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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-01-15
THE LARGEST
CHAIR and FURNITURE
4ES'Y ESa HSESNaEI,
IN TIE UNITED STATES

IN Tie UNITED STATES.
NTATIIIOT & S0N'S GAY STREET WARE
lNl HOUSE. where is kept always on hand, or
made to order. every style OF French TErG-A-TETEs
in plush, hair, cloth or bIocatce.
French Full Stuff and Med allon Parlor ARM
CHAIRS and sets with plush, hair, cloth or bro
catele.
French Full Carved PARLoR CHAIRS and ses
with plush. hair, cloth or bsocatelle.
SOFAS Half French Mahogany; Walnut PAR
LoR CHAIRS, in hair cloth plush
ROCKING CHMRs-yarious designs, in hair.
cloth and plush.
STUFF STRING LorSGEs-a large assortment al
ways on hand, or any pattern made or covered
with any goods to order.
CHAMBER SrIrs-in Mahogany or Walnut COM
pletc from $50 up.
CANE CHAIRS and RocKISG CnAIrs-the largest
assortment ready made in any one house in the
United staes-from So dozca up.
BAR Room. OFFICE and DINING CHAIRS. in Oak.
WALNUT OR MAHOGANY with cane. wood or stu fed
sents--an assortment embracing over 80 dozen.
WOOD SEAT CHAIRS and SGrTEEs ami ROCKING
CHAIns-oyer 100 dozen.
LOOKING GLASSES Of every variety, and BEDS
HAIR and llrsE MATTRESSES. a very large assert
ment constantly on hand and for sale by
AUG. MATIIIOT 4 son,
p 4 q North Gay street, (near FayctIe st.,)
Sept %, lS5S-ly. BALTIMORE
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CLOTHING! CL0THlNG!!

Now IS the Time to Get Your Fall and
Winter Clothing
" NJ. e. LOWE, No. 81 Market Street
w has on hand an unusually large stock
OF FALL and WINTER CLOTHING, which
nc intends to sell at extraordinary low prices.
All who desire good and cheap garments
should call at once. AT this store will he
found over 5000 garments, consisting of
Dress and Frock Coats, of American, French
and English cloths, Cassimcrcs and Sattinets,
tine cloth Overcoats ard Ragans of superior
Pilot and Beaver cloths, of substantial
quality. A large stock Of Pants. Vests.
Shirts, Drawers. Also a large stock Of Cloths
and Cassimcres on hand, which will be made
up cheap to order. Gail and examine for
yourselves. Don't forget No. 81 Market
Street, Wilmington, if you wish to save
money. [Sept. -, lS5S-3m.
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
PHILADELPHIA.

1870 Benevolent ns'itutou establish
lCcS.-7,d by special cnlowmcnt for the
rcct Of the sick and distressed, afflicted and Niru-
Lent and Epidemic dircnscs
he director, Of this cil-known Institution. in
their Annual Report upon the treatment Of Sexual
Diseases. for the year ending January ls 1913
express the highest satisfaction with the succeSS
which has attended the lahors of the Consulting
surgeon, III the cure Of Sperm atorrhCea, Seminal
Weakness, Impotence, EonorrhtcA Glvct Syphis
the vice Of Onansm. or o!fabuSc, &C. and order
and continuance Of the same plan, for the ensuing
year. The Consulting Surgeon is authorised to
give MEDICAL ADVICE GRATIS. to all who
apply by letter. with description Of heir cond-
ton Gage, occupation, habits Of life, &c.) ana in
cases Of extreme poverty, to FL NlSil MEnI-
CINE FREE OF CHARGE. Some of the new
remedies and methods Of treatment discovered dur.
ing the last year. are Of great value.
An admirable Report Srcrmatorrhma. or
Scm'ha! weakness, the vice of Onanism Mastur-
baton, or scfahnse, and o;hcr diseases of the
sexual organs, by the Consulting Surgeon will be
sent by mail Tin II sealed envclope) + Il + Il OF
CHARGE on receipt of two stamp. for postage
Other Reports and Tracts. on the nature and treat.
mcnt of sexual dstcG. diet &C. are constantly
being Published for gratuitous distribution, and
will be sent to the afflicted
Address, for Report or Treatment Dr. George
X. CALHOUN, Consulting Surgeon. Howard Asso
citation, No South Ninth Street, Philadelphia
Pa. BY order Of the Directors,
EZRA b. IIEARTWELL
GEO. FMRcnILp, President.
Secretary. Jan so, l5jo-ly.
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EseuIapius Drug Store.
.fensattfs E,nnbrDcuaSoss,

.~z2 THIS Great Iinimcnt is now almost uni
wv vcrsally used as the best application FOR MAJ,
"a or horse for all outward affections such as
sprains, Pains Bruises, Fresh Cuts. Rhcu-
matlShl. Neuralgia, &c. 1T gives instant relief
ana makes tar more cures than any other !inamcnt
sold 1t is also found upon experience, to be
certain cure for chappcl or cracked hands. and
makes them white. smooth and soft TO those who
are annoyed with rough and hands it is cs-
pccially recommended 1t has gained the almost
entire medical faculty where it is known to its ia
Tor and is largely prescribed in their practice
with entire satisfaction. Don't suffer then but use
Bennett Embroca,ion. the great Linamcnt.
Bcnnev's DiayYhgu .uirture.
This mixture ia too well known to need comment
II Is Undoubtedly safe and the most speedy cure
now known for Cholera Morbus Diarrlca Cholic
ana All Ike affections of The bowels; and should
nave place i'll the medicine chest of every family
rs II might DC required in time of emergency to
save lie. The season is now approaching for bow
e affections, and it is to be hoped thar c, ory fam
ny VIII supply themselves with this mixture "A
word to the wise Is suiti3cnt'
Bennetfs I1d1nn OIL.
ms splendid preparation for the hair has stood
'ne ,es' Oh competition, and rises superior in the
conflict Of Pomadcs, Kntharions, Rcscncraiors AID
'' s'Sc henPed upon the people. This Indian Oil
Is truly deserving the name it bears ms n clean
and inrsorating To, ic for the head and b,autynr
properties upon the tair.--I: is much improved
ocl1ig now, by fltering process cleaned of all
impurities, and is balm sufficient to beautifv the
mar without the greasy and gloomy appearance
gwen by most all hair preparations. Ii is also
put up III larger bottles which makes it Il very de-
sirnnle and cheap Hair Oil.
~ These medicines are for sale by all Drrc
ssts.-Mcrchants and others must order from
JOSEPH 5. BENNETT,
Apr %. 10i Market st, Wilmington, Del
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Nflwin9tou.
WATCHES, JEWELRY
AND
SILVER ~ kV1f

* ZIBA FERRIS & SON Co,xrp n. rorrr.
NY ANE MARKEr STREETS, WELLINGTON. have
-, on hand the largest assortment of fine
j" alClEs' JEW El.h1 and SlLEERWARE. to
DC round IN the state and respectfully solicit the
a.teh'loh OF the citizens OF ElkToN ard It's vcin
I" our STOCK, consisting, i'll part, Of he flowing
ryc, ,s,, W ,rcure.
40. ''''' III "'i' or HNer Casest
nicna'a Wis ohfohometer Watches. Sole
Ihns Stcvcnson's do do H.
VIM. CooRer's duplex and Lever Watches
los Io ivp,ns W A'IofPooi Watches.
nresslv fnr non Wv 10 (naoe cx
Wm nnhins,o,s A.
Iosh prnnn,G,,J,s Jo 40 ao' ~,
T;n,o toa,,o,,, oo' 40. (haiWay
Jnsb pemhor,,p,s ao
,Iosanb sawiil's AZ 70
Time knarnrsI Wv w. (nahway
Inc Telhn,yv q r. = H.
" 70. eo. 10.
FINE SN lSS WATCHES
Jules Jurgeson Copenhagen Chrononeter
a. nehdres Geneva Chronoincters.
zap. Geneva lever ana Lepines, very inc.)
i "cner on " Constantine Geneva, very hne.)
inns II n,S., nonT'ois!er' Geneva
1,r,"ot Gy''eu.
Chr + Tissot 4 81, II no,o D.,
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LEATHER.

VIE subscriber has now and intends
l. keeping in the old established Leather Store
n. II corner of Fourth and Orange streets, opposite
the Upper Market House, WILMINGTON, Del, a
large and well selected assortment Of
SPANISH AND lIEMLOCK SOLE LEATHER
FRENCH AND PATENT GALFShIN,
OF SUPERIOR BRAND
and all the various kinds of Leather made use o,
in the manufacture Of boots shoes saddles and
harness all of which will be sold on the most rea.
sonabio terms. Persons wishing to purchase
Leather will find it to their advantage to call and
examine for themselves before purchasing else.
where. PATENT MAcuIyE STITCHED
Leather Betting,
Made from hides tanned expressly for the purpose
either single double thickness cemcn;ed with
water proef cement and copper rivettel warranted
to give satisfaction. l. T. CHAMBERLAIN
Sept %, lS5S-3m.
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Newark Female Seminary.

gE'HE NEXT SESSION of this Institution
II will commence JANUARY 5th, and con-
tinuc SIX MONTHS, with recess of one
week in April.
A healthful location, excellent teachers.
and careful cultivation of the mind and
heart, commend this school to tho attention
OF parents. For catalogues address
MISS Ii. CHAMBERLAIN,
Principal,
Dec. %, 1853 CIV. Newark, Delaware
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MARBLE YARD.
IN WILET.NGTON DEF

~ WlL.NT.A'G7O.N, DEL.
VIE SUBSCRIBERS having taken the
~, - ora stand formerly occupied by Nelson
r Leland decd, IN Market Street, respect
tacture Marble Monuments. Tomhs Had
ana Foot Stones, American and FOREIGN
Mahtles, and II ouse Work of every dcscrlu
tlon, such as Water Tables, Door Stills. Win
dow Stills and Lintcls, Coping, Curb. Flae
stones, nc; neatly executed on the most
approved patterns and workmanship. An
orders promptly ATTENDED to.
May II SMITH, WAREHOUSE l. co.
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Chester Female Seminary.

CHEST De7dWarc County, Pa.
DEF. GEO HOOD, PRINCIPAL. Family
~ Boarding School, with Five accomplished
Teachers.
WINTER TERM-January 3, to April 9,
for Board and Tuition so 90
SUMMER TERM-May 2, to August 9, for
Board and Tuition so 90
81 Day Scholars. from s. to Sl4 per term
RErERENcES = Rev. j McIntre. ID. d. Pearce
20 For Catalogues, inquire of the Principal.
Sent T. ISJS-Sm#
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A CARD TO THE LADIES

From The Om Stand, opposite the Court House,
WHO may desire to purchase rcady-made
w Clo"ks Of best material and style, varying in
price from 81 to sl2 Cloths for Coaks varying
IN price frnm 81 % to 81 shawls in variety
Press Goods in do; Persian, Welsh Shrouding
and Domestic Flannels, Canton Flanncls Blcachei
and III hleachod Nlusns, Tickngs, col d Cambrics
Paper Muslins Innings and Trimmings in great
variety BONNETS. Satins Ribbons Modcs
i"nbnzines, Gloves, Hosiery, French Lasting
Caters with and WI: bout heels, Kid and Morocco
lieots with and without heels. Misses Kid and
Morocco Boots with and without heels Ladies'
Children black and colored Boots. All of the
above shoes made to order
II The ladies vii! please call and examine
=, Respectfully, BENZ. L. MAY.
Nov IL. 1888
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Further RceIKIctipEaG

NEW FALL and WINTER GOODS To bo
-! sold at prices to suit the times at 7. DRENNEN
4 co S--rIInEE STORY Br;LplSG. and
prompt customers will please bear in mind that
T. bremen Cos, Main S., is the place to save
from eight TO ten per cent. as goods are being Of
iercd much lower than their usual prices. Their
goods have been selected with great care and EN-
brace variety especially adapted to the wants Of
this community. Being determined to sell our stock
though the times are tight. we have made general
sweep. Reduced the entire stock to sill lower
prices. Now is The time to buy when the assort-
mcnt Is yet unhrokcn and the prices put DOWN
Call and see our goods and get prices, and we will
Try and assist you all we can. by giving you more
for your money than any other house in the state,
and if any one can live by his business and under
sell us we should like to make his acquaintance
Sept Is. r. DRENNEN & co
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Grist and Flour Mill.

TENlIE subscriber having taken the Grist
l. and Flour Mill, at North Fast, lately
occupied by Thomas p. Wollaston, would
inform the farmers and public in general,
that he is now prepared to do all kinds of
Grist and Merchant Work, to which a share
Of their patronage is respectfully solicited.
lie will keep stock of Flour, Meal and
Feed Of all kinds, on hand for sale.
He will also purchase Grain, at all times
at the highest market price, for cash.
GEO. CHANDLER.
North East, Sept. 4, 195S--Gm.
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CARRIAGE MANDATORY.
JOHN v. REAssDNy.
(sucCEssoR TO IL A. HALL.

- l. X II Q N, M d.,
A NNOuNCES to the citizens Of Cecil
"a county that he is prepared to
Make all kinds Of Carriages to Order,
and guarantees to give satisfaction to all who
may favor him with their work An cx-
reriehcc OF ten ycals enables him to say that
his carriages will compare tavorahly with
those of any other manufacturer, in finish
and durability. He so!ici:s the custom of
the people of the county, generally.
Dg5-Sccond hand carriages taken in ex-
ch1nGe for new, at fair prices.
number of second hand carriages on
lahd, and for sale low. Jan l, '59-y.
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CARPET WEAVING.

TNllE undersigned has commenced CAR
Il PEI WEAVING, at his residence, Elk
Landing, where those having carpets to
weave will be served on the lowest terms,
Orders may be left at the subscribers resi-
dence, or with Rosse!l X Co., Ekton.
Oct. LIT. JAMES McCULLEN.
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DECEMBER.
BOOK LIST.

BOOK LIST:
The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, by
Dewitt G. Peters.
The Tenant House, or Embers from Poelry's
uearthstone.
The Sociable. or ,00l Home Anusements.
Journal of Conversation with Lord Byron, by
the Cou ntess of Bessington.
Meta Gray, or What Makes Homo IIappy, by
NJ j. Mcintosh
Tho Higher Christian Life, by w. t. Dorl-
man d, d.
The Ministry of Life, by Maria Louisa Charles
worth
The New Priest in Conception Bay.
The Private Life Of an Eastern King, by VIM.
Knighton.
The Witches of New York, as Encountered by
Y. Il. phiandcr Docsticks. p. b.
The Auocrat of the Breakfast Table
The Banks of New York. their Dealers, The
Clearing House. and the Panic of 1857, by j. S.
Gibbons.
The Life and Times of Sir Philip Sidney.
Al! choice publications of the dry received as
published. J. 4. HEALD,
No 1877 Market Street
Dec IL, 1898 Wilmington, Del.
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p!)ila orip!)ia.

WALNUT ST., south west corner of Third
p II l. A ID Il l. p II "A.
INCORPORATED BY THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
FIVE PER CENT. INTEREST.
Mooney is received in any sum, large or small
1SI and interest paid from The day uf deposit to
the day of Withdrawal
The office is open every day from Q o'clock in
the morning till O'Clock in the aft ernoon. and
on Monday AMI Thursday evenings till o'clock.
HENRY l.. BENNER, President.
ROBERT SELFRIDGE, Vice President.
WILLIAM j. REED, Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
Henry l.. Benner, f. Carroll Brewster
Edward l.. Carter joseph b Barry,
Robert Selfridsc, Frillcis lee
Samuel X. Ashton, Joseph Yerkes
G Landreth Munns Henry Dinenderffer
Money is received and payments made daily
without notice.
The investments are made in REAL ESTATE
MORTGAGES, GROUND RENTS and such frs,
class securities as the Charter requires.
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DIR. WILLIAM r. CARSON,
Pharmaccutist and Druggist.

HAS opened NEW DRUG STORE at Rock
i l Run, Port Deposit, Md. and would respect
fully call the attention Of his friends and the
public to his large assortment of DRuGs,
CHEMICALS AND PATENT MEDICINES, PER
FuMEEY, FANCY ARTICLES, &c, TOBACCO,
SNUFF AND CIGARS, SPICES, HAIR, Tovru,
AND SHAVING BRUSHES.
e. Physicians Prescriptions carefully
compounded, and country orders promptly
attended to. May, Is, 1s5S-ly
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FARMERS & PLANTERS
THE NATIONAL FERTILIZER.

A modern Compost, prepared under the direct
"a supervision of S. HARPER, L. l.. d. former,
" Professor of Analytical Chemistry and Agrcul-
tnre III the State University of Mississippi, as also
State Geolosist.
Its basis is the "GREEN SAND MARI OF
NEW-JERSEY, which is chemically combined
with FISH and pure ANIMAL BONE.
In various FAIR experiments it has been found
to be fully equal to Pcruyi ian Guano in the increase
of crops. to which it has been applied and instead
of exhausting the soil, it has proved to be u per
mnnent improvcr of the land
liza FULL SUPPLY kept constantly on
hand by JOHN j. PEYTON. Agent
No. 90 LIGHT STREET WHARF
Baltimore, Nd.
Price $500 per Ton, (aOOO lbs.)
Nov % 1881
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90 Go11seIse
FLOUR AND FEED!

FLOUR AND FEED!
IL YOU WANT YOUR MONEYS WORTH
CALL ON
WIN. II. GILES.
TN the 6 Hollow" nearly opposite the Howard
j House, ELkTON, Md. where the following
articles can always be found on hand cheap for
CASH
FLOUR IND FEED STUFF.
Extra White Wheat Flour, Extra Red Wheat Flour
Superine So Common
Middlings, Buckwhcat
White and Yellow Meal. White Common Ship
Corn and Oats in the Grain, Stuff.
Corn and Wheat Bran, Corn and Oats Ground
PROFESSIONS IND VEGETABLES.
Fresh and Cornel Beef, Pork Sausage Shad
Herring. &c. Sweet Potatoes, Irish do, Beans,
Cabbage, Pumpkins, &c.
POULTRY IND GAME,
Always hand, in season, such as Turkeys.
Geese, Ducks, Chickens, Rabbits, Squirrels,
Partridges. &c.
sy~lraac or highest cash price paid for all
articles in his line.
The favor Of the public is respectfully solicited.
and will be thankfully received.
WM T. GILES.
P. Sail articles delivered ,,lthin the limits
OF the town. Elktor., Dec H. lS5S--tf
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DRY GOODS.

'it NIOODp.
WlLLiAM TORBERT has just opened ono OF
w the largest stock of
FALL And WINTER GOODS
over before offered in the country; a fino assert.
ment Of DRESS GOODS and PRINTS. including
all the Fashionable, Fancy and Plain Dress Goods
in the market with heavy stock of
ID . NJ ESTIC GOODS,
ns Shirting, Stripes, Servants Plads, &C., &c
Also very extensive assortment of
Cloths and Cassimeres,
which vii! he sold at the lowest figures Great
Inducements to CASH buyers and IL general invita-.
ton extended to all to visit and examine the stock
OF Goods at the new store, next door to the Court
hVuse IOct l6, 1888
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Cheap Book and Paper Store.
MCDOWELL s. HHAH.aDwAy.

(SEccESSofS TO JOSEPH McboWELL)
No. l2l ,OM No. 81 Market Street,
PHILADELPHIA, have for sale a large and
l. general assortment Of SCHOOL and BLANK
BOOKS Writing and Wrapping Papers, Paper
Bags, Paper Curtains, Stationery, Nc, at the very
lowest prices.
-v@RAGs bought for cash. or in exchange.
Oct 30, lSJS-lm.
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New Cracker Bakery in EIkton.

New Cracker Bakery in EIkton.
MORRIS CUMMINGS takes this method
1'A of informing the public that he is now
prepared and is daily Baking Fresh Crackers
OF all kinds, at his Bakery, in the Hollow, to
which he calls the attention Of the trade in
general.
Also, constantly on hand CAKES of all
kinds. Particular attention paid to baking
cakes for parties, nc.
COnfectiOnerieS.
l have just received from Philadelphia a
choice lot of Conicctionerics, which will be
sold cheap for cash, wholesale and retail.-
Thankful for past tavors, l respectfully
solicit a continuance Of the same.
NORRIS CUMMINGS.
Elkton, June 10, 1858.
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nleealjl'ilal.
STOVES! STOVES!

SlOVES! SlONES!
CALL AND SEE.
WE want the public TO ell nd examin G the
w new lot If STOVES now on hand ut the old
established stand of ALDRIDGE & co, at tho
corner Of Main and Bridge streets, where can 10
seen the handsomest lot Of
Parlor, Hall, Store, Bar Room and
Cooking Stoves
ever offered in Elkton ncnS them somc'hin,
entirely new in the way of Gas Turning Cook
Stove. the most economical article ever offered to
the public
In addition to The draft of an ordinary cook
stove. the s!s burner has drift Though the ton
rl!teS. which is of itself fi.icnt to maintain
con. bus;ion. The upper draft not only consumes
the gases but helps 10 strengthen and preserve tho
center pieces which ars most exposed to the direct
accn of the fire. and which are male double
instead of The usual single plates. Ey means Of
this draft alone all the operations of coukiug can
lie carried on. when the fuel is but partially
isnicd. it consequently burns slowly and
more economical v.
We have also GALLAGIlER'S D0uDIE-OVEN
| COOKING STOVE.
1t woull take one page Of new paper to emit
mcrltc all the stoves we have for sale We there
| fore wish persons TO call and see them and thew
can he IT'S well SUITED us i'll any city in the nj on
Oct l6. ioJS--tt ALDRlDGE K co
| We also do all kinds Of
| Tin & T3cf:sI esOs,k;ur g. Cper,fEnr
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20 Carriage manufacturers.
Its No Use Blowing.

H,NOR the People have found out that the
h place to buy CHEAP CLOTHING is at Rut-
ters. opposite Tie Howard House
lie has Just received first rate lot of Spring
and Summer Cloths, Cas>rners and Vestings,
which he will make up Us low rs they can be
bought in the cities. lApril 81,
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rINHE OLD DOMlNION.'-Call at the Stove
i store Of Aldrdse < Co. where YOU can SEQ
tn e :. Old Dominion Coffee Pot, about which SO
much has been said Iauc 81.
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s T T. A M G O M p A N Y
DEGULAR DAILY TRIPS, except Sun
Q.Gdays.) for IIavre de Grace, Port Deposit
and Tide Water Canal
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Tin 4 Metal Roofing s. SpeutEng.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1859-07-01
VOL. 2, NO. 48.
NOBLY Slid.

In The case Of the convicted and sentenced
Oberlin slave reacuers, whom the AboIitlonists
hoped to have discharged from Imprisonment,
by The Supreme court of Ohio, on habeas cor
pas, Judge Swan thus nobly concludes the
opinion Of the Court
GAS a citizen | would not deliberately yio-
late the constitution or the law 5y interference
with fugilves from Justice But if weary.
frightened slave would appeal to me to protect
him from his rursuers, it is possible [ might
momentarlly forget my allegiance 10 the law
and constitution and give him covert from
those who were on his track-there are, no
doubt, many Shareholders who would thus fol-
low the instinct Of human sympathy.S And if
did 1t, and was prosecuted, condemned and
imprisoned, and brought by my counsel before
this tribunal on habeas corpus, and was then
permitted TO pronounce judgment in my own
case, / trust | should have the moral courage
TO say before God and my country, as am nov
compelled TO say, under the solemn duties ofa
Judge, bound by my official oath to sustain the
supremacy of the constitution and the law
EThe prisoner must be remanded.'''
Judge Swan was elected by the Republican
party, and few days after he delivered the
above sentiments his Farty met in State con-
vention 10 nominate Judge of The Supreme
Court, and selected another man 10 take his
Dlsce