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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-12-31

MAHOGANY. Sir Walter Raleigh is said to
have beer the first person who used this wood
and he employed it to repair his ships at Tim
daid. The captain of the West lndlaman
afterward brought some of it over as a pres
ent to his brother who tried to use it in build
ing, but the workmen grumbling that it was
too hard, he had some made into a caedle box,
which he so much admired for the beauty of
its marking and color, that one or two art-
clcs of fancy furniture were made of it for
persons of distinction, and thus it became
fashionable at Fist; more was imported, and
1t has Of later years ben very common.
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Ancient Fa shions.

The New England Historical Register for
! 1859, contains the following interesting
account of clothing in the Out Times:
Stockings were ancicnt fly made of cloth or
ni.ed stutls, sewed together. Henry II. of
France. was the first who appeared with silk
stockings. That was in 1859, and in 1861
Qu"en Elizabeth was presented by her
mllliner with a pair. The first pair OF
worSted stockings knit in England was made
in 1864.
Red colored stockings, whether OF yarn,
worSted, or silk, were much worn in New
Eng for nearly half century after the
ariiyal of our fathers.
In 1886 when provision was made for
cmigrants TO Massachusetts. the stock ings
furnished were accompanied with ten dozen
pairs oil Norwich carriers. At an early period
OF our country silk carriers were worn by the
more fashionable and pulled into large bow
knot at the knee but as the custom fell under
the notice Of the civil authorities, it was
forthwith prohibited.
Gloves have been long in use, and it was
once good proverb that, TO be well made
three Kingdoms must be concerned in the
maxi ing: Spain to dress the leathes, France
to cut it, and England to sew it. But France,
for II considerable period is said to have had
the pref ference IN all these three respects.
Sixty years AGO, nail holders and o,ber
persons Attending funerals, wo,c white leather
gloves. In III mems and women's white
Glazed lambs gloves were offered for ., Ia in
Boston.
Rufus, however, odd it NAV appcar to us
were formerly worn by males as well as
females. Queen Elizabeth appointed officers
it is related to clip the ruff of every per son
seen wearing it Of larger dimensions than the
law permitted. a Clergyman in 1908 took
occa sion to allule to II lady who wore ruff
that looked - like sail: yea, Ikea rainbow. !"
Runs were wired as well as slarched. Anne.
widow Of Dr. Turner, FOE assisting the Conn-
tess OF Essex to poison Sir Thomas Ov,rbnry
in 1913, receive! the following sentence =
hat She was the first to introduce the
fashion Of yellow starched ruilS, she should
DC hung in that dress, that she mi ght hc held
III siame and detcStaIion." In the play of
Aibnanazzar. edited l6l+, Arslnilina asked
lEncalo, what price bears wheat and saffron
that you band 1t 50 still and yellow g
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Gar0s.
RI MOYAL.

HR. T. II. MUSGROVE has removed his
~ Office to the new Brick Binding, rR
opposite Col. Groomc's. lie is pre- QEEIIiTi
pared to perform all operations in DENTAL
SURGERY, in the best manner. Artificial
Teeth inserted, from one to full set.
CHARGES MODERATE.
p. S.-Pcrsons from distance, by in
forming HIM by mail or otherwise, may have
set times reserved, and thereby prevent the
liability OF disappointment. [mar LIT
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nar.sIaGS-ss=rssaS=azsa
shore, Of the lake riticaca

little shores Of the lake Iiticaca, in Peru
II 7On feet above the level of the sea are
en- lo>cl by thick forest Of ~ beautiful rush.
which ,I0yS an important part in the economy
Of the surrounding district. Indeed. the PEG.
pie of that country would live in great wretch
ednuSS ifnatnre had not bestowed on it these
plants for it lies far above the luit of trees
and only lew bushes grow in lis neighbot-
hond. These ru>hcS supply the natives not
only with fuel. covering for their huts, and
with mating, but they supply material for
the construction Of their rndu ba lsaS or BOATS,
which are merely rush woven, as are also the
sails that watt them across the waters.
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n-rThc mnon. when at rnll. rrnects mo

0D"Thc moon, when at fall, reflects upon
the Garth only about one three thou>audlh
part Of the light Of the sun; and the lunar
rays, even when concentrated by a powerful
lens, and the focus directed upon the bulb OF
4 dc,iclte thermometer, do not affect it in the
slightest degree; hence the phrase, :" the pale
cold moon" is not only POLITICALLY beautiful,
but phlosophicaly correct.
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JAMES w, MAXWELL.

A TTORNEY AT LAW Office on Main
EAstreet, opposite DR.. Wallace Drug Store
Prompt attention gwen to all business in
trusted to his care [Jan 8, lS5S-tf.
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CHARGES MODERATE.
COLLECTING.

TE7HE undersigned having been elected to
L the Office Of CONSTABLE in the Second
Election District Of Cecil county, Nd, offers
his services to the Public in that capacity.
Prompt attention will be given to the
COLLECTION GF CLAIMS,
and all other business entrusted to him.
N. ALEXANDER COLMARY.
Post Office, Chesapeake City.
Dec II, 1853
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JAS. Il. MCCULLOUGH,

4 TTORNEY AT LAW and Solicitor in
N Chancery.- under the "Howard
House." Main Street. Elkton, Md.
Elkton, March 10, 1S55-tf
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NOTICE.

FNIlE undersigned having been elected
4 Constable Of the First Election District,
will give prompt attention to all business
placed in his hands for collection.
Dec 3, 1859. JOHN s. HANES.
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tL"A Frcnchman in Buffalo has concerted
the notion that beat may be propelled at
the speed Of oae hundred mites an hour.
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COLLECTION OF CLAIMS.
W. Pinkney Ewing & W. J. Jones
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,

TLN VN MD.
Having associated ourselves for the practice Of
i our profession. will attend carefully and
promptly to all business placed in our hands. We
will practice in the Courts of Cecil Kent and IIar-
ford, and the Court of Appeals. Office first story
of Cecil Wing building. Dec 3,.tf
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j. b. ROWAI.

ORNEY AT LAW,
Office on Main Street, nearly opposite the
Court House. May 2.
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DRESS MAKING.
MISS KATE MILLER

ID RESPECTFULLY informs the LADIES
~ Of Elkton and vicinity, that she is pre-
pared to make all kinds Of FANCY AND
PLAIN DRESSES, and do Fancy Sowing
generally she vii also make Gentlrmen's
Shirts; at the residence of her father, on
Main Street, Elkton. IApril Is, 1859.
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CARPET CHAIN, for sale by
" Sept3. r. MAY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-13
The Shepherdstown Register

IS published weekly at 50 year positively &c
be paid before the year expires. No paper $
continued (except at the option of the EDITOR
until oil arrearsges are paid up. Single copies
T., cents
ACCOMPLISHMENTS of one square or less So
cents for the hrst Insertion, sud 70 cents for
each insertion Observation-Disclosures ones in the
same proportion. Advertisements not marked
for any specified time are continued til forbid
and charged accordingly A deduchou made &c
Il ose 20 advertise by the year.
Merchants who contract by. the year for adj
vertispg are strictly confined TO Merchardlz-
ing-advertising of different nature will be
liable to extra charge.
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FANCY GOODS,

in the greatest vaBety, such as elegant "lIi,
Bforze and Marble Clocks, Pauan Marble and
Biscuit Statuetts Dresden. Seves and fanS
China Vases, Cups, Satuelres, Candle Stands,
fine Te,e.a.Tete Sets, Gil. and Pearl CaskeIs
Surprises, Oleur Cases and Fancy Ornaments
Silver, Pearl and Fancy Cigar and Gard Cases
Porte. Monies, Fans, &c; beautiful Cabas'
Rosewood and richly inIaId Paper Mache Desks
" ork Boxes, blessing Cases, Cigar Boxes, Ia
beS, Chairs, Elagene, Hanging Vases for flow
ers, Portfolios, Ink Stands, MuIic Boxes, Paint
ngs On OIL and Copper, &C., &c, forming Il
large and beautiful collection of the Iare, curious
and beautiful, to hich they invite the cxamIna.
ZION of all, feeling assured that the taste OF the
most faslidous can be gratIhed, while our effort,
shall nc to offer Inducements TO purchasers.
February 9, 1859 l4-Iy
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Read ! Youth and Manhood !!

A Yigorou, Life Premature Death. kinksIin
on Self PrsssrratsOn-Only25 Cents
This Book. just published, is filled with use
full Information, OIL tue iuhrmItes and diseases
of the Generative System. 1t addresses itself
alike 10 YOUTH, MANHOOD and OLD AGE,
and should be read by all.
The valuable advice and impressive warning
il gives, will drevent years of miskry and sul-
fering and save annually Thousands of Lives
Parents BY reading it. will learn how to pre-
vent the destruction of their children.
-. a remittance Of 25 cents, enclosed in a
letter, addressed to DR.. KlNhELlN, N. w.
corner of THIRD and UNION Streets between
Spruce and Pine, PHILADELPHIA, VIII en-
sure book under envelope, per return OF mail
~ Dr. K. fifteen years esident thysicla'i'
N, ". corner OF THIRD and UNION Street,
between SrRucE and PwE, PHILADELPHIA, may
be consulted confdentisily.
He who places himself under the care Of DR.,
K, may reiigiously conhde IN ms nonor as
gentleman, and confidently rely upon his skii
q physician. :.
December l8, 1858. '-E
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-13

TTTTY|T@ q 900 1900
N. B-.8 WORD OF EXPL.qN:4TIONto
those who have known US under the style of
EVANS & Co. The Business located by US at
No. GIT Broadway, New York City, is the old
est established house in the country and IS
known worldwide as the original Evans s Co.'S
Gift Bookstore ,iany have taken the advan-
,age of our popularity to advertise under the
same name as originators to increase their
trade To protect the few who ma a
be unacquainied with US, we "ouid
state that we have no connection win
than other Gift Book House-and though many
rady eriise under tie name OF Evans s Co., tue
fmy constituted By d. w. ErGns and J II.
P-sstOx, the 6rA and only concern rightfully
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-13
SILVER WARE,

such as Coffee and Tea Sets, Pitchers, GobletS'
Cups, Baskets, Casters, alters, Spoons, r oTks'
and Ladies, Desert, Cake, Pastry, Butter, lSh
and Crumb Knives, Salts, Mufineers, Nut
Picks, &c, all OF which are duplicated IN Pa
ted " are, superb Plated Epergnes and PaIteau.
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COUNTRY INVALIDS

Finding il inconvonent 10 make personal APP
ciplo,ior, can, by stating their eases explicitly
together with all their symptoms, (Per letter
post paid), have forwarded to them a chest
containing Dr.. KS medicines appropriated &C
cordidgly, and be cured at home.
Structures Of the nrclhrA, weakness aad con
.iitmional debility, promptly cured, and full
yiior restored. All letters POST PAID.
Te A remittance Of 25 cents in letter
nost oaid, addressed to Or. Kinkeiin, Philadei'
phi,. will secure his Book on the SECRET MFR
MITES OF YOUTH,
81 am man and deem nothing which relates
TO man foreign 10 my feelings"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-13
SWISS AND AMERICAN
Gold Watches,

for ladies end gentlemen, of the best qualities
and styles, some richly gemmed with DIAMONDS
and Pearls, others beautifully enameIled
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-13
IF THE VICTIM

Be conscious Of the cause Of his decay,an hav-
ing reliuquished the odious practice ne suffers
under those terrible nocturnal and involuntary
emission. which W, AIKEN and shame him, pro-
ducing mental and physical Prostration. If he
emanclpate himself before the practice has
done lis worst, and enter matrimony, his mar
rage is unrruitful, and his sense tells him that
thisis caused by his early tolIes.
Too many think they will hug the secret to
their own hearts, and cure themselves. Alas
how often is this fatal deluson, and how ma
ny a promising youth, who might have been an
ornament TO society, has faded from the earth.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-13
YOUNG MEN (!

Let no false modesty deter you from making
YOUR case known to one who, from education
and res eciabIity, can alone oetriend You. lie
who places himself under Dr. klNhELlN'S
treatment, may religiously confdein his bod or
as a gentleman, and IN whose bosom VIII be
forever locked the secret Of the patient.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-13
NTLVER U.4TCHES,

beautiful ChateIdIne Chains, Fob and Vest 90
Geld Pencils, ThimbIes, SPfctaces, elegant
Diamond and Pearl Sets, Bra celets, Pms and
Ear Rings, &c, &c, in every style. A large
stock of
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WESTERN HOTEL.
CID

THE undersigned having leased the well
l. known T1TER.N ST.lND Of Joseph Ent.
Ter, on German street, Sbepherdstown, is nov
prepared to accommodate Travellers and the
Public generally. The HOUSE is large and
commodlous, having been thoroughly renOya-
tel. His T.4BLE shall at all times be suppl
ed with the best the markets afford. His Bar
is well stocked with the choicest Wines and
Liquors. His ST.7BLE is large and roomy
and shall at all times be furnished with album
dance of proyedder. He has also large
YARD for the accom- mediation Of Drovers and
Waggoners. In the yard is pair of Hay
SCALES where all persons having Hay, Cat
tie, or other articles to be weighed Will be
promptly waited on.
N. B.-Boarders taken by the week, month
or year His Terms will be moderate and 10
all cases made to suit the times.
UE Hoping bv strict attention to business
and a desire 10 please to merit aud receive a
liberal share of the public's patronage.
The public's humble servant;
WN. "A. CROWL.
Shepherdstown, April 2, 1859. If
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Take Particular Notice.

,aThere is a habit which boys teach each 9th
er at the academy or college, habit INDUCED
in when by themselves, in solitude, gro" ing up
with the boy to manhood, and which, ii not a
bandoncd in due time, not only oegets serious
obstacles 10 matrimonial happiness, bat gives
series of pro.racted, insidlous, and deyasta-
ting affections. Few or those who indulge IN
this pernicious practice are aware of TIE con-
sequences, until they hHd the nervous system
shattered, feel strange and unaccounta5!e feel
ings. vague fears in the mind. The individual
becomes feeble he is unable to labor with &C
customed vigor, oe to apply his mind to study;
his step is tardy and weak, he Is dull, irreso-
Lutte, the countenance is downcast, the eyes
without notural ustre, shamefacedness Is apPa-
rent These are symptoms tchich should ateaksn
the attention Of those similarly afflicted.
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NEW GOODS
Prices to suit the Times 7!

THE undersigned has just returned from Bal
/ tmore nd Philadelphia, and now opening a
iarge and handsome assortment of
Spring and Summer G0odS,
being bought exclusively for C2sh he can afford
20 sci! at very low figures. He would assure
his customers tina, they can obtain goods from
him as low il not lower than any house in the
County. He is fully determined thai nonc
shall under.eI him. He will protect his Gus
TONERS in the prices Of every thing they may
purchase OF him.
The Ladies' Department
is complete, consisting IN part OF G,nghams,
American and French Lawns, Orgardy Lawns,
Flounced Robes, Double Skirt Gtenadian
Robes, Rotes ct le-, Bareees, Tissues, lama
tines, Poll lie Chcvres, Ducals, ChaIiies Plain
a wool D. Lains, Black and Fancy Dress
silks. SILK POULAND,, Black Lace Nantes. S,e-
la ShaNs.
EMBROIDERIES.
French work Eml rorderes of every descrip-
ton. French Work Collars from 3 cents up.
F'll sets so cents.
CLOTHS AND CASSIMERS e.
\ large assortment of French G,rman and
American Cloths, Ca im'rs and Veslpgo of
all co ors and quality. Linen Goods of every
description. EmSJn
Fancy Goods. INN
New Fringes ard Trimmings latest styles.
gzgs.s-zs Hardware, Qucenswarc,
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AFFLICTED READ

DHILADELPHIA MEDICAL HOUSE-Es-
/ tabished Is Years ago by DR.. klNhE-
LIN. The oldest, surest and best hand 10 cure
all forms of secret diseases, diseases of the
skin. and solitary habits Of youth, is DIR.
KINKELIN, n. w. corner Of THIRD and u
MON Streets between Spruce and Pine. II
SQUARES FROM THE EXCHANGE, PHILADELPHIA.
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q - " ~ So
Art, Science and
Natural History.
Adventures, Trav-
els &c.
Agriculture q n d
Domestic Economy.
Bellies Letters, Es-
says sc.
Bibles.
Biographies.
Dictionaries.
yclopedias,
Gazetteers.
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. Philosophical and
Classical Works.
Historical s Mis-
cellaneOus.
Poeucal THEOLOGY
cal Religious.
Law Medical Ma
sonic.
Standard Fictions
Prayer Hymn and
Glee Books.
Text B 0 o K S for
! Schools &C. sc.
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100000

re ready TO be given away, mailed free TO any
ddress, to all parts OF the world 1t contains
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-10-07

comes ambitions Of front yard, with nca'
fence, and his rose bushes in il. His eye is
offended with the crooked rows Of corn, and
the irregular disorderly fields His ideas
begin to group themselves in forms Of beauty,
and his house, his fields. his fences, his yards,
his implements, all begin to testify to the
awakened taste. And thus the spirit spreads,
and, as fast as ability permits. taste throws
her charms around the farm, and invests even
the focks and herds with new attraction.
There is a natural love of the beautiful
which only needs instruction and incitcment
to clothe our whole State with as much rural
beauty as the poets have ever dreamed. Even
the rude and uncducated appreciate and adj
mire what is beautiful, and it needs only the
stimulus of exhibition and example to train
into active power a principle that shall, in
time, clothe our hills and yallies with tho
brightest pictures Of the Imagination, all bod
led forth and executed TO the life in our dwell
lings and farms.
There is no doubt that however much we
like the useful and the profitable, we do also
like the ornamental and the beautiful. II is
part of human nature to which these eXhi-
billions appeal Other things being equal, and
often other things not being equal, we choose
the bcautiful-thc beautiful farm. the beauti-
iul house, the beautiful horse, the beautiful
child. Il is natural 90 do so; and we are
reminded Of a story in point, of the good old
Father Hulot. Abbe of French Monastery
in the Pyrcnccs. who had brought up youth
in entire seclusi1n. and until manhood he had
never seen the face of woman. lie was taken
out into the world, under the charge Of his
Reverend guide, and accidentally fell in with
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-10-07
pREMIrM RARIES

At the closing proceedings OF the National
Fair recently held at Chicago, basket was
brought forth from the mysterious labyrinth
of crinolne that occupied portion OF tho
Judges stand, and held up in sight of the
crowd. 1t contained three small specimens
of humanity born at the same birth. six
months Of ago, and all doing we'll. President
Tilghmau, after exhibiting the youngsters to
the crowd, held up their silver teaspoons in
his hand, and spoke as follows;
Fellow Citizens of the United States Of
America, Ladies' and Gentlemen, Married and
Single I'VE appear before You on this occa-
sion to award a premium of most interest
ing character. No country can be great with
out population and how can country be so
great as this, where we improve upon the old
fashioned plan Of one at time Your speak
er, after having served his country by an edi-
tion of eight in single numbers, concluded his
labors with two at time, He is proud to
welcome all who have done likewise. But
although we have generally considered our
selves some pumpkins, we are really small
potatoes compared with Mrs. Teresa Under
stock, the mother Of these tripets, II thoro
has been any doubt about this being tho
greatest agricultural fair ever held in the coun-
try, this settles the question. Never was
there an occasion like this before where three
living, healthnl babies were presented to the
audience by member of the official board
| might descant for any length of time upon
such prolific theme bat | will conclude by
awarding on behalf Of the United States Ag
ricultural Society, three spoons to John, Jo-
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scph and William Understook, the infant bro-
theirs in the basket before you. Go thou and
do likewise"
The audience applauded, the Band played
yankee Doodle, and the mother Of the ba-
bics. assisted by couple of her countrywo-
men, carried the basket Of babies around in
the crowd for inspection. and to receive pecu-
mary contributions. Several hundred dollars
in money were given. The children arc said
TO be natives Of Illinois, born Of German pa
rents, who are very poor People in easy
circumstances arc seldom endowed with bless
ings Of this kind in such abundance. Upon
arriving at the gates Of the Fair ground, the
mother had not money enough to purchase a
ticket Of admission; but a lady. concciying
the happy idea Of both assisting the mother
and ahording a fund of entertainment for the
visitors, procured the admission of the mother
and her numerous offspring.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-10-07

PRoDUcTs or THE UNITED SrArEs.-
Tho New York Courier and Enquirer has the
following estimate upon the products of the
year
"Ghc hay and wheat crops Of the present
year are well known tho corn crop is suili-
ciently maturcd to form a tolcrably correct
estimate of it, and the same with the cotton
crop The productions of the other staples
are taken from the last Patent Office returns,
&c, allowing for fair increase We have
then the amount and value of the agricultural
products for the present year, nearly as fol-