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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05

Democratic party, anl IL it not passed by that
party we nEruDiATE IT. Our party rcpudiate it in
Delaware
We cut the above extract from
an editorial in the Delaware Gaecvc of
last week, and desire, in few words, 10
Call attention to It, 1t is locofocoism
up and down, but, possibly, a little more
plainly expressed than we generally find
the doctrines of that destructive party.
What does it mean, reader! What does
1t mean manufacturer, operative, mcchan-
ic, workingman 1t is so plainly stated
that no man of you mistakes its meaning.
You and your interests arc not to be
considered a moment; if the tariff of
1857 afforded money enough to meet the
extravaganza of Mr.. Buchanan and his
hordcs of Office holders-if it supplied
millions enough to meet the squanderine
of public funds by party favoritism, on
every hand, in unheard of amounts,
then it would be aHrigM-then it would
be Democratic-the saliatcd nav of To-
cofocosm would then be at rest. But
the locofoco Government doesn't have
"sulliclcnt money '-aud on Mat account
the priests of democracy, repudiate the
present tariff. We suppose they" spit"
on it. Not one word about silent mills,
or empty workshops, or stagnatcd BUSH
ness, or suffering families of idle work.
mon all that may " slidc,"i if James
Buchanan has millions enough for him.
self and his swarms of oliicc-holdcrs, and
party hangcrs-on. That's the test
Does the tariff produce money enough
to keep up the .locofoco dynasty in its
outrageous wastefulncss-are the hordcs
of locofocos hanging at the public crib,
sufficiently wcll-tcd; if so, amen God
be thankcd-the tariff is all right
In that case l0cofocoism don't care a
" continental dime " for the interests of
the working popul alton, or the manufac-
turing interests of the country they do
not then think of incidental protection.
But if greater schemes Of public plumber
are to be initiated for its beucfit-more
officers created for its hungry lazaroni-
more sluiccs opened for the escape of the
public money into the tills of partizan
spcculators-s that more "recenue
is needed, then locofocoism. scnsibly con-
WINGED of its inadequacy, begins to disopn
and to repudiate the scape-grace of a
tariff that doesn't furnish the feed fast
enough and would most benevolently
allow little incidental protection. We
gripped the pen little tight here to dc.
nounco the whole fraternity, but-wo
will leave that to the men of the land
who are interested in its industry and
the prosperity of the masses.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
Groceries, Hardware,

Queenswarc, Stone and Woodcnwarc, &c.
His entire stock has been selected with
the utmost care, and with view to the wants
Of tho people, and the necessities of the
times. The Goods have been bought low
ARC Will be sold low TO our PROMPT and cash
naying customers. To all, l say, if you
would have practical demonstration of
What say, call and see.
WILLIAM J. VANNORT.
tyN. B-Com and Oats, Butter, Eggs.
Lard, Chickens, Turkeys, Geese, Ducks and
all kind "; Country Produce taken in ex-
change for Goods, and the highest market
price given. Oct ., lSjS-Gm
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
Gl)e Cecil ir)bio.
ELKTON, FEBRUARY 5, 1859.
The I,cuislatiyc Con,n,ittoo

The Legislative Committee on
the Code met in Annapolis on Wednes-
day, at which time the Codilicrs submit
ted final Report on the General Laws,
embracing in all, ninety-four articlcs.-
The local laws for several counties were,
also, submitted.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
GROVER & BAKERS
CELEBRATED
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES.
A New style. Price $50.


49, BROADWAY. NETWORK
I'm CI,Es,rvt.1, sTrrt.r nus, mn DIR,
"a ,lt,., - 40 D'-.', - 80
l"' bHhl NUKE STREET, DALTiMOHE.
These Machines sew from two spoo,s, and form
n Seam Of urequn!cl strength, beauty and elasti-
city. which viii Nor rip, even il every fourth
Si'ch be cut They are uuquestiOn4b,y the best
III II. The ma'i'st for family use.
=. send for Circular.
opruoNs or THE rrrss:
The best machine for family N II Statesman.
Not Il stitch viii rip.-Country Gentleman.
"f great practical utility. FRONT ROYAL Gazette.
Superior 10 ANY ever made. Carmel Courier
Admitted 30 be tAe best-NOf.ik Argus
The work will not rip or wear or w cseyan.
Is more simple chan any other. Clcyc Reporter
Merits place in every f.nly.-Abingdon Dem.
Jews y"rl miuutu.-CIcyeland Lcacr.
The b st in use for faniies.--BibIical l;ecordcr.
1t makes Il fine. strong Sem i. porte Union.
, Jews from common Srools,-l'rn"S Telegraph,
:" ladies' 1t IS most yainablc-Mcrdeth Gazette.
Il i''i Inc "r't o. 1t. El''u,N = 1"uraa
a ch''d may manage ore Sussex Register
Ev"S iIol COMMON Spoo'swLaGcaSer iltrali
I'"' !" %"H We ever sa"'-I1r'iahi nazettc
o Wv :" 81 81 t, Us NJ. 'ni"e'S Journal.
N.Y. Ju$'! ''N'iS me ie"a -Iuu"crSport journal
r. G,'M = .V "or .1'' ,,i rep
ar WV "noio 1t $40 he"
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William II. Prescott, the distin-
guished American Historian, author Of
" Ferdinand and Isabella" "Conqucst
of Mckee," Conquest of Peru" i" His
tory Of Philip H." &c. , died in Boston,
on the 2Sth ult., in the G3rd year of his
age.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05

- -1-@sTIlE new Methodist Episcopal
49, Church at Cherry Hill, Cecil
county, will be dedicated on the 18Th Of Feb
ruary. Rev. McSsrs Uric and Brndle will
conduct the exercises on the occasion. The
people Of the surrounding circuits and stations
are invited TO attend
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
ALLEN & NEEDLES
Super Phosphate of Lime.

UnequaIcd BY any other in the Market, always
THE SAME IN QUALITY,
And invariably to be relied on as MANURE of
standard excellence
Price $45 per 1900 lbs. G.. cents per B1
Pamph cts for gratuitous distribution by mail
or otherwise upon application
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General Assortment Of Goods,
RISING sun.
THE PEOPLES
NEW CASH STORE,
At RISING SUN,

THE undersigned having rented the Store
L House formerly occupied by Kirk 4 Stubs
would most respectfully inform the citizens
of Cecil county, and the public generally,
that he has just returned from TIE cities of
Baltimore and Philadelphia with his large
and splendid stock of New Goods, adapted
TO the present and approaching seasons, for
Ladies', Gentlemen, Boys and Misses, and
Friends Also
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05

u The fine steamboat North Carolina, of
the Baltimore and Norfolk line, was DESTROYED
by fire on Saturday last on her trip to the
latter city. Rev. DR.. Curtis Of s. c., and a
co.orod hand were lost the rest Of the pas
ScngCiS and crcM SnNrl
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
Chance for BARGAINS.

T am determined to reduce my stock of Goods,
/ and have reduced prices to make them sell
faster | have beautiful Dress Goods, in Delaincs,
Cashmere and Mcrinoes; Clothing, Cassinetts,
Cassimeres Franncls Blankets. shawls. Cloth
Mantillns Wooden Hosiery the goods are all new
and desirable and will be sold cheap for the cash
or to prompt paying customers. i. BROWN,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
SHERIFF SALE.

DhLltlf y BALE.
PI virtue OF a writ Of Ficri Facias. issued
- ont of the Circuit Court for Cecil
county, at the suit Of Andrew Thompson,
against the goods and chattlcs, lands and
tencmen'S OF Alexander Scott to me directed.
have seized and taken in execution ali
the right, title: claim, interest and estate, at
law and in equity, of the said Alexander
Scott, IN and to all that Piece, Parcel or
tract OF Land, situate, lying and beng in
the 4th Election District of Cecil county.
near Parkc'S Rolling Mill, containing
$50 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
and more particularly described in a lease
from Jane II. Tweed to the said Alexander
Scott, and duly acknowledged and recorded
among the Land Record Books Of Cecil
county; and hereby give notice that on
Monday, the 2SM day Of February, 1859,
at the Court House door, in Elkton, I will
"itnr for sale said property so seized and
taken in execution. by Public Auction. to
the highest bidder for cash, to satisfy said
writ.
~ Sale to commence at II O'Clock A. NJ,
BARCLAY REYNOLDS,
fco. D, Ioo3' Sheriff.
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NOTICE..

TETlIE County Commissioners, will meet at
a their office, in the Court House, in Elk
ton, on TUESDAY, the 18th day OF February,
instant, to attend to such business as may be
brought before them BY order.
JAS. S. CRAWFORD. Clerk
Feb 5, lSJ9-2w. Comm'rs Cecil county
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05

y htaLso SI ELEL.
Ss/lLL be sold at the la.c residence of
" James Lindsey, decd, near Perry
vile, on
WEDNESDAY, the 2nd dag Of March, 1859,
Or fair, if not, the next fit day,) all tie
Variable Stock, Farming Utensils,
Household Furniture, g.,
belonging to the estate of said deceased,
("l'h"ul rcSclve), consisting, in part Of
p Brood MARES, 4 of which are
Ei&pA young and good travellers; COLT,
r,NLa2lE3 years old, by Prince Albert l
CoLl: G yearS old, by Diamond 4 & ~ A
State; COLT, s months old; "a |. |,
yoke Of valuable Work OMEN. VI W
Young and good size good MiicT COWS,
10 Young Cattle, Hogs Carriage. l
#=z4=Es77,E Dearborn, . Wagons, 9 Ok
Afs$-1e Carts, l Sulkey, Horse
71asss-7-zss'''-as Cart, Carriage, Wagon and
Shelters, WHEAT DRILL, Corn Drill,
l RElPLNG .N3CHI.NE,
Plows. IIawows, Cultivators, Horse Rake.
Sled. CroSsCut Saw, Whcclbarrow, Grind
Stone, Copper Kettles, Axes, Shovcls, Sad
dies, Brides. Roller;
BEDS 4 BEDDING, CARPETS, MIRRORS.
Stoves, Sofas. Bureaus. Warlrobcs, Desks.
Clocks, W ork Stands, Wash Stands, Curtains,
Chairs, Side Board, Tables, Scttee, Maps :
"A 900 feet good Inch Pine Boards Corn in
the Ear; the Growing crop Of Wheat in the
Ground; 80 HcrchGs Of Stone, together with
Il great many things not enumerated. Most
OF the Farming Utensils were new when Mr..
Lindsey commenced farming, two years ago.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. NJ, when
terms will he made known.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
DRESS MAKING.

MFRS. LYDIA NJ. ROSsELL respectfully
ltl informs 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 Elkton, and respectfully
socits patronage. May -, l63S-f
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
PORT DEPOSIT.
LOOK HERE
NEW CLOTHING STORE,
I'm Rmehmi's NeW Bfifk BmHiagS.)
NEAR TIE CZECH, BANK.


NEAR THE CECIL BANK,
Where may be found every variety Of
Cfafhins, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps,
FURNISHING GOODS, &C.-The sub
Il scriber respectfully announces to the
people Of Port Deposit and the surrounding
country. that he is now prepared to offer
great inducements to cash buyers Of
CLOTHING.
made mp in the best manner and in the latest
and most Fashionable Style. Also will be
kept constantly on hand Il large assortment
OF Ladies', Misses, Childrcn'S, Mems. Boys
and Gents BOOTS, SHOES and CATERS,
with variety Of HATS and CAPS, such us
Gents fine Mole Skin Hats, (Fail Stylc),
which will be sold at the low price of So 90.
French, Gray. Fur, Cashmere, Bcngaw and
various styles and colorS Of wool hats, black
and blue Navy cloth, glazed, plush velvet,
III 0riantique caps, and very large assert
nent of Ladies', Miss and childrens'
EEtEeS, at Low Prices.
So that all who heretofore have Lcen una
Die to obtain Furs, in consequence of the
high prices, can now be furnished with
beautiful set Eictorine and Cuffs at So 90,
and upwards.
Gy~CQme and see. No trouble to show
goods.
N. & Country merchants supplied with
Hats and Caps at wholesale prices.
W. A. MILLER,
Port Deposit, Sept Is, lSjS-tf.
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EMPLOYMENT.

C.SO A MONTH, AND ALL EXPENSES
eD.JO PAID.-AN AGENT is wanted in every
wton and county in the United States to engage
in respectable and easy business. by which the
above profits may be certainly realized. For fur
thcr particulars, address DR.. j. HENRY WARNER
corner Broomc and Mercer streets, New York City,
enclosing one postage stamp. Jan 10, lS30-6
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
FOR G.AEsI.

A NEGRO MAN, about ~ years Of age,
"A, who has about - years to serve; now
i'll Elkton Jail. For Terms apply to
Feb 5, 1859. TIE SHERIFF,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
ALLEN q NEEDLES
NEW FERTILIZERS

~ IL w L II IL J. lL1L En-.
The time having arrived when Manures. con-
centratcd or Otherwise should be furnished to tho
agricuiturist at lower prices than heretofore We
now have the pleasure Of stating, that after much
labor and close application to this su hcct we have
succeeded in pcrfecting A MANURE possessing
all the requisites of Il COMPLETE FERTILIZER in
every sense Of the word. 1t is especially ADAPTED
to CORN, OATS, POTATOES, WHEAT { GRASS.
1t is packed in
New and Strong Grain Rags,
which can be used as such or devoted to other
purposes on the farm.
Price $50 per . 900 lbs. q cents per D.)
A liberal deduction made to Dealers in the
above articles.
=, .Y'our house having enjoyed the confidence of
inc agricultural community for so many years
past we can only add we feel that our recon-
mcndaticn of Manure is of SOME VALUE, mas
much as it is our custom to sell NONE BUT RELIABLE
ARTICLES. We have also for sale
No. Government Peru,ion Gun,o.
AMERICAN GUANO from JARVIS ISLAND
GROUND BONES, ard PURE BONE DUST
PouLRErTE, PLASTER, and such other Fertilizers
as we feel safe in recommending.
=, tY~ The leading Agricultural Journals AMI
Newspapers are regularly filed at our Office for the
use of farmers. ALLEN & NEEDLES,
No. az South Wharves and Al South Water St.
First store above Chestnut street
Feb ), 1S59-3m PHILADELpuIA
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
TO THE LADIES.
New Millinery Rooms
IN EIKTON.

~ IN EIKTON.
VENIIE subscriber would respectfully inform
Il the Ladies' OF Elkton and vicinity, that
he has just opened a choice lot of Millinery
Goods, at the store opposite the Fountain
Hotel, which he will dispose Of at the lowest
prices.
The Goods have been selected with care :,
aud customers may depend ON getting bar
gains.
II articles in the Millinery line made to
order in the most fashionable styles.
Show rooms up stairs. Mrs. Lehman will
attend to the business. She has had much
experience in the large cities Of Europe, and
also in Philadelphia. l.. ID. LEHMAN.
May 90, 1858.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05

\ NEW FERTlLIzER.-We call the
attention Of farmers to the advertisement Of
Allen & Needles, Of PHILADELPHIA, printed
elsewhere in our columns. They are we'll
known and reliable dealers, and their state
mcnts are entitled to confidence. This new
fertilizer will, no doubt, prove very valuable;
fair trial, at least, will test its claims.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
C. Attention is called to the advcr-

tsemcnt Of Dr.. Wyckot' who will be in Elkton
on Saturday and Monday, the 10Th AID l ith
inst, for the purpose of curing 8. Suffering
and Stammering.'' These are distress ing
Affections in many cases, and as he advcrtiscs
to cure without fail, and '.no cure no pay"
we presume many viii attend to test his
MOWERS.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
NORTH EAST.
WHEAT, CORN and OATS.

TENIlE subscriber will pay prices in Cash
T. for all descriptions Of GRAIN, on de-
livery at the North East Depot. Under
recent arrangements will be in receipt of
daily adviccs from the city, and Farmers
may rely upon receiving the highest figures
She market will rcar.
10 Lime, Coal, Fish, Salt, &c, supplied
at lowest rates. SAMUEL FORD
Dec. |, lS5S-Gm. North East Depot.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
$500 A YEAR...yyANUED

A n Active, Honest man in every county in The
n States, to travel and canvas for the NV oRK
OMNIBus-a beautifully illustrated monthly Jour
nal To suitable active men. n salary of $500 per
year and small commission will be paid
Address c. p BRITTON. Publisher
Jan Is, 1S59-4W. 50 HICKMAN st New. York
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
PACIFIC OCEAN 6rAyO

The supply of this Guano being inadequate this
season, we would recommend our fir ends who
,m,Ghu us'ss II, 10 avail themselves of the oppor
tunity of purchasing early. We are prepared to
receive and fill orders for this superior article.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
ROAD NOTICE.

NJ Office is hereby given, that application
" will he male to the County Commits
siOncIS, al their next regular mcCting after
the 9Th day of March, 1853, to make
public an old private road, or open a new
road from the South Milford road to Waldon
Reeds Mill, running through lands OF said
Reed. FEB. ). lS5Y-5w.
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fofol affairs.
SALE OF Mill pR0pEpTy -Nresrs

SALE OF Mill Observation-Disclosures
David Scott, Of Scott's Mills and J 8. Addison
have purchased from tEc Mcssrs pmlic, the
Octorara Forge property consisting oiGI acres
and various buildings thereon, for about 3d.,
600. They intend to SAW timber and manuiac-
turc steamboat stu'therc, and TO do a similar
business to that they now carry on at SCOTS
Mills.
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RENIONAI!

TENIIE Subscriber informs his friends and
4 the public he has removed from his Old
Stand into the
Large Granite Store House,
adjoining the Post Office. where having much
more room, he will be able to attend to his
customers more satisfactorily than at the
old stand. lie will continue to keep, as
heretofore. 4
General Assortment Of Goods,
and will sell at the LOWEST PRICES for
Cash, or to prompt paying Customers, or in
exchange for COUNTRY PRODUCE.
15-llis stock of Ready Made Clothing
will Dc sold at cost.
j. W. ABRAHAMS,
Jan 8, lS59-tf. Port Deposit.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05

NALUBLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.-NIr.
Edwin Wilmer offers in our columns this
week, some valuable property for sale. That
in Port Deposit comprises lots of many dss-
ciiptions in eligible situations in that thriving
town. The farms, also, Of winch there are
two in kSnt and one IN Cecil, afford a fine
chance for investment Of capital, and arc very
desirable TO persons who may wish TO pursue
the business Of farming. See the advrr-
tis2mrnts.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05

MARINE Losses FOR JANrARY.-The
marine lcsScs for the past month show an az.
gregate of fortv-six vessels, of which eight
wcfe ships. nine were banks, eleven were
briggs, sixteen were schooners, one a steam er
and one steam tug. The total value eff
property lost was one nation one hundred and
scrcaieen thousand dollars. This is the value
of the property totally lost, exclusive OF dam.
age to vessels not amounting to a total loss
and of partial losses Of cargo. Among the
losses were the steamer North Carolina, valued
at 100000 schooner r, l.. Kenny, from
Baltimore to Boston, $4,000; and brig
Hurricane Bird, from Bahai to Baltimorr
$4,000.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05

NEW RAILROAD PROJECT.-E. Q.
Scwcll; in his late Report says:--It may be
safely predicted that the communication Of
the whole Peninsula with Baltimore will be
further greatly improved, at no distant day.
by the building of some seven ur eight miles
of road from the phidadr lphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore Rail Road at Elkton, to & Del
aware Junciion.a. Such 4 link added, the
PeninsuEr Rail u Dads would afford to Bdlti-
more all the advantages which the original
% Eastern Shore Rail Road project was de-
signed to secure. The prediction that it will
be built, is hazarded not on this ground alone
but still more because a line from Eiliton to
Delaware Junction would connect Port De-
post, and eventually the whole valley aud
coal field Of the Susquchanna with New
Castle: believed to be the best possible outlet
for its coal and produce Eastward.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
FROM TIE CLERK ClICulT CoURT.
Making q total of
| i.h 30

The Direct and Special tax for the year
1888, levied and placed in the hands of Collcc-
tors amounted to IS ,3l7.17 and making full
allowance fol insolvcncics there ought to have
been Grom the direct taxes of the previous
Year, fully $!,1O0 more paid in on that ac-
counts so that Cecil pays to the state some
:iG,21o.00 year.
Quite number of the Cecil Collectors and
Shcrilis arc reported as dclinqucnts, some of
whom have paid the officers of the state, and
others ought to have paid up long ago.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
Teacher Wanted.

A TEACHER is wanted to take charge Of
N. the School at Perryvile.
Applications may be made to
JEFFERSON RAMSAY,
Jan 10, 1859 Near Port Deposit.
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" The line to which the North Carolina
belonged has been in existence 30 years and
she is the first boat lost, nor was single
passenger even before injured on the line.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
New and Strong Grain Rags,

NEW CROP NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES, OF
~ the very best qualify, 90 ss. per gall, Cas- Z
~ \. MAYO.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05

SALE OF A FARM.-Air. John Mauldin
OF North East, has bought from L. II. Evans,
executor, the farm of the Late James Lindsey,
lying near rcrryyl!e and containing 200 acres,
cheap property.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05

g To avoid direct taxation, or n heavy tovunon
cousumers the Democratic purity resolved to make
the standard of tax only high enough to secure
sufficient money to bear the expense Of the govern
ment. The tariff of 1857 has not accompli she'd
that ohiec! ii s therefore below the standard Of he
Democratic party, inl ss it not passed by that
party we nErrDiArE II. Our party rcpadiatc it in
Delaware
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-02-05
PUBLIC SALE.

- IIVTTI HUI.
req. y, lo3o-lm. Near Elkton, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-30
STURGEON.

The Delaware river at Trenton. n. j., is
famous, for the sport afforded by the capture
of sturgeon, which stands in the estimation
of amateurs at the head of piscatorisl amuse-
ments. Sturgeon are taken here with the
harpoon, the water in the river being now so
low that the instrument can be used to ad-
vantage by experienced hands and with tel
ling effect Large numbers Of sturgeon are
taken in this way every season. and parties
engaged in the exciting pursuit may be daily
seen upon the river eagerly watching for the
fish as they ascend to their spawning grounds.
A few are caught in another way-that is by
a person taken q covenient station on the
bridge, and allowing the harpoon to drop on
the fish as he slowly ascends the shallow
stream. Should the harpooner miss his aim,
however, he runs the risk of breaking his in
strument, a. the river bed just here Is very
rocky, and the harpoon falls with great yelocl-
ty from height Of nearly thirty feet. When
the blow is successful, the sturgeon IL fire.
quently killed instanter, the weapon passing
entirely through his body. Some OF these
fish attain large size, frequently weighing
as much as 200 lbs.