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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-06-28

kSh1l'AOs "A l..
- SUMNER CO. Importers Wholesale and retail deal
~ ers in China class Queens and House furnishing
especially announce TO the lie hiatt
store, Iron Bulldog Governor where with greatly
creased facilities for business they hope TO be favored with
nuance Of the extensive patronage bestowed them heir
old stand They have hand large complete
stock, which they offer TO the and retail favorable
terms regular house In the country. Importing
Goods direct and large quantities. prepa
great inducements to buyers call is solicited.
GEO J. SUMNER A CO,
Je2S-2m Governor street
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-06-28

SVII' 'IO7NIV NT'l'
DEFINED SIGARS.-3Oi bhlI Cut Loaf Crushed, Pow p
II drred Granul>ted Crude aud b. 20 boxes Loaf do. Re
10 LEWIS WE'RE JOHN @ WADE
The Cecil Whig., 1860-08-18
miscellaneous.
VILLAGE GREEN SEMINARY

rs delightfully."- situated in a beautiful and
i healthy Village, II miles from Whining
ton, Is miles from Philadelphia and miles
from Chester. Pa. Easy of access, and yet
sufficiently removed from the towns and
cities to prevent all opportunities Of dissipa-
tion, &c., it presents unusual advantages as
"A Seminary.
The studies pursued embrace q thorough
course in the Classical, Mathematical and
English Departments. Students are prepared
for entering any College their parents may
desire. In the preparatory course, however,
special reference is had to Dickinson Col ge
The School is supplied with a large amount
of Philosophical apparatus, (Which is used
in connection with Lectrres,) and we'll
selected Library of three hundred volumes.
Field exercises given in Surveying.
The fifth year will commence September
3h, 1860. Board, Tuition, &C., for session
of IA weeks, $1,000.
The Philadelphia Conference Of the NJ. F..
Church, passed the following Resolution,
March. 1860. The Village Green Semi
nary for the education Of both sexes, under
the care Of Rev. j. Hcrvey Barton, is repre-
sentcd as being in a prosperous condition,
and your committee believe it to be worthy
of christian confidence and patronage. Rev.
WESLEY KENNEY, and others, committee.
For catalogue address the Principal.
Rev. j. llERVEY BARTON, A. NJ.
Village Green Seminary: Delaware CO., Pa.
Principal refers to Rev. Levi Scott, d. d.
Bishop, NJ. f. Church, Wilmington, Del;
Rev. Chas. A. Collins, D. D., President Of
Dickinson College Rev. John p. Durbin.
d. D., Philadelphia James l.. lIcverin, Esq.
Little Creek Lending, Del; Rev. James
Riddle, Wilmington, Del, and others.
July 81, lS60-lm
The Cecil Whig., 1860-08-18

THE KENTUCKEY ELECTION. -There are
two things abou. the result of the Kentucky
election, says the Philadelphia North Ameri.
can, which seem to give much satisfaction.
The first is that so excellent a man as Leslie
Coombs should have trlumphed in State
contest in the land Of Henry Clay. Kentucky
has been for some years past going regular
for Democratic candidates. and even the great
popularity of Mr.. CiIttenIen could not stand
against the rising fortunes Of the Democracy.
But the last chapter in the history Of Demo-
cracy has turned back the tide. Buchanan
ism has sealed its doom. and Mr. Breckin-
ridge. as its representative. goes down ,g.
ANONYMOUSLY. And this brings us to the
second consideration above alluded to, which
is that Mr.. Breckenridge has lost his own
State.
The Louisville Courier is quite indignant
at the course of the Doug las men in the cleo.
ton. 1t denounces the " converts" as it
calls them. and says that before the election
" the object of the leading Douglastes was
scarcely disguised. and only not avoweJ Le.
cause there were honest men whose co. opera
tion and votes were necessary 10 the success
of their designs ard these could only be
secured by deceiving and misleading men
who would spurn an invitation to Join in a
scheme avowedly intended to break up the
Democratic party. That necessity no longer
exists: and whether CoombS or McClarty he
elected. it is probable the coalition between
the Bell men and the Douglasites will at once
be proclaimed.
The Cecil Whig., 1860-08-18

UTh Wilmington, Del, papers give the
following statement of the population Of New
Castle county Del, by the census of lSG0.-
Brandywine Hundred contains 4,lS4 free
white inhabitants.
Christiana Hundred, in 1850 contained
1899 whites; IN 1860, $3.50: increase $40.
Wilmington Hundred, in 1850, 1860 !;
in 1860. 81 224 increase, 7.245.
New Castle Hundred, in 1850, 3,012: in
1860. 3440 increase, 4lS. Slaves in 1850,
&c; in 1860, II.
Red Lion Hundred. in 1850. 2Ol3; in
1860. 2G40: increase, 627. Slaves in 1850,
48: in 1860 10.
White Clay Creek Hundred, in 1860,
2733. Slaves. l6.
Pencader Hundred. in 1850, 25s2 in
1860, 2502: decrease, 80. Slaves in 1850,
80: in 1850, l3.
ST. Georges Hundred, in 1850, 2S44; in
in 1860, 4444; increase 1000. Slaves IN
1850, l6G, in 1860. 1922 decrease, 64 !;
farms 1872; dwellings,. III.
AppoquniuinK Hundred. in 1850, 3075 +;
in 1860, 4073 increase. 00S: slaves in
1850, 81 IN 1860. 90 /; increase, 80 farms,
303; dwellings, COZ.
The Cecil Whig., 1860-08-18

applause They are two states not easily
overcome, and though. would not diminish
the honor of Mr.. Brcckinridge's nomination
as he himself conceveS it, yet imagine there
are thousands in the South who would go for
Mr. Breck nrdge mainly tina. it might he the
means Of anncxing Kentucky as a sort Of
frontier province to this Southern Republic
Of Cotton States that is to be made. Cheers
and laughter If they can bring about this
union if they can bring over Old Kentucky
and make her an ally of their scheme for
tho diSmcmbcrment of the nnfedcracy and
the erection of separate Republic, it would
be matter ofvery little consequence whether
Mr.. Breck inrdgc was elected or not
Continued cheering.
NO DISSOLUTION OF TIE Union IF LINCOLN Is
ELECTED.
Ifa man is constitutions llv elected Presi-
dent of the United States. shall minority of
the people start up and say. " We will make
a revolution this man shall not be presi.
dent Of the United States: we will by force
Of AIMS resist it, and drive him out ?''-
Is not that a distinction of all government
The majority must of necessity rule in al
republics, and if you do not like the law Of
the majority, set aside all free government
an" 20 ~ Soine pace Wllcrc you Will nave no
elections, where hereditary rulers shall take
the place Of your elective government. Who
will say that if Mr.. Lincoln. or anybody Use,
is c"nstiiuticnaly elected to the Chief Magis-
tracy he shall not take his seat! Ii so, let
us change the whole government, and let the
minority rule, though even then would not
the majority men object to the election Of q
man by the minority.
The Constitution pr DIVIDES that the term Of
the President Should be cnupal atively short.
but four years, thinking that now and then
dangerous man might be elected but he
could not. with all the guards that Congress
set up around him, in the short space o f four
years. do much to undermine and destroy
The Liberties Of the people Shall we Low
introduce the principle of anarchy. and say
the man elected who does not please US (the
minor,ty) shall not take his seat? Would not
there be time. when he miSgovcrns, to call
him to account, according to the constiu-
tlonal forms provided for such cases.
1t is upon great principles that governments
depend. and these great principles must bear
relationship to you, They must be recog-
n'zcd. or YOU have no government at all
nothing but anarchy.
The Cecil Whig., 1860-08-18
nlisrcllollcous.
Culture of Potatoes and the Rot.


MESsRs Ep'rons -ila''hG hao not less
'han s'Nt! years experience IN growing
potatoes ana having maze extensive research
ana onSr'Va,'oh at nome ana abroad beg
lea'e 10 lAy oeio'e youi reasers my views
upon the potato rot. Inc rot does not ARISE
from one ca"Se NJ, a'cnt,ou from several causes
confined. Inc 'a'i'' Is IN man h'mSe'i' and
mere Is no pateht 'erm'iuSe that VIII prevent
It,.
Inc llrst 'anlt IS improper cultivation the
S0'i IS 'onpcu OF So'he.h'ne h'e"'ul ,or inc
plant. Inc manner oi cni,lvat'ng ana Keep
ing after ripe' Is entirely different from what
was formerly III o.ach ',,mc' ,'e SOIL was
IN deeper thah some 90 II no" me Se'a was
pure the NUS We're MADE three tmes aS
large: the seed pian'cd on soft b"d and
covered a eoou oeP'h' pro.ec'eu from 'he
atmosphere uney were aug ,h'o basket ana
carried 10 uark ce''ar. or iheY were e'hp'i'1
"'trct'y 'n,oa P'' aug l"r 'h''h ana covered
Win "'aroS VI s''"" ana 'l'r' eartn put o."
50 as 10 raise hehp 'ha' "ou'u Shcc 'ne ram
ana IN 'he sp'!he 'hey were ''esh ana good
''he nc" po'a'cs
lie cause o, more man nan 'he rot o'
potatoes Is 'n',u ''s,eau o. insects. fo1'y'hSe
O. .,,f " " . '., - ~
sue o, ',''''.S,' a"' WIN potatoes. ne vines
were 'reS" anu green. anu .uoers aoout as
!arse as hei' eees' no INSECT near 'oeh -,
Out ''ere c',he al "'"sua! 'looa ana covered
lre'h 'or an hour' anu III '"eh'y-,our hours
a,'er"a,"S , uu ,"e'e was not so"nu 'u"e' IN
'le 'ot lhe same ln,hs happened WIN :, me
once since. ana IL mas always oeen so on Con
.'e'''ou' ','''' III e%Se VI ",a'y iiooo" 'ea',', ,
ing 'he 'uoers' l nave oeen 'n.o lelh
"here ',e owner cohp,a'hea OF ro'len po'a'
'"eS' a''u lo,u M" "here 'he ro''e" ones
were, ana ~nere t,ie souha ones were oy the
S't"ai'oh o' .he mus ne aug ana onha as
l sa'u; NO sooner 10 we ha'ea great sno"er
thah 'he "1'o Is, e'eSs th's VIII rot inc
potatoes , guess so, too' out J., ooh rot
hlhe. l panl .l'e'h IN SOFT mel'ow soil $"
'''at surplus "a'e' WIN dra'h from ''e roo'S'
co''r 'he,,' gnu ueptli, anu a'i' Careful !"
nave e"''n Seeu' " poss'oiei seeo ho' pre'''
onsiy inclined 10 'ot. .,
II man mas m not VIII enough "a 10 60 IN wncn
II rams ne VIII get "c' ana l.: ne exposes ms
potatoes loo ,''uch 10 th'o or 10 the h'r' he
must suiitr the consequence
The Cecil Whig., 1860-08-18

WHICH is THE ENEMY OF TIE South The
Louisville Democrat asks the following plain
and pertinent questions:
The Black Republicans are more honest
IN their opinions than the Yancey party.
They hold that it is the duty of Congress ia
prohibit slavery in the Territories. They
had majority in the House and they passed
through the House bill prohibiting slavery
in New Mexico.
The Yancey Brcckinridye party hold
that it is the duty of Congress to protect
slavery in the Territories. They had a
majority in the Senate but when the propo-
Sition was made there to protect slavery in
Kansas, only three of their number voted lol
the proposition.
(Which has the South the most to fear
an open foe or treacherous friend
That is a pertinent question. and one
which the people should ponder. The Yancey
Boilers are very great hun,hugs. as their vote
OH the proposition to protect slavery in Kan.
sas amply demonstrates. They are mannuver.
ing and agitaling solely with view to dis
union. -Rphmond Thig.
The Cecil Whig., 1860-08-18

How Mr.. WEBSTER SETTLED THE N. r.
BOUNDARY QUESTION. We uever heard a
more beautiful incident in the life Of Mr..
Webster, than that which he related to a
friend of ours. 1t was in effect this: when
Lord Ashburton and myself" said that great
man, sat down, at opposite sides of the
table, entirely alone, as both had desired to
consider the Northeastern boundary diiicn lty
said to his Lordship at the outside. My
Lord wish to propose to you at the com
mcncement of this discussion, this simple
resolution to be adopted before we 90 further
namely, hni the question at issue brfuc en- yo'n
country md mine shall be settled amicubiy; and
that the enemies of the institutions and reli.
gion of both shall not be allowed the delight
of seeing both doing their utmost 70 destroy
each other" With the deepest emotion, Lord
Ashburton replied: Il heartily accept the
resolution and at the same time grasped
Mr.. Websters hand acroos the table
The Cecil Whig., 1860-08-18

DEMOCRATIC ECONOMY. -" Independent, ~
the Washington correspondent Of the phia.
dclrh,a North American, Says that. by the
time MIR. Buchanan retircs from office, and
his lcgacles are paid, the public debt will
have increased to about SSC 900 900. exclu.
sive Of the 10000 900 which General Pierce
turned over to hin, OH the 4th of March, 1857.
The present Administration came INTO
power with all manner of promises Of
" economy and rctrenchment " on lis lins.
Yet 1t has been the most extravag,nt, not to
say dishonesty lavish one we have ever had.
During It's whole term, it has been spend
ing at the rate of twenty millions wear
more than its receipts from revenues. 1t
would not take many years of such financial
policy to saddle the uniled States like Eng
land. with an enormous, immoyable, and
intolerable national debt.
Heretofore, when the Treasury has been
depleted, there has been some reason for it
war to be prosecuted or cancellng of old
debt. But no such justification can be alleged
now. We have been at peace with all the
world, and not penny Of our Standing debt
has been paid off, On the contrary, it has
been increased. The money has gone to pro
mote party ends.
Four years ago, the Democrats admitted
they had managed the expenditures lavishly,
but promised, if the people would trust them
four years longer. they would work miracles
of rctrcnchment and reform. The people
were bcguiled by the PROMISE and now rea Z
the reward Of their credulty. Shall the cxpe.
timent be tried over again
Louisville Journal,
The Cecil Whig., 1860-08-18
publit Sales:
TRUSTEES SALE.

- ~ ~ - -AAAAt) ~
pI virtue Of Il Decree of the Circuit Court
- for Cecil county, in chancerv, the under
signed Trustees will Offer at Public Sale. at
the Hotel of Benjamin French, Esq, Brick
Meeting House, on
Saturday. the 18Th dag Of august. 1850,
That Tract or Lot of Land,
which was sold by William Cherry to Sarah
A. W. Runiord. The said lot contains
8 Acres. More or Less,
and is situated in Cecil county, on the road
leading from the Brick Meeting House to
Oxford, about 300 yards from the Pcnnsyl-
vana Line, and adjoining lands of Timothy
Brown and others. 1t is all cleared land, in
good condition, and tolerably well fenced
The improvements consist of Log House,
weather. boarded, with Frame Store House
adjoining, and frame Stable. There is a
small Apple Orchard on the place also, two
Wells of good water. The location is Il
desirable one fora Store or Hotel.
TERMS :-Onc-third cash on the day of
sale one-third in three, and the other third
in six months theretrom. The credit pay
ments to be sesured by the notes of the
purchaser with approved security and to
bear interest from day of sale.
&C. Sale TO commence at = O'Clock =. NJ
WI. JONES,
w. EWING, {
Elkton, July 81, lSG0-ts. Trustees.
The Cecil Whig., 1860-08-18
How Massa chusetts Wings feel about
the Union Party.

From the report of short speech Of the
Hon. Geo. lIiliard, at Roxbury, Mass. a
short time since, we take the following ex-
tract. What true whig's eye does not
water at the touching picture Of coming
home (which the eloquent speaker drew g.
We do not often get so excited as to take off
our hat to hmrah, but had we been at Rox.
bury and heard that speech we should have
yelled. The eloquent gentleman said:--
| came here expecting much from the
Union men Of Roxhury and of Norfolk, and
have found more far. far more than expect
cd. Let me tell yon that the impulse com
municating from this place and this moment
will run like an electric thrill Ill through tie
Commonwealth Ct Massachusetts. Enthu-
slastic cheers. 1t will kindle the dropping,
1t will rouse the lifeiess, it will animate the
daspondng. it will nerve the arm and
strengthen the heart of every true patriot in
the State. - Good. good and applique
see here. see around me. old friends who
used to stand shoulder to shoulder with me
III many well.fOught field in former times.
They have not of late taken part in the politi-
cal struggles and contests that have moved
t'c iiiiIuS vi IIeII III tnlS our state OF AaSSa-
chusetls. They are here to night. some of
them after years of retirement. One of them
whom took by the hand IN the ani.cham-
Der, said to me. :: feel as if I was coming
home. Simple words; but they came from
his heart they wen: to mine Applause.
lave we not come home? We have wander.
cd iaI-we have TasSed hy one or more doors
which opened themselves wide. We passed
The Democratic door-that was not our home
We passed the Republican door-that was
not our home. We wandered en-, sometimes
little FAINT, but we have now climb, d the
brow OF the hill, and are looking down upon
our home. Enthusiastic and prolong ged
CHEERING. There is our old poitlca home.
sttad-he schoo -house the old we'll the
well swcep--the meadow, the meeting house,
and the bell in the belfry - shouts of applanScl
the good old church gong bell, hmging wide
It's mellow tones far over hill and dale, and
seeming TO speak, as it falls in tones of music
on the ear. &" Weary wanderer, foot. sore and
spent, welcome WELCOME HOME !" Pro-
longcd and hearty applause, followed by
three cheers for Mr.. Hilllard, the audience
rising and shouting as with one voice.
The Cecil Whig., 1860-08-18

" The following letter. written by Mr..
Dawson, postmaster at Columbus, Ohio, and
Chairman o! the Breckenridge State Exccu-
tive Committee Of Ohio, is a specimen of the
official demands by which money has been
raised from the tremendous army Of office.
holders for the support OF the Disunion ticket
IN this canvass:
CoIrMBUs, Ohio, Saturday, July 81. co.
MY DEAR SlR:--A movement, as you are
aware. has been inaugurated here in favor of
Breckingridge and Lane. The vital princi.
pies of our national Democratic party are at
stake in the coming contest. You know that
political canvass cannot be successfully
carried on without funds Great numbers of
documents must he circulated. and great
variety of expenses incurred which will
readily suggest themselves to the reason of
all.
The central committee, under the direction
OF the meeting which appointed it, have had
the duty imposed upon it of reminding you
'hm al 'rho are occupying official positions arc
expected 10 coi'ibute 10 Mc expenses of The
campaign. 1t is hoped, therefore, that YOU
will respond promptly TO this notice. and that
you VIII not regard the sum Of Fifty Dollars
TOO much for you to adrace.
Please direct your remittance to Thomas
Sparrow, of this city. Treasurer.
JOHN DAWSON,
| Chairman Of State Executive Committee.
WM. A. NEIEI., Secretary.
All flice-hoders, high, low, and intcrme.
date. who have not already received similar
notice of assessment, may as well prepare
themselves at once for it, This thing is done
under the direct authority and BY the expires,
instructions of the Administration. Oul
Government has turned bold robber, requiring
of every subordinate his money or his official
life. Open robbery is part, and the most
important part, of the official system o.
elec'ionecring. We should suppose, thai
under such circumstances. ever, homes, office
holder, who respects himself and has a regart
! Tor his good name. would fling his commits
tIon without resiiation in the face of III,
President and his minons. For who, artcl
the revelations that have been made, car
continue to hold office without exposing him
self to the damaging suspicion. nay to lh,
general conviction, that he has submitted
like a poor and miserable craven, to the paw
ment of a shameful tax corruptly levied uuol
him !-LoulsriNe Journui
The Cecil Whig., 1860-08-18

DoGs.-Hom 10 Use them Proftably.-Th.
most profitable use that ni,e-tenths of all
the dogs in this country conld be applied to
is to mix about five dogs with a barrel of
lime and ten cart-loads of muck in com.
post heap. A barrel Of wood ashes may be
added to help the decomposition OF the bones.
We believe that dressing of this compost,
applied to sheep pastures, would greatly
enhance the production Of wool.
The Cecil Whig., 1860-08-18
PATRIOTISM AND PLUMBER. The iournu

PATRIOTISM AND PLUMBER The journals
and orators of the Democratic party call upon
the people to vote with them, even if they
do not like Locofocosm. in order "to save
the Union and the Constitution :" and when
they are in power their managers steal one
half the income Of the government. From
all this we learn that according to Democratic
notions Of American politics, the Union can
only be saved by allowing that interesting
party to steal forty millions Of the people 5
money every year.
The Cecil Whig., 1860-08-18
I)ortrp.
The Reason why.
ny THE nARD or TOWER HALL.

I'll sing to show why Tower Hall
Must ever full IN sight.
The bobtai bo wbenc' 'er ay
An intellectual kite.
The Tower Hall my theme must be,
And no other choose,
Because my inspiration comes
From one delighted Muse,
Who hovers DER the Tower Hall,
To be my constant mate
And sings the songs which | inGite,
10 all her sisters eight
Qnite oft the MUSES. nine appear
mirthful, smiling thrnng-
And each. in turn. to me suggests
thought to gem my song;
And when reach the closing verse;
The sisters one and all
Most sweeily whisper - Don't forget
To speak Of Tower Hall -
listen to their whispers now
They say. Rcspec,ed Bard.
VIII you. t" please perverted taste,
Our wishes disregard!
g If so. we'll leave you. sir. at once,
And you in vain will rhyme;
No flowers of fancy you shall pluck,
When you ParnasSus climb.
Cast down by shame and sense of loss,
You'll suffer for awhile
A pilgrim poet all unb!est
By any MUSES. smiles
''And from the mount where we are thronel,
You shall dshonored fall!'
Folb"ar | cry-lll ever sing
Of Bennett's Tower Hail,
Where happy millions cheaply buy
Their garments neat and strong;
And sing, in concert with the Bard,
His ever truthful song.
Summer stock closing out at reduced prices. at
OVER HALL, jlo MARKET Street. Philadcl phia
BENNETT & co