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WISCONSIN, JUDICIAL ELECTION. Tile Chr
caso Journal (rrpubllcan) says the official
returns from all the counties in the State have
been received, from which it appears that
Judge Dixon has been elected chief justice of
Wisconsin by ll0 majority. over Judgc Sloan,
the regular republican CANDIDATE.
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Terms, strictly Cash or Produce
NEW BOOKS FOR MAY.

The Mill on the Floss, by the author of Adam
Bcde
Say and Seal, by the author of the Wide, Wide
World
Frinrswood Pass Office, by the author of Heir of
RelclFe.
Notes of Travel and Study in Italy, by Mrs. Nor
ton.
Tylney Hall novel, by Thomas Hood
The Earl of Elgin ms Mission to China and Japan in
the Years lS57-S-9.
Myrtars of the Nut my in India
Poems of Thomas Buchanan Read new edltion,
volumes.
How to Live or Wasting or Saving, or Domestic
Economy, Illustrated
The Pioneer Preachers and People of the Missis-
sirpi Valley, by William ii. Mburn
Parlor Iheitricals or Evening Entertainments.
Notes Nursing, BY Florence Nightingale
Poems Of Italy, by Mrs Browning.
Poems Lyrical and Idylic, by Edmund c. Sted-
man.
Walter Ashwood; Love Story.
kathara Clyde a Novel.
Slavery Domestic and Foreign. by H. C. Carey.
Biography of Selfraught Men.
Our Farm of A Acres and the money we made by it.
Memoirs Of the Duchess Orleans
Mammals Lessons about Jesus by Mother
They Way it att Ended Novel
All choice publications of the day received as
soon as published. J. I. IlEALD.
42l Market Street
May 5, 1850. Wilmington Del.
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SUNDAY School SERMoN.-Rev. Mr.
Cook will preach The Annual Sunday School
Sermon on Sabbath morning. The collection
on the occasion will be devoted exclusive to
church.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-05-05

In the second and fourth Districts there was
quite an animated contest. D. d. Pearce,
Esq. ran against j. L. Clayton, Esq, in the
second, and Rev. \. Dewitt against &. G.
Brokaw in the fourth. Mr.. Brokaw was cleo
ted by majority out of 900 votes. There
was also contest in the 7th District. J,
iieckart Esq, being Mr.. Ramsay's most for
midable opponent. In the other districts
there was no excitement, and very little inter-
est taken in the election.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-05-05

U[The Boston Commercial Bulletin says
the great manufacturing interests Of New Eng
land never stood better than at present, and
thinks some or many Of the mills there wi
make such exhibits in June as will surprise
people and remind them of old times.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-05-05

There are in London lG 900 children
trained TO crime. 5000 receivers Of stolen
goods, $1,000 gamblers. % 900 bcssars,
$4,000 drnnkards. $50 900 habi,ual g,n
drinkers, $50 coo persons sub,isting on pro-
tligucy, and 50 900 thieves.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-05-05

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN New ORLEANS. -
There occurred at New Orleans. on Saturday
morning. destructive conhaoration, which
ragged for upwards of two hours, destroying
about sixty tenements, mostly occupied as
residences, with few shops, by German,
irish and Creole families. The aggregate
loss is put down at $4,000. 1t originated
in the rag picking and wadding mandatory
Of VIM. Lang, on Greatman street.
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sJ'Editors of newspapers giving the above and
the following three insertions. and calling atten.
ton to it, and sending copy containing it, will
receive any three Of the following works =
Life Of Napoleon by lleally, 1925
Life of Lafayette, l2j
Life of Josephine, " l25
ste OF Mary nnd Martha Washington %
Wild Scenes Of Hunters Life, l2j
Odl-FeNow's Amulet, l.2j
c. l.. DERBY
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NATIONAL CONSTITUTIONAL UNION Con-
vENrIoN.-- Wushue'oa, M'y AT meet
ing of the National Constitutional Union Com
mittee last, night it was resolved that the
Wing and American National Committees be
invited to meet with that Committee at BAL
tmore, simultaneously with the meeting of
the Nominating Convention, on the 9th Of
May.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-05-05

IWells' Hat Patent, pro"ed to he wortl,
twelve millions. and from which his family
receives the giatuily Of $500 year from he
aSsignces, has been renewed in favor Of the
administrator Of the inventor.
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Cofal affairs.

ELECTION FOR SCHOOL COMMISSION
ERs.-The election on Wednesday, for School
Commissioners in the several Districts, has
resulted as far as we have learned in tie cleo
ton Of the following gentlemen:
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GJ-The Union Convention to nominate
Candidates for President and Vice President,
meets in Baltimore, on Wednesday the 9th
inst The present indications are that it W i'll
held in the Front Street Theater.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-05-05

% Lieut.. Gen. Winfield Scott passed
through here in the cars. on Tuesday, on his
way to Washington, where he was going on
important business.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-05-05
French Burr Mill Stones,
MISCELLANEOUS.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,

A FEW more active and enterprisng young men
"A can find immediate employment by which
they can maze from $500 to 81 900 year to act
as agents for several new and popular works Just
published exclusively for Agents, and not for sale
in book stores. We have Il great number of agents
employed. many Of whom are making from $lj
to $50 per week. Those wishing to engage in this
pleasant and profitable business will for particu-
lars, &c. address G. l.. DERBY & co,
Publishers and Wholesale Booksellers
April u, 1850 w. Saudusky City, Ohio
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-05-05

TIE Town ELECTIoN.-The election
for Commissioners of tins town takes place
on Monday, next. During this week there
has been considerable excitement on the
subject. The dispute seems to be between
those who want pavement in front Of their
doors, and those who think that there is
greater necessity for hose for the engine
company; there being at present, as is asScr-
ted by those who ought to know, not two feet
Of good hose belonging to the town. In case
of fire therefore the engines would be entirely
useless. On Monday evening the members of
the Fire Company held meeting IN relation
to the matter, but it was decided that such a
meeting was 81 unconstitutional, SO they
resolved to act as " ciizens.'' Thereupon
there was some very 90 eloquent /" speeches
made by liliputian orators, in which the
% wants" and :sinercSts' of the town were
shown. After considerable talk, they ad journcd
however, without naming any candidates tor
the lucrative and responsible office. Thus the
matter stands. or one thing we are certain
and that is, that some seven persons will be
elected next Monday, who will preside over
the destinies of the town for one year to come.
Seriously, we hope the citizens will unite upon
set Of gentlemen who will properly care for
the affairs, and who will not again run the
town in debt. Rally, citizens and devote
four hours in working for the good Of your
country, on Monday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-05-05
Baltimore Female College.

'INIiIS Seminary Of Learning, instituted for the
liberal education If Young Ladies was crea ed
a College proper by the Legislature of Maryland
in 1919. with authority to confer Degrees. and was
liheFaly endowed by the same January Session
lS6h.
Tie College is provided with every necessary
means of illustration, good Library Chemical
and Philosophical Apparatus, Cabinets of Minerals
Coins and Gems MU,lcs. Maps Ec. 1t already
takes rank with our Oldest Seminares and en- Joys
liberal patronage from the city Of ? fillmore and
from The Middle Southern and Western States
Boarders reside in the family of the President
The Recommendations have been increased. during
the past year. by an additional story on the main
building. and the erection of editicc 60 feet
Tong ana five stories hish, with Library. Painting
and Reading Rooms, Chemical Hall Bath Rooms,
&c.
FACULTY OF INSTRUCTION.
n. G brooks. LII. d.. Prof. Of Ancient Languages
G Hines A. NJ. Prof Of Mathematics &c
Rev. W. X. Monroe NJ d, Prof of Chemistry.
Mrs. R. Harris, PrCcepress English Branches &c.
Miss +. G. Brads, Bellies Letres and Physiology.
Miss Sarah L Lummis, English and History
Madcmoisellc Marie lcfrbre. French.
Rev. DR.. A. Guinzburg. Prof of German.
NJ. Emile Kett. Prof. of Drawing and Painting
NJ. John Schaeffer. Prof of Instrumental Music
Miss Ellen c. Cobrght, Piano and Singing
Miss Eliza A. Cairns Maron.
s.T'For Catalogues, containing Terms &c.
address n. c. BROOKS, President,
At 50 st. Paul Street. Baltimore.
April 29 lSG0--Gw&
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respectfully yours.
SCHUYLER COLFAX.
p. .. DEPARTMENT, APPOINTMENT }

L. ". DEPARTMENT, APPOINTMENT }
OFFICE, April IL, 1850. {
Sir In answer to your inquiry Of to d,y,
] have the honor TO inform YOU that the reg.
nlaton of the Department allows Of speeches
being sent in packages ranked separately
and tied up; and, on arrival at he Pest Office
addressed, it is the duty of the Postmaster, if
they are addressed to different individuals. to
deliver them accordingly. IF they arc only
frankcd and not addressed they may be taken
out, addressed, ard returned to the Office for
delivery there; but they cannot be remailed
free to another office.
Respectfully, your obedicnt servant.
HORA1lO KING.
First Assistant Postmaster. General
The Hon. S. CoLFAx, Chairman Gem, p. o.
and p. Il.
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MRS. IEEFNTANN

- ESTPECrFuLLY informs her friends
IA and customers that she has just returned
from the city, with handsome assortment
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The undersigned, thankful for the encour-
agement in the past, especially for The
numerous attendance at the hate public
exhibition, respectfully invites public pat
ronagc for the institution under his care.
L. f. ". FAEHTZ, A. N.
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" The temperance of the famous comet
of Charles V, has been announced for next
August by NJ. Bone, Dutch astronomer,
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Che Cecil l1)bie.
ELKTON, MAY 5, 1860.
FOR PRESIDENT,
EDWARD BATES,
OF MISSOURI.

0I@Thc National harmonious Democracy
at Charleston have, during the week, given to
the country striking evidences of the unity.
and nationality of their great pdrtu, as they
are pleased to cailit sometimes. The States
of Florida, Ala bama, Texas, louisiana, MIS-
sissippi, South Carolina and Arkansas, with.
drew from the Convention, - in huff, " on
Monday last, md afterwards formed a separate
otsanizati on with Senator Bayard, Of Della
ware, as chairman. Since then other South
ern States lave been added to the Seceders.
and by the latest dispatches up the present
writing FRIDAY noon,) both Conventions have
adjourned -one to meet in Baltimore, on June
lS.h next, and the other, the Seceders to
meet at Richmond, Va, on the l lth Of June
Douglas nomination has been rendered
extremely improbable by the adoption of a
resolution requiring two-thrid vote of the
extire body as originally constituted. Such
a vote since the withdrawal of the Southern
States, Douglas can scarcely hope to get
1t is Impossible to tell what the result will
be when the two bodies shall meet pursuant
! to adjonrnme mt. Present appearances indicate
the persistence Of Douglas friends in their
adherence TO him at all risks.
The "rule or ruin policy Of the party
was never more manifest than in this Con-
vention. 1t is believed that this is the first
time in the history ofparies that The battery
of party was turned from the enemy upon
one of its own members. with the determine.
ton to break him down, or break up the
party.
Doug las highest vote up to the 57th ballot
was 1921, or 81 less than required by the
rule adopted as referred to above. On the
51th ballot, the last reported to Thursday
noon, Douglas had 1878, Guthrie 65t, Hun
ter 20a, Lane lG, Dickinson 2. Davis |.
Previous to the adjournment Of the Seccdcrs
Senator Bayard defined his position as in
favor of the Union, resigned his office as
President, and retired from the Convention.
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t. May entered with q rain and for
three days the water continued to fall in large
quantities. But on Thursday evening the
clouds were drawn aside and to day the
snnshines brightly, though the air is rather
cool for the time of year. Notwithstanding
the rain of Tuesday, we understand quite a
large party assembled and enjoyed themselves
at the fishing shore of Alex. Wilson, ESQ.
1.-THE following remarks by the West
Chester Record are equally applicable in this
county:
"SonGHuM Many farmers have tried the
cultivation Of Chinese Sugar Cane on small
scale. Few, however, have entered upon its
cultivation largely, or thoroughly tested its
adaptability to our soil and climate. Should
its cultivation prove successful, a new mine OF
wealth would be opened to the tller of the
soil; and instead Of depending upon foreign
countries for supplies Of sugar and molasscS,
they could be had at our own doors, manuiac-
tured by our own people.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-05-05

nTGovernor Houston has d,sbanded two
companies OF Texas rangers.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

TNTlE newly elected Board of School
Il Commissioners will meet in Elkton on
MONDAY, the l4th inst, at II o'clock, for
the purpose of org,nizing. b. F. MAY,
Secretary Of Late Board.
May 5, lS60-2w.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-05-05

G~l In Baltimore paper We find the
following notice of F. w. Thomas, Esq,
who delivered two very interesting and pleas
ing lectures here, in November last
F.W. THoMAs.-This gentleman, well known
to our literary community as writer and
lecturer of cXcellect abilities, left Baltimore
yesterday on visit to Cumberland, Wheeling,
and other points along the line ofthc Ban-
more and Ohio road for the purpose talking
notes for a book of observations on the South,
which he is now preparing. Mr.. Thomas will
also lecture at various points upon the attrac-
tive and interesting subjects on which he has
already spoken in Baltimore, Washington,
Richmond, and other cities.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-05-05

GIVE have had considerable excite
mcnt in town this week. The Charleston
Convention, the Prize Fight, and tle approach
ing town election. They have all been thor
oughly discussed. Go almost whcie we may,
we are sure to hear one or all Of these subjects
talked about. The admirers Of IIccuan con-
tend that he was fairly the winner, and is
entitled to the belt. The democrats look
finally come to; some Of them, however,
we understand, assert that if the great demo-
cratic party is broken up, the sUniom is gone"
So you who have sc tears to shed - for the
untimcly death ofyour country, 90 prepare to
shed them now"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-05-05

FATAL AcCIDENT.-Joseph Peoples,
youth some fourteen years of age, a son Of
Mr.. William Peoples, Eastland, Lancaster
county, Pa, died at the Railroad Hotel Har-
riSvle, on Tuesday night last, from injuries
received on Friday the 18th inst Willie
returning with heavily loaded team from
Port Deposit, when between Krauss' and
West Nottingham, he attempted to get down
from the wagon while in motion, when from a
sudden jolt, he was thrown into and became
fast in Part of the gearing, by which he was
dragged considerable distance, and when
he became dsengaged the wheels pas sed over
him, breaking u leg and otherwise injuring
HMM shocking manner.-lIU. Gazette.
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FOR RENT.-The Office & Stabling,
NEAR the Railroad Depot, formerly &C.
~ cupied by Mr.. JOS. P. Bradbury.
Apply to Capt. l.. G. FORD,
April 81, l8G0-4w. Elkton, Nd.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-05-05
SEVENTH PUBLIC QUARTERLY REPORT OF
ELKTON ACADEMY.

TTNHE Third Term of the Academical Year
4 has expired on Friday, April 9th.
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CHEAP BOOKS.

CHEAP BOOKS.
WE have just received from ME Auction Trade
w Sales, a varied assortment of very Cheap
Books, suitable for private or public libraries
j. 4. HEAD,
April II. AT Market ST., Wilmington
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-05-05

AGRICULTURAL SoCIETY.-We have
heard nothing lately of the Maryland Agricul-
tural Society holding its next Annual Meeting
in this county. In the American Farmer for
May, We find the following item in relation to
the Society;
"Mr. Merrymnn, President of the Agricrl-
tural Society, through the Daily Exchange,
announces that the Society has been offered
the use OF twenty five acres Of ground, at
Canton, for five years, Tor the purpose of
holding its exhibitions, and appeals to the
citizens of Baltimore to raise the sum of six
| thousand dollars for the purpose of fitting up
the grounds. We hope this appeal will not
be in vain. The citizens OF Baltimore and the
Corporation should take the matter up as one
that concerns their interest and their credit,
and not only tit up the grounds but insure the
Society against loss. If the matter were
entered into in a liberal spirit with deter
minaion to succeed we have no doubt of an
exhibition which will pay all expenses"
The great drawback to the Society meeting
here is, that there is no organization Of the
kind in this county. And though this may be
a satisfactory reason to the Society, we think
they would be doing Il good thing for the
cause Of agricu lture, by holding their exhibit
tion here. 1t would have the effect of waking
our farmers up to sense Of their duty to
themselves and the county. 1t is "A fact not
to be denied that wherever County Societies
are found, there the cultivation OF the soil is
in much farther advanced state. But whether
the exhibition is held here or not, we hope
our farmers will form a County Agricultural
La of
the kind. We are surprised that the farmers
arc SO negligent of their interest. The mem
5ers ofnearly every other branch Of business,
unite and form societies and consult and
dev Use means TO protect themselves; while
the farmers-upon whom we depend for
almost everything stand alone, without any
protection. Act after act is passed by Con-
greSS to protect our mechanics and manuiac-
turcrs, while comparatively no attention is
| given to the interests of the farmer. A
Reciprocity Treaty" has even been made,
whereby the farmers ofthiscountry are cheated
out Of hundreds of thousands Of dollars
annually.
| Besides the opportunity to devise means for
| protection which is afforded by these societies,
the farmers. by the interchange Of views OIL
the various branches of agricultural, become
more intelligent and better acquainted with,
and qualified for the important mission they
have to perform, their labors become easier,
and their profits greater. We hope to see a
waking up on the part of our farmers to the
Importance Of this subject.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-11-20

THE USES OF THE MINERAL OIL.-It
has been asked what is the use of the oil
now being pumped out of the oil wells of
Pennsylvania.
LIST. In medicine it has long been used
under the name of Seneca oil, and is a
valuable liniment, possessing nearly all
the virtues Of arnica, &c.
Cd. As solvent of gums, gutta per-
cha, India rubber, &c. it is said to be
preferable to any other article.
Sd. La the manufacture OF gas it is
said to be cheaper and better than the
best fish OIL
4th. 1t is now used to certain extent
for lubricating purposes, but experiments
are in progress which justify the belief
that 1t can be made one of the best lu-
bricators in the world.
9Th. As an illuminating oil, it excels
everything yet produced. 1t is already
adopted to a great extent by the various
railroad lines. and the Government has
just closed large contract for it to sup
ply the light houses upon our coast. In
tact it possesses 20 percent. more ilumi-
mating power than the best coal oil, and
from the fact that it does not chill in the
cold is far superior to the best sperm oil .
In fact, coal oil no longer pays for max :
ing, and soon the poor whale will be fol
lowed only for his bones.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-11-20
Resolutions Of Thanks.

AT special meeting of the 1ndepen-
dence Wide Awakes, held at the Office oil
JED LAKE, Esq, on Saturday, Nov 18th,
1860, it was unanimously
Resolved That the thanks of this Company
are due and hereby rendered to JAMES
WooLNoUGH, of Dubuque, for his indefatigable
exertions to procure fire works for our ceebrsl
ton of the 10th inst.
ResoLred, That our cordial acknowl Judgments
are hereby rendered to Messrs. ROUSE d WILL
JAMS, of Dubuque, for the use of their cannon
for that occasion.
Resoloed, That we extend our thanks to Mr.
Pinto, the general agent of the Dubuque d.
Sioux City Rail Road, for bringing said can
non to Independence and returning it to Dubu-
que free of charge
Resolped, That we acknowledge our obliga-
tions to the citizens of Quasqueton, for the use
of their cannon for that occasion.
Resolced, That our heartiest thanks are due
and are herewith extended to Mr.. L. SroUr, for
the use Of his lumber for the construction of the
Wigwam.
Resolved, That we acknowledge with most
grateful feelings our obligations to the Repub-
lican men and women of the County for the
liberal supply of provisions furnished, and the
hearty manner with which they co-operated
with us in celebrating the triumph Of the Re-
publican Party.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-11-20
Busine Notices.

Ey If any OF our readers have occa
sion TO purchase, in Dubuque, anything
in the line Of Fruits, Nuts, Segars. To.
bacco, Pipes, Fireworks, &c, &c, BY all
means let them go TO jim WooLNouGH
Besides the fact that JIM keeps on hand
the best of everything in his line. and
sells at the lowest possible prices, there
Is another iniucement for patronizing
him. JIM is certainly one of the most
clever, accommodating, and whole soul
ed fellows alive, always ready 10 run his
legs off TO accommodate his friends and
customers. Whatever you may order
from him, you will be sure to get, if it
is possible for him to procure 1t, and it is
just as sure to be Of the best quality.
Such has been our experience, and we
invite our friends to try him.
We call attention to the advertisement
Of SMITH IL CANNON, Of Dubuque, to be
found in another column. Those who are
dealing in their line of goods can find no
more accommodating, prompt or reliable
men to deal with Mr.. CANNON is well
and favoraby known throughout this re-
gion, and our friends can be sure Of re
ceiying the best of goods from the firm.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-11-20
Markets.

Markets.
Eg- Wheat has taken another fall and
is now selling on our streets at 50@53
cents, the receipts being rather limited.
In Oats and Corn there is 10 movement,
and they are held nominally at Is cents.
Butter is selling at l0@12, and Eggs at
| cents.
In Dubuque Wheat is dull, and prices
declining. 1t is quoted at 63@68 cents.
Oats 18 cents, Corn, 1920 cents. But
ter ll@l3 cents. Eggs II cents.
In Chicago, on Saturday, Wheat de-
cined 2@3 cents. Prices ranged from
1903 cents. Corn also declined, selling
for 80 cents in store. Oats had also de-
clined.