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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

THE WIDOW WILsoN.-We noticed, a
week or two since, the advent of n strange
woman into our Borough who was soliciting
aid to enable her to reach Texas, which she
claimed as her home. While here she con-
fined her visits, with but few exceptions, to
professional gcntlcman--Lawyers and Doctors
alleging that her deceased husband was
member Of the bar, and that, from that fact,
she had some claim upon the fraternity
Her letters from distinguished gentlemen,
most OF whom are dead, did not serve to give
her much influence with the lawyers, and her
COLLECTIONS were therefore limited. Leaving
here she proceeded to Marcus Hook where,
we arc told, she was more successful. She
visited a kind Southern gentleman,
who, after long private interview, which she
always requested, gave her ten do liars. From
Hook she went to W lmington, from thence
to Newark, and from there to Elkton, al all of
which places, she was more or less fortunate
in her business. AT the latter place she was
escorted through the country in carriage
drawn by pair OF fine horses. Previous to
her departure, however, it was discovered
that the widow Wilson was a man disguised
in woman's attire. She was suffered, after
her sex became known, to depart unmolcsted.
Those of our citizens who contributed to the
woman mans budget, now pronounce the
whole affair "ridiculous. ~ Chester Republican.
AS far as we have been able to ascertain
there has been no such character as the
above here, and think our contemporary is
misinformcd. Had she paid us visit, we do
not think she would have been very successful,
as the legal fraternity here arc firm adherents
Of the injunction of Sam Weller: "Beware
of the Nidders''
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

COUNTERFEIT Ten DOLLAR GotD PIECE. -
A dangerous counterfeit ten dollar gold coin
has made its appearance in New York. 1t
answered oil the tests Of weight, sound. cir!
conference and thickness, and was SO perfect
that number received at the suh.treasnry
office were held to be geniiine by men who had
all their lives been accustomed to handle coin,
and one offered to bet 800 to ten that they
were genuine.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

IThcre is yet no certainty as to how
many persons were lost by the wreck of the
Hungarian. They are variously reported at
from $50 to 300. There were quite number
Of eminent persons OH board the Inflated
steamer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

OOne of our Democratic contemporaries
makes motion 10 strike out the ma x i'm in
its party Of " Principles not Men, We
think the country would get along much bet.
ter if the whole rotten concern was stricken
nHF
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

A LoRD's CIGAns. few days ago the sale
of Lord Henry Seymour's cigars took place at
Paris, in presence of a very large assemblage
of lovers Of the nicotian weed. The bidding
was spirited, no cigar being sold under IL
sous, and in several instances at 50 sous each,
even when the lots were large. His Lordship
had accumulated l6 900 cigars.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

NAbout year ago there was an
item in the Local column of the Wing, which
spoke of the contemplated removal Of the
machine shops of the p. W. Il B. Rail Road
from Wilmington to this town. This was a
mistake we now believe, as the company
did not intend to move from Wilmington,
else they would at the time some Of their car
works were burnt last fall
The want of a machine shop, at which our
farmers and mechanics could obtain articles
now in every day use, is very much felt in
this county.
Indeed Elkton needs very much an Increase
of shops, for the manufacture of farming i'm
plencnts, We have but two blacksmith, and
wheelwright shops, and but one iron foun-
dry, altogether unable to manufacture the
quantity needed consequently our farmers
and mechanics are forced to go to Whining
ton, Baltimore and other places to procure
what to them could be obtained cheaper if
manufactured IN town. There is not single
turning lathe for iron in this town. Owing to
the amount Of land farmed in this county, our
means; so that their wants may be met
And if in the midst Of harvest the smallest
casting connected with reaper or mower
should by any means be broken, they cannot
have the brake mcnded at nearer point than
Wilmington.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

Curious. The Delaware County Republic
can states that there is tombstone in St.
Martins Church, Marcus Hook, bearing the
following inscription. Elizabeth Smith
born Aug. 1900, died Oct. 1902" Thus show
ing although her age was only little over
l03 years-the fact Of having lived in THREE
successive centuries. the Eth, 18th, and l9,h.
Where, may we ask, among the Wondering
to,hbs of this post-deuvian world, is to be
found parallel record.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

70 The case of the Mayor and Councils
against the Police Commissioners of Balti.
more, testing the constitutonality of the Po-
lice Bills lately passed by the Legislature, is
not yet concluded.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

LATER FROM HAvANA.-New Orleans, Feb.
25.-Ilavana dates of the Goth have been re-
ceivcd. A Spanish born American citizen
having been claimed by the Spanish authori-
ties for military service. was required to find
substitute or pay $1,000. United States
Consul Helm demanded his release, but it was
refused, when the man paid the thousand dol
lars under protest. The correspondence has
been transmitted to Washington.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

TALL SENATOR'S In the Senate of Maine
there are seven men who are six feet and two
inches high nine that are six feet high: fif.
teen that are five feet ten inches high, and the
shortest Senator is five feet seven inches
This is undoubtedly the highest Senate ever
convened in the State.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

OYSTERS FOR HAVANA. The smack Erin.
cess, burthen % tons, sailed from Norfolk,
Va. on Saturday. with cargo Of oysters in
the shell, packed in ice, for Havana. vessel
and cargo owned by Capt. Henry Fitzgerald.
This is the smallest vessel and the first ven.
ture of oysters that has ever left that port for
Havana.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03
ELK1ON, MD.

HAEING purchased the stock of A. G.
Ii Tnitc, Esq, have resumed business
at the Old Stand. and intend keeping full
assortment of Goods. The patronage of my
friends and the public generally is respect
fully solicited.
TERMS-SiX months credit on running
accounts of twelve months.
Prompt settlements pos itively required.
Mar 8. lS6O-6m.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

UTThomas Bryson of Elk Neck, who
was so severely cat a few weeks ago by Fore
acre, has nearly recovered although one OF
his wounds was at the time considered ~
mortal one.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

DEAD.-Thc California papers an
nounce the death of David ". Gilmore for
merly of Port Deposit. lie died at San
Francisco on the 9th If January and was
buried with the llonors Of Free Masonry
He was 81 years fagc.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

TThe bill to incorporate the purchasers
Of the EIkton, Andora and Lewisvillc Plank
Road, passed the House Of Delegates, on Wed.
nesday. IT.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

TURNED ELlToR.-Rev. John W.
Mears. late pastor of the Presbyterian Church,
Milford, Del, and formerly pastor of the
Presbyterian church in this town, has become
associated with Rev. DR.. IIoughton, in the
e1itorship of the " American Presbyterian, F."
the New.SchoGl Presby terrain paper Of Phila.
delphia. Mr.. Mears is vigorous writer, as
well as ripe scholar, and while resident of
Elkton, published volume entitled the
Bible in the orkshop."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

DrThe King of Siam has expressed his ad.
miration Of American character by namcng
his youngest son George Washington.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

OThe Opposition Party Ct North Caro-
lima have nominated John Poole, for Cover.
nor.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03
Blacksmith Wanted.

4 MAN who understands Country Work
IA generally, will find II steady Job, by
inquirng at the Office of The Cecil Wing. or
Of the subscriber, at Charlcstown, Cecil
comfy, Md. S. LOGAN, SIR.
Mar 3, lS60-3w
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03
WANTED.

RLACk Oak Wood, Corn, Oats, Wheat
- Potatoes. Flour and Meal, in exchange
for Store Goods, at the new store, east end
Of Elkt11. WM. McCLELLAND.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

WOoDM.AN, SPARE THAT TREE. -
We learn with regret that the trees along the
road leading from town to Red Hill, near the
creek, are being cut down. These, in the
summer afforded fine shade, and made it a
pleasant place to sit and rest, after I" Walk
to the Creek" which few years ago was so
fashionable. If they are not already all cut
down, we appeal in the name of all that is
lovely and pleasant:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

1--WE are informed that there we're
three hcrrings caught on Tuesday last, Feb
ruary 2Sth ult., at the fishing shore Of John
W. Shippers. Esq.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

COMMITTED TO JAIL.-Sherif Oldham
on Thursday last, placed for safe Keeping in
the Elk'on Jail, a Mr.. John Hill, tyom near
Port Deposit, charged with selling liquor on
SuunnN-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

DTThe locofocos Of Pennsylvania, have
nominated Henry D. Foster, of Westmore-
land county, for Governor.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
THIS is to give notice, that the subscri-
L Der OF Cecil county, hath obtained from
the Orphans Court of said comfy, letters Of
administration on the personal estate OF John
G. Anderson, late of SAID county, deceased,
All persons having claims against the said
deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof duly anthem
tlcatch, on or before the 2Sh day of Fcbru-
airy, 1860; they may otherwise. by law, be
excluded from all benefit of said estate
All persons indebted to said estate arc
requested to make immediate payment to
the subscriber. Given under my hand this
Bird day of March, 1860.
ISAAC UTTER.
Administrator of John G. Anderson. decd.
Tcst-JAs. MCCAuLEY, Reg.
Mar 3, lS6D--6w
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03
"oh, Woodman spare that tree

EXCHANGE OF PRoPERrY. MIR. r. r. MAY,
of this town, has exchanged his Stockton St.
property to Mr.. DANIEL BRATroN, for the
COLLINS house aud lot at the East end of
Main St. formerly built by Kcnrald.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03


ss&As.A their grounds. to their stock of
ORNAMENTAL AND FRrIT TREES. EvERGREENS.
SnRrBRERY, GRAPE VINES, Roses, STRAWBERRY,
RASPBERRY PLANTS. &c.
10000 Ever blooming Roses of the most approved
kinds
Sotata Augusta Lamarque. Ophir, Cloth OF
Gold, La Refine. per 100 Slj to $40.
Plants. Trees &c. carefully packed and for.
warded at the risk Of the purchaser, to any part
of the country.
fine assortment OF choice Flower Seed Dutch
Dubious Roots such as llyacinhs, Tulips, Double
Jonquils; Giadio!us. Iris Snowdrops. &c.
general collection of Green House Plants,
embracing. all'th leading varieties.
Bouquets made to order with neatness and
dispatch.
Catalogues furnished on application.
We arc now taking orders for our new Seeding
Strawberry (Fillmorc) which will be delivered to
applicants on and after the I'd of April next
For further information send for a circular.
SAMUEL FEAST & SONS.
Corner Charles and Saratoga streets.
Jan IS, ls60-3m. BALTIMORE
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03
PUBLIC SALE.

TINE subscriber will offer at Public Sale
l. on SATURDAY, March 10th, 1860, at
the farm on which lie now resides, known as
the Shocklcy Farm, near Lutton's Corner, |
mile from Cherry Hill and 3 miles from
Elkton, the following property, to-wit:
~ 5 head of Young Horses, iy: So "A
gaEA two of them Brood Mares 4 y N
Nzzs.Nwith foal. These horses :, " w
are Of good stock, and are well worthy tie
special attention Of persons wanting ii first
rate horse. 4 good MICH COWS, 3 Calves,
3 Shoats. = horse Wagon, | light road
Wagon, Carriage and Harness, l Cutting
Box, Grindstonc, Scythes, Grain Cradles,
Revolving Rake, Plows, lIarrnws, Cultiva
tors. A lot Of Wagon and Plow Harness
Forks. Rakes, ShovcIs, Hoes and Spades
UySale to commence at ~ O'clock A. NJ.
when Terms will be made known.
TOBIAS MckINSEY.
Mar g. lS60-tS
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

HCANOES.-Peruvian California, and A
" A. Mexican. For sale by
Mar 3, 1860. ID. SCOTT 4 BRO.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03
FOR SALE.

* lot of good White Oak Post, and also
IN two-horse WAGON; and WOOD,
also for sale At the new store, east end Of
Elkton, by WIN. McCL,ELI, AND.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

Francis Pa,ke, Esq. died at his resi-.
dencc in West Chester, Oh Tuesday last.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03
10000 Chestnut Rails, for Sale.

MAYHEM necessary they will be delivered
w at any landing within twenty miles,
Inquire of the subscriber, in Elk Neck. or
by letter to the North East p. o., Cecil
county, Md. ISAAC Z. COLLINGS.
Nov 10, lS59-tf
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

CoLoNIzATIoN.-The travelling agent
OF the Maryland State Colonization Society
reports the receipt of funds from Cecil county
to be, during the month of January. from
Port Deposit, $21.715; Elkton $23 so: North
East. Sc co. Principle, $3.50. Total from
the county, $685.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03


DTThe Vigilant Fire Company of this
town Withhold their annual meeting on NJ onday
evening, next, the 9Th inst, at j. b. Rowan
Office; at which time officers ofthe company
for the ensuing year W i'll be elected, and other
business connected with the company will be
transacted.
15-From the Denton journal of
Saturday last we extract the following from a
description of the American Hotel, in that
town which was burned ON Sunday the 18th
ult
The building destroyed was beyond doubt
the most substantially built and best finished
in the county. The wals-whch will stand
apparently but little damagcd-are Of unusual
thickness, and the entire interior was con-
structcd OF the very best article Of North
Caro- lima pine. 1t was coStructed many years
ago by the late Capt. Joseph Richardson, at a
cost of about seven thousand dollars. 1t
belonged to the widow of Capt r., who now
resides in Cecil county. The property was
insured several years ago in the Cecil company,
but unless MIR. r. has kept the policy renewed
herself, there was no insurance on the pro-
pery at the time Of its destruction. None of
the out buildings were burned.
From Mr.. +. A. Ellis, Secretary of the
Cecil county Mutual Fire Insurance Company,
we learn that the above mentioned property,
was never insured in the Cecil Company.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03
II. CT. REESE,
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods,

Groceries, H0ramare, Qucensware, Hats, Caps,
Boofs, Shoes, &c.,
MAIN STREET, opposite North, next door
to DI. MitchelPs Drug Store,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

CoRREcTIoN.-We are requested by
Rev. Joseph illcr, OF Cherry Hill, to state
that in the beginning of the sketch of his
fathers life, he read; that "members of the
different churches would with S ONE exceptions
drink, frolic and Dance" but not on the
Sabbath day.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03
NOTICE.

In the Circuit Court for Cecil county, !
February 10Th, 1850.
nRDERED, That the sale made and
~ reported by James y. Mccullough,
Trustee for the sale of the Real Estate Of
John Is. Duhrec and John Jnstion, be ratified
and confirmed, unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown on or before the fifth day
OF May, next; provided a copy of this order
he inserted in some newspaper printed in
Cecil county, once Il week for one month
before the fourth day OF April, next.
The report states the amount of sales to
be $1,000. W.. RICKETTS,.
True copy test, Clerk.
". II. RICKETTS,,
Mar s, loJo-lm Clerk.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03
POPs Deposit Items.
lEEroRrED FOR THE CECIL WHICH,
POM DEpOsIT, March I, go.

PoRT DEPOSIT, March I, go.
The election for corporate officers
resulted in the choice of Jno. p. yanneman,
40, r. II. Smith 1879, J. II. Rowland 1877,
J. W. Beaver lO7, j. Tome lO4. There were
lfo votes polled. The old Board hav ing been
re-choscn we may look for a pavement and
engine house crcditable to the town, aud their
views for its Improvement have been endorsed
The river is clear Office. Yesterday
the Port Deposit" arrived from Baltimore
thoroughly repaired and looking better than
when her first trip was made. She resumes
her regular roate this morning. and Christic's
star is waning.
-One Of the Baltimore Cos boats
will open the season to-day on the bay line.
during the past month the little
folks have suffered severely from colds and
fcrers; very many have been i'll. and some
apparently, near to death. Yet none have
been snatchcd away thus far, no homes
darkcned and saddened by the going out Of
the household light.
-" Granite" Of the i" Democrat"
Will refer to Mr.. 1leckart's speech in the
Town Hall before the election, will renicln-
Der his connection with the Railroad bridge
and the " holding bill'' of his own he now
is pressing through, and he will say nothing
about misrepresentation in thepa of items"
The inspection bill was amended after the
protest, and the 20 Inspectors for Port is not
n firm ybnp
hope for democratic governor. As to
iHb'ralify" l would rather Granite, had
not used the word, he knows it is not cor
rect. Items has no disposition to state other
than plain facts. In regard to the senator no.
thing but facts were written and not all of them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

LARGE HoG.-Mr. Henry Wood killed
during the present week hog, which when
dressed weighed 565 pounds.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

VA correspondent writes to know
what we think of the proposition TO hold the
next State agricultural Fair at Elkton p
We heartily endorse it. For several years we
have heard the project of holding an Agricul-
tural Fair at this place discussed but as vet
it has resulted in nothing tangible. In nearly
every county in adjoining and sister States,
an Agricultural Fair is held annually; and we
see no good reason why we cannot have one
in Cecil. We can grow as good grass and
grain, as fine horses and fat bulocks, and as
big hogs as any other county; and our far
mers are as industrious, intelligent and cncr-
getic, rs the farmers of any other portion of
the Union. Then why not have Fair in this
as well as in any other county2 Heretofore
our farmers have been too careless or indif-
trrcnt in regard to their own interest, and
while attending Fairs in other counties have
never given serious thought to the idea OF
holding one at home.
We trust every effort will be made to have
the State Fair held here this fall; but failing in
that our farmers should not be dishcartencd
but should go to work and show the world,
that some things can be done as well as others,
and chat if Cecil cannot have State Agricul-
tural Fair within her borders, she can at least
get up first-rate county fair. Farmers what
say youl Shall we have an Agricultural
Fair in Cecil county, We hope the right
move in the right direction will he made and
we trust our farmers, manufacturers and
mechanics will see the need of speedy action
in this matter
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03
Fruit and Ornamental Trees,
greenhouse Plants, EyergreenS

y AS the season is approaching for the
- transplanting Trees. &c. the subscribers
a. beg to call the attention of the public
:" and all those interested in Identifying
. their grounds 10 their stock of
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-03-03

DRAINING TILE.
MARYLAND
Tile and Fire Brick Works,
South SIDE OF TIE BASIN.
nFFICE-Cmner Of PINE and LEXINGTON
" Street BALTIMORE
The subscribers have constantly On hand any
quantity Of
DRAINING TILE,
Of the most approved pattern, which, they will
dispose of at low prices
HORSE SHOE TILE SOLE TIE,
!; inches in the bore, /! inches in the bore
81 u -.
G. tt q q
1INTNN; !tiiTENHOUSE CRoFOTr,
Fob !, S60-ly Projectors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-27
A coNTENTED FARMER.

Once upon a time Frederick, kingof Prus
sia. surnamed sold Fritz" took ride and
espied an old farmer, blowing his acre by the
wayside, cheerily singing his melody.
''You must be well off, old man" said the
king. "Does this acre belong to you, on
which YOU 80 industriously labor"
"No, sir, replied the farmer, who knew not
that it was the king; 81 am not so rich as
that; pillow for wages"
How much do you get day?' asked the
king.
Eight groschen," (about twenty cents,l
said the farmer.
i9 This is not much" replied the king; ''can
you get along with this?
Get along and have something LETT"
elbow is that?"
The farmer smiled and said.
well, if must tell you. Two grochen
are for myself and wife, two | pay my old
debts; two lend away; and two give away
for the Lords sake"
.sThis is mystery which | cannot solve,
replied the king.
'.Then will solve it for you" said the
farmer.
Il have two old parents at home who kept
me when was weak and needed help; and
now that they are weak and need help, keep
them. This is my debt, toward which | pay
two groschen day. The third pair of gros-
chen, which | lend away, | spend for my
children, that they may receive Christian IN
struction. This viii come handy to me and
my wife when we get old. With the last
two ,groschen | maintain two sick sisters.
whom would not be compelled to keep; this
/ give for the Lords sake"
The king, we'll pleased with his answer,
said:
"Brayely spoken, old man. Now | will
also give you something to guess. Have you
ever seen me before?"
Never" said the farmer.
"In less than five minutes you shall see me
fifty times, and carry in your pocket fifty, OF
my likenesses."
This is riddle which | cannot unravel,"
said the farmer.
"Then will do it for YOU" replied the
king.
Thrusting his hand into his pocket, and
counting him fifty bran-new gold pieces into
his hand, stamped with his royal likeness,
he said to the astonished farmer, who knew
not what was coming,
1.-THE coin is genuine, for it also comes
from our Lord God, and am his paymaster
I bid you adieu." German Messenger.