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SOCIAL BALL
AT THE
SAN JU AN HOT l..

The undersigned will give Social Ball at the San
Juan Hotel, North San Juan,
Monday Evening, July ard, 1861,
To which his friends and patrons, and the public
generally, respectfully invited.
T.G. PRICE, Proprietor.
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DIED..

At Manzanita Hill, on Thursday, 18th. inst.,
very suddenly, of fit, Edwin, son of Edwin and
Matilda John, aged about Is months,
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U Great Britain is composed of union, as
well as the United States. Let her once recog-
nize the secession doctrine, and Ireland and
Canada may attempt holding her to practic al
demonstration of the theory.
The hydraulic press., 1861-07-20

Capt. Battersby We have used one of your
Leclair Lamps for some time, and find it to give
a good cheap and brilliant light, and to be the
most economical now in use. We take pleasure
in recommending it to the public.
HECHT & PRATT.
The hydraulic press., 1861-07-20

Capt. Battersty IL have now in use at my of
fee, the Leclair Lamp" which obtained from
you. I have given it fair trial, and am satisfied
that it is superior to any light have ever used
The fame is soft and brilliant, giving equally as
much light as two Kerosene lamps of equal size
and at least three sperm candles. For cheap
ness it cannot be excelled.
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North San Juan, May l6, 1861.

The Lec1air Lanap.-I have had the celebrated
Leclair Lamp in use for some time, and have no
hesitation in pronouncing it superior as burner
both as regards cheapness and brilliancy, to any
other lamp now offered for sale. The light is
soft and luminous, and lamp of parlor size
equal to at least four sperm candles.
w. LATT1MORE.
North San Juan, May IA, 1861.
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during the coming season at
Much Reduced Prices.
Staple Drugs and Chemicals;
Paints and Painters Stock;
Window Glass, of all sizes,
Paint and all other Brushes;
Oils--Lamp, Paint and Nentsfoot,
Varnishes, Gold and Silver Leaf
Soda Bottle, and other Corks;
Acids--Nitric, Muriatic sc:
Spices, (vvhole) Indigo, Glue:
Trusses, Supporters and Braces;
Turpentine, Camphene and C Oal OIL
Hops, and Brewers Materials;
SOda--Sal and Bicarb. Gre am Tartar
AGENTS FOR
Jayne's, Ayers. and G Graefenberg Medicines;
Fish's, Mrs Aliens. and Woods Hair Restorative
Halls Balsam: Scovll's Blood and Liver Syrup
Browns Bronchial Troches; and all the most pop
ular patent medicines Of theday.
decle 3m RICE, COFFIN co.
q, street, Marysvills.
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PLOWS, STOVES, &C,
"IIE undersigned havinc>A

TllE undersigned having~e
l. bought the Foundry of N&SsT4
Mr. Jacob Heckendorn, and sazS AS,nxe
removed to the rear Of his Pin and Stove
Store, with the right to manufacture his
celebrated ECONOMICAL PLDW, is now
prepared to furnish Farmers with them ready
made in the best manner by experienced
workmen, and Of tho very best material.
would also say that have occurred tho
services OF Mr.. Heckendorn, under whose
supervision the Flows are all made Farmers
may, therefore, rely upon them being perfect
in all their parts.
have also large stock Of COOK AND
OTHER STOVES, together with fa;i sup
ply Of PIN-WARE, ShoveIs, Forks, Rakex,
Churns. &c, all Of which will be sold at q
very low price TO suit thc hard tines.
Gy-Castings for almost all the plows n.
general use. Stoves Repaired. ODD Plates
made to suit.
Call and see our new establishment, at tho
old Stove House, corner of Main and Bridge
Streets, where YOU can get ala,ost anything
you want.
U-Roofing and Spouting, &c, .attended
to as usual. JOS. P. CANTWELL.
Elkton, Feb %, 1861.
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Che nlarkcts.
ElktOn Market.

ELKTos, May 4 1861.
Rcd Wheat 81 % to 5000, White do.
Sl,37 to 5000, old Corn 81, new Corn 81
Oats 70. Lime, ISL cents per bushcl.
BALTIMORE. May 3rd.-Goo6 to prime
red wheat 81 SO 10 81 SIS. prime white wheat
SLIGO to $l.65. Corn CT to G. cents. Oats
81 to 81 cts.
WILMINGTON. May 3d.-whcat 81. 80
Corn 60 cts; Oats 80 30cts, Flour SOS a
Sc %. Clover Seed So. 50 $500 Timothy
do. 1918 $500
The PHILADELPHIA MARKET. May 3rd.-
White Wheat, Sl.40 81 so. Red do,
sl.33 a Sl.34 Corn, 81 q 62 cts, new Corn
80 c's, Oats, 81 80 cts. Flour extra $3.50
ss7.0o.
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Bridge Notice.

NOTICE is hereby gwen that application
~ will be made to the County Commits
sioncrs of Cecil county, at their first regular
meeting after the 9Th day Of &ay, next. for
the erection of Bridge Oter North East
creek on the road leading from the Elkton
and Nottingham road to the North East and
Bay View road, near Crawford's Factory.
April 6, 1S6l-5w.
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Bridge Notice,

NOTICE is hereby given that application
IN will be made to the County Commits
sioners Of Cecil county at their first regular
meeting after the 9th day OF Mag. next, for
the erection of Bridge over Mill Creek near
PerryviIle, on the road leading from the
latter place to Principle.
April &, lSjl-l5W.
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60 tealrrs ano Correspondents.

~Want of space bag compelled us to
ahrilge the letter of our Port Deposit cores
pondcnt. We hope to hear from him often.
His correspondence is the kind that news
paper men likc-brirf, concise and full of
facts.
CO.. Passing Away - shall have q place
next week.
UtWe are under obligations to Col N. Y.
Kidd for copy of :hc Governors Message.
tG5-Ths Ode to Science, by M,tlcsis -
which we neglected to notice last week, is too
long tor the present crowded condition Of our
columns.
o. Union in Elkton.' We admire G.
HIS patriotism, but not his poetry. Try again
U- rhe communication of o. p. .. was
crowded out this week, but will appear in our
next issue.
tE'On our first page will be found a very
Interesting article addressed to " The Union
Women of the Border States.'' 1t breathes
pure spirit Of patriotism through every
glowing line, showing the just and lively
appreciation the author has of the mAlti-
tudnous blessings the women of the United
States enjoy. What a beautiful contrast such
sentiments are to those entertained and
expressed by too many Of the flrer portion of
Cur community. who, with their delicate fin
gels, threaten to rend the fig under whose
folds alone, throughout all time, from the
beginning Of the world to the present day,
woman has been sheltered. and protected
refined and respected. to a dcgree unknown
an the annals of civilization. Contrast the
womsn Of the United States with any others
in the known world and behold that exalted
position the civliz ing influence of eur flee
institutions has placed them in, and they will
surely blush for having allowed one throb OF
'yml'athy for treason to pulsate through their
searts.
1|Thc article on Delaware Shad Fishing
viii interest those Of our readers Interested in
taking the funny tribe.
u We hope to hear often from cur sth
District correspondent, also from :. O. p. or
DvWc give an account or AS many Of the
volunteer companies, this week, as We could
CLEAN particulars Of. We hear Of sew eral
others forming in every part OF the county,
and will be glad to receive the numbers
enrolled, and names of officers of all for
publication. Let the people Of tie country
know that Cecll is not rotten to the core with
Treason.
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ORPHANS, COURT.

THE STATED MEETINGS Of the Or.
l. phans' Court of Cecil county will be
he Id on the Second TUESDAY in every
month. Executors. Administrators and
Guardians, wanting their accounts stated,
will please bring in the vouchers Il few days
before Court. JAMES McCAULEY,
July II, 1858. Register.
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COLU VI 81 A.


Lives of Coiumbia's LAVAL sons.
Use who can upward lift his eyes,
And feel no patriotic thrill.
That there our starry banner hies:
Upon who's, lips there will not he
God bless the banner of the free.
Aye. lives there ONE who feels no pride
To stand within the sacred Hall
VI Independence, where were pledged
The lives the fortunes. honor. all.
tf those who. one in hear, and mind,
Our Country's Declaration signed,
rAS THERE RE ONE who Will net woar
Upon his GROW shade Of glopm.
When on Mount Vernon he may stand
Beside an unprctcndng tomb,
Rcrcrcd because il holds tho dust,
or " ashington III sacred trust,
Aye. lives there ONE whose heart will not
Beat quicker. when above his hoad
The .hait OF Bunker Hill is seen.
Upon the heights where patriots bed,
And noble Warren wrote his name
In blood upon the scroll of f.mo'
Aye, lives there ONE who, when no hears
Our Hail Columbia, will not u and
Erect in pride, and shout, all hail
Columbia is my native land.
Here let me live. and find II grave
Ger which my Country Flag shall wave ,"
Say. il there oSE' Hark hear tho shout
That rises from the wales below,
And pe.is above tho mountain tops.
In thundcrs of responsive No!'
PATRIOT Iovo ana pride are thrown
Der ALL Columbia calls her swn.
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NOTICE

To Collectors md Trustees Of Poor.
TIME Collectors and Trustees Of the Poor
l. recently appointed for 1861, are required
to take the 6. Test Oath - before the Clerk
Of the Circuit for Cecil county, on or before
the 4th day Of May next. By Order.
J. S. CRAWFORD, Clerk
April 10, lSGl-4w CONS Cecil county.
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NOTICE.

TNllE undersigned would announce that
i he has sold to Mr.. j. p. Cantwell the
entire Machinery and Appurtenances of the
Elkton Iron Foundry, including the exclu-
sivc Patent Right to manufacture and sell his
Patent Economical Plow for Cecil county.
Md and certain other priv ilegcs in Kent
county: Md, and while he respectfully
returns thanks to his former friends, would
take this occasion to recommend them to
favor his successor with their patrona ge i,
under the belief that they will meet with
entire satisfaction.
MARI, 1861. j. HECkENDORN.
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Il Gard from Elias Ho,re, Jr.

Il Gard from Elias Hope, Jr.
All persons arc cautioned not to make denI
in, or use any Sewing Machines which sew
from two spools and mako the stitch known
MS the Grover i Baker stitch. unless tho sane
are purchased from tho Grover Il Baker Sow
ing Machine Company, or their Agents or
Licenses, and stamped under my patent Of
september 10, 1913.
Said Company, and their Licenses, alone,
are legally authorized, under their own patents,
and my said patent, during the extended
term thereof, to make and sell this kind Of
Sewing Machine, apd all others are pracies
upon my said patent, and will DO dealt with
accordingly wherever found.
ELIAS HOWE JR,
Jan Is, ls6l-1y. New York.
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NOTICE..

Caroline Cantwell, Ia the Circuit Court
vs.. for Cecil county. In
Mary E. Cantwell, fchancery. April 10Th,
and others. 1861.
ORDERED, That the sales made and re-
" ported by W J. Jones, Trustee for the
sale of the Real Estate in the procee Iings
in this cause mentioned, be ratified and con
flmed, unless cause to the contrary to be
shown on or before the twenty second day
of June. next: provided, a copy Of this
order be inserted in some newspaper printed
at Elkton once week for one month before
the twenty first day Of May, next.
The Report states the ,mount of sales to
be ST 100. W. II. RICKETTS,
True copy; test, Clerk.
W. II. RICKETTS,.
April %, lsGl-lm. Clerk.
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NOTICE.

In the Circmit Court
vs.. !chanvery. April 10th tn
VIM Penn Ewing. 1861.
ORDERED, That the sales made and re-
" ported by WI Jones, Trustee for the
sale of the Real Estate in the proceedings
in the above entitled case mentioned be
ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary be shown on or before the twenty
second day OF June, next; provided a copy Of
this order be inserted in some newspaper
printed ut Elkton once 4 week for one month
before the twcnty-lrst day Of May, next.
The Report states the amount of sales to
be ST .425. w. III. RICKETTS,,
True copy; test, Clerk.
W. II. RICKETTS,,
April 20, 196l-lm. Clerk.
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THE PELTON TRIPLE GEAR
HORSE POWER.

"HEN we'll made, has never tailed 70
w render satisfaction to purchasers It
may, therefore, be put down as an esta btshed
fact that in all cases where the Power has
broken or worn rapidly, that the fact was IN
the manufacture, and not in the principle Of
the Power. To any one not familiar with
the mechanism, one Pelton Power looks Hke
another; one, though it looks strong and
heavy, breaks, while another, property made,
though light, cannot be broken. That no
Farmer shall have to rely on his own tdg-
mcnt entirely in purchasing, VIC say to all IN
you buy Power Of our make and 1t is broken
by fair usage during the first season, we will
repair it without charge. II it fails to render
satisfaction when operated according TO plain
printed Instructions furnished with tho
machine, it may be returned. With this dis
tinctly understood. anything We might shy
in praise of the Power would seem like
wasting words.
The TIIRASHER is one Of uncommon
strength and durability, being driven by rod
and gearing, doing away with the belt en-
tirely, thus saving much power, and rcanir-
ing but very little skill in setting tho machine.
Persons wishing machine of this kind, or
one or two horse Railway Power, can sec a
sample machine and get any Information
relative to Terms, &C., by applying to
JACOB B. ASH, Elkton, Nd.
Agent for W. W. Dingee u Co., York, Pa.
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NEWARK ACADEMY,
Prof Edward ID. Porter. PRINCIPAL.

FALL SESSION. 1850.
The Fall and Winter Session of this Institution
will commence on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF
NotEMB Der. and continue FIVE .MUyTHs The
Buildings and Grounds have been placed in com
plcte order. and fitted up with new Furniture,
especially adapted for the comfort and convenience
of students Rooms are furnished for the older
boys. IA in Colleges for fRivAr. STUDY, flee from
tho confusion and restraint Of n schoo! room The
Course of instruction Is thorough and practical.
designed to fit young men for admission to our
best colleges, OF far the active duties Of the farm
shop or counting house
BY the libcraliy Of tho Board Of Trustees the
Academy is furnished with Library Of IL 600 vol
umcs. and one of the best collections Of Chemical
and Philosophical apparatus in the United States
thus affording facilities for acquiring complete
Scientific and Mathematical education far superior
to most schools in our country.
The best Teachers will DO employed and ne
labor spared 10 secure the proper. moral mental
and physical training Of the young men entrusted
to his care. Terms moderate. Far circulars and
Information address, EDWARD ID. PORTER,
Sept. Is. lS60-tf. Newark. Del
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NOTICE

THE Annual Election for Nine Directors of
L the Cecil Bank, to serve for the ensuing
year. will be held at tho Bank, on the FIRST
MONDAY OF MAY, next, between tire
hours of II and ~ o'clock A. "
THOS. G. BOND,
Mar 20, isof-tm. Cashier.
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Torberi's Grocery Bulletin,

AND LIST Of TABLE LrNuRIES. NOW IN STORE.
ENGLISH PICKLES and SAUCES, FRESH
CRACKERS aud FANCY BISCUITS:
Gcrkins; Chow Chow Harvey Sauce. John Bull
sauce, English Pepper sauce; Brandy Fruits, (as-
sortrdD; Brandy Cherries; Brandy Pcachcs Can
Turtle steaks; English Table Salt; Oriental Fig
Paste: sardlnes; Anchovy Sauce; Durham Mus
tard; French Mustard. in Jars; White Wine
Vinegar; peach and Rose Waters; Sparkling
Gelatihe; Sapsago Cheese: Fnrina Crackers
Boston Biscuit. Wine Biscuit; Tea Bunns Pre-
served Strawberries: Walnut Catsuts; Olives
Sweet Olive Oil. &c. &c.
To this varied assortment we respectfully call
the attention of Buyers and those fond of spicy
dish, mt II small cost.
BnowN SUGAR 81. 7, s. 81. 9, TO- CLARIFIED
suGAn: 81, 0, 10, II, II, l2l. Isert q, 1859
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in the building recently occupied by Jacob
I. Collins ON
MAIN STREET. IN ELKTON,
is now prepared to furnish at the lowest
rates
Family Flour; Extra White Wheat Flour;
Extra Red Wheat Flour; and also the best
Coarse Flour; Corn Meal. White and Vel
low; Ground Oats and Corn; White Ship {;
Brown Ship; Brown Stuff: Corn Bran !;
White and Yellow Corn.
The very best sugar-cured Hams in the
market; Shoulders; Sides Dried Beef;
Corncd Beef; Bologna Sausage Green Sau-
sage Beef Tongues also No. /, Mackrr-l,
No. , do, No. 3do; the best No. | Herring,
caught this Spring Aackere and Herring
by the barrel.
y"Mcat cut to suit purchasers.
VEGETABLES to be kept in the season.
U-POULTRY and GAME in season.
All Goods delivered in town and three
miles out. No extra charge for delivering.
WIN. PENN MORGAN.
April 10, lS6l.--tf.
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5000 REV ARD.

$500 REWARD.
1--WE DOLLARS REV ARD will be given
IL on the conviction OF the person or persons
who stole from me within the last month, one
set Dearborn Springs, Patent Sidc-Locll for
wagon, Wands and Boxes Of 4 wheels for
wagon, and Shaft Of Cylinder of Wheat
Thrashcr. They are easily told by the wood
work being burnt leaves the iron rusty. If
amy person has received any of the men
toned irons, they please be kind Ell ough to
write to Principle Furnace P. O., giving me
information thereof, and they vii! receive
the above reward. S. WILSON,
April 20, lS6l-3w.
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REAL ESTATE,
TRUSTEES

RY virtue Of Decree Of the Circuit Court
II Tor Cecil county, in chancsry, the nnder-
signed Trustee will offer at Public Sale, at
The Court House door, iu the town Of Elk.
ton, on
TUESDAY. the In day Of IMy merit.
at II O'Clock A. ~ all that Real Estate, in
the town Of North East, Cecil county, Mary
land, which was mortgaged on the tenth OF
May, 1855, by Henry Bennett, of North East,
to Ludwig KneedIcr X Co., Of Philadelphia,
by Deed of Mortgage of that date. duly
executed and recorded in lber W. ii. r
No. |, folio $40, &c, one of the Land
Record Books of Cecil county.
The said Real Estate consists Of two Lots
or Parcels Of Land, fully described in the
said deed, situated in Main Street in the
said town of North East, adjoining the lots
Of Capt. VIM. Manley and Mrs. Jump.
The improvements thereon, ER
consist OF a Double, two-story Ed LEA
Frame Dwelling House; small H iijX
Log or Frame House; Stable; SA
Carriage House Grlnary. &c. The build
ings are in good order. Purchasers are
invited to examine the property.
TERMS OF SALE as prescribed by the
Decree the whole of the purchase money
to be paid in cash on the day of sale.
GEORGE EARLE,
Elkton, April Is, 1861. Trustee.
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DEADY MADE CLOTHING Mt 7. DREN
IL MEMS where can now be found the I,ry est
best and cheapest assortment of Spr ng and sum
mer Clothing. all bought for he Cash, at prices
to suit the times Aso just received a large
assortment ofCLOfHS and CASSl MERS, Tweels
Cassincts Cottonades Linens. &c Also large
assortment of Gcnt'emens Furnishing Goods
including Shirts. Collars, Neck-Ties Crayats
suspenders, Undershirts and Drawers Gloves,
Hosiery, &c. Iapril 20.
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NOTICE.,

GOOD NEWS FOR THE P0OR-OILS,
~ &c. DRENNEN is selling all kinds of Goods, cheap
for Cash. and he wants all persons to know it, by calling
at the Old Stand, when ho will convince you that yon
cav maks Investment that will you IL per
ny purchasing ycrir gosis u h.u fNsto]
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T1JW LVSI, 1IUW ESTUKEU.
Just Published. in a Sealed Envelope: On the NATURE
TREATMENT. and RADICAL CURE Of Spermatorrho.a
or Seminal Weakness Sexual Debility. Nervousness and
Involuntary Emissions. inducing mpotency nni Mental
and Physical lncapacitv BY RORT. j. CULFERYELL
VI. d., author of the "Grcen Book" &c.
The wori-renowned author in this admirable Lee uro
clearly proves from his own experience that the awful
consequences Of Sclfabrse may lie efrectuay removed
without medicine and without dangerous surgical opera
Tons bolSlcs instruments, rings cordials pointing
ont mode Of cure at certain ami ec tuaI by which
every sufferer, matter what hisconliton may be- may
cure himself cHEAPLY, PRIVATELY ami RADICALLY. This
lecture will prove boon to thousands anil thousands
Sent under seal in plain envelope to any adlr ess
POSTPAID, on the receipt Of two postage stamps by adj
dressing DR.. Gil. j. C. KLINE, III Bowcry. New-York
Post Office box 1855. rapr 20 lS6l-ly
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splendid assortment Of Spring Clothing at
wholesale and retail, at the lowest cash prices.
Military Uniforms made to order ut the shortest
notice. at TOWER HALL, 5iS MARKET street.
PHILADELPHIA BENNETT K CO.
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NOTICE.

TNflE undersigned having associated with
Il him in the Tin, Stove and Foundry brsl-
ness, Mr.. Thos. C. Crouch, tho business will
hereafter he conducted under the firm Of
CANTWELL l. CROUCH. Returning my
thanks to the public for former tavo,s, most
respectfully solicit a continuance to the new
firm. JOS. P. cANTWEIL.
March e, 1881.
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O. Something to strengthen and exhleratc
See Prof Woods advertisement elsewhere.
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I Attest NEWS.-SEC0ND ARRIVAL of
- New and Elegant Goods for the Season, ut T .
DkENNEN 5, Elkton, Md. april 90
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A GREAT SHOCK FELT IN ELKTON The
~ prices of Goods brought down SO low at 7.
DkLNNLN'S 5, Elkton, Md. april 20.
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MOTTO 4 TO DEBTORS.
4 IL parties in any way indebted to VIM.
IN Torbert, either on Book Account or
Note, are hereby notified TO make immediate
payment to the Assignee.
HENRY r. TOR BERT.
Elkton. April 90, lesl-H.
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MANHOOD.
HOW LOST, HOW RESTORED.

Jan Is, ls61-1y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-24

FOREIGN ARBITRATION IN AMERICAN AFFAIRS
It is rumored that France is anxious to act as
arbitrator. in the affair between this country
and England, and that General Scott returns in
the Arago with proposition from the French
government to that effect. We hope that our
government will refuse this and every other
offer Of foreign arbitration. There is no seve-
reign in Europe who can act impartially or de-
eide impsrtially in such crisis. Democracy
always stands at disadvantage before any
court where aristocracy presides. 1t is always
difficult for plebeian to obtain Justice upon a.
noble, and especially when another noble de-
eides the case The European Powers all regard
this country with mingled envy and dislike.
They would gladly see it humbled and dis
rupted They will lose no opportunity to
weaken it, either by arms or diplomacy, and
should never be trusted with so important an
affair as this. France is particularly objection
able as an arbitrator. It il now weh under
stood that France wished to recognise the rebel