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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-02-23
For The Cecil Wing.
CECILToN. Feb. Is, 1861.

Mr.. EDiroR: Political excitement is rife in
our village, usually SO quiet. Yesterday it pre-.
sented more the aspect of an election day. A
call having been made. their was fair turn.
out Of our citizens to express their views on
the political affairs Of that Union. in behalf
of which, not year since, none could be too
lavish Of their pr ase, but to which we nre
now. BY few. called upon to act coward IS
part, TO flee when the hour Of danger comes
Are we ready to forsnke our birtlIright, to
give up that Union, to the formal ion Of which
Maryland contributed 50 vshrtr portion
Are we towards that We dare no. offend our
rights! lmbeciles that we ednnoi, oven after
King Lincoln has taken his scat. No. no.
The Union is ours. 1t is the standing points
the field on which if necessary, We can de-
lend our rig hts. Let us cling to it. fight for
and defend it against every foe. If it be-
comes necessary for any to leave. let it BE-
those who have proved recreant to their trust:
whose brr VS. are branded with a traitors
shame. Such seems to be the unanimous
opinion of our people. On every side we
hear professions Of attachment. There is,
however. some difference of opinion as to the
best mode ofprcserving it. Over the Union
headquarters tloated that emblem of liberty
that should be sacred to every American
the Star Spurgl,d Banner. Across the street
vas suspended two large flags and between
them handsome sreamrr on which was in
scrlbcd THE Union now and forever" On
organizing. that portion of our citizens sup
porting Gov. Hicks. passed resolutions to that
effect. and in support Of which one hundred
names were given in 10 the Secretary. That
portion who favor the plan ofthe Hon. Robt.
McLane in his eadeavor TO divide our State.
to make the Susquehanna run red with the
blood of Marylaad' sons. was supported by
nineteen, "a glorious band truly significant Of
days gone by. A number present declined to
take any part on either side. But when (if
ever it should Gomez we are called upon to
express our views BY State authority-we, in
the language offs once celebrated statesmen
(now much necdcd) will prove ourselves
"Ol korect." 1t was my pleasure u few
days since to attend rery interesting and
able debate at the Head OF. Sassafras Lyceum,
on the question: Should Gov. Hicks con-
venc the Legislature. A secessionist know.
ing that his friends were out in full force.
proposed poll Of the house. On being
taken 80 sustained the Gov. to "a against.
" Straws show which way the wind blows"
Thus will it be proclaimed from Cecil to S..
Wary $. until the unanimous desire viii be
to preserve one and indssopble the Union
Of these States. May the Northern States
speed its coming by action alke just and hon
orable 10 all sections. Yours, BETA
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-02-23

ERRATCM Our attention has been called
to an error in our published report of the
18th resolution adopted OF the meeting OF
Wednesday week. We reprint the resolu-
ton as given in The Democrat last week
itaczng that portion omitted in our former
report OF it.
That in our efforts to effect an honorable
settlement Of our national troubles, we will
demand nothing from the people Of the North
in a spirit Of unreasonable exaction. On the
contrary, whilst We insist upon clear &C.
acknowledgement of all our just rights and
privileges. yet for the sake of the Union, we
are aAtlinE',o treat with our fellow citizens of
other States as ,rak brofhrts, Dto haze differed
tton US. and no! as with enemies. who would
wrong u.s. -
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-02-23

Tired OF tire Southern Confectionery.
We received. the other day, the toiiowi rs
letter FROM a Subscriber to Tho Wing. 1t
speaks for itself.
vALDpsrx MILLS, Gro, Feb 9th, 81.
j. s. CRAWFORD. Esq, - Dear Sir :-Please
stop my paper, am coming to the United
States. ] can no longer live in . country
where the Stars and Stripes are bound in
and have written upon them
" welcome to your graves" Yours truly.
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PORT Deposit.
Planning Mill aud Sash Factory,

WE INVITE the attention of all pe,.uus In the
w city o!country. who contemplate the erection
OF Dwellings, Barns &c. to our extensive stock of
building Materials, in the rough and prepared for
use naIr,:
DOpl+ AND WINDOW FRAMES.
ttircular and Plain. }
BLINDS VENETIAN and PIVOT,
PANEL SHUTTERS,
SASIIfS ltiassyd mud no, Glasssd,)
WOOD MffEILplNGS,
li0f.BEU 5aSa, ..
BRACKETS.
WOODEN MASTELS.
h hEiI = 1;4 FHSys' trurned.
BlKN vENrit.AToRs,
NiN3OW Glass.
BUILDERS HARDWARE.
SASH WEIGHTS AND CORDS,
NAND RAILING,
CHURCH rEWS,
WOOD TUBE FOR CHAIN PUMPS.
Asso.--pressed Flooring:
WILLOW PINE, NORWAY PINE
WHILE FINE AND HEAH9CF,
(weli seasoned J
SSrAlur tn a.nvt we offer as low as the
ewest fcrtt.s Cash or approved paper.
9 All orders by mail or Otherwise, atteljS. to
With promn'"cSs. by
holland & CO.,
June 2S 1859. PORT DEPOSIT, MD.
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fhisa., vii. & Bait, Railroad

Trains leave N orth East Station as follows
TO PHILADELPHIA. TO BALTIMORE.
Express, 1890 AN. Mail, 1920 A Nj.
N M;lh. MAJ, l3'I % Night Mail rM.
Through Freight, With passenger car at
tached, leaves North East for Baltimore at
6.l5 P. NJ. Stops at Chsrlestown, Principle.
Perrrviie, and IIavre dc-Grace. Leaves
fhiia. as 9 p. NJ. ". D. ALEXANDER,
July u, l5EO--f. Agent.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-02-23

CENsUs.-Full returns of the Census
OF Maryland for 1860 put down the population
Of" Free Inhabitants 5" at 646, 1888, and of
slaves at IS 1889, which shows decrease In
slaves, in ten years, OF 1886, and an increase
of entire population of 1lS ,53l' The table
gives Cecil county 22,39l tree inhabitants,
and 95l slaves; Kent county, 1o,7Sl free
inhabitants, and 2,563 slaves; Hartford
county l,767 free inhabitants, aud 1873
slaves.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-02-23
BALTIMORE.
NO. /

NO.
ca RBON OIL.
WARRANTED TO GIVE A MORE
BRILLIANT LIGHT
AT LESS EXPENSE
Than any other Oil offered,
and free from smoke.
Manufactured and for sale by
a. K W. j. HAMILL,
50 South Frederick street, and
l25 North Gay street,
jan IS, l06l--6m. BALTIMORE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-02-23

GJ-The Pence Conference il expected to
decide in favor Of Mr.. Gu,hric,s proposition
to-day (Friday,)
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-02-23

1.-THE Wilmington papers report
that Mr.. Samuel Gillespie, of Warwick, has
just finished and removed to his splendid
Hotel in that town.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-02-23

Lumber! Lumber!! Lumber! !!
100 OOD FEET SIDING, sawed 6, 7
lOC.COO and 9 inches wide
Panel Selects. Cullings. White Pine and Hem.
lock Fencing Joist, Scantng. Lathes and Shin.
gles, and u general assortment Of Lumber in the
rough.
azS@ Low fer the Cash, or approved paper, by
holland CO,
Sept |. 1850 Port Deposit. Md
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-02-23

0yWe are requested to announce, that
the Spring session of the public school Of
Elkton will commence on ii onday next.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-02-23

UOver $4,000 majority against disuniop
is reported in Tcnnsssse,
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r.. N E.WELI.'S
PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY,

llll LhuALHdlA.
On" Of ie largest and most complete galleries in
tho United States, where the best Pictures
known to the Photographic art, are taken
Al prices 10 higher 'hah are paid for
miserable earicuturca.
fiNHE Proprietor. q practical Photographer
tarsnas pe.snaaliy. every sitins-anI allows
no pptoIe 10 leave tho Gallery unless it gives
re..tct t.asact;on.
Iarnhr'oiypes aud Ambrotypes, Of absent or
f"c"as. d friends, photographed to any required
SIZE o. taken 81 Canvass, life size, and painted
N Ci! ~ the best Artists
NJ this Ga.Hery pictures can be taken in any
weaIher-"s pc:!ses in cloudy days as when the
sun shines.
Persons visiting tho city ere respectfully invited
to examine our specimens, which for Price mud
qualify defy competition.
W instructions given in the art Of Photography
Il. NEWELL,
GALLERY OF Art,
IA Arch Street, Philadelphia.
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OTNlissouri has gone against secession
By an overwhelming majority. .- A
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Che Alarkets.
ElktOA Market.

a. .. ELKTos, Feb % 1861.
Rod Wheat Sl2O to 5000, White do.
&l.30 to 5000, old Corn 80, new Ccru 50,
Oats, rs Lime, Is! cents Per bushrl.
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Local Affairs.

70 The February Term of the Cir
cult Court was adjourned on Wednesday
list.
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THE TRAVELLER.
Ptsaia. Wilmington and
-: 81: o.
MORE RAILROAD,

CAHS LEAFE EIkTON.
ForEa!s!more. 4 ForPhiladeiph.a
lsttrain 1919 4. NJ lsurain II. 40 A. M.
2nd g l.S5 P. End F." 12.4OP. NJ
Srd - ijlnighY Bird !! sop. M
-" Besides waichregu aims her will be a
PsasenSsr 10th ethroug frci gh train
which vii! pass southwark at 6 o'clock p NJ,
taking LsseMge for Kayre de Grace and all tho
intermediate stations. LENJ. WELLS.
April 49, 1859 Agent
The Lambertville press., 1861-10-23
FashiOn--What She Does.

Fashion rules the world, and a most
tyrannical mistress she is, compelling
people to submit to the most incon-
venient things imaginable, for fashions
sake. a lgl0 M.a5 saaa
She pmches our feet with tight
shoes, or chokes with a tight necker-
chief; or sqneezes the breath out of
our bodies by tight lacing. r1
She makes people sit up at night
when they ought to be in the bed, and
keeps them in the bed in the morning,
when they ought to be up and doing.
She makes it vulgar to wait on our
selves and genteel to live idle and use-
less. $50 ssa
She makes people visit when they
would rather stay at home, eat when
they are not hungry, and drink when
they are not thirsty.
She invades our pleasures and him
ders business. eFS e.AH fs
She compels people to dress gaily,
whether upon their own property OF
that Of others whether agreeable to
the word of God or the direction Of
pride % .a Gj L. t l
She ruins health and produces sick
ness, destroys life and occasions death
She is tormentor of conscience
.despoiler of morality, an enemy to re,
ligion, and no one can be her compan.
ion and enjoy either. ID 5aal
She is a despot of the highest grade
full of intrigue and cunning and yet
husbands. wives, fathers, mothers,
sons, daughters, and servants, black
and white, have voluntarily become
her obedient slave, and vic with one
another to see who shall be the most
obsequious.a M a3. lq t
The Lambertville press., 1861-10-23
Steam Husbandry.

Long reports are given in English
papers of the proceedings of the Royal
Agricultural society, which lately has
made a heightened trial of the differ
eDt inventions for saving labor in ag-
riculture. Only of late years have the
makers of farm implements applied
steam to tillage yet says the London
Times
Not only is the stationary, barn
work machinery of agriculture aetua-
ted by steam power, butthe fundamen-
tai labor of tillage if fairly mustered.
A steam engine can distribute the ap-
plication of its motive force over every
point of o wide irregular area, like
that Of an, ordinary field, and plow,
trench, delve and scufle, no matter
how hilly and uneven may be the sur
face, how unkind the temper, or foul
the condition of the soil. Not mere
ly as practical problem solved by
unbusiness-like inventions, in eases
OF partial experiment, but steam hus-
bandry has assumed such extensive
proportions and excited such unpre-
cedented interest in the agricultural
mind that we have many competing
systems of steam culture, and rival
firms doing large trade in steam
driven implements. And when we
contrast the rapidity Of extension
characterizing agricultural improve
ments available by the tenant farmer
with the slage eish advance of those
more permanent amelilorations con-
fined to the owners of land-as, for
instance, the spread of steam thresh-
ing, which has created many great
factories within few years, compar-
ed with the stagnation of land drain
age and river reform, which in long
course of time have not dried q tenth
of the wet grounds Of England it is
not at all extravagant to anticipate
the certain and early substitution Of
steam for horse power in one-third to
one half our tillagc operations. That
is, some 9l2,000,0O0 worth of teams
will probably be replaced by force
eating coal and wearing away metal,
instead of consuming for mere motive
power the oats and povender that
should make mutton, and beef. n,
The Lambertville press., 1861-10-23
The Weather and the War.

Cold, chilly nights in Virginia
frost already appearing in the low
grounds This is a meteorological
fact, full Of meaning for the two ar
mics. Our own soldiers, it is report
ed, are Suffering somewhat-tbougb,
doubtless, by this time the arrange
ments have been perfected for supply
ing them with blankets and other
Winter gear. But what must be the
condition of JEFF Davis rebel host,
sleeping blanketless in the night-fog
of Eastern Virginia, with the quick
silver down to the small figures p
Those hot-blooded, thin skinned fell
ows from Carolina, Georgia or the
Gulf States will have chance to get
some fire taken out of them by the
sharp blasts from the Allegahanies and
the cold night sea winds They have
relied on cotton to bully the world !;
it will prove powerless to protect
their own shivering limbs withal ~
There was great deal of exultation
in the Southern newspapers, Of this
Spring as to the lavoic which the
Southern climate would play with the
Northern troops. But the tables are
now turned We have waited till the
frosts set in before attempting to
march into The heart Of Dixie while,
meantime, the Southerners from the
warm Gulf borders are quaking at the
first taste of our upper latitudes. On
the whole, the effects of these early
frosts cannot be but to precipitate
matters with the rebel forces. From
physical covering to moral cowardice
there is but narrow interval. Great
is Farenheit-terrible to the South
rons is old Boreas IN. Z Times.
The Lambertville press., 1861-10-23
Shoddy and Shoddy willis.

There are now no less than six
shoddy mills in full operation in this
state, four or five of which are located
on the Hudson river. They are do
ing a large and handsomely paying
business. Woolen rags are worth
SIS and $40 per ton for making shoddy
cloth Fine black scraps are worth
800 to $50 per ton. The shoddy
manufacturer passes them through
rag machine, which tears the rag to
wool, and cleans it OF dust. When
reduced to soft wool, the shoddy is
saturated with oil Of milk, and mixed
with new wool in large proportion
as possible. White shoddy is psed
in blankets and light colored goods,
and the dark descriptions of coarse
cloth, carpets, &c., The shoddy is
the product of soft woolens, bu5 the
hard or black cloths, when treated in
similar manner produce nudge,
which has finish that may deceTe a
good judge. 1t is used larged in
felted fabricks. Shoddy in the doth
and accumulate between it and the
lining Herald
The Lambertville press., 1861-10-23
A Remarkable Shot.

A man living at Natyglo, Brist oil,
England, who keeps pigeons, came to
the resolution to decrease his stock
by shooting some of the young birds,
taking care he did not kill any of the
old ones. This was rather difficult
ty but after he had shifted from one
side to the other, for some time, with
loaded gun in his hands, four of the
Young birds stood well for shot and
he fred. Down fell three pigeons
quite dead, and the fourth being wing
winged, futtered about. But the
shot prodHced other results more re-
markable. Seven panes of glass were
broken in house at distance, and a
basin of broth and spoon were thrown
down, the basin being broken and the
broth split. The crash so startled q
man who was at dinner, and who had
not been able to move for rheumatism,
for months without his crutches, that
he ran to the front door without them
this time, and commenced joumping
about in front of the house, declaring
that he was shot in the forehead, al
though there was no mark te be seen.
The man who had discharged the
gun becoming, alarmed, hastened to
the cripple as soon as possible, and
fndin'; that he was not hurt, told the
women of the house that he would
pay all the damages done to the win
dow. She, howe Jer, was not willing
to receive farthing, saying that it
was the best thing that had happened
to her for long time, and she would
willingly pay all damages herself, as
they had been trying great many
remedies before, all to no purpose !;
but now the man was quite cured and
she could not do it. The sportsman,
however, insisted on paying. The
cured man went to work on the NOR
row, and has not touched bis crutches
since. The sportsman belongs to the
I'd Breckonshire Rifles, which may now
safely assert that it possesses one of
the best shots in the world-a man
who killed three birds, wounded g
fourth, broke seven panes of glass,
and cured q rheumatic cripple, all at
one shot.
The Lambertville press., 1861-10-23
Horace Mcclure, a Hartford bur-

Horace Mcclure, Hartford bur-
glar, now in jailfor numerous offences,
was visited by his mother, on fast day
who asked the Sheriff how long he
thought he would be kept in prison
on all the changes, and was told,
about seven years. Mcclure appear
ed to think this was pretty long
time, but the old woman seemed to
look at things on the brighter side,
and said, Never mind Horace, it
amt half so bad as ifye had been.sent
to Fort Lafayette for betrain' yer
country"
The Lambertville press., 1861-10-23

Well John did you take take that
note I gave you to Mr.. Smithers 7.
inquired gentleman of his rustic SER
want.
Yes sir replied John | took the
note, but | don't think he can read
it.
Cannot read it exclaimed the gem
tleman why 50 John p
because he is blind, sir. While l
was in the room he axed me twice
where my hat was, and it was on my
head all the time.
The Lambertville press., 1861-10-23
Running the Gate.

Well I remember wintry night
years ago. A large sleigh, fast hor-
ses, and jovial party Of four, starred
out from H just at dark, solely
for running the gates on the long turn
pike before us. Then it was consider
ed a fine thing, and one to be boasted
of among some young men, to be able,
either through stratagem or the care
lesness of the keeper, to pass the gate
without paying the usual toll. Even
in the present day the idea is not obso-
lete.
A smooth, shining track, clear,
frosty moonlit air, robes and bells in
PROFESSIONALISM cared we for princi-
pile !? Not whit and away we went
as merry and reckless company as
ever teamed just for the fun of it.
The mile-stones croweed thickly on
each other as we shot along shouting,
making merry over the chagrin and
disappointment Of the keepers who
came out, little too late" While
their hand was on it, the bird had
flown and only vacancy was there. si
Keep bright look out, now,
boys" said our driver, as we neared
the next gate We knew its keeper
well, an old man, earnest, honest, and
sanity. But the warm blood was up,
and had an angel been there we must
go through
There he is, coming down the hill !;
now for it !" shouted another, and
lashing the horses into furious run,
we beg IN the race All t. is was
sport. ..How the blood leaped and
thrilled through the veins string of
perverted human nature had been
struck in exact ha mony with its build.
Satan was chuckling over the influence
OF the fascinating spell, pouring in
fresh draughts of the hot delirium ev-
cry moment. Every nerve strained,
and each heart beat double, as we bore
down on the gate like "a sweeping
hawk, and just as the old man touched
tie heavy swinging bar, slid safely
through. ee
1t was done, we'll done, we thought /;
and checking the now maddened hor-
ses, we looked back, there stood the
old man a might an angel have stop
ped in his flight, and with one hand
gpointed upward, we heard him shout
distinctly, above the uneasy bells !:
:" Young men, there's ONE gate you
cannot run ~ ~s.
It was as ice. The clear rigging
voice, that heavenly attitude, and
those not to b misunderstood words,
had their effect. The arrow had flown
at venture, but it had hit its victim.
The remainder Of the ride was noisy
and apparently merry. The mirth
seemed hollow and forced, and soon it
was ended. t
That warning voice, Young men,
there's one gate you crnnot run" /" new
er left the ears of three of that gay
company till it brought them to re-
pentance and new life. The fourth,
scorning it, travelled life's road with
the same uneoncern, trusting to run
the dark valley, But the road was
shorter and the gate nearer him than
he dreamed. When tie black portals
loomed up, alas the gate was shut
There are gates all along on life's
road. They are set by o sovereign
hand, and conscience is their keeper.
Do you ever run them? the gate Of
prayer? the gate ofduty Bad bus
iness /! He that entereth not by the
door into the sheepfold, but climbeth
up some other way, the same as a thief
and robber." le aa D
The Lambertville press., 1861-10-23

"I DoN'T SEE IT. Lord Nelson
was undoubtedly the author of this
popular slang At the celebrated ma
val battle of Copenhagen, Nelson
who was determined to continue the
battle, but whose attention had been
called to signal of the commanding
officer to cease hostilities, placed his
hand over his good eye and pretend
Ing to look with his blind one said " |
don't see it," and at once ordered q
brisk renewal of the engagement.
The Lambertville press., 1861-10-23

J. Davis of the G. S. A., is not
original in his doctrine of "Let US
alone" it was promulgated by a Sc
cessionist in early times, as recorded
in Mark, chapter 2, verses % and
"a:
And there was in their synagogue
a man with an unclean spirit, and he
cried ont i" Let us alone"
The history also adds:
"And when the unclean spirit had
torn him, and cried with loud voice,
he came out of him."
The Lambertville press., 1861-10-23

A Singular case of recognition, af-
ter ten years separation, took place
at Keokuk, Iowa. Two of the tall
est men of rival volunteers were put
back to ascertain which company had
the taller men after the " infant"
s feet and half inches high, had
beaten his competitor by quarter of
an inch, they were introduced, and
proved to be brothers, who had been
parted ten years.
The Lambertville press., 1861-10-23

In Cincinnati, an Irishman became
angry at darkey and broke seven or
eight bricks over his head without
doing him the least injury. The ne
gro, who was perfectly cool during the
operation exclaimed = S ruck away
dar white man. Dis chile don't mind
dem pebbles no how. Yah Yahl
The Lambertville press., 1861-10-23

The director of neighboring Lun-
attic Asylum was paying visit of in
spection to the institutional few days
since, when one of the lunatics took
him confidently aside and asked him
his business. I" am one of the Di-
rectors," was the reply. ae ass
4" You come over pretty often, |
notice. 2" aa.5ra43G zxe
Yes, as often as'I think duty calls
me. .s6 es3 aaii8 H ta3
"How much pay do you get ?"
"Idon't get any" -
/" Don't get any" reiterated the
lunatic. then you'd better leave be-
fore Doctor W. finds you here, for
you must be crazy,to work for moth
ing"
The Lambertville press., 1861-10-23

Brig. Gen. Pierce, late commanding
at Big Bethel, Va, lis now serving as a
private soldier in Col. Fletcher Web
ster's regiment, thus giving the strong
est evidence ofIhis devotion to his
country. e tiataaao9 @ 9as9stJ
The Lambertville press., 1861-10-23

Three things man never gets tired of
looking at-the sky, the sea, and wo-.
mems faces. And why Because
they are never for two days alike. -
T Monstrous.
The Lambertville press., 1861-10-23

Jones has discovered the respective
natures of a distinction and 'liffer-
ence, He says that q little difference
frequently makes many enemies, while
q little distinction attracts hosts of
friends to the one on whom it is con-
ferred.
The Lambertville press., 1861-10-23

The Governor Of North O. ina
has issued q proclamation forbiading
any bacon or leather from being sent
out of the State.