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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24
Who Bought the Carpet?

Who bought the carpet for your church?
That is the question. Who?
You take the credit to yourselves,
Indeed, indeed YOU do.
Your church is neatly carpetcd
Yours Is happy lot,
But members Of the Ilopcwcll church,
Who has your carpet bought?
Who bought the carpet for your church
These bard and trying times?
Gou came and sung the hymns yourselves
We came and pard the dimes.
just think of that, my christian friends,
AS all of you had ought.
And answer the inquiry then,
Who has the carpet bought?
Had we not to your meeting gone
by dozen and by score,
The Hopcwell church would still have an
Old carpet on the floor.
But now the ncighbors can perceive
The carpet there is new,
And twas our dimes that purchased it.,
Good people what say YOU?
Twas our ten cents that furnished the
New carpet for the floor,
And sent the fearless T*%%s D&&H's
For it to Baltimore.
Money the mares makes 90, It's said
BY people who tell yarns,
And if it makes the mares 20, Why
Can it not make the B%%%#s!
We re glad the carpet S on the floor,
We re glad that it is new,
But don't believe the credit all
Belongs, good friends, to you.
You give us hymns AND songs complete
70 cheer us these hard Times,
But they don't pass in Baltimore.
Down there they want the dimes
So ,I'&''%'s was official quite,
Twas plainly to be seen;
To point out seats where folks should sit,
He came from a @%';%:%n.
He asked his sister sweet to sing,
She quick replied, ~ will"
And SO with wagon and with horse
He went to P"&%&ville.
And sister A@k*e came with him
To help the folks to sing,
She beat the handsome liltle BIRD
The warbler Of the Spring;
SsS J**''s pointed out the seats, =
He can work well these sin,es,
Twas him PUT on the airs that right,
Twas III put Iowa The dimes.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24
Gle 1florkcts.

ELkroN MwEEr.-Red Wheat. 81 % :
White do. 81 So: Corn, AZ cents; Oats.
50.
BALTIMORE MArKEr..-Whitc Wheat ST ~
IL 60: Red Wheat. 81 So: Corn, white
Gl" 81 cents Yellow. $50 80 cents n
hushcl; Oats-Maryland. 37m 3S cents ;
and 80 "a 10 coats for Pennsylvania.
WHMINGToS NAEKEr, May 23rd.-Flour,
per barrel, 37M q 30. Wheat. per bushrl,
-, Corn -: Corn meal. per b,shel. ~ |;
Oats. 80; Clovcrseed per bashcd,. 3 voc, 5 so;
Timothy Seed. > jtN,:i 90.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24

Discharges FROM THE ARMY.-Thc in
creased sickness in the army rendering ncccs-
sary the granting of large number of dis
charges daily, will probably obligc the issuing
of an order to Governors of States permitting
more recruiting. 1t is understood that in
several States there are a number of incom-
pctc regiments, which, il filed up and
brought into the field, would form an etlec-
tive force. These will probably be ordered
without delay to relieve the f"rce now pro-
tecing Washington and Maryland. The
regiments decreased by the casualties of war,
will also he permitted to recruit up to their
original standard.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24

FRiENDs YEARLY MEETING. Yearly
Meeting of the llicksite branch of the
Society of Friends in Philadelphia closed ON
Friday. the 10th inst, after ~ hong and salts
factory sitting of some five days. 1t is
understood to have been of highly crafty
ing character, and, notwithstanding the dis
turbed state Of the public mind generally
during the past year, the utmost harmony
prevailed in both the men and women ) SEES,
sions, throughout all the various business
transactions, us well us in the meetings for
worship.
The reports from eleven quarterly meet
ings belonging to the Philadelphia Yearly
Meeting were received with mnch gratfca.
ton, and gave evidence of watchlulncss and
care bestowed.
Several friends from distant meetings were
present, having minutes respectively,
permitting them to act in the ministry in
thrs or other meetings. as circumstances
might direct. Sarah L. Hagan, of Shapaoua.
New York Thomas fouke, of New York
city, and John Way, of Centre, Pa, were
presented IN this manner. The present
Yearly Meeting was the largest ever rsmem
bered in this city since the separation.
lhaudn. Inquirer.
The most exciting subjects of discussion
before the meeting were the war and e,nan
cipaton. In respect to the war, the meet.
ing took more liberal views than were tax en-
by the Orthodox branch of the Society at
its late yearly meeting, and 1" Memorial :"
was finally determined upon approving of
the emanci patton policy Of the Federal Gov
ernment.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24
Day WEATuER,. DUsF, &c.-During

Day WEATHER., DUsF, &c.-During
the pax week the weather has been quite
warm. The ground ia very much pIrchcl
and the corn and oats are BADLY in need of
rain; with tiris exception, the crops look
well. In town We have been checked with
that almost insuiIcrable nuisance. dust. 1t
lies about two inches deep in our streets;
and when Little wind is blowing. and n
';;rslace passing through the streets We have
Il regular simoo.n-au small scale
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24
ELkTOE. MAY %. 1862.
Advertise. The Cecil Whis has III,

Advertise. The Cecil Whig has the
largest circulation Of any newspaper on the
Eastern Shore of Maryland and is consc.
qnently the best advertising medium. City
Merchants will find it to their advantage
to advertise in The Wig, as through its col.
umns they can effeetually reach the greatest
portion Of the traders in Cecil County, q
list of whom we print this week. besides
thousands of farmers, mechanics, laborers
etc
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24
MAY PAnTY.-Thc Public School of

this town, Mr.. NJ. johnson Rhodes, Prin-
cipal, will hold a May picnic, in iollngs-
wonh's woods. one mile north of the town.
on Thursday next. y day in the woods now
vii! do no harm to any one, bur be pleasure
and profit. Go out. and inhalc the pure
air laden with tie perfume of n thousand
flowers, and hear the merry birds sing their
sweet songs. The children are in high
hopes of a good timo ; may they not be dis
appointed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24
RECR('ITS WANTED.

ID General Order No. 1875, dhtcrl Pee
~ 3rd, 1861, Wanted Recruits for Cavalry
Artillery and Infantry. for 3 years, unless
sooner discharged, to fill up the Maryland
Regiments. gniisred sollicrs will liare all
the benefits Of reguE,r u. 8. troops.
Headquarters at HAVE dc Gnrce,. Tarfhrl
county, and Branch at the FOUNTAIN
HOTEL, Elkton, Cecil county
Feb -, 1907 5m
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24
THE FIsuERlEs.-We learn that most

THE FIsuERlEs.-We learn that most
of the fishermen have "cut out" We
believe the fishing business has not been
very profitable this season though the
OILERS are said to have done better than the
herring fisheries.
With the enGof the fishing comes an army
of negroes to town. who loaf about until
they drink mp what little money they have
made: and among the rest cod Joe, =
whose blaing in the streets is nuisance.
albeit one that every body seems inclined to
tolerate. Joe is about the only "notablc ="
them. but one by one they have gone. There
seems to be great danger that Elkton will
lose her reputation for - notablcs.''
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24

A CALL FOR MoRE EoLuNTEERs.-A call is
soon to be made upon the States for addition
al volunteers 20 the nnmb,r of 100000 at
least. Careful inquiry has ELECTED the fact
that our army is smaller than has been repre-
scented in even official documents, nnmb ring
not 800, 900 effective men. This fresh force
is to he MAINLY used as a reserve, to be sta
toned at Convenient points to meet emergen-
Cics
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

The valuable Peal Estate IN the town
of Etlfon. advertised by Henry r. Torbert
Esq. Assignee. will take place on the cigh-
fe"M Of June and not the eth of June as
erroneously printed in last weeks Wig
The property to be offered at this sale is
very valuslhle.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24

EXPELLED FOR DIsLOYALTY.-1'hc trial of
Judge Hardy Of the XNIth United States
District court ended the 18th instant, before
the State Senate Of California. He was
convicted, by two thirds majority (required
by the constitation,) Of dasloyalty to the
Government in altering seditleus language.
A resolution eNpelhng him trom his office,
was passed by vote of u to II.
such us corruption in office, drunkeness, &c.,
were not sustained, although in some cases
the ma ortty was against him.
The charge OF misconduct in the trial of
Judge Iepry, fer killing Senator Brodcrck,
failed by tie vote. Judge Hardy was the
Judge before whom Terry was acquitted.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24

HORSE EXHIBiTloN.-W e are glad to
to iny some attention To the quality of thtir
stock. In another column will be found II
notice of II horse exhibition to come off at
Cecilton on the 18th Of next month. This
is u move in the right direction.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24
For The Cecil Whir

Mr.. EplToR:-l had always great rev
crcnce for Mr.. Clay. He was my first and
last political idol. read his speech claim
ing that Congress ought moi to abolish
slavery III the District Of Columbia, because
the property Of shareholders ought to be
protected. But. sir, Mr. Clay made many
speeches and many appeals to Congress fo.
justice to the people of all classes. lie
made scores and hundreds Of speeches
imrloring Congress not to repeal or abolish
laws for the protection Of the struggling
manufacturers of the country. But what
Democrat ever regarded them? Democrats
repealed the laws the moment they had the
power, aud filled the country with bankrupt
mill owners and starving operatives. And
the very men whose eyes are now filled with
crocodile ears because the rights of two or
three hundred people in the District OF
Columbia are intcrtcred with, although they
receive full compensation for the interior
cncc. shouted for JOY over the robbery of
tens of thousands Of people by the repeal of
the tariff laws. Their pretended reverence
for Mr.. Clay's opinions now are as hypocr-
teal as their disregard Of them in the past
was diabolical.
y WUiG OF THE 0IDEN TINE
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24
WORK To BE DONE.-Onc day lib

Work TO BE Done. One day this
week we. saw the newly elected Board OF
Town Commissioners taking walk about
the town. looking at broken down bridges.
pccping into cuvcrts, asccrtaining the lvlth
of the filth in the CATERS. &c. From which
We Judge that there is something going to be
done, Well. our people elected good men
knowing they would attend to the interests
of the town.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24
On Saturday last the 9th Regiment

Maryland Volunteers quilted Newport New
for Norfolk. The men are in excellent
health, but complain that they arg. nat
assigned to active duty lmputalions have
been made that thc men will fight badly.
ard they desire to show to the world that
old Maryland can produce as brave and
heroic men rs any other State ever men
toned on the map
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24
DRESS MAKING,

MRS. ANNIE J. HOWARD respectfully
w informs the Ladies' Of Cecil that she is
prepared to make to order
EadseS' Dresses, .Kantulas, &c.
II Also Plain and Fancy Needle York
done in the best Hara,cr.
Apply at her residence, near The Catholic
Church, Elkton. IApril F., lsG2-3m
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24
Ulc9.

NOODFORD.-In Chcstel&own, OIL Sun
day evening, 18th instant, Mr.. JAMES
NooproHn, aged G3 years.
STU ART.-On Sunday May 18th 1852. Of
consumption. Mrs. REEHrcA l.. stuart,
vile OF VIM. Ssaart, in her 6Otlr year.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24
MILITARY AND NAVAL CLAIMS.

F51tlE undersigned are prepared to collect
4 CltinIs OF all kinds against the United
States or any State Government.
S0Unty. Pension. Back Pay,
anil similar eiuiu.s solicited. Any informal
1lon given gratuitonsy, and mo- charge made
until the claim is adjusted. To- Business can
be transacted by mail rs we Il rs in person.
VIM. r. JOHNSON & CO.,
Attorneys at Law,
Public,
% SoETH BIRD STREET, PHILADELPHIA.
May 10, l562--Iy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24

DIED.-Oliver r. Grant, who had his
legs broken by the accident on the railroad,
at Charlcstown, few days ago, died OF
fe'a"us or lock jaw, at the :" Living Home, .
Wilmington, Del, on Thursday last. lie
was AIRED % wears.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24

BY~ Andrew Johrson's organ in Tenncs-
see, the Nashville Union, of the 18th of Nav.
has published an overwhelming dennnciiil.
ton of the Address of the fourteen mem bers
of Congress in favor of reviving the " Dem
ocrhtc party" and does not hesitate to
s,igmatize the Address as in all respects
dangerous, disgracctul, and timed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24

THE GREAT EASTERN AS 4 FLOATING Hos.
P1TAu.-It is said that some humane gentle.
man has proposed to Secretary Wellcs to
charter the Great Eastern for floating hos:
pital and have her anchored off Fortress
Monroe.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24

ELEcTIoH, AT CUMBERLAND On Monday
last DR.. Charles n. Ohr Union, was elected
Mayoros Cumberland, Md, receiving 4S7
votes, against 81 for e.. NJ. Eh~ustcn, demo.
crat ~ The Union council ticket ras also
elected.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24

PERsoNAL.-Dr. Solomon Sharp who
has been in Elkton on leave for the last few
months, has been ordered to Norfolk. He
will leave for that place to-day.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24

D-John a. Whcrry, native ofCecil coun-
ty, died near Fredericksburg, Va, a lew
days ago He vas a Federal soldier.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24

Mr.. Edward Il. johnson has taken
the Howard House, lately kept by his father.
Mr.. Jacob johnson, in this town, We have
no doubt but he will prove good hotel
keeper, and we wish him abundant success.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24
! EESSEn FLOORING
NEIINW PINE. NORWAY pE
r E M O Y A L!
MRS. TEFFAIAN

NJ .~D. LIZ T. l. Nj ~ ~
Z } ESlECTFULLY informs the ladies of
Z 4 EIkton and vicinity that she has
removed her place Of business from her old
stand t" that lately occupied by Mr. Willis
h~t'cr, Merchant Tailor, one door below Dr.
H. II. Mrhcll's Drng Store.
Having just received from the city a new
ul.I sllcldid assortment Of
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24
NsEBIKLTNE[TSH

MRS. NJ. L. JOHNSON and NJ. J. LEE
.-'h have opened Il MILLINERY establish
'nem at the residence Of Mr.. John Matthews,
III the village OF NORTH EAST, where
they are prepared To furnish their friends
and the pnhlie generally, with BONNETS,
SHAKERS. HATS, RIBBONS, &c, &c,
Ut reasonable rates. .r
" Bonnets repaired at short notice, in
the most fashionable manner.
May 10, lS63-2w
Isi!UINE; CIR, TIE RROEyCE9.--A
4 Fertilizer Containing all the el.tHcnt Of
vegetation. For sale Nv
May TO- JOHN FAR TR i3GE
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24
ELKTON ACADEMY.


FEES PER QUARTER, Oil weeks
JUNIOR DEPARTMENT..
Elementary English, 80 90
SECOND DEPARTMENT.
Higher English, $i5
THIRD DEPARTMENT.
Latin, SIS 80
SENIOR DEPARTMENT.
Greek, Surveying, NC, SIS 50
Modern Languages, each 200
Fuel, &c. Tor the Season. 90
HENRY W. THORPE, A. M,
Principal.
MISS G. W. THORPE,
Preecptrcss.
No student received for less than Quar-.
ter and no deduction made for absence,
unless occaSloncd by protracted sickness.
April II, 1862.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24

Mr.. Enoch Crouch, of this town, is
about opening an ice cream saloon in
Smyrna, Del. Mr. Jos. l.. Maham takes
chnrgc Of it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24

The topic Of conversation abou. Hope
well appears to be the now carpet on the
church floor. The following "romc." we
trust, settles the questions in II satisfactory
manner. 1t has considerable music in it,
and we give it as interesting local news:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24

Rev. j. b. Qu,gg will preach in the
NJ. j.. Church, in this town, tomorrow.
Sunday morning and evening.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24

GOAL OIL LAMPS, WITH PARAGON
" burners, also the best Coal and Carbon 0i's at
I. DKEANGN'S.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-05-24

MlGnT DE IMPROVED IN AppEAHANcE
The Elkton Academy, by an application
of paint to the doors, windows and cupola
and Il little whitcwash to the fence around
the lot.
The Portland daily press., 1862-07-26
Letter from Waterville.

WATERvILLE, July 49, 1862.
To the Editors of the Portland Press:
The annual Commencement exercises of
be as follows:
Saturday evening, Aug. 9th, there will be an
oration before the Delta Upsilon Society, by
A. NJ. jackson of Litchfeld, and poem by n
A. Luce of Burnham.
Sunday evening, 10th, there will be sermon
before the Boardman Missionary Society, by
Rev. DIR. Shepherd of Bangor.
Monday evening, 11th, there will be prize
defamation by the Junior class.
Tuesday evening, 18th, there will be an ex-
animation of candidates for admission to col
lege, at the chapel commencing at o'clock.
''Class Day. will be celebrated the present
year for the first time at this institution. and
the forenoon of Tuesday will be occupied by
an Grafton and poem, and other usual exercises
of the occasion, by the following persons:
G. A. Clifford, Orator.
G.. l.. Lunt, Poet.
- Whitman, Odist.
A. G. Barker, Prophet.
A. L. Lane, Address to the Free.
In the evening, an Grafton will be delivered
at the Baptist Church, before the Literary So
cieties, by James b. Angel, editor of the Prov
idence Journal, to be followed by poem by
Park Benjamin of New York.
On Wednesday, 18th, will occur the regular
exercises of the graduating class, which num-
bers 25 members. Six members of this class
took out enlisting papers Immediately after
examination and have been in the recruiting
service since. One of them, A. ID. Leavitt, has
a company of az men already enlisted, which
he intends to lead into the field as soon as he
graduates.
The Germania Band of Boston will furnish
the music and give a concert on Wednesday
evening, to be followed by levee at President
Champlin's. FULLER
The Portland daily press., 1862-07-26

for the usual infantry attack; and again must
say that the courage and steadiness displayed
by our men was truly wonderful. Every one
seemed to act as if not only his own reputa-
ton, but that Of his regiment and his State,
lay in his individual bearing
The enemy now made a beautiful cavalry
charge on the deserted piece of Motifs, but
were forced by our fire to relinquish it. Our
orders then came to fall back and take posi-
ton in the woods behind us, and slowly and
defiantly we marched back, the 7th bringing
up the rear; and soon our pickets Joined us
In our new position.
Now the battle began to rage fiercely on our
left, and we were without further moestation,
except an occasional skirmish fire. At dark,
the battle of 'White Oak Swamp was over,
and at ten o'clock we resumed our march,
Capt. Ayers sullenly firing at the enemy till
the last man had departed. On, on through
the dust and heat and darkness we pushed; on
without delays, till s o'clock the next Tues
day) morning, found us not far from the James
river, and the wearied soldiers threw them
selves on the ground far an hours sleep. In
this much of ten hours without rest, the Sew
enth lost not single siraggler.
TO explain these long marches, which hard
ly seem warranted by the distances to be
passed, it must be bore in mind that we were
the extreme right of the army, and had to be
swung round on circle of over thirty miles,
and were often obliged to go the "longest way
around" to avoid being cut off by the enemy.
The Portland daily press., 1862-07-26
DIR. HUGHES
Medical Infirmary.

Established for the treatment Of those diseases in
both seres, requiring Experience. Skill, Honor and
deticdcy.
DRIvATE CONSULTATIONS.-Dr.H Hughes has
4 for number of years confined his attention to
diseases of certain class. During his practice he
has treated thousands of cases, and in instance
has he met with failure. The remedies are mild,
and there interruption of business change of
diet. DIR. Hughes Is in constant attendance from
in the morning until 10 at night at his Office, Tenn
pie street Charges moderate and a cure guaranteed
in all cases. Separate rooms, so that will be
seen but the DIR. himself His remedies cure disease
when all other remedies fail: without dieting
restriction in the habits of the patient; cures with
out the disgusting and sickening effects of other
remedies cures new in few hours; with
out the dreadful consequent effects of mercury but
is sure TO annihlate the rank and poisonous taint
that the blood Is sure to absorb, unless the proper
remedy is used. The ingredients entirely vegeta-
ble and no injurious effect, either consttutionaliy or
locally, can be caused by using them.
YOUNG MEN, who are troubled with seminal
weakness, generally caused by bad habits in youth.
the effects of which pain and dizziness in the
head forgetfulness, sometimes ringing in the ears,
weak eyes, ETC.. terminating in consumption in
sanity If neglected, are speedily and permanently
cured.
All correspondence strictly confidential and will be
returned If desired. Address
DIR. j. B. HUGHES,
No. Temple Street, (corner of Middle)
Portland.
sY-Send stamp for Circular. jul1-d& w3ms
The Portland daily press., 1862-07-26
TENEMENTS WANTED.

WANTED-Convenient tenements for tho
"a accommodation of two small families, in
Eslm respectable localities and within ten min
l..lkA utes' walk of the Post Office. Rent not to
exceed from $50 TO 175 per annum.
Address Box ~, Post Office or apply at the Count
ing Room of the Daily Press, Fox Block.
Portland, June %. distf