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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-06-21
emancipation Nurston.


1t is manifest that the mind of Mary
land is becoming feverish and anxious on
the question of slavery. 1t is presented
to US in several ways by the insecurity of
slave property wherever armies or large
military forces from the Northern Sta es
are kept ac i've Or in camp in its neigh
borhood ; by discussions in newspapers,
in Congress, and in converse ion; but,
perhaps chiefly, by the Presidents
recommendation of emancipation, with
the aid OF he United States. Maryland
writer's have long ago ven .urcd to init
mate that we were in Il transition state
by the operation of naturni causes alone,
and that while our plantations were
becoming exhausted under slave culture
the WORKOUT land in our tempera eli.
mate, subdividcd among white farmers,
under the skillful tllage of modern agri-
cultural science, could quickly be resto-
red to almost virginia. fertility. While
this would, of course, add greatly to the
value of our real estate, i was supposed
by statesmen that the superior demand
for negro labor in the cot on, sugar and
rice States, and the healthful progress
of colonial ion in Africa, would gradually
free the soil of Maryland from its coored
population without any of those violent
operations which have been found so
disas rous by uprooting the relations OF
capital and labor. Indeed, it has long
been evident to plain people, unconnccted
with political agi ators, TINT the siapes
Of .Hvyiand wre diminishing Tint
the free colored population ,Oas increas-
ing 10 an uIarmsng degree that the
free-contrary to the hopes of philan-
thropists-did not emigraie, bit remaln-
ed fenaciousiy in M,s State, nTwtA-
standtng the indncement Of absolute
freedom in other States and, finally,
that the time was rapidly arriving when
the Negro question, rather than the
Slarery question, or emancipation, would
become Of immense importance in its
bearing on labor and taxation in Mary
land.
Let us present you table cons ructcd
from the census summary of 1860, jus,
published by the United States Govern
mcnt, showing the movement Of our
population Of Maryland from 1890 to
1880
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From this authentic statement it will
be seen that the Maryland slaves COM
mcnced rising in numbers from the year
1880 to the year 1910, when they reach
cd their eliminating point of Ill 800.
In the census of 1920, they fell from
that figure to 107,307 and have con-
tinued diminishing at every subsequent
decade, except that of 1850, which gave
the small increase of G3l, an augmenta-
ton more than countcrbaanced by the
great decrease Of $3.50, between 1880
and 1860. Meanwhile, however, the
increase of the free colored hus been
uninterrupted from 100, and ranges
from S,043 at that time, to 49, now !.
The number of S3,7lS free colorcd added
to 81 1888 slaves gives the grand to al
of l7O,9O6, as the entire negro popula-
ZION with which Maryland craftsmanship
has to deal in considering the problem
presented to us. These large mum erical
results and ratios are generally unkno wn
or dsrcgarded by those who talk most
confidently on the subject.
The question, then, in Maryland, is
so not much whether i is the material
interest of the Sta.e to abolish slavery,
as It is to know how to get rid Of l7O,-
906 people, and their increase since
1850. For the mere abolition Of slavery
leaving the free and the newly cman-
cipated here-docs not release the soil
from their support, and deliver the soil,
and all he labor of the State, 10 the
white race. Slavery abolished, either
by immediate or gradual emancipation,
and the negroes con inuing here, the
unfortunate creatures would, of course,
merely change masters, and instead of
being the slaves of individuals, they
would become the slaves of social sys-
tom, with which they would never be
permitted to assinila;e. The question,
then, is Of emanci patton, and its results
in State in which the negro population
is so vast that it is folly or wickeduess
to say that you may " leave the results
to take care of themselves" If it is
sought to rid this State, By legislation,
of l70,906 laboring people, out of "a to al
population (whi'e and black of 6S7, 034,
or one-fourth of its entire mass, (thus
manifes:ly disturbing the relations Of
labor) craftsmanship must begin to con-
slider its responsibility to the whites WHO
are already in our Safe, the owners OF
its property, the payers of its taxes, and
interested in colorcd labor, as well as the
prospective in erests of the problematical
whites, who, it is said, are to pour in 0
Maryland upon the exodus of the colored
man. This, we assert, must be one of
our earliest considerations, # Legislation
be forced 10 in erfere but if it is to be
left to natural ctuses, and to the uolnu-
tary movement Of those most interested,
the census demonstrates that Siauery is
diminishing, ind freedom increasing,
and that, in truth, we are but greatly
embarr assing ourselves when we attempt
to add rapidly to the number Of the
emancipated, when we do noS know how
TO get rid of the free multitudcs we have
already among US.
Maryland is more seriously interested
in this matter than any other State
wherein the white race must ultimately
become the sole laboring one. The
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Communications.
For The Cecil Wing.
The Abolition of Slavery in New Jer
sey-Its Causes and Results.
BY MRS. lamar DAVIS.
NO. ii.

1t is probable that many owners of
farms, and others, who were burdencd
wi h the support of useless negroes,
breathed freer when released by cnlanc-
patton. Perhaps the negroes cxultcd in
the prospect of freedom and equal rights,
and doubtless the whole community
rcjoiced in the consummation of an act
which philanthropy required and expe-
Giency warran ed. But it was soon
found that the abolition of slavery did
not provide, or even suggest, u remedy
for the eubarrassmcnts of agriculturists.
1t presented no resource against the
increasing exhaustion of the soil. 1t
added nothing TO the material or intel
lectual wealth of society gave no impc
tus to trade or commerce no higher
tone to politics. And for the plain and
simple reason that the viii people, at all
times the governing and directing power,
brought no greater skill, ingenuity, or
enterprise into operation.
can find no dis met statements or
estimates of the ma rria. wealth and
interests of New Jersey at this period
l is certain that the crops of corn, wheat
and pota oes became less and less. The
profits Of agriculture con inually dimin-
ishcd, till the WORKOUT aud used-up old
farms were thrown in'o the market, like
worthless horses, to be sold for almost
any price.
'sIt is an i'll wind that blows nobody
good,'' is an old saying, which was partly
cxcmpliied in this case. The grca.
depression of agriculture materially
directed the attention of the people to
other means of living. The acquisi ion
of wealth was not though. of as within
the bounds Of possibility. The mechanic
arts, which had hi herto languished, sud-
denly revived. Farmers sons, disguised
with the wretchedness of their paternai
acres, became ambitious to learn trades,
or engage in commerce. In many places
the mechanics became sort of aris-
tocracy and l could name several
places where, 80 years ago, the chief
man was blacksmith or carpenter, work
ing at his trade, and dubbed with the
ii lie of esquire" The farmers them
selves weary. discouraged and despairing,
chose to adopt the only ready resource
Of which they knew they determined to
emigrate. The far, turtle North aud
West ~as beginning to tract attention,
aud hundreds Of families sold their auccs-
trail homes for mere nominal price in
ready money, and gathering together a
few available articles, departed, perhaps
i'll the night-as Imprisonment for debt
was not then abolished-a with an old
horse and wagon to match, threaded the
interminable foress and mountains of
Pennsylvania, and found a refuge some
where.
The effects of this emigration arc still
evident in many parts of New jersey.
The traveller in passing through extensive
tracts, covered with dense, but stunned
growth of pine, red cedar, and dwarf
oak, will come suddenly on little open
space, marked by a pile Of brick bats,
messy with age, AID two or throo old,
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TRICK OF A PICKpoCKET.-A pickpocket
was recently arrested at well known place
Of amusement in London, and on his person
we've found watches, purses, snul boXes,-
and queeresf of all box of bugs. what pos
sible disposition could be made OF such an
chronological possession was question that
puzzled everybody. Subsequent develop
ments showed that this criminal prestidisita-
teur would, unprecedented, place one Of his
insect treasures upon the shawl or coat of a
lady or gentleman, and then request permis-
sion to remove the disagreeable customer
While thus divertlns their attention he would
relieve them Of their superauous jewery.
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Book Notices.

GoDEY's LADY's. BooK.-The July
number of this favorite ladies' magazine
contains twenty full page engravings, a
splendid steel plate of " Summer" and
a double extension fashion plate contain
ing six colored figures. Its literature
is of o character TO entertain and in
struct the ladies and it ought to be in
every family. AS the present number
is the first of the thirty-third year the
present is good time to subscribe -
Louis A. Cooley, Philadelphia, pub
Usher. Price $500 a year.
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Cbe gousekeeper

10 Preserre Strawberries To two pounds of
lihe large Strawberries add two pounds of
powdered sugar, and put them in preserving
Kettle, over slow fire, till the sugar is melted,
then boil tlr m precisely twenty minutes, as
fast as possible; havelre .dyla num>ero s al
jars, and put the fruit in boiling hot. Cork
and seal the jars Immediately, and keep them
through the summer in cold, dry cellar
The jars must be heated before the hot fruit
is poured in, otherwise they will break.
To Prcserre Strawberries OF Raspberries, for
Creum or Ices, Without boil,ng-Let the fruit
be gathered in the middle of a warm day, in
very dry weather. strip It from the stocks
directly, weigh it, turn il into a bowl or deep
pan, and bruise it gently, mix with an equal
weight of fine dry sfted sugar. and put it
Immediately into small wide-ncck bottles:
cork these firmly without delay and tic blad-
dcrs over the tops. Keep them iu COO
laca. or the fruit " i'll fcrment- The mixturvl
should be stirred softly, and only just suffi-
ciently TO blend the sugar and the fruit The
bottles must be perfectly dry, and the bIad-
ders, after having been cleaned in the usual
way, and allowed to become nearly so. shonld
be mois'ened 18th little spirit on the side
which is to be next the cork.
Strawberries Sie,red for Tarks Make
water; add little white OF eggs let it boil,
and skim it until only foam rises then put
in quart OF berries free from stems and hul.s;
let them boil till they look clear and the sirup
is quite thick. Finish with fine puffla Q
To Preserve Strawderr,es in Wine.-Put a
quantity Of the finest largest strawberries
into gooseberry- bottle. and strew over them
three large spoonfuls of fine sugar, fill up
with Madeira wine or sherry.
Strawberry jelly Express the frnit through
a cloth, strain it clear, weigh and stir to il an
equal proportion of the finest sugar dried and
reduced to powder; when this is dissolved
place the preserving pan over a very clear
fire, and stir the jelly often until it boiIs; clear
it carefully from scum, and boil it quickly
from fifteen to twenty-five minutes. This
receipt is for moderate quantity OF the pre-
serve; very small portion will require much
less time.
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PETERsoN's MAGAZINE.--The July
number of Peterson is filled with good
things. Its engravings and literature
arc both Of high order, and it only
needs to be seen to be appreciated by
the ladles-none of whom will be willing
to be without it after having received
and read it. &. j. Peterson, Philadel-
phia, publisher. Price $500 a year.
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To KEEP BrGs FROM VINEs.-A correspon-
dent Of the American Agriculturist gives this
remedy for protecting melons and other vines
from bugs Take common cotton batting,
sepcratc it into very thin layers aud spread
over the plants as soon as they appear put
ting little dirt on eaah corner to prevent
the wind from blowing it of. He has tried it
for several years with success. The plants
may attain considerable sizt before removing
the cott~n. The cotton does not interfere
with light or moisture.
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05- To the question &c what is the weight
OF million dollars in gold ~ an officer of
the mint answeres as follows The weight
OF one million of dollars United States cur
rency in gold is So $50 Troy ounces. This
makes 44f3 lbs. 2 Oh or nearly two tons and
quarter, reckoning 20U0 lbs. to each ton.
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W The Charleston Mercury states that
Beauregad hat is all the rage in that city
At the rate the war is progressing the same
general will furnish a model for neck tio
that will be extensively used in the South.
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GyEightecn things in which young people
render themselves impolte
l. Loud laughter,
,. Reading when others are talking.
3. Cutting finger nails in company.
A. Leaving church before it is closed.
5. Whispering in meeting.
6. Gazing at strangers.
I. Leaving ii stranger without a scat.
8. Want Of reverence for seniors.
9. Reading aloud in company without being
asked.
10 Receiving present without some man.
Hesitation Of gratitude.
IL. Making yourself topic of conversation.
-. Laughing at mistakes Of others.
ID. Joking others in company.
IA. Correcting older persons than yourself,
especially parents.
Is. Commencing talking before others are
through.
l6 Commencing to eat as soon as you get
to the table.
II. Answering qucstians when put to
others.
10. In not listening to what one is saying in
company, unless you desire to show open
contempt for the speaker. A well bred
person viii! not make an observation while
another of the company is addressing HIM
sell to it.
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5clrlt purtrp.
The Picket Guard.

BY MeMEER OF THE 10TH RECT, y. Y. V.
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The Homestead Law,

For many yesrs, prominent members of
Congress have urged the passage Of law,
giving homes to those who were willing to
settle in the wilderness, clear and cultivate
the land. for the mere ammount of costs to
the United States government. The measure
met with strong and decided opposition,
especially upon the part of those who were
untriendiy to high tariff, but at last this
bcnclicient scheme has met with favor,
aud is now the law of the land. The follow
ing is synopsis of its prov isionS
All the lands owned by the Government
are open to settlement under it in quantities
not exceeding 100 acres to each person.
Any person who is a citizen OF the United
States, or has declared intention to become
such. who is 81 years old, or the head of a
family, or has served in the military or naval
service of the country during this RcbclIio
can make the entry on payment of ten dollars.
and the fees Of the Register and Receiver of
the Land Office, That is all the settler has
to pay at any time.
The act takes affect the LIST of January next
and requires residence and cultivation OF
five years to perfect the title
Any person can enter under this act, land
ON which Ire has pre-cmlion claim.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-01-09

Sold also by Cazwe,. Mack Co., Fifth Avenue Hotel;
J. l. Coddingtsn, sI5 Broadway D. g Barnes, zV2
broadway, 8Dd BY n u dTz7g1%s. lT2s
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Departure Of Capt, NGcDcrsnott's Multi

Departure fCapt, Nc DermOtt's Multi
gan Guards-The" AIuliigan Guards"G Captain
McDermott, which has been recruiting in this city,
for Col. Dorans Irish Regiment, left on the cars
for Madison, this mornng, whese they go into
Camp. The Company mustered 81 men. Some
were left behind account Of sickness i'll their
families Some twelve men tina; belonged
to The ( ompatry were taken away the other. day
as they had belonged to Col. Mulligan's Brigade
Ut Lexington, Ao. The officers are Capt HUGH
McDERMorT. Ist Lieut.. JOINS f. MAHoNEY, 2nd
Ii cut MARTIN ScHuLrE. The non commissions
officers are not yet appointed. f.#
TheGuards were escorted SO the Depot, by Go.
A Capt Mars, of the Cavalry, On arriving at
the Depot Capt McDermojt in a brief andappro-
pirate speech, thanked the citizens of Kcnosha
their kinduess and assistance, in recruiting his
Company and also Capt. Mars and his Company
for their escort, and conclude by proposing three
cheers for Co. a, of the lst Wisconsin Cavalry,
which was given in the hearriest style. Cap
Mars gave the word ior three cheers Tor the Null
ligan Guards. which were given with will The
Guards then passed to the carssin writing Quite
n number of our citizens were at the Depot to see
the Guards off giving them hearty God speed.
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epa tments shall be fgll than in years pastj in
pl oporton these interests increase r extent and pub
lie Importance The telegraph department shall be Sec
ond that of no paper in the vest We shaieontinue
receive the regular Associated Press dispatches and
all the sp cal intelligence that our careful reporters,
conntry. can send u.s. -..
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Kennsha, jan 6. 1862
DAVID LLOYD.

Don't E7oYsct.-Invalids throughout the coun'
~ dcsjlr us Of consulting Dr.. Price, the Analytic
al Physician will hear in mind that The D0ctdl
viii be at the City Hotel for consultation on Tues
day and the forenoon of Wednesday, the 2Ise and
22nd of January. ... ....- .........-.
The Doctor has been regular visitor for the
past two ears and accomplished more in his spe
cfal5ty than any other physician devoting them
selves to the treatment Of chronic diseases excld
siyely Sufferers from old obstinate diseases
should not despair DR.. Price has been, tried
His series of articles the and cure of CON
sumption, published monthly, should be read by
everybody. "-" .''--'r'' Us '-''-
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a.s.an..0. nA. ffaGstr RsEstn. Ed

Generous iESEr- F03sSHt A-Sd't
ma to saw, that if it is the wish of the
,tI;o no will deliver a Free Lecture some time
81 i; iIdasraAry-Subect, "From the Batteryito the
Ip ,.a~o So, charge to be made of 10 cents for
fs,, sSs2Jets and rs cents for a Lady and Gentle.
-pEceed. 70 be applied in same manner as
ssasareae;ved by the Ladies Soldiers AidiSocie-
tai Mr. SaSamons. with his usual liberality5 has
6aeT hs aesef his elegant New Hall for the &C.
IN 3 sfe al ffe certain that the public of Kenosha
galadly avail Itself Of this liberal offer of Mr..
sEtfeb Il. mot only to enjoy the Entertaining and
lIastruotise Lecture, which Mr.. French is abund-
sntg qualified to give us, but also to aid benev-
silent cause. We hope somebody will take the
saattes III hand, and make the necessary arrange
tsnents The Ladies' Aid Society, at its meeting,
TO Iriorresa evening, should appoint Cominittee
q t4g4 .
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numbergof others.
- 81. = "a . . n II

CmcA co AND MILWAUKEE RAlLROAD.--We
learu officially that the groes EARNINGS Of this
road for the year 1861 will show an increase of
from Sl2 QUO to SIS, 00Q over those ofthe pre-
vious year. T he net earnings WILL exhibit a
comparatively large gain. This company have
made many needed improvements in theft track
and rolling stock, and shese are now in a first
class condition. They have also built new
gar shops in this city. and made 9th, additions
which have tended not only to the advantage
of lhe road, but are of great Importance to the
ira yelling public. The active and efficient SuE
perintendent, DIR, s.. G. Baldwin, than whom
no man is more competent for, the position,
works quietly but. surely, accomplishing more
given lin" o.d than many % 4cs officials
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AYiseo nsia. a.easaIature.

The Legislature ofthis State m:t at Madison
yesterday. a the time Of going to preserve
have not learned the particulars Of the otgani'
cation. Neither party having clear moJprty,
the strife for Speaker and other officers Of the
Assembly, was no doubt lively and spirited The
plinci p1ala candidates we understand, were I'll L.
Palnier,# Of Milwaukee, Democrat, and Mr,
Beardsley, of Pierce, Union 90 Il
We shall give theGovernor's Message ih full
next weeE. s.ss .,is.
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The Fightat Hancock.

FREBERlcK, Md. an. 7.-The latest inteli-
pence from Hancock, last night, states that
Jackson had retired, leavln only battery and
infantry guard in sight. Result OF Smelling un.
imp ortailt One rebel officer was seen; to fall
from his horse, and believed TO have been kill
FED None reported killed or sounded on our
side. IT,. ~
Jackson's forces consisted of Ten regiments
wi, III 81 large baggage supply traiu and ten days,
cooked rations. 1t is not known where he went.
but it is surmised he intends to attack Gen
Kelly command. .rtt-'t - 1.~'-. i','". . tk 's
GEN. Banks third brigade left herB at five
O'clock. and arrived at HagarstowR.at five yes
terday evening No stragglerse left along the
route The march was performed through three
or four inches of snow The bligade will prob
ably reach Hancock at noon to-day, l.ar
Gen Lander has been assigned to cuinrFand
.Kelley's division. Geu William s takes COM
nsnd at Hancock, Latest from Hancock re.
potts all quieg' Exiravagant reports of onr be-
ing cut up are false - 80 .e. =. 49,. 80
4 The. Connecticut 9Th returned last ) ! ursday
rOm Hancock, and marched there again, wFth
the Sd brigade, to which thew are attached. ) ess
tertlay morning, They have not BEN attack
ed. as stated nor have they beeu in position
to. be attacked since they left Hancock yester-
daV week s'f'.- -5' So. ~ -'''' ''1'''''f. OF 'f
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A Gard.

The undersigned takes this method to express
bis heartfelt thnn IS and UnfeSned gratitude TO
those kind md liberal citizens of Kenosha who SO
generously stepped forward and made up the
amount Of his bill and expenses while il KenoshG
on account Of the treatment he received in an af
fair VIII Oh many understand Among those friends
he would esp "ciaIly mention Capt r, BsLL and
family, fl f. WALKER a. P. TYmesoN, Major
Cook ED. BAIS, aud many others.
r..f DAVID LLOYD.
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GEN. MCCLELLAN's HEALTH-A promipe Mt
physician Of Chicago, who returned from 4 Wis
it t, WASHINGTON on saturday,g says Gen. Ne
Clellan his not been seriously i'll. He has bad
cola, and thar's Tie extenfgof his aiiing; He
says the story about typhoid fever has been sci
aaoat by al aspiring New York pHysicianjwho
is attending dlelGenefab and wishes to make
reputation for himself on the strength ofacHiev-
ing great cure, a,-
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Tom Tiddler,s taroiG,nst. "a Christmas and Ne,

Tom TiddIer,s Gsronm5G, a Christmas and New
Years story fer 1862, by Charles Dickens. =.
We are indebted to JoHY w. NORRIS, of Chica-
go, book and news dealer, TOR a copy Of the above
work in pamphlet form The ANNUAL Christmas
tales Of Charles Dickens have long held high
place in the hearts Of the people of both the old
and new world, for the genial, warm hearted hui
manity that runs through them like broad beam
Of sunlight. Simeon King has the above, and all
the daily papers, for sale.