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The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14
The Uses of Walking.

Walking for young and active people
is by far the best exercise riding is
good for the elderly, middle aged and
invalids. The abuse of these exercises
consists in taking them when the system
is exhausted, more or less, by previous
fas ing or by mental labors. Some per-
sons injndiciously attempt long walk
before breakfast, under the belief that
it is conducive to health. Others will
get up early to work three hours at some
abstruse mental toll. The effect in both
INSTANCES is the same it subtracts from
the power Of exertion in the aftcrpart of
the day. a short saunter or some light
reading before this meal is the best in
diligence of the kind ) othtrwise the
waste occasioned by labor must be sup
piled by nourishmcnt, and the breakfast
will necessarily become heavy meal
and the whole mornings comfort sacri-
feed by wei gh. at the chcs. from i'm
perfect digestion Of food These obscr.
vations apply especially to elderly per-
sons. who are prone to hatter themselves
into the persuasion that they can use
their mental or bodily powers in age as
in youth.
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14
IIealth-Our Feet.

Women are not more hardy than men.
They walk on the same damp cold earth.
Their shoes must be as thick and warm.
Calf or kip skin is best for the cold
seasons. The sole should be half an
inch thick in addition there should be
Il quarter of an inch of rubber. The
rubber sole / have used for years ]
would not part with it for a thousand
dollars. 1t keeps out The damp, proycn 5
slipping, anG wears five times as long as
leather of the same cost. For womon's
boots it is invaluable. Bu. rubber shoes
should be discarded. They retain the
pcrspiraton, make the feet tender, and
give susceptibility to cold. Stand on
one foot, aud mark around the ou spread
toes. Have your solcs exactly the same
width. Your corns will leave you.-
Ihe narrow sole is the cause of most of
our corns. A careful study of the
anatomy Of the foot and the influence Of
a narrow sole will satisfy every inquirer.
The heel should be broad and long.
Wear chick WOODEN stockings. Change
them every day.
Before retiring, dip the feat in cold
water. Rub them hard. Hold The bo.-
toms at the fire till they burn.
DR.. LtwiS.
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14
Goiulnllllitatio,ts
For The Cecil Whig.

As the season approaches for sowing
flax it will be we'll for the prudent far
mcr to make arrangement for growing it
The coming season. Before co ton came
into such general use, it was customary
for almost every farmer to raise flax, and
make his own domestic wearing apparel /:
but The low price at which cotton goods
began to be furnished, causeed the raising
Of fax to be discontinued, and families
that had manufactured their own wear
ing apparel, now depend on buying every
thing from the ores. But cotton goods
have now advanced beyond the price at
which more servlceable article can be
made from fax. While the war con in
ues, cotton goods will continue high,
and the period of its duration is very
uncertain, and will depend on the en-
durancc of the Souh. The North win
never rclinquish the contest un il the
unity Of The nation is res ored, and he is
weak-headed who tolcratcs any other
theory. The ability and endurance of
the Nor.h are beyond question, and
though disloyal politicians have made
a show, tho masses are loyal, and as
soon as the disorganizcrs show their
hands, they will never carry another
election. The Tories of the Revolution
were be ter men than they, and so his
tory will record it. The liSloyal and
wcAk-kuced are Of little weight in the
balance. If the South can furnish
means Of support the war may continue
for years
Sow fax, tho outlay is small--it will
encourage domestic industry and add to
the comfort Of our people and the re-
sources of the nation. Flax in the
rough state will be in demand for the
manufac ure of paper, and the seed will
bring a high price, Buy no foreign
goods and the price Of gold will fall.
When farmers were engaged in raising
flax, there were some who es ecmcd
Good Friday as The proper day for SOW
nr, aud endeayorcd ic possible, TO SOW
it on tia. day. The quantity was about
a bushel to the acre ; the ground was
narrowed fine before sowing, and tbs
seed covered with brush, but Ii ihs
harrow would probably answer as we'll.
When fax is i'll blossom, or blue -bough,
as i, was called, it makes beautiful
appearance. Flaxseed Is now worth
three dollars per bushel. NJ.
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14
miscellaneous.
Mutton Tradc+of New York.

The following interesting extracts are
from The Ameracan .4gricuiiWeSt:
Few persons arc aware of the extent
to which sheep are sold in this city
Including those received at the four pub
lie market places and those sent directly
to butchers, an average Of over 10000
live sheep per week were ughtered in
this ely during the past year. Besides
these, there are at least 1000 dressed
carcasses received weekly. If the whole
number were driven in at one time, three
abreast, allowing four fec; of space for
each sheep, the line would extend from
New York to Albany, a distance of over
one hundred and forty-fve miles.
Since the commencement of the war,
the demand for wool has so greatly in
creased that the farmers are adding
largely to their focl,s. They find that,
with the high prices of wool and the
good demand for lamb and mu ton, sheep
raising is one of the most profitable
branches of farming, and they are now
holding back their stock. Prices vary
somewhat with the supply, but well-fed
sheep, which will weigh 100 lbs. alive,
have been selling at S5a Il S6 per head,
for month past ; they are now worth
$GA. The rise in wool has added largely
to the value Of pelts, mixed lots of these
selling at S,2t each, and selected pclts
al S25 each.
In former years the thin ewes have
been bought up by farmers for sore
sheep, al $2A a SO per head. Of late
this class has been mostly kept in the
country. Those sent to market have
been bought up BY butchers at S3I a
81 each. Contras ing with this class
are limited number of extra fat sheep,
usually sent Ill about the holidays and
sold a, high prices. A few have brought
as high as Sl5 $50 each. Three full
bloodcd Leicester sheep, from Canada,
were recently sold o 4 butcher of this city
for $40. They dressed al lbs The
pclts would bring - each, which would
leave the cost of the mutton q little over
- cents per pound. In view of these
figures it is safe to advise the raising of
more sheep and fewer dogs.
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14
Correspondence of The Cecil Wing I

HEADQrARTERS bucEtall RlneS,
near Bell Plains, Va, Feb. >, '63
Mr. EDITOR There has been no.
thing of interest transplreI since | last
wrote, excepting the change in Com
handing General of this army. We arc
sorry that General Burnside has been
relieved, as we liked him very much.-
Hooker has not tried his hand yet wi h
such a large army as this: therefore We
cannot tell yet how we will like him,
but feel confident that it is all for the
best or the change sould not have been
made.
The wca her for some days has been
quite stormy, making the roads very
mudy. There is large detail made
out Of the regiment every day to make
cordaroy roads, SO that we can get our
supplies easily.
There have been rumors in camp for
several days that our Division is going
to be relieved from the field and 90 into
the for,i!ications around Washington to
recruit, as it has been very much re-
duced in the several engagement, IS it has
teen in.
There is no talk of move at present,
and do not think We will move soon,
as the roads will not permit.
BCCKTAIL,
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14
Proverbs OF the billings Family

PRESERVED BY JOSHUA BILLINGS, ESQ.
Don't swap with yer reashuns unless yu
ken afford to give them the big end Of the
traid.
Marry yung, and if circumstances require
it, often.
Say how are ye to every body.
kutivatc modrsty, bat mind and keep a
gnd stock Of impotence on hand.
If you are angry never git beat.
Bee charitable, three sent pieces war made
on purpose.
Don't take emmy bodys advice but your
own.
1t costs more to Jorry than il dus to bay.
Ef man iiAttcrs yu, yu ken kalkerlate that
he is roge, or yurc Il iule
kcpe both izc open, but Gee morn half yu
notis.
When yu pra, pra rite at the sentre of the
mark.
Don't moriG the flesh tn much Twant the
sores on I.assaras that sent him into heaven.
II you ich for fame. go inter grave yard
and scrach yourself against tune stun.
Beggars don't have to advertise for runawa
dogs.
. Tis long lain that never turns and ,ts
good mill that always dus.
y oung man. be more anXus about the
pedigre yur g"in tn leave, than yu are about
the wun somebody is goin tn leave yu.
Sin is like weeds, self. some, and sure to
kun.
Natur is natur, yu kant alter the krook Of a
dogs tale much, and pursue the length, of it.
! would "a to all the young mcn--'' 60 in"
and to all the Old fellowS---'s kun out"
About as sure a va to git rich, as emmy
no Of, is tu get inter debt for hundred
thousand dollars, and then so to work and pa
oph the det.
Philosophers tell that the world revo!ves on
its axes, and Josh billings tells yu, that full
half the foxes on The arth think tha are the
axes
n. B.-These ar proverbs have stood fur
morn hundred years, and haint gin out yit.
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14

UNIQUE SpELLING.-We frequently
receive some ingenious combinations of
the vowcls and consonan.s in our office,
from correspondents whose opportuni les
for Improvement have been restricted Z;
but we think that this specimen, which
we cut from an exchange, rather exceeds
anything VIC could produce. 1t speaks
for ITSELF
Wish to. know hif you coua find
NEE goob has ham a prachisel
Machines And searvcd my time in Hcng-
land to the coon mules and loomes & i
will come to work for l2s. per day can
take and lixxe A pare of mules up My
sealfe My hagc is % years hold please
to rite by Return of poste.
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14
West Nottingham Academy.

TEI1E WINTER SESSION of this Insti-
T. tuition will open on MONDAY, the 10th
Of November inst.
This Academy is beautifully located.
easily accessible, and enjoys freedom from
all temptation to idlcncss or dissipation.
Instruction will be given in the Classics
and Higher Mathematics, as well as thu
ordinary English branches.
Young men can he prepared for any Of the
College Classes, or for the Counting Room.
TERMS OF TUlTION.-For day scholars
from Sc to $40 per session Of half year. For
Boarders, SIS.
Board can be obtained at very moderate
rates, adjoining the school buildings.
For further particulars, address
GEO. X. BECIITEL. A. B.,
Nov 8, loG2-tf Principal.
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Select })ostrn.
lFrom The Contineltil Mou:h,y.l
Dead

With chilling breath il comes:
Again anti yet again on every gale.
America. from thy great battle field
Our hearts are hushcd, and dcsoiatc our
homes
Our lids are heavy. and our checks arc pale
While thus yield
Our loved ones up to thee.
Dead dying at their posts,
The young, the noble, and the loving ones
The widow s all the gray haired fathers
hope
All thine, my country! take the treas
urcd hosts:
Hold in thy faithful keeping all thy sons
We give them up
To thee and liberty.
Oh. keep our honorrd dead
Within the folds Of thy grc;I-p -pulsUe heart
Entwihe their memory with thy polished
Cherish the sacred dust above their bed
Who sprnng to shield thee from the traitors
dart
Bless rvcrmorc
The dead who died for thee!
Silent the tcardrops fall Tday:
Down the pale mother check at close Of
For sorrow Sitch at the widow gate:
Dark are the shadows gathered on the
wall, lpray-
And where the mourner bcndeth low to
No more to wait
The comming Of her free
For thee. dear native land!'
What precious hopes are severed one by one
What hearts lie crushed and sick hy hope
deferred The sand.
How many dear ones. stretched along
Bleed out their lives beneath u blightug
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14
ROAD NOTICE,

NJ Office is hereby given that application
IN will be made to the County Commits
sioners Of Cecil county, at their first regular
meeting after the 10th day of February,
next, for the location of II public road to
commence on the New Castle and French
town Pike at the intersection of said pike
with the division line Of lands of Miss Hetty
Duke and John Ward, running with said line
and through lands of John G. Groome and
Rev. j. Mcfntirc to the Elkton and Glasgow
Road. at the beginning of the old lane
through lands of said Groome and McIntire.
Jan II. 1868 5w
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Female College,
BORDENTOWN n. J.

T'lIIS Institution is pleasantly located on ths
/ Delaware River, 80 miles north of Philadcl-
phia. 1t has been in successful opcr alton for
mere than ten years and is one Of the most -four
ishing institutions Of learning in tho country
Special attention is paid to the Common and
Higher branches of English. and superior adyan-
tages fu rnshed io Vocal and Instrumental Music,
Drawing. Painting. French and Latin arc taught
by experienced teachers.
Persons coming from the South can leave Wal
nut street wharf. philada.. at & A. NJ and :. 4, l.
and p. n. For catalogues address
REV JOHN ii. BRAKELEY. a. NJ,
Nov %, lSG2-Gm. President
REFERENCES N MARYLAND ---R. l.. Thorns,
North East; II. Moore, Hnvre de Grace j. ?.
Dale, Whaleyville Thos, Mallafcn. Mlingtou
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14
NOTICE..

FEHHE creditors ofJohn WalSton, deceased,
H. are hereby notified. person or by agent
to meet the undersigned Administrators Of
the said Jehn Waston, at the Office of the
Register Of Wills of Cecil county, in Elkton,
on Saturday, tie IAN dry Of February, 1853
at II O'Clock A.. NJ. AT which time and place
the second dividend already declared by the
Orphans Court, on said Estate, will be paid
10 SAID creditors.
CURTIS CORDRAY,
LEWIS r. ROBERTS,
Administrators Of John Waiston, decd.
Jan "a lS63-iw
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14

ton. hope you will not compell me
to the painful alternative which the exc
cution of your threat will render lncvi-
table. | notice that the Confederate
Government is about to offer ten thous-
and dollars for my head. Had you not
better come down and make the specula-
tion Yours,
r. II. MILROY, Brig. General.
j. ID. MBoDEN,
Styling himself Col. Commanding.
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14
EXAMINERS, NOTICE.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the under
- signc0 Examiners, appointed BY the
County Commissioners to examine and de-
termnc the propricty of yac0ting that part
Of the public road leading to Arnod's Bar
on the Elk River which lies between the Ash
Stump and Ell, River, will meet at the cash
Stump" aforesaid on Hedaeslay, The 1874
doy of February, ncri, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, to
proceed TO the discharge Of the duty assigned
them. JAMES FORD,
THOS. T. JONES,
JAS. PRICE,
Jan II, lSG3--5w Examiners.
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14

Coon 1EAsT.-Boil one pound good flour,
a quarter Of pound of mois. sugar, and
half an ounce of salt in two gallons Of water
for an hour. When nearly cold bottle and
cork it closely. 1t will be fit for use in
twen.y-four hours, and one pint will make
eighteen pounds Of bread.
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14

A UNITED STATES TUN.-.The Treas.
ury Department. has decided thaJ the
measure of tun, in making assessments
for the internal revenue, shall be two
thousand two hundred and forty pounds,
in all cases, under the excise law, unless
the contrary Is specified.
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14

GTThe wild boar is one of the mos.
dreaded animals in nature except the
tame bore.
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14
Rebel Threats.

A certain rebel Colonel, named limbo
den, stationed at Shenandoah Mountain,
Va, writes to General Milroy, command.
ing he Union forces al Winchester, Va,
threatening to imprison every man he
can lay his hands oa who holds an Office
" under the nsurped State Government
at Whccling," and to execute "two of
the prisoners OF highest rank " captured
and held now by the rebel command.
The following is General NiiIroy's
reply to this Dragging rebel threat. -
We commend its spirit 20 all Union men
i'll their intercourse wi h rebels
MANCHESTER, VA, Jan. 27, 1868.
SIR Your communication, dated
January Doth, 1868, is received | am
not, and have no been for the last month,
in command Of any forces in Western
Virginia. therefore have no iurisdic-
tion or control over The matters referred
TO in your let er, and have forwarded
the same for the consideration of my
Government. | have no information Of
the shooting Of Brown and Wilson, and
entertain, therefore, no doubt that your
information is erroneous. Neither they,
nor any one else have been shot, except
in tic, by my order. have noticed
in the papers that the authorities Of
Western Virginia contemplate rctaliatory
measures, in consequence of the arrest
and abduction of Tray BON, but what
measures, if any, have been adopted, |
am not informed. Western Virginia has
been recognized by my Government as a
separate and independent State of the
Union as such the citizens are entitled
to its protection. The course which
you propose to pursue toward a certain
class of citizens of that State necessarily
induces retaliatory one.
| am not, however, an horizcd to say
what will be the action of my Govern
mcnt, in the event that the course indi-
Gated in your letter is persisted in. You
thrca en- to hang an officer and certain
prvates Of this command, now in your
power. You cannot be ignorant that q
much larger number Of Rebel prisoners
are in my power, and you must not pre-
sumo so far upon the forebearance aud
superior humanity of the Federal author
tiles, as to put that threat into cxecu-
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14
EDUCATIONAL.
ELKTON academy.

PRINCIPAL.
MISS G. ". THORPE,
PreccptrcSs.
MRS. L. J.. DUNCAN,
Teacher of Music.
No student received for less than a Quar-
ter, and no deduction made for absence,
unless accustomed by protracted sickness.
April II, 1862.
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14
The Magic Time Observer.
The Perfe It on Of NJ c II q n S II,

DElNG IlryTISG AND Open FACE, OR LADYs
ID OR GENrLEMAN's WATCH CoMBrSED.
One of the prettiest, most convenient, and
decidedly the best and cheapest timepicce for
general and reliable use. ever offered 1t has
within ii and connected with its machinery. it's
own winding attachment rendering key entile-
ly unnecessary The cases of this Watch arc
composed of two metals. the outer one being dno
Is carat gold It has the improved ruby action
lever movement. and is warranted an accurate
timcpicce. Price, supcrbly engraved, per case Of
half dozen, S20+,0O. Sample Watches, in neat
morocco boxes, for those proposing, to buy at
Wholesale, SO, sent by express, with bill payab!s
on delivery Soldiers must remit payment in
advance as we cannot collect from those in tho
army. Address HUBBARD BROS ( Co, d.
SOLE IMPORTERS.
Corner Nassau 4 John Streets,
Jan L. 1S63--6w Ncw-YoIk
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g''S"" say, Bill, Jim Gagged for stealing
horse y Starved him right! Why
dldn he buy one and not pay for 1t, like
any other gentleman?
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14


p"Tsols, companies or corporations. for
the payment Of money, exceeding 80, at sight
or On demand, "
PRoMIssonY NOTE, OR INLAND bills or EscHtSGr
-;athsrHiso than at sight .: on dcnlaEdj--
Over go 10 $lOQ, OF
100 10 2Uu, IL
2,a 10 $50 10
$50 to 5n1, 20
$40 to r5n, 80
7i0 to I0u0, 40
1000 tu liOG, 60
1900 10 $500, i 90
I" $500 to anOO, ! %
For every additional $500 or part Of $500, 100
CONTACTS OR AGREGrrN1s-
For each sheet piece of paper OH which written o5
AGrrEMgxr or LrtsE--
For the hire. rent Of land tenement, or
portion thereof if not exceeding years, so
If exceeding years, loo
APrR usEMrN1s of value or damage, o5
CoNvEY.Nrs--DEED.-
Instrument. or writing. whereby any lands, tanc-
mentS other rculty sold shall he granted,
Qcas"d assigned, transferred, or otherwise CON
vcyrd To. or vested in the purchaser or purcha-
scissor any other person or persons, when The
consideration or value exceeds 800, and does not
exceed $1,000. 90
Exceeding $1,000 and not exceeding $500, 200
Exceeding S4a70 ard no, exceeding Sao00 800
ENcrrdin. SiunO and not exceeding Sln,Oan ~ 90
Exceeding $4,000 and not exceeding $50 500. % 10
thereof in cAccss Of ;.1,uv0, 20 90
LrG ~ DoruMENTs-
Writ, "r otaer origina! process, commenced in any
court, so
PrortTE Will, oT IrTTErs o- fDNrNIsTR trIoN--
Where tn" estate shall hu sworn or declared not
10 exceed Tie value Of $1,000, 30
To exceed $500 and not exceeding $4,000, 100
2oooo 5o.oo". . 500
du.uh9 luuOUO. In %
1uu0lo " g lhoOpn, 20 90
And for every additional S5Cooo or fractional part
thereof, 10 90
uf lands, estate r"orcr,- whore the same shall
he made a. "A security for the payment Of any
definite and r"rtHin uf money lent at the
time OF previously duc and owing or f,rhuruc to
hr lnid being payable also any conveyance Of
any lands, csiat" or property Whatsoever, in
trust 10 be soil or otherwise converted into
money, which shall hr intended only as security.
aud shall he rctccutbr before the sale or other
disposal Thereof: or any personal bond given As
security for the pHymemt Of any definite ar
tam sum of money exceeding Si0o, and not
exceeding $500. 70
Exceeding $500 and not exceeding 1000 ] 90
1000 9I0b 900
I" 2bUD " " 1000 3 90
5000 " " 10000 10 90
1OboO I" " 10000 ID 90
Ard for every additional 51OOn0 or fractional part
thereof, in excess of 2!0ouO, 10 90
In all r.Sog where adhesive STAMP shall he used for
d"nUtiug any duty the person using nflxing the sane
shall write thereon the initials # his and the date
nuun which the same shall be attached that the same
may not again lu used.
PENALTIES.
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SHERIFF SALE,

DY strturc of four writs of 'Vcnditioni Exponas
Peace, of the State of Maryland, in and for Cecil
county at the salts of George Gale Ilasson Lynch.
Samuel Logan, and p. Tay!or, all against the
goods and chatIcs. lands and tenemens of
Thomas Berry and others to me directed, have
seized and taken in execution all the right. title.
claim, interest and estate. at law and equity, Of
tn, said Thomas Berry, in and 10 all that
The Cecil Whig., 1863-02-14
Fart or Parcel OF Land,

calIGd Choice. containing
SD Acres,
more or less ON which there is Log House. and
Kitchen attached, and Stable. This property is
in the 1th District adjoining lands of Il. p. Whit
aker and others Also Cows, | Yoke of Oxen, 2
lleilers Hogs. and hereby give notice that on
SATURDAY. the nth day of February next, at .
O'Clock r. NJ, at the Court House door, in the town
of Elkton. | will offer said property seized and
take in execution 10 the highest bidder for Cash to
satisfy said writs and costs.
Ell COSGROVE.
Jan. q, 1Ss3-ts Sheriff
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CovTR,CTS OR AGREEuESTs-
For each sheet or piece Of paper which written o
AGrEEMENT or LEAsE--
For the hire. use or rent If land. tenement or
portion thereof, if not exceeding years, 3
If exceeding years, 10
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STAMP DUTIES.

BANK CHErK, OR SIGuT DRhPT-
Drawn upon any bank. trust company any per-
stn p"rsorS, companies or corporations. for
the payment Of money, exceeding 80, at sight
or Oh demand,
rRoMIssnl.Y NOTE OR INLANn RLLLs or EScMANGE
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-05-08
HARDWARE.
HARDWARE.
JACOB STRAU5 & S0u,
"a Ta1n 9tre ct.
(Six doors below the Washington Eouse.)

HAVE NOW ON HAND
so Dozen Blood's C. s. Grass and
Grain scythes;
90 Doz. n. & L. Waldrow's Grass
Grain seythes;
10 DOz. Blood's Briar scythes.
so Doz. Hay Rakes;
25 Gross Scythes Stones;
35 Doz. Hay and Manure Forks;
80 Doz. Shovels and Spades;
25 Doz. Cradles;
so Doz. Snaths;
40 Doz. Axes;
900 Kegs Nails; ~.
8 Gas Trace and Log Chains;
Locks, Screws, Tacks and Coffee
Mills;
Spoons. Table G Pocket Cutlery i;
Files. Saws, Curry Combs and
Brushes;
Selves. Carpenter and Cooper's
Tools, &C., &c.
JACOB STRAUB & SON.
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