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California:
VEGETATION AND EyTRAyAGAycE.


All the vegetation of California is mon.
strous in growth. Strawberries as big as
hens eggs. some of which sold at Sanitary
Fair for dollar apiece. Indeed, eggs have
sometimes sold in market at seven to ten
of the extravaganza of the people. They
never think Of the price of anything so long
as they have the money. They live on their
capital instead of income, and begin anew
every year. A lazy stage driver will toss
the stable boy who waters his horse a silver
haf.dollar as if it were but two cents
Judging from their generosity, we think this
people must be immensely rich, but they are
poor-keep themselves poor by their extra
vagance; no population in the world, living
at the same rate, has so little wealth. But
the great crops-green vegetables are to be
had through the whole year, and in size they
beat nature. A respectable Presbyterian
minister told me he planted peach pip,
and in fourteen months it had grown to a
tree ten feet high, and he ate peaches grown
upon it. Now, you don't believe this; but
it is true. One man cut stick which he
carried rs cane for week or two, and
then sticking it into the ground as support
for weak sapling, it sprouted, and in two
years he gathered peck of pears from that
very cane! We have no conception of the
activity of that soil. Prodigious crops of
wheat and oats are raised; and as to peach
es, plums, and pears. why | should ruin my
character for veracity should give you the
facts about them. Pears weigh five and six
pounds grapes weigh four and halfpounds
to the bunch. 1t is the greatest grape, grow
ing country in the world; they are produced
in the greatest profusion-grapesf for break
fast, grapes for dinner-and yet they are not
cheap, because labor enters into their cult.
vation, and labor is high. SO nothing is
cheap, though it is picked up in the streets,
because the man who picks it up will charge
you qnrrter for STOPPING down and picking
itup. All vegetables, potatoes, turnips, etc. !,
are sold by the pound, and you can imagine
what the bills must be. ,... ,.0.
Address by Rer. DR.. Bellows.
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ASTRA

CECIL COUNTY, TO-WIT IL hereby
~ certify that John H. Boyer, of the 9Th
Election District of Cecil county, brought
before me, the subscriber, one Of the JUS
tees of the Reace in and fot said county
this 2lst day Of January. 1865, as Strays,
trespassing on his enclosures, two HEIFERS,
one is pale red, with white face the
other is all black. Said Heifers are rising
two years old. Given under my hand.
.... JAMES CUMMINGS. ]. P.
9Th District, Cecil CO., Jan 81, 1865.
The owner Of the above described Heifers
is requested to prove property, pay charges,
and take them away.
JOHN H. BOYER,
Living opposite Halls Lane, near Rowlands-
vile. tJan u, 1865-sw'
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GOLDEN
ITCH OINTMENT:

4 SAFE, convenient and efficacious rem
II edy for that most disagreeable ard tor
menting disorder-the fTCH-has been
always greatly needed but no one, it is
presumed, has before been discovered which
will certainly effect cure without having
ingredients in it both disagreeable and dan
gerous. Those that have attempted its cure
with birthstone, have generally applied it
with mixture of hogs fat, or lard, worn for
several days, OF dried in by the fire, either of
which exposes the patient to the most immi-
nent danger Of taking cold, by opening the
pores of the body; and at the same time
impregnating the blood %ith poisonous
quality, and weakening and debilitatlns the
whole constitution others have used oin.-
ments which have either proved dangerous
to health, or insufficient to effect cure.
But this will as certainly cure the ITCH
as it is applied it is easy and safe for any
age, habit or constitution, and attended with
no disagreeable consequences of any kind,
either at the time of using it, or at any time
after, as can be proved by thousands of peo-
pie Of different ages, constitutions and states
of health, who have used this ointment, and
have been cured by 1t.
No family ought to be without this valua-
BILE medicine for, on the first appearance OF
this disorder, on the wrists and between the
fingers. &c, slight application of this Oint-
ment will cllre It, and prevent its progress,
and likewise its being taken by others. 1t
may also be used as a preventive, by touch
ing the hands or the inside Of the gloves once
in while with a little of it, when there is a
suspicion that the disorder is prevalent, and
there is danger Of taking it,. For which rea-
son no people abroad on business, no student,
traveller, soldier or sailor, should be without
this Ointment, which is neatly put up in tin
boxes, coi7e fiicnt to carry, agreeable in its
smell, and will last good for a long time. By
this precaution, neghborhoods, societies and
schools might be freed from this tormenting
disorder. Should the patient have any
other eruption or breaking out, which he
mistakes for the ITcH an application of this
Ointment will do no harm, but often cures
the common breaking out, which arises from
sharp, hot humor in the blood, and leaves
srnooth polish On the skin.
There have been many Ointments offered
to the public, for the cure Of the ITcH, but
this valuable medicine bears no analogy to
them in its materials, use, or effects they
being generally made up of grease, brim-
stone, tar, mercury, spirits Of turpentine,
salt petrc, and such like disagreeable mater
ials, which are loathsome to use, and unsafe
and uncertain in all their effects.
BSY" Druggists can be supplied with this
Ointment by the Gross or Dozen, at reason
able prices.
Price so gents box.
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NOTICE.

Sarah f. Howard In Circuit Court for
vs.. Cecil county. In
Caleb Williams and chancery.
wife, and others. January 9th, 1865.
ORDERED, That the sale made and re-
" ported by William ]. Jones and W.
Pinkney Ewing, Trustees Of the Real Estate
mentioned in the above entitled cause, be
ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown on or before the
seventh day Of March, next; provided copy
OF this order be inserted in some newspaper
printed In Cecil county, once week for one
month before the seventh day of February,
next.
The Report states the amount of sales to
be SIS, $50. CHAS. II. HAINES,
True copy; test, Clerk.
CHAS: H. HAINES,
Jan 7, 1SG5-lm Clerk.
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others were dangerously scared, the painter
was crippled, dry goods ruined Quaker
and n Deacon, two ltishmen. Joe Tucker,
town H constable, layer Hooker, Squire
fully whipped. Law suits ensueI, feuds fol-
lowed. and the entire peace and good repute
of Frogtown annihilated all by Il remarka
Bile dog fight.
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NOTICE..

By the Orphans Corr. Of Cecil County.
January 10th, 1865.
ORDERED, That the sale made and re.
" ported by Joseph Miller, Executor of
Sias E. Carter, deceased, of the real estate
of said deceased, be ratified and confirmed
unless cause to the contrary thereof be
shown on or before the tenth day of March
next; provided, copy of this order be in
serted in some newspaper printed at Elkton,
in said county, once a week for one month
before the twentieth day Of February next.
The Report states the amount of sales to
be So 900. C. b. CUTLER,
True copy; test, Register.
G. B. CUTLER,
Jan IA, 1865-1m Register.
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Bg- An evening paper said that the Early
bird got his Phil -inathe Shenandoah Valley.
This being read to General Sickles, he asked,
"His fill Of what ~ ''Of Sherry Dan -
The General has since buon able to wear his
new leg. M s77'> 81,
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J. S. R0sSell

~ - " " wv ~
HAS just received large assortment of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
consisting of
Ladies' Fancy Dress Plaids,
Delaines,
Cashmere,
Alpacas,
Calicoes,
Ginghams,
Cassimeres,
Kerseys,
Satinets,
Jeans, d.,
Wooden Plaids
Fancy Shifting Flannel,
Plain Flannel,
Figur'd Opera Flannel,
Shaker Flannel,
Stacker Flannel,
Cotton Flannel,
Muslins,
Bed Ticking,
Shifting Check and Stripe
Linen Table Diaper,
Cotton Table Diaper,
Ladies' u Misses Shawls,
Bamoral Skirts,
Nubias,
Floor and Stair Carpet,
Floor and Stair OH Cloth,
Mems Over and Under Shirts and Drawers
and good stock of Ready Made Clothing
always on hand.
Ladies' Il Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes,
Gum Overs,
Hats and Caps,
Notions,
Queensware, Hardware,
Willow and Cedar Ware, &c. &C.,
which they offer low for CASH.
We have always on hand large and
good assortment Of
GROCERIES,,
DRIED FRUIT,
Tobacco and Cigars,
BACON,
FISH, &c.
MACKEREL in whole, !, & ! bbls.
0T Give us call and convince your
self that we sell cheap for cash.
T S. ROSSELL has the largest assortment
u of first class Wine and Liquors outside of the
city of Baltmore in the State consisting of 80
different grades, viz:
WINES.
Champagne Wines Of various grades Sherry Wine.
Madeira Wine, Lisbon Wine Port Wine, Malaga
Wine, Speers celebrated Sambuci Wine, Black
berry Wine Of our own manufacture. Wild Cherry
Wine do. Dewberry Wine do, Black Heart
Cherry Wine 90.
BR.A.NDIES.
Otard Du Puy Il Cos, very old Cognac Brandy.
La Rochelle Brandy, Speer's Sambuco Port Bran
dy Cognac Brandies CT various grades and prices
bottled Brandies and Rye Whistles very old and
warranted pure.
FANCY BRA.VDIES.
Cherry, Ginger, Blackberry and Apple.
WHISTLES.
Old PENNSYLVANIA Wheat Whiskey, Fancy
Whistles, Irish Whiskey, Scotch Whiskey,
Apple Whiskey, Rye Whiskey, XAXX do,
xxx do, XX do, X. do, old Monongahe la
Rye Whiskey, Double Rectifed Pittsburg
Whskey.
yfDsNs> Pure Holland Gin, imported !;
/S Common Gins.
Pure New England Rum. I'll.
Dec 8, 1864,
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PUBLIC SALE
OF REAL ESTATE.

THE subscriber, as Agent for John c..
L Groome, will offer at Public Sale, at the
Court House, in Elkton, on ii. 'H = 5
Tuesday, the 14th day Of February, 1865,
at o clock P. NJ, a SMALL TRACT. OF
LAND, containing 35! Acres, more or less,
which formerly belonged to James Warbur.
ton. lying near the Union Church, and FIVE
or six miles from Elkton.
There is DWELLING HOUSE on the
premises, with a STORE HOUSE attached.
II lies in an improving neighbofhood, and
affords a fine stand for country store.
THE TERMS OF SALE are $500 in
cash !; the balance in two equal nstalments,
payable in eight and sixteen months from
the day of sale. The credit payments to
bear interest from the day Of sale and be
secured by the Bonds Of the purchaser, with
approved security. ..,. .'.l ..-,'.. {.
Possession given on The 25th of March,
next JAMES BLACK GROOME,
Jan q, l865-ts. .. Ell. Agent.
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PUBLIC SALE;

WILL be sold at Public Sale, at the
w residence of the subscriber, one mile
west of Brick NJ. House, Cecil COUNT; Md,
on the 4th day WEDNESDAY, the 10Th Of
End month (FEBRUARY), 1865, the follow
ing described Personal Property, viz:
es3seys7nya2 Yoke of Oxen, (No. of which
~ are large and superior wofklng
--XU cattle, No. Joke is young and
Handsomely | handsome Aderney Bull
yearling Bull, halt Alderney; 3t ss17.
good Mich Cows, of them will "NnAl
be in profit SOON; l good two "
horse Power and Thrasherj Crook pat
term; good Farm Wagon, suitable for two
or four horses good Hay Bed, Ok Cart,
Roller, Horse Rake, Plows, Harrows
Scythes and Grain Cradles, Double and Sin
gle Trees, pair of good Spread Chains.
Also, Hay by the Ton, and 1000 Bundles
of Corn Fodder by the bundle. Lot of Pota-
toes by the bushel. -.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS, consisting of 2
pairs of Bedsteads, square Cupboard,
corner Cupboard, l large Chest with draw
ers, large and 2smal Spinning Wheels, 2
Stoves, and many other articles not men
toned.
Bee" Sale to commence at IL O'Clock w.,
when the Conditions will be made known,
and attendance given by
JOSEPH MARTINDELL.
SAMUEL Burns, Auctioneer. -.=gsrs.-. 81,
Feb T. lS65-ts
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N. BAT the same time and place, will
offer my Stallion JOHN PRIAM, rising 6
years old; has been worked in single and
double harness. WIN. II. SIpWELL,
Feb 4, 1865. Owner.
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NOTICE.

James Dougherty and
Susanna Doughcrty, his In the Circuit
wife Court for Cecil
vs.. county. In
. John Boyd, Amanda chanccry. jan
Boyd, his wife. uary 4th, 1865.
TNHE object of this suit is to procure a
l. Decree for the sale of certain Real Es-
tate in Cecil county, which is owned by the
said James Dougherty and John Boyd as
Tenants in ccpmon. "a,
The Bill states that on the thirtieth day of
April, in the year 1856, certain Washington
Walker and wife conveyed tract Of land !,
situate in Cecil county, being part of tract
called 8: Emanuel's Land proclamated," con-
tanning one hundred acres, more or less, to
the said Dougherty and Boyd as Tenants in
common. That since the purchase Of said
land it has not proved profitable to the
owners thereof, and that the said Dougherty
has been anxious to make sale Of the lGnd to
some third party, and to divide the Proceeds
of said sale among the owners thereof, but
that said parties have failed to agree to sale.
That said land cannot be divided without loss
and injury to the parties interested, and that
it will be for their advantage to have the
same sold, and the proceeds thereof, after
deductng costs, commissions and expenses,
to be equally divided between the owners.
mat the Salu Jonn boyu is married, tnat MS
wle's name is Amanda Boyd, and that they
both reside out of the State Of Maryland.
1t is thereupon ordered, that the complain
ants by causing a copy of this order to be
inserted in some newspaper published in
Cecil county, once a week for one month be-
fore the seventh day of February next, give
notice to the said absent defendants Of the
object and substance of this Bill, and warn
them to appear in tins Court, in person or by
solicitor, on or before the eighth day lof
May next, to answer the premises and show
cause, if any they have, why Decree ought
not to pass as prayed.
CHAS. II. HAINES,
True copy test, Clerk.
CHAS. II. HAINES,
Jan I, lS65-lm Clerk.
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Bay Which is the most difficult punctua-
ton :? Putting q stop to woman's tongue.
WANTED. \ line to gil out this column.
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NOTICE.

Kersey Fl. Mcve, )CMcuit Court for Cecil
vs. }county. In chancery.
Mary f. Mcvey. >January 6, 1865.
TlHE object of this suit is to obtain decree
l. divorcing the Plaintiff from the Defendant
absolutely, II vinculo matrimonii.
The Bill states that the plaintiff and defend
ant We're married on the 18th day of July, A. ID.
1868, and. that on the 10Th day of August,
A. ID. 1868, the defendant separated from him,
and has ever 2ince been living in open adultery.
That previous to her marriage to the complain
ant the defendant had, unknown the complain
ant at the time of said marriage, been guilty of
illicit carnal intercourse with other men and
that defendant is nonresident of the State of
Maryland.
1t is thereupon adiulgcd and ordered, that the
complainant give notice to the said absent de-
PENDANT of the substance and object of this Bill,
by causing copy OF this order to be published
in some newspaper printed in Elkton, once a
week for one month previous to the eighth DAY
of February, A. ID. 1865, and commanding her
to appear in this court in person by solicitor,
on or before the eighth day of May, next, to
answer the premises, and show cause, if any,
why decree should not pass as prayed.
CHAS. II. HAINES,
True copy; test, Clerk.
CHAS. H. HAINES,
Jan ~, lS65-lm Clerk.
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Trustees Sale.

RY virtue of Decree Of the Circuit Court
ID for Cecil county, in chancery, the un-
dersigned, as Trustee, will sell at Public
Sale, at the Court House, in the town of
Elkton, on
Tuesday, the 14h day Of February, 1865,
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THE HOWARD HOUSE,

L III IlOV AND HOOSE,
ELKfON, MD.
,THE undersigned having taken the above
l. well known and popular House, and
Refitted 1t In q Handsome STYLE.
respectfully announces to TRAVELLERS ant.
the PUBLIC, that he is prepared to accom-
modate them in the best manner. The
Hotel Is large and the Rooms airy ord agree
able. Asa
Simmer Boarding House,
it is not excelled by any in the country.
THE TABLE will always be supplied with
every delcacy of the Season.
THE CHOICEST BRANDS of LIQUORS
may be had at the Bar.
THE STABLES are commodous and con-
verient, and the HostIers are attentive.
~ Every attention will be paid to the
comfort and convenience Of guests.
....,. 4, JAMES i. OLDHAM.
Elkton, May II, 1864.
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Japanese Tea

w not mould. Unlike the green tea of
w China. this is not dried upon copper pans
and colored with colorng mixture its ycllcMish
tints is the work of nature, and it exhalcs per
fume that belongs only to teas of the highest
grade, Lovers Of tea and indisposed persons
should try it. Those of our customers that have
used it prefer it to any tea sold in this market =.
For Sale by E. BROWN, JR., & BRO.
Culver PLATED WARE.-i have in
~ store and for sale good assortment of
Silver Plated Tea and Table Spoons, Gravy
Ladies', Forks, Butter Knives and Napkin
Rings, They are of good quality, and war
ranted as represented.
Dec IL E. W. STAPLES.
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NOTICE.

TNHE undersigned hereby notifies all per-
l. sons not to negotiate the Note drawn by
him for $50, d ated on or about the sixth
day of January, 1865, payable to the order
of Edward Watson, twelve months after date,
for that the said Note was obtained from
him under false representations, and that he
does not hold himself responsible for the
same. b. CHARLES PARABLE,
Jan 81, lSG5-4w. '-,---r q.
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Trustees Sale
Tavern Stand L. Dwelling Houses,
I'M NIIES ADE AEE UNIV
IN CHESAPEAKE CITY.

DY virtue of Decree of the Circuit Court
I'D for Cecil county, in chancery, the t.hder-
signed, as Trustee, will sell ut Public Sale, OH
the premises, OH
Monday, tile 18Th dag Of Februa,y 'nert,
at O'Clock p. NJ, the following Real Estate in
Chesapeake City, of which John G. Anderson
lately died seized, viz:
The Tavern House, EI
in Chesapeake City, now occu- NJis;G
pied by Henry #. Hukill, near SsSa ll!&
the Academy, and two FRAME -
DWELLING HOUSES adjoining, fronting
towards the canal. This property has front of
eighty feet ON the street running east and west,
and besides the improvements includes vacant
Lot of some 20 feet front The lot extends back
one hundred and twenty-five rect The title in
this property is in fee simple. The Tavern
stand is good one, having u good run of bust
ness, with suitable accommodations for man
and beast
THE TERMS OF SALE as prescribed by
the Decree are Onc-third cash on the day Of
sale; one-third in six months, and one-third in
twelve months from the day of sale. The credit
payments to be secured by the Notes or Bonds of
the purchaser, with security to be approved by
the Trustee.
The Deed to be made to the purchaser by the
Trustee when the whole purchase money is paid,
and not before.
JAMES T. MCCULLOUGH,
Jan 81, 1S6o-ts Trustee.
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Notice is hereby given to the creditors of John
G. Anderson, deceasedi to file their claims, with
the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Cecil county,
within three months from the day of sale
JAMES II. MCCULLOUGH,
Jan 81, 1865. Trustee.
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FAMILY DYE COLORS for Dyeing Silk, WOODEN and
Cotton Goods Shawls scarfs, Ribbons, Dresses Bon
nets, Feathers, Hats, and all kinds Of wearing apparel
with perfect FAST CoLoRs. .. -.,..l .. i =.
g-put up in 10 and IS cent packages.
For sale by gtls NJ MOORE,
Druggist and Apothccary, Port Deposit, Nd,
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PRESIDENT J0HNSON's REPLY 20 THE
SOUTHERN DELEGATION

A number Of gentlemen from the South
waited upon President johnson yesterday, and
Mr.. Macfarland, Of Virginia, addressed him
on their behalf President johnson replied elo-
quently, expressing qualification at having so
large delegation of Southerners to call upon
him. He said he could not find language ade-
quate to express the deep qualification be felt
at the visit:
He spoke of his antecedent position before
the civil war he had urged his Southern
brethren to remain in the Union, and there to
contend for their Constitutional rights. lie felt
had always been for the recognition OF all the
constitutional rights Of the slave owning
States and believed they could have been pre-
served in the Union, if the issue had been
made in the forum instead of in the field He
himself had been a Shareholder but be had
made up his mind if the issue ever narrowed
itself down to the Union and slavery, that
slavery must 90, and the Union be saved.
He said he had confidence in their devotion
to the restoration of the Union and professions
of loyalty so generally evidenced, and he was
assured that the disposition was to aid in
building up the waste places OF the South, and
restoring peace, happiness, good will, and
union He did not believe the sensation letter
writers and editors who were endeavorlng to
create the impression that there existed IN the
South disafection and dissatisfaction, Tor the
presence Of so many eminent and distinguish
ed gentlemen, representing such large con-
stituency, fully disproved the fact
He said he had confidence In the professions
of the people of the South and of their pur-
pose to restore the Union upon the principles
Of the Constitution, and he hoped and believed
they were ready to come up and rally around
the Union and the Constitution.
The feud existing was family quarrel, and
the ties of friendship, now it was ended, he
trusted would be stronger and more enduring
than ever. He said the mission OF this great
people was high and holy and IN the Union
only could the purposes Of its people and free
government be administered