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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03

"A SURPRIsE TO A WooD THrEF.-A
gentleman living in Terre Haute, whose
stove wood melted away faster than was
warranted by the mlldness of the wealth
er, charged stick with few ounces of
powder, and left it on top of the pile
he Express thus relates the sequel.
"Wednesday forenoon, an explosion
was heard in Il house near by and a
Aitchen window was spared no panes.-
On going o the spot, sight mil ht have
been seen. The stove had joined peace
conference, ket lie of pork and cabbage
hot up through the roof like an arrow.
a dish OF apples stewiug on the stove,
gave the ceiling the appearance ola map
of California. cat that was sleeping
under the stove, went through the brok en-
window, as though she was after the
devil or the doctor. The cat has not
been heard from since, but smell of
burnt hair pervades that house thorous b.
ly. A fat-ron was hoisted into a an
of dough, chair lost three legs, he
woon. box looks sick, while the ronf Of
the house resembles bursted a pie
dumping"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03

Miss DICKINSON ON MARRIAGE Miss
Anna Dickinson lectured at Reading last
week. FROM the Journal's report Of
what she said we take the following:
She deprecated the wretched arrange
ment of society which gives to the girls
OF the presen day no chance in life
except IN marriage. 1t says to young
misses as soon as they are " hnished'
at the scmlnaries, " Get married: get a
husband any how, aud be somebody-,f
you 60 without one you will be pehody
all your days " Girls are educated 70,
wlfehood instead of womanhoad, willie
boys are educated not for husbands but
for manhood. The girl Is educated as
an ultimate appendage for man. They
are taught that accompI ,shmrnts are to
DC used only for season, and that they
Will never need an education after they
have caugh h. an eligible man They are
taught that it is diSgraccful to earn their
own living bv hand or head; aud after
marriage the husband is also told that
scarce y any hing more disrepulabe can
happen to his home than to have bis wife
JOIN HIM in bringing into use her accom-
p''sEments and faculties in earning and
saving for heir future support. Even
If she be not adap ed to the work of the
kitchen, society says hat it is better
that she 60 there and try 10 do its work,
ria her than to work in some other wav
in earning enough to hire a Stout Phillis
t" lifi the burden 90 heavy for her own
shoulders to bear. The method of
teaching women as an appendage and
paraSlte--a pauper upon human labor
tends 10 make her almost universally
deceltful. No young women dares to be
entirely herse f in an unmarried mans
presence. She is taught that every
creature in pantaloons is a possible hus-
band. and that an old maid is the most
horrible crea ure in the universe, But
the fact is that many young women of
wi. beauty. refinement aud eminent
culture remains and dies unmarried
because she has never found q man with
enough mind, worth, strength and unset
hsh love to barter in exchange for these
things
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03
5elert HlisrcllauD.

" PROCEED WITH THY ELEPHANr.n
In Columblana county, Ohio, resides an
old fellow renowned for his belligerent
disposition, who is generally known as
FREUD Shavey. Born and bred Quaker.
he was long since read out of NEE ing On
account of his quarreIsome propcnsities
but still pertinaciously clings to the plain
clothes and PLAIN language of his early
days-possibly as a pro ectou against
the wra h which he Is con inually provo
King by his overbearing and irritating
demeanor. tie Is Il ways the owner of he
crossest dogs in the neighborhood the
most troublesome, breechy steers, &c,
and is continually in hot water with some
OF his nelshbors in consequence of the
depreciation committed b, hl. unruly live
ock. A few weeks since, Van AM
burgh's menagerie, travelling through
Columblana, was obliged to pass his,
residence. A little before daylight,
Nash the keeper of the elepnan Tippoo
sab, as he was passing over the road
with his elephant discovered the pseudo
Quaker seated upon fence upon the
roadS'de, watchlug bull which he had
turned out upon the road, aud which was
paving, believing, and throwing up
tremendous dust generally. In. fact,
from the fury Of the animals demons, ira
tton one would readily have taken him
for one of the identicaI breed tbat butted
The locomotive off bridge.
Take that bull ont of the way,"
shouted Nash, as he approached.
Proceed with Thy elephants" was
the reply.
" 1t you don't lake that bull away he
will get hurt" continued Nash. an
pr aching, while the bull redoubled hi,
btlligerent demons ration.
Don't trouble thyseif about the bull
but proceed with thy elephant" reto ted
Friend Shavey, rubbing his hands with
delight at the prospect of an approach
ing scrlmmage; the old fellow having
great confidence in the lnvincibIity Of
his bull, which was the terror of The
whole country round about.
Tppoo Saib came on with his ancouth.
stumbling gal: when the bull lowered
his head, and made charge directly
upon he eggplant. Old Tippoo, without
even pauslug in his march, gave his COW
catcher a sweep, catching the bull on he
side, crushing in his ribs with his euor-
nous tusks, and then raised him almost
thirty feet in the air, the bull riking
upon his head as he came down, breaking
his neck, and killing him Instantly.
"l'm afraid your bull has bent his
neck little" shouted Nash, as he pass
ed on.
" Ben the devil" cried old Shavev.
with a troubled look at his defunc. bull.
"Thy elephant is too hefty for my
beast, but thee will not make ms mucb
out OF the opera ion as thee supposes.-
| was gong to take my family tothe show;
but III see thee and thy show bowed to
blazes before | 60 one step. Proceed
with thy elephant, be Id to thee.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03
NEW GROCERY STORE,
Corner Of Main and Church Streets.
VIM. P. MORGAN

HAS opened stock of choice Grocerie,
IL OF every description, embracing Pro.
lessor Horsford's Patent Selt-Rising Family
Flour, new article and general favorite
with all who try il; Bacon, Lard. Dried
Beet, Beef Tongues, Mackerel, Herring
Goldfish, Cheese, Molasses, Syrup Salt
Spices, Coffee Essences, Dried Fruit, Gan.
ned Peaches, Potatoes Onions. Goal Oil
candles, Soaps, Tobacco. Pipes. Cigars, &c.
together with every article in his line.
% Also, the best lot of LIQUORS ir
Elkton. The public are invited to call ans
examine for themselves.
Elkton, April 30, 1864.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03
NGTI('E.

rs hereby given that from and after the
L first day of June. next. the prepayment
OF the Fees tor Recording any Deed, Mort
gage. Lease. Bill OF Sale. or any other il
s'run'rnt "l writing required t, he rec"ried
IN tho C'rrk 5 Office fer Cecil county will be
'"m'rd"d "f the pttson offering til" SAM
'"r rc"d rHiS II ilAlN ). tlrlh
If Is" Cirruit Court ion Cecil county.
may -, lS65 II
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03
Pensions.

4 LII persons disabled since March 4th
n 1861, by wounds received, or disease,
contracted while in the service of the United
states, and the widows, childrens, mothers
or sisters of those above mentioned VIII,
have since died. are entitled to pensions.
Army and Navy Pensions procured by
Dct l. l., 1862. JONES " EWING.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03
Make al! Min;i, OF CARRIAGES

Make ais MiNi;s OF CARRIAGES
TO ORDER, and guarantees to give salts.
faction to all who may favor him with th..lr
work. An experience Of fourteen year.
enables him to say that his Carriages vii
compare tavorahly with those of any otl.,
manufacturer, in finish and durability. II,
returns thanks I" the public for former pa
ronage, and S"licitS the custom OF the prop;
Of the COUNT. generally.
nySccond hand Carriages taken IN -,
change for new, III fair prices.
Aug ?. 1862 .-6m.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03

DHOSPHATIC FERTILIZER.-Task L.
L Clark's Fertilizer, containing all the in
gradients necs ssary to fertility. For sale by
JOHN PARTRIDGE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03

0EDo but the half of what you can,
and you will be surprised at the result
of your diligence.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03
Fluit and Ornamental Frees,
Grape Vines, sc.

ORDERS Tor Trees, Vines, &c, to be sup
Opled by The Central Nurseries - o
iorR. Pa, attended to by
Dec 10. JOHN PARTRIDGE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03
VIENNA, Dorchester county, Md january LIST. 1855

VIENNA, Dorchester county, Md January LIST, 1854.
Dir. F. f. MARINE Allow me on the beginning of
the new year to extend You my hearty congrat-
nafions for the satisfactory manner which yon have
given me for several years. in The sale of consignmens
"hlcu have Entrusted to your hope in the ft
lure mat may be able to increase those consgnnepts
and that you will receive from the public very liberal
patronage THOMAS Higgins
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03

(tUANOS. Peruvian and Mexican Guano of
" standard quality always on hand and for
| sale ~ JOHN PARTRIDGE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03

1T"l'm gone susker;' as the child
said when bis mother weaned him.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03

Dv The highest charge made is five pei
cent. Goods of every description except
Liqnors) purchased and forwarded with des.
patch, when either cash or trade accompa.
MES the order.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03

HAvRE DE GRACE, Hartford county, Nd
MIR. +. +. MARINE Sir We can say that YOU al
ways dealt correctly and satisfactory for all the
business we have had you to do for u.s. and we always
recommend any persons that know to You; and You
can use our names for any recommendation that you
may want Yours.
December 29th 1868. SPENCER WRIGHT
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03
TO FARMERS
DAIRYMEN COUNTRY
MERCHANT

ALL WHO HAVE FOR SALE
TLOUR, Grain, Clover and Flax Seed,
Il Tobacco. Hay, Lumber, Slaves, Tan,
Bark, Sheep, Calves, Poultry, Eggs, Ba-
con, Lard, Butter. Cheese, Game, Vege.
tables, Wool, Rags, Furs, Skins, Fruit,
Green and Dry. &C.,
Can have them well sold at the Highest Price
in Baltimore, with full Returns always within
Ten Days OF their reaching the City, by for
wardilg to the Commission House for Coun.
try Produce Of
2. E. MARINE,
n. E. Coner Of Frederick u Pratt sts.,
BALTIMORE, MD.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03

BY CONSENT REFER TO THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATES:
BALTIMORE Fe 25th, 1864.
Having known Mr.. Fletcher r. Marine for MANY
years past, We take pleasure in stating that we know
him to be gentleman in whom the utmost confidence
may be placed in the transaction of business He is
prompt attentive, ohligng and Reabe.--Rolert Tur-
ner, Esq. Dealer in Fertilizers; John W. Ruff 4 Co..
Dry Goods Il. 4 s. Faey. Druggists Kew. G. b. Tippett
East Baltimore Conference; Rev. A. &. Marlatt H. b.
C.. Mcchanicsburgh, Pa; Rev AHdrew Manshp: Phla
John W. Randolph. Esq. Cashier Fes Point Bank; Is
aac p. Cook, Register of Wills; Armstrong & Berry
Booksellers; Tucker Smith Boot and shoe Dealers
bridge, Nd; ". L. Mclaughlin, Attorney at Law. York
Pa
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03

Rock HILL, Kent CO.. Nd. December 21st, 1868
This to certify that dnring the last six years. have
been both directly and indirectly connected with Mr.
h. Marine, in business; and take pleasure in stating
that during that time have always found him practi.
cal. industrious business man. of most UNREASONABLE
integrity possessing the confidence of all the business
who know him.
Yours, most respectfully, CA LEARY
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03

To THE BUSINESS PUBLIC:
Alter eight years connection with Mr.. T. i Marine
aGrocery and Commission Merchant, / take pleasure
recommending him rs business man, strictly correct
and must say that lie has my entiro confidence.
VIM. NJ. McMAHAN, Shen
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03
Cloths and Cassimeres.

nLACK French Cloth, Black Doe Skin Gas.
- simeres, Black Silk mixed Cassimeres
Handsome Fancy Cassimeres, Best Make Sa.
tinets, Heavy Jeans, just received and for sale
cheap by E. BROWN d BRO.
sept y, 1895.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-02-03
CARRIAGES! CARRIAGES!!

AFING rrert"i the most ext.uaI'
i Carriage Nnnn'l"tn,v III I"riI r'.o,nt
is prepared 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-01-24

NEORGE Z. WHITE,
" Liberty Hail.
50 and 81, Cameron street,
Invites attention to his very extensive and
ch dice stock Of
GROC les.
embrac cling Teas. Coffees, Sugars, Spices, Hams
Bacon Flour, Candles Soap, MolaSseeS Butter,
Cheese Canned Meats and Fruits Jellies, Fari-
ma, Corn Starch and great variety Of articles,
usually foundin grocery store.
BRUCES
CONCENTRATED FERTILIZER.
SWAN ISLAND GUANO.
HAY, GRAIN and FEED always on hand:
He also asks attention TO his unusually large
and fine stock Of
LILO u . R s.
Of everydescription, consisting of Whiskies high
Champagne Port, Sherry, and otheIi. Wines,
jamaica Spirits, Santa Cruz Bum, C9rdialis, Aie
from the Washington Brewery, in barrels and
A!s So CIGAR5 and TOBACCO, in great va
riety ,
charge. DC lo-l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-01-24
Railroads.
E. ALEXANDRIA +. Z.


s. E -:
uuPOTGT ~ XIII FROM WASHING
ron IND ALEXANDRIA, 70 RICH
MOND AND LYNCHB URG.
~ and after TUESDAa D 1; TGa d js ;S52
'''lA''''' N lTRAINS SOUTH.
Leave Washington, 7Vj g. NJ
&" Alexandria. 40 A. III,
Gordonsville, L. As p. n,
Connecting with Va. Central Road tor Ntch
mond and Staunton direct
Arrive at Richmond at $50 p II.
. 4 HK2ch 5srs N (; Z Fl d.
b9 2" <! Hiic "4ncnl F at 100 a. m.
Cordonsvilc - 20 p. II.
Arrive at Alexandria i. SO p. III.
{Vashin eton, 20 p. N.
Connecting with the =. x o. X i. -: I'll
parts Of the North and " est,
Local freight train leaves AlaSandrjA at 140
q. m. and arrives at GordnnsVlIle at .. 70 p H.
Leaves (tcrdonsvil!e at 600 L. M ana arrives az
Alexandria st 4.33 ,. IL. Through Ifo'&n IRAN
leaves Alexandria a52 - Z. NJ: "4o arrives al
Lynchburg at6.4? p. IN. Leaves iylIth ~ al
2.45 a. M. and arrives at AlexandrI9 az 90 p H.
Express freight train leaves A jeA@ndr!a at
100 y. H., and arrives at Lynch burg at ~ ~ g
N. Leaves Lynchburg at Z ~ p. H., ana ar
riyes at Alexandria at $50 g. III.
This route has the advantage over al 2therS.
Of having continuous rail from re" J. rNto
IvnchbUrg-4O4 miles, and CONNECTING al
Lynch burg direct to Bristol, Knoxville Mem
nHis. New Orleans, and al other points South
and Southwest. o.n d..
Manassas Brstoe, Catletts, Rapp&hannocN
Culpepcr Orange and GordonsVlIe, where
muny of the late great battles were fought,
Tickets can be procured in Adams Express
building. opposite the 3. y D. Il. Il: Depoc IN
Washington; also on the corner OF oth ST., ana
PENNSYLVANIA avenue, and at the depoI, on
MARYLAND Avenue, Washington.
Trains leave from the corner OF lrst ana 4
Streets Washington ,,,,rrpprv
General superintendent
j. ". BROADUH,
General Passenger Agent
Alexandria, Dec l., $50. acc I'll
T1RFIGHT on ali articles to Springfield, B9rEes
/ Fairfax. Union Mills, Manassas, BrlStQe,
Warrenton Junction. Bealeton. happahannocE
Brandy, AIitcheIrs, Rapidan, Madison. NORTH
Garden. CovesvilIe, ltoc]ltish. Arlington 2"d
Kew GLASGOW Stations must be prepaid.
Freight to Alexandria, CatlecJ :, y aIrcn:0n
Culpc0er, Orange. GOrd0nsVlllc, Ci?2riottcSTlIie
Lovingston. Amherst. McIvcr:, and LynchOlfg
'l'''' ~ John T. LAIHAM.
General Freight Agent.
oc+ lift .. O. Il A. II. K.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-01-24
q PER GENT. OFF FOR CASH.

4 ~ --
We now offer our whole stock of Dry Good,
at a. discount of 10 per cent. on previous prices,
!or cash, and would name the following as being
well worthy the inspection Of all who have not
yet supplied themselves for the winter
A large assortment Of Lupins French Merl-
noes.
Largo stock Of Lupin's Printed Merinoes,
Large assortment Of all Wool Moussse}ine5
Alpacas, NJ chairs, Empress Cloths, Reps, and
Poplins Also, our whole stock OF
BLACK AND COLORED SILKS
Of superior quality and in most beautiful colors.
Also, Our whole stock OF
MOURNING GOODS,
one Of the qrgos stocks 6 ct 8 a16
south Of New York, together with our whole
stock Of
DOMESTIC 6 HOUSEKEEPING GOODS,
all of which we now offer at our regular prices,
and will make deduction Of ten cents on the
dollar for all sales, large and small, when paid
for at the time Of purchase.
Our Goods are all marked in plain figures
and No Deviation will be Allowed Except the
Discount Named for Cash.
W NJ. SHUSTER & BROS,
Nc. So, Centre Market Space, bet. p & Sth sts
ian 15-d6tif Was. ngto1,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-01-24
T AND AGE u CI

The undersigned having been solicited by E
large number Of Land Owners Of this County,
to Send them purchasers for their farms, and
from my long experience as surveyor ana as
condition Of most Of tht farms in this county
I have concluded to solicit the patronage OF
tho nublic as a LAND AGENT. Persons,
therefore who wish to purchase, lands, and
those who wish to sell, will lind 1t to their
Jail, West End, near Alexandria, Va, or by
mail, Box 3l4, Alexandria ?. o., Va:
JONATHAN ROBERTS:
dn 21-2u Sheriff Of Fairfax county, Va.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1866-05-17

LITTLE CoURTEsIEs.-How much Of
meaning, Of refinement, aye, of Christiani.
ty Itself, there is in those little incidental
attentions and pelitenesses, which 90 q
great way in making up the beauty oflife.
We have known great many people
ge0a warm hsazta eaay zee 81 isseIfssc:
ri6ce and abnegation, who would never
have condescended to raise their hat to
lady, or offer her glass of water, before
drinking themselves. This Is frequently
the fault of coarse grained nature, but,
perhaps, most often the result of early ed.
ucation Indeed, We always think mans
manners are the "living epistle," and read
of all men," Of his mothers training. Ha.
bitual politeness only can make man
thorough gentleman woman true lady.
And this is most easily acquired in child.
hood, and in ones own household. If
boy be respectful and courteous to his sis.
ters, he will be so to sll women, so long as
he lives; but if his intercourse with them
be course, careless, abrupt, not softened
and refined by thousand nameless little
attentions and graces, he will be rough,
awkward-not fulfilling always the beauti-
full injunction of the apostle, "Be We cour-
teous to all men," Then, too, outward re-
fnement influences aud softens the inward
character; for it is law of our being that
expression intensi6es the emotions and
feelings"
But this work, after all, lies with every
mother in the land-in the world; and We
only hope that these hints may influence
some to consider it.
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1866-05-17

NEVER SEEK REvENGE-The favorite
of Sultan threw stone at poor beggar,
who had requested aims. The injured man
dared not to complain, but carefully search
ed for and preserved the pebble, promising
himself he should find an opportunity,
sooner or later, to throw it in his turn at
this imperious and pitiless wretch. Some
time after, he was told the favorits was dis
graced, and by order of the Sultan, led
through the streets on q camel, exposed to
the insults of the popuaoe. On hearing
this, the beggar ran to fetch his pebble, but
after moments reflection, cast it into a
well. IL now perceive" said he, .'that we
ought never to seek revenge when our en-
emy is powerful, for then it is imprudent ;
nor when he is involved in calamity, for
then it is imprudent; nor when he is in.
volved in calamity, for then it is moan and
cruel"
The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1866-05-17
The F1Rsr CASE UNDER THE OIvl

The FIRST CASE UNDER THE OfvIL
RIGHTS BILL.-LAYrAYErrK, Ind, April
IA colored man named Barnes brought
suit against a prominent citizen this morn
ing to enforce contract. The defendant,
for answer, sets up that the negro came
into the State in violation of the thirteenth
article of the Constitution of the State of
Indiana. which, under pains and penalties,
prohibits negroes from coming into the
State, and debars them from all rights to
enforce contracts, etc.
The plaintiff demurs to the answer,
maintaining that the thirteenth article Is
void and Of no effect, because: /. It Is in
contravention Of the letter and spirit of
the Constitution of the United States. 2.
It is in direct conflict with the constitu-
tional amendment abolishing slavery. 8.
1t Is void under the first section Of the
Civil Rights Bill, which gives to all per.
sons born in the United States full right
to make and enforce contracts, any law,
or ordinance, regulation, or custom to the
contrary, Notwithstanding. s
The court sustained the demurrer, and
the defendant appealed to the circuit court,
which is now in session.
The case was submitted to-day, and af
ter argument of counsel, it was taken un-
der advisement. Judge Gest will probably
render decision to morrow. Under the
second section of the Civil Rights Bill he
can only decide in favor Of the negro, for
the reason that an adverse decision would
subject him to the penalty of one thousand
dollars' fine and imprisonment. q.
We are glad, says the Richmond Dis
patch, that the first case under this uncon-
stitutional law arises in State ike Indi.
ana; and we are inclined to believe that
the occurrence Of few such cases in each
OF the Northern States would bring the
people there to their senses.