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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28
Examination Of Teachers,

THE regular examination of parties seek
l. ing employment as teachers in the
Public Schools of Cecil county will be held
at the Public School Room in Ekton. on
Monday aud Tuesduy, the llth and 12th Of
.Iune, ncrt, and The Public School room, in
Port Deposit. on WmS,iay amt Friday, the
18th aud 18th Of the same month.
Applicants, if males, must be at least
twenty years of age; if females, at least
eighteen years ofage.
Certificates of the first grade will be grant,
ed to parties who shall pass successful
examnationin the branches of Orthographv,
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Geography,
English Grammar, Book Keeping, Algebra
and Natural Philosophy, upon the payment
of fee of two dollars each.
Certificates of the second grade will be
granted to parties who shall pass a success.
full examination in all the above branches.
except the three last, upon the payment of
zee of one dollar each.
Certificates thus granted may continue in
force three years, but no longer.
+. A. ELLIS. President
Board School Commissioners of Cecil co.
april %, 1S66-3w
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The Test Oath.

Among the indcfensible acts of President
johnson, was the appointment to Office in
the rebellious States men whose guilt in the
conspiracy and rebellion of the late slave.
holders, disqualified them, in consequence
Of their inability to take the oath prescribed
for those receiving such positions under the
Government
The President recommends in message
to Congress the repeal of the test oath, and
the Committee to which the matter was re-
ferrcd on Monday last, reported unfavorably
to the repeal of the oath. In their report
they quote from former speeches ofthe Pres
idcnt, who, few short months ago, was in
favor Of making treason odious,n not by
Federal appointments to Office, but by giving
traitors ''back seat in the work of recon
struction. We quote as follows from tive
able report of the Committee:
"The Committee understand that it is the
deliberate purpose of Congress to maintain
the policy of the act of July ., 1862, which
is to keep the offices of the Government in
the hands Of loyal men. Treason is not to
be made respectable by the robes of Office
and places of honor, trust, power and profit
should be bestowed upon the loyal only
True men can be found in the instructions
airy States to fill all snch places, and none
other should be elected" |v..s -r.
The Committee, after further argument,
say in conclusion:
"If the test oath should be so far modified
as to enable an eX-rebel to take it. the social
influences which now overawe loyal men
would still put them out of the way. and
force the Government to bestow its Offices
or the disloyal This would not make trca-
son odious, nor would it punish traitors. -
On Tire contrary it would increase the odium
which now attaches to loyalty in the South
ern STATES, and punish men because of their
faithfulner7 to the Government. A commu-
nity that VII not respect an officer of the
United States because he has been suffi-
GENTLY loyal to tue Government to allow of
his taking the test OATH does not deserve to
have the advantages and convenienccs of
the postal services extended to it. but does
deserve to have the rev enue laws enforced
against it, by the services OF such officers as
the Government may be able to secure.
There are thousands Of royal men in the
Southern States who can take the test oath,
and to such should the Offices in those States
be gwen"
Who that read or heard the brave speeches
of Andy johnson, delivered but few short
months ago, could have dreamed of such an
utter departure from their letter and spirit
as he has shown?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28

Our YorSG F0LKs.-The May No. of this
ever welcome Boys and Girls Magazine is
at hand. Its contents are of the most in.
teresting and pleasing nature among which
are ''Thc English Redbrcast and the Amer
lean Robin;' "May Day" Something
about our Baby" etc, etc., the perusal OF
which will both entertain and instruct. As
aJuvenic Magazine, it has no equal. "Our
Young Folks should bless the day that gave
it birth, and use their best efforts in extend.
ing its circulation. Parents could not invest
two dollars more properly, than by subscrib,
ing for this Magazine. Ticknor and Fields,
Publishers. Boston.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28
fofat affairs.

Town ELECTIoN.-This important
event will happen on Monday week, and it
is to be hoped that ticket will be selected,
pledged to give an ordinary amonnt of at,
ten,ion, at least, to the public affairs of the
town. The complaint has been heretofore.
that the Town Commissioners could not be
assembled to give attention to public bust
ness. We care not what his politics are, if
the candidate can be relied on to act after
he is elected, and not merely represent Il
nominal officer.
The health of the town would be greatly
improved, if the corporate authorize" would
give their earliest and earnest attention to
having some of the filth cleared away before
the hot weather sets in There is an alarm.
ing amount of cholera breeding element
fostering round about the town. And if we
invite that scourgc it will be very apt to ap.
pear. The history of the cholera has proved
it to be more malignant and destructive in
proportion to population, in small towns,
than in large cities. If the cholera is to be
guarded against, the filth that creates per
feet stencil in some localities, near the very
heart of the town, on warm summer even
ings, must be attended to and removed
promptly.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28

Boy On account of the unprecedented
pressure of advertising on our columns, we
have been compelled to issue a supplement
to The Wig this week. Dealers are be.
ginning to be alive to their interest and re.
sort to THE Wing as the best means of let,
ting the public know what they have to sell.
The secret has gone abroad that The Wing
has by far the largest circulation of any paper
OIL the Eastern Shore. This, in connection
with the fact that it never compromises the
truth for policy sake, has given the public
confidence in it rs business. as well as u
political organ. What The Wing says ii
means, and in ninety nine cases out of a
hundred, its outgivings prove to be correct.
If you would prosper, patronize The Wing.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28
LIME! LIME LIME
FOR SALE.

lANHE undersigned having made arrange
d ments with reliable parties in Pennsylva
ma, respectfully informs his customers and
the public generally, that he is prepared to
sell STONE LIME on accommodating terms
and deliver the same anywhere on the East
ern Shore of Nd, where the navigation will
permit of a boat going with safety.
Thankful for past patronage, respectfully
solicit u continuance of the same.
WIN. p KERR.
Port Deposit. april %, lSGG-6m
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Notice to Builders.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received
~ until May 18th, 1866, for the erection of
Il new Church, near Lcwisville. Chester co.
Pa. The dimensions of said Church are as
follows:-4o by GO it,: story 20 feet high 4
windows on each side; door and win,
dows in front recess pulpit with windows
stone foundation; brick walls and slate roof.
The entire work done in plain, neat and
work manshipllke manner and of good ma
terial Bricks can be procured within halt
a mile Of the Church. For full particulars
inquire of Samuel Rodgers, Philip Dough-
erty or George McCrery, Lcwisville, Chester
county, Pa, or S. W. kurtz, Brick Meeting
House, Cecil county, Md. Proposals di,
vected to PHILIP DOUGHERTY.
Lewisville, Chester county, Pa.
anril % lSGG-2w
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Notice to Creditors,

THIS is to give notice. that the subscriber of Cecil
Acounty. hath obtained from the Orphans Court Of
said county letters of Administration on the personal
estate of
JOHN r. SMITH.
late of said county. deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby warned
10 exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof duly
AUTHENTICATED
On or before 9th day of April, 1867;
they may uthnrwse by law, he excluded from all
benefit of said estate. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate payment to
-" subscriber. Given under my hand this 18th d;iy
of april, 1861 SAMUEL p WOOD,
Administrator of John r. .mith decd
Test-~CHALKLEr b. CUTLER Register.
aDril til
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28

REMoyAI"-By reference to our advertis-
ing ,nlumns it will be seen that George Me-
Call, Merchant Tailor, Wilmington, Del
has removed from his old stand to No. l2G
Market street, four doors above his form.
cr place of business. His new estab,
lshment is quite extensive; his assortment
of goods equal to any in the city; and neat
fits and latest styles are always to be had at
McCnu'S
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28
Examiners Notice.

ENllE undersigned Examiners, appointed
l. by the County commissioners of Cecil
county to view and determine the propriety
OF Strengthening the North East and Turkey
Point road, by the location of new road to
commence at the intersection CT the Old
Ferry road with said Turkey Poin. road at a
white oak tree, and running thence through
lands of Delaplainc Mcdaniel and Geo. ".
Ford to the foot of Big Hill on lands of snid
Ford. and the vacation of so much of the
present road as would be rendered useless
by the location aforesaid, hereby give notice
that they will meet at the point proposed for
the commencement Of the new road atorc-
said, on THes!ay, the 2oth day Of May, ncri.
at 10 o clock A. NJ, to proceed to the dis
charge Of the duty assigned them
JOHN SHIPPERS.
AIARlAS PENNINGTON,
JAMES CRAWFORD.
april 2S, lSGG-jw Examiners.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28
Masonic Notice.

THE MEMBERS of Union Lodge. No.
L As, F. A. NJ. are hereby notified TO at.
tend the Stated Communication, Wednesday
evening, May I'd. Business of Importance.
BY order, W. NJ.
III. ii. THORPE,
april ~, lS6G-lw Sec'y.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28
NEWARK ACADEMY.
UNDERTAKING.

VYIfE undersigned would inform the public
l. that he is now engaged in the Undertaking
business, and is prepared to furnish Cotfns and
attend Funerals at short notice. Mr.. II. III
England having retired from the business, he
respectfully soie;s the patronage Of the neigh
bori,o"d formerly occupied by Mr.. England
Shop Of Il mile southwest Of Is. 81. House.
WILLIAM KIRK.
aprjl 81. iS6.j-}nit
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CO-PartnershiD Notice.

WYE, the undersigned, having purchased
w the stock in trade at the Sash Factory,
in Port Deposit. Nd, have this day formed
II co-par:ncrship under the name and STYLE
of holland & Co., and will hereafter conduct
the business of manufacturing Door and
Window Frames, Sash, Blinds. Mouldincs,
Floorings, &c. N. W. holland.
j. HOWARD PUGH.
jan Goth, 1866. april 2S, '6G-3w
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28
AN ALLIGAToR.-We are permitted

AN ALLIGATOR. We are permitted
to make the following extract from private
letter to gentleman in this town.
civilian Riley and Absalom Crookshanks
caughta strange looking animal in the Octo
"aro creek, the night before last, (April
Goth, near Rowlandsvile. Some ofthc sci
entities pronounce it a young alligator. 1t
is, think, about twenty-five inches long,
has fiat head resembling a catfish, no
tongue, skin smooth, like the skin of cat
fish or eel, four legs and feet the feet look
like four fingers and Il thumb. 1t is strange
looking mammal They killed it when
they caught it-scared badly of course
This is the description given of the strange
beast. A rvcrman b. our elbow suggests
that the aforesaid alligator is a river scor-
pion of large proportions.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28
MILLINERY.

EIHS. NJ. i. GRIFFITH. near Brick NJ
lNR House. offers to TIE ladies her stock of
Sprinc and Summer BONNETS, and HATS,
ready trimmed or done to order. Flowers,
JtbLons and Straw Goods. Bonnets and
Hats b.eached, and pressed into fashionable
shape. LAprll u, ls-6-ow@.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28

ELKToN HrGH SCHooL.-A public
examination will take place at the High
School Monday April 30th. The fourth and
last term of the present scholastic year will
begin Tuesday May I'd.
W. H. ZIMMERMAN, A. NJ,
F. 4. ELLIS, Principal.
Pres b. s. c. Cecil CO.,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28
REMOVAL

The Wing Office has been removed from
the building formerly occupied by it to the
new Wing Building on the same street, di-
rectly opposite the jail, on the corner of
North and Wing streets.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28

AGENTS WANTED.-Under this cap
ton the National Publishing Co., of Phila-
delphia, present through our columns day
one of the most attractive books the rebel.
lion has produced, Agents are wanted by
the Company to sell the work, which would
be found a lucrative business for good active
ann
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28

CALL ACCEpTED.-We understand that
the Rev. John Wesley Brown, of Baltimore.
has received and accepted a call to St. AIMS
Church, Middlctown.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28
INCOME NOTICE.-The blanks for the

annual assessment for Income, Licenses,
Gold Watches, Carriages, &C., have been re-
ccived by the Assistant Assessors for this
county. and will be distributed as soon as
possible. Notice will be given through THE
Wing and by Hand Bills of time and place
in the county. when and where the Assistant
Assessors will meet persons and receive
their statements. Persons are requested to
make lists of their receipts and expenditures.
and have them ready SO as to carse rs little
delay as possible in adjusting their lists with
the Assessors.
When not advertised to be at other places
the Assessors may be found at Elkton and
Chesapeake City.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28

KILLED.-Edward CHM, a citizen Of
this county. was killed by the cars on Tues
day afternoon last, on the p. W. & b. r..
at the junction Of the Delaware Railroad. -
He was walking, it is said, on the track
ahead of the train going North, and in order
to get out its way, stepped on to the other
track, without observing, it is supposed, the
approach Of the train bound South, the en-
CINE striking him in the forehead, killing him
instantly.
Some fifteen years ago he was convicted
in the Circuit Court of this county of the
murder of Henry pritchard and his sentence
committed 10 Imprisonment for life. A short
time since he was pardoncd by the Governor
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28
ACCIDENT FROM A PISTOL. Alfrec

Smith, son of the late James II. Smith. Of
Elkton, while handling pistol, on Tuesday
evening last, had it to go off unexpectedly
his left hand, and in close proximity to one
or two boys standing near him. Not being
aware that the pistol was loaded, he very
foolishly cooked and snapped it. receiving
thereby painful wound himself, aud which
might have resulted seriously, if not fatally,
to others. Too much caution cannot he
taken in the handling of firearms, and cs-
pecially those complicated pistols, Of which
we know so little.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-04-28

60 Quick in its action. and of lasting effect
than either Peruvian Guann any Slpe. Phosphate
made from hard mineral GIlano
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-11-23
BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL

Established as Refuge from Quackery. The
only place where a cure can be obtained.
DR. JOHNSTON
Has discovered the most Certain, Speedy, and
only Effectual Remedy in the world for Weak.
ness of the Back or Limbs Structures, Affection
of the Kidneys and Bladder Involuntary Dis
charges Impotency. General Debility, Nervous
ness. Dyspepsia, Languor, Low Spirits, C'%fn'
SION of Ideas. Palpitaiion Of the Heart, Timidi.
~ Trembling. Dimness of Sight, Giddiness-
Disease of the Head. Throat, Nose or Skin, At
fnctions Of the Liver. Lungs Stomach ar Bow
els-tbose Terrible Disorders arising from Soil.
tary Habits of louth--sEcREr and solitary prac-
tices more fatal to their victims than the songs
OF Syreus 10 the Mariners Of Ulysses, hlighting
their most brilliant hopes or antioipaiions, rem
dcring marriage, &c, impossible.
YOUNG MEN
Especially. who have become the victims Of Soil.
tary Vice, that dreadful and destructive habit,
which annually sweeps Ia an untimeIy grave
thousands Of Young Men Of the most exalted
talents and brilliant Intellect, who might other
wise have eniranecd listening Senatcs with the
thunder of eloqnence. or walked 10 ecstacy tho
thrilling Tyre, may call with full confidence
MARRIAGE.
Married Persons, or Young Men oontenplat-
ing Marriage, being aware of Physical Wcak'
ness, organic debility, deformities speedhy
curod
He who places himself under the care 81 Dr.
J., NAV rciiliously conddc in his honor as gcn'
tleman. and confidently rely upon his skill ~
physician.
ORGANIC WEAKNESS
Immediately Cured and Full Vigor Restored.
This distressing Affection, which pnders Life
miserable and Marriage impossible, Ii the penal
~ paid by the victims Of improper Indulgence
Young persons are too apt 20 commit cxeessea'
from not being aware Of the dreadful consc'
auences that may snsue. Now, who that under
stands the subjcct will pretend TO deny that the
power of procrcation is Lost sooner BY those fall
Ing into improper habits than by the prudent.
Besides being deprived Of the pleasure OF healthy
offspring. the most serious and destrucuvesynp
toms of both body and mind arise. Tho system
becomes Derangcd, the Physical and Mental
Functions weakened, loss of l'rocrcaiive Power
Nervous lrritability, Dyspepsia. Palpitation o
the Heart, Indigestion, Constitutional Debility
a wasting of the Frame, Cough, Consumption
al
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-11-23

SOAP SUDs.--City farmers are accus-
toned to see all the waste of kitchen
and laundry run off into sinks, street
drains and other channels of utter dis
appearance and oblivion. Taught by
this home experience, they give learned
advice to country people about saving
all the Stops for manure. Country
farmers, on the other hand, are accus-
toned to SEQ all such things go TO the
ground somewhere. Their wives know
lust how much besides water is IN the
wash-tub, and it takes but little arith-
metic to calculate the trouble of carry
ing hogshcad full to the garden,
and the value of the half pound of froth
and sediment which it contains. Con
venicnce!and cleanliness are controlling
considerations in the minds of all the
household, so far as the disposal OF
waste fluids is concerned. Their drains,
however, do not empty into the ocean,
but commonly upon piece OF grass
which testifies to the benefit of artificial
irrigation. There may be better meth
DDS of managing than country people
know, but we pity the man who gives
his whole mind to SO small n subject, or
fondly imagines that, during each year,
his family washings have converted five
dollars worth of soap into a hundred
dollors' worth of manure.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-11-23

DAME FORTUNES FREAKs.-A young
man now engaged in teaching "the
young idea to shoot" in neighboring
town, is reported to be the happy re-
cipient of an estate valued at seventy
five thousand dollars. This freak Of
fortune is tinctured with the colors of
romance. Belonging to one of the
Pennsylvania regiments he was engaged
in the battle of Gettysburg, in which
he received Il wound i'll the arm. Re
turning from the field, he became faint
from the loss of blood, and was kindly
cared for by benevolent family living
near by. During his confinement, wo-
man, whose heart is always alive to suf-
fering humanity, tenderly watched over
him. Her tender nursing kindled loves
flame. The nurse and patient prom
ised each other days of future bliss.
The father of the family perceiving this
state of affairs, and weakening under
the infirmities of age, made his will
prior to their marriage, in which he be-
oueathed this clever estate to the SOL
der, and his expectant bride, uncon-
scious of such paternal favor. The
young soldier engaged in teaching, no.
bly, striving to honestly earn his bread,
and was thus laboring when his attor-
ney notified him of his happy fortune.
Fortune smiles on the brave.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-11-23


dividend from their investment.
The Baltimore and Ohio management
assumes control on the LIST of December
next, and will at once proceed to put
the road in complete repair, besides
greatly increasing the motive power
and rolling stock. The ability and sue
cess of the b. & o. X. r. is sufficient
guaranty that the Central will now be
second to no other road in the State.
We are gratitied to announce the fact
that the local trace of the road will
have especial attention, and Wheeling
will have hereafter prompt and relia-
BILE western outlet, for both passengers
and freight.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-11-23

FIRE ALARMs.-We here in Wheeling
cannot, for time at least, indulge in
the luxury of fire alarm telegraph,
but, to save unnecessary rambling and
labor for our tiremen, we would suggest
that a regular system of bell ringing be
adopted. In this way great deal OF
confusion and needless running to and
fro could be avoided. Several years ago
the firemen of our city agreed upon a
plan, by which the wards could be des-
ignated by the bells, and thus the por-
ton of the city in which the fire was
raging was readily determined upon.
Cannot a like arrangement be agreed
upon now.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-11-23

RAILROAD CONSOLIDATION. AT q
meeting of the stockholders of the Ger
trail Ohio Railroad, held at GAINESVILLE
on the 21st inst, a contract was ap-
proved by the terms Of which the Gem
trail was leased to the Baltimore & Ohio
road for twenty years, either party re-
serving the right to terminate the lease
at the end of FIVE years. We understand
the terms are considered very favorable
to the interest of the stockholders of the
Central, who have never enjoyed
she pleasure of receiving a
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-11-23

NEAT HEADQUAETERs.-T members
of the Hunkidori Base Ball Club have
fitted up in handsome style a hall they
have secured on the Island. The room
has been neatly and Hastily arranged
an excellent library and supply Of
papers and magazines has been ordered
and soon the headquarters will be in
full trim and ready for occupancy.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-11-23

WEATHEE.-A sudden change has
taken place in the atmosphere since
our last weather item was penned
Yesterday was a dull and dreary day
the winds were raw, cold and chilling
and disagreeable sleet, snow, rain OF
drizzle descended during greater por,
ton of the day. The streets were al
most deserted and business men gener.
erally had dull time.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-11-23

INTERESTING TO GRoCERs.-An In
ternal Revenue Assessor has instructed
his assistants to notify all grocers and
Others who grind coffee that hereafter
they will be required to pay 500 per
annum for the privilege. Heretofore
one cent per pound has been paid for
coffee ground Oh the premises. If tins
order is enforced there is likely to he !;
lively demand for family coffee.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-11-23

OYsTERs.-The season for these deli
cious bivalvcs is now fully upon us, and
the market is well supplied. At the
present time dealers are selling them at
one dollar per can, and fifty cents per
half can. Oysters are a wholesome food,
and lovers of them are enjoying feast.