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The Portland daily press., 1867-04-18
"Conductor,, Alderman.

Mr.. EDIroR:-An incident in my own ex-
perience illustrates the painstaking kindness
OF the valued citizen named above, and the
zeal with which he performed all duties, both
those imposed upon him by his position and
'nose prompted by his own generous heart.
n "neh ten years OF age / ehanced to reach
i'nu IN the midst Of a terrible snow-storm,
~ ',fee O'Clock of a winters morning, the cars
having Deen about fifteen hours forcing passage
nun ortsmouth through. Conductor A. had
ho''ced me, little boy, with nobody to look
aiter me, and had shown me various attantiops
during the night, giving me an annie. all ba
mad TO give, to stay up my hungry stomach
and speaking pleasant word, now and tbon
as he went by on duty. Reaching the station
here, did not know what to do with mysen
and so stood about in the depot until almost
every body had gone. 1t so happened that Mr.
A. had some matters to attend TO, which de-
tanned him and were to detain him for some
time. But presently meeting me, he said, "My
son, why don't you go home?" L replied that
did not know the way. At once he left his
business matters, took two lanterns, and walked
with me through the storm out to the foot of
Park street, upon which street my friends were
living, gave me directions and a lantern and
then trudged his way back to the depot to fin
ish his tasks
How many railroad men would do that for
boy of mo family" and no wealthy OF inAuen-
tial friends?
Conductor Akerman was doing such things
all the time. He never expected any credit for
them. He never seemed to care whether he
| got any credit or not.
But he did get credit, for one, have held
him in grateful esteem for over twenty years
for the kindness he showed me on that dismal
night. Thousands more hold his memory in
highest consideration for attentions received
at his hands, spontaneously rendered, and not
grudgingly accorded to the demands of duty.
respectfully commend his example to those
somewhat too numerous railroad functionaries
whose demeanor would seem to indicate a set
tied persuasion on their part, that the ears, the
railroad and the whole universe itself, were
made for their personal benefit
| I-..'rs .t 81 ll- |lf TRAVELLER.
The Portland daily press., 1867-04-18
DAILY PRESS.

PORTLAND.

Thursday Morning, April l8, 1867,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-08-31
Candidate for Sheriff.

The party .colored card ofMr. j. S. Rossell,
is posted in public places throughout the
county, announcing himself as candidate
for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the
democratic Conservative Convention
We understood some time ago there were
nineteen aspiranls for that office, subject to
the decision Of the same tribunal. We pre-.
sumo the number, by this time, has grown
to two dozen, or more. Mr.. Rossell is the
first to make formal entry, and if possible
secure the inside track. The plan of can
didates announcing themselves to the pub
lie, prior to the day of nomination is good
one. In the lower counties of the State the
custom in general. The proper manner to
do it is to send $500 to the editor and re.
quest him to announce your fitness for the
position coveted. The number of candi.
dates doesn't matter, if they are all fit, the
editor will endorse them all. But after the
nomination the unlucky ones must stand
clear. If they intendto obtrude their claims
they may prepare for some heavy editorial
whacks, and the former announcement of
their intentions will be cited as evidence
strong as proofs Of holy writ of their unfit
ness,
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Border State Convention.

The Republican Central Committee of the
county publish call in the present issue OF
The Wing for Mass Convention at Elkton
on Saturday next, to appoint delegates to
the Border State Convention, which will
assemble on the 18th Of September in Balti
more. 1t is important that Cecil should
send astrong delegation to that Convention.
The importance of urging on Congress the
necessity of guaranteeing a Republican form
of Government to Maryland, cannot be over
estimated. We hope the Republicans OF
the county will feel it their duty to assem-.
BILE in large numbers. The times are big
with events that call upon every loyal man
for action. The Convention is called with.
ont respect to color.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-08-31
The Public Schools.

If there is man who reads these lines,
and is in favor of free education, let him
read the following section from the new
Constitution:
Sec 2. The system Of Public Schools, as now const
tuted, shall remain in force until the end Of the said
first session OF the General Assembly, and shall then
pre, except far adopted continued by the Cen
era Assembly.
Here he perceives deliberate and avowed
attempt TO destroy our Public School system.
Yet see how insidiously the section is word
ed. The authors of that instrument did not
dare to burden it with the weight of destroy
ing the Public Schools at one swoop. So
they attempt to deceive the people by divid
ing the dishonor with the next legislature
In putting the duty of e.enacting that law
upon that Legislature, they have placed
it where they know it will not be performed
In case this new Constitution is adopted,
and Democratic legislature elected next
winter, the Public School law is dead. Who
ever heard Of Democrats enactng Public
School law? Who ever heard them praisng
one, except from selfish motives? The
whole history of that party displays its hatred
OF popular education. It's leaders well know
that modern democracy and intelligence do
not combine. Therefore they seek to keep
the masses of the poor people in their ma
tural ignorance. In those States where free
schools have existed for generation, sham
democracy is almost extinct. We're the free
schools to exist in Maryland for that time,
such would he the case here. This is well
known TO these men. TO secure Democratic
votes they would keep the poor man in ig-
norance forever. The adoption Of this new
Constitution would advance their purposes
1t is almost certain that if this instrument is
adopted, our free schools will cease to exist
by this time next year. 1t becomes the peo-
pie Of this State, who are in favor of popu-
lar education, to ask themselves whether
they will agree to destroy this great lounda,
ton of popular liberty We speak not only to
Republicans, but to all honest men to every
man who wishes to see the next generation
better and wiser than the present. This is
the time for you to decide on the intellect
ual future of your State. Think for mo-
ment what great interests Of the future hang
on your decision.
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Notice to Creditors.

ms Is TO give notice. that the llhnIi,ar. OF Crc,
county, hath obtained from lie. prt,iI,ne, cam 81
sad county, letters Of Administration on the p,l-
sonal estate OF " f''
BENJAMIN CRAIG
la'e OF said county, deceased. All persons hayin,e
claims against the sad deceased are hereby w,,t',i
authenticated ''
=, On or before the 9th day of August. lsGy:
they may otherwise, by law lie excluded from ali
oeheht oil SAID estate All persons indebted to sad
estate are requested 10 make immediate l, tlalt To-
tlie subscriber Given Under INV hand tni ::l.t ,l-
of August 1867. SUSAN " Crli, '
Administrators of SUsan " rrlig .t,r'J
Iest-CHhKLEr d. Cutler, Rcsislcr
Aug 81 lSG7-Gw
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Letter from the First District.

CEoiLloN' Aug. lOth, 1867.
Cecilton is small town, but great in re.
strictions. Our Getty fathers " have passed
laws prohibiting all kinds of stalk from run
ming at large on the streets, or open lots.
except mich cows, ducks and geese. Bali
playing is forbidden in the streets. Our
town is slowly improving. The bailiff is at
work on the side walks and streets, which
improves travelling in muddy weather, of
which.we have been blessed with an album
dance, recently. Mr.. Lewis Price is com.
mencng a new dwelling in town, to which
he intends moving when finished it being
his purpose TO relinquish farming.
Last Monday and Tuesday we had n fair
and festival for the benefit of St. Stephens
Church, which was pronounced great sue.
cess, the affair passing off pleasantly, and
to the satisfaction Of every one present,
Judging from the lively chit. chat kept up,
and the happy, smiling faces on all sides.
The colored people of Cecilton held
Sabbath school pic mic on Thursday last
There were attendants from Delaware, Kent
county, and other places. A Wilmington
Brass Hand lisconrsed music for the occa.
slon.. | never Witnessed a more orderly
meeting of either whites or blacks. Several
white ladies and gentlemen were in attend.
ance, as lockers on, who appeared well
pleased with the meeting. A LOCKER On.
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PORT DEPOSIT ITEMS.
REPORTED FOR THE CECIL WIG,
PORT DEPOSIT. Auonst 2S. 1867.

PoRr DErosIT, August IS, 1867.
The greater part of the county road
along Bason Run from Canisius' Mill to
Roandsville was washed away by the late
rain. Stones weighing over two tons were
rolled down the creek by the torrent. Some
people in the neighborhood apprehend that
a new road will cost less than repairing the
old. None of the Railroad masonry was
injured.
The Mccullough Iron Co. have started
the foundation for new Rolling Mill on
the Octoraro. The work has been impeded
by the freshets.
To-day the Sunday School Pic Nc
TRANSFERRED. Owing to the lowering clouds
this morning, not half the school marched
to the woods In the afternoon the attend.
ance was increased. The children had a
merry time and reached home before the
gust in the evening.
lumber is shipped by water and rail so
rapidly that it is impossible to keep a stock
on hand. The breaks in the canal it is said
on good authority, will be closed in ten
days, and the yards will be then better sup.
piled.
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Grant-JOI.nsOn Core

The public mind has been for some time
agitated by reports in newspaper circles, as
to the nature of the correspondence between
Gen. Grant aud the President in regard to
the removal of Gen. Sheridan from the
command Of the Fifth Military DISTRICT
The correspondence was at length publish
ed and we give the letter of Gen. Grant to
the President. We are compelled to omit
the Presidents reply on account of its
length, but it amounts to telling Grant that
he, johnson, being COMMANDMENT Chief
will do as he pleases, and that Gen. Thorn
as is as good man as Gen. Sheridan and
great deal better in the Presidents opinion.
HEADo'ns ARMIES OF ruEUNrTED STATES. |
WASHINGTON, u. C., August Il, 1867.
His ErceileIcy Andrcp Johnson
Presidentot the United states
&r-l am in receipt of your order of this
date, directing the assignment of Gen. &.
III. Thomas to the command of the Fifth
Military District, Gen. Sheridan to the De
partmcnt of the Missouri, and Gen. Han.
cock to the Department of the Cumberland.
Also, your note of this date enclosing these
instructions saying, "Bclore you issue in
structions to carry into effect the enclosed
order, | would be pleased to hear any sug-
gcstions you may deem necessary respecting
wy @ lnnaaJ ~ ~ "m,rn 'n,n "lueL feieis'
an iI'e' 's " uise gu nes''y urge
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What is Nitrous Oxide Gase

1t is notable fact that great 1nany nersona rand
ing the advertisements OF the above article have the
most vague Ideas as to its nature, the way in which
II Is administered for the extraction of teeth and
the effects it has al the system. We have been
fs as Wa told BY patients that they supposed the
actually caught hold of the offending member and
the Dentist by holding his wand in his hand and
was immediately wrenched from its sockets and
carefully carefully LAID in the hand. Others, again, have
t that it produced such sense OF exhilera,
that the ladies invariably iod all their secrets.
All oi the above, however, is delusion. We pnr.
Gas-he nature Of it, the manner of auministration
and the effects it has on the system:
me formula of the Cas- dispensing with all the
techncaties Of chemistry, is simply four parts of
oxygen to one part of Nitrogen; exactly the reverse
OF the atmosphere which we breathe, it being four
ity between the Gas and the coimonar will Le per
eeived at once; which argument ought to place It in
ne conhdennon of every one. 1t is awek known fact
that inyalids in cool, frosty weather enjoy better
ncaith than at any other season OF the year; which
iaea ~ owing to the presence Of an extra quantity of
Oxide Gas, invariably speak of feeling 20 per cent.
better; which is owing to the immense amount Of
Gillette eete matter being discharged from tho system,
Gas contains What better evidence can We Give Yin in
Its favor than by referring the reader to the numer
oe to S rve ia afy appear in all the
under the name Of Oxygenzcd Air-for the cure of
h h rhoary Disease In administering it, it is
waive Tor the Limitations, and the other for the ex-
halations-so that tho patient constantly receives
much the same on all temperaments. There are no
demonstrations whateyer the patient sitting quietly
IN lhe CHAR until the effects pass Oft Unconscios-
ness does not last more than one or two min,,,cs.~
skiliul Operator in that time will he able To extract
Twelve tive to sixteen lee!h is not followed by any of
or Chloroform, such sick head ache and nauseous
ness.
We announce with pleasure to the public that we
nave lately enlarged our facilities for the manf,c-
ture and retention of the Gas so that we viii be
prepared to administer il at any time. Our appara-
tus Is SO arranged mat the Gas is kept at all times
For further Information, and the administration
OF H. eau at we Dental Rooms of Dr. j. Il. REGIsyEn
Fellows Hall, Elkton, Md. ~ wv
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TOURNAMENT,

A., ,,a,t;,,,.lI, " FF"I0K, NN"n-T "lIN. lW17
i T 'lr purpose OF getting NJ Tournament n -
eH'aed secretary. A number Il " .uuliotl- W..
oii'rtu, ahol@ which wa Que omhudl inc th, rnl 90
"nu regulations Tor the government oI egI 'r,tlr
Heh IL was nj l"aolyyd TO announce. illr,',, t
comfy papers that ii is Tia" intention of lin, ,,,
men ui thls Vicinity t." hold a Toun.luurnI ,t ..
early day. A. the list IL not vet lI.I w. ~ H.
in'i't All y"hhg men who de,r" Ia iti.,. nu .,i,,
P', 70 al'ehd NE meeting Whi" VIII lie i,oj n, fla.
WaSelny at warwick, on Wednesday &.,t',,,i.
18th, nj O'Clock PM. H'' D." I'''''-i
me mere mention Of this affair honli be q .r,r
riehl appeal tu the Gallant kniehjs OF MARYLAND 80, ~,
lclaWhre ~ enter til" hsis where ii.ir ,m,, ~
efforts "il be crowned by the fair ana Lr,uit,t
W. N. WILSON, Secretary I.n,tI I t,,' IA -,
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MARYLAND
AGRICULTURAL COItFar

The duties of this Institution will lee resumed en-,
monday, lot OF September. lis course. az iu-fru..
ti1h general and special, level with lliu-,. Of
roleges OF me highest grade, and otter at very low
cost, tle advantages Of cducatiun under cirrtlir-
stances most favorable To their prosecution.
M TWO or more students from each county of lie,
state and the city of Baltimore will hr allowed
deduction of seycnty-!ive dollars from the animal
charges, TO be determined in each case hv n e ruri,s
Oh the applicant as to scholarship and general char
dress \ Il WDp'rIji ". .I'I\ - '''
Registrar Maryland Agricultural College.
Aug 81, lSG7-Iw UI,rr.ylt, Mn
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CELEBRATIoN.-The Rose Bank Sunday
school will hold its annual celebration, on
Wednesday, the 4th day of September, in
the grove belonging to the Society of Friends
at b. M. House. The Sunday schools OF
the surrounding districts and the public gen.
orally are cordially invited
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-lntelligence from the plains is to the
effect that the Indians declare their inten-
ton to continue the war and reject all pro.
posal for peace. Gen. Hancock was at Fort
Harker. The cholera had committed great
ravages ct Forts Gibson and Arbuckle.
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INJURY TO CROPS FROM Wet WEATHER.

INJURY TO Crops FROM Wet WEATHER.
Accounts from the Brick Meeting House
section OF the county report the probable
loss OF the potato crop by rot from the wet
weather. That is the greatest potato grow.
ing section in the county.
A great deal of oats that were caught bv
the rainy season, which set in about the
time the crop was harvested, has been en-.
trely destroyed by the wet, by rotting in
shock in the fields; and much of the grain
that was stacked or moved damp, has heated
and spoiled, proving almost worthless when
thrashed. We also hear many complaints
OF wheat growug in the stack. The caring
of the corn is likely to be seriously injured
by the super abundance of wet, which bids
fair to continue through the autum, as it has
through the spring and summer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-08-31

A CHEESE ITEM.-D. L. Burton & Co.
sold at retail from the lst 10 the 2sth of the
present month 975 pounds of cheese. Our
people bid fair to soon earn the title of
cheese eaters.
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ATTENTION CoMPANY.-The members of
Capt. Hills Company are requested to meet
at the Court House, on Monday evening
next, at 8 O'Clock, and be mustered in. A
full attendance of the members is required.
By order Of the Captain,
i c. HILL,
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Mr.. GEO. W. KIRK, of Principle, is the
canvassing agent, for this county, for the
sale of Martinetts Map ofthe State of Mary
land. This is very accurate and most in
valuable State Map, and should be in the
house of every Mary Wander.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-08-31

DRowSED.-Mr. Charles Raymond, resi-.
dent Of North East, fell overheard from the
steamer Highland Light, on Thursday last,
on her return from Miles River with the
excursion party from North East, and was
drowned. He fell overheard in front of the
wheel, which it is supposed struck him.
The steamer was stopped Immediately, and
a small boat lowered, but the body could
not be recovered, and after an hours wait.
ing at the spot where the accident occurred.
the steamer proceeded on her homeward
trip.
The excursion was under the direction of
Independent Council of North East. and
was advertised thatno spurious liquors should
be allowed on board. There was bar,
however, on the boat, where spurious
liquors were publicly dispensed, with the
usual racket and quarreling which take place
on such occasions. Managers of excursions
should cease imposing on the public, by ad
vertsing no liquor, when the reverse is sure
to be practiced.
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From Washington we have the report
that an order has been issued removing DR..
Lieber from his position as custodian Of the
captrued archives of the Rebel War Depart
ment This probably indicates that an at
tempt is to be made either to destroy some
of the existing evidence against the Rebel
friends and allies of Andrew johnson or to
CONCEAL it from the investigating committee
Of Congress.
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The JuRIEs.-The following is list of
Jurors drawn by Judge Price, on Monday
week last, under the new Jury Law, for the
next term of court, commencing 10th of
September.
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LARGE BoIIER.-A boiler weighing II tons
800 pounds, arrived at the Elkton depot one
day this week. 1t is intended, we under.
stand, for Marley Paper Mill. After con.
siderable difficulty, they succeeded in getting
it off the car and on heavy carriage for
conveyance. 1t was the biggest thing ON
wheels, that has lately been seen in this 10.
cality,
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On STRIIE.-The hands in Lords Fac
tories struck for higher wages on Thursday
last, and the Mills in consequence are stand.
ing idle until the difficulty is adjusted
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WOODS MEErINa.-A four days meeting
will commence on Friday, Sept. 9Th, at 10
O'Clock, AM, in the woods of l.. H. Evans,
near Principle NJ. E. Church and Whitaker's
Furnace. The meeting is to be held for the
benefit of the Perryville Church, financially,
and the spiritual good of Charestown charge.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-08-31

Found AT LAST, remedy that not only
relieves, but cures that enemy Of mankind
satellites which rcvolvc around it in the
shape Of Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Sore
Throat, Influenza, &c. The remedy we
allude to is DR.. WIsTAR's BAlsAM OF WILD
CHERRY, prepared by Seth W. Fowle L. Son,
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m The undersigned will sit at the Hotel of John J.
Thompson, at Rising Sun, from
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH until
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, EXCLUSIVE
Tor the purpose of correcting the Registration IiI
81 the sixth Election District, and rCgi4to iup such
persons as may desire To become QHmifcd Eot.r-
under the Registration Law passed at tho Inst r,.s.
sion OF the General Assembly, JOHN EIl;E
aug "i loo'-''M Rugi ter
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The Cecil Wing.
ELKTON, AUGUST 81, 1857.
NOTICE,

The Republicans of this county are re-
quested to meet in Mass Convention at Elk.
ton on Saturday next, 7th of September,
for the purpose of selecting ten or more
delegates to the Border State Convention,
to assemble in Baltimore on the 18th day Of
September proximo. By order of the
Republican County Central Committee.
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The Ladies Of Union NJ F. Church intend Aol I,ne.
FAIR and FESTIVAL for the benefit r Mi
Church, on Wednesday, ddd Thu. .ilp, the Z5;h ami
26h days OF September, 1867 TcEets GOOD for Ia.
day only. 50
Fair to commence first day at 10 O'Clock. srcond
day at 2 o'clock.
Adni'tance to Fair, II cents; children IL cents
Horse Feed for sale IAN, Il 1.r- ;,,-
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The undersigned will sit ut G. " Bcnnctfs Office
III Chesapeake City, from
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th, un,I
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, INCLUSIVE
Tor the purpose of correcting tho Re"iaraiinn Lis.
'iu registering such persons may tlr,r,. tu Ia.
come qualified Voters under the Registration Law
passed 1T the last session of the t'oncra Assembly
,o, o NOBLE hiDpi.E,
mug 'i' 'o''-'W REGISTER.
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THE ORPHANS CoURT will meet on the
third Tuesday Of September, instead of the
SECOND, in order to accommodate people at.
tending the Circuit Court
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Mr.. NED c. COLLINS will please accept
the thanks of The Why Office for basket
of fine peaches.
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WEST nottingham AcaGeTpy,

The next Session will commence the "a Of Sen.
TENDER. There is "a full corps OF To,rhtr.,. Young
Men prepared for College OF Bu.ines. instri,crou
thorough.
EA-Terms Moderate. Send for a crcullr
Rev. ). A GAGI.EI, PRINCIPAL
West NOTTINGHAM,
Aug 81, lSGT-4w Cecil cun,,ty Ma
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Pic NIC.-There will be Sabbath school
pic mic, at Mr.. II. B. Goodyears school.
house, three miles from Elkton, on the 9TH
of September. The public are invited to
attend.