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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-02-13
ENLARGED.

Our neighbor, The Democrat, with
commendable enterprise has enlarged
from a seven to an eight column paper,
the first issue of the new volume ap-
pearing ON Saturday last in that form.
1t is printed on clear white paper, set
partially in new type, and presents al
together, a neat typographical appear
ance. The columns of the new issue
are indeed an inch longer than those of
The Wing, but this extra space we
perceive is filed with cheap, foreign adj
vertisements, which The Wing rejected.
The new institution makes quite re-
spectacle and business-like appearance,
and all it seems to lack now, is cor
responding enstalment of BRAINS In
order to supply this desideratum and
get the ship in readiness for the coming
storm, which that little cloud not larger
than mans hand, the XIV Amend
ment, threats, wouldn't it be good no.
tion to enlist the services of one of the
colored brethering" on the Editorial
staff? A few weeks since The Demo-
crat was felcitating itself with the re-
Election that Democratic Legislature
had given the colored man q right to
testify in courts of justice in this State,
but didn't say word about the long
articles against the measure which
burthened its columns, Immediately pre-,
ceding that event. This little rem
iscence could be kept in the back
ground, and if our suggestion is acted
upon it would prove q coup de grace,
rounding up the enterprise beautifully
Something of the kind will have to be
done or the 80 or more thousand votes
which the new Amendment will give
to Maryland, are hopelessly lost to the
Democracy, which is ready at all times
to make any sacrifice for votes, but
cares little for principles.
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ZION ITEMS.

BIBLE CLAss-We have quite an
interesting and trust a profitable BIZ
bic Glass, which is well attended by
the ladies and gentlemen of Zion and
vicinity, under the instruction of Rev.
j. ii. Johns. Perhaps an hour could
not be better spent than in pursuing and
explaining the sacred Word of God.
MUsIc-Mr. l. f. Vanarsdale, pro-
fessor of vocal music, is engaged at
this season of the year with a class for
nearly every evening in the week. Mr..
Eanarsdale is considered one of the
best teachers in the county.
INSTRUMENTATION citizens have
determined on improving our sidewalks.
There has been over one hundred dol
lars subscribed for that purpose already.
The stockholders called o meeting on
the End inst, and elected S. B. Ford
President, L. o. Cameron Secretary,
W. Mearns Treasurer, and /. F. Van
arsdale, G. w. Goodnow and George
K. Stewart as committee to ascertain
whether the material could be procured
and delivered on the ground at an early
day. Certainly this is wise step to-
ward the improvement of the village
SALES OF REAL EsTATE.-Mr. JOS
Cameron has sold his house and lot for
$500. S. b. Ford, purchaser. Mr..
John Astle has also sold building lot
for 1928. "A. b. Newton, of Baltimore,
purchaser Mr.. John p Logan near
the village has also sold his farm of
IS acres for $1,000. Samuel j. Eng
land, purchaser Mr. Abram Reeder
has sold his farm of forty acres for
$4,000 Mr.. Vanpelt, of Bucks county,
Pa, purchaser.
NEW GooDs-Our merchant has
purchased large stock of merchandise,
and we will be greatly disappointed if
he does not create great excitement
among the natives, for we were in
formed that he intends selling at low
figures.
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InsOlVent Notice.

Notice II hereby given the creditors endorsers and
sursties of JOHN BANTRUM of Cecil county that he
has applied by Petition in writing to the Judges of the
Circuit Court of Cecil county setting forth that he is
insovent and offering to deliver up for the benefit of
his creditors all his property real and personal and that
tho First Thursday after the Third Monday in June
ner has been fixed for the said Bantrum appear
before the Judges o; the Circuit for Cecil county
to such interrogatores allegations
tors endorsers suretes may propose aege against
him. DAVID SCOTT Clerk
of the Circuit Court for Cecil county.
Fab Ia 1S6Q-3m
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'M1kat Gttil MAta
ELKTON, FERRUARH ~, 1855.
DEMOCRATIC SOLICITUDE.

The Copperhead press is lam OIL;
over the proposed exclusion f oolo,aS
people from the inauq', ration ho,1 -
They should not feel verv I haa n DAa,- :,
Is considered th..t numbers of respecto.
bic white People will not receive si ipv;ta
''onS 70 tho fete. But the way to REM
sdy this slight will be for the Demo-
Gratis to get up o ball and invite the
eolored Trends. The Republicans nev-
ct p..oposed to go through the hugging
and kissing process with the colorcd
people, but simply to acknowledge them
as men having the right to freedom
and the pursuit of happiness, and an
equal chance for culture and improve
ment of their condition. The Demo-
Gratis were bitterly opposed to giving
every man his natural rights and in
sisted that the removal of the load
which slavery had placed upon IT,.
shoulders of the black man, word not
tend to his selfelevation. ..ut that the
lifting of the burde-., would sink him
lower IN the -..loral scale. The colored
man accepted the situation, and proved
rat he is capable of culture and i'm
provement, and now that he is adyan-
cling with the ballot to give still more
convincing proof of his capacity for
freedom, the Democracy are becoming
frightened They need his vote badly,
let them try their favorite electioneer-
ing tactics on him; and let them begin
with a grand ball, and mollify the col
ored man for the inauguration slight.
We know of no place his vote will
be more needed by the Democracy, than
in our little Elkton, and no paper has
discussed the status of the black man
more earnestly than The Cecil Demo-
crat. Some atonement will hs.ve to be
made, or his vote forever lost, and a
grand ball is the very initial point
We can imagine esch one of our Demo-
cratic politicians with his arm around
the neck of q sable friend joking and
laughing in the most cordial manner,
while the proud Caucasian of the Dem
ocrat is cutting the pigeon wing, and
shaking the "tar off his heel" as he
stands Wis Wis to one of the brown,
nsusky daughters of the sun. Let the
Democracy begin at once, by all means,
to make their peace with the injured
colored man. They have large score
to wipe out and no time is to be lost
The XIV Article is on its way to the
States for ratification, and the ides of
next November is likely to bring the
colored man to the polls in Maryland.
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Lost or Mislaid.

THREE PROMISSORY NOTES viz:-One drawn by
Jas j. Webb dated Kenrydville January 1st 1862 at
months TO the order OF holland Co.. for S49 2 payable
at Kent National Bank Chestr.own Nd. One drawn
by John j. Dodd, to the order of holland Co.. dated
Chesterown, Nd Dec. 31st, 1865 at 80 days. for $780,
payable at the Kent National Bank, Chesertown. Md |;
and drawn by b. r. Nails to the order Of j. r. Trim
BILE. dated Baltimore, Nd, Dec 2sh 1863 for $26216
Tho public are hereby forswarned not to negotiate
said Notes. holland & co.
Feb Is, 1s69-2w TAIKAt News COPY.
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CHESAPEAKE CITY ITEMS.

RELIGIoUs-The extra meeting has
closed, and owing to such an increase
of membership, the preacher has ap-
pointed another class which will meet
every Tuesday. The leader has not
yet been appointed 1t is thought that
the preacher has task that will over
tax his mind, as the membership seems
quite hard to please in a choice All (!
me why need they care so they keep
the dirt from their own door and hold
up the leaders hands for he will need
it.
THE DRAwING.-The drawing of the
grand scheme took place Friday night,
9Th inst.
Slow AND EAsY.-Chesapeake still
keeps on in the even tenor of its way
The people are the same as of yore,
brisk and lively. The old cows look
content and happy with their bells
tinkling unsteady as they leisurely
walk the roads, the sheep and pigs ba-a
and grunt in their usual style and
change comes but slowly DER the sport
of its dream.
DEBATING SocIErY.-The Associa-
ton has changed its meetings from
Saturday to Friday night giving the
teachers their usual Saturday holiday.
Last Saturday might the room was
crowded and all left with smiling faces.
The debate was spicy and the Broek(s)
carried all along in its slow, steady
course, leaving the Lake in the dis
tancc longing for help from his (Cane)
Cain. Great oaks from little acorns
grow, and surely this old adage is ap-
plicable in this case, starting from moth
ing our Association now numbers up
ward of twenry members and no doubt
if the same interest is manifested in the
future that has been heretofore,
ere long our schoolhouse will be graced
by the long wished for and much need
ed globe and outline map. The As
sociation intends to act scene from
the Widow Bedott" next Friday
night. Doors open quarter of six, ex-
ercises beginning quarter to seven
o'clock.
REPAIRING THE CANAL LoCKs.-The
Locks are undergoing thorough re-
pair, and the boats are obliged to trans
fer freight from one boat to another in
order that the trade may not be hinder
ed which makes Chesapeake City wear
quite business air TO passers by
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COUNTING THE ELECTORAL VoTE.-On
Wednesday last, the two Houses of Con-
gress went through the ceremony of count
ing the electoral votes of the States, and
declaring that General Grant and Speaker
Colfax were elected President and Vice
President of the United States. No other
important business was transacted in either
House.
There was great excitement, caused by
objections to the reception of the votes Of
Louisiana and Georgia. Amid much con-
fusion and appeals from the decisions of
the presiding officer, the votes were counted.
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NOTICE..

4 special committee Of the School Beard will meet
such Of the citizens Of the Fourth Dstrc, may
interest in the selection of site for New School House
In the neighborhood Of Rock Church. TUESDAY,
FEB 23d. at 10 An, at the Rock School House. by
order of the COMMITTEE.
Feb 13 1S6Q-2w
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Coughs and COlds.-During the change
able seasons of Fall and Winter, when
coughs and colds are SO frequent, no person
should be without some valuable prepare
ton for their cure. They should recollect
that a neglected cough Or cold frequently
terminates in consumption. Hasson's
Compound Syrup Of Tar is the best and
most reliable article known for the cure of
coughs, colds, hoarsness, chronic, catarrhs,
sore throat, asthma, and all diseases of the
throat and lungs. No family should be
without it. Price so cts. Sold at H. Fl.
Mitchelfs Drug Store, Elkton N. B. Nor
rison's Drug Store, North East and
at G. L. Jamar's Drug Store, Port De-
post. Russell & Lands, Proprietors,
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THE FARMBRs' MUTUAL FIRE INsuR,

THE FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INsURANcK
Co., of York, Pa, ranks among the best
mutual Companies. The rates are moder-
ate, and all losses promptly paid. Persons
desiring Insurance in this Company, by
leaving their applications at The Wing
Office will receive their Policies without
further trouble.
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LOCAL. AFFAIRS.

A Fair and Festival, for the benefit Of
the New London Presbyterian Church win
Le held in the New London Academy
afternoon and evening of the 18th and 18th
Of February. Supper from to 8 O'Clock,
Pm
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The Last Night Of the Tableaux-Mrs.
JOhnsOn's Beneflt.-The Entertainment of
Tableaux, musical pieces and pantomimes,
prepared by the Dramatic Committee who
had the matter in charge, concluded on
Tuesday evening last with benefit to Mrs.
johnson, the sweet warbler of Elkton.-
The Company was well sustained by our
citizens throughout the series of five nights
closing with an OVERLOOKING house. These
Exhibitions have developed the fact that
we have amongst our citizens, Dramatic
and Musical talent, very much above me-
diocrity, combined with artistic skill, that
is competent to get up class of entertain
ments infinitely superior to many profession
al performers who travel the country or ex-
hibit nightly to large audiencesin the prin-
cipal cities. The series of entertainments
which our citizens have enjoyed, We're
the most chaste and innocent, unmarried by
single coarse word or act that could offend
the most fastidious moralist. No foreign
aid was employed and none was needed,
our own native talent supplying every re-
quisite.
Mrs. johnson the charming little song
stress of our town, has always been great
favorite, a distinction she well merits-but
she was never more SO than on the occas-
sion Of her recent engagement. Her ap-
pearance on the stage was marked by that ma
tive ease and grace, one ofnatures best gifts
to her favorites, and she was invariably
greeted by rounds of applause from the
audience.
We cannot conclude this sketch without
referring to Mr.. Henry R. Torbert-al-
though where all performed their parts so
admirably it seems invidious to particular
ise-but to Mr.. Torbert, our citizens are
mainly indebted for the admirable manage
ment and production of the series of en-
tertainments which have been so much ell
joyed, and which have given such univer-
sal satisfaction. The Opera Comique, enti-
tied "Matromonial Sweets" was written by
Mr.. Torbert for the occasion, and was
received with special favor every evening,
in fact it was the favorite piece Of the series.
Mr.. Torbert evinces high degree of dra-
matte talent, and is perfectly at home on
the stage. We hope the late series of
amusement were but foretaste Of
what we may look forward to every season.
"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-02-13
FOR SALE.
A HOUSE & LOT IN ELKTON. Md.

- THAT VALUABLE HOUSE in the Town Of
IasiVs Ekton, occupied by James Denny, will be
Is''s offered at Private Sale till WEDNESDA Y.
49, MARCH TO- 1869. which day (if not pre-
yi"nsiy disposed OF will be sold at Public Sale at the
Court House door. Mt II o'clock This property il
situated Main street. in the Hollow, and is good
business stand there is in the The Lot 80
feet front and 1S5 feet deep. The main Building is
Brick 26 81 feet three stories in hghth and the Back
Building. also Brick, l6 81 feet and two stories in
highth. There is excellent Cellar under the front
building. which can be used Basement Kitchen, or
converted into Store Room at slight expense There
Is also Stable and Carrage-house the lot Every
thing shout the premises is in rst-rate condition
TERMS made known application to
JAMES DENNY.
Or, ". P. EWING, Attorney,
Fob Is, lsea-tf Elkton Md
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ASTRAY.

Came 10 the subscriber abont the 9Th of January last
Red and White Yearling Bull The owner is requested
to come forward prove property pay charges and take
him away. p. ii. CLEAyER,
Feb 10, lS60-3w* near Md Pivot Bridge
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FOR RENT.

large Room second floor of Coach Shop, next to
Meals Hotel.
ALSO, FOR SALE, an excellent HORSE, good for all
kinds Of work or family driving. Apply to
HOWARD TITUS,
Feb IL, lStg-f klkton.
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Dissolution of CO.PartnerShip.

The Co-Partncrship heretofore existing between Lewis
c. Martindell and William Maxwell. trading under the
name and firm of MARTINDELL & MAXWELL, has
been dissolved by mutual consent. All those indebted
will confer favor y settling their bills coon as posi-
bic, with either Of the undersigned.
L. c. MANTINRELL
Feb ith, 1869. WIN MAXWELL.
The business will be continued by l.. c. MARTINDELL
and T. j. SCOTT who have Just receiy ed the city
NEW SUPPLY OF GOODS, comprising a full line of
everything usually kept in Country Store which will
be sold at the LOW EST FIGURES FOR CASH OR PRO
DUCE. Thankful for past patronage hope by strict
attention to business, to merit continuance Of the
MARTINDELL co.
Cowantown Feb IL, 1S69-3w
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Why are photographers the most I'M
civil of all tradesmen? Because when we
make application for copy of our portrait
they always reply with a negative.
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Aecident.-On Tuesday afternoon last, a
young man named Mote, from Cherry
Hill, met with dangerous accident near
Ricketts, Mill. The horses attached to
wagon which he was driving, becoming
frightened, ran of, and the young man
was thrown under the wheels which pass
ed over him, injuring him quite severely
DIR. Ellis being at the time near the place
OF the accident gave medical attendance to
the injured man.
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A Prize.-Miss Bell Joice, won the prize
Piano valued at $3.50 which was disposed
of at the Masonic Fair which closed last
week at Chesapeake City. The Piano
was disposed of by vote, dollar purchas-
ing the privelegeto cast avote for one fav-
orite. The contest was between Miss Bell and
another young lady whose name we are
not familiar with. Miss Joice received up
wards of 700 votes, her rivals vote not
reaching quito so. We are pleased to learn
that young lady SO deserving and who
relies alone upon her own talents to ''make
her way in this world" was fortunate
enough to win so valuable prize.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-02-13

~The County Commissioners, School
Board and Orphans Court, were in SEES
sion this week.
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new B0OK----2OO ENGRAVINGS.
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California Seed Wheat.-We

California Seed Wheat.-We have re-
ceived samples Of the above wheat from the
Office of the California and Oregon Seed
Wheat Agency, which samples are called
the "Chili Club" and "White Australian. :"
The specimens are on exhibition at our
Office, and are well worth examining by far
mers and others interested in agricultural
affairs. The Agency warrant all seed sold
by them equal to the samples sent u.s.
Their advertisement will be found in The
Wing to-day, which will give further par
ticulars in relation to this remarkable
wheat, which yields at the rate of 60 BUSH
els to the acre on the virgin soils Of Cali
fornia.
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Matrimonial.-On Tuesday last one of
Elkton's fair daughters was led to the
altar by young knight from Nebraska
BY reference to our matrimonial column
it viii be found ths.t Mr.. William Kershaw,
formely of this county, and Miss Carrie
Moore, of Elkton, vowed before the Hymen-
cal altar to travel together on life s journey.
We wish the young couple, in their far off
western home, full measure of bliss
Elkton has few more left, sweet and pretty,
ready to be offered as sacrifices, Come on
lovers, come on.
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4 CALL.

AL persons favorable to the organization
of Company in Elkton for the purpose of
manufacturing agricultural, and other ma
chinery, will meet at the Court House, in
Elkton, at o'clock, PM, on Thursday.
the 18th inst. The want of such an estab-
lishment has long been felt by the farmers,
as well as the manufacturers, of our county,
and it is hoped that they will now attend
the meeting and join their efforts with those
who are. willing to embark in this new
enterprise. So good an opportunity may
not soon occur again.
P. c. Strickland, Hill, Harlan & Co.,
S. B. Foard, ]. T. Mccullough,
I. d. Carter, d. Scott,
Jonathan Strahorn, John Gilpin,
H. d. NJ. Howard, Casho & Coz,
w. c. Rambo, u. E. Burton.
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Below we publish a Call for meeting

Below We publish a Call for meeting
on Thursday afternoon next, signed by sew
eral of our business men, to take prelimi-
nary steps toward helping Elkton to the ben
eft of a productive business, for which the
town has SO long languished. One feature
of this enterprise is to remove the machine
works of Casho & Co. to this town. The
Patent for the Diamond State Thresher in
possession of that Company is very valua-
BILE, and the machinery Of the shop is Of a
superior kind, capable of executing any
kind of ordinary work usually done at the
best machine shops. Elkton is favorable
site for first-class machine shop, and a
rare opportunity is here presented for the
establishment of lucrative business in our
town, a business that must constantly in
crease if properly started and firmly estab-
lished. No town in Eastern Maryland has
greater facilities for reaching market at all
times and seasons with the products of the
manufacturer, than we have. The town
has a fixed population, mercantile and
other business, making it one of the most
convenient places to conduct business of
the kind proposed. No neighborhood in
the State is more healthy and desirable as
place of residence, the town offering every
convenience for comfortable home, with
good society. Pleasant sites for building
are innumerable, and a rich agricultural
country on every side of us. We hope
that our citizens may view this favorable
opportunity as the initial to establishing a
species of business here, which every one
feels is so much demanded, and which
would enhance real property Of the town,
and rapidly increase and expand its present
business. If our people will all pull
together, they can easily accomplish the
object-just as easily as they started a
Building Society. Let every one, who
possibly can, attend the call, and be at the
Court House on Thursday afternoon next,
to hear the project discussed and its advan.
tages stated.
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PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
Real & Personal Property,

The subscriber, intending to qnit farming, will sell
at Public Sale his entire Stock and Farming Utensils on
Thursday, the 25M day Of February, 1869,
1@ consisting of pair of good work $SSsSH
ZR1&A Nand driving Horses; Cows, ~A
IAh two-year old Heifers, , carlings.s=ZG=sH
Yoke Oxen. head Of Sheep, head of Shoas, Sow
and Pigs. Chester county stockD
l Germantown Carriage Farm Wagon, Slsghs,
Moving Machine, Cornsheller Roller, Cutting Box,
Grain Fans q extra) Scythe and Cradle. Moving Scythes
Shovcs Forks Flows IIarrows, Cutirators, sets
Carriage Harness, sets Wagon Harness. sets Of good
Plow Harness. and other Farming Utensils.
Wheat Corn Potatoes, and Cloversced by the bushe;
lot of good Hay by the Ton 1000 5000 Slaves and
Headings 1000 Sawed Chestnut Shingles
A Tenant House and Garden,
with Acres of Land The house is in good repair
Possession will be given March 25th. next.
Terms for Personal Poperty.-All sums of so and
under Cash; on all sums above $50 a credit of Six
Months will given, with interest from date the pur-
chaser giving Note with approved security payable
the National Bank Of Elkton. Terms for tho House and
Lot made to suit purchaser.
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ORPHANS, COuTRT.

TINE STATED MEETINGS Of the opb,ns, cor-, q,
l. Cecil county will be held the second TUESDAY
in every month. Executors Administrators and Guar
dams wanting their accounts stated will please bring
in the vouchers a fsw days before Court
RlUpEN D. LAMAR,
s'' 'o' Aso'-y Register.