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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26

THE TOME OF JAMES BUCHANAN.-Major
Charles NJ. Howell has completed the NIB
ordered to be placed over the remains of
ex-President Buchanan. The tomb was
designed by Major Howell, and in accord
ance with the wishes of Mr. Buchanan. as
expressed short time previous to his death
it has been made in 4 plain but beautiful
and substantial manner. The design and
workmanship reflect great credit upon all
concerned. 1t is Il plain tomb ornamentcd
with wreath of oak leaves and acorns
around the ovola of the cap; it consists of a
single block Of Italian marble from the
three inches, its width three feet, its height
three feet six inches. On one side of the
tomb is carved the name Buchanan, on
the other side is the following inscription
which was written by Mr.. Buchanan prior
to his death with directions that it be i'll
scribed on his tomb, the date of death. of
course, being left blank by him:
Here rests the remains of
James Buchanan.
Fifteenth President of the United States.
Born i'll Franklin co., Pa, April 90,
1871.
Died at Whcatland, June /, 1868.
The base of the tomb is already in posi-
ton at Woodward Hill Cemetery 1t is
constructed of the finest New Hampshire
granite, is seven feet one inch in length,
and three feet seven inches wide The
whole height of the tomb and base, when
placed i'll the Cemetery, will be five feet
Independent of the ground elevation. This
unpretentious monument was framed i'll ac-
cordance with the explicit instructions con-
tanned in the will of Mr.. Buchanan
Lancaster EranaiRer uhd Heru,d.
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Our IoUSG FoLKs.-The July number
of this periodical is at hand and fully sus-
tains its high standard rs a juvenile Maga-
zine. The Story of Bad Boy is con-
timed in the present number, and is quite
interesting. Mr.. Trowbridge has another
paper on Coal, which will he read with i'll
terest by others than young folks: whilst
there are other articles and attractions.
which cannot fail to entertain and please
its world of readers. Price. $500 per
year. Fields, Osgood & Co., Boston.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26

DEATH OF HENRY J. RAYMoND.-IIcnry
J. Raymond, Editor and proprietor of the
New York Times, died on Friday morning
of last week of appolcxy. Mr.. Raymond
occupied Il position in the front ranks of
American journalism. His sudden death
created Il profound sensation among the
newspaper fraternity, and was the subject
of numerous and warm encomiums on the
part of the press of the country.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26

By the reduction in the Office expenses,
clerk hire, &c, of Assessors and Collectors
Oh internal Reuenue, amounting in each
district to about $1,000, which has lately
been made by Commissioner Delano, a saw
ing of nearly S1,0oO,OOO per annum will he
made by the Government.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26

PETERS MUSICAL MoNTHLY.-This SUI
pcrbly gotten up magazine should he in the
hands of all lovers of good music. Devot-
ed to the art its title Indicate, rich selec-
ton is offered in every number. The June
number is received, and sustains the high
character its previous issues have won for
it. Published by J. l.. Peters, 1913 Broad
way, n. Y, at $500 per annum; $50 for
six months: single copies 30 cents. New
volume commences with the July number.
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YOUR TAILOR

Some single precept might the whole coll
dense,
BE sure your tailor is Il man of sense:''
This is after all the secret of good clothes,
to have tailor who is man of good taste
and Judgment, making up the best selec-
lions of goods i'll the most approved styles
and selling them ut a cost as low as it is at
all consistent with safety. Such men are
Wanamaker & Brown of Oak Hall. Do
you deal with them?
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NOTICE.

ORDERED, That the Taxable Inhabitants If the Town
of Ekt"n l- notified by advertisement lac inserted in
til" CccH Democrat and The CEc. WmI, that the lists
Of IaNrs imposed for the year 1863 prepared
ami can he scc At the Office of George r. Howard hv
those interested: and that the Board Of Town Commits
siuncrs will meet at said office the evenings July
LIST. ID and Sd. from O'clock to hear appeals and
after said 81 day of July and up including
August LIT. 1863, all persons may have discount Of
per cent upon their taxes if paid within that period
the Treasurer. L. q. REESE
June 70, lstJ-2w Secretary and Treasurer
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26

-Y Mr.. Clark Broughton, well known to
almost every farmer in the northern section
of the county. publishes his business card
in The Wing. ''Old'' Clark has been in the
years.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26

The EDUCATIONAL GAZETTE, published
at COZ Chestnut St, Philadelphia, by c. II.
Turner & Co.. as teachers Journal is
par-excellencc, and will take the lead in
that department of American l;teratu-c.-
1t is beautifully printed on the bos. OF pa
per, elegantly illustrated, and its columns
filled with choice reading matter, pertain
ing to every branch of school l:.era.u.c
1t should be in the hands of all teachers;
and be read at every tireside in the l.nd-
$l.OO year, single copies 10 cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26

Pennsylvania Republicans, on We'd
ncstlay. nominated Governor J. w. Geary
and Judge Williams, of the Jupreme Court,
for reelection. The Republican State Con-
vention of Ohio also nominated Governor
Hayes, Lieut.. Governor Lee and Judge Day
for reelection. Senator Sherman was
President of the Convention
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26

EB Correspondents will consult our con-
venience by leaving margin of an inch on
their copy, as we often have to arrange and
paragraph their articles
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$500 REWARD!

Tl-~ For til" return to the subscriber of Bguwv
S tMA!E about IL hands hi Oh, star in forehead
-AlZ1- and white "n hind feet: heavy hlark mans.
and tan between u and wears old: good stopper
stands walks. and trots with her front turned
slightly in. disappeared late Saturday night or early
Sunday hi"rnin". june 10Th. lS6g.
WM. VI KENNARD
june 2G-lw :0f Market St. Wilmington
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26

q" We have letter from former citi-
zen of this county now located at Virginia
City, Montana, which we will publish next
week. The writer encloses So and orders
4 copy of Tie Wig to that distant region.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26
A FAIR and FESTIVAL

Will bc held III tla NEW MEETINt; HOUSE ahont =
miles south of Bay View. Reeds school house, for
the benefit of the church, IL TIL HSDAY
the I'd of July Dinner served ON that day. The Frs-
tral 10 continue Thursday. Friday and Saturday even
-ixr
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S. ROWLAND CARsoN-Dear Sir take
pleasure in saying that the HydraulicClothes
Washer, purchased of you, does all that it
is represented to do; and l would recon-
mend it to all who wish to save time, labor,
and wear and tear of clothes.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26

HYDRAULIC WASHING MACuISE.-Mr
W. I. West, residing near Rowlandsville,
having purchased one of the Hydraulic
Washing Machines of me, furnishes the
following testimony in it's favor. Mr. w.
is farmer, and has had an opportunity of
thoroughly testing the qualities of the ma
chine. S. ROWLAND Carson.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26
DODD'S NERVINE and INVTGORATOR

is a TONIC and GENTLE STIMlLANT which :. NOT
attended by REACTION. What it gains for Won i, main
ain- When II rcfreshcs body Mind it rsfrc,h.s viii
natural strength That comes to stay. We are not r.cou
rndng teetotasm in the interest of any fiction: nnt
long and extended observation teaches us that he who
!" .n hnttie Tor rest or recuperation, will find a.
he keeps at it, that he is kiulIing fire in hi, hnncs
which consume like the flames of pcrdon Turn from
IT, TAKE tonic that will refresh and not DESTROY
Dollar See book of Certificates that accompanies each
bottle 'i' ''""
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26
THIS Is NO MIMRIG.

. sending IS CENTS with age. height color of eyes AMI
u hair, YOU will receive lay return mail a correct pc-
of your future husbani ar WIFE with name and ia
of marriage. Address W FON. 7. o. Drawer No n
fultonyill". y. y.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26
C-C-C-C-C-C-C-c-C-C

ntR new terms TO agents lcfnrc sending any other
" hrni. We give agents IO5 yards shooting
for clubs of 100. if all returned. and at the
sam" rate for clubs of thirty forty and sixty Err"llcct
our Dollar Sale is the oldest and largest in this city and
perfectly rolitbl" all orders and letters hin. answered
the day thtN received, Don't pay the high
prices charged at til. stores. but y"nr money by
sending I" ami d0f r1ndeHiH c SysfeHi OF sell
I'M gDDdS hclDre y0u hq H. Made and female agent.
wanted III all towns and villages where prices high
In sending clubs send lnrtS. each name. Circulars
sent free Icy mail. EASTMAN X KENDALL. y IIuwley
Street. Boston. Mass
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NOTICE.,

Ny wife. CArlIARlNE DOI'TY. HAY ing LIFT my be-,
and board without Just cause prnNuTati" ii: pcTSui~
are hereby warned not to l:,rlor her o my
count lie ! will pay debts OF her
june IL lNtg-:;N# HENRY D1UTI
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26
Fl . r r IBL BY,

HAY suffered with CATARRIi for 80 wears: il hn,l
L DESTROYED my voice and smrlling-irnp.rcd NV
sight and hearing. In six week, have been entirely
cured For hnGanitys sax" will send the receipt for
the smpl" remedy p"sia2" free. To all afflicted. Adj
dress REV. T. }. MEAD, Drawer No. 176 Syr.,cucuse
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26
-NEU -1DTERI'ISEUENI.S,
FOR SALE

SUPERIOR No-Top Buggy, with P"lr and
Shafts. Also. set of tnr Dot sir lIAkN ESS. made
10y Lacy. Mukrr Co.. Philadelphia.
TliOS. Is. NAERETr.
june -. lSGl-::w EILtun.
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STEAM ENGINES
WANThn AGpNHg s75 to 5000

With Tia" COTTAGE PRESS and
me printing material accompany
lhS u. every man can 10 his own
printing neatly, quickly and
'h'alhy. They are SO simple in
construction. That ii boy ten Years
"id can easily manage the largest
size. Printed instructions are
sent with each office. enabling
Inc purchaser to get at work with.
out prev GUS knowledge of
printing. 4 circular. containing
fnli description. prices. tcsti-
n.onials. &C.. sent free 10 ALL
onr Specimen Sheets of type,
cuts, &C., ten cents. Address
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26

Wheat harvest began last week.
The cemetery at Eastoa has been greatly
improved.
Talbot Circuit voted on Lay Delegation
with the following result For %: against
a: total, 81.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26
W ICDMICO.

There is an unusual amount of sickness
a'ont Salisbury now. Billions fever
measles and mumps are the prevalent dis
eases.
Wheat harvest has commenced and Il
large yield is promised.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26
SOMERSET.

SOMERSET.
Large quantities of potatoes, fruit and
cotton are being shipped from Norfolk t.
Crisiicld and from thence up the railroad.
to the Northern cities.
Thomas l.. Coulbourn. near Marion Sta
ton III this county, planted out G000 Viii
sons Albany strawberry plants on of an
acre of land, in the Spring Of last year,
and sold from them this season 4. 200
quarts. f. f. Deur. of Princes Anne. set
out 5000 plants of the same variety. ON
three-eishts of an acre, and shipped there
from 5000 quarts. His net profits Were
$500.
Cherries are very plentiful.
The somerset Hotel" in Princes Anne.
has been closed
WORCESTER.
The vote on lay delegation was taken in
the Snow Hill VI. Z. Church, last week,
and resulted i'll Il for. and 6 against
The survey of the Worcester Railroad
from Snow Hill to Berlin. has begun
The public schools will be kept open dur
ing July.
The Circuit Court adjourned on the 18th
inst, after Il session of four weeks.
HARTFORD.
1. coleman stump has built, and put i'll
operation, new iron foundry, at Aberdeen.
The wheat and oat crops are very prom
ising.
The resignation of Rev. J. McKelway
has been withdrawn, and he will still retain
the Professorship of Bel Air Academy.
John Moores, residing near Bel Air. had
five sheep killed by dogs, last week.
A horse, belonging to James W. Garrett,
fell into an open well, in IIavrc dc Grace.
last Monday. After considerable labor. he
was rescued, without sustaining any seri-
GUS injury.
The vote in the IIavre de Grace VI. f.
Church, on Lay Representation, resulted in
tie-17 yeas; II nays.
The prospect is excellent for fine crop
of wheat in this county.
bold and successful robbery was perpe-
trated in lIavrc de Grace, on last Monday
night. Some daring thief gained an en-
trance into the post-office, by forcing open
rear shutter of the building, and COM
pletely Quilted the establishment, carrying
away about $4,000 postage stamps. esti-
mated about $500, and some SO in small
change. Although two of the postmaster $
were sleeping Immediately over the room,
the theft was not discovered. until six
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-26

ASK your Doctor or Druggist for
SW EET QUINN Eft equals bitter Qunin.c
l. mad. only iy +. STEARNS. Chemist Detroit.
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Why Not Make Money!

with our STENCIL AND KEY CHLcx ovrrlT and Lv .eIp
Novel and attractive articles, Circular. free. -
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ADAMS PRESS CO..
pR1ktTt6 SO Murray Street,
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tJAIEN fS.- Mum & Co.. Editors Ncteu.
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TEN PER CENT
Nj 1 G II L q A n 80 NDS
For sale by A. WILKINS. DETROIT MIcn
$40 90 PED DAY cuA1AMreEn

Agents 10 sell III" HONE MACHINE 1t
makes the STITCH. ALIKE on DoTH SIDES has the
nnirrre'! and is equal in every respect any Sewing
Machine ever invented Price So. Warranted for
wears. Send for cir.nlur Address JOHNSON CLARK &
Co., Boston, Mass. Pittsburgh Pa st. Louis Mo.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24
The Public Lands.

A glance at the official statement
of the Government Land Office will
show more elearly-than anything
else how the land policy of Congress
has operated i'm despoiling the peo-
pie OF their rightful possessions
During the Y ar 1867 the public land
parted with was as. follows: Sold
for cash, I56,9i9 81 acres: located
with military warrants. 4T6, 100; TAX
on for homesteads, |, 7SS. 042 90; APP
proved tn the States a. swamps, l.
Cog. 400 ID !: granted to railroads, wag
on roads and canals, $50, is 81: To-
Gated with college SCRIP, 2.42O,0I0 20 !;
aggregate, 7,o+1 ia, 50 acres. Here
we see that only | ,544 6G3 10 acres, or
less than one third were taken by
pre- enptioA and homestead settlers,
aud very little in excess of what was
located by college scrip for which no
benefit whatever was received by
the people. Further the Govern
ment donated to- the Pacific Railroad
124 900, 900 acres which exceed in
number all surveyed land open to
homestead settlement i'm 1868 by TO-
0th2 900 acres. For the seventeen
years ended June 30, 1867, the land
concessions by Congress to States and
corporations for railways and militia
ry wagon roads alone. amount to ILL.,
5SS, 5Sl 40 acres, while the total sales
for cash. a large part Of which were
in the interests of monopoly, up to
the same date since lT90, were only
l5i, 622. 12S 46 acres. and the total en-
tered under the homestead laws was
7,l36,5ll 81 acres; making 16l, T5S.-
$40 20 in all, or nearly 10000 900
acres less than was conceded for road
purposes within the past seventeen
years. - Erchdnge.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24
Hall md EnrNxYeII.

Three weeks ago we greeted fht
people of Cedar Falls In al editorial
capacity-to day we bid them fare
well. II is lot difficult task to say
good bye to a city i'm which one hn'
Been only three weeks resident, ant
gushing expressions of regret wou'
therefore be out of place in this brie
valedictory.
"Ir 'twpre done, when 'ts done
II were wen il were done quickly"
II our connection with the GA
zETTE could not be permanent, IL il
perhaps better to supder il before ties
of friendship have been formed tn he
rudely broken, and the gathering as
sociaiions and habits of months and
years have so hedged as In that we
should be 10th 20 go.
We return gu. thanks to the press
OF the State for the generous welcome
they have accorded us.
We return our thanks iothe people
of Cedar Falls, so far "a we have met
them. for the kindnesses they have
extended to us. They have our hest
wishes for their future prosperity and
that Of their city. .-.-..
And the GAZETTE and its present
proprietors also have our best wishes,
We commend them to the liberal
patronage of the public.
One : jane salts.
Gro, X SHAW,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24
The Next Census.

The manncr OF taking the next
census IL .liciting much debate in
Congress. In the House the COM
mittee on census reported in favor OF
u separate corps of officers being APP
pointed for ihe purpose, while in up
position TO this, Il strong effort il siak-
ing 10 adhere To the old plan OF hav.
ing il done by the u. :. Marshal, or
Ia add it 10 the duties of the revenue
officers. A Washington correspond
eat of the Dubuque Herald thinks:
"These amendments can neither of
them carry iii tie house: but cons
corning the senate, il is not SO sale 10
prupiesy tie report of the
committee will probably be sub>tan
italy adopted hereat another
swarm of officers will be al pointed.
IN anticipation Of this, every con-
gresham has Il list of applications on
die from persons anxious 10 count
the noses of the dear people, and ad-
diiional applications are coming in
at the rate of about two hundred per
week 10 each CONGRESSMAN.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24

IcGisi;,siSe ~ stIIcuses

There is one feature of party Leg.
islatire caucuses that tents great,
to corruption, and that IL. the syst, m
of "bal!oiing" for candidates. A
member MAY ba aware that his con
stitueuts desire u certain nau fnr IA
certain "ilirr. nud hr may lurrah for
tie peoples man. loud and long huI
when he GENES To halloting, for the
ral,ry sum of few dollars. Tor u
large amount according Ia his price,
he epectuaiiy assists the man he pre-
tends To oppose, by po'ing rirst last,
and all the time for him. And how
many times have the people been
SUR rised when the ballot has been
declared to find that the man who
was supposed to have the inside
track, has suddenly been shelved,
and another chosen. These thoughts
are suggested in view Of the ap
preaching Legislative caucus, for
United States Senator. We sincere
~ hope that il any of the aspiran's
undertake to use money instead a.
true merit to secure their nomination
that the peoples representatives will
EXPOSE them and brand them with
the iniamy the crime deserves The
The fact il, TO many have secured pO-
sitions of trust and profit, by freely
dispensing post. Offices. and other
government gifts, together with some
means perhaps of their own that they
have come into possession of, through
soulless corporations. hut directly
from the pockets of the people after
sill. fiat the approaching session OF
the Legislature the Republican mem
beers should bold a caucus, as they
most assuredly will, let the voting he
done Uite U0ce and then tie people will
have the means of knowing whether
their representatives carry out their
will or whether they are Convenient
merchandise. Let us zee whether
any of the members are afraid Ia
"Ahow their hand" We are glad Ia
believe that Iowa H. Ia, day frecr from
Legislative corruption than any 9th
rr Stale in the Union, aud let not ihe |
approaching session of the General
Assembly he marked Ivy the corrnp. !
ton of lis acts. Let the hist DRY !
Of corrupt PARTIES in the past be Il
warming to the Republican party for
all time TO come; for when any par.
~ ignores the interests of the Sewer /
eign people, they are not slow to as
certain the fact, and When once the ,
pubic mind appreciates this state of
things, tile party guilty therof soon |
goes To n certain and inevitable ,
doom,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24
a Grow OF Confidence.

General Grant has occupied the
Presidential chair sufficiently long
70 demonstrate to the whole country,
what his supporters claimed for him,
previous to his election. Since his
inaugural address there has heen n
Gradual growth of confidence in his
administration rarely. IL ever, equal
ell i'm the cases any Of his predeces
sors. Save in the matter of appoint
ments his enemies have found no
grounds OH which to tune their harps
of complaints. He has fulfilled every
promise aud has met every just eN'
recitation. High sounding promises
have given way to practical common
sense. like that which we have not
been favored with, since the days Il
Lincoln. No one asks now whether
he is n radical. whether in sympathy
with the Republican party. whether
made up of solid sense and sufficient
back none; none OF these. Ills M
ADMINISTRATION has been SO marked foi
its honesty of purpose that all com
plants have been iuigottsn in IN,
universal pIaise which is SD mani
fest on every hand. We like Grant
for what he has done, and for what
he proposes to do. He has said
Let III have peace, economy and re
tlenchmcnl." These we are enjoy
ing To the fullest extent, that the
time which lie has had TO execute
lis l,lans. will admit nf. Contrast
ing our public affairs with year age
one can better appreciate the valu,
of All honest administration.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-12-24
stanton f'I. the supreme
ESnnch

The President has notified Ex Sec
Rotary Stanton that he will nominate
him to the vacancy on the Supreme
Bench. made by the resignation oi
Judge Grier. A Washington dis
patch Says all the Republicans of the
Senate hut three, who were partially
committed elsewhere, signed u strong
request to give this appointment Il
stanton, and a similar paper was
signed 10y many members of the
House. Nearly all the Republicans
here who have learned of the Presi
dents intention in this regard are
delighted at such recognition of the
great War Secretary's service and
abilities.
The nomination will give general
satisfaction among the people of the
whole country, who have not for
gotten his valuable services, rendered
tire country during the late war.
Mr.. Stanton is unquestionably one OF
the ablest men in the nation.
Later advices state that the Presi-
dent carried out his purpose with ref
erenee to the nomination of See
stanton sooner than expected. His
Nomination was sent into tie Sell
ute aud lie WAS immediately confirm
cd by a vote of 46 To IL.