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Litchfield enquirer., 1870-01-27

The desire to capitalize the premium which may now be realized on Five Twenty Bonds, and which may at any time be exiting bY being funded at reduced rate Of interest," and the maEer1al de- cline in gold, is awakening inquiry for forms of investment which shall be safs,b and Fhich shall yielda liberal rate of interest in currency. i To meet this demand we offer tho Ffrsto Mort gage bondsg gOf the New Haven, Middlst0wD and Willimantie Railroad 0Ompany, believing thamb to. be in all resDect8 worthy the Gon6fenceg dfninz gf investors and we do 60 after thoroughT examba nation, as we are unwilling to offer any security which we do not c0naider a safe and desirable as the issQes Ot the Unitedr rStateR GOEernmentao F The Bonds can be obtai1edI Uf any Baflk or Banker in the State of Connecticut. or by sending direct to ourselves. uHI
 All classes of securities will be received ct their and meRt ta sfoswardedS hga exs' press, and the B0nis wifi bs letufned at our sx- pense.
 HATCH & rOOTE, Bankers and Dealers in Government Seeuritissst sa4 12 WALL ST, NEW YORK.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-19
81 Don't Blame the Niggers.'

A brace Of representative Democrats
were discussing the political situation, a
few days after the elecrion, when one
remarked that he did 'not blame the Mig
gers" We supposed that one Of the many
breaches of the peace was being discussed,
in which innocent Democratic roughs had
INDUCED in the righteous employment of
beating and shooting inoffensive colored
men at some election poll Z; but we soon
ascertained that the criminal act under dis
cussion was the matter of negro voting,
which seemed to be regarded by these
Bourbon's as a serious offensc against the
"peace and dignity of the common
wealth. In the opinion of these gentlemen
there had been very serious crime CON-
mittcd somewhere, and according to DEM
ocratic reasoning the /" Radical party was
the guilty one.
We haven't doubt that these serious
Democrats who looked upon the enfrau-
chisement of the colored man as a crime
of the most appalling nature, still consid-
cred the shareholders rebellion against the
Government righteous act, such is the
base perversion of Judgment resulting from
the teaching of that party.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-19

THE FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DIsTRICT.-
A Washington despatch to the New York
Tribune says that Mr.. Gary intends to con-
test the election in his district, and his
friends say he has excellent grounds for a
contest. The Baltimore american says:
Mr.. James A. Gary has, it is claimed by
good authority, abundant testimony to
prove that most outrageous frauds were
perpetrated at the late election. Voters
were inundated, ballot boxes were
"stuffed - with tickets bearing the name
of his opponent hundreds Of names We're
stricken from the registry list-in short, all
possibly known devices Of rascality to crush
out and misrepresent the will of the major
ity of the voters of the Fifth District were
used by Mr.. Merrick's supporters. In one
election district two hundred Democratic
ballots were deposited in the ballot box
before the opening of the polls. Mr.. Gary
has under the law sixty days in which to
notify his opponent Of his intentions t.
contest his election
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-19
The GunbOat and the Duckers.

On Monday last the gunboat commanded
by Capt Davidson, of the "Oyster Navy"
again visited Havre de Grace, and bore down
on the duckers who all made for shore,
effecting their retreat in good order One
of the duckers named Poplar, was boarded,
after his boat reached shore, by an armed
posse, headed by the doughty Captain of
the gunboat, who with pistol in hand, COM
manded the surrender of Poplar, who con-
sequently surrendered, having taken the
precaution to send his guns and other
s'traps' UP into town before the cutter
from the gunboat arrived. Nothing was
found on board the captured boat that
would condemn her as a lawful prize, and
the ducking craft and her crew of one were
released. The gunboat was lying near the
wharf at Havre de Grace, on Tuesday
afternoon, when we were there.
The visit from the gunboat caused intense
excitement in the town, and curses both
loud and bitter were denounced against the
"man Of war; and her crew.
This war on the Havre de Grace duckers
by the naty of Maryland, may be sport to
outside parties, but it is serious business
with those who depend almost solely on
their guns in the duckins season, to pro-
cure living for their families. The ducks
shot by the Havre de Grace people produced
the principal part of the revenue of the
town, and the sudden and violent interrup
ton to this source Of gain is very severe
blow,-amounting almost to question of
starvation among a large class of poor
people, whose little all is tied up in their
outfit for the ducking business. Those
rich men who have teen the cause of so
sudden and overwhelming a calamity to
these people should, at least, raise sufficient
funds to pay them for the property which
becomes useless on their hands. If the
gunners were able to bear the-to them
heavy loss, the case would be robbed of its
harshest fcatureS-for we would not adj
wise resistance to the law, although a
hard measure pushed through the legisla-
ture at the heels of the session by few
nabob Democrat shore owners-but its
effects fall upon men who are entirely des-
ttute of means when this their only source
for support is suddenly cut off, leaving their
families without bread or fuel at the ap-
proach of Winter, when the chances for
finding employment are extremely meagre.
1t is pitiable to think of the suffering their
wives and children must endure by this
sudden blow to their only source of income.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-19
Living as a Science.

Lying was reduced to a system by the
Copperhead party of this State in the last
political canvass. And in no part of the
State was it more unblushingly carried on
than in this county. The speakers and
newspapers didn't scruple to proclaim the
most unmitigated falsehoods in the very
face of facts and figures to prove the con-
trary of what they asserted; but still
more ingenious and astonishing system of
lying was resorted to on the day of election
In this latter respect Port Deposit appears
to have carried off the palm. There the
Copperheads proclaimed it in the streets
that the most prominent men Of the Repub-
lican party had voted open Democratic tick
cts, among tho latter Mr.. James A. Davis
and others, equally as strong Republicans,
whom we could name, were reported as
having gone over to the enemy. Such
astonishing reports had the effect to carry
some Republican voters under the excite
ment of the moment, over to the rebel
party. Many Republicans who were gulled
by these arts of the enemy are now hear
tily ashamed of themselves and declare it
will be lesson for the future which they
will not readily forget.
In the meantime let every man who
would see his State prosper and advance in
the path of improvement and intelligence,
grid up his loins and prepare to do battle
for the right. Our cause is just and will
stand the severest tests, when those tests
are applied with candor and a regard for
truth. Look abroad over the country and
yeu will find wherever Republican princi-
pies have been in the ascendancy for a
reasonable length of time, education thrives
under system of common schools, the
people advance in morality, intelligence
and material wealth. Taxes are lessened
and public debt reduced. On the other
hand, look at the States, the counties, the
cities under Democratic sway. Debt and
taxation are increasing, while unthrift and
official extravaganza mark the reign of
that party. Look at Baltimore,-a city of
rings under Democratic rule, fast approach
ing the reign of tyranny which plumbers and
is depopulating New York City, where
the taxes are ten times greater for corpora
ton purposes than the tax for the support
of the General Government. Under a
Republican Administration in Baltimore,
contracts were let to build the City Hall
for something less than million dollars.
When the Democrats gained control of
that city these contracts were annulled,
and on the cellar alone of the new Hall,
they spent over million. This is the his
tory of that party in this county, in this
State-everywhere where it is in the ascend
ant. 1t works itself into power by false
hood, fraud and violence, and seeks to
retain its control by adding bribery and
plumber to its catalogue Of sins.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-19
Democratic Majority

The registered vote of the State is 162, Ss7
being 90, 35S more than were cast at the
election, showing an abundance of material
for thorough reform the State, which
would lift it out of the slough of Democra-
tic debt and stagnation which that incubus
to thrift and prosperity has brought Mary
land to. Hambleton's majority is 3,947.
1t will be seen that several of the counties
are very close, and when the Republican
sentiment is fully represented they must
inevitably give Republican maiorities. We
know this is the case in Cecil, and when
the "sobcr second thought" has restored
the nerves of timid Rep publican the verdict
of the late election, which was the result
of unparalleled lying, bluff and brag, must
and will be reserved.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-19
POSTMASTER GENERAL CREswE11.-

POSTMASTER GENERAL CREswELI.-The
Washington correspondent to the New
York Times says:
Among the most persistent, yet I'M
founded rumors which have been Matched
and set afloat here lately is that which
asserts the early retirement of Postmaster
General Creswell from the Cabinet The
truth is of all the members of the body Mr..
Creswell is probably the least likely to go.
There is no conceivable reason why he
should. He is popular with the President
and popular with Congress. Being a good
politician, and having the appointment of
twenty-eight thousand Postmasters, he
could not we'll be otherwise. His opposi-
ton to the franking privilege has not hur.
him with Congress, and has helped to make
him popular with the country. Then he is
slowly, but surely, putting the service on IL
self-sustained basis, and that is popular
with everybody. Last, but not least, he
undoubtedly prefers to remain where he is
to going anywhere else, and that is another
good reason why he will remain.
The Tribune editorially says:
Postmaster General Crcswell is right in
holding our reduced majority in the next
House no calamity. His other views of the
political situation, as reported 10y the
Washington Star, are, in most regards,
judicious. The administration, conducted
by such men, is not likely soon to fall into
the disfavor its enemies are so fond of pre-
dieting.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-19
Next House Of Congress.

After the smoke and din of battle has
subsidized, as the politicians say, we are
enabled to ascertain the result of the recent
elections more definitely than week ago
which leaves the Republican party strongly
| master of the next Congress with major
ity amply sufficient to control every meas,
ure, and complete the work of reducing,
and funding the public debt, at a lower
rate of interest, decreasing internal taxes,
and carrying out the Republican policy to
a complete success.
The States which have elected members
for the next Congress return 1919 Republi-
cans and 81 Democrats. New Hamshire,
Connecticut, California and Texas have
yet to hold elections and will add IA more
to the list. OF the IA, at present 10 are
Republicans. Georgia, unrepresented in
the present House is entitled to members.
The paper gains of the Democrats OF
last week are considerably reduced by the
official figures, which when correctly stated
shows the party to be where it has been
since it took up arms against the Govern
ment-behind; and where it is likely to
stay while it remains the same old rebel
party that it is now and has been since
1860.
The blast FROM the Copperhead organ OF
this county, last week was simply tremen-
dous as wind squall, and some of the
steady heads of its party were inclined to
put faith in it's statements of ITO Demo
cratic members in the next Congress. But
that count grows beautifully less when
compared with the official figures, as given
above.
We thought that experience had taught
even the members of the Democrat party
that the worst place to 60 for truth is to
Tile Cecil Democrat.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-19

SHOUTS FOR JEFF DAWSON the night
before the election, as we'll as OH the night
of the election, the shouts which the
Democracy sent forth for "Jeff Davis -
who made even bad rebel President accord
ing to Southern Historians, were only out
numbered by those for Richie, whilst dur
ing the entire canvass we never heard one
shout from that capacious throat either for
the Union or for any of it's defenders when
its life was imperilled. This shows how
thoroughly rebelized in sentiment this
party still is in our county, and how strange
it is that loyal men, Union Republicans,
should give this rebel party votes enough
each year to enable it to carry the county
because they are unwilling that loyal peo-
pie with black skins should have the same
rights in free country, as all other people
have.-Hagerstoacn Torch Light.
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A New Party.

Hon. Senator Trumbull, from Illinois, is
at work trying to frame a new party, OF
which he is to be the presidential C .ndi.
date. The Chicago Tribune, part of which
is said to be owned by Senator Trumble, is
out in advocacy of the new party, which is
to be placed on the "Civil Service" and
"Revenuc Reform Platform. The ambi.
tious Senator from Illinois took too active
a part in shielding Andy johnson from
merited punishment in the famous impeach.
ment trial, to ever make any show as a
candidate for the Presidency.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-19

"A gentleman and former resident of
this county, visited Cecilton on the day of
election, where he was insulted by a
drunken Democrat, who had been a candi-
date some years ago for the Legislature.
He sends us an account of the affair with a
request to publish it. The sot, we doubt
not, would feel more honored than shamed
by a public notice, and we think it best to
leave him unnoticed to wallow in the gut
ter.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-19
COrp0ratiOn Taxes.

Elkton is claimed by the enemies of the
Republican party to be Democratic town,
and as such, that party are responsible for
the money that is collected from the people
under the name of tonw tax. Enough
money has been assessed upon the property
of the town this year to have materially
improved it. We appeal to every man to
answer, how that money has been expended.
Is there one who will not say that it has
been foolishly thrown away-uselessly
squandered, without one dollars worth o:
benefit to the town, except cleaning the
mud from Main street last SPRING. The
fire apparatus, such as it is, was never
before in such useless condition-without
buckets, ladders, or anything most neces-
sary in case of a fire. When fire occurs
rade is made upon the kitchens in the
neighborhoOd for tin kettles, and water
buckets, while search is being instituted
among the carpenter shops for ladders to
reach the roof of the burning building.
An old clap-board shanty which would dis
grace Water street, serves as a pretense
for an engine house. BY what process of
reasoning seven-supposed to be, before
they were elected Town Commits ,oners
of the wisest men of the town. could
reach deliberate conclusion to levy 35
cents on the 800 for corporation tax, and
then appoint a bailiff for the purpose of
disbursing the amount when collected, is
a mystery that no one can explain, that we
nave met with. For all necessary repairs
and scavenger work about the streets, we
doubt not that score of responsible men
could be found willing to give their obliga
tions to do the work for 10 cents tax on the
800 of assessable property of the town.
A lunacy for taxing and squandering the
funds thus collected, seems to pervade
every city and hamlet in the country. Why
is it?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-19
NOTICE..
KATE A. CALEB, next fri.ni, &c.
VINCENT s. CALEB, ct al.

In the Circuit Court for Cecil county. In Chancery.
ORDERED. This eleventh ,iay "f November. 1870 that
the sales Of the Real Estate of James A. Caleb decreased
made anil reported by W. j. Jones Trustee be ratified
and confirmed" unless to the contrary thereof be
shown before the thirteenth lay of January. EXT:
provided. copy of this Order inserted i'll
paper printed in Cecil county. week for month
before the thirteenth day of December, next.
The Report states the amount If sales to lie S5G0000
DAVID SCOTT. Clerk.
True copy: test DAVID SCOTT,
Nny II lSIn I'm lrrk
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THE ESSENCE OF DEMoCRACY.-One OF
our most respectable citizens, an old resi-
dent and one Of the principal business men
of the town, received the following 'cAisky-
toriat note few days after the election.
What respectable man will not hang his
head and blush to think he aids to uphold
political party which breeds such mon
strosities
"you Ar dam fol you sun B-ch you dam
Black Pubcan you dam Black Pubclion got
Beat hate you very duyal."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-19

The Democrats held a saturnalia at
Port Deposit, on Tuesday night last, the
18th instant, celebrating their late victory
over the negroes, they say. The affair was
intended as treat to their rank and file,
as Sunday-school picnic is intended as
an encouragement to the scholars to be
studious and attend punctually to their
class in future. The similarity stops here.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-19
NOTICE.

IN THE ORPHANS COURT FOR CECIL COUNTY.
ORDERED. This tenth day of November, in the veal
1870, that the sale made and rep rted by James H. Arm
strong. Executor of Elisha Brown deceased. he ratified
and confirmed unless the contrary thereof be
shown BAL II" the seventeenth day Of January
ISL provided copy of this Order h. inserted in
newspaper published in Cecil county aforesaid for one
month. before the 18th of December, 1870.
The Report states the amount Of sales lie - 100
Il. d. LAMAR. Register.
Test. Il. ID. LAMAR
Nov T. 1S10-1m Register
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NOTICE..

JOHN GILpIS, Executor Of John Gpin, deceased,
JAMES kEARNS and MARY KEARNS. his wife.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil county. In Chanccry.
ORDERED, This llth d,y Of November $50 that the
sale made AMI reported bv William j. Jones Trustee
the sale ot the Real Estate mentioned in the report in
the above entitled cause. he ratified am, confirmed unless
the contrary thereof l." shown before
2ird day of january next; provided IA copy of this
Order he inserted in wsplprr printed at Eiktun
week for month before the Bird day of Drcen
her next.
The Report states the amount of sales be $4,000
DAVID SCOTT. Clerk
True copy test. DAVID SCOTT,
Nov 10, 1S70-lm Clerk
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-19
Dissolution of CO-Partnersllip.

The CpPartncrshp heretofore existing hrtwrcn the
Undersigned. under the name and style of ARMSTRONG
CO. at Port Deposit. Cecil county, Maryland. is this
day dissolved 10y mutual consent, James Armstrong
having disposed "i his interest to Thomas and William
Armstrong, who will carry the Foundry &C. business
at the same plac" for their account. James Arm
strong. Of the firm Of Armstrong. Cunningham Co..
Mt Canton Baltimore city will continue carry the
Foundry. &c. with said firm tor said firm
Thomas and William Armstrong will settle up the hush
ness uf the firm of Armstrong Co.. aud carry lus
under the firm of Armstrong 4 Co.
THOMAS ARMSTRONG,
JAMES ARMSTRONG.
WILLIAM ARMSTRONG.
November 18th, 1870. nov 10 lSIU-:iw*
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Notice to Creditors.

This is to give notice tl"t the subscriber, of Cecil
county. hath obtained from the Orphans Court of said
county, letters Parliamentary The personal estate of
EDITH REYNOLDS,
late of said county deceased All persons having claims
against the said deceased hereby warned hibit
the same, with the vouchers thereof duly authrnt
On or befnr" the Eth day of October, ISL
they may otherwise, by law, be excluded from all benefit
of sail estate. All persons indebted to said estate are
requested To mike immediate pny TO the subscriber
Given under my hand, this 9Th day of November 1870
BENJAMIN REYNOLDS
Executor Of Edith Reynolds decd.
Test-RruBEN d. JAMAR Register
Nov 5, 1S1g-6w
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-19

caution TO PURcHAsERs PERUVIAN SYRUP
Ia protected solution Of the prooXide of iron
OF being deceived by Of the preparations of Peruvian
Bark ar Bark and Iron, which may be offered to you-
Every bottle of genuine has PERUVIAN SYRUP mot Peru
Wan Bark blown in the glass. EXAMINE THE BOTTLE
BEFORE PURCHASING.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-19

-" Autumn" is very clever and will
receive attention soon; also "Stray Mus
ings.'
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NOTICE TO GUNNERS.

All persons forbid tresrassing the premises Of
the undersigned, with Dog Or Gun; and persons so
offending hereafter will he prosecuted with the utmost
rigor Of the law. ISAAC n. MILLS,
JAMES NUGGET
Nov IL, 1S10-3w Elk Neck
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Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE. 10 CfCIltOrS.
This is to give notice. that the subscribers. of Cecil
county have obtained from the Orphans Court Of said
county, letters of Testamenary the personal estate
of WILLIAM GRIFFEE
late of said county, deceased All person, having claims
against the said deceased hereby warned to exhibit
the with the vouchers thereof duly authenticated
On or before the Sth day of October. ISL
they otherwise by law lie excluded from all benehf
of said estate All persons indebted to said estate are
requested make immediate payment to the subscri-
bers Given under our hands this 9Th day of Novem-
her 1870 MARY A. GRIFFEE,
W. G. JACK,
Executors of William Griffee deed.
Test-REuBEN D. LAMAR, Register.
Nov t. 1s70-6w
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Result of the Recent Election in Maryland.

The Baltimore american gives the fol-
lowing as the official vote of Maryland, at
the recent election:
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NOTICES, &C.
NOTICE TO GUNNERS

All persons are forbid trcspassing the premises q
the subscriber with Dog Gun, under the penalty
the law. D. L. EVANS
Nov 5, ISI0-Gws
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NOTICE.

MARY ISABELLA SCOTT. ALBERT SN0DGRASS
SCOTT and MARGARET JANE ELIZA SCOTT.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil county. In Chdnccry.
0GpgRgD. This 1lth day of November. 1870 that tho
sale nc and reported by William J. Jones Trustee for
the sale of the Real Estate mentioned in the report in
the above entitled causr. he ratified and confirmed unless
to tho contrary thereof he shown before the
23r'l day "f january next: provided, copy of this
order he inserted in some newspaper printed in Elk;on.
week for month before the 2:.rd day of
December. next.
The Report the amount of sales tn lac IL s0l co.
DAVID SCOTT Clerk.
True copy: test, DAVID SCOTT.
Nov - lSI0--lu Clerk.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-19

From the premises of the subscriber about O'Clock
Monday the 1lth instant. II PALE RED COW, with
white back, white spot in her face her left split
both horns bored, AMI bell her n-ch.
THOMAS PATCHED.
Nov 10, lS10--}w* North East p. o.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
q n H H -
Meeting of the School ROard

Kept constantly on hand and for sale. FRESH TEl
BUNS, CRCLLERS and CAK ES ,.fsn make to order
Nov 10. lS70-1w MRS. GEO. W. MAHAN