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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05

Amusements.-Elkton has had quite a
run of amusements, recently, with more
coming. The season opened with Rev. A.
A. Willis Lecture on Thursday week,
followed by two exhibitions given on Fri
day and Saturday nights last, by Sanford S
Minstrels, and on Tuesday evening by
Blind Tom. On Wednesday next the
Menagerie will exhibit here.
The MINISTRIES drew good houses, as they
deserved, being first class performers in
their peculiar department of negro-charac-
ter. Their grotesque and comic acts and
sayings kept the audience i'll roar; and
an evening with the minstrels to any one
subject to the blues, is worth all the doc
tors in the land. Their music is rcmarka-
uiy nue, anu UNA. .~-L--:-, If the sleigI,
ride, is itself, worth the price of admission.
The performance of Blind Tom is so
entirely novel and unique that to be under
stood properly, must he witnessed. No
description can do it justice. His wonder
full musical talent, power of imitation and
memory are astonishing. He is simply an
idiot with the faculty of initiating any
sound or combination of sounds possible to
be reproduced on the piano, and with a
memory that grasps and retains every word
he hears. So entirely initiative are his
powers that when he has concluded piece
on the piano he claps his hands with the
audience apparently the most enthusiastic
in the house. Sounds beyond the power OF
his instrument to produce, Tom makes use
of his voice to accomplish His repre-
sentation of the Scotch Bag pipe, and the
Railroad cars blowing down brakes, ETC.,
etc, was perfect. The largest audience
that ever packed the Odd Fellows Hall in
his place assembled to witness Blind Tom S
| performance, and every one was as much
amused as astonished at the wonderful
fhak of nature in her production of Blind
Tn.
/ he only dissatisfaction manifested was
viii the manner the performance was hur-
rico through with, and the pieces of music
cut hort. This complaint was a just one,
and hough not detracting from the merits
of Find Tom, showed spirit of unfair
ness on the part Of the manager. The
audihce he was honored with deserved
more respect in this particular than it
receivd from Toms "Guardian," and
such species .'ockeyin! will be sure to
react bon him if followed up.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

10 get the most you can for dollar
Go to the Bee Hive in the Hollow.
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sSelling of Below Cost" is often held
out as an inducement to draw CUSTOM put
the prices of fine and staple gooos' "'
LEWIS, is so low that none have the con-
science to ask reduction.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05

New Supply-Of those good Boots and
Shoes that have given such satisfaction to
the wearers, at FoRp's, Zion.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05
A School House that Needs Repairing.

"A o0IIOOI HOUSt tIIHt .NVtUS hVpiIITIHSs
There is public school house, in Cecil
county, with desks for about twenty schol-
airs, but which was made to hold forty,
hat has glass broken in every sash, some
panes being all out, leaving openings
throug which the wind has circulated
freely for year or more, except when it is
kept out by closing the shutters. This
school house is in respectable neighbor-
hood, and the Trustees are all respectable
men, some of whose children attend the
school, yet they never come near or send
any one to put in the glass Does the law
need nending?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05

Dedication. Methodist Episcopal
Church, in Elk Neck, Cecil county, will
be dedicated to the worship of God on
Sabbath Nov, 18th. Services at 10 A. NJ,
3r. NJ, and i p NJ. Bishop Scott. Revs.
J. D. Curtis, P. E.; A. Mansfield, of Phila-
delphia; and Thomas L. Poulson, of North
East, are expected to be present. Former
Pastors and friends will please come on
this invitation. WIN. T. TCLL,
Pr. in charge.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05

Fire.-On Tuesday last, a fire broke out
in the stable of Mr. Cornelius Finn, stu
ate on the East end of Main street. on the
bank of the Creek, which totally consumed
the building and considerable quantity of
hay which it contained. 1t is not known
how the fire originated, but occurring
about 10 clock AN, it must have been
set on fire either through carelessness or
design. There was an insurance on the
building of $50 in Cecil Company.
The Fire Department of Elkton had an
opportunity of displaying the efficiency of
their engine with an abundance of water
convenient
After considerable time spent in prepar-
alton, the machine managed to throw a
weak stream about ten yards, which re-
sembled large sprinkling pot. which was
directed on the frame work of Hill, Harlan
& Cos head gates, that were in danger of
taking fire, being within a few yards Of the
burning building and in the direction the
wind drove the flames. Had it not been
for slight breeze blowing directly from
the house to the stable, the former would
most likely have been destroyed. AS to
the fire engine, it was demonstrated to the
entire satisfaction of every one present as
utterly useless for the purpose that it was
designed, and is but broken reed which
should either be destroyed or disposed Of
by the Town Commissioners. The old en-
CINE, if put in order, is said to be superior
to the suction one which is run out on every
occasion Of an alarm of fire, and proves
itself, in every instance, utterly useless
A half dozen "Fire Extinguishers," which
would cost but small sum, and are made
ready in a minute, would be a real protcc-
ton in case of fire, and the addition of a
long ladder and some buckets would make
an efficient fire apparatus for the town,
and one that would cost little and always
be in readiness. Our advice, in the inter
est Of property holders, is to get rid Of the
suction engine, either by sale or setting it
OH fire. The brass about it would bring
something if sent to brass foundry. The
engine, as fire extinguisher, is utterly and
entirely useless, and the Town Commits
sioners are justly censurable for not dis
posing of so useless machine.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05

Fire NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to lay before
our readers everything having local in
terest, we have procured from the Secre-
tary of the Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany of Cecil county, F. A. Ellis, Esq,
history of the Company from its inception
to the present time, which will be found
on our first page this week, and will doubt
less prove of much interest to our readers;
while it will serve TO lisabuse the minds Of
many of the erroneous impressions held in
reference to the Company.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05

DR.. Morris, the great ''No Cure No Pay
Doctor, Whole wonderful cures have recent
ly astonished the citizens of Wilmington,
has placed 81 200 bond in the hands of
VIM. Falls. proprietor of the Howard
House, Elkton, where the Doctor is now
staying for few days. who is authorized
to forfeit the same to the first patient he
shall fail to cure, after undergoing full
course of treatment by him, for any disease
affecting man woman or child. To the
afflicted we would say, don't fail to call
upon this wonderful healer. IIo ol.a.grs
YOU nothing for treatment, if he fails to
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05
Another Big Potato.-Mr. James Gift

near Upper Principle, raised this season
from nlant obtained in Washington Co.,
Md. a sweet potato, weighing 4 lbs, II
o.. This beats Mr.. B. F. Kinks, noticed
last week
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05
Proceedings Of the County Commissioners.


The County Commissioners were in ses-
sion on Tuesday, but little business of gen.
eral interest was transacted beyond passing
upon the usual list of Supervisors accounts,
signing orders in favor of out-pensioners,
and examining the list of receipts and dis
bursments by the Clerk, since the last meet
ing Of the Board.
The report of John W. Holt, James l..
Foard and Joshua Jackson, examiners
appointed to determine the matter of open
ing public road on the bank Of the Old
Feeder, from Lords Factories to point on
the Elkton and Cowantown road was filed,
the report being favorable to the improve
ment. The Board adjourned to meet on
the 9th inst.
A Gigantic Geological Garden on
Wheels.-We are pleased to chronicle, for
the first time, the prospective arrival Of
tent entertainment we can wholly and
unreservedly commend as proper and
pleasant centre and shelter for all classes,
creeds, sexes and ages. 1t will be readily
surmised that in uttering this mild jubila-
ton, we refer to a menagerie, as that is the
only canvas Swallowed exhibition to which
such compliment can be paid, and of
verify we certainly do, and to the largest,
costliest, grandest and most comprehensive
that ever rolled roaring into civilized
community, to astonsh the old and equally
terrify and ectasize those precocious infan-
tile wonders, of which all we'll conducted
families possess one OF more, and who have
not yet, either metaphorically or practi-
cally. seen the elephant, achieved that ever
to be remembered epoch in their lives-the
first visit to field show. The one this
large and interesting class are about to
make-and we reasonably presume they
will all be taken by their indulgent as we'll
curious parents-will be paid to the
famous O'Brien Caravan and Menageric,
advertised to appear here in long, dazzling
and astonishing procession, on Wedne sday
next, the 9th inst, and to pitch its huge
six centre-polc pavilion for brief days
sojourn. The proprietor is wise as well
as an enterprising gentleman, and adver-
tises literally as he caters to the public,
which supercedes detailed local attention.
One huge old animated wonder, however.
waddles out of the upper Nile to challenge
our respectful admiration, and that is the
impenetrably clothed and gigantically
strong rhinoceros, before whose terrible
horn even the lordly elephant goes down.
Another glimpse at the interior marvels OF
central Africa is furnished in the superbly
beautiful and iithesome Eland, while of
that class of majestic and thoughtful quad
rupeds, who always carry their trunks
with them, there is a veritable herd, one
member of which is of a peculiarly accom-
modating disposition and will give any and
all of the little folks free ride in the Hin
doc Houdah.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05

Good Templars.-The meeting Of the
Grand Lodge of the State Of Mary land of
the I. O. G. T. will assemble in annual ses-
sion at Cumberland, on the 23d day Of
November, instant. The time and place
of said meeting has been changed from
Chestertown, on the 9th of the same month.
Rev. Thomas l.. Poul;on. of North East.
in this county, is the presiding officer of
this organization, which numbers over one
hundred subordinate Lodges, with men,
bershp of about five thousand.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05

How to save money-Buy your goods,
for cash, at the Bee Hive.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05
WILMINGTON, Delaware.

OF Baltimore, Md,
in order the better to meet the of their Retail
Customers at distance, have established a
SIMPLE BURELfJ,
and will. on application. promptly send bH mail full
lines of Samples of the Newest and Fashionable
Goods. Of FRENCH, ENGLISH and DOMESTIC MANU-
FACTl RE guaranteeing at all times to sell Dr, il not
at less prices than any house in the country.
Buying goods from the largest and most celebrated
manufacturers in the different parts Of Europe. and
importing the same y steamers direct to Baltimore
stock is at all times promptly supplied with the novelties
Of the London and Paris markets.
As We luy and sell onip for cash, aud mdks no bad
dt6tS, We are able and willing t. sell goods at
TIN FIFTEEN PER CENT. LESS PROFIT than if gave
credit.
We keep the best grades &" every class Of goods from the
lowest to the most costly.
Orders wHdccrmpaaiod bv The cash ,rW be sent COD
PROMPT PAllNdN IIOLESALE BUY ERS are invited
inspect the Stock in obng and Package Depart
mcut. Address HAMILTON EASTER * SONS.
49, 1"9 Dol and 2ni est Batimor" Street
Oct -, lS10-ly Baltimore. Nd
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05

- Mr.. John c. Hindman Is our regu-
,gly authorized Agent and Collector to
rocure subscriptions and advertising for
Ne Wing.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05
NOTICE.
RUSSELL THOMAS, EFT ALEAI,
VS..
ANN THOMAS, EFT AL.

In the Circuit Court for Cecil county. In Equity.
ORDERED This 10Th day of October 1870 that the sale
made and reported by James T. Mccullough Trustee for
the sale of the Real Estate of Thomas Thomas do
rised and Others be ratified and confirmed, unless
the contrary thereof be shown before the
24th day of December next: provided copy Of this
order be inserted in newspaper published in Cecil
county, week for month before the 9th day
of November, next.
The Report states the amount Of sales TO be 200 co.
DAVID SCOTT, Clerk.
True copy; test DAVID SCOTT,
Oct %. 1S10-1m Clerk.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05
North East Items.

Not for Sale-Goods on credit at the Bee
Hive.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05

G. r.. viz:-W. C. r., J. W. Campbell
w. V. T., Elizabeth Campbell; w. r. s.,
Jennie Veasey; w. F. S., Lucrctia Kline;
w. c., Bessie d. Ford: w. W., William
Ford; w. l. G., Annie Marley; w. o. G.,
James Armour; W. d. NJ, Libbie Thomas;
w. A. S., Mary West; w. r. II. S., Mag
gle Hunt; w. L. Ii. S., Emma Armour.
Mored Ln.-Mr. George Mccullough has
moved into his new house on Main street.
1t is, however, not quite finished; but
when completed will be one of the neatest
residences in town, being decided orna-
ment to the place.
Attractions! continue to increase, at the
Empire Store, Zion. Large additions of
Fall and Winter Goods made this week.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05

cd closed in New York on Thursday
at 110}
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Accidents.--Henry Cantwell, young man
whose residence is Elkton, employed as
conductor on freight train on the +. W.
Il b. r. r., had one of his feet badly mash
ed last week, while coupling the cars.
Mr. Whitlock, a resident of the vicinity
of Port Deposit, and at which place he was
visiting some days since was in the act of
stepping on an engine passing down the
main track, slipped and fell upon the track.
The tank passed over the fore lart of his
foot, badly crushing it. He was Conveyed
to the nearest house in suffering condi-
ton, and medical aid Immediately sum-
moned. The affected part was amputaed,
taking away half of his foot but npr-
tihcation setting in it is feared secoid
operation will be rendered necessary.
Oxford Press.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05

Among the diseases which Doctor Morris
has never yet failed to cure, after having
given them a regular course Of treatment,
and at this time is offering the 1000 bond
in case of failure to cure, after having re-
ceived treatment, are the following: I'M
paired Eye Sight, and all diseases OF the
Eve. Deafness, where the Ear Drum is not
DESTROYED, Rheumatism, Catarrh, Dyspep-
sia. Rupture, Piles, Cancer, Tumors, Con-
sumption, Scrofula, Bronchial Tumors and
Swellings. White Swelling and Hip Dis
ease, Diseases of the Kidneys and Bladder,
Biiousness, Disease of the Liver, Apoplexy,
Fits, Venerial Diseases, Calculour Coucre-
tious and Stone in the Bladder; also all
diseases peculiar to females, Hysteria Leu
corrhoer or Whites, Weakening Discharges,
Chlorosis, Irregularities, Suppression of
the Meases, inflammation of the Womb or
Bladder, Difficult Menstration, Prolapsus
Uteri, or Falling of the Womb and all
organic diseases. The Doctor charges
nothing for treatment if no cure is accom-
plished.
Jury for the December Term.-Judge
Stump, on Thursday last, drew the Jury
for the December term. The following are
the names of the lucky ones. Court will
commence on the third Monday 12thl of
December:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05

New Parsonage at Zion.-On a hand
some lot, west of the NJ. E. Church, Zion,
on Saturday morning, Oct. 22d, ground
was broken for cellar, 23x32 feet, for
parsonage for Zion circuit, and by night of
the same day the excavation was nearly
completed, while some fifty loads of stone
were deposited on the ground Such an
amount OF gratuitous labor is seldom per-
formed in day. On the following Satur-
day, proposals for building the house were
received, and report says the contract was
awarded to Mr.. Levi o. Cameron, he being
the lowest bidder. There is still an opper-
tunity to aid in this landable enterprise. by
contributing labor, hauling material, or
funds.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05

sS We would call the public attention
to the justly celebrated " Wilmington Cty
Soap" manufactured by Moore & Bro
1t works like magic! and no good house.
keeper who has once used it, will be with
ont it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-11-05

certified y those who have uSei il to Weld more than
Peruvian Guan", and costing about half Il, much.
See advertisement in another column. For sale by
apr 10 JOHN PARTRIDGE ElktuD.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-06-03
AARON BENEDICT.
BENNINGTON, ONO.
A ROSE HEDGE

The Gardeners Chronicle says =
"There is in the Gardens of +. Pay
OR. Esq, of Digswell, Welwyn, Eng
q rose hedge about two bundled and
eighty feet long. This hedge skirts
one of the principal walks in the
kitchen garden. The hedge was orig
inally row of half-standards, OF
which the crimson Boursault formed
the mass; this row was afterwars
trellised over with wire to the height
of about four feet six inches, and
four feet in width at the bottom.
Many of the original trees were then
removed. and some of the best OF
the old and well-known sorts were
planted In their place. They have
all since been grown on the 'exten-
sion system Plenty of wood is left
in. and this Is tied to the trellis, and
oil vacant spaces are filed by bud
ding. The whole Of the row is now
completely covered with growth, and
literally loaded with blooms in oil
stages Of development. As the trel-
losing can be made to any height OF
width, the plan cannot be too strong
ly recommended for furnishing tall
or dwarf edgings along the walks OF
either kitchen or gardens, or even to
form back rows in ribbon borders
and there is no doubt it would sue
seed equally well on the outskirts OF
strawberries, which sometimes pre-
sent very rough appearance near
the ground"
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-06-03

ALsIKE.C CLOVER FOR HONEY AND
FoRAGE.-C. b. BIaELow, Perkins
vile, VT, has had a favorable expe-
rience with the clover, and writes the
New England Farmer-"It not
only yields a large quantity of honey
and of good quality, but is n profita-
BILE crop for farmers to grow for
stock, or seed, or both. 1t grows
nearly or quite as large as the COM
mon clover. The stalks are finer and
not as woody. 1t has many branches,
consequently affords a multitude of
blossoms which are very fragrant, and
much enjoyed by the bees. 1t does
not blossom as early by week as the
red clover, and remains in bloom
about four weeks. II is particularly
adapted to moist ground. The roots
being tibrous, are not-liable to be in
lured by the frost heaving the ground.
II Is prolific in seed. yielded from six
to eight bushels per acre.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1870-06-03
/ AnAnIMIOAL COURSE.


Tho student selects his own course OF
study, under the advice of his Parents OF
of the Faculty. The several Schools are so
arranged as to admit of q complete course
of study in the following directions
|. Department Of Arts, TO which Is at
achsd the Degree of BAcusLoa tn.
9. Department of Science
with the Degree of BACHELOR Of Sci
EscR.
Q. Department of Philosophy.
Degree Of BACHELOR OF PHILOSOPHY.
The Degree of MASTER nF AXIS is con
ferred on Students who have completed the
course of study in nine Schools, and Lave
taken distinctions in seven Of these.
2. P0FEsI0EAL COURSE.
/. Department of Civil Engineering
with the Diploma of CIVIL BSoINRER.
.. Department of Mining Engineering
with the Diploma of MINING EsGIi
1 epar ment o Law and Equity
with the Degree OF BAoHELoR or LAW.
!, Is proposed still further to extend the
Practical and Scientific Departments in the
direstion Of
/. usshAnissl Engineering. Z. Applied
Chemistry. 3. Agriculture. 4. Conmeroe.
8 PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
This course embraces the subjects OF
Latin, Greek, Mathematics and English
preparatory to tn regular College classes
4, TUDENTS' BUSINESS SCHOOL.
this School, snmsnship, Bookkeeping.
Accounts, &c., are taught, under the au-
thority Of the Faculty.
Special Privileges and Honors.
As special Inducements to diligence, three
Gold Medals and five Honorary Scholarships.
the latter covering tuition and college fees
are annually awarded.
Three Masters Of Arts are annually ap
pointed as PRESIDENT Masters" with vslua-
BILE privileges and enioluments.
The College sdueatss, free Of charge,
all candidates for the Ministry, properly
recommended. II appoints to free Scholar
ships twenty young men intending to
make Journalism their profession. 1t gives
long credit to meritorious young men
without means.
The next session opens the I'd Thursday
Of Sept, and closes the 4th Thursday
June.
Necessary expenses need not exceed 1895
per annum
For further information address
J. NJ. LEECH, OK OF FACULTY.,
aug21-ly Lexington, Va.