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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-04-29
CHESAPEAKE Il CITY ITEMS.

Ro,odyism.-A quarrel between crowd
Of drunken boatmcn and Il man named
CARTE, took place here, on Saturday night
last They took complete possession of the
sidewalk, and ladies had to walk i'll the
middle of the street to get past them. All
the evening those drunken rowdies amused
themselves by attacking peaceful citizens
They attacked one man and partly
knocked him down, and ho to defend him
self used his knife on one of the party,
cutting him about the face. The crowd
proving too many for him, no made his
escape. The boatmcn started in pursuit of
him, and thinking he had taken refuge in
some of the stores, proceeded to search.
They went to Mr.. J. NJ. Reeds and searched
it through, Mr.. Reed being powerless to
prevent the rade upon his premises, and
not an officer was seen the whole time, and
the rowdies had complete control. They
didn't succeed in finding the right man;
but knocked an old man down several
times. because he was dressed like the man
they were looking for.
Fgre.-A board fence adjoining the stable
of J. Ii. Brooks, caught fire on Monday
afternoon lost, and would have soon COM
municatcd the flames to the stable, had
they not been promptly estinguished by
some ncighbors. Some one had been smok-
ing fish near the fence, and had not been
careful to extinguish the fire.
Election Of OGcers.-The Good Tenn
plars, on Monday evening last elected the
following officers: w. c. T., John Chris
tian: w. V. T., Lizzie Reed w. S., Frank
Conrcy; w. F. s., Ella c. Houcls; w. T.,
J. II. Brooks; w. c., Rev. T. S. Williams;
w. NJ, John Walters; w. l. G., Susie
Fillingame; w. o. G., Franklin Peterson;
Deceased. -Mrs. Mary Bouchell, residing
on Bohemia Manor, died on Saturday morn
ing last, aged about GO years. Her remains
were inferred at St. Augustine; also, on
Monday night last, Addie Bayard. Her
funeral took place on Thursday last, at St.
Augustine, on Bohemia Manor.
Parement- Messrs. II. II. Brady and j.
NJ. Reed are having brick pavement laid,
in front of their property, on Bohemia
Avenue. This will be quite an improve
ment to the town, and an enterprise that
should be followed by all property overs.
MiseeAaneous.-Th NJ. E. Church didn't
get that promised cleaning last week. .
Whisky was the cause of the disgraceful
proceedings of Saturday night. :. -. 1t is
calculated that seventy thousand dollars
worth Of flour, meal and feel is consumed
in Chesapeake every year. Quite a
number Of persons communed at the NJ. E.
Church, last Sabbath evening. =. Our
constables are inclined to be peaceful, and
to keep out of difficulties. Croquet,
like base ball, is about played out here. g.
More freight is shipped to and from here,
than all the other points on the canal, COM
bincd. 4. The tobacco tax man was
around last week. The receipts ut
the Collectors Office of the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal Company, in this
place, exceeded $4,000, last week.
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Proceedings of School Commissioners

Proceedings of School Commissioners
The regular quarter meeting of the County
School Board was held in the Commission
ers' room, on Tuesday, 25th inst All the
members were present. The Secretary
read the minutes of tho last meeting, which
were corrected and approved.
The reports Of the Commissioners were
ordered to be examined by the Committee
on accounts.
The Committe on School houses for the
Fifth District, reported that they had
examined the Schoel-house in North East,
and found it in avery dilapidated condi-
ton, and badly located. They would not
advise the expenditure of much money in
repairing the old building, but would
recommend the erection of a new house,
on a lot offered by the citizens, as soon as
the condition of the treasury WOULD justify
it.
A petition was presented from the Com
missioners of the Elkton Public School,
asking the Board to sell the old School
building on High street, and erect new
and more suitable house in better locality.
This building is also reported in bad repair,
and not large enough to accommodate the
children of the town and vicinity. The
petition was referred to the Committee on
School-houses for the Third District.
Mr.. Swisher appeared before the Board
in behalf of Colored School No. 2, Eighth
District, asking the Board to take under
their charge this School, and furnish it
with teacher, books, and stationery
This building has been erected without
expense to the county, by the colored peo-
Pile, aided by their friendly white neighbors,
and the Colored School tax not being sufii-
Gent to pay teacher for this School and
| asked for assistance. After some discus
sion the fairness of the claim was fully
admitted, but as the School year is so near
its close it was decided to postpone action
until the Fall term commences. resolu-
ton, however, was passed, instructlng the
Commissioners to furnish Colored School
with primary books and stationery.
Mr.. S. J. Tammany appeared before the
Board in his own behalf, and by his attor-
ney demanded an investigation into out
door rumor, detrimental to his moral char
acter, but the Board declined taking any
action in the matter, as no charge had been
preferred against Mr.. Tammany holding
that as long as he holds the certificate of
the Board it was as full an endorsement of
his moral Character as the Board could
possibly give.
The Committee on accounts reported
that they had examined the quarterly
accounts and recommends that they be
passed. The aggregate of the quarterly
accounts for teachers salaries and inciden-
tai expenses is about seven thousand dol
lars. The President and Treasurer were
authorized to give notes to Bond & Co., to
tie amount of twenty-five hundred dollars,
on account of books and stationery. Also
to take care of the finances of the Board
until the next meeting. Adjourned.
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DIED.

UYLAND.-At his residence, in Cherry
Hill, on Saturday morning, 22d instant,
JOSHUA HYLAND, in the SGD year of his
age.
IRWIN.-On the 10th of April, in Rose
vile, Venango county, Pa, ABsALoM
IRWIN, formerly of this county, aged "a.
SMITH.-At her residence, near Zion, on
Monday morning, at 1 u o'clock, ISABELLA
X. SMITH, wife of Geo. w. Smith, Esq,
aged G6 years, her husband, family and
friends followed her to the grave.
Our pure and holy religion teaches US,
while we shed the tear of affection ON tho
grave, and rear the monument of remem-
brance over the cold, inanimate and beauti-
full remains of our beloved MOTHER her
pure spirit has been borne, in Angels care,
in sweet repose, to kindred spirits in the
bosom Of our Father and our God.
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Death of an Aged Citizen.-Mr. Joshua
Hyland died at his residence, in Cherry
Hill, on Saturday morning last, in the Send
year of his age, after a long and painful
illness. The venerable deceased was
inferred on Monday last, at which ceremony
a paper was read, giving brief account of
his christian life, which announced that he
had been a member of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, 81 years.
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tRcture at XiOn-Rey ThOS H. POulSOu

Lecture mt ZiOn.-Rev. Thos. l.. Poulson
will deliver lecture at Zion Methodist
Episcopal Church, in this county, on next
Wednesday evening, May Sd, at o'clock,
for the benefit of tho new Parsonage at
said place. His subject will be ''Daniel in
Babylon" 'sDaniel in Babylon - is a new
subject in the lecture field, but one that is
full of interest, and VIC arc inclined to
think will make one of the most interesting
lectures, when handled with tho known
ability of Mr.. Poulson, for this work, that
has ever been listened to by the audience
which will 1--WE doubt not, be large) assem-
BILE to hear a discourse on Ancient Babylon
and the prophet of Jehovah in that mag
nticent city of wickedness. Admission 25
cents.
This same gentleman will also lecture in
tho NJ. E. Church at Rowlandsville, on
May I'd, at y o'clock p. NJ. Proceeds for
benefit of said church. Subject-Ups and
Downs of Real Life. Admission, 25 cts;
children, Is cents
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Destructive Fires.-A fire broke out in
store-house at Newark, Del, occupied by
Mr.. John D. Richardson, about o'clock
on Friday morning, the 21st inst. The
store-house and a dwelling adjoining, both
frame, and owned by John Miller, the
Postmaster of the town, were destroyed
The Post Office was kept in the store, and
the fire involved the destl uction of the
whole stock of store good, letters, mail
bags, and other Post Office property. Mr..
Richardson's loss on his store goods is
estimated at $4,000, of which $4,000 is
insured Mr.. Miller had $1,000 on his
dwelling, and $1,000 on his store-houso in
a Delaware Company.
Henry Booth, residing near the Union
Meeting House, in this county, had his
barn burned on the afternoon of the same
day. About twenty tons of hay, harness,
any other property were destroyed by the
fire. Loss estimated at about $500 on
which there was no insurance. The origin
of the fire is not known.
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Local Miscellany.-The Mutual Building
Society meets tonight.
A burglary ON a small scale was COM
mitted on Wednesday night last, by some
cobbler-the circumstances would seem to
Misunderstanding into Charles Lowman's
shop, on North street, and carrying away
the best of his tools.
James Hasson, residing at Charlestown,
fell from a porch Of Algard's hotel, in that
town, on Monday last, receiving injuries
so serious that no hope of his recovery is
entertained.
On Wednesday night last, one of ex-
Sheriff James E. Oldham's sons died very
suddenly, at his fathers residence, near
Charlestown.
Mr.. F. De Bowens, of Philadelphia, has
made arrangements with Messrs. Hill &
Alexander, for the use of water power, at
their place, for the manufacture of match
sticks, and those gentlemen will proceed
at once to the erection of suitable build
ings for the reception of Mr.. De Bowen
machinery for that purpose.
The Westamwell rolling mill, near this
town, has been idle, this week, for the
want of coal. The strike among the coal
miners affects a large extent of country
and an infinite variety of pursuits.
We take pleasure in again referring our
readers to the old established Vinegar Hill
Store, formerly conducted by Mr.. Thomas
Kennard, but at present by the firm of
Kennard & Leedom.
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Buried Treasures.-The Wilmington

COMMERCIAL says:
ga few days ago Arson Garrett, son of
Evan Garrett, while ploughing on his
fathers farm, near Strickersville, Chester
county, Pa, uncovered an earthen crock
which contained S34 in Mexican silver
coins, ranging in date from 100 to 1898.
Near it he afterwards discovered deposit
of small spanish coins, amounting to $3.50.
The field is one which has been unworked
for many years.
The discovery has caused quite sensa-
ton in the neighborhood and called up, on
the part of the older inhabitants, tradi-
ton of a queer old man who lived sort Of
hermit for years, in that vicinity"
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Conference Minutes.-Rev. Henry 5.
Thompson, Secretary of Wilmington NJ Z.
Conference, will accept our thanks for a
copy of the Minutes of the Third Annual
Session. They can be had at the stores of
Brown & Bro, T. c. Crouch and John
Perkins, Jr. Price 20 cents per copy.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Returned-Jno L. Wilson, Esq, returned
from a brief western tour this week. He
visited Denver, Greeley and other towns in
Colorado, and comes back enthusiastic.
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Committed to Jail.-Robert Montgomery,
who assaulted and dangerously beat James
McFadien-an account Of which we pub
lished last week-gave himself up, on
Tuesday, and was committed to Jail by
Justice Brown. Bail was offered, but
refused by the Magistrate, it being certi-
fled by physicians who examined the
wounded man, that the injuries he had
received would probably prove fatal.
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PROCEEDINGS of County Commissioners

Proceedings of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners
awarded the sale of s11 200 County Bonds,
on Tuesday last, to the following bidders:
Jacob Tome, $4,000, S. Mearns, $500,
Miss Mary McCrery, $500 and Matthias
Egnor, $500.
Bonds of Collectors of State tax were
also approved by the Board. Under a
recent act, Collectors are required to give
seperate Bonds for the collection Of State
and County taxes.
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Rain.-We had fine rain on Thursday
and Thursday night, which was greatly
needed, the earth having become dry and
hard, the rain on the Goth not being suffl-
cient to moisten it great deal, in this part
of the county.
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"Those Spring Goods" at the Empire
Store, Zion, are the admiration and won
der of delighted Observation-Disclosures for
their beauty, and wonder at their cAeapness.
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MARRIED..

D-MORTON.-On Thursday,
9th inst, in St. Fraucs Xavier's Church,
by Rev. Father Vilcgar, GEORGE W..
LOCKWOOD and adobe MORTON, daughter
of Hamilton Morton, Esq.
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TREATMENT

and awaited themselves of his wonderfully elcacious
medicines they would not have fallen.
DR.. Schenck has in his proved that wherever
sufficient vitality remains, that vitality by his medicines
and his directions for their use quckened into health
full vigor.
In this statement there is nothing presumptuous. To
the faith of the invalid is made representation that is
not thousand times suDsantiated by living and visible
works. The theory of the by Dr. Schencks n!edi-
cines is simple it is unf;.iling Its philosophy
requires argument. 1t is sefassurng selfconvncng
The Sca-wcel Tonic and Mandrake Pills the first
weapons with which the citadel of the nalady is
assailed. Twothrds of the of consumption orgi
nate in dyspepsia and intentionally disordered liver
With this condition tho bronchial tubes "svnn,thiZe -
with the stomach. They respond to the morbc action
of the liver Here then the eliminating result
and the setting in with all its distressing symptoms Of
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The BEE HIVE is a business place in the
Hollow, conducted by r. G. Reese, where
general stock of Merchandise is offered
for sale at the lowest possible prices for
cash, or its equal.
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Gone West.-Thos. B. Marrett and Ed.
lamar, youngest son of Reuben d. lamar,
Register of Wills, started West on We'd
nesday last. The former goes on to Duluth,
the latter will stop in Chicago.
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Every Family needs groceries. White
sugar, 12i cents pound, roasted coffee, %
cents, green coffee, 20 cents per pound,
canned fruit selling cheap.
EXCHANGE STORE.
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Ford, at North East has just received
one of the largest and best selected stocks
of new spring goods, to be seen in Cecil
county. An examination of stock and COM
parison of prices requested.
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Cheap Enough.-27s yards of ingram
carpet, really worth $1.25 a yard, can now
be bought at only IS cts. a yard.
EXCHANGE STORE
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The Fire Kng.-The Denton Union, in
it's issue of last week, says:

The Fire King.-The Denton Union, in
it's issue of last week, says:
CATER the adjournment of the Court on
Thursday, Judges Wickes and Stump,
accompanied by Sheriff Richardson, pro-
ceeded to Mr.. VIM. P. Richardson's, in the
Neck, with whom Nathan Cocker, the fire
king, lives, to witness some of his remark
able performances with the element which
ordinary men dare not touch. The object
of the visit being made known to Cocker,
he forthwith heated an iron and began the
performance of such feats as he has been
accustomed to perform for years, the lick
ing of hot iron with his tongue, the hand
ling of it with naked hands, &c. OF course
the Judges were surprised as well Us de-
lighted with the performance.
"We merely mention this to convince
the doubling Thomases that we have such
an individual in our midst, and to record
the evidence of such honorable gentlemen
rs were the visitors to Coker on Thursday.o
The Town Electi0n.-The town election
will take place on Monday afternoon,
next, when new Board of City Fathers
will be chosen. Great care having been
taken to select our wisest citizens, hereto
fore, we hope that our suggestion in the
last issue Of The Wing, will be acted on
this time. We warn all persons to use
extreme scrutiny before voting tickets that
candidates for Bailiff are found electioneer-
ing for. There is always an AK to grind,
in that case, and they are seeking men to
turn the grindstone for that purpose We
feel satisfied that the streets can be kept in
as good order, and more improvements
added to the town, for 10 cents tax on the
hundred dollars, that has been done for
two years, with an expenditure of 30 and
40 cents.
We are decidedly in favor of the contract
system for public work, and opposed to
the Bailiff ring business. A Town Bailiff
for Elkton is the fifth wheel to wagon.
The Proposed Academy for BOys.-The
Committee of eighteen minister and lay
men, appointed at the late session of the
Wilmington Conference, with the Presiding
Elder and representative from the Board
of District Stewards of each of the four
Presiding Elders Districts, forming a
commission of twenty-six ministers and
laymen, by whom the location of said insti-
tuition is to be determined by two-thirds
vote' Will meet in Wilmington, on Wednes-
day. the 10th day of May next, to hear the
report OF the subcommittee appointed to
visit and examine the different points fol-
location presented, and to act upon the
same.
AS desire to attend that meeting fully
prepared to submit the claims of Elkton in
the most favorable light, l respectfully and
earnestly solicit all persons who feel an
interest in the matter, and desire to have
the Academy located at Elkton, to meet
me at my office, OIL Wednesday night next
the Sd of May, at o'clock.
Other towns are making extraordinar,
efforts to secure the institution. 1t become,
necessary to act with promptness and
decision if we desire success.
F. A. ELLIS.
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When you want to buy goods that are
really cheap, look for them at the BEE
HIVE,
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Buy the best; and to make sure of getting
the best, so to LEWIS. In whatever grade
of goods he deals, he keeps none but tho
best quality in that class.
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The inquiry is often made by a great
many persons where they can find the
Exchange Store, where they sell goods so
cheap. The place can be easily found on
Main street, by looking for the sign just
put up. EXCHANGE STORE.
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s. Kennard Miller will sell large stock
of Cattle, Sheep, Horses and Mules, at
Public Sale, at New London, Penn, on
Wednesday, May 10th.
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CONSUMPTION,
"LEAVE NO STING BEHIND"

The Mandrake Pills are composed of one of Nature
noblest gfts-the Podophllum Peltatum. They posses
all the understanding Alternative properties of caomel
but unlike calome they
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Monthly SOciables.-On Wednesday even
ing last, the first of series of monthly
sociables was held at the Elkton NJ. E.
parsonage. On the preceding Sabbath, the
pastor, Rev. H. S. Thompson, announced
that it was his intention to throw open the
parsonage once month for this purpose,
and extended cordial invitation to all
members of the church and congregation
to be present. He said there was to be no
entertainment, but simply a meeting to-
gether to spend pleasant, social evening,
thus fostering that feeling Of brotherly
love" and friendship, which should not
only exist between members of religious
denomination, but of common commu-
nifty.
The sociable held on Wednesday evening
was decided success, there being good
turnout of both old and young, and a free
and hearty commingling and interchange
of friendly intercourse.
This idea presented by Mr.. Thompson is
new hereabouts. 1t has been suggested that
Rev. L. c. Matlac.75, late pastor of the same
charge, had this object in view, when he
originated the Young Peoples Association.
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anticipated.

Land SaleS.-The farm of Kirk Brown,
decd, situate near Brick Meeting House,
containing 147 acres and which was adver-
tised at trustees sale, few months since,
by L. NJ. Haines and w. J. Jones, has been
sold at private sale, for IS, 500. Alfred
Fassitt, of Philadelphia, purchaser.
Alexander Evans, Esq, sold at trustees
sale, on Tuesday last, the Dawson property,
containing "a acres, situate on the Blue
ball road, about five miles north of Elkton,
for 81, SIS. James Foster, purchaser.
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as Mr.. John c. Hintlman Is our regu-
larry authorized Agent and Collector to
procure subscriptions and advertising for
THE Whiq.
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Turks Islands and Ground Alum Salt, at
the BEE HIVE.
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Bargains, bargains, bargains, to be had
at FORD'S, North East
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Carpet, oil cloths and mattings, in varie-
ty, at FoRD's, North East.
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Phila. & Baltimore Central R.R.
CHANGE OF HOUR.

Phila. & Baltimore Central R.R.
CHANGE OF HOUR.
On AMI after Monday, April L. 1871, Trains will
follows:
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA, from Depot of P, W. &
b. X. r., corner Broad street and Washington
For Port Deposit at AN and 400 Pm. For Oxford
at AM. 430 and Pm, wednesdays AMI saturdays
only at 230 For Chalds Ford and Chester Creek
r. r. at I and 10 A. NJ, 40 and Pm, wednesdays
and Saturdays only at 80 p. NJ Train leaving Phil
adelpha att connects at Port Deposit for Baltimore
Trains leaving Philadelphia N. and 40 P. NJ
Port Deposit OBS Oxford G 05 A. connect AT
Chaid's Ford Junction with the Wilmington and Read
ing Railroad.
LEAVE FOR PHILADELPHIA
Port Deposit, 925 NJ and 425
ION arrival of trains from Batmoro)
RowlandsVlllc, Hs5a AN. and i55 PM
Coora, $50 AN and $50 pm
Rising SUM-. 10 AN and 500
LEAVE FOR BALTIMORE
Rowantsyilc, 1852 Pm
Iu5I AN
Rising Sulr.....'.. lo-i AN
Passengers allowed to take wearing apparel only
Baggage, and the Company will not in any he
responsible for an amount exceeding one hundred dol
lars unless special contract is made for the same
HENRY WOOD.
april y, 1871 General Superintendent.
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The Empire Store, aaow offers ono of the
largest, best and CHEAPEST stocks to be
found in the county. Call for the PROOF.
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The work Of euro is beginning. The Initiated and
deposits in the bowels and in the alimentary
canal elected The liver like clock is wound up
1t from its torpdy. The stomach acts rcspon-
svcy, and the patient begins to feel that lie is getting
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CONSUMPTION.
ITS CURE AND ITS PREVENTIVE.
BY J. IL. SCHENCk, NJ. d.

Many human being has passed away for whose
death there other reason than the neglect of
known and indisputahy proven means of cure. Those
and dear to family and friends sleeping the
dreamless slumber into which, had they calmly adopted