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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-01-21
LeMons---Tho secomd Days BatIe.

lie S---thc SccOHO bny - Battlc.
LONDON, Jan. 15.-Particunrs of the
second days lighting from the corr, spon-
dent Of the New York TC.cyrdm, with the
army of the Loire at LrMans. on the llth
inst, have arrived. lie describes with mi
uutencss the movements of tie troops dur
inc the day. attended as they were with so
terrible loss oflitc. The. French, he states,
made desperate cll1rt to dsodge the Ger
mans. An artillery duel of fearful effect
commenced. This was continued until
dark, when orders reached the French that
thcy were To fall back on lie Mans.
THE ACTION COMMENCED
About one o'cloul; and reached its height on
the lett Of the French. The day was not
cold, but the ground was covered with eight
inches of sAow, which was rapidly melting
under the hot sun. At in early hour the
streets of lie Mans, not more than five
mics from the field Of battle. were filled
with excited people and crnwdcd with nu-
mcruus wagons and ammunition supplies,
al! hying ready 10 seek the places al safety
IN IL" rear in case Of an uniayunhic result
Of the fight BY nnpn | succeeded in St.
caring post at the front, and r,achna The
bluffs ul the east of LrMans where ] OBJ
tanned my first view OF the battle.
ADyASCE BY CoLUMNs.
At 1 O'Clock the Germans advanced hy
columns, covered 10y artillery, against Cha-
. tcau du Charities, IA pretty country place,
aud occupied as headquarters. Itre, Tor
/ the lirst time, lhe French battery, hitherto
. IN reserve, opened lire, apparently taking
/ the Germans hy surprise, and causing The
advance Ia waycr but only mumrnlarly.
/ With the usual German ol'stinacy the ter
mans again p,ssvd forward ana attacked
/ the French infantry, which occupied ter
/ ucrd road, below the general lH'sitl"n. Ii
coon became evident that the French were
uuab.r Ia Withstand the heavy charges OF
the enemy
THETRESCH FALL BACK
The order lur "a backward movement was
NOW given. TIE French artillery malu-
riucd a heavy ire. The Germans appa'
urutly lu contempt ot their pJiiial success,
.l,yuyd a.suc.iu,d Ia puI sue lhr advantage
G,upUI ChHuly actively sup,rnlcndru
the retreat, which VA, never disord riy
ludrrd, thy French sllli hrld the strrnsrs
position, aud ! bslivys that lhr rcsuita 81
tAo day nsrc igrytncably lu1l q" thyn,
liorED 10 HrNEw gnE FlonE
| haye reason tD know lhlJ G.uHra
th-ul.y h.ua4 tu puaw thv n-ht uniH
htI,r auruIr,s thr urAt dar. lul Htrr b
thr evening au event occurred which uad
r "a ,hau-a Iu h.s prHsiE,ts. Amer dalk
Huun4 tlruu uI hHrnlllts renewed lle i-ht
Iualus i1r tnr Ii.ui at Ia Iuiiirgc th
Iui.tt iup,raut Fwprh position. iu
lre .sr mts-.s I'D iu lHlIf aui q artr ilru
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/. furusa. aLu dil uut auI.ri iir inu aliark
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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-01-21

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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-01-21
PRICES REDUCED
At THE
Mammoth Boot & Shoe Store

East of the Post Office,
NORTHUMBERLAND, PENN.
For Elmira Boots, 20 to Eli Miller DOT and
Shoe store. They are sold, Best Car al ~.
For French Calf Boots, go to Ell MiH,r's, only
80 To Sll per pair.
For Boots, Shoes and Caters, ut low 49, ror--
bic prices, go to Eli Miler's, ou Glrcu 81 et.
For all kinds Of Gum Boots and shoes, c,,H At
I'll Miller's.
For Ladies' Gum ovcrshocs, see GDc as-ort
mcut at Eli Ni.icrs.
For all kinds Of Childreu's Shoe, go and cX-
anime Eli Miller, large assortment.
For anything in the Boot aud S.or line. c}ll
and examine Iii Mit'er's stock before p.rca ."g
elsewhere 1t you wish to Eat irst-cia-s, ~ I'll.
lowest lric>s.
Jan. 2, '7l-Sep. =, '70.-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-01-21

BOARD in Japan can be had for two cents
a day, and skilled labor for eight to teu
cents.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-01-21

Iospos, lan. a.. OHf rHntp.drH.
al Neu-.ifli p. lah. 4fa fiHm h.lf
,a.t tr t Hr a. aHA iesltall lt.
u AbafimeHi ~ i'aTt cH.iiiu,d tl-uit,s.
b 4, sllA oDiy isa inaIlplfsl,,iis "a "a "
taesiy tYs lslngiss respectively,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-01-21

Free Trade aud Foreign Tndustry.
RESOLUTION OF THE NATIONAL LABOR
CoNoREss OF 1870.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-01-21

In replying to the representations recent
lymade 10y the neutral powers for he cnnciu-
sion Of Il treaty and the establishment of
peace between Prussia ana France the
Prussian government authoritatively states
that Prussia will only treat for peace on the
quest Of tho French government alone aud
none other.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-03-03
The state Agricultural SOCiety's Ex'
ira Premiums.

EAe state Agricultural society 3 EE'
ira Premiums.
We have announced heretofore the
Premiums offered by the Agricultu-
raj Society. but publish in addition
the following letter from the Secre-
tary OF the Society:
Iowa STATE AGRICULTURAL
SOCIETY, SECRETARY OFFICE, 7
FAIRFIELD, Iowa, Feb. 3, 1871.
Editor Homestead, Des Moines, IoDa:
This Society offers a premium of
E1 900 payable in 1881, for the best
ten acres Of artificial timber; pre-
MUM of $500 for the best farm, pay
able in 1875; premium of $3.50 for
the best five acres of orchard, paya~
BILE 1879; a premium of $3.50 for the
best mile of hedge, payable in 1877.
Will the farmers, nurserymen and
agriculturists in Iowa, generally,
write me, furnishing their ideas con-
corning the requirements which
should be made of competitors p
How long shall the entry remain
open? What statements shall be de-
manded as to location, soil, cultiva-
ton, progress, success, etc? Will
the farmers those directly interest
ed, assist me to make up forms for
the instruction and direction Of
those who may compete for these
premiums? In what manner shall
the invitations necessary, be made :?
How often shall the competitors re-
port to this office? In word, will
they give me suggestions which will
enable me 10 prepare Get of blanks,
which, when filled up, will accom-
plish the greatest measure of useful
ness, and fully secure the intention
contemplated by the Society in offer
ing these large premiums? Let the
farmers and fruit growers and others
write me without delay.
]. NJ. SHAFFER, Sec'Y.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-03-03
A Restorative System of Farming.

My first counsel would be, practice
q restorative instead of an exhaus~
tive system OF agriculture. A sys-
tenn that involves aban Comment of
lands and removal to new scenes il
unworthy of the age and q reproach
TO modern civilization.
No man Is worthy to be farmer
who does not annually leave his land
in better filth and strength than he
found it. The intellect must share
more largely with muscle the toll of
agriculture; machinery directed by
skilled labor, and propelled by brute
fore, ard also by the mighty power
of steam, must take the place of ex-
pensive and inefficient human
strength. This change, as said in
this State a year ago, "involves the
necessity for smaller farms, better
culture, liberal use Of manure, rota-
ton in crops, and larger working
capital in proportion to permanent
Investment" You are already spend.
ing millions annually on the old
lands of the Atlantic States for COM
mercial fertilizers. While | would
commend a judicious expenditure in
this direction, would make this q
basis of a practical rotation with q
course OF grasses and other restora-
tive agencies Of scientific agricul>
ture.
The business of agriculture should
he an industry and not speculation.
The insane pursuit OF specialties has
long been curse to American agris
culture. A whole community runs
wild upon hops when selling at fifty
cents per pound, and in two years
they arc scarcely worth the price of
picking, and extravaganza, begotten
of high expectations, is forthwith
followed by bankruptcy. Wheat
brings $500 per bushel, and whole
States become wheat fields, while
every other interest languishes, un>
til the bread crop becomes so abund-
ant as tn be fed to swinein preference
20 shipment for human food. The
sheep with with wool at 81 per
pound, holds high place in popular
esteem, but is Kicked from the pas
lure by every Randolph of the farm
at the first indication of q heavy de-
cline In the value of its fieece.-Ad'
dress Of Hon. Horace Cdpron.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1871-03-03

IT is said that bleeding from O
wound on man or beast may be stop
ped ~ mixture of wheat flour and
common salt, in equal parts bound
en- with a cloth,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-12-09

precisely the same views, but of less stand
ing in their communities. 1t may be said
that the former violated an oath, while the
latter did not. The latter did not hare it
in their power to DO SO. If they had taken
this oath it cannot be doubted they would
have broken it, as did the former class. 1t
there arc any great criminals distinguished
above all others for the part they took in
opposition to the Government, they might,
in the judgement of Congress, be excluded
from such an amnesty"
The Message concludes with the Civil
Service Reform, and the Presidents views
on the question of recommending appli-
cants for Office is worthy of the highest
consideration. We give the words of the
Message on this important question which
should be remembered by every person who
is solicited to sign letters Or petitions OF
recommendation to Office:
cit has been the aim of the Administra-
ton to enforce honesty and efficiency in all
public offices. Every public servant who
has violated the trust placed in him has
been proceeded against with all the rigor
of the law.
If bad men have secured places it has
been the fault of the system established 10y
law and custom for making appointments,
OF the fault of those who recommend for
Government positions persons not sufficient,
ly we'll known to them personally, or who
give letters endorsing the characters OF
office seekers without a proper sense of the
grave responsibility which such course
devolves upon them. Civil Service Reform,
which can correct this abuse. is much
desired. In mercantile pursuits the bust
ness man who gives a letter of recommen-
dalton to friend to enable him to obtain
credit from stranger is regarded as NOR
ally responsible for the integrity of his
| friend and his ability to meet his obliga-
tions. A reformatory law which would
enforce this principle against all endorss RS
of persons for public places would insure
great caution in making recommendations.
A salutary lesson has been taught the care.
less and the dishonest public servant in the
great number of prosecutions and convic,
lions of the last two years. 1t is crafty.
ing to notice the favorable change which is
taking place throughout the country in the
bringing to punishment of those who have
proven recreant to the trust confided tc
them, and in elevating to public office none
but those who possess the confidence of the
honest and the virtuous, who it will always
be found comprise the majority of the com
munity in which they live.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-12-09
Report Of the Postmaster General.

The Report of the Postmaster General
states that the ordinary revenues of the
Department, ending June Both, 1871, were
$40, G37, 045.42, and the expenditures of all
kinds, So, 800, 104.OS. The increase of
revenue for the year 1871, over the year
1870, was 81, 157, 66I77, and the increase
of expenditures, $1,041, 266.45. showing a
net increase in revenue of SIG, 401 &C.
The standing appropriation for free matter
is $780, 900. After discussing the ordinary
matters which appertain to ar annual
Report from that Department, the Postal
Telegraph system, whice is in operation in
several European governments with entr e
success, the Postmaster General urges as
by far the most important subject now
inviting consideration i'll connection with
the mails. The purchase of the telegraph
lines of the country is strongly urged,
without delay, as every year will add to
the cost, which will have to be incurred
eventually for this purpose.
Post Office Savings Banks are also recon-
mended by the Report, and Congress is
asked to pass laws inaugurating these two
features in our postal affairs. Recommen-
dations for the repeal of the franking privi-
lege are again made to Congress. fragrant
frauds are alledged to have been practiced
under its cover during the past year, and
the prediction made that they will still
continue to be practiced while the law pro-
tects the privilege. The passage of the
law which was introduced at the last ses-
sion, to bring into use correspondence cards
is strongly recommended; an improvement
for which strong desire has been mani
tested upon the part of the public. The
increase in the revenues of the Department
over expenditures as compared with former
years, and the broad and comprehensive
views of the Postmaster General shown in
the recommendations and suggestions he
makes in his Annual Report, are evidences
of ability, economy and business capaci-
ties, ia the present management Of the
Post Office Department, which the country
will be prompt to acknowledge.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-12-09

THE PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET
There was an active demand for Beef Cat
tie this morning, and prices advanced fully
tale. per ib. The receipts were light and
only reached 1900 head. Sales of choice at
7a74c.; fair to good at 54a64.; and common
at 3a5c. per To. gross. Sheep of prime
quality were much sought after, but com
mon were slow to move. Sales of the for
mer at 5aGIc., the latter for extra, and
$2.50a3.25 for tho latter. Receipts, 1G. 600
head. Cows and Calves were dull. Sales
of springers at $40a45, and fresh Cows at
s45a55. Receipts, $50 head. In hogs there
was less activity. and prices were rather
weak. Sales at GaGi. per 10. for corn fed
Receipts at the Union Yards, 44S1 head
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-12-09

Governor Hoffman of New York, re-
nounoes the Democratic party, and Sell
ator Trumbull Of Illinois. has been inter-
viewed by a reporter, and ridicules the idea
of being a Presidential candidate, in oppo-
sition to General Grant. Every day brings
something worse for the Democracy. They
will have to nominate straight out seces-
sion Democrat for President, and they
acknowledge in advance that they are
beaten befor the battle has began.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-12-09

TAKING THEN Down PEG.-When
anything runs too high it is generally bet
ter to "take it down a peg" When peo-
pie get too high in their own estimation it
often does them good to be "taken down a
peg. There are great many things
which confer great good Oh the community
by being " taken down peg" and we
believe we have done something towards
beneftting the public in our prices. which
have just been "taken doaon a pretty con-
siderable peg" And we now offer the most
superb Winter Clothing at lower prices
than ever at the great Clothing Emporium
of BENNETT & Co., Tower HALL. No. SIS
MARKET STREET, halfway between Fifth
and Sixth streets, Philadelphia.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-12-09

PAYMENT OF THE PUBLIC DEBT-AD-
VANCE IN L. S. SECURITIES IN EUROPE
The financial settlement of the hundred
millions of the United States five per cent
loan which were placed on the European
market has been made at London. The
bonds have advanced to 90t per cent. in
gold. Another triumph of our national
credit and Secretary Boutwell's financial
policy.
The monthly statement of the national
debt for November shows decrease for
the month of So, 462, OS0.1S, and a decrease
since March LIST of $72, 457, 479. The entire
decrease since the Inauguration Of Presi-
dent Grant is $2O4, 754, 413 The whole
debt is now reduced to So, 24s, 151, 1867.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-12-09


The first organization of office holders
since the election, was the new Board of
County Commissioners, whose proceedings
are published in another column. The
proceedings were very brief, but more than
justify the charges that were made by a
| wing of the party, of the existence of an
"Elkton Ring whose special duty was to
manipulate the offices, SO that none but
members of the select brotherhood shall
hold the paying offices. The minutes of
the proceedings read somewhat as follows:
Mr.. Joseph G. johnson (who, we believe
OH the Commissioners ticket, was pro-
nounced the special favorite of the
"Ring,') moved that Mr.. Beavens be
elected President of the Board, and the
motion was confirmed. Mr.. Joseph G.
johnson moved that Y. T. Miller be elected
Clerk of the Board for two years, and the
motion was confirmed. Mr.. Joseph G.
! johnson moved that Noble T. Biddle, Esq,
be elected Counsel to the Board for two
years, and the motion was confirmed. Now
these were very good motions and very
good selections, too-we are not going to
| find fault with them-far from it, but
merely cite them to show the constituents
and tactics of the Ring The present
very gentlemanly and very efficient Clerk
to the Board, Mr.. Miller was never claimed
as Democrat. but he has the good fortune
to be classed member in good standing in
the Ring" and a temporary communi-
cant at the Democratic table. Mr.. Biddle,
who was the opposing candidate of the
Ring" for States Attorney, is given the
| position of Counsel to the Board, lucra-
tive Office. worth all the way TO 800, in a
whole year; the clerkship measures up in
the regions of two thousand-perhaps a
! triile over or under. This liberal distribu-
ton of patronage to the initial candidates
of the anti-ringites ought to disarm their
opposition.
There is philosophy about rings which,
if studied in one, will serve as key to the
m ysteries of all. Tammany had some
original Republicans in it's composition.
and if any political ring is investigated, it
will show a composition of different par
ties, claiming allegiance to the acinning
party for the time being. Examine the
record of the prominent men who are
charged with composing the "Elkton
Ring" and you will find a large percentage
of strong opponents of the Democratic
party and all its measures. You will find
the simon pure Democracy sprinkled about
over the county spelling the public roads,
but the hybrids will invariably be found
occupying the fat Offices
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-12-09
NOTICE..
PETER Caldwell

DEBORAH L. BROWN l. ELIZABETH ". CROTHERS
In tile Circuit Coart for Cecil county In chancery.
No. $40.
ORDERED, This seventh day of December 1871 that
the sale made and reported by Reuhcn IIainrs Trustee
for the sale of the real estate Of Elizabeth w Croth.rs
he ratified and confirmed. unless cause To the contrary
thereof be shown before the fourteenth day of
February. 49,: provided copy of this order he IN
serted in som" newspaper published Elkton once n
week for one month before the tenth day of January
49,.
The Report states the amount of sale. he $4,000
DAVID SCOTT. Clerk.
True copy: test, DAVID SCOTT
Dec 9, lS,l--lm. Clerk
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-12-09
STRATED,

strayed from the Patten property" near Port De
p"sit about the 25,h of May last four fSTySs3
YOUNG CATTLE. viz: two-ynar old Hcf.r NAV
and Steer IL months old both white and~r-lV-aN
spotted with rcd or roam Also, on,-year old re-,
Steers, slightly spotted with white All marked with
tar on right hip Any person arrcsting and informing
the subscriber Of their whereabouts will be reasonably
feW"rscd Address T.. T. EVANS
Nov Is, lSil-lw Port Deposit, Cecil Co., Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-12-09
LOOK HERE!

Every subscriber had better have first
rate magazine year gratis than not. His
family will be all the better for it. His
wife will find much to interest her, when
weary of the never ending round of house
hold duties. His children will cultivate a
taste for reading, by having placed in their
hands good magazine, the value of which,
to them in future years cannot be estimat-
ed. Look at our offer in another column.
1t only continues till the first of January
1872.
On that day we will order the magazines
sent to all who have applied.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-12-09
NOTICE.,

fall attendance Of the Stockholders of the Elkton
liniiding Society is requested On SATURDAY EVEN
ING December 9th, ISL consider motion to strike
ont part OF Section OF Article . of By Laws.
BENZ. E. LoDORE
Dec = lS1l-aw
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-12-09
PUBLIC SALE,

The subscriber, intending quit farming and leave
the State will sell ut Public Sale without reserve on
MONDAY, tie 1871 day of December, 1871,
on the Getty Farm, the Blue Ball road ~, miles
from Elkton, his entire Stock and Farming Gttnsis
Tl~ consisting of SIX HORSES of ySSsfss- -
tYS Nhein superior Young Mares, one NflAT
AlZ1- with foal, and young horses of-r-N-sx.
land years old; Ii head Of CATTLE. including nine
Milk Cows, Of them sprngine to calf twoyear old
lleifrrs. fine ul, years old and Yearling Calves
fine Brood Sow and i Shoat.
FARMING UTENSILS, consisting of Clipper Mower,
Pennington Mower, Phosphate Wheat Drill (nearly
new Farm Wagon, Grain Fan, Corn.hellcr IIay
Rigging, Plows. 1larrows, Grain Cradles Scvthes one
Stcel-Tooth Horse Rake, NEARLY new Matocks Hoes
Rakcs Forks, Single and Doublr-Trecs Wagon Harness
Flow Harness, Collars and Brides Single sets of Car
rage Harness, Germantown Carriage, (nearly new
ana many other articles not enumerated.
2,3OO Bundles of Corn Fodder and 10 tons of Wheat
and Dat Straw 10 be fed the farm; Potatoes and
Turnips hy the hu>hr..
Also, HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE
consisting of Ee!stc,s Bureau Tables Chairs Stand.
Cooking stoves nearly new No. D. with fixture Tubs
Buckets Pans Churn Tin Safe Meat Casks and Barrels
TERMS or SAlE.-All sums OF so aud uff,er, Cash
over that amount, credit of Nine Months The pur-
chaser giving Mote, with approved security benrns
interest from date. payable at EIon National Hank-
Five per cent OF credit payments for cash
6-silr Ia Cummcncu al 10 o'clock An
CHRIS. p. WARD.
Dec " lh'l--w" J. B. ASH, Au1t.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-12-09

THE OXFORD PREss.-This enterprising
and prosperous publication is shortly to
assume greater proportions" II. L.
Brinton, its founder, and for years it's edi-
tor, after having recruited his health for
two years, has resumed its edtorship.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-12-09
NOTICE.,

All persons indebted To UILL 4 ALEXANDER ar.
requested to max" Immediate payment to the undon
signed, AMI thus avoid suits.
W. j. JONES,
JOSEPH p, CANTwELL
Doc :, lSi- AssgRees Of Hill Alexander
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-12-09
$40 REWARD.

liver and white colorci POINTER, medium siz.
rather "et'lcif h.e tim skinned, recently lost
any one returning the same To CIV" "
Dec ., 1S1l-iw4 " ,n;
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-12-09

PENINsULAR PEACH GROWERS Assoc1A-
TIoN.-Samuel Townsend, in letter to the
Lewes Breakuater Light, thus summarizes
the amount Of good accomplished by the
Peninsular Fruit Growers Association
since its organization:
When the Association was formed there
was no regular line to Jersey City. The
Peninsular Peach Growers Association
perfected that route; caused first-class ven
tilated cars to be built; got freight reduced
from $3.50 to 500 per car load from Dover,
and the right to put in 10000 pounds, or
52S baskets, not as some Seaford shippers
do, put in 500 crates and then grumble.
The freight this year has been reduced in
proportion to the distance, which any man
at the meeting could have seen, had he
compared the freight schedule of 1870 with
the schedule of 1871.