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The Cecil Whig., 1871-08-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Deafness, Blindness s. CatarrI

J. ISAACS, NJ. D., sos Arch Street, Philadelphia,
Ocnlis and Aurist Professor in the Medical College of
of the Eye and Ear Persons afflicted with
diseases of the EYE, EAR, CATARRH will be scicn-
tically treated and cured if curable lie has been per-
manenty located in the city for years, and makes the
above, specialties in his practice. The Medical faculty
is invited he has his mode of treatment.
nN-Arfcial eyes inserted without pain. No charges
IN i,lc for examination.
Jan % lS69-1y
The Cecil Whig., 1871-08-26
FOR RENT.

A FRONT ROOM. 81 by IS feet in the clear with 10
feet ceiling, well lighted and ventilated of briok
building, North street The building will lie
Ii-t,,l in September and the will be let very
reasonable terms. Apply at
aug II, lS7l-3w THE WHO OFFICE
The Cecil Whig., 1871-08-26

We fear the letter of our correspond
ent Democrat would not please either
party for whom it was particularly designed.
The facts it contains are somewhat mixed.
The Cecil Whig., 1871-08-26

ENIGMA.-A lady has a trunk which con-
tains two lids, two caps, two musical in
struments, two established measures,
number of smaller articles with which car
penters cannot dispense. 1t also contains
two fish, a lumber of she'll fish, two lofty
trees, fine flowers, the fruit of an Indigenous
plant, two playful animals, number of
smaller ones of a less tame nature, a fine
stag, number Of whips without handles,
two weapons of warfare, number of
weather cocks, the steps of hotel, the
House of Commons on the eve of a division,
two students, two Jewish places of wor-
ship, number of Spanish Grandees who
wait upon her.
OF what are this wonderful trunk and
its contents composed?
The Cecil Whig., 1871-08-26
In Want of SymDathy.

A Nor Easter lays his grievances before
the public, last week, in The Rising San,
by prefacing them with the statement that
-"As the Elkton papers seem to have a
few particular favorites in this section,
whose letters only are acknowledged and
given space in their columns, and myself
not being among that favored few, nat
urally look around for some other source
to make few .fucts public
We can answer for THE Wing to this
charge, and are not aware that it has any
''few" who are so favored, and had "Sassy
Fras, ESQ.," as he signs himself, sent his
few facts to The Wig in reply to state
ments contained in the letter he refers to
which was published in our columns, he
would certainly have found himself entered
as one of those mythical L" few particular
favorites;" and might have avoided the
necessity of commencing his statement OF
"a few facts - to the public, with SIAN
der and lie on the "Elkton papers,
The Cecil Whig., 1871-08-26
A BLESSING TO LADIES'.
DupOncO's Golden Pills for Females
ARE PERFECTLY HARMLESS
AND NEVER FAIL.

To Immediately relieve and permanently suppressed
difficult mcnstruation, remove obstructons, &c.
One lady writes she would he willing to pay S. box
for them rather than be without them
Another lady writes, Dnponcu's Golden FiNs relieved
me in :" two days" without any Inconvenience, like
magic.
Z" Beware of Countcrfcits.' The genuine is now put
up in large white boxes, containing double quantity"
of Pills, and upon each box you will find the U. S.
Revenue Stamp printed from my prrdte die upon which
you will find the words DUPoNcO's GOLDEN PERIODICAL
PILLS. in (whte) letters. None genuine without that
stamp The small rcd and yeitO,u bores are longer
used because of their being counterfeited.
Price 81 per Box. Six Boxes, IS.
Sold at DR.. M,rcrELL's DRUG STORE Elkton, Md.
By sending 81 through the Elkton Post Office,
have the Pills sent (confdentiay 10y mall to any part
of the country free of postage.
Sold also hy SMITH & PAINTER, Wilmington: ii. NJ
BRIcKLE., Chester. and by s. D. HOWE Proprietor,
Nov II, 1S10-ly New York.
The Cecil Whig., 1871-08-26
Writ & ROBERTSON.
,uv 10 lS,l-tf
SELECT FEMALE SCHOOL.

MISS J. f. KINZER will open SELECT FEMALE
SCHOOL, in Elkton, Monday, September 3rd IS7l-
Information may be obtained of Mr.. Vaughan or W. j.
Jones. aug II, lS7l-4w
The Cecil Whig., 1871-08-26
WORCESTER.

The stable and carpenter shop ON the
premises of Samuel X. Dennis, in this
County, with fifteen thousand feet of lum-
Der, were entirely destroyed by fire on Fri
day afternooG 18th inst. His horses, in
the Stables at the time, were gotten out in
safety, but most of his agricultural imple-
ments were consumed. The fire was sup
posed to have originated from the smoking
of pipes by some parties who belonged on
a vessel, which was anchored to his wharf
at the time. The loss is estimated at 600
to $500
The Cecil Whig., 1871-08-26
SOMERSET.

The stewart Neck farm has been pur-
chased by Edmond E. Helmbold of Phil
adelphia, for sum exceeding $4,000
The Herald states that peach shipping is
about over in that county.
The news from all parts of the county is
to the effect that the corn crop promises to
be the best for many years.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-06
A Conundrum.

Mcssrs. Editors: In your last issue you
make the following inquiry in referring 20 the
vote ON the "Flick Amendment %:
oWhy was it that not a negro vote was cast in
Chariestown Township 40 the election on Thurs
day last2'
The solution is, I think, that the negro is IN
dependent Of any acton Of West Virginia, and
was, probably, So advised by the League 90
which he belongs and whose mandate he SO
implicitly oboys. But, in return [ ask You
vly so many whites empowered 60 vote and
interested as they are. IN tho cDiTanchisemeut
Of their uci-hborS, voted against the amend
mcut which makes them politically s7r1l with
the negro, or refused 20 vote az al. flcascau-
swer FLICK.
I'VE are not sufficiently advised Of the rea-
sons or motives that controlled those who did
not support the amendment alluded TO tocua-
ole us toeulightcn our correspondents Doubt
less if any Of them appear as aspirauts for of
flee, and desire the sg.rascs of the people,
thereby subectiug their action OF uou-actiou
to public criticism, they viii he prepared %
give account oftheir stewardship and we shall
know if they put their talent in a napkin
and wherefore
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-06
Death Of Hon. James M. Mason.

Hon. James NJ. Mason, whose death had
been for some days expected, Says the Balti-
more Spnl died on Friday evening last at
Clare1s. three miles west of Alexandria, Va,
where he had been living for a year or two
past. aad whittier he hal removed from Win
chester Mr. Masons position among the dis
tiugu.shcl men Of the times is an eminontly
historical. one. full Of events aud honors, aud
enriched with a brilliant family prestige. For
several years he was a member Of the Virginia
LEGISLATURE. and in 1887 was elected to the
United States House Of Representatives. Sub
sc1ueatly De was leading member of the
United States Senate, and for several years was
chairman Of foreign relations committee. At
the breaking ont Of tho hate war he left that
body. along with other Southern Senators, and
in November, 1861, he embarked with Mr..
Slidell. at Havana, on board the British royal
mail steamer Trent, for Southampton, accredi-
ted respectively as ENJOYS from the Confederate
States Of the South 10 the courts Of Great Bri-
tain and France. \ few hours after the Trent
was oyerhaulcl by the United States steamer
san Jaciuto, Commodore Wilkes, and the sur
render Of Mcssrs Mason and Slidcll demanded
by him. They were surrendered, aud impri-
soned for some weeks at Fort Warren, in
Boston harbor, whence they were liberated on
tho peremptory demand Of the British govern
mcnt, and sailed for England in January, 1862
Wilkes, who was greatly lauded at first for the
act. both 10y Congress and the Cabinet, was
soon altorwari summoned before q coUrt-mar-
tial composed Of naval officers, and then adj
Judged guilty Of gross olienses and sentenced
20 suspension for three years Mr. Mason re-
manned abroad for some years after the tormina-
ton Of hostiG,ies, and on his return to Virginia
took up his residence, as already stated, near
Alexandria.
Forsomo time past lis health had been failing,
and within the last month lie had lost his eye
sight. Ho died Of general debility, his nervous
system being generally doranged. He had
been unconscious for a day or two, and died
very peacefully. Nj Mason leaves an estate
Of about $4,000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-06
Hon. james n. Mason.
MEETING Oh THE MEMBERS OF TIE BAR or
CuAELEsT0WS.


At e. meeting Of the members Of the Bar of
Clarlestowu ma the Office OF Messrs. Cooke and
Noaucly, the meeting was called Co order 10y
Hon. Wan. II. Tr2ycrs who tlgroupCu nomi-
mated EDWARD f. Cooks, Esq as president Of
the meeting who, being unanimously elected,
took the chalk. Ga denomination Of Andrew
y. Kennedy, Esl, DANIEL B. Lucas was
elected Secretary.
Mr. Kennedy, having explained the object
@. tae meeting offered the following preamble
aud resolutions. which were unanimously a-
lop.cI.
Wtu-ss, The newspapers Of this date bring
MS tho sad Intelligence that Honorable James
~ Mason, late Senator Of the State Of Virginia,
and Minister Of the Confederate States at the
Cyuy. Of ~. James, is no more: and whereas
VIC recognized in him one Of the most distin-
J cUishod members of the bar Of this Circuit, and
one OF the most shining lights of the commuuj-
( ty iu which aC lived, taCcarC0 to Us all by his
I high pr-.lss,-ua, aud social qualities. and
/ whereas ;, IS -egt All proper tlat wc, the
/ members OF the l-r Of Clag.estowu, with whom
/ Dc WIS Iur many years associated, should pay
/ >-u~ testimonial 90 ais memory.
| Ire &c. therefore, Hlge'-.i, That Edward T.
\ Cooke Edmund 7 Iuc. Andrew Hunter, Ma
/ .h.u =. White and Thomas C. Green be ap-
[ pointed committee % attend his funeral, as
I r-r.,s. .a;,3H Of the bar Of jefferson.
H-s...f, That v1 deeply icplore the loss TO
! the Bar as well as o. the country 40 large. of
/ JAMES ii. Mason. the able iurst, firm and iu-
.-rrDp-l.e statesman pure patriot, and valu-
able private citizen tlat We will ever revere
I his memory, and point Co his example as one
|.ar | q - Z
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-06
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS-TIiE OLD
Baltimore Railroad via Connellsville

Passenger trains will commence running be-
tween Cumberland and Pittsburg, over the
Connellsyille railroad, in connection with the
trains of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, to-
day. Passengers taking the night trains from
Washington and Baltimore will arrive in Fits
burg at about noon the next day, and by leav-
ing Pttsburg at 6.45 A. NJ, will arrive in
Baltimore at 10 p N. and Was hington at
lip. NJ. Arrangements, we are informed,
have been made to run Pullman palace cars on
the through trains in either direction, Ito be
put on in few days. enabling passengers to
90 through without change. The road-bed
and track, we are also informed, have been
permanently adjusted and put in first-rate
running order, so that the trains can make
good time and prompt connections, and first
class engines and passenger cars have been
provided. An important feature in the open
ing of this new route will be very material
reduction in the rate Of fare between Baltimore,
Washington and Pittsburg. By the old route
via Harrisburg, the fare from Baltimore has
been ten dollars, and from Washington eleven
dollars and fifty cents to Pittsburg. by tho
new route the fare from Baltimore has been
fixed at eight dollars and fifty cents, and from
Washington at nine dollars and fifty cents, a
saving to Baltimore passengers Of one dollar
and fifty cents, and to Washington passengers
Of two dollars a full equipment of freight
cars and engines has, it Is also understood,
been put on the line to transport the vast
quantities of freight that will necessarily seek
this new route, and which will add SO much to
the business and prosperity of our city.-BaH.
Sun. Let
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-06
Cen. Early and tie Blairs.

A statement having Appeared in the Lynch
burg Virsjuian TO the effect that Montgomery
BIafrs house vas burned 0y Glen. Early on
bis march to Washington that commander
writes as fl,lows.-.' Ou arriving ia trout o,
Washington had guards placed at tine h.us-
Is both orMr Montgomery I.ai, aud his father,
Mr.. Francis p. Blair, Sr., IS soon as was in
formed some depredatious had been committed
at the house Of the latter. Dir. Montgomery
Blairs house was fred after the guard with
drew from t. How it was fired have never
been allie to ascertain, bu. IL was entirely
without ny sanction or authorily.' The VIZ
giaion explains that jilnot purpose rc--,'-
ing upon Gen. Early, lut only 20 show by The
example Of Mr.. Blair that man WHO had
suffered by rebel soldiers could forget such
au injury in presence Of the greater that roa
ucuaccs Ore country aud break l-czo from
old republican, panty tics to ca with chose
whom the radicals would have ;he people oil
the North and West believe arc apoIosists to'
tho lstc " wicked rebellion
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-06
FUNERAL OF Hon. JAMES N. MASON.
ALEXANDRIA. April 80. 1871.


ALEXANDRIA, April 80, 1871.
Ataa early hour this afternoon Christ Church
was crowded with citizens Of Alexandria (says
the Cq-stte,l DESTROYS Of participating in the
last SAD rites which were about to be performed
over the remains Of the Hon. James N. Mason.
At half-past 3 the Lcarse and funeral cortege
arrived from Clarcus. The coffin was borne
by eight Confederate soldiers, uephows and
cousins Of ,Le old chief, who thus went to his
grave with an the honor lhat a lost cause could
confer upon him. Christ Church was filed by
the friends Of the deceased, and a beautiful
funeral hymn was chsntol as the body was
taken TO the chaucel rail. After the pastor
the Rev. Mr.. Nckm, had concluded the servi-
ccs, the rau-bearcrs, George Mason, Laudon
Mason, James MclIcnry Howard, J Mason
J5miso1. Daniel Murray Lee Henry Carter
Leo, Samuel Cooper, Jr., and Thomas Row
land, carried the coffin again to the hearso, an
immense line Of carriages made up the process
sion, and several hundred foot passengers ac-
compari,Jit 20 the burying ground Of the
charch. a, ,bc outskirts Of the town Here
Dr. Sparrow cliciatcj, after which, in accord
auos with Virginia custom, the family stood by
while the Val,-bearcvs GlicJ up the grave
Among those present were noticed crowd Of
servants, as well as butchers, bakers, coufec-
PETITIONERS and Galcsmon Of every description
who had ever dealt with tho family. All Of
the family reached Alexandria in time for tho
funeral, except Mr. George Mason, who was in
Texas, and who tolegraphed that ne would
reach bone on Wednesday. Commodore Muir
ray Mason, General Samuel Cooper, General
~ d. Corsc, Rev. poyton Harrison and other
weI known gentlemen attended the funeral
Tho exhibition of profound but respectful
grief must have been most comforting to the
family.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-06
The Season.

we are Just entering upon what promises 90
be am unusually abundant season. An early
Spring has started vegetation far Ia advance
Of lis ordinary rate Of progress, though
for time complaints were made Of want OF
r,in. and fca7s entertained that drought was
about 20 superycue aud spoil the prospect for
an early and rich harvest, within the last few
DAYS succession oC heavy and continued rains
have removed Cor the present an cause for UNI
easiucss on chat score, and given new impe-
tus 70 trees and plants. All nature is rCjoic-
iug in glorious array cfyiyid green-the trees
have clothed themselves in their brightcs,
Spring attirc-thc ground has hidden lis brown
face under a mantle Of richest ycrdurc COM
pared to which thccostljest velvet oimaus man
uiacturo is poor and faded in texture aud hue.
The sceptic who SCOTS at spiritual mysteries
has but to cast his eye around him noe, and
he beholds on every side miracles Of beauty and
wonders Of creation unsurpassed by any re-
corded in revelation, and none the less remark
able because Of their constant recurrence. -
Let him who dares stand up in lis puny ms Z
Difcanco and Jcay the existence Of a God, form
but the iuicst blade Of grass ifhc cam Iieis
as powcrlcss to create as the weakest babe, or
even TO explain the mysteries Of Nature which
he sees displayed in myriads Of forms-yc. be-
cause he cannot understand viii he refuse 90
believe that the trees put forth their leaves
anew each year, that the grass grows aud the
flowers hoom2
60 All Thy works shall praise Thee
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-06
The EIectlOn.
THE FLICK AMENDMENT.
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Vote Of Berkeley County.

The following is the vote cast for and against
the Flick Amendment, at the several precincts
Of Berkeley County, on Thursday last.
Martinsburg For 87S Against 10. Falling
Waters, For co, Against T. Greensburg, For
40, Against 9. Ridenour's School House, For
a., Against 5. Yanmetres School House,
For %. Bryary's School House, 81. Mil
Creek, 7s. Gerardstown, 81. Shanghai,
90. Hedgesyillc, For 90 Against l. Toma-
hawk For %, Against ..
Total vote cast 1905; majority in favor of
tho Amendment, 977 For, and IS Against
Nartias5my Statesman
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-06

CASE TOR TIE KU-HLvN Acr-On the
night Of the Goth ultimo a loyal gentleman Of
Montgomery, Ala, named Talialcro Lambert
was departing peacefully from the premises Of
Mr.. T. II. Metcalf, with bushel of corn and
a few other tritles which he had found on the
premises, when he was struck by lightning
and left till morning on the bare ground, ex-
posed to a dreuchiug rain, with his goods
around MIN. Both the goods and the colorcd
gentleman were utterly spelled. For this act
Of barbority the Montgomery Advertiser clam
ors 70, the enforcement of the Kn-Klux bill
against the clerk Of the weather and other To-
c.. authorities
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-06

Lewis county, 700 majority for ratification
Randolph county, $50 majority for.
Wood county, 1900 majority for
Morgan county, about $50 majority for.
Harrison county, lS9 majority against rati
fcation.
Ohio county, So majority for.
Preston county, Tive townships] gives 46(
for and 81 against
Greenbrier county, 1000 majority for.
Brook county, 500 majority for.
Piedmont gives IS for and against
New Creek, 10 for and 6 against.
Ellenboro, Sc for and against
Grafton, Is for and So against
Fairmon,, lC3 for and % against.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-06
SIBERIAN ON THE KU-KLUx.
What the General Of the Army said AT
Rev Orleans.

The American Union Club of New Orleans,
composed of Ultra Radicals, thought of taking
advantage Of the presence Of Gen. Sherman,
and called for a speech. They received what
they did not calculate on. The General said ::
~ believe this Government viii keep on
growing until it spreads itself over the entire
American continent but in order to gain this
much desired end, and to maintain ourselves
as u free and independent Republic, we have
got to show more charity towards each other
1t has been remarked by some gentleman who
has preceded me, that it was generally con-
cejed by the soldiers Of both armies at the
close Of the late civil war that, If the questions
and all matters of the settlement Of the differ
cnccs between the North and the South were
left 20 the armies, it would he settled 1t once.
and everything would become quiet and order
Is. so believed, and before signing the
agreement with Gen. joe Johnson ! called
together all the Generals under my command,
and without q dissenting voice they agreed
with me. believed they surrendered in good
faith, and would have lived up to the very
letter Of the agreement and, in my opinion,
if there had been no reconstruction acts OF
Congress. and the armies been left at the time
to settle all questions Of difference between the
different sections of the country, the people
would have at once become quiet and pclcea-
dc probably have as good means Of infor-
nation as most persons in regard to what is
called the Ku-Klux, and am perfectly salts
fed that the thing is greatly ovor-estimatcl;
and If the Nu-kluN bills were kept out Of
Congress, and the army kept at their legiti-
mate duties, there are enough good and true
men in all Southern States to put down all
ku-kuN or other bands of marauders
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-06

a CASE FOR Ma GEEEiET-Tto Norfolk
TIrJ.uog mentions tie case of a young man
who went from tina, town 60 Philadelphia in
quest Of business as q clerk. He carried high
reeommoudatious Of character aul capacity.
lie applied To many and at last obtained a
situation. bat hi, employer had forgotten o.
ask who're be was f-,m. As soon as io 4scc,-
tliued lcuss from Virginia ac o, aace dismiss
cd bin, stating that pubic feeling was So
strong .g1iult the South tiat hs ea-.4 III, s,-
ford 3. employ Sal-ae-1 c.eIE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-06
SOUTHERN
HBPATIC PILLS.

TENIIAT Old, Long Known and We'll Tried Rene
dy for all Bilious Diseases, caused by
DISEASED LIVER,
l. destined at no distant day, 70 be tho only Mod
icine recognized and used BY the people, whore
that disease Is 50 prevalent Our present object
being 10 introduce the Medicine Into those Die
trcts where the disease L. most rife, and let the
people have the benefit Of 20 great a blessing and
demonstrate its correctness by showing such re-
sultsas have neger followed any other plan OF
treatment.
Pricc-For one box, % cent? Dozen -. Five
Gross $500.
They can be sent 10 any point in the United
States. Address. g. W. DEEMS,
~ South Calhoun street, BALTIMORE.
April s, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-06

The vote on the Flick Amendment in this
place, Thursday, was very light. The Amend
mont was carried by about % majority, as We
are informed. The poll stood SO against and
rs for Amendment The number of voters at
this place is about S5O-Grgion Taylor
County Sentinel.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-06

ALBANY. y Y, May s.-Aftcr tho closing
of the polls in Green Bush, Rensselaer, county,
last evening there having been charter cleo
ton there, gang Of rufiaus made au attacl,
on the inspectors Of one OF the districts, seized
ballot-box, ana smashed Il:
Con. Grant has returned from his Western
trip Just in time to enforce the Ku-Klux bin at
Green Bush. VIII he do it?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-06
NEW GOODS.

WE have just received our SPRING and SUM
w MER STOCK, consisting Of Ladies' most
fashionable DRESS GOODS, such az
Black Iron Grenadine,
Embroidered Grenadines, Lusters, d.
Lcas, Buff Suiting, Lawns, White Piques,
Plain. Plaid and Striped Swiss, Black Alpaca,
Black Lace Shawls, Hoop Skirts, Corsets, Black,
White Medium and Light Calicocs,
Kid Gloves, Hosiery, Ribbons, Bows,
Linen Handkerchief, Knitting Cotton
Spool Cotton, Pins, Needles, &c, White and Check
Mating very cheap, Table and Floor OIL Cloth,
Green Window Shades with the latest improved
patent fixtures, large stock Of French and Granite
Queensware and every variety Of
Groceries.
Ladies Misses and Childrcn's Shoes a handsome
assortment
Gcntlemens Hats Of the latest styles, Cloths, Cas-
simeres, Linens, Neck Ties. Kid Gloves, Suspen-
dcrs, Socks, DC, all Of which we offer at very low
prices.
Term, strictly CASH or COUNTRY PRO-
DUCE.
KEARSLEY 4 SHEERER.
April %, 1871.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-05-06
DRESS GOODS.

embracing Popiuetts, Notified Lusters, Cinema
Lustcrs, Paris Percaes. Chambrays, Iron Bcrcgc,
six Chain Tamise, Challeys Alpaca Lustcrs, Bonn
ba=incs Meangc, Crepe dc Paris, Ginghams,
French and English Lawn, Grenadines, De lacncs,
81 Hermann silk and Wool Gold Medal Poplins,
STYLE Plaids, Eppingtings, Silk Mixtures, Grape