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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1872-07-13
CHESAPEAKE CITY ITEMS.

Reltgious.-Rev. Vaughan Smith, of Mid
dletown, Del. is expected to preach in the
NJ. E. Church, on Sabbath next, morning
and evening.
Coneert.-Prof. Denny, of Delaware, gave
concert, in the Masonic Hall, on Friday
evening, July 9Th; but owing to very short
notice, not many people attended.
July 4h.-The day was generally observ-
ed in Chesapeake; the stores were closed.
The town had the appearance of Sabbath
day, excepting the cro,ods around the tar
ems 'ohsch aoere open in full 5Iast.) The
American Mechanics held Picnic in Il
grove near town, and quite pleasant day
was spent by all who paid them visit
The Declaration of Independence was read
and several speeches by Rev. T. S. Will
liams, W. 7. Cain and w. G. Lake.
Secere Storm.-A very severe storm pass
ed over Chesapeake and vicinity Oh the even
ing of the 4th, doing considerable damage.
Several houses in Chesapeake were struck
by lightning. and three or four persons
we're injured. On Bohemia Manor the
damages to the peach orchards, barnes &C.,
vas considerable. We are informed that
M. Wesley Clayton's loss will amount to
abut two thousand dollars. Several farm
ershad the roofs torn off their barns and
othr buildings, besides other damages.
Lmber.-Considerable lumber has been
coming into Back creek and passing
through the Canal during the last week.
1A Market.-Flour, 00Oa$11.5O per
Dbl; torn Meal, $1.00 per bus; Potatoes
NEW 75a100c. per bus; Covered Hams
15c. pc Id; Shoulders, Sc. per lb; Butter
zoe. pc lib; Eggs 22a25c. per dog.
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Oh, happy horses! YOU rest from rn,,,
labors, and enjoy the luxury NJ ..Nl
repose before sinking into vour ,ss+ s,n D.'''
Oh, unhappy teachers! lille WOW
able to work, your scanty sa,rie, sunnlv
you with food and clothing, but, s,sl ppi'
and when you can no longer aoo, -,
the overtaxed brain refuses to re-
the will, when the shattered new,
beyond the physicians help, when !,
lungs poisoned breathing the secretions
forty other pairs of lungs for forty years,
refuse to vivify the blood that urges its
fitful course through the veins, Bay View
alone opens its hospitable arms to receive
you.
A few weeks ago, the city of New York,
though paying larger calaries to teachers,
than any city in the Union, resolved to raise
the salaries 25 per cent. and to pension off
all teachers whe wished to resign, after
twenty years service.
Men of Maryland! Citizens of Baltimore.
will you not do likewise?
Is not the laborer worthy of his hire p
Can you expect your schools to prosper if
the teachers are soured by disappointment,
or paralyzed by neglect?
Apply the motto of our State, to the
salaries of our teachers. "Crescite ct Muk-
tlpAeamini," and, long after the Harbor
has been deepened, long after the City
Hall has paid it's last contract, long after
the Back Basin has been made as sweet as
the Grand Duchess" long after Jones'
Falls has been converted into navigable
stream of pure water, long after the Bound
airy Commission has ceased it's unending
labors, generations shall rise up and call
you blessed
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PILOT TOWN ITEMS.

Eirer.-The river is too low for rafting.
There ae about 80 RATS between Peach
Bottom ad Port Deposit.
Aecide,.-samuel Rice, man in the
employ Mr.. Thomas Grubb, died
near Tod's Hotel, on Wednesday. He
had been Port on that morning with a
paper waen, came back as far as Canal
Station towait for one of his boys, who
was rafting There was a man of his ac-
quaintance here drunk, and Rice got in
toxicated alb, and the two started away
about IL dock, A. NJ. Rice was found
about half Tile from the hotel dead at 8
o'clock. Thother man drove the wagon
to Craig's left and went home. Verdict
Death from nknown cause.
The followiI is furnished the Oxford
Press referring, the same accident:
Found Dead.'A man named Rice was
found dead IN he road leading up from
Todd's, or CanStation, between Port De-
post and Rowl;ds, to Evans on the Sd.
inst. He had bn to Port in company
with another perm and came up to Lewis
Todd's slightly ioxicated, and they left
there so much DUFF their senses that thew
took the wrong ad and when Rice fell
out his companionid not miss him. He
was not seriously irt by the fall, however
as he was seen byeveral women sitting
up and swearing luily after the accident.
When found his file was burned to bis
ter by the sun. Tive men were found.
who with Coroner Aahams, could certify
that they did not low tho cause of his
death, when every oief them knew that
it was case of alcolic poisoning, done
by licensed agent ole State. G. t.
7heft.-Two men ,m Hartford went
into the fish bushes They procured
boat and crossed thever at Bald Friar
and took a live box, Gaining about 400
lbs. of cat fish, belongi1to Jesse French,
and towed it to Rock un, where thew
opened fish market. Their stock wa,
large for the warm weaer, so they sold
cheap. Having disposed their stock thew
dissolved partnership andossed the river
again.
Crops.-The corn looks ,plendid, =" and
the oats look well. The e rains have
helped them wonderfully Potatoes are
very fine.
Black Barren Spring.-Qe a number
of invalids are from the cityrinkinp the
water. The great trouble to procure
board. There is no hotel win less than
two miles of the spring, and faers in the
vicinity are too busy just l. to take
boarders.
4 Horse Sold.-Mr. Hutton h sold his
famous trotter, Buckwheat, Messrs
Hill & Katie.
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NORTH EAST ITEMS.

Thunder iStorm.-On the evening Of the
4th July, terrific storm from southwest,
passed over this vicinity. The wind blew
gale, and the rain fell in torrents. After
the storm very bright fire was seen in
the southwest, which proved to be the barn
on the Ovens farm Il miles below Charles
town, which was struck by lightning and
consumed. There was $500 insurance
on the property in the Cecil office. Mr..
Hughes present owner of the property had
recently put six or eight hundred dollars in
repairs on the barn.
Cotton Factory.-Some talk about a
large cotton factory has transpired here
recently. We hear that Mr.. Perkins offers
to present an acre Of land for the purpose,
water.
Improvements. Abram Coslett has
prepared the cellar and foundation for a
new dwelling on High street, contiguous
to the r. R. Station. Mr.. VIM. Kline is
hauling lumber to rebuild his dwelling
burned last winter, in Elk Neck.
Building Brick.-This week, Mr.. Alfred
Ford is burning another kiln of building
brick in his yard, just east Of our town.
MISUNDERSTANDING the intensity
of the heat for sometime past the general
health of our community is very good at
present.
Purchase Of Farm.-Dr. N. B. Morrison
has recently purchased the "Vickers !"
farm, situated on Elk River, containing
about go acres. The farm is beautifully
situated, soil and buildings good, has fine
fruit bearing orchards and is well wooded.
He has certainly made good bargain.
7empsrature.-Th high temperature
continues night and day, and some few
persons have been injured by the heat in
this vicinity.
Groming Crops.-Corn, potatoes and 9TH
er fall crops are making fine progress at
present, and promise a fine Weld.
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The FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INsUR-
ANcE Co. of York, Pa, has been in
successful operation nearly 10 years; has
paid twelve hundred and ten claims amount
ing to $712,697.56, without single assess
ment. Prompt and ready, it has always
been able to meet its engagements; never
permitting debts to accumulate Prudent
and careful. it has established a business
tar superior in quality to that of any Mutual
Company, doing general business in Penn
sylvania, hence the small percentage Of
losses and freedom from assessments
insures against loss or damage by fire and
lightning, on all safe class property at
reasonable rates. Losses liberally adinsted
aud promptly paid.
E. E. EWING, Agent,
Elkton.
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PORT DEPOSIT ITEMS.

The Teachers meeting of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Sabbath School, have decid-
ed to have picnic for their scholars, next
Thursday, 18th inst, in J. J. Abrahams'
woods. The Union Sabbath School, of
Wilmington, Del, Rev. Chas. Hill, have
decided to have picnic at the same time
and place. The Wilmington school will
have hearty welcome, as, apart from the
common UNCONVENTIONAL tie, Mr.. Hill was
at one time Pastor of the Port Church,
and was deservedly popular.
The Methodist Mite Society will give
concert at Odd Fellows Hall, on Tuesday,
at SIS p. NJ, Of home material. Proceeds
for Church purposes. Songs and Choice
Readings will be offered, which promises
an enjoyable evening.
Mayor Vannort and his City Council
have determined to call Town meeting,
at the Hall, Saturday night, 18th, to con-
slider the feasibility of providing a supply
of water for the town. This is grand
progressive step, the more important be-
cause long delayed, and as the whole COM
munity is deeply interested in the water
question, it is of the first Importance that
all property holders should be present, and
60 prepared to take such actions as will
benefit the present and future citizens. A
supply of water will lesson insurance and
add largely to the value of the property
! In fact, this is a measure of such absolute
necessity, and general interest, that The
town should form grand mass meeting,
and adopt at once some plan to insure sue
cess.
The heat continues intense.
The river is reported as again rising.
A five year old daughter of NJ. G..
Huber fell over porch rail, on High street,
and was severely bruised.
Who should straighten the course of
the stream, near Cooks Stove Store, SO
that the filthy deposits may be carried off
and the noisome exhalations be suppressed?
Frequent strychninical imbibilations
appear necessary to wash down the bitter
pills administered to the Democracy by DR..
Doolittle, on the order of the College of
Surgeons, bearing date Ford's Opera House,
Baltimore, July 10th, 1872. The patient
is accustomed to rye faces, but this is his
wryest. It is well cooked mess for Gree
ley had Blair do it Brown
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HOW TO GO WEST.

This is an enquiry which every one
should have trutAfulLy answered before he
starts on his journey, and a little care talk
en- in examination of Routes will in many
cases save much trouble, time and money.
TIE &C., B. & Q. R. r. running from
Chicago, Through Galesburg to Burlington,
and the 81, =. a. w. Route" running
from indianapolis, through Bloomington
to Burlington, have achieved a splendid
reputation in the last two years as the
leading Passenger Routes to the West. At
Burlington they connect with the b, & NJ.
r. r. and from the great Burlington
Route, which runs direct through South
ern Iowa to Nebraska and Kansas. with
close connections to California and the
Territories; and passengers starting from
Cecil County. on their way westward, can
not do better than to take the BURLINGTON
ROUTE.
This Line has published a pamphlet call
ed How to so West" which contains
much valuable information; large correct
map of the Great West, which can be
obtained free of charge by addressing the
General Passenger Agent B. & NJ. II. r.
Burlington, Iowa.
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The owner of the little farm in YER
mont on which Horace Greeley was raised
offers to sell for the modest sum of four
Thousand dollars the old pine stump from
which II. G. used to get torches to read by
at night. The house in which he was born
is gone, but they talk of cutting the cellar
up into small holes for campaign purposes.
They would also serve for Democratic hid
ing places after the election.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1872-07-13

The name assumed by the Tamman
Republican Democratic Cincinnati Bali,
more-Free- Trade Protection Party is
puzzle to most people. That by which W
have just described it, although souewha
long, and involved and contradictory,
like the protested principles of the party
and is therefore appropriate and easil
understood. But what does "Liberal Re
form" mean as used by the monstrou
political hybrid? Simply this: A liberia
putting OF the Fenton Republicans and til
Tammany Ring Democrats into office, an
a rigid reform of true Republicans and Wa
Democrats out of office. When the signii
icance Of the name is once understood, it
fitness is manifest. n. Y. Times,
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My SUPPORTERS os CIVIL SElE RE-.
FoRM.-Mr. Greeley has written ,tter to
the Hartford (Ct.) Times, in which states
that he, in the event Of his cleo. will
''treat all those acho support me (hinsike :"
This is doubtless pleasant news. the
Democracy, but what will earnegivil
Service Reformers think of it? One tho
T,t5une's gravest complaints againstant
was that he did not carry out Civ,er-
vice Reform earnestly enough to suilbe
Philosopher. Honesty and fitness webe
chief, if not the only requirements o,e
Civil Service Reformers with Greelet
their head. No questions were to be :.
ed candidate about his political sc.
ments; but now the "honest " Gree
proposes to treat all aoho support me.
No others need apply.
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MINISTERIAL CHANGE.-Bishop James
has transferred Rev. J. +. Climpr, now in
charge of the NJ. E. church at Smyrna, to
the Troy Conference, and stationed him at
Pittsiield, Mass. The health of his family
is one reason given for the change. Dur
ing his service in the Wilmington Confer
ence, in this city, and at Smyrna, Mr.. ely
mer has won fine reputation, and many
friends, who part from him with regret.
He will leave for Pittsfield on July 31st.
Wilmington Commercial.
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Midsummer Mnladies.

The hot solar rays that rpen the harvests generate
many distressing Diseases If the liver be ut all pre
disposed to Irregularities this is the season in which
bilious attacks may be anticipated. weak stomach
too is the weakest in the summer months and tho los
of vitality through the pores by excessive Precipitation
is great that wholesome tonic combining also tn.
properties of diiIusive stnlulant and gentle KILLER
ant is in many necessary to health and under no
circumstances should be dispensed with by the sicky
and debiliated Of all the preparations intended thus
to Refresh sustain and fortfy the human frame there
is that will compare with Hostetters Celebrated
Stomach Bitters. They have been weighed in the
balance Of experience and not found wanting; have
been recommended from the first great medicinal
specific not beverage, and in spite of interested
opposition from innumerablc quarters stand after "A
twenty years trial at the head of all proprietary med
cines intended for the prevention and of all ord
nary complaints of the stomach the li.er the bowels
and tho In the unhealthy districts bordering
the great rivers of California ostetters Stomach Bit
may be ca.sed the standard for every species
of intermittent renttent fever The people those
districts place the most implicit confidence in the pre-
the results of its operation.
As btters, called Of the pcrncious character
are sprinsng up like fungi every side, the public is
hereby forewarned against the dram-shop frauds Ask
for ntcters Bitters. that the label ETC. are cor.
ree and remember that the genuine article is never
sold in Luis, but in bottles only. July g. lS72-lm
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MARRIED.

TUFT-MOORE.-In Philadelphia, July
10th. 1872, by Rev. JOS. L. Cook, DR.. r.
II. TUFT and ANNA MOORE, both of Elk
ton.
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JULY.

Midsummer is upon MS. The midland forest puts on
its livery of the darkest green and highest yicor in
the Northern Temperate Zone; while in the CORES.
ponung torrd region. the skies, if still severe are
making ready for the annual deluge which the yerita
bic spring time in those lands that boast double sun
mer In the former Zone there is a general though
ncinentary respite from the almost universal pests of
the young and the declining years but not so in south
ern atltudfs where the oref of the
and IN California, where they somewhat exceptional
In regions where rain falls deep shadows of
scarcely pcnerable woods with the heavy never
ing dews on which they feed, keep up the perpetual
decomposition OF the dying leaves, and the reign of
malaria continues throughout the year
Even IN tn" hot season of the mder climates sspe-
ciay in the heavily tmbered districts of the West the
same effect follows from like causes and while dysen-
cres and more less malignant bilious fevers
the cleared ground and upland slopes the intermittent
evers are still frequent i'll the forest and the swanns
OF fs.chals Fever and Ague ture it appears on
aho'hef page oil this paper. July &, 1S72-lm
Festiyal.-There will be a Festival. at
Rowlandsville, for the benefit of Harmony
M. T. Church, commencing Thursday, July
2oth, and continue one or two days The
Port Deposit Cornet Band will enliven the
occasion. Supper, 35 cents. TIC
New Store in the HOllow..-New
Goods. New Proprietor. Low Prices
cash Invariably. G. M. BoULDEN.
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WOODLAND CAMP Meeting

THE WOopIAWN CAMP MEETING commence,
August 10Th AMI will last ten DAYS
All persons in want Of Tents will pleasa cjva n,;,
10 me secretary! on o tefrc July Goth to sure thei
getting them Tl- Committee will furnish non. Lur
Canvas Tenrs- 'S '''
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A Grand Procession of the Knights OF
rythias is arranged to take place in Elk
ton, on Tuesday next, 10th inst, ON the
occasion of the meeting of the Grand Lodge
of Maryland. Neighboring Lodges of the
Order have been invited and will be in at
tendance. Jas. B. Groome, Esq, has been
selected to deliver the reception speech on
the occasion, and his we'll known ability as
a popular orator insures the lovers of elo-
cution fine treat. The Knights will
march through the principal streets of the
town, dressed in the handsome regalia, &C
companied by music. The affair will
doubtless be very imposing. Further par
ticulars will be found in our advertising
columns.
County Commissioners.-The County
Commissioners were in session on Tuesday
and Wednesday last
Little beyond routine business was trans
acted.
The bonds of John s. Benson, Constable
in the First district, and Job. II. Kirk,
Road Supervisor in the Ninth district, were
approved.
Stephen Atkinson and Nicholas Milburn
were ordered to repair the new road in the
Fifth district, near the residence of VIM.
Reed.
Benjamin J. Green was ordered to set
back the fence on the public road leading
from Warwick to Cecilton, adjoining his
premises, to the proper line of the road.
w. W. Boulder was authorized to
expend $50 in widening the new road from
the canal steam pump, at Chesapeake City,
to the Delaware line.
The matter of awarding the contract 70,
building the bridge over Kinks mill stream
was deferred till next Tuesday.
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The PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET
The market for Beef Cattle is dull at TIA
13ic; receipts sl55 head Cows and calves
are dull at $s5as0; receipts 5143 head
Veal calves are steady at Case; receipts,
1900 head. Sheep and Lambs-Sheep are
dull at Safe. Lambs are quoted at ia
113c. Receipts, %, TAO head. Swine are
quiet and nominal; receipts, q, 1907 head.
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BALTIMORE HAY AND STRAW MARKET.
The receipts of Hay are rather in ex-
cess of the demand. and prices are lower.
We quote unmixed Timothy at $32a35, the
latter for prime. Rye Straw is fairly ac-
tive, in lots at s22a24, all per ton of 2, 600
pounds.
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Mr.. Samuel Kirk, Of Baltimroe, the
we'll known silversmith and jewelier, died
Ga Saturday, aged seventy-nine years.
Mr.. Henry Lucas, manufacturer Of type,
also died on Saturday.
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81 ACRES OF LAND.

W AOlIO VI LHVD,
adjoining the lands of Abner Rogers and others in the
9Th District. Cecil county, Maryland.
There are valuable DEPOSITS OF CHROME on this
land. which render it desirable purchase
THE TERMS OF SALE as prescribed by the Decree
require the payment Il gnethiT ., the p3rchase money
III St,li We t3ELee ~ Two equal instruments of Six
and Nine monta. bearing interest from day of sale 10
h" secured by Notes, with approved security
Possession given Mt once. Deed made when all thc
purchase money is paid-iot before.
Title indisputable. r. A. ELLIS
June =, 1s72-ts Trustee,
n H. The creditors Of the said william. Rogers are
Lrrt'y waIue Il nle ,h@f Claims properly authepti
t.-'. '.D oi0c Of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Cecil county, within four months from the day of sale
above named T. A. ELLIS, Trustee
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THE MARKETS.
CORRECTED EVERY FRIDAY
ElktOn Markets.
Baltimore Markets,
The Philadelphia Markets.

The Philadelphia Markets.
Flour very dull; concessions would have
to be made to sell; Super SIS to $3.50; Ex-
ira 1918 to $3.50. Wheat very dull; red
l.5O to SLIGO. Corn very dull; yellow g.;
mixed Western 81. Oats steady; 80 to AZ
cts.
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Rev. James. A. McCauley, at present
Presiding Elder of the Washington Dis
trict, has been. appointed President OF
Dickinson College, and has accepted the
situation. DR.. McCauley was graduate
of that College, and was for some years
President of the Wesleyan Female College
at Staunton, Va. He is native of Cecil
County, and was born on the property now
owned by Daniel S. Lacy, near Mechanics
Valley. His early education was in the
old log school house, known as Mafhtts
School House. He left this county for Bal
timore when he was about twelve years of
ape
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Local Miscellany.-Black, dew and hue
kle berries have been plentiful in the Elk
ton market this week. Price 10a12 cents
quart. Among the finest are the Lawton
Black berry sold by Mr.. Campbell. This
is the hight of the late berry season, and
the crop appears to be large one. Green
apples are also making their appearance,
next month the peach and other fall fruits
will come in. The peach crop is not Sc
large this season as last, but fair yield
and good fruit will compensate for abund-
ance, with inferior quality.
The Teachers and Children Of Union
Sabbath School will hold Festival, on
Thursday, the 25th inst. Supper, Ice
Cream and Confectionery.
The Rev. Mr.. Herseman, of Philadelphia
will preach in the Presbyterian Chapel
Elkton, to. morrow (Sabbath) morning and
evening.
The old Elkton Building Society meets
tonight
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Sabbath School Pic.Nic.-The Sabbath
School of Friendship Church, will hold a
picnic, in the woods of John W. Holt, near
SOUTHAMPTON school house, on Saturday,
the Goth of July inst. Several addresses
will be made. The public is cordially
invited.
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A large Schooner, with cargo of South
ern Pine for Davis & Miller, arrived here,
on Wednesday. Being a large boat, it was
feared she could not get up to the bridge;
but fortunately having good tide and the
services of Capt. Palmer Shockley, as pilot,
she arrived safely at Towards wharf, and
is now discharging her cargo