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Chow TO GO WEST"

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BAY VIEW ITEMS.

Hymeaeal-We have had two we'd
dings near this place, lately, and expect
another soon. That looks like business,
don't it The one which took place last
Sabbath evening, was somewhat novel in
detail. At the appointed hou", the minis
ter called at the dwelling wherein dwelt the
bride. Not seeing her, he inquired for her.
and tie good mother remarked thae she
was out milking the cows. Her intended
lord was in readiness. waiting. Soon she
came in with the evidence of her labor
Are you still in the uotion?' asked the
gentleman. "Why, yes, to be sure ann!
was the ready response. ~ When will you
be ready?" inquired the minister. 81 am
ready now,' she replied: and with no more
ado the knot of knots was tied, and the
two were made one. Now here is good
precedent. She meant business-no fool
cry; and saw no use of making any fuss
about it. She of whom we write is worthy.
Gored-On last Sabbath week, little
son of Mr.. John w. Abrahams, was badly
hooked by a COW.
.Seccre Eaccination.-A child of Mr.. w.
Lewis was recently vaccinated, whose arm
became so much swollen and aggravated,
that amputation was thought necessary; but
fortunately the little girl finally got over it.
Old Dog slim. Mr.. Alexander, who
resides in our limits, has met with sad
bereavement, in the death of his famous
dog Jim We all feel sad; he had many
good qualities and few faults. Peace to his
bones.
Religious.-A protracted meeting is in
progress at Bethel NJ. P. Church, about
two miles southwest of this place.
Debating .Society-There is quite an inter-
lag Debating Society in "full blast at
Warburton's School house. Subject, Satur-
day night next: els the World Growing
Better" Mr.. Widdoes, our polite stage
driver says that that part Of the world,
which is laid off in public roads don't i'm.
prove much.
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PORT DEPOSIT ITEMS.

Notice has been given, that the. new
Presbyterian Church will be dedicated on
the 2sth inst.
Rev. II. +. Martindale, of the Metho-
dist Church. commenced a protracted meet
ing with the New Year. There have been
several conversions, and the number Of
seekers is increasing. Rev. Jos. d. Kemp,
of Charlestown. preached Oh the evening
of the 10th.
The entertainment given 10y our Band
was liberally patronized. and the music
greatly praised.
Mr. Tome continues quite i'll. Various
reports circulate as to his condition. but
at this time Jan. 10th, there is no decided
improvement.
Several of orr former town folk have
visited us during the Winter: n. r. Carson.
of Cleaveland, Tenn; Fl. Anderson, of
Norfolk, Va; Mrs. G. Ransom, of n. Y;
Jos. Nesbitt, Piedmont, W. Va; George
Valiant, cosmopolitan.
We regret to hear that the Public
Schools are to close in about two weeks
Mr.. Everst is one of the three County
School Commissioners.
What has become Of that nice bone
mill?
Our town election is approaching
Who wants Commissioners that will enter
tain appeals, put up street lamps, and get
a steam fire engine?
Mr. Isaac Riale has improved his dwell
ing by neat front porch.
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LETTER FROM CONOWINGO.

CoNowINGo, 12, 81, 1871.
CECIL WING: In our last we spoke of
Mount Pleasant, thrifty and mechanics
village, while prospecting on our way east,
for, perhaps, an airline railroad from the
Susquehanna to Oxford-the head centre city
of railroad enterprises. On our march we
came to Rock Springs, a small way town,
and Democracy the ruling ism there Its
beautiful scenery, commanding view Of
five counties, cannot be surpassed. And
perhaps this accounts for its inhabitants,
who, priding themselves upon their ances-
tors, look not forward upon the happy
future, or any greatness of their town.
AS we looked around, we were told that 4
village in sight was Grubbville, called after
it's founder, who, like J. c. Bell, is doing
a good work here in the way of improve
ments, and identifying this end of Cecil
county. We again wendell our way over
hill and dale, and upon an Octoraro hill,
viewed the neat town OF Huntsville, and
saw twas much improved of late by the
thrift and industry of the present genera
ton who reside there. We looked again
for the Rising Sun. She was not to be
seen, owing to the hills and trees. We
were told great improvements had taken
place; that railroad and bank, an apoth-
ecary and tinman-to manufacture our
kitchen wares near homeland one to chron-
icle the incidents of the day-were in the
past few years located there. We crossed
DER the swollen stream on good, substan-
tial bridge, and wendell our way along
the barrens' edge to Hopewell, town
vastly unhinged and shorn of its former
greatness; and by the charred willis of the
once beautiful property of Col. Dickey,
where the fire fiend has been of late. AS
assembled the hill near the burnt mill, and
first viewed Oxford, whose church spires
tower unto the sky, and the beautiful val
ley to our left, winding up unto the town
through farms well improved, might,
thought, prove unto the wandering pilgrim
heaven Of rest And as looked upon
this once small village, now so largely
grown, what change had taken place by
the perseverance of men-some who live
not now to see their good works come to
maturity, and of such, alas, is it mans
work lives. But man passeth away, and
we hope to brighter and happier land
And this day is there in Oxford, lowly laid
i'll the Oxford Cemetery, one of its best
and brightest ornaments, whom in early
life had known to love, and in maturrr
years found in l. r. r. good and t;,.'';
friend.
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Donation Visit.-Rev. Joseph Dare, Pas


| tor of the NJ F.. Church, whose present
residence is Cowantown, in the 4th District,
was the recipient of a congregation visit
on Friday evening. 9Th instant. The rev.
erend gentleman visitors brought with
them abundance of the good things of this
life and 1918 in cash, all Of which they
left with the good parson and his family,
when the visitors withdrew.
We rather like this way of treating the
minister. 1t is productive of degree OF
social feeling and cordiality between con
gregation and pastor that no other mode OF
expressing kindness. toward the minister,
is capable of drawing out. 1t is charity.
which. to use paradox, is not a charity.
and productive of Il wealth of fine feeling
which alone springs from that christian
virtue.
4 Wedding In Church "A tiutter of ex-
element was created in our quiet town, on
Wednesday evening last, on the occasion
of the marriage of DR.. Andrew Mitchell,
son of the late Rev. r. H. B. Mitchell,
former Rector of Trinity Church, Elkton,
and Miss Mollie Pearce, daughter of Capt.
NJ. c. Pearce. The ceremony taking place
in Church the public considered itself in
vited, and consequently was there at an
early hour. Front seats were reserved for
the relatives of the young couple y and
Samuel B. Foard, Jr., appointed to mark
the line of "thus far and no farther for
the molly public, with a delicate white
satin ribbon. Sam is an expert on such
occasions, and is always chosen. MI. Geo.
Robertson assisted Mr.. F. in this delicate
business. The usherers were dressed in
white neckties. The altar was charmingly,
beautifully trimmed with flowers, by Miss
Ellen Barroll, whose exquisite taste in the
art of decorating is acknowledged superior
and without a rival At eight O'Clock the
crowd which filed the main aisle of tie
church, gave throb and shrank close up
to the pews, occupying an almost imper-
ceptible part of the room it before had
packed, seemingly with a dense mass, and
the bridal party came threading its way
down to the altar, the bride elect leaning
on her fathers arm. Rev. James Mitchell,
brother to the groom, officiated on the
occasion, and proceeded to tie the sacred
knot, after the manner of the Episcopal
Church.
The bride was attended by four maids.
Miss Jeanette Pearce, sister to the bride,
Miss Maria Hogan, Miss Susan Boggs and
Miss Annie lamar. We neglected to
notice who the groomsmen were; they
being mere appendages on such interesting
occasions and totally obscured by the daz-
zle of beauty and dress which distinguish
rs the lady attendants who invest the scene
with all its splendor.
The ceremony over, the bridal party with
drew as it entered, to the residence of the
brides father, where a reception was held
and cake and wine served to the friends of
the newly married couple. The bride
being general favorite land deservedly So
among all her relatives and acquantances,
received great many handsome and val
liable presents, chiefly silver and plated
ware, which were examined, commented
on and admired by the company. After
pleasant hour spent at the reception the
company withdrew.
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CHESAPEAKE CITY ITEMS.

Religious.-This being the Week of
Prayer, service has been held in the Tres
bytcrian Church every day during the
week.
Frc.-A slight fire occurred ON Sabbath
afternoon last, at the residence of Mr..
George Kirk, on Bohemia Manor, the roof
of the house taking fire from the chimney
Fortunately it was discovered in time to
save serious confagration.
CAange.-The Good Templars have rent
ed the Masonic Hall and will hold their
Exhibition there instead of the Good Tenn
plars Hall as at first proposed.
Local Option.-Petitions for a Local
Option Law are in circulation in this Dis
trict.
Improcement.-Mr. VIM. Tumey is put
ting up frame dwelling house, on Bank
ST., nearly opposite the Canal Locks in this
town.
Accident,-Mr. Samuel Lloyd cut one of
his feet very badly, one day during this
week while chopping wood, which will, no
doubt disable him for some time.
Commenda6le.- citizens Of Chesa-
peake have made up purse of about fifty
dollars, for Mr.. Jacob Glass; who few
weeks ago, had the SMALLPOX in his fami-
ly. Mr.. Cass is hard working man and
during the time the disease was in his fam
lily he didn't 60 out, thereby losing work
that he could not afford to lose, and this
donation reflects great credit upon the
parties who carried it through.
Markets. Flour $7.5OGS.00 per Dbl. {.
Potatoes G0c. per bus. Duckwheat,
Sc per lib. . Butter, 30G35c. = ID. :.
Eggs, SOC. per doz. Turkeys, 16c.
per H. -. Ducks, 12tc. per ID. :. {.
Chickens, 1e9c. per ID. Geese, 100
1870. ,cr 10.
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MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE,
We advertise the Spring term of this state
institution day. 1t should be the special
care of Marylanders, to foster and sustain
this institution, and by a liberal patronage
enable the faculty to make it a college,
where farmers sons could acquire thor
ough scientific education, such as an i'm
proved agriculture at present imperatively
demands.
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The Howard House for Sale

This wel-known Hotel is now offered at private
Sale
The Building is the best in the county, the grounds
ample and all the appointmer It's complete $500
1t is the principal Hotel Of tho town. and doing a
prosperous business.
Possession March 25th. 1872.
Terms accommodating.
Apply to IT, H. MITCHELL
Dec =, lS1l--tf Elkton, ND.
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Removal of the Post Ofice.-The post

Removal of the Post Office.-The post
Office was removed from the Odd Fellows
Hall, on Saturday last, by the present post
mistress, Mrs. Martha NJ. Mahan, to the
old brick building, on Main street.-the
same building from which it was removed
soon after the Odd Fellows Hall was built
and fitted up, as permanent place for the
post Office, as the whole town fondly hoped.
After enduring, since the office has been
in the Hall, the discomfort of dark,
loathsome room, which was often filled
with coal gas and smoke in Winter, the
present incumbent has removed the Office
out of the Hall, and taken it to private
dwelling house.
Whilst the move is an unfortunate one
for the public, no one can blame the post
mistress, for seeking more comfortable
quarters. The necessity which drove the
post Office from the fine. stately edifice, the
Odd Fellows Hall, which is the most
imposing building in the town, and where
the post Office should, by all means, be per-
manently located, is a reproach to the
enterprise and business character of the
town, and an awful satire on the manage
ment of the Hall Committee, whoever they
may be. Through miserable management,
this fine Hall is nearly deserted. Had the
south side been divided into small Offices
or rooms, instead of the north side, a most
light, airy and comfortable suit of rooms
would have been the result. But we for
bear-the whole building, under existing
circumstances, is an arrant kumbug; which
a small expenditure and little alteration
would transform into comfortable and
desirable business centre.
To cap the climax, the finest, and by
odds the best, room in the building, which
is nicely fitted up for store-room, and
which has been standing idle for years, is
about to be dedicated to the Black Art
and The Democrat meditates taking posses
sion shortly, when its finely papered walls
and grained wood work, will receive the
sign manual of the black fingered printer.
insignia of "The Art Preventative Of All
Arts. SO mote it be " is a fitting amen
to such a chapter of unthrft incompetency
and-bungling
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Visiting the ParsOn.-The flock recent
k ted their PASTOR Rev. J. D. X imp,
at the 'rsonage, in Charlestown, and par
took, with the minister and his family, of
q sumptuous dinner, which the guests had
prepared in advance; and when the COM
pany took leave, they left as token of
their kind regard for the good man, his
larder, poultry-house and granary well
stocked with creature comforts.
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Mr.. II. II Makinson, of Port Deposit, is
selling off his entire stock of Furniture. at
reduced rates, TO close ont business in that
place. ltf
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Illness of Mr.. TOme.-Mr. Jacob Tome
has been very seriously indisposed. and
his friends felt considerable alarm on Mon
day and Tuesday last. The Postmaster
General, who is Mr.. Tones nephew by
marriage, was summoned from Washing
ton, to his bed side, so serious were his
symptoms for time, but we are happy to
announce that he rallied and is pronounced
much better.
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FOR SALE
8 Acres of Land in good condition.

Comfortable Dwelling and nuthuiings, With best OF
Well Water, Mt CHERRY lInL. Cecil county. ID.
Address JAMES X. BUR MITE,
Dec D. lS7l-u FELTON,, d, 1aware.
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Proceedings Of the School Commission

Proceedings OF the School Commission
ers.-The new Board of School Commits
sioners, Dr. r. G. Mackall, S. J. England,
and F. S. Everist, held their first meeting
on Tuesday last. DR.. Mackall was chosen
president of the new Board, and Rev. Jno:
Suuer elected Examiner. The First, Sec
ond, and Third Election Districts were
Mackall, the Fourth, Fifth, and Ninth Dis
tricts were assigned to Mr.. S. J. England,
and the Sixth Seventh and Eighth to Mr..
F. S. Everist.
The following resolutions were adopted
by the Board:
Resolred, That in view of the financial
condition of the Board, that the Public
Schools of Cecil county be suspended dur
ing the Summer term of this year.
Resolped, That hereafter no Reports will
be received from Teachers, Or salaries paid,
unless such reports are properly made out
and filled up according to the forms fur
nished, and in compliance with the Bylaws,
Article 9th, Section 2.
The Bylaws of the late Board We're
adopted Oy the present Doalu, ana III vie"
of the demand for extra labor devolving
upon the County Commissioners by the
reduction of their number, Article 9th,
Section was amended so as to read six
days instead of three. 1t was further
ordered that the ex-Commissioners, or the
Commissioners of the old Board, deliver to
the present incumbents, who have charge
of their respective Districts, all books and
property belonging to the Public Schools,
remaining in their hands.
The Treasurer was ordered to pay Miss
E. V. Layman $40, deducted from the
amount charged in her Report of Novem-
Der 18th, 1871. at the next quarterly meet
inc
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GB- You will w charmed-by the pre-
sent Stock at Oak Han.
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Elkton Building Society meets tonight.
A full attendance of the members is desir-
ed, as business of much Importance will be
laid before it. A change in the bylaws of
the Society, will be proposed, providing
for Withdrawals, and allowing stockholders
who wish to withdraw reasonable share
of the profits. The Bylaws restrict bor-
rowers to loans of ST. 900 within any one
year. 1t has become desirable Ia alter
this restrictive clause and give stock hold
ers the privilege to borrow to tie full
amount of their stock, if they desire to do
90 at any time.
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sH Mr.. John c. Hindman Is our regu-
larly authorized Agent and Collector to
procure subscriptions and advertising for
The Wig.
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Fun! Fun!-Prof. S. Willis, Nentrilo-
quist, Magician, and so-called Spirituaiist,
will give two entertainments, at Odd Eel
lows Hall, ElSton, and while incased in a
wire netting, preventing any free move
ment of head, arms, neck or shoulders,
will sound Oh musical instruments, bell
ringing, &c
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Proceedings of the Orphans COurt.-The
Orphans Court was in session on Tuesday
Wednesday, and Thursday, and the follow
ing business was tranacted:
Bond of Jonathan krauss, guardian to
Leonard S. krauss and Ruth e. J. Krauss,
examined and approved.
Sundry claims against the estate of de-
ceased parties examined and passed.
The following inventories were duly
examined and passed. Inventory of the
goods and chattels of Christopher Jones;
inventory of the goods and chattels of Mar
thy Linton.
The following list of sales and debts were
dnly examined and passed: List Of debts
OF Christopher Jones; list of debts of Mar
tina Linton; list of sales of Samuel Hind
man.
The following accounts were duly exam
ined and passed: Second account of Sarah
Semans, administrators of Edward Semans;
final account of Ellen NJ. Clayton, admin
istratrix of John L. Clayton; final account
of Bridget Anymore, administrative of
Thomas Aylmore; fifth account of John
Burris, guardian to John Burris; account
E. w. Thomas, guardian to Fannie B.
Thomas: first account of Jonathan krauss,
guardian to Leonard 5. and Ruth f. j.
Krauss; first account of George II. Robert
son, guardian to Lucy C. Robertson; final
account of Mary Ann Logan and George
NJ. Christie, executor of John P. Logan;
second account of Thomas Fandyke, guar
dian to Samuel H., James T., George
Mccullough and Caddie S. Watt; final
account of Amos S. Ewes and S. Rowland
Carson; executor of John Carson, deceased
and distribution struck on same; first ac-
count of VIM. H. Reeder, guardian to Jane
and Elizabeth Reeder and Morris c. Reed
er: final account of VIM. Dennison. admin
istrator of Jas. Tucker and dividend struck
on same: ninth account of Barney Rey
bold and Anthony Reybo!d, executors of
John Reybold.
Court adjourned to meet at its regular
meeting in FEBRUARY, 1872.
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Fishing Property at Private Sale.

h0C. OR 500 FATI.ONS OF HERRING SEINE,
tOsJ in good order, with Ropes, Quarter tines,
Capsts ~ etc. Also I6Carei Boat. Nine VI 'nths
ere,S, from the hrst of January. 1872.
Vur particular. apply at this Once.
Nov / ls-l-tf
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TUST OPENKD-A arge assortment Of RobEs
81 RUGS and HORSE OVERS, which will be sold al
greatly reduced prices fn IN last year, Nv
act; JOHN PERKINS JR.
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That Rascal, whose proceedings we pub
lshed last week, in following Professor
Lows Agents, who are distributing his
Liniment on trial, we learn by letter
from the Professor, has succeeded in
collecting about $500 in Wilmington,
from persons with whom the liniment
had been left We unintentionally did
the Professor some injury, perhaps, by
intimating that the collection might he an
advertising dodge. The Professor produces
very high references to sustain his reputa.
tion as man of standing and we hope he
may succeed in overtaking the rascal who
has robbed him in the manner stated.
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New Church.-Initiatory steps have heen
taken to erect an NJ. E. Church near the
Brick School-house, on the public road
leading from North East through the bar
rens. A meeting was held last Saturday,
and committee appointed to procure title
to a lot offered by Mr.. Samuel Logan. and
to solicit subscriptions
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Union Services.-The Week of Prayer
has been observed by the Methodist and
Presbyterian congregations of this town,
by union services in the NJ. f. Church every
evening during the week, at y o'clock
The published programme has been carried
out, with slight variations. The meetinps
have been quite interesting, but the atten-
dance moderate.
The services will be held this SATURDAY.
evening, as usual the subjects to engage
the attention being, "Prayer for a larger
outpouring of the Holy Spirit; for the
increase of Christian love and Holy zeal,
and the reunion of believers in prayer and
effort for Gods glory Tomorrow even
ing will be thc close of the extra services,
both congregations uniting, as through
the week. 1t is to be supposed that this
meeting ~ill be the browning effort of the
whole.
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Fire.-An alarm of fire was raised on
Thursday night last, about 8. o'clock,
which created rush to the residence of
Mr.. A. G. Tuite, the scene of the accident.
Some member of the household acciden
tally set fire to comforter, with candle,
which was hanging on the stair rail, while
ascending the stair. The cotton fabric
blazed up in moment, and the girl ran to
the street following fire. Being none but
females in the house at the time, they were
paralyzed with fright; but soon several
men reached the spot, and throwing the
burning quilt out Of the window, extin-
guished the fire speedily. No damage was
done, besides burning the quilt and scorch-
ing the bannisters.
\ good deal of excitement prevailed, and
we hear OF some persons, in the immediate
vicinity, who ran up town to find the fire.