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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1872-05-11
LETTER FROM DEKoTA TERRITORY
EDEN, LINCOLN Co., d. r.,
May I'd, 1872.

| L.,
May I'd, 1872.
DEAR WnIG:-1 promised many of my
friends in Elkton that would write to
them anG let them know what the Far
West was like; but as / cannot write to
all personally, hope that by giving them
a sketch through the columns of your
paper they may form some idea of this part
of the country. By looking on the map.
they will see that Dakota Territory is in
the northwest part of the United States,
and that am in the southeast section of
the territory.
arrived at Sioux city, Iowa, in about 60
hours after leaving NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
1,34O miles; and after remaining in Sioux
City two days. left in company with my
brother, brother-in-law and their families
for this place. They purchased yoke of
oxen and wagon to haul their goods, and
sent the women and children on in two
horse wagon; but as wanted to get a
good view of the country concluded to
foot it-distance s. miles. l must say it
was the longest road I ever walked in my
life and the strangest country ever saw.
The whole distance from Sioux City to
this place, and how much further don't
know, is continuance of rolling prairie.
Our course lay up the Big Sioux Valley,
and it is grand tract of land, The valley
is from two to eight miles wide and as rich
as the richest garden in Elkton. The river
is narrow, deep and very crooked stream,
in some places rather swift, but does not
seem to have much fall-not sufficient for
mills. and the banks being high, I don't
think it can be used for manufacturing
purposes. Indeed don't think this can
ever be anything but farming country,
and for that purpose it can't be surpassed
in the United States-the land is so rich
l examined some wells, and saw that the
depth of the soil was from three to four
feet, and that the roots of the grass run
down three feet.
Wheat yields from 80 to 40 bushels per
acre; corn from so to 10O l could not
learn much about oats. Many that asked
did not give much satisfaction, but said
they do very well. Potatoes yield well, and
| must say the best ever ate in my life
So with cabbage and all kind of vegeata-
bles. All grain and vegetables are raised
without manuring; and such truck as they
raise here l could not raise in Cecil with
out manuring at the rate of fifty loads to
the acre. saw head of cabbage that
weighed twelve pounds. 1t was the sweet
est and tenderest l ever ate.
The country is settling up very fast by
Homestead settlers. Mr.. Gray, a gentle
man from Chester county, who came out
here three years ago and took up / 60 acres,
met us at Sioux City and was our guide
He said that when he first travelled from
Sioux to this place, three years ago, there
was not more than three or four houses in
the whole distance Of 65 miles, and at this
place and for distance of five miles around,
there was but one house. His was the
second one that was built, and now there
are about 300. All the Homestead land
excepting some four OF five claims, have
been taken up.
l shall in my next give description of
the mode of living and the climate.
w. r. NELSON.
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~ Horace assures the public that he
will stick, and that he proposes to continue
to run the Tribune and abuse Grant through
the campaign. He will probably expect 4
general support from the press, as he is
the first of the fraternity who has ever had
such honors thrust upon him.
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Does Ground Bone act Quickly Enough

for Potatoes Read Ms FolloSing;-My
potato field was manfred with broad cast
application from the barnyard and 500 lbs.
per acre of WARING's BONE Dust SUPER
added. A small patch was left without
any Bone, for experiment. The general
yield pei acre was 200 bushels; but accord
ing to the testimony of my son, who man.
aged the gathering, the part without Bone
made but 80 bushels per acre. This shows
200 bushels Of potatoes from one ton of
Bone Dust; or allowing 80 cts. per bushel
for the potatoes, a return of 500 per ton
for the Bone. LLOYD BALDERsToN.
Colora, Nd, Cd ~, ~. 1872.
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Meetings Of County Commissioners,

I1NiE regular meetings of the County Commiss,on era
l. will he held the second TUESDAY OF every
month. -
Persons having claims Against the County will plss.s
file the Sage ~. the Com Once with leRsI
voucher: up account will Be allowed not prppsrly
char seaple 10 the same.
Collectors and others having aesasn Ia b. stated or
settled Will apply to the Clerk during the recess Of he
hoard. III Ortiz:
VIM r. MILLER, Clerk
Commissioner Of Cecil County.
De H. JSS,-y
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Gas-A Liquor Local Option law has just
passed both branches of the Legislature of
New York. That phase of the temperance
cause is gaining ground throughout the
country every day, and it behaoyes the
holders of real estate invested in the
business of rum selling to put their houses
in order for the coming cold water wave.
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Pure Ground B0ne.-We are prepared
to receive orders for our Pure Ground
Bone, by the single Ton or Car load, and
shall be glad to have those interested to call
at the Mill and examine our stock and the
process of its manufacture. Samples sent
by mail when des ired.
THos. WAXING & Bro, Colora, Md.
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THE MARKETS.
CORRECTED EVERY FRIDAY.
Elkt0n Markets.
The Philadelphia Markets.

Cloverseed saG cent?. Wheat frmer; red
20Sa210 cents; No. spring 1855 cents. Rye
100 cents. Corn active; yellow T2 cents
Oats quiet and week; 52a56 cents.
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THE AMERICAN FARMER ADVOCATE, a
large sixteen page paper, is in every res
pect worthy the patronage of the farming
community, being especially valuable as
the official organ of the Agricultural Con-
gress Its price is only $1.00 per year, and
its publishers. the Advocate Publishing
Company, OF Jackson, Tenn, make the
remarkable proposition to furnish it free
with any $500, or higher priced papor or
magazine published in the United States,
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LOOK. CECIL COUNTY, LooK.-Every
one who has not tried the Wilmington
City Soap" should begin at once. If You
do not try bar for next wash-day, YOU
are fined half price. Buy bar, and save
the fine.
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Opening.-Mrs. Rosa Cams, is now
ready to display to her numerous patrons
a well selected stock of novelties in the
millinery line-Chignons, Hairbraids, and
Notions in season. Fashionable dress
making promptly attended to.
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ORPHANS, COURT.

TTNYE STATED MEETINGS Of u. esp4aAs, peyst .;
l. Cecil county will be ee,a on tho second TfyHSpAY
il every mora. ssefp.ofs, AdnshtrnteSi and Guar
clans, nang their accounts stated wiii plsass LrisS
in the vouchers fow days before Court.
REUBEN D. LAMAR,
Nov ". ls6!-y 1sGistss.
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Where were you last night At Mrs.
HALLS Of course; she has the greatest vari-
ETY. of ices: Lemon, Vanilla, Chocolate
and BIsK-the latter the latest confect of
the day. Also, Lemon and Orange Water
Ice
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1872-05-11

Willis Rutter, Tailor, has located him.
self at Brick Meeting House, and is pre-.
pared to accommodate the public in the
best manner, and at reasonable rates. All
work guaranteed. I191.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1872-05-11

&. X. Collier, will leave Elkton, the last
of May, for Piedmont, West Virginia. All
persons wishing Photographs had better
apply Immediately. Also, a Photograph
Sa loon for sale. IOSl
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Concert.-There will be Vocal and
instrumental Concert held in the Ebenezer
NJ. E. Church, on Wednesday evening,
18th inst, commencing at 8 O'clock
Messrs. John G. Robinson and Harry Saun-
,ders will have the direction of the Concert,
and be assisted by quarte:te Of singers
fran Baltimore. Admission IS cents, and
proceeds for the benefit Of Church and
Sabbath school.
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WILTBERCER'S

WILTBERCER'S
FLAVORING EXTRACTS
are warranted equal to made. They are prepare
from the trGfs and will be found much better than
many "f the Extracts that are sold Ask your Grocer
or Druggist for Wilthergers Extracts. BARLOW'5
INDIGO BLUE is. without doubt the best article in the
market for dHeing clothes. 1t will color water
than IOHT times the saine weight of indigo and much
more than any other 'caSh tt.e in the market. The
0ntY geadins is that put up at ALFRED WILrBrRGEIs
DR." SroEE, No. 2 North Second Street Philadelphia
Pa. The LABELS have both WILTEERGERs aud BAnLovu
nam" On temtll others counterfeit. For sale by
most Grocers and Druggists.
lLTBERGERS INDELIDLE INK will be found
on trial 10 be superior article. Always on hand for
sale al reasonable prices. Pure Ground SPICES
Genuine Medicines, Chamois Skins, Sponges Tarioca
Pearl, Sage, and all articles in tho drug line at
ALFRED WILTBERGER'S DRUG STORE
No. 2:S@ North Second ST., Philadelphia, Pa
July !, lS1l-is
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Cherry Hill.-Thc public are requested
to not forget that JAS. II. Mccullough is
still in the plant business, and has on hand
and for sale, Tomatoes, Sweet Potato and
other plants of fine quality.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1872-05-11

Go 60 II. c. Lewis. at the GLASS FGSNT,
under the flag, if you want the latest styles
from New York and London.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Il BLESSING TO LADIES,
DUPONCGS Golden Pills for Females
ARE PERFECTLY HARMLESS,

AND NEVER FAIL,
to Immediately relieve and permanently cure
or difficult nleistruation remove obAtructiolis &c
One lady writes, she would be willing pay s. box
for them rather than be without them.
Another lady writes, Dpponcos Golden PIX relieved
me- in two dnys. "it!i"u; any urnu, -ni,1c-, like
magic.
Beware Of Counterfri,s" The genuine i. now m,
up in large white loScs containing doubl. quantir:
Of Pills. and npou each hoA ynu will tnd the T. s
Revenu. Stamp printed ON my pI,dic de upon which
you will fnd the words DuroSCus GOLDEN P!Rnplc q
Pills. liz (white) letters. None genuine without tina,
stamp. The small red and yellow boxes no longer
used, because of their being counter:eitei.
Price, 81 per Box. Six Boxes, SIS.
Sold at Dr. MncKELLs DRuG STORE, Elkton Md.
BY sending 81 through the Elkton Post Office can
nave the Pills sent (condentiall) by mail any part
of the country free Of postage.
Sold also by SMITH PAINTER. Wilmington; II. Vi
BRIcKLEY, Chester, an by $. h. HOWE, Proprietor.
mar %. lS12-ly New York
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SOLID SILVER GOODS,

Nc House i'll Phladephi. New York present. greater
vaiisty from which 10 select all articles Table Ware
The Prices will always he as Low
First-Class Goods can be furnished as
4 careful inspection OF the Goods, and
Il rigid examination Of Prices, is earn
estly invited.
All Solid Silver Ware will be- sold a.
low as TIFFANY Il Co., and BALL.
BLACK & Co., Of New York: Baby x
Co, of Philadelphia, or any other
House, having any reputation for hon
esty and fair-dealing.
ES EVERY ARTICLE WILL BE
GUARANTEED TO BE EXACTLY
As REPRESENTED.
Call and examine these Goods before
purchasing,
THOs. Y. de NORMANDfE,
500 Market Street, Wilmington. Del.
May q, ls7o-y
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The Statement of the old Board of Town
Commissioners, which was promised in
our last issue, hasn't put in an appearance
yet. The election last Monday seems to
have demoralized the Ring. Some kind
friend remembered the President with one
vote. There has been no statement pub
lished for three years-precisely the length
= of time Tammany ran without making
4 report.
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On ~ H0s

PHILADELPHIA.
MESSRS CALDWELL i CO. DESIRE TO CALL
ESPECIAL ATTENTION TO THRIR DEPARTMENT
OF SOLID SILVER WARES
POSSESSING SUPERIOR FACILITIES THEY WILL
BE ENABLED TO PLACE BEFORE THEIR Gus
TONER'S. IN ADVANCE of THE GENERAL MARKET
ALL THE NOVELTIES AND IMPROVEMENTS IN
SILVER GOODS AS RAPIDLY AS PRODUCED ygEY
PARTICULAR ATTENTION BEING GIVEN 10 TIE
sPECIALITlES OF BRIDAL Akin OfHRR PREsrN-
TATIOh GIFTS.
THE STANDARD OF SILVER LONG sINCH
ADOPTED By THEN Is THAT OF ENGLISH SrERLr
ING, 92j-loo0rHs FINE THE QUALITY OF EVERY
ARTICLE SOLD BEING STRICTLY GUARANTEED
ATTENTION Is RESPECTFULLY DIRECTED TO
THE &NNARYlNG BUSINESS POLICY OF THIS
HOUSE IN REGARD To THE FIRMLY ESTABLISH
ED SYSTEM OF FINED PRICES, WHICH WILL BE
RIGinLf ADHERED TO IN ALL CASES SECURING
To PURCHASERS FAIRNESS AND EQUALITY IN
f.! EN- TRANSACTION.
POLITE ATTENTION MAY BE EXPECTED BY
ALL WHO MAY FAVOR THEM WITH A VISIT.
ORDERS AND INQUIRIES BY MAIL, PROMPTLY
ATTENDED To-
J. e. CALDWELL 4 co.
Ill
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A Wind Fall.-Mr. Cornelius Denver,
of this town, has recently fell heir to leg
acy of seven hundred pounds, ($3,50O) by
the decease of relative in Ireland, and
has been notified by the Administrator OF
the fact. Mr.. Denver contemplates sailing
for Ireland shortly, perhaps to take up his
permanent residence in the old country.
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Wanted.-A boy, with some knowledge
of the trade, under instructions, at Shoe
making. Apply to A. S. MASON, at " the
Cottage OF
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Life Insurance.-The MUTUAL LIFE
INSURANCE Co., Of New York, offers the
best inv estments.
0S@s PROF. THEODORE AsCuERrEr.p.
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The remarkable Land Sink in Elk Neck

The Remarkable Land Sink in Elk Neck,
continues to excite the wonder of the deni-
zens of that neighborhood. The ground
has settled fiy,. feet since it was discovered,
and appears to be still gradually going
down. Conside. liable quantities Of dry
pulverized clay are foun.1 about the crew.
'ces, and other strange appearances are
reported by the astonished ,>xaminers OF
the phenomenon.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1872-05-11

Town Election.-Quite a spirited con-
test was held over tho election Of Town
Commissioners on Monday last, resulting
in the choice of what was styled the ere
form ticket" composed of r. Marshbank,
W. c. Rambo, Reuben Haines, w. s.
F., vans, George Turner, JAS H. Scott. and
Jas. P. Merritt. A regular grog ticket
had b cen brought out early in the day and
actively canvassed by one Of the leading
patrons
aIet rs rink, who would not, since on
earth 'sdreary round
Alone in the howl no deception is found"
This ticket had so much resemblance to
the old Board in its complexion and man.
acement, an instit ution the people had got
enough of, the cons Nqt,encr was that the
"Reform ticket" was elecled by a large
majority.
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Sale of Real Estate.-W. J. Jones, and
George R. Howard, Mortgages solo on
Tuesday last, the real estate of Jessie
Vickers, situated in Elk Neck, on the Elk
River, and containing 2e1 acres, with good
buildings, for 1860; D. Bratton purcha-
ser. The farm was purchased OIL specula-
ton and is remarkably cheap. 1t ought
to be cheap at double the price. 1t is use
less to 60 west in search of cheap farms
when they are sold here at such prices.
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Farmers's Clubs.-We know of no agency
mex to the agricultural newspapers, likely
to DR. love more beneficial to the farmer than
connection with some live farmers club.
There are many such in this country, and
the number is daily increasing. They
should be warmly encouraged, for they are
schools for old and young, and where, as
is so frequently the case, their proceedings
are reported in the weekly papers, they
become of great public value. Every
districts should have such club.
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The First Quarterly Meeting for Elk
Neck Charge will be held at Wesley Chapel,
Saturday and Sabbath, the 18th and 18th.
Quarterly Conference, Saturday at p Pm.
Preaching Sabbath at p. NJ, by Rev. j.
D. Curtis, p. E. A full attendance is
desired, as business Of Importance is to be
transacted.
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wednesday was day that would have
been creditable to July. The forests hast
ened to array themselves in robes Of deep
est green, and the thousands of flowers
that deck the spring are showing their
smiling faces on every hand.
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Presbyterian Church.-Services at the
Academy, by Rev. Mr.. Bruen, of Philadel-
phia, tomorrow at 1O4 o'clock A. NJ, and
SPN
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STorE CT nGGTG 4sDs noEa
the Lang est and hes I" be found anywhere and at
prices to defy competition, RISING SUN MD,
Arizona citizen., 1872-11-09

LONDON, Oct. 22.-Miss Agnes Liv- ingstone, daughter of pr. Living stone, has published letter from her father, in which he says:
 "I have written two letters to MT. Bennett. 1 meant to keep the mate rials to myself, but because the ex- petition was expensive. l gave Stanley what would help him to write & book. In his hands 1t Is harmless, for the Americans are my good and generous
Arizona citizen., 1872-11-09
Supervisors, Proceedings.

Full Board and Clerk met on the 4th instant.
 Report of Dr. J. c. Handy, County Phy- sician, received and read, which is in sub stance a transmission of his bill and state ment hat M. Carriage is ready for discharge from the hospital, on the ground that his case is so far advanced that he can help himself and not burthen the county witL the expense of his keeping but if ssnt back to jail he will relapse into his former condition. The doctor therefore suggests that he be treated as m indigent sick per- son at his home.
 Bills amounting to $8l8 Is were ordered paid.
 It was ordered that hero after no rent be paid eor an office for the Proba,e Judge, and that said officer be allowed the use of the room to the rear of the Recorders office in the county building.
Arizona citizen., 1872-11-09
DIED.

In Tucson, November g. 1872, of con sumption, Herbert Lord. aged % years, 3 months and II days.
 For several years prior to his death, Herbert Lord was at times very low and not expected to recover. In 1869, he was advised that rough trip overland would be the best remedy for him, and accord ingly he made one via New Mexico, and although almost helpless at the start, he was quite rugged when he reached Tue After this and up to July last year, he was actively engaged in the house of Lord & Williams-a few months of the time at Camp Apache. He enjoyed indifferent health, and left for the States July 20, in an enfeebled condition. He returned early in November, apparently much i'm proved in health, but constant work at the desk tsld on him to such an extent that about May l of this year, he was compelled to abstain from labor, and thencefOrward he was mostly confined to his room and bed. For the last few months, his suffering was keen and con- tinuous, and it was plain to all acquainted with him, if not to himself, that he was iu falling condition that must soon end in death; and but forthe unremitting care of his devoted and noble wife, it is quite certain, as he often said, he could nothave survived So long by some months.
 His remains are temporarily placed in the military cemetery in Tucson. The funeral took place on the 4th at P. M., and was attended by large concourse of citizens, all of whom seemed to deeply feel that good man was gone from earth. The pail bearers were Governor A. P. K Stafford, James H. Toole, E. \. Fish, E. Ochoa, W. c. Davis, R. NJ Robertson, J. ". Hopkins and John Wssson
 Dr. H. K. Durrant read the impressive Episcopal burial service, which called to mind this beautiful definition of man
 A holy mystery,
 A part of earth-a part of heaven,
 part, great God, of Thee.
 An intimate acquaintance made us love and respect our late neighbor as an un- usualiyupright man, true to all his obli- gations; and notwithstanding il was egi- dent he could never recover or be free of pals while living, it was wish profound sorrow, i'll common with all his heighbors, that we followed his remains to the tomb In her bereavement, Mrs. Lord has the deep sympathy Of the entire community. ED. CITIZEN.
Arizona citizen., 1872-11-09

THE Albuquerque Review of October 26, thinks late article in THE CITI- ZEN reflected upon Indian Superin- tendent Pope. The article referred to only the nonsense of 1871, as a reason for our belief regarding late negotiations with the peridious Ca ohise. Not long since we had oc- casion to compliment Superintendent Pope, and hope we may soon have an- other. Last year we found it neces- sary to be severely critical, and not without good results as we believe. We have good reason to think that our references to Col. Pope snd his own experiences have made him @ very excellent Superintendent of h. dian Affairs.
Arizona citizen., 1872-11-09

ON last Sunday night, Capt. Hahn, chief clerk of the Quartermaster st Yuma Depot, was shot by William Pickens, and he died the following morning.
Arizona citizen., 1872-11-09

ANTONIO VLRELA will commence an Express and Mail Stage Line next Monday between Tucson anG Altar in Sonora For particulars, see his advertisement We hope the enterprise may be literally patronized, as it win be great public convenience.
Arizona citizen., 1872-11-09

REFERRING to 8 visit to Chino Val ley, some twenty-five miles from Pres cott, the editor of The Miner saws in his paper October 26:
 One hundred tons of corn, some barley, potatoes and other vegetables, besides hay, wool, butter, etc, have this year been harvested.
 There are owned in the valley about 300 head of cattle, forty or fifty hor- ses and mules and about l, GOO sheep.
 On one patch of ground seen by us, the fifth crop of alfalfa was ripening, and the owner sad it might just as well been the sixth. Alfalfa sells here for $50 per ton, and with six crops a year, off the same ground, ought to pay well for raising it.
Arizona citizen., 1872-11-09

IN Sonoita Precinct, Thc.nas Hughes received 39 votes for Justice of the Peace, and D. M. Butler 36 for Consta- ble.
Arizona citizen., 1872-11-09

T. c. RUsK has taken a lease of Marsh's Restaurant and is running it in good order with plenty on the tables. See his adyer- tisement,
Arizona citizen., 1872-11-09

SOME very fine freight wagons belonging to Ramon Gonzales, of La Aesilla, left town on Thursday to freight for w. Richard & Go. of Sanford They came here with freight for Lesinsky & Go.
Arizona citizen., 1872-11-09

NOTICE the list of good things for sale in Levin's new advertisement, and then go round to the saloon and buy lot and pay for them, and then-do as you please