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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1872-11-16
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Local Miscellany.-Rev. VIM. Kershaw
will preach in the Elkton NJ. E. Church
on Sabbath morning; and Rev. VIM. T.
Tull in the evening.
The Westamwell Rolling Mill and paper
mill teams on the Elks are all laid up with
the epizootic.
Services of an interesting character have
been in progress in the Elkton NJ. E.
Church this week. Several conversions
have taken place.
The leaves should be cleaned from the
cutters.
Were the engines placed in the hou Sc in
proper condition after the fire on Tues
day last; or are they covered and filed with
sand9
Delivering flour and feed in the town
with oxen was one of the new sights this
week.
The Cecilton and Chesapeake City mail
hack was prevented from making the trip
on Thursday by horse disease. The stage
got through on Friday with sick animal.
Railroad Meeting Massey's Rail
road devotees will meet again in Elkton,
on Tuesday next, with view to push their
enterprise. We know of nothing to be
said in favor of this project that has not
already been said. The road ought to be
built. It would be source of untold
benefit to the people along the route;
would give Elkton greater impetus than
it has ever had, and would be decided
benefit to the trade of Baltimore. We
hope the people will subscribe literally and
let the road be built.
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TIOE's SUPER PHOSPHATE
L. Frank Goes Aamoniatsd Bone SupsT- PAosphates
For sale 10 JOHN PANEAEDGA
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The prettiest shawl at the lowest price
at REEsE's
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ordered TO repair road on old location.
Orphans Court.-The Orphans Court
was in session only one day this week
"wednesday, owing to the inclemency OF
the weather.
Presentation. James McCauley, Chief
Judge, and Hon. James A. Lewis, Associ-
ate Judge.
The following business was transacted
Sundry claims against deceased persons
examined and passed.
The following bonds were duly examined
and approved: Bond of Wesley Tyson,
guardian to Laura Tyson; bond of Sarah
Thackery and John NJ. Thackery, admin
istrators of Robert Thackery; bond of Wes-
ley Tyson, executor of John Tyson; bond
of James c. Crothers, administrator OF
Thompson Beaver.
Sundry orders against deceased persons
passed.
The following inventories were duly ex-
amined and passed: Inventory of the goods
and chattles of Robert Thackery; invento-
ry of the goods and chattles of John Tyson;
inventory of the goods and chattles OF
William H. Steptoe; inventory of the goods
and chattles of William Biddle.
The following lists of debts and sales
were duly examined and passed: Lists of
bebts of DR.. Thomas A. Roberts; list OF
sales of DIR. Thomas A. Roberts; list OF
sales Of John Markee; list of bebts of John
Markee; list of sales of Henry G. Shippers.
The following accounts were duly ex-
amined and passed: First account of John
H. Shippers, guardian to Emma B., Mil
ton S. and Fannie w. Shippers; final &C
count of Joseph Miller, administrator d. b.
n. of Martin V. Anderson; first account of
Jacob Markee and John Markee, admins
traitors of John Markee; final account of
James H. Ray, executor of Ellen Batten.
Court adjourned to meet in special ses-
sion on Tuesday next, November 10Th.
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MOnpy.-Money sold at the Elkton Build
ing Society, on Saturday night last, as
low as per cent premium. The first sale
was S400 at per cont premium and the
next sale was to the Presbyterian Church.
$4,000, at 5 per cent. This is too low,
and the stockholders should make the
necessary arrangements to change the By
Laws, so as to offer inducements to show
who have not realized on their stock, to
withdraw. If a liberal percentage OF the
profits or earnings of the Society were al
lowed to withdrawing shareholders doubt
less a number of them who have not Dor
rowed, and who have no wish or necessity
to borrow from the Society, would be III
duced to withdraw. A minimum standard
might be fixed on, at which borrowers
should have the preference, but in the
event of bids falling below that point then
withdrawal members should take preced-
ence, and the funds of the Society be EN-
ployed in canceling stock, which process
by diminishing the number of shares
would appreciate the remaining shares OF
stock. A basis allowing a liberal per cent
age of the profits of the Society to 60 to
Withdrawing members, might be fixed that
would forbid the sale of funds at a less
premium than 10 per cent.
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County Sunday School COnventiOn.-The
County Sunday School convention, Of
which notice had been published, assem-.
on Tuesday last, at 10t o'clock A. NJ. Mr.
Smeltz, State Superintendent was present
with other gentlemen from distance who
take special interest in the work of Sab
bath Schools, among whom we noticed
Rev. T. J.. Poulson, formerly of this coun
ty, Revs. Messrs. Todd and Watson Of
Wilmington, Del. Rev. c. P. Mallory, OF
Chesapeake City, Rev. Mr.. Martindale. OF
Port Deposit and others who took an active
part in the proceedings of the Convention.
The Convention did not formally organize
in the morning, but in lieu of that Rev.
Mr. Todd presented the scheme of a sea.
side resort for camp meetings, to be pur-
chased by a stock company similar to Ocean
Grove, called Rehoboth, on the Bay, 6
short distance below Lewis, which has been
agitated through the press recently.
The Convention organized at p O'Clock
p. NJ. Mr.. Smeltz was chosen President anG
Rev. c. P. Mallory, Secretary. The dis,
cussien in the afternoon was principally or
the use of uniform and graded lessons il
the Sabbath School, which view was con.
Cured in and adopted by the Convention.
Interesting addresses were delivered by the
ministers and several members of the Con-
vention.
In the evening, Rev. Mr.. Watson deliv-
cred very able and thorough address on
the value and Importance of Sunday School,
instruction. Addresses were delivered by
Rev. Mr. Poulson and Mr.. Smeltz on the
Importance of Sabbath Schools.
The cpizootic interfered seriously with
the success of the Convention and persons
were prevented from attending the Con
vention who did not reside within walking
distance. One Jealous gentleman walked
all the way from Brick Meeting House to
attend the sessions.
The second days attendance was larger,
but fell far short of what it would have
been, had the horse malady not laid ar
embargo on travel The most interesting
feature of Wednesday mornings session
was lessons on the Black Board by Mr.
Smeltz. The afternoon session was mark
ed by a general and concerted attendance
of the Sabbath School children of the con
gregations of the town. The children were
addressed by Rev. Mr.. Holman, of Ok
ford, and Rev. Mr.. Bedtime. Mr.. Smeltz
gave some very interesting lessons on the
Black Board for the entertainment of the
children, which proved highly interesting
to both children and parents.
Under the management of Prof. Robin
son, the musical part of the entertainment
contributed much to the enjoyment of the
occasion.
The Convention recommended that thu
county be divided into four Sunday Scheo
Districts. Mr. J. T. McJilton has been ap
pointed Agent of the State Sunday Schoo
organization to visit the Sabbath Schools
of Hartford and Cecil counties which ART
said to he far in advance of the other coun
! ties Of the State
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KEEP YOURSELF WARM.-As nature
provides, in the deep SHOWS, covering for
fmother earth,' and shields the tender
plants and seeds that nestle in her bosom
through the dreary winter, so should man.
kind be clothed to keep alive the vital
spark within. just the thing to do this is
one of our splendid Overcoats, or Suit of
Fall Cloathing (the finest in the city,. at
the very lowest prices. BENNETT & Co.,
Tower Hall, No. 51S Market street, half
way between Fifth and Sixth streets, Phil
adelphia.
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News from New York.

New York, 9. The grand jury will be dis
charged Tomorrow. They held no session
to-day. All papers relating to the indictment
of Mayor Hall are still in possession of the
foreman.
There is no truth in the reports that the
district attorney is considering the prosperity
of compromising with Tweed, Sweeney,
Connolly and associates for $4,000 900 or
100000 Sweeney is still in Canada.
The sheriff has received a warrant for the
arrest of W. II. Cook charging him with the
forgery of over 100000, but he is undoubt-
eddy in England.
Almost riot occurred in 18th street this
afternoon. A party of plasterers demanded of
a contractor named McGilvery that he dis
charge some of the n-society men. He re-
fused to comply and was stru;k with an iron
bar. He fred four shots from a revolver at
the party who ran away. 1t is not known
that any one was injured.
Tweed testified at the investigation of the
case of State Senator Wood to-day that he
merely loaned Wood $4,000 for which he
still holds Woods note.
1t is said that Mayor Hall will be present
in the court of general sessions tomorrow
and demands to be informed whether he is
indicted or not.
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ed to the office by special election in 1e45.
Mr.. Richards remained in the Office as clerk
to Mr.. Starks, who speaks Of him in the
highest terms, as faithful, honest and capa.
BILE young man, not despising advice, and re.
specting the opinions of others. In 1858, on
account of feeble health, Mr.. Starks Left the
office, and John A. Richards was chosen
as his successor. After filing the place
one term of five years, he was honored with
reelection, his second term expiring Jan. /,
1868, after an experience oftwenty- FIVE years
in that office in the capacity Of clerk and
Register. In April, 1869, he formed o
partnership with Mr.. II. A. Hall, in the gro
Gerry business, under the firm Of Richards &
Hall. The partnership was dissolved in
September last, Mr.. Richards retiring for the
purpose Of recuperation, his nervous system
being somewhat broken down, and has not
been in active business since.
Mr.. Richards was one of the most honest,
straightforward and faithful men we ever
knew. He was systematic in all his trans
actions and dealings with his fellows; had no
time for idle words or thoughts, but was con-
stantly actuated by high and honorable mo-
tives. Mr.. Richards leaves a wife and
daughter.
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decided in favor of the contestant Boles, who

decided in favor of the contestant Boles, who
was sworn In.
A resolution was referred to the judiciary
committee to consider the proprie,y of re.
porting bill for the repeal of the bankrupt
laws.
The House took up the bill reported last
Friday to pay the college of William and
Mary in Virginia, &65, 900 for the loss of its
buildings and other property destroyed with
out authority by disorderly soldiers of the
United States during the rebellion.
Speeches were made by Messrs. Pierce,
Hoar, Storrs and McNeely in favor of the
bill, but no action was taken.
Mr.. Hooper, from the committee on coin.
age, weights and measures, reported bill
bill revising and amending the laws relative
to the mint assay Offices and coinage. Re-
committed.
Mr.. Peters, from the judiciary committee,
reported back the measure of Mr.. Hastings
for the impeachment of Ogden Hoffman.
Judge Of the United States District Court of
California. and of Judge Field of the Supreme
Court, and ask to be discharged from its
further consideration, and it was so ordered
The House then adjourned.
10 morrow's session will be for general
debate only.
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EUROPEAN NEWS.

London, 9. Extensive preparations are
making for Thanksgiving ceremonies at ST.
Paups. A force of 1000 men are at work
daily making necessary alterations, building
staging and decorating the Cathedral which
is closed to the public.
Petitions have been presented to Parliament
contesting the seat of Mr.. Nolan just elected
from Galway.
Paris. 9. Consay rendered his resignation
as project Of the Seine. He will probably be
succeeded by Augustin Cochin.
A despatch from Nice reports that MIR.
Curtin American Minister to Russia was en-.
tertained on board Of the United States
steamer Shenandoah by Commander Willis
yesterday. The banquet was proceeded by
boat race in the harbor, and was followe ed
by ball ON board of the Shenandoah.
Berlin, Q. In the diet to day during de.
bate on the education bill Bismarck said the
government was disposed to propitiste the Ro.
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News From Washington.

Washington, g. The committee on appro-
priations has finished the army appr0pria-
ton bill which appropriates over S29 900 O0O
and is now considering the deficiency bill
The amount to be appropriated foots up thus
for to S., 600 900.
John N. Ehle, clerk in the third auditors
office in the treasury department, was arrest
ed this afternoon on warrant at the instance
of the third auditor, who charges him with
stealing from the files of certain abstracts and
evidences of Indebtedness upon which to base
fraudulent claims against the government
The auditor says the accused had one set of
vouchers by filing them in connection with
fraudulent claim, but at present it is inn
possible to tell whether he ever succeeded in
actually obtaining any similar claims through
the office. Ehle as he distracted papers,
passed them over to supposed confederate,
but who in reality was detective employed
to watch his operations. He was required to
give bail.
The trial of w. B. Stokes indicted for aid
ing and assisting for money in the prosecu-
ton as general or attorney of claims against
the United States while member of Con
gress, and receiving gratuity in consideration
of his services, was ended to-day. The jury
after being out four hours were unable to
agree anu were uischatkeu, staHuins nine !or
conviction and three for acquittal.
A gentleman of New York has addressed
private letter to a Senator stating that he
has received intelligence from England that
although the tribunal of arbitration had not
yet considered the respective statements of
Great Britain and the United States, the
British Government has reason to believe the
arbitration will not award a gross sum of
damages to. the United States, therefore
Great Britain desires the American statement
to be amended or modified to meet the al
tentative of assessment of damages.
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Church Directory,

ORTHODOX CONGkEGATIONAL.-G CHI
State ST., between Bridge and Oak streets. No
preaching service at O'Clock P. NJ. Preaching
tomorrow by Rev. James H. Boob Of Andover
FIRST BAPTIST,-Corner Winthrop and Perham
SITS. No pastor. Morning service 1880 A. NJ
Afternoon 230 p. NJ. Evening p. NJ. Preach.
FREE BHPTisT.-stste street, north Of Bridge
: G.. +. Penney, pastor; residence Summer street
Morning service 1890 A. NJ. Afternoon $50 p
n. Evening r. NJ Preaching tomorrow by
METHODIST EPIsCOPAL,-Green street, east Of
STATE Martin Or tine
vice 70 80 A. NJ. Afternoon $40 NJ. Evening
r: NJ: Preaching tomorrow by the pastor
Morning service 1850 A. N: Evening service P
N. Preaching to-morrow by the rector d,
No pastor. Morning service 1880 A: NJ Sab
bath School service atl2 AN. Evening preach
ing service a. Freezing iomorTHw by Rev
UNITARIAN,-Corner Oak and State SITS. Nc
pastor: No preaching tomorrow.
O'Brien, priest; residence near the church,
Preaching tomorrow by the priest
Y. NJ. c. A.-Rooms in Darby Block. Water Street
evening a. !. O'CLOCK. Mission Sunday schoo
every Sabbath morning 1t 9 O'Clock Religious
exercises every Sunday afternoon at O'Clock
The Congregational, First Baptist, Free vii
Baptist and Methodist Churches hold social con
ference meetings in their vestries every Wednes
day evening, at seven and one h If O'Clock.
NORTH AUGUSTA,-M. E. CHURCn-Rev. F
w. Smith, pastor; residence at the pasonage, ne <
door north of the church. Preaching every Sab
bath at 1890 A. NJ. sabbath School at IL NJ
Prayer meeting at . p. NJ. Preaching tomorrow
by the pastor.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL, HALLOWELL.-Re,
o. NJ. Cousens, pastor; residence opposite church
Morning service, 1890; Afternoon service, 2.3O
Sabbath School LIS p. NJ. Preaching to.mor
row by the pastor.
SOUTH PARISH CONGREGATIONAL, HALO
WELL.-Rev. c. G. McCully, pastor; morning
service 1880; afternoon service 2-30 Sunda!
School lis T.. NJ.
BAPTIST CHURCH. HALLOWELL.-Rev. A. r
Crane, pastor. Morning service 1890; afternoon
service $50. Preaching tomorrow by the pastor
FREE BAPTIST CHURCH, HALLOWELL.-Rev
Mr.. Heath, pastor. Services at usual hours.
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| In the Senate Thursday q bill to estaAl,.h
. semi.monthly mail to China was reportsd
The bill for the calling Of o., 900 600 Of ths
three per cent. certificates monthly IA
passed. Senator Sumner withdrew his con.
| sent to cancel the "white" section Of his civil
rights amendment, and . motion 70 strike 4
out was lost. It was, however, amended by
| removing the section concerning Churches.
A final vote was not reached. In the House.
in the Pennsylvania contested.election case,
the committee reported in favor of Mr.. NJ.
ers, the sitting member. The educational
fund bill was passed as amended. The
greater part of the day was spent in drawing
for seats,
Secretaries Boutwell, and Robson appeared
before the House committee on commerce
Thursday morning and pi esented their views
upon the best means for the revival Of Amer.
lean commerce. Secretary Boutwell, offered
bill which he had prepared, providing for .
graduated system of bounties, ranging from
ten dollars per ton for iron ocean steampships
down to six dollars for coasting vessels, and
the same amount for Ave years to cod and
mackerel ilshing- vessels. Mr.. Boutwell, ex.
planned fully the provisions and intent Of his
bill, and Secretary Robson urged the meas
ure as necessity for the future navy of the
country. General Butler will give the COM
mttee his views to-day. The proposition 70
bestow direct bounties will be likely to meet
determined opposition in the House.
The Boston Advertiser says: The friends
of the national education bill are much
pleased with their final triumph in the House
Thursday. They have succeeded by careful
management and strict attention in keeping
their original bill intact and bringing it out
almost complete from the multitude of amend
ments and substitutes in which its enemies
hoped to sink 1t. The only amendment of
special Importance attached to the bill 10 that
OF Mr.. Goodrich, providing that the nationa!
public school fund shall be distributed among
the States in proportion to the illiteracy Of
their population, which will give the vastly
greater share of the money to the southern
and western States, whose representatives
voted almost unanimously in favor of the
plan. The amendment recognizing the exis-
tence of separate schools for white and col
ored children is hardly approved by some Of
the most prominent supporters of the bill,
who believe that the time 10 past for such
discrimination in our legislation. On the
final vote the division was substantially on
party lines only few of the republicans
going over to the democrats to defeat the
bill.
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ard. About 70 have been converted or re.
claimed and most of the families in the place
have been blessed. A Free Baptist church OF
twelve members has been organized.
Stockton has no settled minister at the pres
ent time. Rev. Mr. Thurston of Searsport,
supplies the pulpit for the Congregationalsts
at Sandy Point, and Rev. Mr.. Reed has been
preaching for the Universalists at Stockton
Village.
The report of Mr.. Berry, the agent Of the
Somerset Bible Society. made Jan. LIST. shows
that he has visited during the year 434G fami-
lies, having canvassed 20 towns and planta.
tons; 39l Of these families were without the
Bible. There were given away 3l2 copies,
and sold $50 copies, amount of contributions
Sl30.75. A number of Irish Catholic fami-
lies and spiritualist families have been found
who rejected the book even as gift Most
of the destitute, however, we're rejoced and
sometimes overjoyed to receive it. Other
statistics have also been collected. In refer
ence to church attendance and Sabbath
schools some of the statistics are suggestive,
to say the least In one town, of BIG fami-
lies, 1874 are non attendants; in another 10
out of $50, another LOG out of 234. One
town reports G20 children and only 10 in the
Sabbath school another 307 and only Al,
another only SO out HOG, and another So out
Of 1888. These are not forlorn towns, but
places where we should expect better things
In many of the back towns and plantations
the report is, "no stated meetings and no
Sabbath Schools"
SUNNY SIDE--There was spontaneous gath
ering at the parsonage Of the Baptist church
in Warren on the 3lst ult. The friends left
behind them many substantial tokens Of their
esteem for the pastor, Rev. o. Richardson,
and his family. The Pensioners of Rev. D.
H. Hennaburgh, of the Pine street NJ. Z.
Church in Portland, gathered at the vestry
the other evening and presented him with
several substantial tokens Of their regard.
Rev. G. w. Fuller was placed upon the sun
ny side by the people of North Paris, on the
3lst ult.,-when not only his own church,
but people Of all denominations visited him,
leaving substantial tokens of regard. The
East Winthrop people have been making Rev.
Mr.. Bryant and family glad with liberal pres
ents and kind words. At Christmas also they
were remembered in similar manner.