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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-12-20
PROPOSAI4S FOR
WRAPPING PAPER and TWINE.
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
w,S;rJNITny ID ~ D.cnmbnr Y 1871


SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this De-
parIment until the Sth day of Janualy, 1874 at IL
o'rlo noon for furnishing Wrapping Paper and Irvine
for the IF til" iost aicrs ia tho United States for
year f"p: taa l., day Of February lSi the said
articles delivered, free of expense TO the Depart
al the F.,Nk A"ENcY Of the Post Office Depart
mrnt. Washington, DC.
The quality and the estimated quantity of each arti-
c,e required are specified below:
1900 re'ms Of Wrapping Paper, 2ox % inches in
size, and to weigh % pounds to the rsam each
r-am t" contain 20 perfect IIires.
15J Of Wr.ppins Paper, 26 10 inches in size
aud :" weigh % pounds TO the ream each realm
IL contain ~ perfect quires.
10000 pounds Of Cotton Irvine. to be s-ply. and to
measure from - to II5 yards to the pound.
Of sufficient strength IL sustain n weight of IL
pounds, and To he put MP in balls weighing
about half pound each. and bonnd MS not
To hrcome Loose or tangled ia transportation.
5000 pounds of coSrse Hemp Irvine. to be 3ply, and
To measure irn,a 20 10 10 yards to the pound,
and to be put up in balls weighing from to
two pounds each, and so bound az not TO become
loose or ta' gled in transportation.
Samples Of the articles vetnirei will be furnished to
persons who desire t. hid application 10 the First
As. start pG,t!aast-r-';eneral. Washington. d. c.
More al less than tn" estimated quantities may be
ordered the necessities Of the Department may
qm,re. at the discretion OF the Pos tterGencra
Awards will he male for each article separately, if
deemed most advantageous To the i-s,rtuient
Ri Is not made in conformity With this advertisement
will not ir considers!
Each e; u.ust furnish with his proposal suaran-
tees u ais ability To comply with his hid and ccrf
cal" from postmaster that snch guaranturs reliable
persons.
bond with two sufficient Sal'fcs will lie required
to each contract.
failure to furui.A promptly any article contracted
FOR, or an attempt to impose upon The Department
'r'itns inir"r in The opinion of the P"stnstertien-
cr l." those contracted for will he considered sncen:
cans" for the forfeiture Of the contract.
The Po:tmtsrrticneral rcsrry the right 10 reject
anr "r all l!, if in his opinion 1t i, lurcd by the
interests Il the DrIntaitG,,'nt
Proposals must lac endorse, the envelope " Pro-
lr.;i. fnr Wrapping Paper Proposals for rwime :;
aud addressed tIrs Assistant Postmaster Genel
WirsingtOn b. G.
INO. A. j. CRESWELL,
Dec b. lS.3-iw Postmaster General
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Port Deposit Items.
Chrtstmas-D eath-Alneost a FIght-Duck
ing-A Crying Eri1.

Christmas is coming, rs evidenced by the
displays in tha shop-windows, on which
juvenile eyes are feasting in anticipation.
Plump turkeys and jovial ducks and geese
are reveling in unlimited supplies of food,
to fit them for gormandizing epicures at
the all important Christmas dinner. We
understand that many little dears Of the
genus homo, feminine gender, are TO be
sacrificed on the altar of Matrimony as the
season of Christmas revelry begins. We
wish them long life and happiness, to enjoy
their new-found pleasure.
A member of the Colored Brass Band
died few days since. He was followed
to the grave by his brothers of the Band,
which enlivened the town while passing by
the strains of solemn music.
Two of our colored pugilists tried their
muscles the other evening until they got
tired. They then clinched and leaned
against lumber pile to rest. After ma
ture reflection, they thought the better
way was to put off the set-to till more
favorable season.
Ducking has been rather unfavorable so
far this season for the duckers here Occa-
sionally one of the fraternity is blessed
with good luck; but some of our old duck
ers report rather poor luck, as they never
return with more than one duck.
It would be well for parents to inquire
closely into the whereabouts of their chill
dren after nightfail during these long
nights. The street is not fit school to
raise youth to be gentlemen or ladies'.
Many can date their downfall from their
association with street rowdies, and such
training will make them fit subjects for
our courts and prisons.
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Rising SUN Items.

The Rev. G. ID. Watson lectured on
Tuesday evening in the town Hall for the
benefit of the Mite Society ON Gods I'm
age in Nature. The turnout was rather
slim, but the lecture was quite able and
interesting.
On Wednesday night Frank A. Comfy
gave us a plate of hash in his inimitable
style, in the Town Hall.
The present fine weather has given late
farmers a chance to finish up corn husking.
Some Of the early ones are blowing sod for
spring crops.
The usual weekly report of smashed
up railroad employee" was prevented this
week by the man drawing back his feet
just in time-he jumped at the moving
train, fell to the ground, &C., all right, but
ierked back in time to save his feet.
4 wooden picture frame of carved pieces,
interlocked together, made by one of the
Wilmington bank burglars, while in prison
at New Castle, was exhibited at the drug
store few days ago, and both from the
novelty of its construction and the notorie-
ty of its constructor, attracted great atten-
ton.
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Report of Franklin School.

The following is report of the ex-
animation of the pupils Of Franklin Pub
the Fall term, Nov. 2Sth. 1878:
The highest average is 100 and those
who obtained an average between 100 and
90 are: Eddie Rowland, So; Emma Brown.
and Annie Whitelock, aG!; Henrietta
Rawlings, 9j; Lizzie Reburn, Poll Everist,
Frank McMullin, Frank Whitaker and
Willie Noyes 933; Joe. Heckart, 90; Enoch
Noyes, 81; Poll Everist attended every day
during the term; several only missed one
or two days. We would be pleased to see
any one who may feel interested to visit
our school and see what work we are do
ing. F. 7. ).
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PREMIUMSt PREMIUMS!
A Valuable Magazine Free!

We will send THE CECIL WING for
1874. from January LIST, and a copy Of
WOODS HOUSEHOLD MAGAZINE, or .
copy of THE JOURNAL OF THE FARM, for
5000. Or for $3.50 we will send
The WING and WooD's Household
MAGAZINE and q handsome Chrome
YOSEMITE FALLS, dimensions IA 20
inches. This is beautiful landscape
chrome, much superior to the majority
of premium chromos.
Woods Household Magazine IS
frst-class family periodical, published
monthly, and any home circle receiving
it's visits for a year will reap many
times the value of the entire outlay in
pleasure and useful information. THE
HOUSEHOLD is much improved and ranks
among the best family periodicals of
the day.
The Journal of the Farm is one of
the best, neatest and most practical
Agricultural publications issued from
the American Press. 1t is published in
Philadelphia, and we have selected the
Journal from large list of agricultural
papers as the very best one to supply
the needs of the farmers of Cecil
Every one who examines it will be sat
isfed that we cannot speak too highly
of this publications. Both magazines
may be seen at our office.
wSend in your orders at once,
ACCOMPANIED BY THE Cash, and receive
a copy of the magazines.
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Cont Proceedinss.-The Circuit Court

Court ProceedingS.-The Circuit Court
has continued in session during all of the
past week. The following cases have been
tried and disposed of since our last report:
Benjamin c. Pearce as. Henry S. Cou-
don ; an action on a promssory note for
$780, enduls ed by the defendant, which, in
the course of business, came into the hands
of the plaintiff. The defence set up that
defendant intended when he endorsed the
note to add " President after his name,
he being such officer of an incorporated
company of this county, but through over
sight omitted it. Tried before a jury, and
verdict for plaintiff for S450.77. Clinton
Mccullough and Jones for plaintiff; Con-
stable for defendant.
John G. Boulder. by his next friend Us.
the p, w. & B. r. r. Co.; an action for
damages alleged to have been sustained by
the plaintiff, by being struck by train of
cars, while crossing the track Of the defend
ant in carriage ono Winter night, about
two years ago.
This was companion suit to the one
tried last term, in which plaintiffs brother
was party. and who recovered some $500
damages. Tried before jury. who, after
being out some hours, rendered verdict
for plaintiff for 81 damages. Motion for a
new trial was fled by plaintiff. Constable
for plaintiff; Jones and Alexander Evans
for defendant.
Miss Lizzie A. Rawlings rs. John Brown
.Jr. Suit for breach of promise of mar
riage The case was compromised by de-
PENDANT paying $500 and costs. W. S.
Evans for plaintiff; Constable for defend
ant.
Joseph Phelps as. VIM. X. Deacon; an
action for years rent Of store in Elk
Neck, alleged to have been rented by
plaintiff and his wife, who is since dead, to
defendant who, through some reason,
failed to occupy it, and who alleged that
the renting was only conditional that he
should be able to sell ont his business in
Philadelphia. On trial before jury as our
report closes. Constable and Wilson for
plaintiff; W. S. Evans and Archer for
defendant.
The appointments Of Deputy Clerks were
approved and confirmed by the Court, as
requested by the Constitution.
Court will adjourn to-day until Monday
the 9TH of January, when it will again meet
and proceed with the trial of criminal
cases, and all others on the civil docket,
until its labors finish.
Lecture.-Rev. Thomas L. Poulson will
lecture for the Ladies Mite Society, at
North East NJ. E. Church, on Tuesday,
December 30th, at = o'clock P. NJ. Sub
ject-.' Odds and Ends of European Tray
ell Price 30 cents for adults; Is cents
for children.
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PROPOSALS FOR
LETTER. BALA-N NOES.
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., December s, 1875.

NAsHlNGTON, u u, December y, 1915.
SEALED PROPOSALS will he received at this De-
partm.nt until the StG day Of January, 1874. at u
o'clock neon. for furnishing Letter Balances for the
the past Offices in the United States for year
and after the LIST day of February, 1874 of the
following description, namely:
First Balance, capable of weighing eight ounces
avoriupu, weight, 10 lie graduated down TO quarter
ouuces. OF these it is supposed that 600 will be
waited.
Second. Ea!anres OF the same capacity graduated
10y the metric grinIne system OF this class leo
may be required
Third. Balances capable of weighing four pounds
avUrduD0S weight. TO be graduated to half Of
this class it is supposed that 200 will be wanted.
Perfect accuracy, strength and durability will be re-
.,urcd in tie Balances to he furnished.
Samples II each description of Balances
pany each bid and the bidder WHO may obtain the
tract will he required Ia fIrnish Balances of a quality
equal in all respects 10 The sample.
Each Balance must be well and securely packed in
box for transportation. and delivered free of all
pen-e. /" the Flank Agency, Washington D. c.
More or less tIIn the estimated quantities be
ordered. thu necessities of the Department may
require the discretion Of the Pastmi- -tirncra
Awards will hr mad. for each article separately if
deemed most advantageous 10 Ia. Department.
iI- made in conformity with this advertisement
will not he considered.
Each bidder must furnish with his proposal guaran-
Of his ability 10 comply with his bid and cert-
cate froGI postmaster that such SuaranOrs reliable
persons.
A bond, with To s;aj isn't suretes, will be required
to each contract.
failure t. furnish promptly amy article contracted
FIR. or any attempt 10 impose upon the Department
articles inferior in the opinion of the Postmaster
General 10 those contracted Tor, will he considered su
.ient for tine fol fixture of the contract.
Proposals mast he ndorsed on the envelope, Pro-
rpsS for Letters Baiamc"s, and directed 10 the First
Assistant PostmasterIeneral, Washington, u. c.
JOHN A. j. CRESWELI.
Dec II. lS':'-Iw Postnias teT-iSeGeI
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WOOd1aSyn and Vicinity.
DEATH Of dyed Persons Winter Sports

James Fliest of this place was buried at
Hopewell on Sunday. Aged IS years. lie
had been a member of the NJ. f. Church
for near 40 years. Funeral service at the
church. Rev. Mr.. Cook delivered a very
impressive sermon. Text Philippians LIST
chapter 21st verse, For me to live is
Christ and to die is gain" Mr.. James
Clifford, of Upper Principle, aged SO years,
was buried at the same place on the 10.li
inst. His funeral was attended by ten of
his Children. l understand that he had
never buried a child, which seems arrange
in this changing world. There was forty
grandchildren present. Mrs. Deborah
Beatty was buried at the Chapel burying
ground, near Battle Swamp on Tuesday,
10th inst, aged rs years. Rev. Mr.. Mar
tiudale officiated.
Battle Swamp has rare attractions for
the fox hunters, / saw them returning
from a hunt Monday evening with dead
reynard across saddle. Mr.. Boyd has
very fine fox which was taken alive on
Saturday. Said to possess great speed;
about one thild of his tail is white. They
intend starting him from tho Scamp nn
Tuesday 23rd inst. and expect to put 80
houRds on the trail just to get his record.
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and commission by the President as Agent
of the Blackfeet Indians. The new APP
pointee is well known in Helena and
throughout the Territory. For several
years he held the position of Receiver OF
the U. S. Land Office, and while acting III
that capacity, discharged his duties honest.
ly and faithfully. His successor was Sol
Star. the present incumbent. We regard
the appointment of r. +. May as good
one, and the news will be hailed with salts
faction by host Of friends in this Terri
tory. He will, we understand, start Tor
Montana about the 18th of December
The following items are from the
Oxford Press:
AT the meeting of the congregation of
the Presbyterian Church of this Borough,
on Thursday last, it was resolved that it
was inexpedient to hold fair and festival
this winter. The meeting adopted the
envelope plan or system of systematic Civ
ing for the gradual extinction of the debt
on the church.
-Willison Watt, of Lower Oxford town
ship, had about $25 worth of sheep killed
by dogs during the past fall.
The second lecture of the course of
luC lIduitS ILltt S'tiCtN VA bhiNihS 'ui w -
be delivered on Tuesday evening next. Dec.
23d, by Rev. Fl. w. Warren. Subject
Sights and Insights Abroad.
The bridge of the Peachbottom Rail
way, over the Octoraro, was finished 50 AS
to be crossed by the train on Saturday.
Track laying is now going rapidly forward
on the Lancaster county side, and If the
weather and other circumstances are favor
able there is no doubt but the train will
run to White Rock next week.
The following is the receipt by which
the ham which took the first premium at
the last two fairs to the Oxford Agricultural
Society, was cured: For 500 pounds of
pork-21 pounds Of fine salt, pounds
of brown sugar and J pound of saltpetre
Mix and rub well on the meat once day
until the whole is applied. 1t is best to
put the mixture in a tub or box during the
operation. Lay the meat on board until
the sailing process is accomplished, after
which pack in the meat vessel. On the
approach of warm weather smoke slightly,
wrap in paper and tie up in close muslin
bags. This will make hams and shoulders
fit for the daintiest eqcure.
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CeCiltOn Items.

A colored man in the employ of William
Ward was seriously injured on the 18th
inst, by coming in contact with horse
foot, the horse had got down in the stable
ard became fastened. The man went TO
assist him in getting up and i'll the animals
effort to regain his feet he struck the man
in the face severing entirely all connections
between the nose and face. No further at
tempt was made to get the horse up for
some time, and not being able to rise with
out assistance the animal died. He was
young and of considerable value.
Rev. Mr.. Walk, of Va, has been appoint
ed pastor of the Episcopal church in
Pearce's Neck
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LccluTG- IKuThStS- ITOtTuCtou 4H6ttHg
improvements in Charlestoun-Sc., Sc.
Davis, Pugh & Co. have the walls up for
their warehouse; size 30x40; also wharf
is being constructed so feet in length along
side.
The fact that Christmas is coming is
strikingly evinced by the large supply of
toys and confectionery in the windows
The little boys and girls are getting their
stockings ready to meet their old favorite
Kriss.
The Mccullough Iron Co.'s Works are
again in full blast after partial suspension
Of a few weeks. Matters were compromis-
ed and now things are working well.
The NJ. Z. Church has just undergone a
thorough renovating process, which adds
materially to the appearance and comfort;
much needed improvement.
The roads across the Neck are almost
impossible. Where are the Supervisors and
what do they do with their allowances.
Poulson is coming on Wednesday night,
31st inst, and at the NJ E. Church, will give
US the last treat in the year and tell us
about what he saw and heard in Europe.
Come out if you want to hear something
rich.
Flour 50 per barrel; pork Sc per hum
dred; butter 30 cents per pound; eggs %
cents per dozen; chickens 10! cents per
pound; turkeys Is cents per pound; geese
12 cents per pound; white potatoes 10
cents per bushel; sweet potatoes $3.50 per
bushel bones cent per bucket, bought by
T. Reed.
Protracted meeting is continuing with
great success at Principle Furnace. While
the meeting was in progress few nights
since one of the happy members accidently
upturned coal oil lamp which exploded
and with difficulty, they saved the members
and church from serious injury.
The enterprisng townsmen, Charles
Cooper and VIM. T.. Richardson are i'm
proving their property in Charlestown.-
We hear the Town Commissioners propose
building a wharf for steamboat landing.
The President and Board of Town Com
missioners, Of North East, paid an official
visit to Chas. S. Perkins, at his new Office
on Wednesday night last We were much
pleased with orr visit; things are looking
up in Perkinsville.
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NOTICE OF TEMPERANCE MEETING.

An adjourned meeting of tho Cecil
County Alliance will be held in Elkton. on
Saturday 9th instant, at 1Ot O'Clock.
Any Church or Temperance organization
not represented in the last meeting. will
please send one or more delegates. A full
attendance is requested, as business of
impo. lance will be before the meeting.
BY order f, ID MCCLENAHAN.
President.
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Pilot Town Items.
Tie Ricer-DeaA Of an Aged Citizsn-
Other Old Folks-Rahroad~ Prospects,
Anxious to Sercs their Country.

The river is high, and still rising; it is
too late for rafting, if there were any
ready.
John G. Way died on Saturday morning
at his residence near Rowlandsville, aged
SO years; he was the oldest man in the
district. There are ladies who are older;
Mrs. Cummings, mother of James Cum
mings, Esq, whose age is 104 years, Mrs.
Gillispie 96 years, and Mrs Gather sc
years.
The prospect fer having the track laid
on the Railroad as far as Peach Bottom in
the Spring is good. They are putting the
ties at all available points.
think | never saw men more anxious
to fill the lucrative offices Of collector and
supervisor than at present.
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THE MARKETS..
Elkton Markets.
COEIECTEO EVERY FRIDAY.
Baltimore Markets.

FLoUR.-Howard street fine ST.. 40; West
srn super $5,50@5.sTI; extra s6.75 choice
do. $7.12t; Western family and Howard
street do. $50. Corn meal, city mills,
So. 75G4.
WHEAT Southern white 175(ElS5 cents,
good to choice; do. amber 1Sj cents, and
common to fair red 135@170 cents: good
to prime Pennsylvania red lGSGe172 cents;
Western spring red las cents.
CORN.-fellow 70 cents; white 650cGS
cents for damp, and 70G73 cents for dry;
Western mixed is dull AT 1G cents; do. new
on track, GS(G60 cents.
OATS are in good demand, with very
light receipts. Southern in lots 1861
cents.
RYE SeGea3 cents.
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l'LiladpIDbia Markets.

Flour scarce and firm; superfine %JGs
$50; extra $6@6.50; Pennsylvania, Inai-
ana and Ohio family extra ST.50Gss. 81
Wheat quiet and steady; red 100 cents;
amber l05(R1GS cents; white $50 cents.
Rye-State % cents. Corn-old scarce; at
T7@7S cents; new GGQ96s cents; yellow
and old Western mixed 77G1S cents.-<
Oats firm; white 56G59 cents, mixed $500
81 cents
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las. T.. MCCULLOUGH,
Attorney at Law and Solicitor in ChanCery
EIETON MARYLAND.
ELKTON, MARYLAND

Careful attention given the practice Of the profess
sion in al, its branches including in Bankruptcy
in the District Court of the United States and
the Court Of Appeals.
ANIe also socits from persons DESTROYS Of disposng
of their Real Estate description of their property.
which he will undertake to sell. commission, regard
ing III. present time favorable Tor the sale of Real
Estate. it properly advertised.
OEFICE-nn Main street. opposite the Union Hotel.
Reinforcement door TO National Bank Of Elktou.
Oct Is, ls.3-tf
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MARRIED.

HAINES-RITTENH December
18th, at Rising Sun, by Rev. ]. H. Johns,
assisted by Rev. S. A. Gayley, HANSON
III. HAINEs and ELLA HITTENHoUsE,
both of this county.
ROBERTSON -SHOBE On the 10th of
June, by Rev. Mr.. Hare, WILLIAM X.
Robertson, of Delaware, to FLORA, only
daughter of James Shobe, Esq, of
this county. delaware papers please
copy.
WELLS-ROBERTS.- Tuesday, Dec.
9th inst, at the residence of the BRIDES
parents, by Rev. John Chambers, JOHN
c. WELLS, formerly Of Elkton, and 5.
KATE ROBERTS, of Philadelphia, former
ly of Baltimore.
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YEA Cough, cold, or sore throat re-
quires immediate attention, as neglect often
results in some incurable Lung Disease
Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup is simple and
sure remedy, and will almost invariably
give immediate relief.
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BALTIMORE HAY AND STRAW MARKET -
Maryland $20G23 per ton, latter for prime
Cecil county, and other descriptions S1SM
% per ton. Rye Straw $1GM17 and Dat
$158l6 per ton, but there is little doing,
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DIED.

CLIFFORD. On December sth, near Upper
Principle, in this county, JAMES GIF-
FORD, in his eighty-third year.
WAY.-On Saturday, Dec. 18th, JOHN C..
WAY, at his residence one mile from
Rowlandsville, aged SO years.
STROUP-Died suddenly, in st. Louis,
on the 18th of November, 1878, THOMAS
CORD STRoUP. Delaware papers will
please copy.
BURD.-On the 18th inst, Of Consump-
ton, Mrs. JOHANNA BURD, daughter of
John and Marguerite Stoecklen; aged
20 years.
Requia est cat in pace.
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--A:S - ~

Furs! Furs! Furs !!-Hudson Bay,
American Mink, Seal. Silver Sable, White
ABSTRACTION. Alaska Mink. Also u fine
stock of Chlldreu's Furs at the GLASS
FRONT.
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IS Acres, l Rood and q Perches,
NOTICE..

All creditors Of the late John j. Heckart hereby
notified TO file their claims against his estate with the
vouchers thereof in the Office of the Clerk of tho Cir
cult Court for Cecil county, within Four months after
the 2lst day of December, next They may otherwise
be deprived OF all benefit from his estate
JAMES BLACK GROOME.
Nov % lS73-ts Trustee.