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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-04-26

SCRIBNER's FOR May" The Insanity
of CAIN is the suggestive title of the most
remarkable article in the May number of
Scribner's,' and one which is destined to
attract wide attention. In the way of
"pictorial' papers, there is weird little
poem by Miss Maria X. Oakley, with dec
Grafton by the author; Mr.. Rhodes ar
ticle on Gavarni, the John Leech of
France, illustrated by some of the engrav-
ings that have lately been made in Ameri-
ca; Stanley's paper on -Four Great A fri
can Travellers with Il number of lively
illustrations, and Cuba and the Cubans,''
giving us, by means of pen and picture, a
good idea of the situation in that unfortu-
nate island. Miss Ledyard's designs ac-
companylng Mrs. Walkers amusing story
are very bright, and the japanese pictures
in the Etehings are as funny as the letter
press descriptions. We find a fine critical
paper on Walter Savage Lander, by Ed
mund G. Stedman; also some timely hints
on "The California Journey" by Susan
Coolidge; an interesting account of the
Civil Service Reform; the part of SAKE
Holmes story, 1.-The Elders Wife,
bright little sketch 10y Kate W. Hamilton
ton of DR.. Hollands story "Artlur Bon
pocihS ny j.
Trowbridge, George Mcdonald, Thomas
Dunn English, and others. Dr. Hollands
"Topics of the Time" are entitled Thou
Shalt Kill. g Mitigating Circumstances,
"Cruelty to Men and Women "Ciyil
Service Reform The Old Cabinet con-
tains I" Reckless Moments and couple
of sonnets in the Italian. manner. In
Homo and Society there are pithy papers
on "Our Old Books and Periodicals."
"Less Glitter" Making Presents" etc
In Culture and Progress there is a brief
paper by Col. IIigginson, in which he
quotes the opinions of various educators
ip regard to his proposition as to Inter-
Collegiate scholarship, and also an excel
lent account of English Parliamentary
Rules and the late Ministerial Crisis
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MARRIED.

-CHIDESTER-O the 10th
instant, at Zion NJ. +. Parsonage, by
Rev. ]. Barnett Mann, ROBERT MARKEY
and SARAH J. CHIDEsTER.
DAVIS TYSON - On Thursday, April
18th. by Rev. John S. Bush, of Phila-
delphia, Rev. II. II. DAVIS and AMELIA
\. Tyson, all of Wilmington, Del.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Philadel-
phia, April 10Th, 1873, by tho Rev b.
ID. Thomas, JOSEPH NJ. STURGEs and
NATE r. kooKoGEY.
Y-WRIGHT.-At the NJ E. Parson-
age, in Elkton, on the 18th inst, by the
Rev. f. Miller, SoLoMAN CLAY, to Miss
NATE WRIGHT, both of this county.
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"Big Elk" complains in his COM
mentaries that the Editor of THE WING
started a report that he was crazy. We
did no such thing. When we last saw
him his head was level as prairie. His
Democratic admirers started the story we
believe, which of course was big joke on
of getting up a pretended "tear" with
THE WING, in order to lash the Democrats
over its shoulder about their mismanage-
ment of the Public School, Roads, Taxes,
&c. Give 'em fits, "Big Elk" give 'em
fits They will swallow it all if they read
it in The Democrat. Good doctrine from
their own pulpit is much needed by the un-
washed.
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50. $40, s1o, s25, S35, SIS, SO, $50,
sos, S115, $125, $50. You can buy SEW
ING MACHINES at the prices above men
toned; and you cannot afford to be with
out one Call at the office on Saturdays
only. J. WILKINSON, Elkton.
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THIS AGE OF PRoGREss-How FAST we
60 To what have we grown From the
simplest and rudest necessaries wrought by
the unaided hand of man, we have dashed
into steam and electricity, and yet it is
hard matter for US, in the hurry scurry
of life, to keep peace with the growing de-
mand for our beautiful clothing, which we
are selling so exceedingly cheap. BENNETT
Il Co., TOWER HALL. No. us MARKET
STREET, halfway between Fifth and Sixth,
PHILADELPHIA.
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REWARD.

WANTED, Agents and Peddlers for PRESS
w AND STRAWBERRIES and strains Jams
Jellies, Herbs. Vegetables, Lard Taow Meats Cheese
&c. Over 10000 sold in few localities Sells quick
Every family it. Sewing Machine and other
established agents finding this very profitable
Circulars free. LITrLEgiCiD DANE lO2 Washing
ton Street, Boston, Mass. april II. 1S73-Sw
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DIED.

ENANS.-Near Glenwood, Mills county.
Iowa, March o1st, JAMES EVANS, (of
Wm.) in the 46th year Of his age; for
mcry of this county.
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The Postmaster General and the Railroad
Companies.

A paper prepared by the Post Office De-
partment, on the subject of the compensa-
ton paid railroad companies for postal car
service, as compared with the charges for
first class freight, contains the following
statement based upon the companies own
figures, showing the incorrectness of the
statements published in the interest of the
companies since the controversy on this
subject commenced.
at will be seen that the rate demanded
by the companies (thirteen miles per lineal
foot Of every car per mile rum would make
their aggregate pay for the mail service
between New York and Chicago, with the
amount of car space now used. 1928, 1888 IA
per annum, against 1921, 290.4S of freight
charges for the same amount of space, an
excess of $404 097.96; and that with the
amount of space required in case of ex-
tending double railway post Office service
through to Chicago, their aggregate pay
would be $685., 273.04 per annum, against
1916. $500 of freight charges for the same
amount Of car space, an excess of $57S,-
4S4 So, or more than 1872 per cent, over and
above the freight charges for the same
the proportion of 4. to 49, The freight
charge is slightly under t. miles per line
al foot per mile run. A charge of IL miles
per lineal foot per mile run, for 30-foot
car haul 913a miles would amount to
1856. 1G, an excess of S2312G, or more
than 1856 per cent over and above the actu-
al first-class freight charges of 1925 be-
tween New York and Chicago
TLo w .l,;nrtop N,tiop,l p.oulI;,,, -,
publishing the above, takes occasion to say
of the Postmaster General:
"Mr Creswell is bitter fighter. He
never yields point without most des-
perate and determined resistance. In all
his contests during the last four years, with
contractors, rings, with political factions,
with rich and powerful monopolies, he has
exhibited nerve, pluck and a daring
that Is rare in public men. His contest
with the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany in furthering his project of the Post
al Telegraph System is one of the most
remarkable ever waged by a Government
officer. In many respects it bears a strong
resemblance of Jackson's fight against the
United States Bank
The Republican might have cited, also,
the fight of the Postmaster General for the
abolition of the Franking Privilege, Ger
tainly not less remarkable than the contest
to which it alludes, and won against very
decided opposition on the part Of Congress.
To the fellow citizens of the Postmaster
General, who know his energy and pluck,
this complimentary reference of the RepuJ-
lican to him will be recognized as eminent
" Just and truthful. VERA.
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Notice to Creditors.

This is 10 give notice. that the subscribers of Cecil
county, have obtained from the Orphans Court Of said
county letters Tesamcntary IN the personal estate of
ELI HuRFORD.
late "t said county, deceased All persons having claims
against The said deceased hereby warned to cx hbt
the with the vouchers thereof duly
GA or before tho 18th day of April 1871:
they MAJ otherwise, y law he excluded from all benefit
of said estate. All persons indebted said estate are
rrqurr ted 10 make immediate payment to the suIscr-
beers. Given under hands, this 18th day of April
lsTG. JOB UAINES
HANSON II. HAINES
Executors Of Eli IIurford deceased.
Test-REuBEs u. LAMAR Register.
April 81 lS12-6w
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NOTICE..
WILLIAM II. KNOCK

"VIF-N IIV'N4N -tNU NIFE-
In til" Cirrut Court for Cecil county. In Chancery.
uE3EREp This 2jh day Of April. 1873 that the sale
made and reported by William J Jones Trustee for the
sale Of the M"rtGaged Real Estate OF John Hogan and
wife. he ratified and confirmed unless the
'farl thereof he shown on before the 18th day Of
iun" n"Xt provided, copy of this Order be inserted
u som" newspaper printed in Cecil comfy week
or on month i"fore the 18th day Of May, next.
The Report states the Of sales be SOB 90
DAVID SCOTT. Clerk.
Iru" copy: test, DAVID SCOTT,
April 70, l>,3--lm Clerk.
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NEW ADVER IT'S EMENIrS
$40 REWARD.

SrGAfID or STOLEN away from the premises \
small SETTER BOG whit. with liyar-ruluTed spots ::
about year Old: slightly lame his left fore leg: had
when missed plain leather strap. with plate for
name: will answer to the name Of "CREss. The above
reward will be paid for the of the above described
dog. to T. RRICkLEY.
April 20. 1s,i-Sw Port Deposit. Nd.
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A SECRET WORTH KNowING.-Eyery
number of Peters Musical Monthly CON
tains from eight to ten pieces of choice
New Music, worth at least 81 in sheet
form, and all the Publisher asks Is 80 cents
per number. Think of it, Four or five
Songs, Vocal Duets, Four Hand Pieces
and four Piano Pieces for 30 cents. No
musical family cali afford to be without
this valuable magazine. Our advice is, to
subscribe, sing, play, and be happy. The
May number is just to hand; you can get
it by sending 30 cents to J. L. Peters, 500
Broadway, New York, Or the first four
numbers of 1878 will be mailed for 81.
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GoDEY.-This old favorite magazine of
the ladies, for May. is as fresh and fragrant
as the flowers of that month, whether we
seek it's wealth of beauty in the rich Spring
fashion plates or the varied literary con-
tents of the Book. Its old familiar face
ever wears the freshness of renewed youth,
and grows brighter and younger with age,
if such paradox can be allowed in lit.
erary sense.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
WANTED.

GOOD MECHANIC, 10 conduct Coach and Wheel
wright Shop. lnuui!e OF DAVID HARLAN
CHuRCHvuLE
April 2G, l>13-lw Hartford county. Md
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NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

TEACHERS from the First. Second and Third DIG
rcts who may require Books for the of the Schools
will please apply TUESDAYS of each wesk-if they
apply nj tle Office in Elkton-ani their applications
must be endorsed by the Commissioner of the Districts
Mr.. q. Biil" JOHN SQUIER
April 70. lN1:;-3w Secretary
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FiSTEN YOUR WINDOWS!

No SPRING 70 Nrtak no cutting Of snsh cheap. durable
very easily applied; holds sash any place desired
and seffIstener when the sash is down. Send stamp
for circular and SIX coppcrbronZed locks to any
address in the L. s. postpaid receipt Of 80 CENTS
Liberal Inducements TO the trade Agents wanted. Adj
dress REISINGER SASH LOCK CO.. No. AIS Market ST.
Harrisburg. Pr.
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TRACT OF LAND.
ALSO.
/ CANAL BOAT, | SAIL SCOW

AND RIGGING large Anchors | Cage Anchor,
Cedar Canal Boat Pump. Cedar SCow Pump. Suarry
Cranes barrel Gran" Oil ! Derrick and Rigging com
plrte. Railroad Trucks Lumber Wagon, :: Horse
Carts large Family tarrare. set Raising Screws lot
Of Rim. BOLT. AMI Il variety Of other articles.
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APRIL 18th, 1873.

sos p CtNFWEil..
GL0 JOHNSON.
JAMES +. JACKSON,
April %, lsT3-lv Auditors.
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Administrators Sale,

Ry virtue If order of the Orphans Court for Cecil
county the uud r..n,d. Administrator of J. j. Heck
deceased. will offer at Public Sale. the premises
in Port Deposit. Cecil comfy Md On
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-06-07
Counting One Hundred.
HOW DANBDRY MAN KEPT HIS TEMPER.

A Danbury man named Reubens recently
saw a statement that counting one hundred
when tempted to say an angry word would save
a man great deal of trouble. This statement
sounded little singular at first but the more
he read it over the more favorably he became
impressed with it, and finally concluded to
adopt it. Next door to Reubens lives a man
who has made five distinct attempts in the past
fortnight to secure dinner of green peas by
the first of July, and every time he has been
retarded by Reubens' hens. The next morning
after Reubens had made his resolution this man
found his fifth attempt to have miscarried.-
Then he called on Reubens. He said:
"What in thunder do you mean by letting
your hens tear up my garden?"
Reubens was tempted to call him mud
snoot, new name just coming into general
use, but he remembered his resolution, put his
rage down and meekly observed:
"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight"
Then the mad neighbor who had been eyeing
this answer with great deal of suspicion,
broke in again:
"Why don't you answer my question, you
rascal?"
But still Reubens retained his equanimty,
and went on with his test.
"Nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen,
fifteen, sixteen"
The mad neighbor stared harder than ever.
Seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, TWEEN
ty-one-"
"You're mean skunk" said the neighbor
backing toward the fence.
Reubens face flushed at this charge, but he
said:
"Twenty-two, twenty-three, twenty -four,
twenty five, twenty-six-"
At this figure the neighbor got upon the fence
in some haste, but suddenly. y.thinking of his
green peas, he opened his mouth:
"You mean, low-lived rascal, for two cents
could knock your cracked head over barn,
and would"
"Twenty-seven, twenty-eight," interrupted
Reubens, "twenty-nine, thirty, thrty-one, thir-
ty-two, thirty three"
Here the neighbor broke for the house, and
entering it, violently slammed the door behind
him but Reubens did not dare let up on the
enumeration, and so he stood there alone out in
his own yard, and kept on counting, while his
burning cheeks and flashing eyes eloquently
affirmed his judgment. When he got up into
the eighties his wife came to the door in some
alarm.
"Why, Reubens, man, what is the matter
with you " she said. "Do come into the house,
But he didn't let up. She came out to him,
and clung trembling to him, but he only look
ed into her eyes and said
"Ninety- three, ninety -four, ninety five, nine
ty-six, ninety seven, ninety eight, ninety nine,
one hundred-go into the house, old woman,
or I'll bust ye.
And she went.-Danbury Netcs.
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@- correspondent of the Ellicott City Times,
writing from Danville, Virginia, under date Of
May Oath, 1873 gives the following Interesting
sketch of the life of John Randolph, of Roanoke,
a name familiar to almost every one:
"Southside, Virginia, is the scene of somv o,
the most remarkable and noteworthy incidtnr,
in the life of John Randolph, OF Roanoke. Among
these green and broad fields he sported with his
friends in the chase of the fox, sport of which he
was peculiarly fond. His famous speech deliver
cd at Halifax Court House, in 1927, upon the
subject of changing the Constitution of the State,
now matter of history, is said to be the best
oration in every respect that ever eminated from
uim. Not far from here is his old homestead,
which stands without any changes, except those
made by time. During visit which made in
persona in January last, was much disappointed
at the rural appearance every thing about the
place presented. II is certainly lesson to the
growing pride of the present day when we view
the simple, and almost might add rude, domi-
cle in which tie noted John Randolph lived
The estate lies we'll and is watered by small
stream called the Roanoke-(not the Roanoke
river)-from which he took the cognomen by
which he is known in history. The whole estate,
which is very large one, is perhaps the most
fertile in Southsde, Virginia, but at present il is
cultivated only by few struggling negroes,
hich gives to it the changed aspect it now bears.
Not far from his mansion under stately tree re-
poses all that is mortal of this once renowned
man. He is buried with his head to the rising
sun, custom peculiar to the Indians. l came
from this spot with reflections upon the utter in
significance of human greatness. The best and
most ennobling attributes of the soul are derived
from practice of true virtue, and good name,
at last is the only legacy that will outlive moral
ityn
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1873-06-07

The BANKER Who LIVED LIKE NABoB ON
OTHER PEOPLES MoNEY.-On Wednesday OF last
week, the magnificent furniture of Harrison
Grambo, the bankrupt banker of Philadelphia,
was sold by order of the United States Marsh
al at the residence, No. 2109 Walnut street.
The house itself is palatial building, with a
double front, having bay windows, and is spa
cious and commodious within, and well worth
the expense lavished upon it in the purchase
of furniture. The lower floor consisted of the
drawing room on the right, with the reception
room in the rear, both laid with rich Axminis-
ter carpet; the windows hung with handsome
Swiss lace, and containing an elegant and sup
erbly carved oiled suit, spring seats, covered
with rich crimson satin brocatelle. This suit
is of beautiful design and tastefully upholster
ed, and has extra linen covers. On the left, en-
tering the front, is the library, a commodious
room, with bay window, and also elaborately
furnished, with Swiss lace window curtains,
handsomely carved walnut cornces and orna-
ments, large and elegant French-plate man
tel mirror, etc. The bookcases were filed with
works by the ablest authors, all newly bound
and in excellent condition. In the rear of the
drawing and library is the dining-room,
in which the piece Of furniture most worthy of
notice was large and magnificent oiled wal
nut and ebony-fnish sideboard, with Tennes-
see marble top and shelves, and three large
French plate mirrors in the back. This cost
originally about 1900, and was sold for $3.50.
The hall and stairs to the second story were fur
nished in accordance with the other partments,
the floors being covered with English brussels
carpet. Upon the walls hung several very fine
photographs, and from the ceiling pendent ele-
CANT cut glass hall lights, Chinese style. The
furniture in the bed chambers and sitting room
in the second story equalled in magnifcence
that of the lower floor, though being considera-
bly, different in style, to suit the purposes for
which these apartments were used. When the
doors were thrown open to the public, the
throng began pouring in, and from that time
until the sale concluded, surging mass was
going in and out.
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The PHILOSOPHY OF LIVING True independence,
so far as one can be peudent, is accessible
both to employers and employed. The secret is
to undertake no more than can be managed, and
TO determine that you will have hours of relaxa-
ton, when you can dismiss the cares of business
from your thoughts. As poor Richard has it,
"Drive your business, and do not let your bus-
ness drive Jon." Ia eager competition men give
themselves too little rest, and undertake too
much. Some one asked an English statesman
and jurist how be could get through the amount
of labor which be performed. "As a thief gets
through horse-pond," was the answer 81
dragged through it," There is too much of this
dragging" both among the English and among
ourselves Sometimes men make solid gains, se-
cure m!q looqs ol GepuuW no 7rasncb fatgued to
- '--- t-~~~ 49, '"'sa't- "o)Bector whose
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CONCERNING THE SoUL.-A preacher once en-
deavored to teach some children that their
souls would live after they were deed. They
heard his words, but did not unders tand them.
He was too abstract; he shot over their heads.
Snatching his watch from his pocket, he sal id,
"James, what is this l hold in my hand ?"
"a watch, SIR"
ga little clock" said another
"Do you see it?"
eyes, sir"
"How do you know it is watch ?"
at ticks, SIR"
every we'll can any of you hear it tick p
All listen. After a little pause:
eyes, sir, we hear it?"
Then he took off the case, and held that in
one hand and the watch in the other.
"Now, children which is the watch?"
sThe little one in your hand sir"
every we'll, again. Now, will put the case
aside-put it away down there, in my hat
Now, let us see if you can hear the ticking"
eyes, sir, we hear it," cried several voices.
"Well, the watch can tick, and go, and keep
time, you can see, when the case is off, and put
in my hat. So it is with you, children. Your
body is nothing but the case. The soul is inside.
The case may be taken off, and buried in the
ground; may be cast into the fire, or thrown
into the sea, but the soul will live on just as
well without the body, as this watch will keep
on ticking when the case is laid aside.'
Now, that illustration and that thought will
live in the minds of those children who heard
it forever.
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@oefrg.
LOVE ME LAST.


Friend, whose smiles have come to be
Very precious unto me-
Though know drank not first
or your loves bright fountain-burst
Yet grieve not of the past,
So you only love me last
Other souls may find their joy
In the blind love of boy
Give me that which years have tried,
Disciplined and purified
Such as Drawing storm and blast,
You will bring to me at last
There are brows more fair than mine,
Eyes of more bewitching shine
Other hearts more fit, in truth,
For the passion of your youth;
But their transient empire past?
You will surely love me last?
Wing away your summer time,
Find love in every cline
Roam to liberty and light
shall never stay your flight;
For know when all is past,
You will come to me at last.
Change and futter as you will,
l shall smile securely still
Patiently trust and wait,
Though you tarry long and late;
Prize your spring till it be past,
Only, only love me lastl
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Mss~"We are born in haste" says writer
"We finish our education on the run; we mar
ry on the wing; we make fortune at stroke,
and lose it in the same manner to make and
lose it again in the twinkling of an eye.-
Our body is locomotive, going at the rate Of
twenty-five miles an hour; our soul is a high
pressure engine; our life is like shooting star,
and death overtakes us at last like flash OF
lightning"
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g~In the course of sermon delivered by
Mr.. Beecher, the other day, ne referred to the
subject of humbling ones self before God. ~
beseech you," he said, "to avoid that kind of
crawling, that prostration that takes the man
hood out of man. l don't think that God
wants to have any man crawl before him like
worm. don't think he is any more pleased
to see that than you would be to see your chill
dren act so. 1 have a little dog at the farm
that when 1 come is so exceedingly glad that
he lies down and squirms and rolls over on his
back, so that want to kick him. That same
dog, although so affectionate, will steal chick
ems. Now, dog don't know any better, but a
man does, and it seems to me as if men think
that if they humble themselves before God, and
say all manner of crouching things, that will
fit them for the work. There is no manliness
in this"
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"A singular wreck occurred near Consho-
hocken, on the Reading railroad, a short time
ago. A heavy rope with hook attached fell
from the tender of freight train, one end of
which was secured to the tender. As the rope
and hook dragged along the track the hook
caught in a switch and turned it, thus caus-
ing the engine and tender to run into coal
train and wreck several of the cars.