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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

CONFERENCES between the leading Dem
indicate very general and earnest desire
for an Early adjournment of Congress. A
date as early as April 18th has been named,
by which time, it is hoped, all necessary
legislation can be secured. While it is not
probable that the work of the session can
be accomplished so soon as the date named,
yet it is manifest that an early adjournment
would be a great relief to large body of
ton. 1t is impossible to conceal the fact
that the session, SO far, has been failure,
and sad disappointment to the great body
of Democrats north. Not measure of
commanding Importance has, as yet, been
proposed, although more than two months
Of the session are past. 1t was not, of
course, anticipated, at the beginning Of the
session, that measures Of positive legisla-
ton would be attempted, nor decided line
of policy adopted, upon which to risk the
temper of the nation, which has been since
SO severely tried by the ill-tempered dis
plays of intense Southern partzan feeling.
Beside, the organization of the majority,
made up of SO many discordant and con-
fiicting elements, has taxed to the utmost
the ability of the recognized leaders The
caucus has been tried in vain, and although
the temporizing policy of the cooler heads
has to some extent restrained the sincerer
utterances of theless polite Southern meln-
bers, yet enough has already been seen and
heard in Congress to give the nation at
largo an earnest of what may be expected
when complete fraternity shall be established
by restored Democracy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

the accidental and distressing deaths of
two men as prominent as Francis Thomas
and Reverdy johnson illustrate forcibly the
uncertain tenure of life. The coincidence
is in itself sermon, eloquent in its silent
appeal to the living, from whose ranks
Death, the great Leveler, hourly draws
fresh examples.
The inexplicable Providence that SO sud.
denly terminates the lives of two men so
richly endowed as they, and denies to them
the kind Offices of friendship and of kin
dred, awes by its mystery, and enforces an
unreasoning faith in the wisdom of the de-
cree. Within short period of each other,
the ebbiug tides of their lives ceases its
flow. Conspicuous contemporaries, dstin-
guished statesmen, profound lawyers, skill
full diplomatists, they share the common
fate Of their race, and return their bodies
to enrich the earth from which they sprung,
by themselves becoming part of it.
81 am not" said Sir Thomas Brown, $50
"much afraid of death as ashamed thereof:
"'tis the very disgrace and ignominy of
"our natures that in a moment can SO dis
"figure US. The birds and beasts of the
IL field, that before in natural fear obeyed
"us, forgetting all allegiance, begin to
"prey upon US"
Had the ordinary avocations of these
mems lives exposed them to such casual
ties as those to which less favored men are
daily liable, the manner of their deaths
would have excited far less remark Death
itself is too common to excite surprise, ex-
cept under circumstances unusual and alb
normal; and such were these cases. Each
had just passed in safety the perils of the
ocean. Each anticipated the closing hours
Of life spent in the companionship of friends
and kindred. There is something startling
in the harsh destiny that awaited them
The mystery of life and death will not al
ways be closed volume. On it's open page
the wisdom of it will be made manifest.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

The trial of Gen. Babcock has been the
continued topic of interest during the week.
The deposition of General Grant has been
forwarded to St. Louis, in which the
President disavows any attempt of General
Babcock to influence him in any manner in
the interest of any of the Government
agents and supervisors implicated in the
whisky frauds, and expresses his continued
confidence in General Babcock's integrity.
The prosecution closed their case rather I'M
expectedly on Tuesday. The case against
General Babcock is wholly circumstantial.
and rests upon the fact of his intimate re-
lations with Mcdonald, Joyce, and others
conspicuous in the whisky frauds, as indi-
Gated by the kilograms that passed between
them. 1t will remain for the defense to
explain the character of the intimacy be-
tween them. Elk Attorney General Will
liams, in his opening for the defense, on
Wednesday, argued that although the case
presented suspicious circumstances, yet not
of such character as would, when fully un-
derstood, impicate the defendant. He ex-
planned the dispatches of General Babcock
as being prompted by friendship, and not
involving any criminal intent upon his part.
He characterized the act of Joyce in pre-
tending to enclose Avery and Babcock each
$500, as trick to convince Everist to
whom the letters were given to mail, that
the distilers were safe in carrying on their
illicit business. A number of witnesses,
among them Gen. n. P. Banks, were ex-
amined and testified to Babcock' S integrity.
Supervisor Fulton also gave important evil
dence to the effect that he himself and not
Gen. Babcock induced the President to re-
woke the order transferring him to St.
Louis. We hope to see General Babcock
fully indicated upon ample and unim-
peachable testimony, such as will set at
rest all question as to his moral guilt. No
merely technical defense will rid him of
the imputation begot Of his intimacy with
corrupt men. Such a defense we hope he
baS
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

THE recent speech of ex-Speaker Blaine
was powerful argument in favor of specie
payment, and thorough refutation of the
fallacies of the infationists, who seek the
perpetuation of an irredeemable paper cur.
rency. He sums up the whole question in
few words. To-day we are suffering
"from the timidity of capital, and SO long
Gas the era of doubt and uncertainty pre-.
walls, that timidity will continue and in.
"crease. Steps towards initiation will make
sit chronic; unwise steps towards resump-
"tion will not restore it."
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REFORNER,

e8"The Spring is coming and Paint will
be needed to brighten up our dwellings,
grown rusty and weather beaten by the
Winter storm. Read the advertisement of
the Liquid Enamel Paint. This paint is
cheaper than the ordinary white lead, and
very durable. If the public would witness
the advantages of this desirable and beau
tiful Paint, they are recommended to view
the new 4merican building, corner South
and Baltimore streets, Baltimore. 1t is
furnished ready mixed by Mr.. Chas. P.
Knight, of No. 81 West Lombard street,
in any quantity, and at reasonable rates.
The article can be applied by a child or
servant.
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The majority report of the Committee on

THE majority report of the Committee on
Elections was made to the House, on Tues
day last. 1t was followed by protest OF
the minority of the Committee, signed by
Messrs. Naill and Lancaster. What earthly
purpose the majority report is intended 10
serve is difficult to imagine. 1t recites no
action taken by the Committee looking to
an investigation of the frauds charged at
the recent election. 1t contains no sugges-
ton as to any remedy Mr.. Harris can avail
himself of, even should he be shown, by
subsequent investigation, to have been de
frauded of his election, but simply reiter-
ates the argument repeated over and over
again by every Ring organ in the State, in
defense of the unauthorized assumption of
the Speaker of the House, in returning
Mr. Carroll Governor, upon the presump-
We evidence afforded by the returns, to
--lblish the fraudulent character of which
the House had ignored every attempt Mr..
Harris, in his communication to the Com
mittee, called its attention to the fact that
he had no redress in the premises. The
action of the House in installing his com,
Petitor had left him without remedy, and
had rendered useless and unavailing any
further contest on his part. After quoting
his letter, the Committee proceeds to de-
Tense of the regularity of the action of the
Speaker of the House as being strictly in
compliance with Constitutional require
ment, and recognizes Mr.. Harris personal
withdrawal from the contest as dscharging
the Committee from further consideration
Of tho case, unless it should appear from
the testimony adduced in the Legislative
contests "that the election of November
"2nd was marked by irregularities suffi-
cient to affect the validity of the whole
"election on that day."
The Committee might have spared itself
the pains of making SO absurd report,
since no one is credulous enough to suppose
that any evidence, however conclusive,
would convince either the Committee Or
the House of the validity of Mr.. Harris
claim, or would secure for the thousands
Of voters, whom he represents, any redress
for the ontrages perpstrated at the last
slsctitn.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

MIR. KELLEY feels unhappy because he
was unable to follow Mr.. Blaine's financial
speech Immediately with a proper antidote
for the hard money heresies. He is aux
ious to reply as soon as possible, and to
obtain an opportunity will, tomorrow, in
troduce resolution setting apart Saturday
next as session of debate only. He will,
if this resolution succeeds, deliver a speech
on Saturday, which he intended to deliver
in the place of the one made by Mr.. Tar
BOX, the receiver of the copy of MIR. Blaine's
speech, which was stolen at Bangor.
n. T. Times of Monday
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

THE rapidity with which news reports
magnify, as they fly from point to point, is
strikingly illustrated in the case of the re-
port of the death of Hon. Reverdy John
son. By the time it reached Canada it
had changed shape entirely, and Montreal
newspaper announced that he had been
murdered, and at the same time published
a brilliant editorial on the Nervousness of
the crime. His abilities and virtues were
correctly set forth, but their recapitulation
were simply used to more deeply color the
blackness of the supposed murder. The
article makes very curious reading.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19
DIED.

CH1Ck.-1n Howellville, on February It'll,
of pneumonia, DAVIS, infant son of John
F. and Missouri Chick, aged month.
STlTES.-On Wednesday, the 10th inst. +,
Mrs. HARRIET Sites, relict of the late
Gen. Henry S. Sites
The funeral will take place to-day at II
O'Clock, from her late residence Services
at the Presbyterian Church. Her friends
are invited to attend,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

THE PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET
The cattle market was very dull this week
but prices were without material change.
$500 head arrived and sold at 7(G73 cents
for extra Pennsylvania and Western steers:
54(G6a cents for fair to good, do, and 4Qsl
cents per pound gross, for common as 10
quality. Sheep were in fair demand. 1000
head arrived and sold at HOT cents pei
pound gross as to condition Hogs were
higher. 1890 head sold at $11(G12. 80 pei
100 pounds net, according to quality.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19
THE MARKETS.
ElktOn Markets.
CORRECTED EVERY FRI
Ralfimara Markets.

FLouR.--Howard Street super So. 1904
do. common to fair 81. 25(G5; do. good to
choice $5.25G5.37; do. family s.. 50G6 -:
Patapsco family $50; do. extra S. 2j.--
WHEAT.-Southern red 81 35(Gl 10; amber
S1.5oG1 81; white 81. 20I1.50; Pennsylva-
mia 81 37CGl IS. -CoRN.-Southern yell
low 5S(G59c.; white at 5S@G3c.; Western
mixed 81 cents.-OATs.-Go to prime
Western mixed 41G43c; Southern white
43@45c. Pennsylvania 40Gl5 cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

~ The old established house of Gushing
& Bailey, 246 Baltimore street, Baltimore,
by their advertisement in another column,
call the attention of the public to their e1
tensive stock of everything in the book
line. They have full assortment of all
classes of books, which they offer as low
as can be bought in any other market
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

A PAPER AT NEwARK-M-. J. II. Row
lenson has removed the Saturday Visitor
from Wilmington to Newark, and issued
the paper from the latter place on Satur-
day last. The new venture starts out with
reasonable hopes of success, and will, no
doubt, succeed. This week it will be
changed in named to the Ne,cark Record.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

tS-T To our sporting friends.-We would
call yonr attention to the card of Alex.
McComas, of 81 South Calvert street,
Baltimore. He has always in stock, every
thing in the Sportsmen's Line, and manu-
features to order anything you need, from
Fish Hook to Breech-loading Gum
Any of you having good muzzle-loaders,
can have them changed to breech-loaders
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19
MARRIED..

AY-REESE.-AtM NJ. Z. Church.
in Chesapeake City, on the evening of
the 10th inst, by Rev. f. b. Newman,
HENRI A. LINDSAY and SALLIE C. REESE,
both of Chesapeake City.
GS-RUTTER-On the 9th inst,
at the residence of Alex Rutter of Elk
Neck, by Rev. l.. Laytield, WILLIAM H.
Ceilings, Of Philadelphia, to EMMA S.
RITTER, Of this county.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

HAMBLEToN, who disgraced his name
and nation, by branding his son with the
infamy of John Wilkes Booth, and who was
honored by the majority in Congress with
the Chief Clerkship Of the Committee on
Ways and Means has, at the request of
Mr.. Morrison, the Chairman of the Com
mittee, stepped down and out.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

sB Ladies, when you visit Baltimore,
60 to Geo. W. Taylor & Co.'S, II North
Charles street. You will find there a
beautiful display of everything in the way
of Window Curtains, Piano Covers, Table
Covers, &c. Read their advertisement in
another column.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

az Messrs. KRONER & Klinesmth, the
Cedar and Willow ware Merchants of Bal
timore, No. % South Charles street, pre-
sent inducements to our merchants that
cannot be surpassed elsewhere. Read their
card, then go see them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19
ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that application
~ will he Hlaie to III" County Commissioners of
Cecil county, by petition at their first regular meeting
after the eleventh day OF March, 1876 for altering and
widening the public road leading from the end of
the BIdg" over the bctOrdru creek. Rowlmdev ille
towards itncaotsr between the sail end of the Bridge
and point short distance beyond the Rolling Mills
OF the Mccullough Iron Company.
Fob 5 iS1t--ftx
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

eS-Our old friend, c. W. Maxwell, is
stock full of everything in the line of fine
groceries and sportsmens goods. He also
makes specially of fine liquors; no medi-
Gated compounds kept. His liqsors are all
pure, and his selection covers everything
i'll that line. Drop in and see him.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19
ELKTON. FEBRUARY 10, 1876.

On Monday last, another resolution look
ing to the resumption of specie payments,
offered by Mr.. Hale, was voted down by
party vote of 1877 to SO. Hard money gains
no friends on the majority side.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

tX- If you want stencils, stamps, brands
of any character, hotel or key checks, or
anything in this line, call upon or order
from w. X. Lanphear, corner Gay and
Lombard streets, Baltimore. You will be
dealt fairly with.
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NOTICE.
JOHN FORD AND WIFE

JOHNSON SHIPPERS AND WIFE AND OTHERS.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil county In Chancery
ORDERED, This second day Of February, in the year
1916 that the second sale made and reported Ivy William
j. Jones and L. Marshall IIanes. Trustees for the sale
OF the Real Estate II John Shippers deceased be ratified
ami confirmed unless the contrary thereof he
shown before the sh day If April next; provided
copy OF this Order I've inserted in some newspaper
printed in C"ril county a week for month
before the Sth day of March next
The Report states the of sales to he S. co.
4. ". MITCHELL. Clerk.
True COPY: test A. W. MITCHELL
Feb ), lS76-lm Clerk
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

tE-All persons wanting Scales of any
description. should call upon Rich'd Muir
dock, "A South Charles street, Baltimore.
His make is pronounced superior to any in
column.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

tY-D. X. Osbourn Il Co., "a German
street, Baltimore, offer full stock of
everything in the Book and Stationery
Line. Paper Bags, Irvine, &C., at low
figures
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

WE have this week. two very spicy and
interesting letters from our Washington
correspondent. One on the first page and
one inside. Read them
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

FUNERAL OF REvERDY JoHNsON.-The
funeral of Hon. Reverdy johnson took
place, on Sunday afternoon, from his late
residence in baltimore. Among the mourn
ers were Chief Justice Waite and Associate
Justice Hunt, Fields, Bradley, Strong,
Davis, Miller and Swayne, of the Supreme
Court of the nted States; Senators Ferry,
Anthony, Howe. Merrimon, Norwood, Ran.
dolph. Oglesby, Frelinghuysen, Morrill,.
Hamlin, Thurman, Ransom and White;
Attorney General Pierrepont and ex-Post-
master General Creswell; GOV. Carroll, of
Maryland: all the Maryland Representa-
tves III Congress: many members of the
Maryland Legislature; the Mayor and Coun-
ellis of Baltimore. Judges of the State
and City Courts; members of the bar, and
other prominent citizens. The services
were conducted by Rev j. S. B. Hodges,
Of St. Paul,s Episcopal Church, of which
the deceased was commitment, and A.
VI. Randolph, of the Emanuel Protestant
Episcopal Church. The interment took
place at Greeumount cemetery. Thousands
of people gathered in front Of the residence
Of deceased, and at the cemetery, to pay,
by their presence, tribute of respect to his
memory. Flags were halt-masted through
out the city, and from one to five o'clock
in the afternoon the bells were tolled
ELECTIoSs.-At the municipal election
held in Philadelphia, GU Tuesday, fifty
members of the Common and Select Coun.
ellis were voted for. In four wards there
were no choice. In the remaining ones the
results were: Republicans elected, 26;
Democrats, Il; Independents, lmostly Re-
publcans) :. The Ledger says: The gen.
eral result exhibits larger proportion of
good class Of Councilmen elected than
has been the case for many years. This is
true of both the new men not heretofore in
councils, and Of the present members who
were candidates for reelection.
The Republicans carried the municipal
election at Harl isburg, e-electing Mayor
Patterson by LOO majority, and securing
both branches of the Council and the
School Boards, on Tuesday.
The local election in Wiiliamsport, Pa,
on Tuesday, resulted i'll the choice of Stark
weather, Republican, for Mayor, by 112
majority; Lowe, Democrat, for Comptrol-
Ter, by 80 majority, and Langsdorf, Repub-
lican, for Treasurer, by 1G0 maiorty.-
Seven Of the Councilmen elected are Re-
publican and five Democratic
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19
IS l-2 Acres of Land,
NOTICE.
GEORGE +. PASSNOR
Is.
JAMES TRIMBLE AND OTHERS.

'NEIF..f I'M IT WIN Nv T VI FKS.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil unity. In Chanc.Iy
ORDERED, This end day of February. 1876 that til,
sale made aud reported 10y William J. Jones and l.
Marshall llunes, Trustees. for the sale Of the mort
gagged real estate of james TrmLle he ratified and con
hrmci. unless to the contrary hs shown on or
before The 18th day of Mar, next; provided, copy
inns Order he inserted IN newspaper printed in
Cecil county "nce week for month before the 29
day If February next.
The R"port states the amount of sales 10 he s97 g..
A. W. MITCHELL. Clerk.
Tru" copy; test A W. MITCHELL,
Jan. -. lS16-lm Clerk
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19

The Clerk of the National House of
Representatives has appointed Elias Polk
as Messenger. He is colored man. and
came to Washington with James X Polk
when he was first elected to Congress.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-02-19
Also will he offered the !ollowi 8
PERSONAL PROPERTY:

| Extension Table Walnut Table, ! Lounge lot Of
ihnins Room and Rocking Chairs. 5 pair Reistrads .
Bursaux, WHshSauds, 3 Iookingglas- Hat Rack
Feather bci-- Mattresses. Briiiug. &c, Cock Stove
and Fixtures complete lot Of Pite-waIe lot of Queens
ware Carpet. ol-ci"th. Trunk Dulcim"r and extra
Case also many other articles i'll the line of household
furniture 40: mentioned herein.
TENSION all sums If $40 and over a credit OF Six
months viii be given upon approved norc payable at
Rising sun Banking Company, bearing interest from
date If not paid when due: all sums under that amount
cash II II. HAINFS.
J. G. liTSDNtN. AuCt. Administrator c. T. A.
Feb l9. lS16-:w
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FOR RENT.

THE Calkins' FARM, on the road from
Il Elkt"n I" North East containing about 10 acres
one-half cleared Good Brick House, Stable &c
For particulars aPply 10 ID. S LACEY,
Feb D. ls7h--iw Mechanics Valley
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FOR RENT,

THE BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, in
4 Elkt"n opposite Mrs. Grcrmrs suitable for either
enc or tw" families Possession given the 25th
March. Inquire at
Feb ). lS7G-tf THE NATIONAL BANK