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The New Orleans bulletin., 1876-02-13
THREATENED ICE FAILURE.

HUDSON, N. Y, Feb. 12.-The fears that the
Hudson River ice crop will be an utter failure in
creases hourly. Contrary to reports, not much
ice has been left over from last year. The ex.
traordinary mild weather has again started the
ice at many places between here and Poughkeep-
sic. All the ferryboats are running. Not over
100000 tons have been gathered thus far. The
average crtp is over 200O,000
The New Orleans bulletin., 1876-02-13

Wants and To Rentinsertedin in the BULLETIN TO,
6fty cents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02

During the year Il new school houses
have been erected. costing i'll the aggie-
gate. 500. 623 -. Total number OF schools
i'll the State is ,l3S. an increase of "a over
last year. Number of pupils enrolled 60, :
131, an increase of 70i The teachers nun
Der | 1876, OF whom I61 ave males, and go
females.
In Carroll, Cecil, Garrett, Somerset,
Prince Georges, and Washington counties
there was slight decrease in the number
of scholars, in the other ten counties a
considerable increase.
The money for the maintenance of the
public schools comes from various sources.
one of which is a tax by each county. 1t
is also procured by Stale tax, the appro-
priatipn of fines by magistrates and against
Illegal oysters dredging. Much difficulty
was experienced in collecting the fines from
the later source in some of the counties.
and III Wic,mico county all the magistrates
iiaes were remItJed by the County Court,
owing to some info! malIty of the law
The total amount received for the public
schools from all sources was this year SEQ,
G,5 -. In 1879 it was $jT9. G36.26. The
balance Remaining on hand this year foot
up $J2, 113 and last year were SIS. 934 IS.
The taxes as laid upon each separate
county is AS follows:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02
Late News Items.

pi;IaoI,>b;, nil ., A. .,.: ..
hor IL, IN ,,.,a,'. '''> '''' 'N' "
w f''
Auction sales of coal this week show a
decline of 10 to l. per cent.
sailed fer Europe to re, :. :, fair CONT y
-r,
y. ~, 900 ni 20 vi Tue nite" states thiS
yea, ~: o'''o'' oushelS' OF ABOUT sixty
ou"'e'> apiece.
/ The Russians ars preparino noutoons IN
cross the Danube. and tile d.snarch of
volunteers into Servia has been resumed
The Turkish army is also prenaripu for an
advance.
n ,,,.,,.
Universalist clergyman and author. died in
Cincinnati on Monday. aged 20 wears, He
was one of the founders of Odd Fellowship
in this country.
r'"S ny tno 'ens oi
WIZ So; '1 D,. 10" ,'. ID, unH" 'oh'
=, p ',.''' ''ii INC i-''"r,us ls'anu,
-, Nv, " 'ney "'e u
80; 1'''' gnu ''i' "' TRANSATLANTIC
The apple crop has been so abundant in
a number of States. and the price so low
, a.. ."I way "'" l" 10 'en cents per pnShei
;,l Ina, 'no .,"l. ms oeen converted INFO
- o.'' "',' ',n,'.e"S vi lhouSanoS
F., ,l,,I Pa ''''e' """ :"
-, ~" p,u'iS MS may oe set
The Permanent Exhibition PROMISES TO
be grand success, the applIcations for
room being already so numerous as to more
. than fill the Main Building. and that fact
give our readers and idea of what the Elk
.n,l;ad f,r .,,,,, o,,I =. 80, "''.
nna,Iy oil ,Ia c,,m,t,a ,.o+>,.,e'','t ',','.
. t,.;I I-':.:. ~ az '.''
49, p.'tp T.i:t: WI r9o"'e 'oo'i III
"a o,ro ''a',ns' N"io''ion iot Tic oisp'ay
The political situation in Mexico is not
very tltterng for the future. The former
chief justice, lgleSiaS. has declared HIM
self Provisional President of the lepubic
| and he is supported by the authorizes of
the State Of Guanainato His platform,
So far as it has come out, appears to be
oaSeo on nos,'il'y 10 Tue troteS,ahtS whose
S"., 10, nav oee" "1 az, anu ioIoeo
!" ue'enu themselves me regular HoV-
W nv n"' ''N1" 'heas"'sH 10 p'oIeCt
','''' NV '.'' "pp''',eo iSiesi"s VIII
p'oo'o'S Sooh eA''iis o's"eo'
Over half million persons visited the
Geological Garden in Philadelphia durjnp
the last six months. The collection of an
imals, &c, comprises between eleven and
twelve bundled, including some of the
finest specimens in captivity. and some
species not to be found in any other L ,olor
zeal garden in thr. universe, Great care is
must be young, sonud, strong and perfect
specimens OF their KIND.
In tho official rau,rt inst f,,;sbad "a,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02

Catholic usages, they are instrumental in
explaining the sacrament.
The sermon in the evening by the Bishop
was on the Catholic doctrines Of the Real
Presence and Trausubstantiation. and was
an able argument in their support. The
text was that portion of the sixth chapter
of st. John wherein the Saviour d ciareS
that He is the living bread, which came
down from heaven" aud promises that the
bread which He will Civ. shall be His flesh
for the life of the world"
The singing was an important feature of
the occasion. and under the direction of
Mr.. Finnan. Although the choir labored
under difficulties, it contributed greatly to
make the occasion one Of interest.
Ia concluding our report we must note a
recent improvement that has been made in
the Church. The sanctuary has been en-
larged and Il beautiful large altar, pro
tusely ornamented with flowers and other
decorations, and having on either side
The statne Of an angel in "a kneeling
posture, has been introduced, making il
very attractive addition to the interior an
pearauce of the Church. ].
- Mis-. NELSON invites all her friends,
especially the little folks. to call and see
the Choice Lot of Fancy Goods suitable
for the coming holidays.
IS Flannels, Blankets and kerseys at
zero prices, at MCCRERY & BoULDEN's
- Ministers troubled with hoarSeness
OF unpleasant tickling in the throat. can
he relieved by one dose of SHKINER's Bal
sam Cough Syrup.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02
The Public Schoel Commissioners

MEETING OF THE STATE ASSOCIATION.
The Association of Puhlic School Com
missioners of Maryland met in Baltimore
on tuesday last. The meeting was called
to order by the President G.. G. Mckay, of
Allegany county; Jamos L. Bryan, of
Dorchester county.
Delegates were present from all the
counties III the State except Anne Arundel,
Chailes, Somerset, st. Mays and Balti-
more city.
Professor Newell read the report in
regard to he progress of the public schools
during the year. This report showed the
following expenditures in each county
from which report was received, also
balance on hand, as follows:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02
3" All the Best Grades Of Segars and
Tobaccos are sold by
G. w. TAYLOR, Stanton's Old Stand

INTERESTING REILGIoUs SERVICES.
Sunday last. agreeable to previous an
nouncement, Rt. Rev. Bishop Becker, of
Wilmington, Del, otfciated at the Catholic
Church iii this town; and, although the
day was an exceedingly disagreeable one.
the Church was well filled by interested
congregations both in the morning and
evening.
The services, which were Of particu
larly interesting character, consisted of
celebrations of Holy Mass, administration
of Holy Communion and Confirmation, eel
ebration of Vespers and Benediction. and
preaching. They were conducted by the
lst. Rev. Bishop, assisted by Rev. Father
ballard.
In the morning the Bishop preached an
| impressive sermon, at the conclusion of
High Mass, death being the main subject
! 1t was addressed particularly to those of
advanced age, but was susceptible of uni
versal application; and in it was set forth
the necessity of being prepared to appear
before the iudgment-seat of God.
The Sacrament of Confirmation was ad
minstered by the Bishop, at the conclusion
of the discourse, to twcnty-ninc persons,
the majority Of whom were boys and girls.
| The latter were, in large numbers taste
! fully dressed in white, an indication of the
purity which the soul should always pos
sess,, aud the most of the candidates had
c"mmuned at an early Mass celebrated by
the Bishop, with many Of the children it
/ being for the first time. Confirmation is
/ one ri the seven sacIaments to be found in
/ the Catholic Church; and, like the others.
according to Catholic teaching, is the
means 10y which Gud bcstows special q ace
/ its administration, therefore is an occasion
of no small importance; and. although the
/ ceremonies connected with it are meaning
| less to those who are not acquainted with
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02

THANKSGIVING DAY IN ELEToN was al
most universally observed. The Presby-
terlans and Methodists worshiped in the
church of the former, where Rev. Mr.
Heberton preached very able and inter
esting sermon TO a good congregation, from
the text: THE Lord hath not dealt 50
with any nation
In the Catholic Church the day was cele-
brated by the usual ceremonies.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02
POLITICAL NOTES.

How trying it is on those who had in
tended to apply for a post. office.
General John T. Morgan was elected L.
$. Senator by the Democratic Legislature
of Alabama, on Tuesday.
Mathew W Ransom was on Tuesday re-
elected United State Senator by the Legis-
tature Of North Carolina.
The local election in Dover, \. H., on
Tuesday, resulted in the choice of 5. H.
Foye, Republican, for Mayor, by TO ma
.iority. and the election of a full Repuli-
can ticket.
In one of the California districts, Pach-
eco Republican is elected to Congress by a
majority of Il single vote. Wigginton the
Democratic candidate and sitting member,
intends to contest the seat.
Tilden has this advantage in being a
bachelor. When he goes home at night
his wife doesn't remind him that he has
made an old fool of himself by spending
barrels of nancy, and not getting elected
afterwards. -Brooklya Argus.
Governor Hendricks visited New York a
few days ago and had a consultation with
Governor Tiden and other party leaders.
1t does not appear that anything of great
public concern resulted, and Hendricks
told an interviewer that his trip had no
political object.
One Of the North Carolina Democratic
papers already throws out the suggestion
that 1.-The proper course for Northerners
to take is Northward." The process of
prescription and expulsion begins early.
But if Northerners go Northward they will
take their capital with them.
There were six counties in Georgia where
not single vote was given for Hayes and
Wheeler. Public sentiment, as expressed
at the polls in that REGION. is unanimous,
as it necessarily would be where only one
political party is allowed to vote. 1t was
easy to run up that $1,000 majority for
/ Tilden in Georgia, with no one daring to
oppose him.
Iowa is the banner Republican State,
her official ma ority for Hayes and Wheeler
being 30, 22S. Every Republican member
Of Congress aud fourteen circuit Judges
are elected, and only six counties out OF
ninety nine give a ma jority for Tiden.
Minnesota gives an official majority fol
Hayes of "a 0OS, and ktusIs rolls mp some
thing like 40, 600. These are States where
people are educated, where the School.
house is found in every village, and where
/ every voter knows just what he is doing.
METHODIST The statistics of the NJ.
+. Church for 1876 are given AS follows
/ Bishops ! /. annual conferences SS-increase
s; travelling preachers II 361 Increase 431
local preachers -. 800 decrease 3.2: Law
members :. 6l3, 560-increase 80, COL; chur eli
edliicrs l., GA increase value OF churches
~, l. n
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02

CHANGE IN TRAINs.-On Monday last,
several important changes went into opera
ton on the Phila., Will Il Bait. railroad.
Moving North the trains leave as follows:
III and 906 A. NJ. and Ar and 8 % p. N.
Going South: 8 23 A. Nj, and POI, 6 "a p.
NJ, and 30 night. The accommodation
train from Philadelphia, in the evening,
leaves that city at 4. 80.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02

THANks.-The undersigned makes CRATE
full acknowledgment to all who have aided
in fitting the big box for the Home of the
Friendess with many useful and acceptable
articles for food and wear. PASTOR.
Elton, Norsnsber 30 1876.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02

LAND SALE.-On Tuesday last, Sheriff
Cooling sold a tract Of land near the Della
ware line, containing 123 acres, belonging
to E. Mortimer Bye, for SIC per acre; j.
Tome, purchaser.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02
:. Rare Opportunity.

WANTEp.-A person with sufficient CAPT
tai as partner and to Term Photography.
$500 guaranteed as share of proceeds of the
business the flst year. For further par
ticulars. address Il. j.. LoDoRE, Elkton
Post Office.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02
PORK MARKET.
Port Deposit lite ans.
Tu= SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE

HI st NDNF @VHTVTI INsTTTC IL
Of the NV Castle P.esbytery, held in the
Presbyterian Church, was "A success in every
respect. President PGrnell d b,ins able
10 be present, Rev. c. p. Mallory WIS
elected President Rev. W. W. Iehertou,
the Secretary of the Institute, was present
and performed the duties of the office.
lhe subjects presented To the Institute
were ably and interestingly discussed aud
the Sunday School work more deeply in
pressed upon all who attended its SESSION.
At the chIidrenS meeting, Friday night,
fine addresses were made by Messrs. Rigg
and WIsong, the latter giving an excellent
blackboard exercise.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02

been made for the holding of a series of
Gospel Services in Eikton, during the com
ing week. They viii be under the charge
of Rev. James Mathews, of Philadel phia.
Mr.. Mathews holds the relations of an
Evangelist in the Free Methodist Church.
The meetings will be held in the line room
lately occupied by Mr.. John Wilkinson, on
North street. The services w,l begin at
> O'Clock on Sunday morrow evening,
and be continued each evening during the
week.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02
MARRIED..

HGUSEK EEPER-VE BY Rev.
Enoch X. Miller, III North East. on
November 2Sth. DR. PHILIP B. House.
KEEPER and MARY V. EEAzEY.
REYNOLDS-WY North East,
by the Rev. Enoch X. Miller. on Sunday,
October Isl, 1876. RICHARD f. REYNOLDS
and ANNIE WYRE.
RICHARDS-SNOW.-By the Rev. J. d.
Rgg, at the residence of the bride's
parents. in Port Deposit. on November
2:5rd. 1876, Jos. A RICHARDS of Ball
more. aud RHoDA A. SNOW, of Port
Deposit.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02
PURELY VEGETABLE,


containing rhr-' southern Roots aud Herbs. which
ailwi>c Providence has placed in cuunir, wh LvE'
ns-r, INST prevail :: vii -, =. 3:::.::; :..::i {;
-::..Ee-.-: :: tie Liver al 5:wal:.
The SYMPTOMS of Liver Complaint a bitter cl
bad tr>t in the mouth Pain ia the Eack, sid Joints
uft-n mi ttk. tnr R.u S.-- S:1a.L: Loss u
Appetite: Bowels alternately cn>tNr and lax: U"t'
ache; Loss Of men'rN, with painful sensation of HAY
i"g failed la do thing which uught have beer
done: cet:.:::-, L7v Spirits, thirk yellow appcaranc,
of tn" Skin aud Eve, dry Cough often mistaken FOL
Consumption.
Sometimes many Of these symptoms attend the disease
others very fw: but the EvEa the largest ia
the body j. generally The Of the disease and il
regulate; i'll trir great suffering, wretchcurss AM
DEATH vii! rneur.
| can recommend ellie cious remedy for disease
Of the Liver, Heartburn and d. p psia simmons Liver
Reg lator. LEWIS Il. WUNDER, 1925 Master Street
ASSISTANT POST MASTER, PHILtrELPHIi
We have tested its virtues. personally. and know
that for Dyspepsia, Biiru-nrss, and Thrnhhing Head
:t.he II is the best medicine" the world ",
have tried forty other remedies before Simmons Live
Regulator. but none of diem gave more than TEN
porary rect but the Regulator not only relieved. bu
cured us.'-Ep. TELEGRAPH AND MESSENGER Macon Tia
MANUFACTURED ONLY EY
j. IL. ZEILIN & CO.,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02

a SEVERE ACCIpENT.-On last Wedmes-
day, Mr.. W. ). Taylor, who is in the
employ of the Pnia. vii. x BALTIC. Rail
road, while helping to unload bridge tim
Der from cars at Perryytle, was strnck on
the side of his head and thrown six or eight
feet, ininring his side and shoulders very
considerably. One side of his head was very
much cut aud he is unable to see cut Of one
of his eyes. He is now slowly mending.
Uatre RepUjlicaH.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02

Is The Jay Bird is the best ) cent Segal
in town. Try them. Sold by
G. w. TAYLOR, in the " Hollow"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02

Us Bountiful nature affords no finer Spe.
citic for skin diseases than Sulphur, Il fact
that is clearly proven by the action upon
the cuticle afflicted with ernptions or ulcer.
Gus sores, of that supreme purifier. Glenn s
Sulphur Soap. Depot, Crittenton's. No
Sixth Ave, \. Y. Hills Hair and Whisker
Dye, black or brown, 80 cents. 90
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02

IS Medicated Red Twill Flannels for
rheumatism, genuine article of fine quality,
% cts. per yard, at MCCRERY & BOULDER
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02

FREE OF CHARGE Druggist will
refund your money if DR.. BULLS Cough
Syrup does not give you satisfaction and
cure your cough.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02

-2aa7,o:, ?:-os: III Be-: m. "a:::-a il .aa w::!5
For DYSPEPSIA. GuN-riPATInN. JaunIic.. ril
I''US attacks. sick UEApA' lE. Collie Del r.seun
Spirits. SOUR STOW ifil. Heart Burn. &c &c.
This utrir",! southern Remedy i, warranted not I,
contain i @le raIt sle uf MERCURY any injurIoU.
IL -L...LI. III.i
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02

Is Fine Muscatel Raisins, 12J cts per
ID: Nright's Celebrated Mince Meat, l25
cts per h., for sale by
MCCRERY & BoULDrN
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02

IS The Virginia City, Nevada, Enter
prise says: "Out of the sixty five votes
east by coored men in Virginia City only
one was cast Tor the Democratic ticket
That one was cast by Billy Bird, who
claims to be 4 colo:ed Irishman."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02
The Main 3 BUILDINGS
OF PHILADELPHIA

WASAMAKER WAREHOUSES; TIE arrn started
WANAMAKERs WAREHOUSES ina 1Ii.iH COrI,,,0 ~
WASAMAKERS WAREHOUSES he Cjd brick L,utE-
WASAMAKERS WAREHOUSES ing Ut SiI,a upd
WASAMAKERS WAREH pU%FS " Uhrt rDiC SANE
MASAMAKERs WAREHOUSES; ,ctu ctal9ra ~
MASANAHERS WAREHOUSES m" iron jrOHtt6t
MANAAAKER,S WAREHOUSES bHiidatG, coreyj.lg
WANAMAKERs WAREHOUSES; FOUr lots, and
WASAMAKERS WAREHOUSES EaOIClt tu und
WASANAKERS WAREHOUSES; near GA X
WANAMAKERS WAREHOUSES HALL.
WANAMAkER.s WAREH"rSEs The h"'tsc il r.
WANAMAKERs WAREHOUSES; ciuSirciy GgUOtDi %
WASAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES cLOtiIitin IUr anu
WASAMAKERS WAREHOT~ Es ,tld boys. Cuti is
WANAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES pOIIudr b,cItss Of
MASAMAKER,S WAREHOUSES he large SsOch. iotc
MASAMAKEHS WAREHOUSES prices, and HtO-
W,SAMAKERS WAREHOUSES roughly rstidRtr
MANANAKERS WAREHOUSES; m,flipdS Of business
WASAMAKERs WAREHOUSES; Origuldtei t1td stu
WASAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES ropTil on N'rC.
WASAMAKER,s WAREHOUSES THE NEW ES-
WASAMAKER's WAREHOUSES TABLISHMESr At
WASAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES TTtilfetHN Il mt
WASAM,KER,s WAREHOUSES Market street Is
MANAMAKEE,s WAREHOUSES q 'conoor 10 the
WANAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES hrOngS OF prD- 10
WANAMhKER'S WAREHOUSES 6k.ily rEsiti,ig Il
WASAMAEER'S WAREHOUSES n cDrCyS "a dr7'cs
WASAMAKER,s WAREHOUSES IN tie h'ol1 Of tie
MASAMAKER,S WAREHOUSES city, aud on on"
WASAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES gTund a.Jpr j.
WANAMAKEN's WAREHOUSES bind bet;ce1. arr
WANAMAKER's WAREHOUSES cHG ttty miIjgG
WASAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES dollars in
WANAMAKER's WAREHOUSES MEN's AND BOYS
WANAMAKER's WAREHOUSES CLoriING
WASAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES HATS ISDCNpS
WANAMAKER,s WAREHOUSES Doors AND SHOES
WANAMAKER's WAREHOUSES SHIFTS ,SD
WANAMAKER,s WAREHOUSES; FyRSI-HIsG
WANAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES GOODS.
WANAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES TRVNE- A<3
WhSAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES NALI-is
WANAMAKEE.'S WAREHOUSES ItCHBER tIloD~
WASAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES LADIES Co>T-
WASAMAK ER'S WAREHJISt1 Tic rUGS III III
WANAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES; hJIse lIru.Nt n,,y-
WASAMAKER'S WAREHnUsES thing but sqi ti.tfi-
WASAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES itG for ercn III
WANANAKER'S WAREHOUSES most It-rD~gtur,d
WiNAMAKER'S WAREuOU SI:S buyers. Tie IfIve
WASAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES; rOfit7Hc 0f jItrjlfs;
WANAMAKER's WAREHOUSES aiIOlCE tho Siatit..;i
WASAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES; Kind Of DrO1tS ~
WANAMAKER's WAREHOUSES hldt goods az M
WASAMAKER'S WAEEHOy,,ES Jrdcrf cheaper aud
WASAMAKER's WAREHOUSES; SsI,2Om 10 chatD
WASAMAKER W NRFHOJSIsS sisslclcye.
WASAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES; h JEi feature Gf
WANAMAKER'S WAREHuI'=ES Hjs business is hy in
WASAMtKER's WAREHOUSES; rite and i1lSia or
WASAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES customers return
WASAMAKER'S WAREHoUSEs ing goods ant fdi-
WASAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES ing hdrk The mUR"V
WASAMAKER'S WAREHOUSES; If HifyGlF nat N,iiES-
W ~ Az L, ER's VA EunIrsI,S Hlll
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DIED.

MASSE1.-On Thursday night 30th ult,
Mrs. ANN p. MASSEY. reIict of Rev. Jas.
A. Massey and mother of Mrs. Virginia
c. Phrous. of this town, died at the resi-
dence of her son-in law. John W. Pho
bus. in Somerset county, Md. aged "a
years. Interment at Easton, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-02

The OXFORD TOURNAMENT This much
postponed affair finally took place on Thurs
day of last week. From the Oxford Press
We condense the following report:
vt /! o'clock the following Judges were
chosen and occupied the stand: J. Ramsey
Hayes, Lower Oxford; J. X. Miller aud W
AhrahamS, Port Deposit, and VI. Whitaker
North East Md, The eight knights who
had entered the lists were called before the
stand and assigned their order of charging
as follows: JOS. f. O Daniel, oxford. Cen
tennlal;' j. ). NIbiock. Oxford. /" Black
Knight VIM. Sloan, East Nottingham,
Nottingham y. \. Hutch ison. Lower
Oxford, Malta" John EVANS. Port De
post, " lvandale;' VIM. = Heckert. Port
Deposit, Cedar iiill:'' Dallas Lore. Mt
Pleasant, Del. " Indianoli:" Jos. VI. Sho-
walter, Oxford, "OxfoId." After instruc
lions were given the knights, the orator OF
the day, Theo. X. Stubs, Esq, addressed
them in a neat and appropriate speech.
The result of the first contest was:
& Centennial " 0, Black Knight" >.
" Nottingham >. "Malt. i, Ivan.
dale 3, Cedar Hill >, "Indianoil i,
j. Oxford >. The two highest having
. tied it was necessary to make another
tilt in order TO decide the question who
should have the first and second prizes
This resulted IN g malta taking two rings
and lndiauola three, when it was an.
nonnced from the judges stand that the
Successful competitor for the first prlZc, a
handsome set of harness, was Mr.. Dallas
Lore. the Knight Of 'lndianoia," and for
the second priZe, line wolf robe. Mr.. A.
\. Hutchinson. the Knight of Malta"
After music by the band the contest for
the third prize was begun aud resulted in
Mr. Jos. NJ. Showalter, the Knight of
"Oyfoid, taking five rings in Two tits,
and winning the plize, an English riding
saddle. Mr.. w. 5. Heckart took three
rings in this contest. The judges awarded
him pair Of spurs for the most skiliful
riding.
The fitting ended, the next procedure
was the crowning of the Queen OF Love
and Beauty and Maids of Honor \ hitch
in this part of the programme occurred
when Mr.. Lore refused to perform his part
As chief crowner, alleging that lie had not
come prepared for such an emergency,
having brought no lady with him aud
knowing none present. But the managers
Of the tournament were not disposed to
give it up SO, and after some volunteer
assistance from Mir. Stubbs, Mr.. Lore was
introduced to one Of our young ladies', who
was finally prevailed upon to consent to
act the queen, and the browning act was
performed upon The stand. Miss Ella
Thompson, of Oxford, was crowned 20 leen
of Love aud Beauty Miss Sue Hutchinson,
OF oxford, First Maid Of Honor" Miss
Helen Mcdonald, of Cleariield, Second
Maid of HONOR" Miss Ada Aorahams, OF
Port Deposit, Third Maid of Honor"
The attendance was large, considering
the previous disappointments and the un-
pleasant weather. The Guards did not.
however, receive IA '.rousiug' BENEFIT, as
receipts, SIG. fell far short OF the ex-
penses. The bali i'll the evening, although
thronged. did not increase the revenue.
Thus ended the first tournament in Chester
county.