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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18
A PROMISING SPEAKER.

Not the least conspicuous among the
great and good statesmen of the period
whose abouuding and comprehensive
patriotism has long since endeared hin
in the hearts and affections of the
American people, stands prominently
in the Democratic foreground, the figure
of Mr.. Randall, of Pennsylvania, popu
larl Y called Sam Randall
A favorite with his party, a popular
chief among the representative loca
leaders of his deestrict," Philadelphia
Democrats point with pride to the
political record Of /" our Samuel" who
midst all the perplexities and cares o.
office, never forgets his constituents at
home or grows careless of their loca
interests.
Being near the home of this eminent
political philosopher, it was but natural
that a Philadelphia correspondent of a
Texas paper should desire to "inter
view" so distinguished a National
oracle, on the important and weighty
questions Of the hour Now, if there
is one section of this great and glori,
Gus, reunited, pacilicatcd, and rehar=
monized country of ours that Mr.. Ran
dali loves more than another, it is the
South. If for any one State he cher
ishes special affection. that State is
Texas. If outside of the city of Penn,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18
THE INDIANS,

1t would seem as if the immense cost
in blood and treasure of the annual
Indian campaigns, which have been
repeated year after year from the time
the government was established, would
have, by this time, taught our legisla-
tors that there was something radically
wrong in the policy pursued towards
these wards of the nation" That
policy has been demonstrated to be
wholly inefficient to either kill or cure
to exterminate the Indians or civiize
them. 1t is time some other means
were tried to at least prevent Indian
depredations, if not to civilize the red
men and convert them into respectable,
selfsupporting citizens At present
they are our aboriginal tramps, depend
ing upon the charity Of the government,
and, when that fails, they burn and pill
lage, just as do the more civilized tramps
in New England and the Western States
The government has made them pau
pers by paying them apremium for idle
ness. Experiment has shown conclu-
sively that, under proper auspices they
can be made good, self-supporting citi-
zens. AT many of the agencies they
have been taught to work for their liv-
ing, and to depend upon their labor for
the means of support they have been
schooled, and in many instances have
shown remarkable proficiency in learn
ing. There is no reason why the gov
eminent should not do on large scale
what has been done in the way of ex-
pertinent on small scale But the
first thing to do is to break up the tribal
relations of the Indians, and to recog-
niZe each male as a reasonable and re-
sponsible individual; bring him under
the restraints of civil law, and hold him
as much accountable for his misdeeds
as white men are held.
Three or four years ago, Gen. Candy
conducted campaign against the Mo-
docs, in which he lost his life, and many
soldiers were sacrificed. Last year a
long and expensive campaign against
Sitting Bulls band resulted in the
slaughter of Gen. Custer and nearly
all the soldiers of his command. This
year, Gen. Howard has been conduct
ing a campaign against the Nez Perces,
in which the Indians continue to keep a
day or two ahead of the troops Gen.
Gibbon succeeded in overhauling de-
tachment of them and at once attacked
them. The result appears to have been
drawn battle, with quite a number of
our officers and men either killed or
wounded. And so it goes on from wear
to year, the government continually
sacrificing its soldiers, but gaining moth
ing towards subduing the hostile bands
or approaching any nearer settlement
of the Indian question than it was fifty
years ago.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.--ThS is a
nation of enlightened freemen. Education
is the corner. stone and foundation of oul
Government. The people are free to think
and act for themselves, and that they may
act wisely it is necessary that they be well
Informed. Every individual gain increases
public gain. Upon the health of the PEG
pie is based the prosperity of a nation, by
it every value is increased, every Joy en-
HANGED. Health is essential to the accom-
pliShment of every purpose: while sickness
thWarts the best intentions and loftiest
aims. Unto us are committed important
health trusts, which we hold not merely in
our own behalf but for the benefit of others
In order that we may be able to discharge
the obligation of our trusteeship and thus
prove worthy Of our generous commission,
it is necessary that we study the art of
preserving health and prolonging life. 1t
is of paramount Importance to every person
not only to understand the means for the
preservation Of health but also to know
what remedies should be employed for the
alienation of the common ailments of life.
Not that we would advise every man under
all circumstances to attempt to be his own
physician, but we entreat him to acquire
sufficient knowledge of his system and the
laws tnaG govern 1t, tnaC ne may be pre-
pared to take care of himself properly, and
thereby prevent sickness and prolong life.
In no text book will the people find the
subject of physiology and hygiene, or the
science of life and the art Of preserving
health, more scientifically discussed OF
more plainly taught than in "The People S
Common Sense Medical Advertiser" by Il.
V. Pierce, NJ. d., of Buffalo, N. Y. 1t is
a volume of over nine hundred large pages,
illustrated by over two hundred and eighty
two engravings and plates, is elegantly
bound in cloth and gilt, and is sent post,
paid. to any address by the author at the
low price of one dollar and fifty cents a
copy. Nearly one hundred thousand copies
have already been sold, and the present
edition, which is revised and enlarged and
more especially adapted to the wants of
the family, is selling very rapidly. 1t
treats Of all the common diseases and their
remedies, as we'll as of anatomy, physiology,
hygience, human temperaments, and many
other topics of great interest to all people,
and is truly what its authors styles in,
" Medicine Simplified."
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18
Our NeigllbOrS.

Agents of the Baltimore and Ohio, Read
ing and Pennsylvania railroads are on the
line of the Delaware road soliciting ship.
ments over their respective roads to the
cities Of the West.
On Tuesday afternoon the heavy rain
which passed over the county brought along
with 1t a track OF hail, which fell for sever
al miles about here. The hail stones were
quite large, and proved, in many instances,
disastrous The fruit is greatly injured
Mr. A. D. Shaeffer cashier of the Farmers
and Mechanics Bank of Westminster Md,
was found dead in his barn at noon on
Tuesday with his throat cut and a revolver
lying by his side, while in his hand he yet
held razor, with which it was apparent he
had committed the rash act.
Sometime in 1854 Or '65, Howard John
son, formerly butcher in this town. in
driving drove of cattle up the State road
some of them ran off into 4 thicket on the
farm now owned by B. Frank Truck at
the Blackbird Camp Ground, four miles
above Smyrna. In chasing them ont, Mr..
Johnson had his gold watch pulled from
his pocket by bush catching in the chain
and he was never able to find it. A month
or so ago MIR. Truax had the cripple cleaned
off and in grubbiug up the roots one of
his colored men found the watch in the
mire, but he nor any one about the pre-
misses had any idea who the owner mig hit
be. Mr.. Truax did not live on the f,rm at
the time the watch was lost. Mr.. Johnson,
who now lives in Chester Pa, happened
to hear of the finding of the watch, how
ever. surprising it might be his. came to
see about it, He recognized it at once and
purchased it from lad who had given the
black man a coat for it. The hands and
crystal Git was an open face were gone,
and the main spring and other parts OF the
works rnsted out, but the case was good as
ever. 1t had been imbedded in the muddy
branch for over twelve years. 1t was .,
bequest to Mr.. j., from his father. Mr.
Johnson s uncle, who was driving a drove
of cattle up the road about month ago
heard of the finding of the watch, so that
it was by cattle driving that the time piece
was both lost and found. - Smyrna Times
Mr.. Johnson was formerly resident of
Elktop.
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which it is the right and the duty of every
man to take part in all the elections and all
proceedings by which government is con-
stituted and directed. This was the grand
idea of our fathers; on this corner stone
they founded our great Republic One
glimpse at the system they repudiated and
discarded has given me fresh veneration
for their wisdom and their courage. 1t has
also increased the sense of obligation we
owe to cherish and protect and transmit
unimpaired to our children the great herit-
age left to us.
But, my friends, l must put curb on
my words. Travellers are apt to be talka-
tive, and the kindness of friends has kept
me going from Sandy Hook to this TIRES
hold. Were every recollection of my trip
blotted out save only the welcome given
me in the harbor, in the city of New York,
from step to step homeward and now here,
that memory would remain one of the best
of my life.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18
CHEERING NEWS.

Very satisfactory and encouraging
intelligences comes from the coal re-
gions. Late dispatches state that
the wages of the GOLFERS employed by
the Pittston Coal Company and by
the Butler Coal Company have been
advanced 10 per cent. There has been
little or no disturbance at these points,
and the advance is not extorted from
the companies by threats, violence or
unwise destruction The workmen,
upon receiving the intelligence, gave
vent to their satisfaction by parading
the streets in an orderly but joyful way.
The example was contagious, and the
Phoenix Colliery has made a similar
advance. The Hallenbeck Coliery, it
is expected, will follow. There has
been no strike at these mines, and a
thoroughly good understanding has ex-
listed between the employers and the
employed. This advance, instead of
being the result of killing and wound
ing of each other and the burning and
destruction of property is the outgrowth
of the mutual good will existing be-
tween the two classes An investiga-
ton of the wages received by the men
was made, and it was discovered that
the laborers had cause for complaint
that they were working for starvation
wages. The operators declared that,
had there been threats of violence or
mob intimidation used, no advance
would have been made; but in the alb
sence of these, they felt that the labor
ers were entitled to greater compensa-
ton, and the advance was promptly
determined upon. Throughout the re-
cent strike, amidst the strongest temp
tations to join in it, the men had re-
manned loyal to the companies, and they
determined to repay their allegiance in
substantial manner. The time NAV
come when such mutual forbearance
and good understanding will not be so
uncommon as to demand special notice,
but just now this instance comes like a
puff of cool wind in the midst of hot
day
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18
IN MEM0RIUM.

At meeting of the Aguew National Christian Tenn.
Prrancc Union of Port Deposit Md. held August 10th
s'' III" undersigned committee was appointed draft
resolutions OF respect to the memory of Harry l.
A"nrw.
To ply the last tribute of love and RESPECT 10 the.
memory uf our departed friends with whom in tn.
ordinary paths of life have walked and abored is of
itself sufficiently sad and mournful bur when are
called upon 10 pay e last tribute love and respect
10 the memory Of one who in ordinary degree has
been useful ami beloved in life loss for Ian
guage I" express mournul sadness with which ,ucl,
an event el>hronls US We may ask why 50 pccu-
harry nttri both physically and mentally, HARRY L.
AaNEW TO pursue the great and glorious calling i'll which
he had enarkoi-thr work of Temperance reorma ton
Why one young beloved and SO slunaly su,ccss.
ful should he removed iy t. chill hand of death ",
fail to answer II is of those dispcnsutious Of AN
Al-Wise yet mysterious Cod which under
stand. With grateful hearts should the T. turn to
that God and thank Him that He raises up midst
great aud good mcu-thu such He brought into our
town Harry l.. ASnew and permitted linn to remain
among Us even i'r 50 short time that He permit i
us to sit within the sound of his voice find peace and
learn wisdom thrrefr"m: and that he dead to say
Thy will. o Mysterious tiul, be done.
When great and good man. whose energies lay. been
eXcrtcd in the right the >upinrt of ,rut
the reformation of deba,ed and fallen men, and whose
benign influence has been ielt and recognized by the
intellectual and fined, has been removed nv death il
is but right and just that those for whom and anon.
whom l." !ahnrrd should manifest their sorrow anl
respect III some hchtting token. That Harry L. Agncw
was such doubtless is acknowledged y all who were
fortunate enough to lie brought in contact with him.
Tier lore, We resolve
l. That the work of temperance refprlna on has lust
in the death of Harry L. Agnew one of its greatest
most useful and Elective champions.
= That As the mott, of the pledge he advocated WIS
"mace towards none and charity Tor all 50 in his
intercourse with the dryotrrs of he iras cLarthie
and bearing "ars against the sellers thereof won
in greater ratio the Friendship and affection of both
j That coming am 'ng IL stranger his nlnnly
dignity, genial maiinrrs. the fearless an! power with
which he advocated III, cause lie espoustd at once
elevated him above suspicion. and tn;rel him to all
with whom lie came in contact.
l. That we mourn the "SS Of one 50 highly gifted and
useful: that copy Of this al and resolutions Ice
inserted IN each of til" county papers ui OF more
hr sent 10 the hereayrl family.
Il. llAiNES cCtLLOrNH
n. b. SMITH,
ADAM FEEPLEs,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18
a Result of Distracted Digestion.

Among the hurtiu consequences Of ohstruct-t digaS
ton, is TIA" mprOvrri>mcn of the blood and since IL
dcclatve condition Of the vital fluid only produces
dangerous organic weakness, but according: the hest
medical authorities. sometimes cansrs aSphyxia it is
apparent that t" improve the quality Of the blood 10y
promoting digestion and assimilation is wise precar-
ton. HoStettcr's Stomach Bittcrs is precisely the
remedy for this PURPOSE since it stimulates the
juices conquers those bilious and IRREGULAR
ties which interfere with the digestive processes pro-
not's assimilation of the food by the blood puriticS
as well as cnrches it, The signs of Improvement in
health in consequence of using the Bttrs speedily
apparent i'll accession of y,or, gain bodily sub
stance and regular and active performance of every
physical function.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

Cheapest Fu-sa aai sas: Family Medicine in tie W,.li
For DYSPEPSIA CONSTIPATION, Jaun,lice. Bill
ions attacks SICK HEADACHE Coliu, Depression OF
Spirits, SOUR STOMACH, Heart Burn &c &c.
This uurvallcd louthern Remedy is warranted tc
contain single PARTICLE Of MERCURY or any inuric,.
mineral Substance, but Is
PURELY VEGETABLE,
containing those Southern Roots Herbs which
allwSc Providence has placed in countries where LIVER
Diseases most prevail L will Ill Diseases caused G.
oe.aageaea. ot the Live. and Bowels.
The SYMPTOMS of Liver Complaint are a bitter or
bad taste III the mouth: Pain in til" Back. Side Joints
often mistaken Tor rheumatism Sou: Stomach Loss of
Appetite: Bowels alternately costive and lax: Head
ache: Loss OF memory, with painful sensation of av
Ing failed To d" something which ought to haYe been
done DEBILITY, Lew Spirits, thick yellow appearance
OF til" Skin aud Eyes, lrI Cough often mistaken for
Consumption.
Sometimes many al these symptoms attend the sease
at others very few hut the LIVER the largest organ in
the hiy il generally ill.,. seat Of :c Disease. nj if not
regulated III time, great suhrrns, wretchedncss and
DEATH will nrsu..
can recommend ID ec ,cious remedy for disease
OF the LIVER. Heartburn AID Dyspepsia, smn,ans Liver
Re-; at"r. LEWIS G. WUSDER 1928 Master Street
ASSISTANT Posi- MASTER PHILADELPHIA,
Nv" have tested its virtues, personally aud know
tshr. II is the best medicine the world ever saw We
have tried forty other remedies before Simmons Liver
Regulator. hnt none of them gave more than tenn
p"rry relief: but the Regulator not only relieved but
cured us. -Ep TELEGRAPH AND MESSENGER, Macon Ga.
MNpFAcTrRED ONLY NJ
!: II. xEILIN & CO..
MACON, GA and PHILADELPHIA
Price, $l.oo Sold ~ au Druggists
l. lSTG-lv
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The East Indian famine is assuming
alarming proportions. 1t is now feared
that the entire country may suffer from
scarcity of food, owing to the dearth of
rain
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

HERE is cheek ! The Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company have presented
bill to the General Government for
transporting troops to protect the road.
Another proof that corporations have
no soul
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

B-One of the worlds greatest scientists
claimed and argued that it was the design
of Providence that man should live to 100
years of age; and that earlier death indi
Gated the extravagant use of vital force
Be that as it may, there is large proper
ton of sickness and death due to neglect
of preventive measures. Common regard
for health should suggest prudential treat
ment of ones body, and the remedy meet,
ing more exigencies than any other that
we know of is Keller's Vegetable Life
Drops
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COW STOLEN.

WAS taken FROM the pasture Geld of
" ia" subscriber, near North East Friday after
n""n the ;'rl Instant between aud o'clork COW
al very si I aIsTTr'.a" red Poly White" with
red; horns long and standing Idle body large I-,lze
and in """l condition; lers same color as h0dv: q
mGall' n.'h aud light build She Nas fresh having
cilyrd within the pre- vi"us u hours
\ liberal rewari will be paid for her return to the
SUBSCRIBER, n for Information by which She may be
secured Johnson SINpERs p"
Aug H. lST7-if '~'t ~
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

THE Maine Democrats wanted to get
a respectable head for their ticket, but
they were forced to go outside and take
an old Republican to do it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

sS Yrs. L1TzENBEEG's new Millinery,
TrimpiagSnd &otiou Store, one door be
low Mitchell's drug store, Millinery foods
at cost until October list. A heavy stock OF
Trimming and Fancy Goods:i,rst received.
Train Supporters, Bangles and Silver Brace,
let's, Metallic and SECTION Belts, Kid Gloves
and Glove Powder, Black Lace Soaring,
and a fine line of Sash Ribbons.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

MAINE Democrats have made their
nomination. The chief plank is claim
of fraud in the Presidential election
rather poor material to rely upon in a
State canvass
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

GEN. Crook, veteran and successful
Indian fighter, says that the Indians
are now as we'll armed with breach
leaders as the regular troops, and shoot
better. This statement gives pertinency
to the recent order of the President for
bidding the sale of arms to the savages.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

BLAsroN DUNCAN is in doubt wheth-
err to elect negro or Henry Watterson
the next Mayor of Louisville. Just
now the negro is considered ahead.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

PRESIDENT HAYES took part in the
Centennial Celebration, at Bennington,
Vermont, on Wednesday and Thurs
daY.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

THE reception accorded to Senator
Conkling will not, we hope, encourage
our statesmen generally to take brief
foreign tours for the sake of like ex-
perience They might be disappointed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

WHY does the workingman always
pick out for candidate man who has
never worked at all save with his ton
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

A REUNION of all true Republicans
in support of the Republican National
Administration is the first and abso-
lutely essential condition of success in
the campaign this Fall.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

The widow of Judge Chisholm wants
to get away from Mississippi, where
her husband was so cruelty murdered,
but the authorities of the county refuse
to settle the Judges estate, and so she
is unable to leave the scene of the butch
cry. Nice people down thereto keep
away from
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

UNCLE JIMMY BLUE JEANS was at
Bennington, Vermont, on Thursday,
along with the President.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

AFTER reign of Twenty-Five years
the King of Holland is about to surren-
der his throne to his son, now in his
31th year.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

whole Democratic party rising in its
virtue to denounce Thomas Jefferson
as "a fraud"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

Mr.. RANDALL at last says he is a
subsidy man. What is the antlsubsidy
Democrats going to do about it
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

IT would be sore disappointment to
Blaine, to find Conkling in accord with
the Administration.
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A workingmens party has been form
ed in Allegany county.
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ELKTON. AUGUST is, 1S77.

If you don't know what else to do,
start new party.
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THE curious memorandum of Thomas
Jefferson on the subject of disputed eec-
toral votes comes to light after the great
question has been settled; yet, perhaps,
the tardy discovery is not so untimeIy
as it might at first appear. For Mr.
Jefferson lays down the principle which
goes to the very foundation of our re-
cent controversy, "that the certift ate
of the Executive of any State shall
" be conclusive evidence that the requi-
site number of votes has been given
" for each elector named bv him as
SUCH" and by this rule, of course, if it
had been recognized six months ago,
the votes of Louisiana, Florida and
South Carolina must have been honora-
bly, counted for the Republican candi-
date. If, then, such an opinion of JEFF
ferson's had been quoted during the
late quarrel, we should have seen the
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DIED.

the morning of the 10th o.
August, at the residence of her grand
mother, Mrs. Henry II. Gilpn. of diph
liberia ALICE b, daughter of John Gil
pin, agad years $ months.
When we saw our precions blossom,
That we rendered with such care.
SO soon taken from our bosom,
How our aching hearts dispaired,
Round its little grave we linger
Till the setting sun is low,
Feeling all our hopes have persisted
With the flower We cherished so.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-18

GEN. HOWARD is still "going for !"
those Indians, but the willy redskins
have already gone
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SOME apprehension isye: felt that the
strike of railroad employees that was in
tended to be general in October, may
yet take place. They were defeated
recently, they say, because the strike
was precipitated prematurely and with
out general understanding. They are
not satisfied with the present situation,
and may carry out their original inten-
ton