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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25
THE PAUPER INSANE IN MARYLAND.

The recent report made to the Gov
ernor of Maryland by DR.. C. w. Chan
cellor, Secretary of the State Board of
Health, relative to the sanitary condi-
ton Of the aims houses of the State, and
of the treatment of their inmates, is at
tracing very general attention, as well
on account of the Importance of the sub
ject as on account of the unfavorable
character of the report itself. 1t NAV
possibly be true, as suggested by lead.
ing Baltimore daily, that the story of
the condition of the reformatory and
public institutions of the State loses
nothing by the manner in which DR..
Chancellor tells it, but the report con-
talns enough to suggest the necessity
OF radical and sweeping reforms in every
county in the State in the manner and
methods Of treatment of those whom
poverty and crime combine to make
pensioners upon the public bounty. In
introducing his report, Dr. Chancellor
may possibly risk the accusation of hav-
ing been misled into unconscious exag-
gerations of expression and description
by his zeal in behalf of the unfortunate
objects so well calculated to excite sym.
pathy, but after making all due allow.
ances for his strong assertions, {" That
:" it is painful to report the shocking
condition in which many of the pub
" lie institutions were found" and "that
ait is difficult to conceive that anv
ching worse ever existed in a civil
lied country" it is still plainly appar-
ent that at our very doors lies the field
for the exercise of the widest philan-
throphy and the most active charities
Unwelcome then as tbs facts NAV be,
we accept his report as full and faith
full exposition of existing evils through
out the State and make this cursorv
reference to it for the purpose of at
tracing public attention to the neccs-
sity of the reforms suggested by him.
Without stopping then to be captious
or skeptical as to the exact extent of
the evils portrayed by DR.. Chancellor,
it is enough to know that there are now
within the aim houses and iails of our
State over five hundred insane and
idiotic people, for whom there exists no
proper provisions and who are utterly
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

THE New York "Tribune on the
money question speaks as follows -
Specie resumption may come quicker
than anybody expects. 1t may come,
not by honest payment, but by general
bankruptcy and reputation. 1t may
involve losses, not by the ounce, but by
the ton. Certainly it should be the aim
Of all reasonable and just men to avoid
that greatest of all calamities, forced
resumption through general bankruptcy
Yet there are some writers, both at the
West and at the East, who are doing
their utmost to make resumption i'm
possible otherwise than by overwhelm-
ing disaster. One insists that resump-
ton must come, if at all, without con-
traction another is equally positive
that resumption without contraction is
impossible, and that contraction would
be ruinous. 1t is pity that men can
not reason inteligentIy. The two opin-
ions mentioned are equally absurd and
dangerous, but each has many adher-
eutS
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

"a Whatever diminishes suffering, in-
creases happiness; and perfect happiness is
enjoyed only in perfect health Health
depends upon general org&nic work prop
erly accomplished. Hence any functional
disturbance is Immediately felt, and in
women, the result of such disturbance
often tends to the Uterine system, inducing
a long list of painful and annoying com
plants, which poison the blood, debilitate
the whole system. and finally sap the
health. keller's Vegetable Life Drops are
peculiarly efficacious in this class of dis
eases, gently correcting all abnormal ten
denotes.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25
A Result Of ObStructed Digestion.

Among the hurfu consequences of ulstructrd igcs-
ton, is the mproveriShncu of the blood. and since :,
decorative condition of til" vital uid only produces
dangerous organic weakness, hut, according the best
heii'al authorities, sometimes causes sphy Ma it is
apparent that to improve the quality of TIN. blood y
promoting digestion and assnIlatiou is a wise pr,,:u
ton. Hostetters Stomach Bitters is precisely the
remedy for this purpose since it stimulates the gastric
nIces c0nquers those billions and Irregular
ties which interfere with the digestive proc, ss-s pro-
NOTES assimilation of the food y the blood, and pures
as we'll as cnrIch"s it. The signs of IMPROVEMENT in
health III consequence of using the BttcrS speedily
apparent IN "A" accession OF vgur, gain in bodily sub
stance, and regular and active performance of every
physical function.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

"THE AGE OF REASON" THE boy that
went to the mill on horseback, carrying the
grist in one end of the bag and stone in
the other, when reproved by the miller and
told to divide the grist, replied that his
father and grandfather had carried it that
way, and he, being no better than they,
should continue to do as they did. SINH
lar-or equally as absurd-reasons are &C.
counted as sufficient by some to warrant
them in indiscriminately condemning Dr.
Perce's Family Medicines, even though
there is overwhelming proof that they pos
sess the merit claimed for them. For many
years the Golden Medical Discovery has
been recognized as the leading liver and
blood medicine in the market. Each year
has brought an increase in its sale, and it
is now used throughout the civilized world.
Thousands of unsolicited testimonials are
on file in the Doctors office, attesting its
efficacy in overcoming aggravated coughs,
colds, throat and lung affections, also scro.
fula, tumors, ulcers, and skin diseases.
Are you suffering with some chronic NAL
ady? If SO, and you wish to employ med
cines that are scientifically prepared; that
are refined and purified by the chemical
process employed in their manufacture; that
are positive in their action, and specific to
the various forms Of disease for the cure
of which they are recommended use Dir.
Pierce's Family Medicines. Full partcu-
lars in Perce's Memorandum Book, kept
for free distribution by all druggists.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25
DIED.

ASHTON.-At his residence, near Elkton,
on Tuesday last, ANDREW ASHTON, in
the 18th year of his age.
Funeral from his late residence, two
miles west Of Ellston, this Saturday after
noon, at / o'clock. Services at the house.
Interment at NJ. +. Cemetery, Elkton.-
Relatives and friends of the family are
invited to attend.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

sB All first class Sewing Machines are
reduced in price $50 for cash. am here to
furnish any thing in connection with the
business, notwithstanding the reduction in
price. All orders by mail will receive per-
sonal attention. Write for any informa-
ton, and it will be sent free.
Respectfully, JOHN WILKINSON,
Elkton, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

HAYES and his whole Cabinet are
comparatively poor men, and each has
worked his way up from a beginning
obscured by poverty, All but one work
ed as farm laborers in early manhood.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

OH III" wpoas zida. " ali soatherners
were equally truthful, would they not
to their credit, be equally infamous with
Judge Key? Happy condition would
it be for the peace of the nation at large
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

ssh Are you going to the Sea Side, OF
are you there already? In either case pro-
cure some of GLENs SULPHUR SOAP, if you
would increase the luxury of the bath, ren-
der your skin white and healthy, and re-
move frecllles or sun burn. Sold by all
Druggist.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, black OF
brown, 80 cts.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25
MISCELLANEOUS.
Rheurr,atisnl---Its Cure.
TO THE AFFLIcTED-DEAR FRIENDS .

TO THE AFFLICTED-DEAR FRIENDS;
deem II only my duty, neglect of which woul,
lie injustice to suffering humanity state to Won thu
great medca! effects of my Pain SCGrchtl in promptly
curing rheumatism. | have cured hundreds of case,
during til" last five years. among which | shall onl,
briefly refer To few of the worst. On "Wednesday
July 3th was called To see Young suffering $,
terribly that he could bear to be touched nuch les
moved: yet in less than ~ hours using the Pal,
Seofrer he could use both legs aud one arm and at III
"hd ui - hours he arose, and walked upstairs with
hcir: he Is now Gully l7th) perfectly we'll He oIt
used Two bottles Another case who had been unJ b
medical Treatment abont one year, under nv cal
lie could neither dress unress himself: vet in q
weeks he could do AS good days work as usual in
rolling mill He only used five bottles of Pam Sedi
10 make 'he cure Another of fifteen years stN
ing was cured by the Pam .SsnrcheT This grntlerf
Itd made very few full weeks work during tn,
years on account OF the aches and pains at times me
ihah others he suffered. He is perfectly well.
Another case was young lady who had suffered la.
t"r iour months under medical treatment: could u
move IN the least without suffering terribly vet
sixteen hours after using the Pam SedrciGr she arc
ana walked across the room, and only few days
required to restore her TO perfect health again.
Another, and the last shall refer is "A DO,
- wears. lie could not at all, and yet in al
u hours he arose and walked across the ROOM and
was restored to health again 10y the Pain Searcf.
These and hundreds of others | can refer TO. The
of references is open 10 all. In Neuralgia, Hes;
Cramps and Pains, Diarrh,ri, &c, il is equally as
A bottle costing only 80 cents has often saved
uf human being, and from six bcf
restored to health and usefulness many - be
rheumatism.
When this remedy becomes properly know
Doubt it will become household and stans
III every family, is its usefulness is 81 rNtes
only have Ia be used to b. once apprrcs
OILS Tor Consultation 100 King ST W
Respectfully, j. ii. So
WV
ra-rrinciral Depot, Wilmington,
dealers in medicines.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

enough to know that " in most of the
aims houses and in some Of the .jails
"there are found children ranging in
"age from one month to fourteen wears, ="
whose early association with abandoned
and depraved humanity will necessarily
render them pests to society by this
disgracetu propagation Of pauperism
and dependent mendicancy. 1t is not
to be wondered at that Dr. Chancellor,
from personal familiarity with the con-
ditions he describes, should warm up "
in portraying the revolving scenes to be
witnessed in many of our aims houses
and prisons Looking near at home,
"of Cecil county aims house." he SAYS
"In both buildings the departments for
males and females are separated only by a
narrow passage, and evil results of the free
communications of the sexes are manifested
in the number of illegitimate children born
in the house. There are two instances in
this aims house in which the mother and
children were born in bastardy under it's
roof. One, an idotic white woman forty
years of age, herself born in the aims
house, has given birth to six children in
this institution. Another, a white woman,
aged thirty five years. insane, whose mother
still resides in the house, has born two chill
dren here; and still another insane white
woman is the mother of half negro child,
begotten and born in the institution
This picture Of pauperism, well sus-
tanned by the concurrent testimony of
our own citizens, is not pleasing one to
people of ordinary sensibilities, or even
to those at most Indifferent to needed
public reforms. Nor is it charged, or
indeed chargeable either, to the inetli-
cheney or incompetency of the mana
gers and superintendent of our county
aims houses On the contrary the report
in question clearly eXonera;es them from
any such expressed or implied dereIic-
ton II, is due" SAYS DR.. Chancellor
speaking of the Cecil county aims house,
to the superintendent and his wife,
"who are energetic and humane people,
ito say that the association which takes
:,
place oet"eei Tue seNea cannot oe well
avoided in the present i'll arranged
,,.,,.
pu'iu'nS "u eno'' a' e''cC'ua' sePaI"-
''tion or classification would be futile. y
n. rho,o,lor,Lo, ,llo, ,+ roa,o,
POI
tlcularlV on any OF the Keepers OF county
aims housas Int oSer;hae tho lroodf,]
cohuitloh OF the pauper insane to the
system and saws:
Inc remedy Tor the evil, therefore, is
TO be iound III a complete change IN this
system. The perception OF this need has
hardly reached the general mind, and the
guessed at The problem is to establish an
enlightened and humane system with kindly
this view 7 would nrge the snnar;nr advan .
tages of district or union aims houses, which
ea"sication Of inmatos eI hosui ;,1'' trsa 81
ment, industrial pursuits and economy in
,nant ca,,h,e of ,hrsc., tne es'a aHnSIa
be set at work, the habit of useful indus
Try oe'ns IN ltseli saving means OF grace;
sunshine and the opportunity to cultivate
,iowers' 70 earn the enjoyment OF music and
cleanliness and order self resnect and a
worthy ambition. The influences which
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

1T will cost the English government
500, 10000 to provide for the wretch
ed people of their famine stricken dis
tricts of India
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

WHILE some of the coal miners are
resuming work, others are striking for
increased wages. The labor troubles
are not vet ended.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

IT is rumored that Secretary Schurz
is on "a still hunt" after the Whisky
Ring. That is the best way of replying
to personal assault.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

PosTMAsTER-GEN ERAL KEY was only
joking when he spoke of himself as an
"erring brother" If he will label his
Jokes in the future he will spare the
South good deal of frst-class indigna-
tion
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

SUDDEN death of two able-bodied
Democratic rumors-Secretary Schurz
has no intention of resigning or fear of
being requested to resign, and the Indian
Department investigation has not dis
covered evidence of dishonesty in ex-
Secretary Delano's management.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

If the government interferes with the
railroads, regulating freight tariffs and
rates of wages, will it also take the su-
pervision of the barber shops, and de-
clare how much man shall be shaved
for his money?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

THERE is report that Mr.. James
Gordon Bennett is engaged to marry a
young French lady, a member of an
aristocratic old family.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25
MARRIED..

RODGERS MILBURN.-August 10th, at
the residence of the brides father by
the Rev. Jas. Thompson, ISAAC RODGERS
and MATTE MILBUEN, both of this
county.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

THE Anti-Resumptionists disapprove
of Secretary Sherman's speech. Poor
man!
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

THE Bounding Banning of Cincinnati
is to take the stump for the Ohio Dem
ocratic ticket. He is expected to dwell
on the necessity for reform. Banning
knows how it is himself He was elect
ed by the activity of few sons of toll
who are now reposing in the peniten-
tiary for voting something like fifty times
apiece.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

"No CURE, NO PAY."-We authorize
our agents to guarantee that our Medicine,
if taken according to direction, will relieve
constipation and the diseases incident to a
torpid liver; and if any one show by positive
proof that it has not produced what we
guarantee, they are entitled to "A return of
their money, provided they take the genu-
inc Simmons Liver Regulator by the direc
tionS. 8
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

Mr.. TooMBs' Constitutional Conven-
ton repudiated the bonds issued by the
State of Georgia to pay for the building
in which the Convention held its SEES
sions. The Rev. Sydney Smith would
have considered this an attractive theme
for briefessay to supplement his"view"
on American credit
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25
ORPHANS COURT,

The STATED MEETINGS Of the Orphans Court Of
Cecil county viii Ice held the SECOND TUESD Az
in every MONTH Executors. Administrators and Omar
dams wanting their accounts stated, Will please bring
i'll the vouchers few days before Court.
REUBEN D. LAMAR,
NOV on, lSo'-y Register.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

Cheapest sasa.: ms Best Family :tai:aa i :aa w;.;
For DYSPEPSIA CONSTIPATION Iaunficr Bill.
ions attacks. SICK HEADACHE. Collie. Depression OF
Spirits SOUR STOMACH Heart Burn. &c &c
This unrirn@'l Southern Remedy i WARRANTED not IL
contain single particle of MERCURY. any niruII,
Inin,r;il Substance Int
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25
Scholarships in ST. Johns College

INHERE are FOUR VACANCIES in the
a S't"!'-h1iS III st I"hne College. These scholar
a'N "ntit" tn" i"l"r I" Ere" Tuti"n the College,
All persons wishing l." avail themselves of the benefit
81 mes Scholarships, Will please attend at the office of
III" school Commissioners in Elktun, ON the S,rDri
I"eSfa" 81 September Hs't that they may examined,
by order j. SQUIER,
Aug y, IS77-tm Examiner
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

GEN. TooMBs seems to be at the bot
tom of all the most absurd measures
adopted by the Georgia Constitutional
Convention. 1t now appears that he is
the author of the section giving the
State power to regulate the fares and
freights of railroads, though, as adopted
the power of interference is. much less
than he at first endeavored to make it.
AT the opening of the Convention it was
announced that Toombs would throw
the weight of his gigantic intellect upon
the Constitution. Now it is in order to
suggest that the best thing to do with
the Constitution is to throw its weight
upon the gigantic intellect of Toombs.
1t might not hurt Toombs, but it would
shatter the Constitution.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

ASK the recovered dys
rcpticS, billions sufferers
victims of Fever and 4 sur,
the mrrcurial diseased pa
ticnt how they recovered
health. cheerful spirits AMI
good appetite they will
tell yuu hy taking SIM
MONS LIVER REGUitTpR.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

HERE is suggestive hint about Mr..
Conkling's unknown attitude towards
the President One of the most devot-
ed ofhis organs, "The Albany Express"
says : "In his own good time Mr.. Conk-
ling will speak upon national affairs
and when he does SO, it may be quite as
much to the advantage of President
Hayes and the Republican party as
when he delivered his powerful and
effective speech upon the Electoral Com
mission bill in the Senate last Winter"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-25

.VEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NSTlS a

n SMALL RED BEAGLE DOG, with
4 Awhttr breast and spot hrtwcen the eyes strayri
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BrIcHi"Ns Ola Mill. Upper Principle, or any in
i"rm1tl"h that will irt To- his c.vrry.
Ang -. lNII-lw EDWARD j. JACKSON.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-03-29
Maidstone Onion Seed

from Maidstone, Kent Co., England, pro-
dncing the most producing the most
prolific md finest favored Onions known
and yielding on suitable soils from 500 to
900 bushels per acre, sown in drills.
Air. Henry Colvin, large market garden.
er ut Syracuse, N. Y, writes, "Your
English Onion Seed surprised me by its
large yield, and the delicious flavor Of the
fruit. could H. We sold any quantity ir
this nar.et at good prices. My wife says
ahe will have no other onions for the table
in future. Send me as much as you can
for the enclosed ST. co."
One package of seed sent on recoipt
Of so cents and one cent postage stamp,
three packages to one address ST. OOl and
two 3 cent stamps. Twelve packages sent
OH receipt of So co.
My supply is limited Parties desiring
to secure either of the above rare seeds
should not delay their orders All seed
WARRANTED FRESH AND TO GERMINATE
Cash must accompany all orders. For
either Of the above seeds, address
JAAIES CAMPBELL,
mar l-Xt6m G6 Fulton St., n. Y.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-03-29

State election. That is, lot the ADJ
ministration recognize Chamberlain
as governor, and begin war at once,
and keep it up until the Hampton
party arc annihilated then the
Republicans can, if thore are any
left, carry the next election. am
quite sure the country is not pre-,
pared for such a step, and I am al~
most equally sure the Presidents
does not intend to govern his action
by the effect it may have upon tho
next election That he intends to
deal magnanimously with tho peo~
pie of the South, to aid them in
building up their waste places, and
in the next election trust to God
md his countrymen to" carry on tho
work he has 80 nobly begun. This
is certainly the safest plan,, .,.t
Respectfully, yours, -"
G. p. LESLIE q
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-03-29
Publishers and Printers
Can buy direct of tho Manufacturer on

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The ANsoN HARDY PAPER CUTTER is by
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We cannot too strongly recommend the
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G Co.'S Ae,oSpaper Reporter and Printers
Gazette.
TIE LATEST IMPROVED HARDY CARD CUT
TER is pronounced tho most desirable
Card Gutter in the market, for the general
uses of printing Office.
The we'll known RUGGLEs GARD CUTTER,
with my attest improvements, is still pre-
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tavoritism ovor other machines.
None genuine but those having my full
address lettered in the casting
zao- Newspapers in want OF advertising
from first parties should send for my
circular.
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Auburndalc. Mass.
will buy of those that buy Of mo.
dec IL
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-03-29
IMPORTANT
10
G. ~ rid IL M u R -
Emperor William Cabbage,

ME best, largest, hardest and most
i profitable variety of WINTER CABBAGE
known in Europe, and imported to this
country exclusively by the undersigned,
where, with little cultivation, it flour
isles nstonishingly, attaining an enor-
nous sizo. and selling in the market at
prices most gratifying to the producer.
In transplanting, great care should be
used to give sufficient space for growth
Solid heads the size ofthe mouth OF flour
barrel is the average run Of this choice
variety. One package of the seed sent
post paid on receipt of so cents, and one
cent postage stamp. Three packages to
one address 81 Oh and two 3 cent STAN ps.
Twelve packages sent on receipt Of So 90.
Is0- Read what we'll known Garrett
Co. Marylander says of the EMPEROR VII
LIAM Cabbage:
BLOOMINGTON, GARRETT Co.,
Md, jan. 20, 1877.
MR. JAMES CAMPBELL, &c Fulton st. N. Y.
Dear Sir:-I bought some seed from YOU
last spring, and it was good. Your En-
pcror William Cabbage suits this climate
we'll. On mountain side the seed YOU
sent me produced Cubbages weighing
thirty pounds each.
Very truly yours,
JAMES BROWN.