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/ concurrent testimony Of every natl on
has amply demonstrated that this effect
is to reduce and impair this fund of in
vested capital by creating deceptive
inducements for the withdrawal of CAPT
tai from safe and legitimate productive
Investments into wild and finally disas-
trous speculatioDs and business ven
lures. To make this proposition plain,
need we take the space to recall here
the millions of capital dissipated and
sunk during the last fifteen or twenty
Years in the now halfforgotten frenzies
of oil, mining, and railroad speculation,
every dollar of which was so much
withdrawn FROM and lost to, the per-
manent and stable productive indus
tries of this country, and which. bv
imparng and reducing the fund out of
which he was to be paid, thereby less
ened the wages of the laborer. There
were millions sunk in what we NAV
call speculative industries. They were
the necessary GU growth Of super
abundant and deprecated currency.
They We're industries ~ stimulated to
unhealthy growth by the uncertain
financial condition Of the times equally
as unhealthy as the ephemeral prosper
itv to which they gave birth. True
they gave labor temporary employment,
but once expended and spent, they were
as irrevocahly consumed as capital de-
stroyed by fire. Being unproductive
industries, they were not self-perpctuat-
ing, while, on the other hand, capital
invested in productive industries repro
duces itself and accumulateS each wear
"a constantlv-increasn fund Us the re-
ward Of labor The speculative spirit
10 which we refer, hegottcn by an in
Hated and deprecated currency, uude-
niably appreciated the cost to the la
borer of every thing he had to buy,
but deprecated the only thing he had
to sell-iabor. Precisely to the same
straits will he be reduced by the silver
piece worth but ninety cents, and bv
misnomer, termed dollar. The laborer
will accept it at its face value, ostensi-
bly, one hundred cents, but possessing
the actual or purchasing power of but
ninc-tenths of a dollar in gold, the
standard of all values. The debased
currency, the dollar of his daddy, NAV
conceal from him the depreciation of
his wages, but it exists none the less
for all that
To the farmer a deprecated currency
is equally injurious. The price of every
commodity he buys is increased and
cheapenIng every thing he sells For
the garment he wears he pays more,
but receives less in proportion for his
wheat and corn. In reality the "poor
mans money" robs both the laborer
and farmer of share of the honest
fruits of their toll
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

THE melancholy intelligence comes
from Pennsylvania that Ex-Governor
Curtin is convert to cheap money
theories, and has joined the Greenback
Labor Reform combination When a
Republican turns Democrat there is no
telling where he will bring up.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

II seems to be settled that Cecil
county will not be solid for the re-elec-
ton of Pinkney Whyte to the United
States Senate The whispered names
are Hamilton and McLane. There's
going to be shower two years hence.
Better trim your sails, Pinkney.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

RUSSIA is beginning to experience
the profound wisdom of the Wisconsin
Judge, who remarked that "a turkey is
the most inconvenient bird in the world
1t is too much for one, and not enough
for two
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

IT is rumored that part of the Rus
sian army has occupied Constantine
pie, and much CONSERVATION and excite
ment prevails in consequence of this in
London
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

Mr.. HENDRICKS, prospective Presi-
dental candidate, who has, for long
time, been gracefully poised on the top
rail Of the fence. slid gracefully off a
few days ago only to find that he had
touched ground on the wrong side after
all, This silver problem is really diff
tcult one, and Mr.. Hendricks ought to
have been shrewd enough to see that
it will be more difficult off the fence
than on to knock the persimmon.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

OUR correspondent "Broadbrim" will
leave New York, on April 10th, to visit
the International Exhibition at Paris,
where he expects to remain till the close
Of the exhibition. He will continue his
correspondence with THE WING, and
having a reputation second to no other
writer in this department of literature,
we have no doubt he will win new
laurels in the extensive and novel field
in which he expects to labor We are
happy to be able to assure our readers
that they will enjoy a rich literary and
intellectual feast during the time the
exhibition is open, and should any Of
them visit the exhibition, we will he
glad to give them letters of introduc-
ton to our correspondent Broadbrim'
who will do all in his power to make
their visit pleasant and instructive
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

rs \ bright and beautiful child shows
in its very express that its Babyhood was
not associated with Opium, cordials, etc
for the continued use of Opium is antag
onstic to health. That valuable and highly
recommended Remedy for the disorders of
Babyhood, DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup, is alb
solutely free from Morpha and all other
dangerous agents, and can be safely en-
ployed at all times. Only g5 cents per
bottle.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

If the demagogue has his way long
enough he will cost the country as
much as another rebellion.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

AUGUSTINE NJ. SURREY, paying teller
of the Bank of North America. in New
York, has been doing little business
on his own account for the last eight
years. There was no harm in this. but
he stole and squandered about $780,
600 of the funds of the Bank in a vain
effort to enrich himself by specializing
in stocks.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09
ELKTON. FEBRUARY 8, 1875.

WHAT has become of Montgomery
Blair: Somebody must have sat down
on him.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09
124 Acres and 5 Perches
" LAND. MORE OR LES,

III" Improvements consist # a DIV ELi.TNG ~
HOUSE "ul't IN ino.rrn style. in good midi it1ik%
non. aud trunt"d by a beautiful lawn. Thrr" HI t5
l. pump "i excellent wafer III the Kitchen Ls.SS
There Is ais" q !rarur WagpIi-hullsr.
lhi> property Is wrli watrred and well fru,"l. ana
las on 1t a good Apqi" Orchard. Thu a;d is of excel
lent quality. and especially aiaPte! .ur n aud hay
The property is ah"ut half OF mile ti- taut nI
C"'ra aid two mile from Rising Sun stations nl!
the PhilA. Bit Central Railroad aud halt mile
distant from the West Nottingham Academy and Pre-
hyterian Church.
TERMS OF SALE -pnr-thiru cf the purchase
money I" be rrt III rush On icy Of sale: balance
IN two quail ~ Hu"nts t. be ptit ia SIX and Twelve
months ru!t thr day uf sale The credit PAYMENTS Il,
TIC secured by the Bonds or Notes of the purchaser
Purrhts with security approved v tn Tr1.ir
Exp'n-s> Of deed 10 be paid by the purchasers
W. EVANS. Tlu,trr,
Jan ~. lN'>-ts .luHN c iII>HNaN Aurt.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

A sharper, calling himself Erin Stafford.
has been swinding some of the people of
Hartford county III the vicinity of Dublin.
He professed to be anxious to buy real
estate, got the confidence of the unwary
and borrowed money of them, and then
skeedaddled.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

The engineers commenced work on the
line of the Baltimore Towsontown and
Delta narrow gauge railroad this week.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

His HOLINESS Pope PIUS THE NINTH
died at the Vatican on Thursday, the
18th instant, at 81 P NJ He was in
the seth year of his age and the send
year of his Pontiticate. Few Popes of
ancient or modern times have left a
brighter record than Plus the Ninth
The Conclave to elect new Pope will
probably meet on the 18th instant
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

WHEN Sampson was beset by the
Philistines, he gathered up the jaw
bone of an ass and made things lively
around there for awhile. Wilmington
now rejoices in the possession of mod
ern Samson, who is the model temper
ance reformer Of the age. He don't
use such trifing weapon as jaw
bone though-no indeed He goes for
king alcohol like David did for the evil
spirit that was veXing the soul of King
Saul He charms him--Alcohol, we
mean-with the soothing melody of a
iewsharp
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09
THE LEGISLATURE.
FRIDAY.

Both houses of the General Assembly of
Maryland adjourned until Tuesday In
the Senate favorable report was made on
bill to impose a tax upon all ardent spirits
sold in the State. An unfavorabe report
on the House bill in reference to attach
ments was reconsidered. and the bill re-
committed. Several bills of local nature
we've passed. In the House Joint com
mittee was ordered to investigate expendi-
lures by the late comptroller, in accord
ance with his request.
TUESDAY,.
In the Maryland Senate, a bill to pay DR..
G. w. Chancellor's salary as secretary of
the State board of health was considered
motion to strike out the cnacting clause
Of the bill was warmly debated but reject
ed by a vote of yeas i, nays is In the
House. Messrs Morris and Hunnichen.
recently elected members to fill vacancies in
the Baltimore city delegation, were sworn
in. Leave was granted to introduce bill
to annex the "belt - to Baltimore city,
and the bill was referred to select con-
mittee of three from the city, three from
Baltimore county, and one from the State
at large. Resolutions were reported by
select committee in favor of reduction of
federal tax on manufactured tobacco from
"A cents per pound, with proper rebate for
stocks on hand. Bills were passed to amend
the charter of the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company of Worcester and Somerset
counties, and to amend the law regulating
the working and ventilation of coal mines
in Garrett and Allegany counties.
In the House the Speaker presented the
annual report of Baltimore Female College
Petitions and memorials were presented by
Mr. Turner, from Rebecca Bryson, for a
pension: by Mr.. johnson, of VIM. Hop.
klns and others, for grain elevator and
fruit pier; by Mr.. Sharf from the Mary
land Academy of Sciences, asking an appro-
priation of $40 900; by Mr. Nandiver, from
VIM. f. Hays aud others for grain elevator:
by Mr.. 1ellott, from r. r. Mason and
others, for the establishment OF agricul-
tural experiment station: also from Rachel
Ensor, for pension: by Mr.. Henks, from
the finance committee Of Frederick City.
opposing the passage of the bill changing
the boundaries of Frederick City; by MIR.
Scott. from Harriet Gray, for a pension; by
Mr.. Fooks, from Jas. ii. Elliott and others.
for an additional sloop to be added to the
oyster police force; by Mr.. Wooden, from J
O. Philips aud others, for the privilege of
using sink boats in cunning for wild fowl
in the waters Of Queen Anne's: by Mr..
Scott. OF J. NJ McNaGb and others, favor
ing the election of school commissioners
by the people.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

Is Rome was not built in day, but
keller's Roman Liniment will cure almost
any case of rheumatism. Neuralgia, Pain
in the Back or Stomach. Tooth Ache, Ear
Ache, Sore Throat, Head Ache, Bruises,
Cuts etc. and all cases where there is pain
and discomfort Immediately.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09
FOR RENT.

nNE end of the Brick Dwelling on Main
" lr.'t. opposite Mis-. L.. III ones r,>i, rrir..
Mar Il, lSI.-tf Apply at National Bank
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

IT was supposed in the early part Of
the week that the long-lost Charley
Ross had been discovered and was in
Baltimore, whittier he had recently been
brought from Demerara. Mr. Ross
went to Baltimore, and was not much
disappointed to find that the unknown
child was not his lost darling, he having
heard Of this child some months ago.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

Mr.. MICHAEL BANNON is looming up
as Il great statesman. Flattered by tie
favorable notice that his imported, back
action, revenue-raising, Virginia whisky
bell-punch has received, be charged him
self up to the chin with a speech against
DIR. Chancellor who, recently, had occa-
sion to make an official report on the
condition of the aims houses of the
State. He fired the shot, but for some
reason or other the Senate squelched
Michael and sustained the Doctor
Nevertheless, we cling to our original
assertion that Mr.. Bannon is gradually
getting on top.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

CHARLES B. ROBERTS, the representa-
tive of this district in Congress, emerged
from his obseurity long enough to cast
vote in favor of the Matthews resolu-
ton and against the national honor Ii
has not been many years since certain
Stevenson Archer voted for the infa-
nous salary grab" and pocketed his
share of it. Our people marked him
and retired him to "the shades of pri-
vate life" 1t won't be many months
before they will send Mr.. Roberts to
keep him company Mr.. Roberts will
understand the reason why.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09
PUBLIC SALE.
81 - IN, Ne NJ

81: 81 81 IN, Ne NJ
The undersigned will sell ut Puzzle Sale On
Tuesday. February E2th. s&7S.
on the road leading from Kirk. Mill, to Zinc Ball the
following Personal Property:
: Head OF HORSES dna COETS.
NJ / BAY Horse CHARLIE. superior worker in ain
kind, Of harness. and gentle to carriage No FIGS,
hluut"l kiud ani g"u'!o ia all kinds Of harness
safe for lady To drive. Ne. 3. JENNIE MAy-ply >to.k
gentle in al kIui> ct harness. fast Traveller Nu
FRANZ. brown HnrS'. good worker, very gentle Nn :
Lucy good worker ant driver. COLTS eight month.
Old, Uamtltuuian stock.
MILK COWS all good.
F,RsuNH IHrlEvaNIS l luurh,r,e War,p j, oo,l
order: t"o."rs" aA Wagon ! thrs,-,urIrl- N,rr,f
Wagon. ! thtmpi'u ."w"r AMI Rral,.r iu.,rl, r.,
>t"itunth Horse &thr Tnrrshing MACHINE ! i.,li
tttrr"ln Hay Pork, with Blocks and Rome | Cn,.s.l-
Ter ! Roller, Twin harrow | - U,rru,y y ,,,I,s,,
tor>. >"Neni! ->ix Wiley P,w irrw5 if,y,r vi,
f'"w. No = Atwood Pillow. | Mark:..g t,uf PIN, /
iarG' HAY RIGGING. >uaIi Hay k.4gIig Whether
row, HiIh'sl"h". : sets # >Hg" Harness, . .rt, Of
1'""" HARNESS. sets =" 4'Uhl" Crrrag, Harness set Of
single linr- IS, ~ of th"ek Line, Wagon saddle
h"dH Lam" AMI Check Rein. Jn,Gvy Stick Brides
COLLARS aid ilti'r> ST Of Srrcalur> sets ui B1.
t,'''' lot al sInE"trcr- Grain ShuSel. HuIIE,,>Lrl
H''nf'' t"rk> Rak"> Hoes. On Chains Cow Cl.nins
j. .l>'"i Sow'r. DEhr-larval Gun. Lot of Co.'S. =
HAN Interest in = acres Of " hrt; in the ground
'oND1lnNSA'l sums If .'li nnder Si0 cash; ON all
sums over so. credit 81 Seven runths the purchaser
National rank ct Ektuu with iut,I,, mon, Ite II mar
patH when dm'. Ee-Stlr t" commence nj - n'rnrk Nj
Feb :, 1S7S-@w 5 RIM, a.,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

WE have received the Biennial Re
port of ST. Johns College, Annapolis
from which it appears that the number
of pupils in attendance is larger than
at any time for the last twelve years
We are sorry to learn that the College
is burdened with debt, and that the
President asks for PERMANENT an
nual appropriation " of $4,000 for its
support.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09
WEDNESDAY,


In the Maryland Senate, the directors of
the Chesapeake and Ohio canal were re-
queSted to furnish the Senate with a de-
tailed statement of gross receipts and eX-
peuditures since 1872. Cnfavorable report
was made by the committee on judicial
proceedings on a bill amending the attach
ment law. The bill to amend the Balti
more Safe Deposit Company's charter so
as to require directors to make return of
its condition to the Supreme Bench of
Baltimore city, and to extend the company's
powers in reference to investment of its
funds and capital, was ordered to be en-
crossed, by II yeas to / nays. The bill
proposing to further prevent cruelty to
animals was defeated by striking out the
enactng clause, by vote of Il yeas to II
nays. Bills were passed to pay the salary
of DR.. Chancellor as secretary of the State
board of health: to prevent cattle and
geese from running at large in Towsontown.
Also several local bills.
In the House, a committee was ordered
to Investigate the accounts and condition
of the State Normal School. Unfavorable
report was made upon petition OF Mary
land Academy of Sciences for an apprdpri-
alton of SO, 900; also or a bill to amend
the charter of Baltimore city as to con
tracts for work and labor. \ committee
was appointed to examine the practice and
proceedings in the Orphans Court of Balli-
more City. Joint resolutions in reference
to reduction of the federal tax on tobacco
were passed by yeas As nays IS. Bills
were passed to punish officers of corpora
tinns for makeing fraudulent reports; to ex-
tend the charter of the Merchants Shot
Tower Company of Baltimore; to extend
the jurisdiction of magistrates to cases of
petty larceny.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

In the Senate, the vote against striking
out the enacting clause of the bill to pre-
vent cruelty to animals was reconSdered,
and the bill was referred to the Baltimore
city delegation. On leave obtained Mr.
McLane introduced a bill to settle the long
pending controversy between the State aud
the Baltimore and OHIO Railroad Company
up to January 10, 1858. the substance of
which is that the Company shall pay a GER
tain sum to the State in lieu of all claims
against that Company by the State. and
that hereafter there shall be a payment by
said Company to the State of one half of
one per cent on the gross receipts of the
railroad within the State, including that of
its Washington Branch road line. On the
hypothesis that the sum to be paid to the
State in settlement of past claims be roa,
sonable. such mode of settlement will lie
deemed equitable and properly abusive OF
all difficulties between the State and the
railroad company, and preventive of any
future complications.
In the House, there was no business Of
particular importance the time being chiefly
occupied in the Presentation Of petitions
and memorials.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09

In the L. s. House of Representatives
Mr. Baker, of Indiana. offered resolution
making certain charges against the door
keeper. After long and lively debate,
the matter was referred to the Commit
tee on Civil Service Reform. After dis
posing of some business on the private
the House adjourned until Mon
Aay
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-02-09
ALL THAT VALUABLE FARM
AND TRACT OF LAND.

III S'>>tfra> Neck, in Cecil county. the public roa.
leading into NrEtN Neck form, rly belonging t. Evan
Lewis This tract aiioins LANDS of William knight an,
james " N"aI"v aHi contains
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-05
la GREAT OFFER FOR HOLIDAYS

We will during these HARD TIMES and the
HOLIDAYS dispose of 100 NEW PIANOS and
ORGANS, OF frst-class makers at lever prices for
| Gosh, or Installments, than ever before offered
WATERS PIANOS and ORGANS are the BEST
MADE warranted for years. illustrated Gaia
| logue Mailed. Great inducements to the trade.
PIANOS, 7-octave, $40; ~ octave, $50; OR
CANS, 2 stops, $4s; 4 stops, $53; ssops, $65; 8
stops, $40; 10 stops 1885, 10 stops $50; in perfect
order not usev year. Sheet music at half prices
| HORACE WATERS & SONS, Manufacturers and
Dealers, 40 Eaet 14th Street, New Yorb.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-05
Tuesday. February 8. 1878.
The English Nation.

The debateln parliamentlhas developed
a feeling more favorable to 1.-THE Earl of
Beaconsfeld than was generally expected.
Although the liberals Ehave made some
strong and even acrimonious speeches, yet
on the whole they do not appear to have
gained strength, butt rather to have lost
ground, Instead Of presenting united
front the opposition are divided, and ap'
parently hopelessly so. Among the peo-
pie themselves it lis also more favorable
for Beacon6eld than has heretofore been
generally supposed. s,stMr, IGladstone''
peace doctrines may have taken root IN
some localities, .butifthe accounts received
in regard to meetings held at different
cities and towns can.be relied upon as indi
cauve Of public sentiment Lamong thu
masses, there is a strong and aggressive
anti. Russian feeling whichNmay yet de
velop into an expressive and urgent wa
cry. The issue Of events within the pres
ent week may determine the fact Of war o
no war on the part Of England, but
once thoroughly aroused the English pee
pie are likely to still exhibit temper an
6rmness of purpose which even Russi
may deem wise to respect and conciliatt
successful as she has been in humbliDg tn
Tnrk
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-05

This Compound, which IS purely vegetable, has
entirely cured the most stubborn cases that have
bafled the skill of best physicians, and thoue
ands of persons who were considered as incurable
before this remedy was discovered have been re-
toled 10 perfect health by its use.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-02-05

in 1881 by some competent hand mo,
Key, don't allude to Bristowl), | opine
that thare can be no better time than now
to eliminate from this advisory board the
maortu0s ponderes, dead weights, that we
have been carrying since last March"
Mr.. Exerts fixed his eyes with great
The secretary of the interior blushed,
moved about uneasily in his chair, and
twisted his long, thin legs around each
other until theyiresembled a whiplash.
According to my observation" said
| Schurz, "the popular dissatisfaction, and
especially that in the ranks of the repub.
lican party proper, is not with the conduct
of affairs in the department of the interior.
may say that [, although a humble
laborer in the vineyard, work for reform
for reforms sake, and for reforms sake
alone. / have no presidential aspirations;
if had, they would be useless on account
of the unfortunate and unjust constitu.
tional discrimination against patriots oil
alien birth. This discord in the party
distresses me. | have sometimes thought
that if were to take musical instrument
Ia fiddle or flute, for a piano would b.
inconvenient) and visit each of the disaf
fected leaders, might soothe and concii
ate them by the charm of melody, a.
, Orpheus in the legends of early Aryar
mythology soothed the angry beasts of tn,
brute creation. All, the thunderstorm
tones of the world-symphony! The CRANE
creative, restorative, redistributive, all
potency of the mysterious Octavel The
Here the de facto secretary's remarks Oh
3 practical politics passed over into al
aesthetic rhapsody, largely pronounced il
: German, which nobody present under
] stood and which brought shade of darl
perplexity to the poetic countenance @
Private Secretary Rogers, as he stood wit
bis ear at the keyhole.-N y San.