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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04
THE SHOT GUN POLICY,
VS..
The Hancock Free Ballot.

Wade lampton'S speech at Staunton
ought. and doubtless will. be well pom
dered by every man in the North and
West. who desires to see Il continuance
Of the present peaceful and prosperous
condition of the county. But it must be
borne in mind that Hampton's speech
was strictly consistent with his opinions
and actions ever since Hancock's bid for
il Presidential nomination. in his well
known military proclamation, which
gave the eX-RebelS in Louisiana and
throughout the South generally, fresh
courage and hope for the revival of the
Lost Cause. Let such Democrats bear
in mind that in 1868 Hampton, then on
his way to New York. where the Demo-
cratic National Convention assembled in
1868, made 4 speech to the students at
Robert E. Lees College, in which he
said: ''1Ae c"aSe for ~AtcA .Stv~s 1anH
./arkson ttU connot be in roin, bm in sone
.J0rm teW riumph."
In New York, as he afterward related.
he insisted upon declaring in the Demo-
cratic national platform that the recon-
struction acts were revolutionary. nm
constitutional and void And in Charles
ton, July p, 1868, he said: 81 yicM to
name in derofiOn 10 tile lost cause far
rhtch are fought. Nicer shall / admH Mut
tile ca"se tSoy Juilcd ami Mat Me pJilri-
pies ~hich garc il ltt ~ere therefore
ur0ng."
And he followed up these declarations
by acts that have become historical
Then. as now, the leader of the boldcst
and most active elements of the South,
he was quick to see that to establish the
principles of the Confederacy, the South
must be made ''solid.' With the '.solid
South and few Northern Democratic
electoral votes the Presidency could be
captured and Congress put under the
control of a Confederate caucus.
There was no "nonsenSc about
Hampton. lie had no squeamishncss or
computations about the "rights" of
colored voters or white Republicans in
the South. SO he invented and organized
the "shot gun policy which was first
put in operation, under his supervision,
in Mississippi. 1t worked admirably.
In 1872. the vote of Mississippi for
President was as follows:
. .
Greeley. ........... III ,.2SS
Republican majority. "a, SS7
1t should he borne in mind that if the
colored population could have been per
suaded, of their own accord, to vote
against the party that had freed them, it
would have been when the Democratic
candidate was 4 man so universally
known by them as their old and fearless
friend, Mr.. Greeley.
BY the time of the Presidential cleo
ton of 1876, "the shot gun policy" had
done its work electually. How "pcr-
suasive" it was, and how much superior
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04
Register Notice.
To the Voters Of Cecil county,

TNIIE undersigned, Officers of Registra-
L ton Tor Cecil county. in compliance with the
requirements of the Act III 1876 chapter FAY,
which makes it the duties of Officers of Rc9istra-
ton to sit at some place convenient to the voters
of their respective districts. for live successive
days colnmcncn" ON the first Monday Of Scptcm-
her in each year. for the purpose Of diSchargnS
their duties hereby give notice that they Will
attend as follows
The Officer OF Registration for the First Election
district will sit at CECILTON:
The Officer of Registration for the Second Flee
ton district will sit at Oh CITY:
The Officer of Registration for the Third Flee
ton district will sit ut ELkTON;
The Officer of Registration for the Fourth Flee
ton district will sit at FAIR HILL;
The Officer of Registration for the Fifth Election
district will sit at NORTH EAST:
The Officer of Registration for the Sixth Elec-
ton district will sit at RISING sun:
The Officer OF Registration for the Seventh Flee
ton district will sit at PORT DEPOSIT;
The Officer OF Registration for the Eighth Elcc
ton district will sit at MOUNT PLEASANT;
The Officer OF Registration for the Ninth Flee
tion district will sit at the BRICK MEETING
HOUSE,
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FRE-sMNENTLY VALUABLE FOR ITS LOCAL AS WELL AS
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE, NEWS COMMUNICATIONS ARE
RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED FROM ALL SECTIONS OF THE
COUNTY, IN ADDITION TO THE WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS
OF ITS REGULAR CORPS OF CORRESPONDENTS.
ANONYMOUS COMMUNICATIONS WILL RECEIVE NO
ATTENTION. THE NAME OF THE WRITER BEING REQUIRED
IN ALL CASES AS A GUARANTEE OF GOOD FAITH
MARRIAGE AND DEATH NOTICES INSERTED eRATUI-
TouSLY. OBITUARIES WILL BE CHARGED HALF THE
USUAL RATE OF TRANSIENT LOCAL MATTER.
Local matter, Ten cents line for single inser
ton.
Transient rates-Eigh cents a line for one, and
Four cents a line for every additional insertion.
One inch Of space counted as TTelve lines. One
Column, Fire Dollars per inch, year.
-Four changes dlo,red to yearly advertisers wfheuf
additional charge.
The circulation of The Wing being among the
most Intelligent classes Of Cecil county and the
adjoining counties of Maryland, Pennsylvania and
Dcfd'cdre, its proprietor confidently recommends it
10 Business Men most desirable medium for
renunerdtire advertising.
To maintain its high standard as family Journal
no offensive Objectionable Advertisements will be
admitted into IFS columns at any price.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04
FOR & ATE

IA stead of VIM Little Esd deed. at West
Nottingham, Cecil county. Md. Immediately be
side the W. y. Church and Academy ~ miles
from Baltimore. and 20 miles from Philadelphia.
accessible by either Baltimore Central. or r.. W.
and Il. Railroad. Location notably healthy in Il
thckly settled and pleasant ncighborhood. Land
OF excellent quality: larger part under successful
cultivation. Desirable as country seat. or for
truck and armin" purposes. &. LITTLE.
Aug lIB-6w Puttsvile. Pa.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04

Total bb
*Flori,ll is included to show how small Il
vote might change the result.
Add to the Republican vote New York,
and you have POI votes, OF l6 more than
is requisite.
Add Indiana and Connecticut, leaving
out New York, and you have majority
Add Indiana and New Jersey, and you
have ) majority.
Add Indiana and Florida, and you have
just the number required.
Add Connecticut, New Jersey, and
Florida, and there is like result
Add to tile Democratic chances New
York, and there is deficiency of II
votes.
Add New York and New Jersey. and
they are still short ; votes.
Add Connecticut, Indiana, and New
Jersey, and they are still short II votes.
Add New York and Indiana, and there
are three more votes than is necessary:
but if Florida should go Republican, they
are still short.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04

The purpose of the cx-rebels who now
control both Houses of Congress and
want TO get a tool of their own in the
White House, to make the North pay for
whipping them, is proved by letter from
the former rebel Postmaster-General to
Jeff Davis, which is among the rebel
archives bought by the government.
Writing as to the terms of surrender,
icagan-now member of the House
rom Texas said:
In the final adjustment we should en-
'oavor to secure provisions for the audit
ng Of the debt of the Confederacy and
iur its payment, i'll common with the war
'iybJ uf the United States. We may ask
his on the ground that we did not seek
lis war, but only sought peaceful sep
ration to secure our people and States
rom the effects Of unconstitutional ell
rroachment of the other States. and be-
cause IN the principal of equity, allowing
Nat both parties had acted i'll good faith
and gone to war on misunderstanding,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04
THE ELECTORAL VOTE.

The following is careful and elabo-
rate estimate of the electoral vote and
how it will be cast at the November Presi-
dental election. Total number of votes
1863; necessary to choice 1856:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04

EVERY Northern capitalist knows that
no rebel war claims would be paid under
Garfield's Administration.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04
EARN FOR SALE.

A GOOD FARM of 80 Acres. north
"A OF ElktOn. near the Delaware and Pennsyl-
vania lines Excellent Fruit large Barn: good
Buildings. II desired. stock and growing crops
will be sold with immediate possession.
Apply ut
July 3l-tt The CECIL WING OFFICE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04
National Republican Nominations.

champagney'' fizz for about fortnight.
1t is very weak now.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04

to mere argument may be seen from the
vote for President, that year, viz:
:. y. lllden. ...............l IL, -
"ShOt gun majority. ........... -, 56S
No wonder that lIampton's "Mssis-
sippi plan fired the heart of every I'M
reconstructed rebel with irreligious zeal,
and that the shot gun, the revolver and
the bowie knife assumed supremacy in
every Congressional district in the South
where 4 Republican majority had to be
suppressed or reduced. We have lately
seen how lIampton's ''plan' has work
ed in Alabama, where, it is true. fraud
was far more generally resorted to than
violence. But the frauds were successful
because the defrauded Republicans were
made to realize that the ''shot gun was
in readiness. Let intelligent Democrats
ponder over these facts when they read
the 50 free ballot" plank in the Demo-
cratic Hancock platform.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04

DAVID DAVIS and Ben Butler have
both dropped from the fence into the
Democratic camp. The load is fearful
for any one party to carry.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04

TAXPAYERS communication from
" Marshy Hope" on timely subject,
Will appear next week. His letters will
be always welcome.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04
AROUND THE WORLD,

\ fame that is world wide and acquired
i'll the short space of a few years, must have
true merit for its support. DIR. Perce's
Family Medicines have gained such fame
and the foreign orders for his Golden NIedi-
cal DiscOvery-the greatest blood puriier of
the age, for his Pleasant Purgative Pellets
(little sugar-coated pills), his Favorite Pre-
scription-woman' best frieud-and other
remedies became so great, that Il branch of
the Worlds Dispenslry has been establish
ed in London, England, for their manut;lc-
ture. From this depot they are shipped to
every part Of Europe, and to the East In
dies, China, Japan and other countries
Their sale in both North and South America
is perfectly enormous and increases yearly
Worlds DispenSary Medical Association,
ProprietorS, Buffalo, \. v. and Great Rus
sell Street Buildings, London, Eng
ROYAL CENTRE, Cass Co., Ind,
Feb 18th, 1869
DR.. Il. y. Pierce:
Dear Sri take pleasure in writing my
testimony with others in regard to your val
liable medicine. For Il long time | have
suffered from disease of the lungs and until
| used your Discovery found nothing that
did me any good. Thanks to it, | am re-
lieved and recommended it to all.
Yours truly, MARY KEN NEIL.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04

- Everybody should note the fact that
the best remedy known for Coughs, Colds
ETC., is DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup. Price only
- cents 4 bottle
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04
FOR SALE.

4 First-Class Three-Story Brick Dwelling,
situated on east Main street. Elkton. A -
desirable property. containing II rooms. la192
with gas &c. A Pump OF good water ut HI. III
the door. and Il Cistern under the Back -
Building. This is one oi the most convenient
houses in town.
Terms very moderate.
HD-Wiil exchange for property in Philadelphia,
or Ocean Grove. n. ].
Apply to MRS. WIN. TORBERT.
Or, II. X. TORBERT
may 29-tf Elkton.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04

Now that the mud campaign of the
Democratic organs has become tedious
bore to their Disguised readers, what will
they do during the rest of the contest?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04

The Philadelphia Times very peril
nently says: - Some Of the Democratic
organs and orators seem to have got bad
y tangled about the Democratic candi-
late FOR President. The popular idea has
prevailed for some time, that General
hancock is the Democratic heir apparent
/" the White House, but Wade Hamp-
son and the Southern organs appear to
"a afflicted with the delusion that the
'"g'ilar ticket is Lee and jackson. Chair
:aam i5arnum should send them certif-
nate stating that Hancock is the only
.implI-purc Democratic candidate. 1t is
'lc of the few things that Barnum can
10 cticctually without any draft upon
ais present crop of mules"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04

HE attention of the whole country has
lately been concentrated on Wade Hamp-
ton too frank and impulsive exposure
OF the rebel programme, i'll his Staunton
speech. He has tried to squirm out of it
but The report of the speech made by the
Democratic organ at Staunton and the
testimony of four leading Democrats at
~t&unton who heard the speech, have put
..iil IN the position of-well, to put it
very mlldly-a prcvaricator.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04

THE wisdom of the ostrich was never
highly regarded, but n orthern Democrats
who are either patriots or taxpayers, or
both, will be no wiser than that silly bird
If they refuse to see the perils that are
before them. in case Hancock, the nomi-
nee and inevitable tool of the .'solid
South, is elected.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04
MARRIED..

SMIrH-PKICE,-0n September End, by
Rev. James Mclntire, Samuel c. Smith, and
Caroline Price, both of this county.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04

~ The managers of tho Delaware State
Fair are busily engaged renovating and
liking up their buildings for the Fair which
begins ON the 18th, of September Let all
who can exhibit something
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04

HE Democrats have abandoned Maine
At first, the boasts were long and loud
that the fusion between the Democrats
and Greenbackers would succeed. But
tic bottom has dropped out of it, and the
desperate Democracy turn sorrowfully
ClSeWhcrc
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04

ire Cecil County -Ners. the last candi-
date Tor popular favor, made its promised
appearance on Wednesday morning last.
1t Is handsome seven-coumn newspaper
printed in clear open type upon good
white paper. DIR. Frazer, its editor and
proprietor, is Il gentleman Of education
'ld culture, and although entering a new
'icld Of enterprise will doubtless display
Sufficient tact, judgment, and energy to
make his business venture an assured
success. We cordially welcome him into
the editorial fraternity, and extend him
The right-hand of fellowship.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04

GEN. GARFIELD's home at Mentor is
visited by from fifteen to fifty people a
day. \ carload of wheat which was
lately shipped from his farm is said to
have attracted much attention because of
its excellent quality.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04

OUR present capable Representative in
Congress from the Sixth Maryland Dis
u1ct, the Hon. Milton CT. Urner, has been
rcnominated by the Congressional Con-
Vention that met at Oakland on Thurs
day. In accepting the nomination, he
said: " favor equal rights, equal pro-
lection, equal duties, and an equality of
opportunity being secured and required
IF all our citizens. l favor the general
triumph of Republican principles. the
election of Garfield and Arthur. and a
continuance of that prosperity secured
by Republican craftsmanship, skill, econ
omy, and courage"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04
The Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.

Will send their celebrated Electro-N oltaic
Belts to the afflicted upon 80 days trial.
Speedy cures guaranteed. They mean what
they say. Write to them without delay,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04
FOR SALE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS,
THIS is To give notice. that the subscribers, of
l. Cecil county. hath obtained hnm tho Orphans
Court IL iaid cuunty, letters TcStamcntary ON the
personal estate of
BENJAMIN CLIFFORD,
late III said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased hereby warm
ed 10 exhibit the same. with the vouchers thereof
duly authenticated.
On or before the sd day Of August 1851;
they may otherwise. by law. be excluded from all
benefit OF said estate Al. i.rranns indebted to
said estate are rplue-toi To make Immediate pay
mcnt la the subscribers. Given under our hands
this 18th day OF September, 1850.
GEORGE W. CLIFFORD
DAVID l.. CLIFFORD
W. L. b. Il. ROBERTSON
Executors OF Benjamin Clifford deceased,
TcSt-HENRy ID. MILLER, Register.
Sept I-bw
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04
THREE HEAD OF HORSES.
s HEAD OF DAIRY COWS.

extra iino and good stock. HEIFERS. yearl-
ngS, grade Attorneys. l DURHAM BULL 3
years old. very fine. / Dry Cow.
FARMING ITENSILS.-l twohorse Road
Wagon. in good repair: Horse Cart broad tread:
! light business Wagon: Cultivator Birds pat
ent: Hunts Grain Drill. good new: 2I'iows l
OK Yoke. Cutting Box. ! Hay Press. l Corn
shelter. > thurnS, aGd Dairy Fixtures.
HOUSEHOLD GOOlS.-A lot of Be,steadS.
l Mornin" Glory Stove lot of Chairs lot of Win
dow Frames, lot of Old Iron, and various articles
too numerous to mention.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums under SO ca sh: on
sums OF $40 and over Il credit Of Six months. ON
pronissory note, with approved security. payable
at the National iiank Of the RiSn" sun interest
from date il not paid at maturity
GEORGE W. CLIFFORD
DAVID l.. CLIFFORD
W. L. b. X. RDBERSDN
JOHN G. H!NpMAN. Auctioncer Executors.
Sept 4-2w
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The constitutional provisions above referred to
are rs follows:

Src2 No person above the age OF twenty-one
wears. convicted of larceny. or other infamous
crime unless pardoned by the Governor, shall
evr thcrrafte be entitled to vote at any election
in This State: and no person under guardianship,
MS n lunatic. or as II person non comPos meht's,
shall he entitled to vote.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04

for the purpose of diScharging their duty as Off
GERS of Registration according to the said Act of
the General Assembly.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-09-04

ELEVEN TRIALS OF SPEED FOR PURSES
ag"rc"atim" S2.415 under the Rules of the
National Truttin.. Association.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1880-11-18
SvArnNEws.

Goy. Farnham has appointed Thursday.
Nov 70. as a day Of thanksgiving
Hon. Henry Ballard Of Burlington
made some sixty campaign speeches, most
Of the in New York.
The Presidential Electors meet in Mont,
pelicr Dec. LIST, aud cast their vote for
President
Atkins Of the Montpelier lArgus. has
sold bis poultry 70 Mr.. swain Of the Bel
lows Falls Times,
The Hon. Walter G. Dunton has been
chosen president Of tho bar association in
the place Of John l. Edwards. Esq.. who
declined
A drunken mail carrier In Albany re-
ccutly left his team in front Of the post
Office instead Of tho mail bag, and put up
thu latter carefully in his stable
silos are being constructed 10y many
farmers throughout the state and are
looked upon As profitable investments
A young child 0. George Simmons, Of
Bristol, vas fanlly burned the other day
by it, clothes taking FIRE from the stove
The Norman stallion imported By Gov
ersor Smith last Epnhg, disd Saturday.
HewAs fear years old and eos. $1,000
Prof T. II. Hyde, Of Hydesills. who
bad gous 10 Flexida TO tesch. died there
Friday morning. He had besh At the
bead Of schools in CAStlstoa aud wslling.
ford.
The Midd'eburv College quartette. ~.
SISTED by Prof Higisy, pianist have sang
ia many u the towns Of The state, and
escrywhsse have met with The wArIncss
praise.
Gov stewarts fine brick block 10 Middle.
bury vas complcly destroyed by ars Wed
nesIay. 81 loss On the building Of some
sIo, 90 and ca TIE goods a T NJ Chap.
saAn 4 Co. sosss $4,000
The 81 Aibsas Messenger says our tAx.
C are greatly ineruaaa By the LIABILITY a
a towns 20 read damages Incurred ~
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1880-11-18
rms LkaIsl.AruRK.

The existing Laws Of the State have not
Thus iar, been materially changed by the
present session Of the Legislature Some
II the important bills introduced have
l,scu killrl Oh. and others remain to b.
acted upon. The Legislature appears to
~ rather conservative 10 It's tendencies
aAl will hardly make many radical
changes
Tho elertica "a Supreme Court Judges
Saased considerable excitement through
tlar Effort TO displacc Judge Barrett which
~as successful The others we're all elect.
Oh without opposition and the name Of ".
II Walker " Ludlow was proposed Tor
sixth associate but the election was post
= pono1 for The reason that BIN Lad been
introduced 10 rcluce the number Of
Judges 10 sii-
Ia rcgAri 10 Judge BArvts il Is univer.
sally admitted that he las nnquestionable
ability. bu. he has certain inirnities Of
temper which rcador him obnoxious 10
the lawyers who are compelled 70 practice
in his courts. snd il is claimed that his
proiuiices are 70 strong against some Of
thein - 10 sometimes defeat the ends q
Justice This is certainly an unpleasant
6sAio 81 Affairs bnt we arc Inclined 10 the
opinioa thai the fault Is not all on The side
a. Judge Barress correspondent Of the
Montpelier .Joarasl writes a. follows;
ia your very tNsr and irisndly editorial
announcing and ragrstiing the rctirnsnent
II Judge B4Frea fr0m the bench, ron
stsak u the unanimity with which tbs
usemlSrs II The bar and also u the legis
lalurs from Windsor aud WindhAn coun.
tses opposed hia elsction etc. This il "a
error. nnihienilonAl, Of coarse. - FAR -
Ntndbam county ID Concerned. Having
nsasls some Investigation 81 the facts,
learn thai sSnAioT Bridgnan 81 Bellows
EAlia - The only mssnbeF Of the bar u
that county who opposed JadKs Baxrets.
ana BE was also The oaly naemtsr q the
tsgislatsre from there. with possibly one
eaaaptiaa, Who vrntured 30 eonirovcne
she prevailing hestssnenl 10 tlsAt part ~
tie state ! do MOI speAk II this 10 cSiti-
essc him be aonhtlees had reasons salts
fAclofg te himself -bui kimply 10 set the
fat right have sern Numerous letters
tf0a al the leading members Il the lar,
expressing an earnest dcslne fos the emf.
neht judges reelection, and many q tAe
rsumiaeni e4ts1ens a that ooanfy, wbeu
They hezrd al HE effort io defeAt him,
soigntAisly came 10 Mo1tpslscF TO uogk ia
Als lrehaiL In regard 10 Windsor eountY.
phsle Il is true that large majority a. The
mosi active lawyers wese against him, And
came here and lalsorea With great zeAi 10
aeoampiisA hls defeat ihsy bad nssthes
She cooperation BOZ sympathy u 81 le4al
Aea1n u the oldest A1d ahlesi II their