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The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10
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rosewood eases. three uIiSnns. Btatty's matchless
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S2o1.sc catalogue prices $500 TO Sl,o,c| Satstac.
lion guaranteed or money refunded. a!tcE ,..,s
years use: upright piano iQrtes 2io5 Sa5s: cata-
ln@ue price. $500 10 $500 standard piano iortes OF
ill., ami eIaf. - thousands testify: write tur Il
mammoth list OF testimonials. Beatty's cabinet
organs. cathedral. church. chapel parlor. $50 up
ward: visitors welcome: free carriage meets pas
scnScrs: illustrated catalogue tholidav cditionl
free. Address or call upon DiEIEi. :. aEATTy
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The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10

GU1TEAU dosn't want to be hung: but
hopes the jury will be. Should such be
the case, we do not envy the one juror
who couldn't agree with the eleven other
contrary fellows.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10
Q|'t Qtf'| 1l1h'e,
ELKTON, DECEMBER 10, 1881.

THE President has set Congress an ex-
cellent example of business-like states
manshiH. Let that body go and do like
wise.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10

THE Baltimore Gazette has been sold
toa syndicate, composed Of members of
tha Merchants and Manufactures Asso-
ciation, of which Ex-Mayor Latrobe and
81. y. Gary, our late Republican candi-
principal parties interested. Mr.. Wm.
i. Hazelton, managing editor of the
-amcrieaH. is to have charge of it. Mr..
put new life into that journal, which
will, after January 1st, be called the
I'iYics.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10

JUICE DAVID DAVIS came down from
the chair of the Senate, on Tuesday to
explain the attitude of the Third party
IL that body, Of which he is sole and
7reighty representative. He said he
should maintain the position of indepen-
dence which he had occupied for the past
ten years. The administration of Presi-
dent Arthur he should treat candidlv,
sustaining it when right and opposing it
when wrong. AS to the committees and
Offices Of the Senate he stood just where
ne did last Spring, and should vote to
keep the committee organizations in the
hands of the Republicans and the offices
III possession of the present Democratic
iHcumbants. Having thus dispensed a
pretty even measure of both satisfaction
aud disappointment to both sides of the
Chamber, Judge Davis closed with few
patriotic remarks and resumed the gavel.
The practical bearing Of his explanation
IS TO show the Republicans that it is of
10 use for them to try to get the Senate
Offices, and to inform the Democrats that
their plan for regaining control of the
committees must be given up
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10

:ty' We have just opened tho largest stock
of Vases, Toilet Sets, and Celluloid Goods
ever shown between the Two cities,
FHAZEE'S DRI-,; STORE
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10
PtS&JOE CLAIMS.

1t appears. from tne iepo.t,T iI.,- .,.i..-
missioner OF Pensions that. since 1860.
1SS. 063 original pensions claims have
been filed: 40. 949 of these have been
allowed and inscribed ON the pension roll
2.539 have rejected and abandoned. be-
Ing II rlns per cent. of the whole num-
Der of claims set.ie... There are now
pending Tor settlement 26o.5i1 original
pension claims, 221. $50 OF which were
filled prior to July |, 1850. These. when
allowed. will involve the payment OF
arrears from the date of discharge i'll case
Of IN invalid. and from date of death or
termination qf Il prior right in all other
cases. Frcm ~ the data obtainable it is
estimated that 10 pai ,tu.. Gi tie num-
Der of claims now pending will he reject
ed or abandoned. This wouli show the
probable rejection of 81 cases, and
the probable admission of about 1888 600
claims. all of which involve the payment
of arrears of pension. With the present
force employed. the number OF adjudi-
cations remaining the same, and no new
business intervening, this number of
claims G9j, ,000l could be acted upon in
a period Of six years, ami taking January
!, 1884, as near period from which to
eStim2te in each case an average amount
Of arrears, i is found that every case al
lowed would require for the first payment
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10
REVISING TIE TARIFF LAWS.

The tariff laws also need revision, but
that Il due regard may be paid to the
conflicting interests of OH citizens. i'm
portant changes should be made with
caution. If a careful revision cannot he
made at this session, a COMMITTEES, Suci,
as was lately appointed by the Senate,
and is now being recommended by the
Secretary of the Treasury. would doubt
less tighten tie labors OF Congress when
ever this subject shall be brought to its
consideration.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
THE FIRST ANNUAL MESSAGE OF
PRESIDENT ARTHUR.
To tie Mtm6trs Of tie Senate

To tie 4Htm66rs Of tie Senate
dnd HONsf Of Representatives:
An appalling calamity has befallen the
American people since their chosen Rep
resentativeS last met in the halls where
you are now assembled.
We might else recall. with unaltered
content, the rare prosperity with which,
throughout the year, the nation has been
blessed. Its harveSts have been plente-
ous. its various industries have thriven.
the health of its people has been pre-
served, it has maintained with foreign
governments the undisturbed relations of
amity and peace. For these manifesto
tionS of His favor we owe to Him who
holds our destiny in His hands the tri-
butte of our grateful devotion.
To that mysterious exercise Of His
will, which has taken from us the loved
and illustrious citizen who was but lately
the head of the Nation, We bow in sor
row and submission. The memory Of
his character, of his noble achievements
and of his patriotic life, will be treasured
forever as a sacred possession of the whole
people.
The announcement of his death drew
from foreign governments and peoples
II vi opiio" NhiSh
history will record as signal tokens of
the kinship of nations and the federation
of mankind.
OUR RELATIONS WITH GREAT BRITAIN.
The feeling of goodwill between our
own Government and that of Great Bri-
tain was never more marked than at
present. In recognition of this pleasing
fact directed on the occasion of the late
Centennial Celebration at ! 1orktown that
a salute be given the British flag. Save
for the correspondence, to which | shall
refer hereafter i'll relation to the proposed
canal across the Isthmus of Panama. lit
tie has occurred worthy of mention in
the diplomatic relations of the countries.
Early in the year the Fortune Bay claims
were satisfactorily settled by the British
Government paying in full the sum of
e15. 900, most of which has been already
distributed. AS the terms of the settle
ment included compensation for in juries
suffered by our fishermen at Aspy Bay,
there has been retained from the gross
award a sum which is deemed adequate
for those claims.
The participation of Americans in the
exhibitions at Melbourne and Sydney will
be approvingly mentioned in the reports
OF the two exhibitions soon to be pre-
sented to Congress. They will disclose
the readiness of our countrymen to make
successful competition in distant fields of
enterprise The surrender Of Sitting Bull
and his forces upon the Canada frontier
has allayed apprehension, although bodies
of British Indians still cross the border
in quest of sustenance. Upon this sub
iect a correspondence has been opened,
which promises an adequate understand
ing. Our troops have orders to avoid,
meanwhile, all collisions with alien In
dians.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10
" EDS ENnhi.

In the Senate & number of bills were
introduced. among them one by Mr.
Plumb, making trade dollars legal ten
der, except where otherwise expressly
stipulated in the contract. and one nv
Mr.. Davis, establishing a Department OF
Agriculture and Commerce.. Mr. Iioar
offered 4 resolution. which was referred.
for the appointment Of Il special Com
mittee on Woman Suffrage. Mr. Nor
riii's Tax Commission resolution came
up IN order, but that gentleman, "pre-
terring not 10 weary the senate with q
long speech at this time, moved an ad-
journment. which was agreed to,
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10
THE WAR DEPARTMENT.

The President endorses the recommen-
datiGn Of the Secretary of War for an in
ereaSeof the army, details the work done
during the last year in collecting Indians
on their reservations, aud says;
The report of the Chief Of Engineers
furnishes detailed account of the opep-
ations for the improvement of rivers and
harbors. ! commend to your attention
the Suggestions contained in this report
in regard tG the condition of our fortiti
cations. especially Oh GGa<f qefences, and
recommend an increase Of ti.a strength
of the engineer battalion. by which tie
efficiency of our torpedo system would
be improved. | also call your attention
tn the remarks upon the improvement of
the South Pass OF the Mississippi River.
the proposed free bridge over the Poto-
mac River at Georg town. the import
ancc Of completing ut an early day the
north wing Of the Department building.
and other recommendation of the Secre-
tary of War, which appear i'll his report.
The actual expenditures of this Depart
ment tor the fiscal year ending June 30,
1881. were SAP. i22, 201 80. The appropri-
ations for the yea. 1882 were S44. $780,
125.42. The estimates for 1853 were
4454l 2169l
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10
ORDER NiSI.
ORDER NiSi.

in the Circuit Court fog Ccci! county In Equity
November To- lsol
ORDERED. That the sale of the pro-
~ perty OF The Elkton Gas Light Company. ut
flktOn. Cecil county. naryland. made by II ram
Met 'ullnUgh. Henry Ii. Mitchell and Henry r.
Torbcrt. Trustees. he ratified and confirmed. un-
before the l4th day OF January next: provided n
CORY oi this Order be inserted in some new>pa per
printed at EiEtuu. once Il week 1ur one month be
tore the 18th day of December next.
The Report states tn" amount Of sales to be
g. 5000. JAMES \. DAWES. Clerk
True copy: test. JAMES \. DAVIS.
NpN l2-lln trustee.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10

The report of the Secretary of the IN
terror contains many valuable suggestions
particularly touching upon the Indian
questions. The Indian shon'd receive the
protection OF the law. lie Should be
allowed to maintain in court his rights of
person and property. has repeatedly beg
gcd for this privilege. Its exercise would
be very valuable to him III his progress
towards civilization. OF even greater
Importance is the enactment of a general
law permitting The allotment in severalty,
to such Indians at least as desire it, of 2
reasonable quantity OF land secured to
them by patent. and for their own pro-
lection made inalienable Tor twenty of
twenty-five years is demanded for their
present welfare and their permanent ad-
y3ucement
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10

The Importance "t timely Legislation
it'll respect to the ascertainment and
declaration OF lie vote for Presidential
Electors was sharply called to the atten-
tion oi the people more than four years
ago. It. is TO be hoped that some well
defined measure may be devised before
anothct national election which will rem
der unnecessary resort to any LAp2di-
emt Of IA temporary character for the de
termination Of questions tipOu contested
returns Questions which concern the
very existence OF the Government and
liberties of the people were suggested
bv the prolonged illness Of TIE late
President and his consequence iucaraci-
ty to perform H.. tutatiai.G CT niG o!.ice,
1t is provided by the second article of
the Constitution. in the fifth clause Of
its first section. that lin case OF the re-
moTal Of the President from Office or of
his death, resignation or inability to dis
charge the powers and duties Of said Of
flee, the same shall devoivc ON the Vice
President
What is the intcndment of the Con-
stitution in It's specification of "inahil-
itY to discharge the po.erS and duties
OF said Office as one OF the contingent
ces which calls the Vice President to the
exercise Of Presidential functions? Is
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10
THE INTER-ocEANlc CANAL.

The questions growing out of the pro
posed inter oceanic water way across the
Isthmus of Panama are of grave national
importance. This Government has not
been unmindtul of the solemn obligations
imposed upon it by its compact of 1S4G
with Colombia as the independent and
sovereign mistress of the territory crossed
by the canal. and has sought to render
them effective by fresh engagements with
the Colombian Republic looking to their
practical execution. The negotiations to
this end. after they had reached what
appeared to be a mutually satisfactory
solution here were met in Colombia by a
disavowal of the powers which its envoy
had assumed and by a proposal for re-
newed negotiation on modified basis.
Meanwhile this Government learned
that Colombia had proposed to the Euro
pean Powers to join i'll a guarantee of
the neutrality of the proposed Panama
Canal, a guarantee which would be i'll
direct contravention of our obligation as
the sole guaranty of the integrity of CO.
lombian territory and of the neutrality
of the canal itself.
Foreseeing the probable reliance of the
British Government on the provisions of
the Clayton Bulwer Treaty of 1850 as
atfording room for a share in the guaran-
tees which the United States covenanted
with Colombia four years before, | have
not hesitated to supplement the action of
my predecessor by proposing to Her
Maiesty's Government the modification
Of that instrument, and the abrogation
of such clauses thereof as do not COM
port with the obligations of the United
States toward Columbia or with the vital
needs of the two friendly parties to the
compact.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10

Special envoys have been sent to Chill,
Bolivia and Peru, in order, if possible. to
bring about friendly relations between
these governments.
An honorable adjustment of affairs be-
tween Eenzuela and France, through the
interpositi0n of the United States. is
speedily looked for.
The recent treaties with China are in
full force, and the relations between the
two governments very friendly.
The intimacy between this country and
Japan, the most advanced of the Eastern
nations. continues to be cordial. The
Emperor conteinplates the establishment
of full constitutional government, and
he has already summoned parliament
airy congress for the purpose Of e!ic&ting
the change.
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10
THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.

The report Of the Secretary of the
Navy exhibits the condition of that
brancn of the service. and presents valu-
able suggestions for its improvement. |
call your especial attention. also. to the
appended report Of tho Advisory Board
which he convened ts devise suitable
measures for increasing the efficiency Of
the navy, and particularly to report as to
the character and number of vessels nee
essary 10 place it upon footing commen-
surate with the necessities Of the gov
s-nmant. | cannot too strongly urge
upon you ny conviction that every con-
sderation of natiCaai safety. economy
aud honor imperatively demands 4 thor
Ough reha habilitation of our navy with q
full appreciation OF the fact that compli-
ance with the suggestions of the head of
tl.at department and of the Advisory
BoaH. mast inyolye a large expenditure
OF the public moneys. ! earnestly rec
ommend such appropriations as VIII ac-
compliSl an end which ses,.ts f9 aie 50
desirable.
INCREASING OUR NAVAL. POWER.
Nothing can be more inconsistent with
tr2c public economy than Withholding
the moa"S a;e."eSsary to accomplish the
objects intrusted ny lha Constitution to
the National Legislature. rnv % these
objects, and one which is of paramount
importance, is declared by our funda-
mental law to be the provision for the
"GQRmon defence Surely nothing is
more essential TO the defence OF the
United States aGh Gf ail orr people than
the efficiency of OuT navy
We have for many Yeas maintained
with foreign governments the relations
of honorable peace and that such reia-
tlons may be permanent is desired by
every patriotic citizen of the Republic
but if we heed the teachings of history
We .hall not forget that in the life of
every na,l..; emergencies may arise when
a resort to arms caT alone save it from
dishonor. No dangers from abroad now
threaten this people. nor have we ANY
cause to diStrust the friendly professions
Gt ether governments.
i$,'t iug avoiding as well as repellipg
dangers that may threaten us in the tG-
ture, We must be prepared TO enforce any
policy which we think wise to aGQl;,
We must be ready to defend our harbors
against aggression; to protect, by the
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10

SuRsoslFroN Two DOLLARS A YEAR. IN ADVANCE
SIX MONTHS, ONE DOLLAR. No SUBSCRIPTION WILL
RECEIVED FOR LESS THAN SIX MONTHS.
ThE osJEcT oE IFS eRoeRIEroR BEING 10 MAKE
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10
1. The st. ALBANS FARM,
CONTAINING

~ the same time and place sill be offered fal
sale thc following real estate:
The Cecil Whig., 1881-12-10
POSTAL. SWING BANKS.

TIE STAR ROUTES.
AS has been already stated. great re-
ductionS have recently been made in the
expense nI the Star Route service. The
investiations of tine Department ef jus
tice and the Post Office Department. have
resulted i'll the presentation OF indict-
ments against persous formerly connect
ed with that service. accusing them OF
offences against the United States.
have enjoined upon the officials who are
charged with the conduct of the cases
on the part OF the government, and upon
the eminent counsel who. before my ac
cession to the Presidency, were called to
their assistance. the duty of prosecuting,
with the utmost rig"r of the law. all
persons who may be found chargeaple
with frauds upon the postal service.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-06
Who IL Mrs. WinslOws

As this question is frequently asked, we will
simply say that she Is lady who for u wards Of
forty years, has untiringly devoted her time and
al MIS- as Fema.e Physician and nurse, principal
5 among children She has especially studied tine
CO stitutlon and wants of this numerous class, and
as result OF this effort, and practical knowledge.
obtained In lifetime spant as nurse and physi-
Clan, she has com ouuded a soothing syrup, for
Oh lden teethin' 1t OPP Rates like magic-giviDg
rest ans. health and is moreover. sure to regulate
The bowels. In cons Quence Of this article. Mrs.
Winslow is becoming w0rld-renowned as benefae-
tor OF her race chi dren CERTAIN y do RISE UP aid
Die her sp cially is this tn case In this city
st quaint es of tn So thing Syrup are DAILY sold
Ind us h re-. We think Mrs. Wi SOW has i'm
mo talized h name by Lis invaluable Article, and
We sine rely b5i3va thousands # chill .ren have
been saved from n early grave By its timely use
and that mlli MS yet unbor will share Its benefits
and uni g III calm her blessed. No MOTHER has
discharg her duty to her suffering Lit lie one In
our pinion, until she has ven 1t the benefit Of
Nrs Winslows So thing Syruo. Try Ii mothers
TRY Now.-Ladies Visitor, W York City. Sold
by all Druggists. % cents bottle.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-06
TRUSTEES SALE,
COMMERCIAL BANK F!
INSTRUMENTATION 18th,

ON THURSDAY, DECEMRER 9Th,
~ 1881, at / o'clock d. m, in from of The T, St
Office in Knoxville, will sell at public sale, to
the chest bidder, tue Ioll wing property held
~ me in truS- for the ltOr~ of the CommeIcld al
Bank under its d. ed OF ass gnlsent
Lot No. u In Ramsey, dition TO Kin lxyille,
Onting 81 ICet On the north side OF Bonnie Nue
street, and NJ ming back I50 feet to IN alley
l,ins a little west Of Chan cellpr Staley's and
opposite The residence Of :. Il. Johnson.
Also Fort nine Shar, s OF stock In the Knox
vi le Iron Company of the par value OF 1890.
Also two office Desks, t~o Chairs, on- 0ffic
Clock one PAR Ct Bank Shears, one lnkstand
an 4 the night, lite and interest aclu red
and I United States Pate. No. l22 l52, com
oh a sig dnent of two-t irds of said patent
executes, TO me 10y John Leighton and X. M
McCunr, on June 18TH, 1877, recorded III the
Office of Commissioner of Patents, IN Washing
ton, D. , ia Liber p. 2l, page 4ss
TERMS:
The Lot and the Stock in the Knoxville Iron
Company. one-third cash and balance on six and
TIVE We months, wiki interest and good personal
security.
The other property, cash in hand.
l also give notice that l have adve tised In
Marengo County, Alabama, and will Sc at the
coIr house door IN Linden, Alabama, on Decem
Der 5th 1881. the ira t OF land near Mckinley, III
MaIengo Coun V. Alabama, known a, the " Mar.
I tin smith Ia q, said to contain l4Z4 acres, AIT
ich | hold i'll trust for the creditors of the
Commerc al Bank. I'm er dee from HUI. L. Nc
CLING and that | have advertised in ChattA-
nooga ana will sell at the Post Office door il
that city, on Thursday the sth day OF December
1851 the Ian Is and lots in Nc C'ung's Addition tt
Chat aisooga, near said city, held By me nndel
deeds from HUI. L. hcCIung, IN trust Tor Creditors
of the CONNIE clll Bank
jermS-;ine third cash. balance on q and II
months with interest, secured by liens retained
and cd personal security.
For further paIticu arS, inquire of
JAMES COMFORT.
nov2ldtds Trust Commercial Bank.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-06
MARKET REPORTS
Wholesale Grain and Produce Market
CORRECTED pAILYl
CHRONICLE OFFTCY,

CORRECTED pAILY.l
CHRONICLE OFFTCE, |
Knoxville. Tenn. December 3. 1857.
The grain market has beeu Irregular for some
days PAST Win light receipts and but little de-
mand.
Quotations Wheat from wagons. S1.2sal,so
as to grade, dull. Large lots, sacked, viii bring
more
CoRH-But little Offering and in demand
65 to re nominal new corn in ear, about 81
from wagons
OATS-tnil : loose from wagons arc per
bushe!.
BAcos-Aetive, buying; sides, Zoe; shout
der>, C; ans 10.
LAaD- IN 81 pounc tin cans, 10 za1lc.: selling
13al4c-
PorAToEs- Irish new, 65a7oc per bushe.
HAY-L0ose. s0a9oc per 100 pOunos baled.
$l.25.
PEAs-90cael 60 per bushel.
BRAH-S1A0 per 100 pounds.
FL0UR-Nomlnai, country extra, buying, dull
50 25a3 90 selling, S350af00 per sack; family
buying, s.. 50a3 10 selling, s3.75a40D er sack.
FEATHgAs-PrIme IL to IS
DRIEDERUIT-The naEket is duh and much de-
presSe strictly prime half peaches, &c; ln-
lerior. 3 al peeled peaches oalo cents p ars
5a7 cents.
FIELD sEEps.-Cloyer. s7.ooa7.5O; timothy grass,
$3.50 bnsheii orchard <, ass, to $50 !;
req top, 81 o.; blue grass. seed Sl.25 seed wheat
Virginia Select, SLID bushe.
BUTTER holce roll, 1oa2oc; prime, eaioc /;
EGGS Active buying at 2ac. Sailed eggs not
W nted
ToULERh-i4iYc cDlckPES ueHS, NC pUuiiu
zoos ers, 2i2c. turkeys. 5a5nc; spring
| ch ok rs IN demand DC per ID.
! RAGS-CoJt0n 1lsc.
BFKSWAX-Dull at zoe per pound
HIDEs-Dry flint l0c green, &C.
EALIOW-oc.
! FIX 7EED-Per bushel, soc.
| BRASa-ltAl2c copper l0a12c.
WOOL uii. ChOlce tuD-Wasned, 35c; Ia TO
! goa SOC dark ccars--. Is unWaSned. 221La25
! GINSE G-Per 10 81 30
SEhACA ROOT Per 10, 35a4Oc.
| Pick RooT-Per ID, l5c
! YELLOW RoOT-FeI Id, 6;a7c.