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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-04-21
IN THE OATACOMBs.


Never lived Yankee yet,
But was ready to bet
On the L. S. A.
If you speak of Italy'S sunny CLINE,
Maine kin beat it, every time"
| If you tell of .Etna'S fount of fire,
| You rouse his ire,
In an injured way
He'll probably say,
" don't think much of a Smokin hill,
| We've got a moderate little rill
| Kin make yer old volcaner STILL
| Pour old imagery down the crater,
N guess twill cool her fiery mater"
You have doubtless heard of those ancient
lies,
Manufactured for priZc;
The reputation of each rose higher,
AS he proved himself the bigger llar.
Said an Englishman-" Only t'other day,
Sailing from Dover to Calais,
saw man without float or oar,
Swimming across from the English shore,
Manfully breasting the angry sea-"
"Friend" said the Yankee, "th0t wd$ n,e.''
Mindful of all these thrice-told tales,
Whenever Yankee to Europe sails,
The boys try every sort of plan
To arouse his establishment, if they can.
Sam Brown was a fellow from way down
East,
Who never was Staggere Il i'll the least.
No tale of marvellous beast or bird,
Could match the stories he had heard.
No curious place or wondrous view
"Was ekil to Podunk, tell yu."
They showed him Il room where Il queen
had slept;
'Twan't up to the tavern daddy kept"
They showed him Lucerne. But he had
drunk
From the beautiful Molliehunkamunk.
They took him at last to ancient Rome,
And inveigled him into q catacomb
Here they piled him with draughts OF wine,
(Thouph he vowed old cider was twice as
tine),
Till the fumes of Faernian filed his head,
They removed mummy to make him room
And laid him at length in the rocky tomb.
They piled old skeletons round the stone,
Set dip" in a canuleStick of bone,
And left him to slumber there alone,
Then watched from a distance the taper 5
CLEAN,
Waiting to jeer at his frightened scream,
When he should awake from his drunken
dream.
After a time the Yankee woke.
But instantly saw through the tiimsy joke;
So never cry or shout he uttered,
But solemnly rose and slowly muttered:
90 see how it is. It's the judgment day;
We've all been dead and slowed away:
All these stone furreners sleepin' yet,
An I'm the fust one up you bet
Can't none o you Romans start, wonder :?
United States is Uhedd, by MUntler"'
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-04-21
A ROMANCE OF THE SOUTH.

"In ante-war times there lived in Meri-
wether county q don't care sort of ne
gro, named Jack Wilson, who could
neither read nor write. He had gained
his freedom in some way or another, and
gained his livelihood by acting as sort of
director-general to famous horses in his
neighborhood. Jack became attached to
servant girl who was owned by man
named Gates, one of the wealthiest men
in Georgia, who owned thousands of
acres of land, and with his family lived
in lordly style. The servant girl was
bright mu!atto, and Jack was shade
darker. They made a match of it, and
were married nnder the order of things
that existed in war times. At the same
time Jack had slave-time wife in Vir.
ginia, but she was as black as coal.
When the war closed and the slaves were
declared free, Jack took his Georgia wife
10 be his partner for life, and by living
with her for stated period she became
his wife according to law. AS soon as
he was married Jack showed sudden
spirit of industry that astonished every
body. His careless habits were thrown
aside and he went to work with will.
The wealthy Gates, his master, died, and
the broad acres fell to the heirs. Jack
still worked on the place, and was saving
and careful. The Gates family had lost
everthything except their land. Hun
dreds of slaves were freed by the new
order of things, and the princely fortune
was gone. The heirs could not adapt
themselves to the situation. Finally
pressed, they sold fifty acres to Jack;
tn III they wanted more money, and Jack
stood their security at the La GRANGE
Bank; and when they were unable to pay
he would take up the notes at the bank
and trade for piece of the Gates planta.
ton. He worked with a vengeance, and
all his family worked. Old man Jack
became noted and honored citizen of
the county. He was industrious and
prosperous. In the meantime his old
masters children continued to sell him
parts of the old homestead. FINALLY he
CONTINUED On FOURTH PAGE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-04-21
ORDER NISI,

In the Circuit Court Tor Cecil County In
Chancery.
ORDERED this sixth day Of April,
" A. ID. 1893, that the sale made and reported
10y John s. Everist, mortgagee. of real estate OF
Peter Brady and Elizabeth Brady be ratified and
confirmed. unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown. on or before the sth Of June next: pro.
vided. copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper printed and published in Cecil county,
once week Tor one Lmonth before the sth day of
May next.
The report states the amount of sale to be s. $40
JAMES A. DAVIS, Clerk
True copy-test. JAMES A. DAVIS.
AMI lin Clerk
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-04-21
WHOLE No. 2,1O6
LoNGFELLoW'S FINEST SONNET

As a fond mother, when the day is DER,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led
And leave his broken playthings ON the
floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly treasured and comforted
BY promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not
please him more.
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the
hand
Leads us to rest so gently that we 60
Scarce knowing if we wish to 90 or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far tn unknown transcends the
what we know.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-04-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

HNllS is to give notice that the sub
l. scriber. OF Cecil county, hath obtained from
the Orphans Court or said county, letters Tesla
mentiry on the personal estate of
LYDIA A. BROWN,
late of said county. deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated
on or before the 18th day of March, 1884:
they may otherwise by law, be excluded from all
benefit Of said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate pay
mcnt to the subscriber. Given under my hand,
this 10Th day of March, 1888.
REBECCA E. BROWN
ExecutriX OF Lydia A. Brown, deceased.
Test-HENRY ID. MILLER, Register.
Apr li-6w
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-04-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

TNhis is to 81 e notice that the subscri
l. Der. al Cecil county. hath obtained from the
Orphans Court OF said county. letters of Admins
tration on the personal estate of
CHARLOTTE RUSSELL,
late Of said county. deceased. All persons In wing
claims against the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated.
On or before t he 9th day OF April, 1854:
they may otherwise by law. be excluded from all
benefit OF said estate. All persons indebted tC
said estate are requested to make immediate pay
mcnt to the subscriber. Given under nv hand
this 9TH day OF April, 1883.
EDWARD 7. RUSSELL,
Administrator of Charlotte RUSSELL deceased
Test-HENRY ID. MILLER, Register.
Apr li-6w
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

THIS is to give notice that the sub
L scriber. OF Cecil county. hath obtained from
the Orphans Court of said county, letters resta-
mentary ON the per onal estate Of
CATHARlNE A. JOHN,
late OF said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby warn
ed to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof
duly authenticated.
On or before the 3rd day Of April, 1884,
they may otherwise, by law, be excluded from all
benefit OF said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make imme diate pay
ment to the subscriber. Given under nv hand
this 3rd day OF April. 1883.
GEORGE RICKETTS,,
Executor OF Catharine A. John. deceased.
Test-HENKY ID. MILLER, Register.
Apr l4-6w
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ORDER NISI.
IN THE MATTER OF THE REAL ESTATE
OF ENOCH JOHNSON.
In the Orphans Court of Cecil county.

In the Orphans Court of Cecil county.
ORDERED this 10th day of April. in
" the year 1853 that the sale of the real estate
OF Enoch Johnson deceased made and reported
by Alfred Kirk, executor of the said Enoch John
son. he ratified and confirmed, unless cause to
the contrary thereof be shown before the 18th
day OF June next: provided copy of this order
he inserted in some newspaper printed in Cecil
county. Maryland. once week Tor month
before the 18th day OF May next.
The Report states the amount OF sale to be
81 $50 90. JAMES MCCAULEY,
X. l.. THOMAS
DAVID i. DAVIS.
True copy, test, II. ID MILLER,
Apr lin Register.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-04-21
HISTORY REPEATED.

PENIS advent in this country two
hundred years ago may be regarded as
that of a CIothier. We continue in the
same line upon similar principles Of
equity and prudence, butwith enlarged
facilities and superior advantages to
the customer, who has not only large
stock from which to select, but the
privilege of returning goods and get
ting back the money on all purchases
that cannot otherwise be made salts
factory.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-04-21
DR.. A. A. Whites
BLOOD AND LIVER PILLS.

BLOOD AND LIVER PILLS.
LNOR the CURE of DISEASES arising
Il from IMPURE STATE Of the BLOOE
or BEREAVEMENT OF THE STOMACH,
LlN Err and KIDNEYS.
They are safe and certain in their operation,
without causing the least injurious effect on the
most delicate of constitutions and will cure with
despatch
MALARIA. BILIOUS FEVER,
LIVER COMPLAINT. JAUNDICE.
HEADACHE, NEUR ALiIA,
CONSTIPATION,
AND DYSPEPSIA.
SB-FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGG lists.
Apr IA. lSS3-ly
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In the Circuit Court for Cecil County
ORDERED, This 9th day of April,
" A. d, 1883, that the sale made by l.. NJ
Iaines. permanent trustee in insolvency OF Jacob
RambO. and reported in his second report OF sale
be ratified and confirmed, uness cause to the
contrary thereof be shown on or before the sth
day OF June next provided a copy of this order
he inserted in some newspaper printed in Cecil
county. once Il week for one month before the Sth
day of May next.
The report states the amount OF sales to he $40.
JAMES A. DAVIS. Clerk.
True copy-test JAMES A. DAVIS.
Apr lin Clerk.
3S fn 2OA per day ut home: Samples worth
pO W PGUs6 free. Address STINsoN b Co..
Portland. Maine
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-04-21
The Fine Stallion
YOUNG DECK"

CURED by Patrick Henry, dam of
~ Norman stock, will stand for the season Of
1883 as follows
North East and Charlestown.
On THURSDAY and FRIDAY in the vicinity
OF ElktOn.
TERMS-$lU to insure, VI to be paid at first
service. and the balance when the mare proves to
be in ioal ANTHONY GEORGE,
Apr I-3w Owner.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-04-21
FOR SALE.

A BE iUTIFUL COUNTRY PRO.
"a PERTY. three miles from Port Deposit 2s
acres of choice land. fine ro"my 49,
HOUSE OF Ten Rooms. COmmodious MI
Barn. Granary. and other outbuildings. III
A good Pump OF Water at the door. And wi
magnificent Apple Orchard.
This is a most desirable property and will be
sold low as the proprietor's residence in Colorado
makes its sale necessity. For further particu
lars address A. e. FOSTER,
Pueblo, Colorado,
or apply to &. 5. ABRAHAMS,
Apr l+-tf Wood Lawn, Md.
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HENRY M. NICOLS,
SURVEYOR,

surveyor,
ELkTON. MARYLAND
III AN1NG been appointed COUNTY
~ SURVEYOR by the Commissioners of
Cecil County. and proposing to devote my time
10 this work, offer my services to the public gen
orally. Residence opposite Court House.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-04-21
ORDER NISI.


IN RE, TIVE PETITION OF JACOB RAMBC
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE IN
SOLVENT LAWS.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-04-21

Every man can boast of one admirer
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-03-21
The state ZOE.

EpIToRs CLARION: Two meetings
have now been held In jackson upon the
subject OF holding State Fair here next
fall, committee of five prominent citi-
zens have canvassed for subscriptions TO
that end, and barely one-third OF the
necessary amount has been subscribed.
1t is manifest, therefore, that while our
citizens all say they would rejoice to
have d Fair held here that their losses
by the last State Fair Association haunts
their memory still, and like Banquo's
ghost will not down, so that the fear Of
losing again keeps them from subscribing
now. Of course, ,withoutseyeral thousand
dollars the buildings, enclosures, speed
track, etc, cannot be got ready In time
unless inauguratcd at oncei and as tho
subscription plan Is progressing too
slowly II seems that our Gs,jEens cannot
do better thing than 60 accept the
proposition Of Dir. Byron Lcmly and his
four associates, II. a. Wolfe, Thos. ID.
Helm, 4. Il. Cooper and j. ii. Odeneal
Their proposition is this; they will take
out d charter Of incorporation, put down
FIVE thousand dollars in cash, provided,
the citizens Of jackson and vicinity will
secure them bonus of three thousand
dollars, which they will use for pre-
miums to offer at the Fair, thus making
eight thousand dollars cash that will be
expended for the first Fair, and having
put their money into the enterprise they
viii keep up the Fair from year to year
without any further bonus from onr cit
| liens.
This Is a square business proposition,
made by gentlemen Of integrity, Of
means, and Of tirstcass business quali-
fcations, and will secure permanent
institution and be no fuHher tax upon
the citizens Of Jackson, The bonus is
no gift nor remuneration to the gentle
men above named, but it is for the laud-
able purpose Of offering liberal prem
| iums at the Fair and viii act as u con-
Z. tribution to have the Fair established at
the outset upon firm basis, and should
not be objected to, inasmuch as where
stock Is held in small amounts by hun
drcds OF subscribers there would be no
one with sufficient amount OF stock at
stake to make it particularly their bus
! iness to look after the Fair, and make it
, Of the greatest possible good to the great
est number, and the reflex Of the great
, agricultural and industrial resources OF
{ the State that il should be. Let the cit
, izcns Of Jackson unite, therefore, in rais-
( ing the three thousand dollars at once,
I and meet next Monday night, the 18th
/ Of March, and ratify the proposition, and
4 appoint committee Of their own mum
/. Der to see that the contract is carried
out, and once the Fair ia inaugurated nC
4 one need have any fears but what it vii
!, be perpetuated and prove one Of tht
2 greatest incentives to Jackson that coulc
3 be youchsafed to her at this important
/ era in her history. Yours truly,
Il q. ID. BUsTAMENTE.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-03-21

and energy soon brought promotion, and
for six years past, as Master Of the State
Grange, to which position he has been
repeatedly elected, he has been untiring
in his labors. During that period he
has once a year made personal canvass
of the State. making able and effective
speeches in every county in behalf Of
the rights Of the people and especially
the interests of the farmers. Whilst
not antagonizing other classes or call
ings, he has sought to arouse farmers to
true sense of the cause Of their inn
poyerishment, and to the necessity Of
organization, cooperation and combina-
tion in order to their protection and,
prosperity. He believes that legislation
both State and National, has been ad.
verse to agriculture and its interests;
that the burdens of taxation have been
unequally distributed that the tariff
system has borne oppressively upon
the tillers Of the SOIL that the in,
ordinate greed and growth of great
monied institutions and corporations
have become menace to republican
government, and that, welding despotiC
power, they are depriving the people goi
| their liberties and grinding them ints
deeper poverty Upon dlese andsathel
evils that stand in,the way Of the pros
perity Of the people he proposes to wag,
relentless war.
In politics, Capt Darden has Away
been a Democrat. In the memorable
struggle of 1875, he was the acknowl
edged leader Of the people in his owr
county, and did giant service in restor
! ing them to their rights. But though
Democrat from principle, he is no pai
tisan, and declines to engage in til
tricks and intrignes Of politics. He
firm in his advocacy Of the purity Q
: the baIlot-box, and unswerying in hi
devotion to the sovereignty and right
Of the people.
Capt. Darden is in the prime of lif,
and bids fair to serve the people wit
J still greater usefulness and distinction.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-03-21
Small Pox at Dry Grove.
Dry GRoyE. March 10, 1888

DRY GROVE, March 10, 1888.
EDTToRs CLARION: Doubtless the re-
|ort has reached your city Of the appear
|nce Of small pox at this place, and
blinking you would like to hear direct
|rom here, / write to let you know that
I Isl true. Col. X. d. Nicolson, residing
he mile from Dry Grove is now dan
|erously ill with severe case. Two
experienced nurses from New Orleans
|re here. His physicians, Drs. Hill and
trum, assisted by the citizens here, are
|sing every precaution to prevent the
bread Of the disease. The disease was
|ontracted III New Orleans, the Colone
having recently visited that city. Viii
keep you posted in reference to matters
bore till the excitement IL over.
Yours respectfully,
j. u. JOHNSTON.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-03-21

The subject Of this sketch lis native
of Jefferson county, this State. His
father, John.P. Darden, was a planter
under the old regime, noted for his in
tegrity, sound judgment and rare busi-
ness qualifications.
Capt. Darden received collegiate edu-
cation, having graduated from our State
University in the year 1856. StSbse-
quently he engaged in farming, and so
continued till the call to arms in 1861,
when he promptly responded and enlisted
for the war. As lieutenant Of artillery,
he first served under Albert Sidney
Johnston in that memorable campaign
from Bowling Green to Shiloh. After
wards, as commander of Darden's Bat
terry, he followed the varying fortunes
Of the Western Confederate army under
Beauregard, Bragg, Hardie, Joseph +.
Johnston and Hood, to the end-serving
with distinction iii all the great battles
fought by these distinguished leaders.
On the close Of the war he returned to
his farm to engage in the hard struggle
to retrieve his lost fortune. In the year
1856 he was elected member of the
State Legislature, but served only part
Of his term before the State passed un
| der the rod III military rule.
AT an early date in the history of the
Order of Patrons of Husbandry ht
allied himself with that organization
In the hard school Of experience he hat
felt and appreciated the meaning Of th'
many troubles and difficulties that envir
oned the farming classes the unjust ex
actions imposed upon them-how thei
hard earnings wcntto enrich morefavoret
Glasses and how hopeless, under thel
.existing laws and systems, was thei
Tstrnggle to free themselves from bond
age. He was deeply impressed, there
| fore, with the necessity Of such an il
stitution as the Grange, and soon bt
came Thoroughly imbued with the spiri
Of its principles and purposes, and fror
the beginning was a warm, active an
jealous worker in the cause. His talent
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-03-21
NEWS AND NOTES.

Prince Gortschakof, ex-Chancellor Of
the Russian Empire, is dead.
An egg farm is to be started near Bir-
mingham, Ala.
The total amount Of outstanding three
percent. Government bonds is $297 ,096,-
Hon. Jefferson Davis is visiting rela-
tiyes in West Felicana Parish, Louis
lana.
Coal is selling in Montgomery (Ala.) J,
at Sc 80 per ton and wood at "a and 70
per cord.
During the last year 400 were killed
and 1900 injured in the coal pits OF
Pennsylvania.
By i mistake in prescription Mrs.
Tom Craig, Of Marshall, Texas, was
fatally poisoned.
The fruit growers Of Southern Illinois
ara said to be hopeful Of the largest
peach crop for several years.
AT Chattanooga, Robert jenkins, local
agent Of the Singer Sewing Machine com.
pany. killed himself. lie was deficient
IN his accounts.
Chief Justice William White, OF the
| snnreme Courtof Ohio, died at his hons
| AZ Springfield on the 18th, after shor'
\ but severe illness.
The Democrats and Greenbackers O
Michigan have again entered into q clos
lalliance. having nominated q mlxet
State ticket. Sensible.
4 The Illinois State Senate has rejected
Il the proposition making the members 9
| the State Board Of Railroad Commission
ers elective by the people.
AL Texarkana, Ark, the compress an'
900 bales of cotton were burned Los.
: 800. 600 insurance, $3o,OOV. y. y. hai
i the greatest sufferer.
Near Shreveport, March lS, Weslc
, Marlborough, white, overseer on the WA
lace place, was struck in the head Dy
crazy negro with ain axeand killed.
A piece of wood loaded with powdC
J lad t5 the detection of wood thief an
1 "a the same time cleaned up negl
Z cabin in Greenwood, few nights ago.
The latest achievement in telephcn
Y II the carrying on If conversation Y
y tween Cleveland and New York, a
j lance Of some 700 m;rfs as the wir
4 run. syoily ,
The New J 70 passed alnlO
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-03-21

unanimously bin prohibiting the sale
of cigarettes or tobacco in any form to
minors, under penalty Of $40 for each
offense.
The people Of Sumter, Ga, are again
stirred up on the fence" and "no fence"
issue. The Legislature ought to pass q
general stock Law, in the opinion Of many
Georgia journals.
The Arkansas legislature has passed
stringent Law for the protection of tim
Der. Il provides severe penalties against
persons convicted of cutting timber on
land owned by other parties.
Mr.. A. Il. Riyes, who has for years
been connected with the Mobile and
Ohio Railroad, has been appointed gen
eral manager of the Richmond and Dan
vile Railroad at salary Of $4,000.
The Arkansas Legislature has passed
bill which prohibits for two years the
selling Of liquor within two miles Of
lany church orschool, on petition OF a
majority Of the adult inhabitants.
Col. James Coulter, member Of the
Tennessee Legislature, wears his hair
like woman, bangs and all, the switch
dropping to his waist when the hairpins
lfall out. He must be crank.
1t ia estimated that in the two Caro-
llinas. Georgia and Louisiana a total
population Of about two hundred thous-
and people, white and colored, are de
pendent upon the cultivation Of rice.
Maine derives an income Of $l25OOC
wear from the sale Of chewing gum
One firm in Bangor sells 10000 pounds
year. What a vast waste Of loyel.
Jaw power In the chewing Of that gum
Mrs Fannie Al Darden, Of Columbus
Texas, has accepted position on th
editorial staff OF the American Sketcl
, Book, published by Mrs. Bella Frencl
] Swisher, at Austin Mrs ID. Is th
daughter Of the Texas patriot general
I Moseley Baker.
I The independent State Conycntlo
a az Rhode Island nominated William
Sprague as a candidate for Governoi
r II committee Of seven was appointed I
d confer with any other organizations
3 meaning Democrats relative to maxim
the remainder Of the State ticket.
v AT Bridgeport, Conn, while Mrs. An
y Roland was kneeling In front Of u
J. stove, praying, a live coal fell on n
IS clothing. setting il on fire, and shockln
lv burned her. She died from her inJ
X ries. Three Of her daughters who VIZ