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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-05-24
A PROPHETIC VIEW.

The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN thinks
that there is every reason to believe
that not less than $50 votes will be cast
for President Arthur on the first ballot
at Chicago, and that he will receive
between 60 and 10 votes additional, or
enough to nominate, on the second or
third ballot. His friends are very con-
fdent that he will be the choice of a
majority of the delegates, and that he
will receive the Endorsement of nomi-
nation for President. He has filled
the office of Chief Executive of the ma
ton for nearly three years with signal
ability and in a manner that has COM
handed the respect and admiration of
the whole people. His administration
has been singularly pure and free from
scandal. He has proved himself to be
worthy of the confidence of the people.
Under his admirable management
the factional lines that have divided
the Republican party since 1872 have
been obliterated, and the erstwhile
warning factions are at peace. The
party is nearer being united at the
present moment than it has been for a
dozen years. The contest that is 60
ing on for the honor of a nomination
at the hands of the National Conven-
ton next month is characterized by
very little of the bitterness that was the
conspicuous feature of previous cam
paigns, and whoever may be selected
to serve as standard bearer will be NOR
ally certain to lead the Republican
hosts to victory. The personal friends
of some of the candidates may be
moved to undue heat at times, but the
final and decisive ballot will leave no
sting. There has been an earnest ef-
fort on all sides to maintain good
temper and exercise prudence and
moderation, and in consequence of this
almost universal determination the
future is bright with the prophecy of
fraternity and success.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-05-24
THERE is a good deal of maudlin

THERE is good deal of maudlin
gush going the rounds of the press
nowadays to the effect that it is very
sad that General Grant should be re-
duced to beggary in his old age, and
be dependent upon the bounty of his
friends for subsistence. This is doubt
less written with a view to influencing
Congress to place the old warrior on
the re.ced list of the army, but it is in
The very worst possible taste. Congress
should by all means put General Grant
on the retired list, but as an act of ma
tional gratitude and not as matter Of
charity. He can never become an OBJ
ject of charity. A carefully invested
fund of $4,000 places him above
want. The fund was raised to meet
just such an emergency in the great
commanders fortune as has arisen but
fund or no fund, Congress should lose
no time in doing the nation, itself and
General Grant honor in making the
Edmunds bill a law.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-05-24
OUR RAILROADS.

Mr.. EDIToR-During 4 late trip on
branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad
met an English gentleman, who is max
ing tour through the United States,
principally, to examine into the condi-
ton and management of our railroads;
and he expressed the opinion that the
whole management and equipment of
the Pennsylvania Railroad surpasses any
railroad he had yet Travelled on, either in
Europe or this country, as far as he had
yet seen. And lie especially spoke of
the superior condition of the road be
tween Philadelphia and Baltimore
which, he thinks, is by far the
easiest and most pleasant travel
ing he had enjoyed. This was very lib
eral for an Englishman, for they do not
often see any thing good i'll America.
When the new road now being LAID down
by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co.,
between Philadelphia and Baltimore
with all the modern improvements in
track, cars, etc, which they propose to
introduce, is finished, then the above
named cities will be connected by trav-
cling facilities not to be surpassed in this
or any other continent. l.. u. III.
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duced, was received with cheers. In re-
ferring to the MacNeagh letter he point
eddy remarked that if the postal service
was so poor that letters had to be pub
lished instead of posted he hoped the
government would be able to reform it
without the necessity of employin. a
great crowd of lawyers, eminent or other
wise, at large expense and with ve~y
thrilling results. Laughter. lie thought
Mr.. Mac Neagh forgot that this was to
be meeting of business men, accustomed
to think for themselves, who were to
utter their opinions as to what was the
wise course to pursue, and not to revert
to ancient history. He regretted Mr.
MacN eagh'S references to the circum-
President. He could only believe some
secret smart betrayed lis friend into ex-
pressions which his fine sense of honor
would, under ordinary circumstances
be first to condemn. The Malone ALI
ance was legacy of the previous admin
istration of which Mr.. Mac Neagh was a
member. If Mr.. Arthur were SO un
worthy man, why did MacNeagh sup
port him for Vice President and become
adviser to the administration in which
Mr.. Arthur was pIomiRent? After this
brief reply to Mr. MACY eagh's letter, Mr..
Bristow passed to an appreciative review
Of President Arthurs administration,
which he believed justified his renomi-
nation.
Mr.. Brstow was followed by J. III.
llerrck, president of the New York
Produce Exchange, and Hon. Edward S.
Pierrepont, and w. A. Gellatly, a leading
merchant, closed the meeting in strong
speech advocating the denomination of
President Arthur.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-05-24

COMMENTING upon Mr.. MacVeagh's
ill-natured attack upon the President,
one of our exchanges thinks that, like
all narrow -souled men, Mr.. MacVeagh
cannot forgive anyone who has been
successful by virtue of his own exer-
tons. He has never achieved distinc-
ton in that way himself, and naturally
does not believe in it. Beginning life
humbly, Mr.. MacVeagh strobe into
prominence by the high road Of matri-
mony, and maintained his position as
the son-in-law of an eminent father-in-
law until unreasoning fate brought
about combination of events which
elevated him to place in Garfeld's
Cabinet. An equally unreasoning fate
sent Garfield to his grave and returned
Mr.. MacVeagh to the son-in-law bust
ness, where he has since remained
nursing his i'll humor and raving at all
success won by honest effort.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-05-24

Ir may be possible to elect Repub-
lican President without the vote of
New York, but in calculating the chan
Ces it is much more satisfactory to
round out the Republican column with
her thirty-fve votes. There is no hope
for the election Of any Democratic can
didate without New York. The Re-
publicans may lose the State and still
win the Democrats must carry it or
confess defeat in advance. Since SO
much depends upon the vote of a State
which is uncertain and even capricious
in its political attachments, it is Of the
utmost importance that the Republi-
cans should present a candidate who
can command not only the united vote
of the party, but can draw support
from the best elements of the opposi-
ton. The ''independent" voting which
has brought about such unexpected re-
suits in recent elections in New York
is practiced mainly in the strong Re-
publican counties. 1t is most signifi-
cant fact that the twenty-seyen coun-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-05-24
Qht41eopl<s Column
TOWN ORDINANCES.

Mr.. EDIroR-When the new board of
commissioners are overhauling the town
ordinances, it is to be hoped they will
not overlook the one in regard to ''hogs
and hog pens;' for the season is APP
preaching when they not only are gem
eTal nuisance, but the cause of much
sickness and discomfort. | have them
i'll the front and rears and wien the wind
il either from the east or west the whole
house and premises are filled with the
obnoxious oder from these pests. The
experience you have had from them for
the last three years. both at your office
and residence, ough: to cause you to
give the influence of your columns, to
suppress this unpleasant and unhealthy
nulSaLcc. y SUFFERER.
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ties which gave Lincoln 10000 ma
jority in 1860, gave Cleveland 10000
majority in 1882. The same counties
swung back into the Republican line in
1883, and on light vote gave the Re-
publican candidates for State offices
over 10000 majority. Repeated en-
periments have shown that the rural
Republicans in New York will not vote
for candidate whom they do not
want. Compared with these sturdy
independents" the little coterie of
"kickers" in New York city are but an
insignificant handful. If these anna
teur statesmen are permitted to dictate
a candidate to the party, it is by no
means certain that their choice will
satisfy the Republican masses, whose
vote must determine the contest, as far
as the State of New York is concerned.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-05-24
M. E GENERAL CONFERENCE.

The General Conference of the NJ. f.
Church continued in session in Phladel-
phia, this week. On Tuesday the COM
mittee on the Freeman's Aid Society
adopted report upon the entire Iues-
ton of educational work in the South
among whites and blacks. The com
mittee voted to recommend that the
name Of the society be not changed, and
that an appeal be made to the church to
raise $500, 900 during the centennial year
for work in the South. The committee
say in the report that mixed schools and
mixed congregations may in many places
be most desirable and best for all con-
cerned. In other places one class or the
other, or both may prefer separate con
gregations and separate schools, and if
SO, should have them
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-05-24
PUBLIC LOCAL LAW.
Operative in Cecil County.
Chapter 443.
AN All
For the better protection of the peace
and good order of Chesapeake City,


For the better protection of the peace
and good order of Chesapeake City,
in Cecil county, i'm this State.
SECTION ]. Be enacted by the General 1ssrnbiv
Of Maryland, That any person OF persons guilty 81
riotous or disorderly conduct within the corporate
limits of Chesapeake City. or who may otherwise
violate any OF the ordinances of said city shall be
punished by tine or Imprisonment in the lookup
or Jail o said city. after conviction thereof before
any Justice OF the Peace OF said city in the dis
erection OF such Justice, who is hereby authorized
to commit to the lookup of said city for such
number of days as in his Judgment may be right
and proper the party convicted bv him: or if
the punishment be Il hne, may commit said party
until said fine shall be paid: provided however
such person 50 committed shall have the right to
appeal from such Judgment to the Circuit Court
for Cecil county by giving bond for his appear
ance thereto in such surety as the Justice may
approve.
SEC. =. and be ii enacted That it shall be the
duty of the Baitt or Constable of said city as the
case may be, to arrest any person persons for
riotouS or dSorderly conduct, the violation Of
any OF the ordinances of said city and forthwith
take him, her or them before any Justice of the
Peace OF said city. and present to said Justice the
charge or charges against the person arrested
which Justice shall forthwith proceed to thy the
right and Justice oi the charge. and who, if said
party shall he found gailty, shall commit such
party to the custody OF the officer, who shall place
him. her Or them in confinement in the lock up Of
the city until discharged bv law.
SEC 3. And be ii enacted. That all Acts OF parts
OF Acts inconsistent with this Act be and the same
are hereby repealed in an SO lar as they relate to
said Chesapeake City. and that this Act shall
take effect from the date Of its passage.
Approved April s, 1884
We hereby certify that the aiorcgoing is correct
copy OF an Act of the General Assembly Of
Maryland, passed January session, 1884;
THOMAS II. MOORE
Chief Clerk OF the House of Delegate.
J. NJ. MILLER,
May 4-3t Secretary oi the Senate.
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THE NEW YORK MEETING.

In one OF the most imposing po-
litical demonstrations ever held in the
commercial metropolis of this coun-
try, the bushes men of New York on
Tuesday night said to the country that
they do not desire a change in the adj
ministration at Washington. 1t is use
less to deny the influence of such &
demonstration. 1t will be widespread.
Commenting upon it the New York
HERALD pertinently says that, in a
great turn out of the ''solid men" of
the richest city on the continent there
is naturally a very numerous represen-
tation of all those elements of the social
fabric that are commonly classed as
timidly conservative in politics. The
merchants and shipowners of great
seaport, the bankers and capitalists of
a great financial centre-the mass Of
men interested for all reasons in Sc
curing for trade and industry that pros
perity which is enjoyed only in the am
plest degree where the machinery OF
government and political administra
ton is operated with least friction
all these elements are sneered at and
despised as "sly, slow things, with cir
cumspective eyes," by those persons
who want clash" and "mesmerism"
and "brilliancy" in national politics,
and want them mainly because they
dazzle the eyes Of the nation and dis
tract attention from the games of the
fellows who desire to get their hands
into Uncle Sans pockets.
Between the government that best
satisfies the slow, conservative spirit Of
an industrial and commercial nation
and the kind that is desired by hand
full of political spectators the choice
of the great body of the nation is very
easily made, and we have no doubt
that the magnificent demonstration Of
last night in Mr.. Arthur's favor re-
fleets that choice in a very great de-
Gree
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-05-24
POLITICAL NOTES.

President Arthur has served his party
nobly by serving his country first
Philadelphia Item.
Arkansas is very friendly to Mr.. Ar
thur, and will give him her support.
Blaine has few friends in the State."-
Pouell Clayton, Of Arkansas.
The Standard Oil Company is gathering
together its resources SO as to be full
handed at the National Democratic Con-
ventiOn for Henry b. Kansas
City Journal.
Congressman Dorsheimer has con-
cluded that he wouldn't read the Demo
cratic party out of his company just yet.
This is very important conclusion-tor
Mr.. Observation-Disclosures Times.
The large surplus in the treasury is
what grieves Democratic statesmen. It
is the vacuum in the treasury that will
result under Democratic rule, which the
intelligent voter will more fear Chicago
Inter Ocean.
Mr.. Edmuuds is antagonized now be-
cause he is seen to stand in Mr.. Blaine's
way, but if he were made the candidate
Of the party he would receive everywhere
a united support and be triumphantly
elected.-Boston Adcertiser.
The zeal of two or three Ohio Repub-
lican papers for Blaine is extraordinary
and almost unaccountable. Mr.. Blaine
couldn't ask greater devotion if lamp
black and rags were running in Ohio at
his personal expense.-Cineinnati En-
quirer.
1t is one of the peculiarities of Presi-
dent Arthur's case that he gets good
words all around as to his conduct since
he has been President, and his admins
tration has been heartily Endorsed by
convention after convention. - Ueceldnd
Herald.
Gresham as the residuary legatee, SO
to speak, of tbs President in the Chica-
90 Convention would make an attractive
clark horse" and it will be good thing
for the Republican party and the country
if no worse choice of a candidate is made.
Philadelphia Telegraph.
Congressman Holman is candidate
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-05-24
A ROW AT ANDORA.

EDITOR WHIG-In the little town of
Audora, situated on the old plank road
above Cherry Hill, usually Il very quiet
and orderly place, resides Miss Betsey
Oliver, a maiden lady of advanced age
being perhaps so years old, and with her
in the house which she owns, IA sister a
widow. Mrs. Sarah Kennedy, but few
years younger has Il room. Sometime
ago Miss Betsey arranged with nephew
of hers whose name | withhold to come
with his wife and live with her, she giving
him house room free, and paying I'm for
her board, Since this arrangement took
place last fall Mrs. Kennedy has boarded
herself, doing her own cooking.
Before this change took place all was
peaceful and quiet in the dwelling, but
since that time the angel of peace has
flown, and bad feeling has existed alto
gcther however upon the part of the
nephew who has formed an intense aver
sion to Mrs. Kennedy. On Wednesday
last the nephew visited Newark, return
ing in the evening full CT Delaware fire
water. Immediately upon his arrival he
ordered Mrs Kennedy to leave the house.
She paid no attention to his coarse abuse
aud orders at first, but seeing that he
was becoming furious her sister advised
her to go out, which she did. lie fo.-
lowed her, and ordered her out of the
yard. using language both vile and indie
cent, and finally broke whattle from a
tree with which i.e threatened her un-
less she left the premises. This she was
forced to do without even bonnet on
her head. The Infatuated man then pro-
ceeded to smash things, and succeeded in
completely demolishing the cook stove
breaking it to atoms. Mrs. Kennedy
was taken in by neighbor where she
remained over night, and the nephew
with his aat.t under complete COW held
the house, threatening to shoot any man
who came upon the PREMISE,
Such Il time never was known in .-e
quiet village of Andora. The citizens
are incensed and openly threaten 20 exc
cute mob-law upon the ungrateful
nephew Mrs. Kennedy will call upon
Squire Spence for the aid of the law as
soon as she can get her clothing from the
house. We will advise you of the out
come of the occurrence. FAIR Hill.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-05-24

GENERAL McCLELLAN's popularity in
New Jersey is evidently waning. He
was a candidate before the Democratic
State Convention last week for the del
egate-at-large to the National Conven-
ton and only received 26 votes. The
Convention adopted resolution favor
ing the nomination of "the old ticket"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-05-24

The semi-annual examination for APP
plicants for admission to the Civil Ser
vice will be held at Baltimore on the
Goth of this month. Persons who con-
template passing the examination
should apply by mail to the Secretary
of the Commission, Baltimore Custom
House, for the necessary blank on
which to make application, and which
may be filed any time previous to the
Goth inst.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-05-24

BALTIMORE Bourbon journals are at
present engaged in the congenial pur-
suit of reading Mr.. Findlay out of the
Democratic party on account of his
recent vote on the Morrison bill. They'll
damn Findlay into fame yet, before
they are done with him.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-05-24

SAM WARD, for many years one of
the most noted characters about Wash
ington, died on Monday last in far-away
Italy. He bore the name of "king of
the lobby" and his reputation was
worldwide, not only as promoter of
Legislation" but as wit and or account
of his dinners.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-05-24

THE Credit Mobilier has fnallypassed
out of the domain Of litigation, a set
Element having been effected between
the Union Pacific Railroad Company
and Oliver Ames and the receivers un-
der which all the outstanding stock is
be purchased at $50 per share.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-05-24
Public Local Law.
OPERATIVE IN CECIL COUNTY.
PUBLISHED by AUTHORITY.
Chapter :SS5.
AN ACT

IN ACT
To repeal sections five six and nine or an
~ "
act, entitled IAN act to permit the
,.: e Iy:,, III, :,
ShootiHp VI WIN FOWL from SILK
h,yes in tha w.tars ,t tho Eli, .nd
" " wiz lin civ"
Bulemia rivers and their tributaries
.,
III Cecil county. passed at January
:,, :t. t,I
SesSioi' eiShIeeh h"Hireu anu seVen-
tveiuht chanter twu hunarad .nd
"''"
ninety two, and re-enact the same so
~ = u
DIS W rcd" dH ioiio"s.
SECTION l. BE il enacted by the General Assem-
bin Of Mdryldnd That sections five six and nine
oi an act entitled IAN act to hermit the shootinr
of wild fowl from sink boxes in the waters of the
Elk and Bohemia rivers and their tributaries in
Cecil county, passed January session eighteen
hundred and seventy eight chapter two hundred
and ninety,two, be and the same are hereby re-
pealed and re enacted So as to read as follows:
,1;i , Ue a. 1nm , i' ,'oiln nuhamel;
oi cec i eoun! NC nh4 nc Is ntreoy appointed
suet.,, ti ,ot Ell an9 ,oheinia rivers ana
tmoi ~ 49, T. Va II, N nJnhp. ~ TWO years
. to, IN, .,, t !, " ;tt. t IN re ga! eisl
zen f ,h n - t, i u 'ihs a,heF Lhe
hamei and every two Years tberea,t.r iha G nw
"-nnr with the aivice md consent nf RI. 500
shall at,u,int a special policeman for the sai,i
rivers add their tributaries in Cecil county who
shall hold iis Office until his successor uuaIhes
special policeman ap,lejpted under this net shall
within sixty DAYS after his apnointmrnt tiia will
the Clerk of the CirruIt Cent, sor i;cciJ cnnntw n
bend with surcties to be approycd Lr s,iJ I;Iark
in The uennIty of one Thousand doiIaI. far tbs,
faithful per,orulance of his duties under liz nro
visions Of this act: and it shall be the duty of the
suecial policeman ar,outel under this act to
enforce its provisions, and he shall have power to
arrest without warrant upon his own view or upon
credible Information all persons violating the
same, and to carry such persons before any JUS
tee OF the peace To De dealt "lth according to the
provisions OF this act; ana upon being
given oath toany Justlceoi peace Tor Cecil
county. OF any violation ei any OF the provisions
OF this act the said Justice shall issue his warrant
Tor the arrest OF the offender or offenders. and the
seizure of all sink boxes and vessels decoys. tack
or other furniture belonging thereto which VAT
rant shall be directed to the special policeman or
to the Sheriff or any Constable OF Cecil county.
or to one or more OF those holding licenses, and
constituted az officers ~ carry out the provisions
81 Jfs act and any one resi- sting an officer or
other pe..oL uth0rLed to make afrests seizures
under this act. si:ail w guilty Of misdencanor,
and upon indictment and COM Gtf II the .irauit
Court for Cecil county shall pay Iinr Vi I3tGss
than NIFTY dollars ana not more tilai one hundred
dollars or be Imprisoned III the county Jail for not
less than thirty days. nor more than sixty days,
be both fined and imprisoned in the discretion
OF the court.