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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
TREASURER NOTICE,

TN pursuance OF an Act of Assembly passed at
l. the January session. 1856 Chapter $40 the I'M
uersigned treasurer ol Cecil county, hereby gives
notice that Tor the purpose OF receiving the State
County and Dog Taxes in said county for the year
1855 he will sit In the several Election districts
as follows:
August 9th and 9TH at Patrick Ander-
sons CeCilton, First District
August Sth and 9th at T. Hopper's
drug store, Chesapeake City, Second
District
August 10th and nth at Henry Hess,
Fair Hill, Fourth District.
August 18th and 18th at the County
Commissioners office in Elkton, Third
District.
August 18th and 10Th at NJ. E. & G.. F.
Kirk $, North East, Fifth District.
August 18TH and 18th at f. P Brick
ley'S, Port Deposit, Seventh District
August Goth and 2Ist at !. Harvey
Clark's, Calvert, Ninth District.
August 22d and 23d at Woodrows
Hotel, Rising Sun, Sixth District
August 24th and 18th at c. NJ. Child's,
Conowingo Eighth District
Between the hours of A. NJ and 3pM As
the law provides discount of per cent. will be
allowed ON ali State and County taxes paid be-
fore September LIST Taxpayers will please take
notice that taxes will be due and payable on Sep
TENDER LIST and that on all bills unpaid on Janu-
AIRY lst interest will ne charg ed and collected from
september LIST. Alter January LIST delinquents
will he warned that unless settlement in full be
made before April LIST the claims against them
will be placed in the hands of the sheriff OF the
county WHO shall proceed to seize their property
and dispose OF thesamc to pay the taxes due with
the charges thereon and all costs OF sale.
Dogs and shuts whose owners have no other
property. unless tax is paid will be killed. The
treasurer would, therefore, respectfully urge all
taxpayers to pay promptly and, if possible. in
time to obtain the benefit of the discount.
L. b. HOPPER,
July2St5
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
FREE TRADE Ok PROTECTION.

The main plank of the Democratic
platform is offered to the country in its
final form by che passage of the Mills bill
through the House of Representatives.
1t has been amended considerably, but
the illustration Of it's pivotal idea remains
in the clause for free wool. Nothing &C.
Cured in the course of its various MINOR
transformations to show that the bill i'll
its main purpose cOnld not justly be de-
scribed on the day of its passage by the
iucisive dialogue which took place i'll the
House of Representatives at the close of
the debate, before amendments were in
order:
Mr.. McComas (Maryland) HAS any friend OF
this bill III this debate uttered sentence in
favor oil the American tariff system, which dis
eliminates in favor OF the home producer and
lHhurer"''
MIR. Hooker (Mississippi)-"No there was no
one, and you Will not ind any Democrat to utter
one.
There will have to be tremendous
Standardization and vivification OF the
spirit Of Democracy Co support the spe-
citic gravity OF a platform such as that.
At this time uegatIons don't count. To
ueny that one is a free trader is not sui
ticient. With the prospect that within
twenty years free trade or protection, OF
a positive aud undeniable sort, must be
the national policy, statesmen who are
not for protection now are "agln' 1t.
And hun. rug won't W DIRK upon this point.
The sooner the Old Roman brings here
bis biggest and reddest bandanua, and
fires anew the heart of the Democracy
the better !-Neac York San.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
HORSES FOR SALE.

Two LoW-PRICED HORSES FOR SALE,
i Good Workers, by -.
Apl4tl EVAN AlNSOoW
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
TH/RTEEWTH .


You know that there is no
worthy hot weather Tor any
weather) thing for wear or
home use but we have it. II
you can't come to the store,
write for whatever you want,
samples or goods. Shopping
by mail has come to be simple
and certain. a few scratches
of a pen, and all the facilities
of the store are yours.
John WANAMAKER.
Chestnut. Thirteenth and Market streets.
and tity-nail square.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
Five Reasons Why Man Should be Re-
publican.

l. Because there is everything in the
record OF the Republican party al which
be may be proud, aud nothing of which
be will need TO be ashamed. IL saved the
Union, emancIpated the ayes. restored
specie payments and reduced the National
debt one half. Unlike the Democratic
party, it has never been in alliiuce with
slave owners and the rum power; II never
pronounced the war for the Union "A all
ure and sued for a craven peace; and it
has never arrayed itself against the prin
ciples of honest finance and National
honor.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04

an the contest between Mr.. arr
son and Mr.. Cleveland, however, 1t is
not to Mr. Harrison that this country
England should wish success
E0mMc Pe0bIc (nc50sbabrr) LOndON,
1t ought to be CALLING TO every true
American to know, that British sympa-
thies are entirely with Mr.. Cleveland i'll
the hope of seeing American industries
broken down for the benefit of British
manufacturers. We shall see whether
the American people can be beguilr'i
INTO endorsing by their ballots SO sui
cidal a policy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
from the London Times.

1t would be hardly possible TO put the free trade
case more clearly or more strongly, and yet. such
is the force of words President Cleveland Shri Is
IRON the use of the rm free trade" and i'll fact
declares that those vino taunt him with being II
free trader are deceivIng the country 1t is =
tain that the arguments which President Cleve-
land urneS are those which Golden used TO en-
pIoy forty-tive years ago and which any En- lish
tree trader would employ now. That import
duties stiiie production and limit the area OF II
country's markets is purely free trade argument.
As such are very glad to see President Cleve-
land using the A. though are sorry Tor the pop
ular intatuation which makes it dangerous TO
riVp Them their right name
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04

It is in order now for Democratic
papers to chronicle the success of the
High License Lava purely Republi-
can measure, stubbornly contested by
the Democratic party-in New Jersey,
and then utter another howl, editorially,
about Republican free whiskey.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
SATURDAY, August nth, 1888,

for the purpose Of electing Five Dele
gates from each District to a County
Convention to be held in Elkton, on
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
Clevelands Unanimous Support in Free
Trade England.

There is note of warning in the fol-
lowing extracts from the British press
that cannot be disregarded with IMMUNITY
by Americans. Eugland's commercial
interest must be antagonistic to that of
the United States. Free trade here
means prosperity for England and cor
responding depression in this country.
The laboring classes should give this
matter thoughtful consideration. A vote
TOR Cleveland, or for IA congressional Can
didAte IN sympathy with his views on the
tarlff question, is a direct blow at the
wages paid American workmen. The
necessary result: of free trade in the
Uuited States would be to reduce their
wages 10 the same level as those of the
pauper labor of Europe. Read and re-
fleet.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04

Cleveland'S message wi |. no doubt, provoke an
immense amount OF hostili Y on the part OF many
who have hitherto heed favorable to him. This
much Is certain. and another fierce cuntest Is I'M
pending III America over the principle ut issue.
ii 1t terminates, it may be hoped it will do In
the direction OF a relaxation OF those imports that
now so veXatiousy hamper commeTclai inter
course between Great Britain and the United
states may look to an imp tus being gwen to
our home TIA lie tina will go far to make up for the
depression oil late years.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
lErom the Saturday Review. |

1t must be taken to prove that the President
and the Democratic leaders have finally decided
they hav nothing to gain by keeping measure
any longer with the protectinnsts. They have,
from whatever motive. resolved to adopt free
trade policy. Nothing can he more eXi lcit than
the Presidents language, The simple and plain
duty winch we owe the people is to reduce taxa
ton to the amount requisite to meet the necessary
expenses OF the Government and to restore TO
business and TO the country the money accumu-
lated i'll the Treasury. In America this means
Tree trade
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
f1t IS.
PHILADELPHIA, Monday. July 10. 1855.
Closed Saturdays at I P. NJ

When you come to the city
bear in mind that Wanamaker 5
is a meeting and resting and
waiting place as we'll as the
Biggest store in the world.
There are reading and sitting
and retiring rooms for you;
telephone, telegraph, and mail
facilities. Your parcels will be
cared for without charge. We
try to make you welcome
wether you care 10 buy or not
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
#FHE+WHIGss

beet of its proprietor being TO make
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04

President Cleveland and his party
are not genuine Americans on the tariff
question. They are like many modern
built houses we see-Queen Anne in
front, but Mary Ann behind. They are
not what they seem.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
[From the London Standard. 1

To American ears the hole mes sage must be
reduleut Ut CobdeniSm in SrIghtly modified
form: more particularly the enunciaton OF the
principle that the eXacIlon OF more revenue than
j. really required tor the public lis IN
deiensabe ortIoa and culpable betrayal OF
American fairness and justice This remarkable
utterhmce Will be certain to exercise absolute
para mount influence the next presidential cleo
lion Party names and party ties are thrown into
hotch potch. The governing issue at the contest
will lie between protection and free trade.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
GErom the london saturday Review |

President Cleveland has devoted himself en-
tirey To the tariff. 1t is Impossible to recast this
without touching directly the pocket OF every cit
izen the United States and Indirectly influence
ing the commercial interests of the world. The
President is careful to state that he frankly de-
clares his indifference to tine charge of favoring
free trade His policy. he says, MAJ called by
that another name, but it Is the policy he
meudS to Cong ress. and which, he does not affect
to deny, must alter the terms on which ioreg ners
have access to the American market and on
which Americans comp etc with foreigners abroad.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
ADVERTISING RATES:

Local matter Ten Cents line for q single insertion
a1rriage aud Death Notices inserted grafuifousty.
Obituaries tpiH be charged halt the usual rate Of
transient local matter.
Transient rafes-Eighf cents a line for one, and
-Four cents q line for every additional insertion.
One inch of space counted as Tceire lines. One
column, ESve Dollars per inch, one year -Four
changes ao,ced to yearly advertisers pithout add
fiO1al charge.
The circulation Of The Wing being among the most
intelligent classes Of Cecil county and the adjoining
counties Of Maryland, PsnnsylpaniG and Deiarcare
proprietor confidently recommends it TO Business
Men a. q most desirable medium for remuneratipt
advertising. To masntain its high standard as q
fGmiiy Journal no offensive Objectionable ndver
tisements ,ril be admitted ct anu price.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
HENRY NJ. GOHN. PLAINTIFF,
SUSAN A GOHN. DEFENDANT.


In the Circuit Court for Cecil County No 15lU
Chancery.
TIME object of this bill is to procure divorce "a
i rincuiO mdtriDlOnii of the plaintiff from the
defendant and the guardianship and custody OF
the infant children hereinafter named.
The bill alleges that the plaintiff and defend
ant were married the 18th day of October,
1877, that they resided together until the 9th
day of June, 1854; that the defendant is non
resident of the State OF Maryland; that the plain
tiff has resided in the State OF MARYLAND for more
than three years; that the plaintt's conduct, as
husband OF defendant, has been proper and
above reproach: that the defendant without Just
cause ahand Jned plaintiff; that such abandon
ment has continued uninterruptedly for more
OF the parties is beyond reasonable expectation OF
reconciliation and that three children have been
born to plaintiff and defendant, namely. Ida
Gohn Melvin Gohn and Berry Clay land Gohn,
all OF whom infants and, since the said aban-
donment by defendant, havs been .er the ca re
of plaintiff and provided Tor by HIM.
1t is thereupon ordered by the Court this 18th
day OF July. 1883, that the plaintiff cause copy
oil this order. together with the object and sub.
stance OF the bill. to b; inserted in some news
paper. published in Cecil county aforesaid, once
d week for four successive weeks, fifteen days he
tore the 4th day OF September next, giving notice
to the defendant in said bill and warning her to
appear in this Court in person or by sole tor on
or before the lth day OF September next, TO show
cause, if any she has why decree ought not IL
pass as prayed. JAMES A. DAVIS,
True COPY Clerk.
Test: JAMES A. DAVIS.
Ju,y2s-4t Clerk
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04

As was to be expected, the protectionists have
taken the alarm. and, our correspondent at
Philadelphia informs US, they organizing for
"A determined resistance. They are. no doubt
right in believing that. whatever may be said Of
preserving the essence oi the protective system
and of ignoring free trade, the tariff not be
reduced 10 the strict proportions Of revenue
corresponding To the limited and diminishing
necessities OF the federal Government without
admitting IA great flood OF foreign competition.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
Meetings of County Commissioners

The regular meetings OF the County Commits
Sioners will be held on the second Tuesday of
every month. Persons having accounts to be
the recess OF the Board All claims against the
county must be filed in the Commissioners office,
with legal vouchers attached, as no account will
be allowed not properly chargeable to the same.
BY cider l. ID DAVIS. CLRRK.
Aug 20-ti County Commissioners Cecil County.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
ORDER NISI.
HENRY H. MITCHELL. EXECUTOR OF
MARY b. LUM,
REBECCA G. TAYLOR.

1887 Equity. In the Circuit Court for Cecil Count,
in Equity.
ORDERED, This 18th day of July, in the year
~ eighteen hundred and eighty-eignt. that th:
sale made and reported Y Henry NJ. Mccullough,
trustee for the sale of the mortgaged real estate OF
Rehecca c. Tnylor be ratified and confirmed unless
cause TO the contrary thereof be shown on or before
the 18Th day of September next: provided IA copy
OF this order be inserted in some newspaper printed
and published in Cecil county once a week for one
month be fore the 18th day of August next The
report states the amount of sale to be 5000 ~.
JAMES A. DAVIS,
True COPY Clerk.
Test: ia MES A. DAVIS,
Jyl4-5t Clerk.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04

MIR. Cleveland demands in effect that there
shall he u tariff Tor revenue purposes only. No
tinkering with the tariff will suffice; read just
mt OF duties will do. The only reform that
common sense can accept is one which unaftect-
edIy substitutes the principles OF unimpeded in
ports Tor that oil tariff regulations.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04

Total taxes Tor State and County
purpo cS Observation-Disclosures. Slbl,"l3 ~
Basis for State taxation Sl2 gs3, SS1 90
Basis for County Ration. Il lg2, 71s 90
As the law provides taxes will be due and pay
able on the lst day OF september next
L. b. HOPPER,
.Iy2l-3t Treasurer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04

Pre-emrnently ualuabIe for its Local as ceH as Gen
eral Intelligence Nevs Communications are respect
fully solicited from oil sections of the County, in
addition to the weekly contributions of its regular
orps of correspondents. Anonymous comniuntcd
lions triu receive no attention, the name OF the
rrifer being required in all cases as guarantee o.
good taith.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04

Joseph L. Benson, OF Baltimore
county was nominated for Congress IN
this district, by the third party Prohi-
bitionists on Thursday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
[ From the Scotsman

If once the United States finds herself on the
road to Tree trade she Will hardly know where To
stop. For the principle which President Cleve-
| land, head OF the Democratic party, lays down
is really that import duties are lustihable
which are not levied solely for purpose OF revenue
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
FOR SALE.

ENARM of ISIS Acres at private sale, situated
E on Elk River near Turkey Point. Hail mile
RIVER shore. Best ducking point on river and
good fish shore. Has splendid water view from
dwelling and outbuildings are good. Land Of
best quality and production. Apply TO
GEir. Il. GREENWOOD.
June l5-Sm ELK Neck, Cecil county, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
from the London Pail Mall Gazette. I

English free traders would be well advised if
they moderated the ecstasy OF their Jubiaton over
President Cleveland's message. Every word
which they say in its favor will be used as pow
ertul argument against the adoption OF its RECON-
III enlatlon
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04

We shall be much mistaken If the effect of tins
state communication will not be to strengthen
considerably the case OF Tree traders in all parts
OF the world. 1t will be regarded as step in the
right direction by all who believe in the sound
ness OF free trade principles.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04

1t may he taken for granted that the President
has not acted without previously consulting the
leaders OF the Democratic party and securing
their approval. He and they have taken up
again the Old free trade policy OF the South Car
DINA politicians. unconnected with what in the
Iargon OF American politics. was called the sec
tiOnal question.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
l840-The Same Now-1888.


WHO WILL VOTE FOR THE VAN BUREN,
TICKET?
All who wish to have property of every
description reduced to one-half or one
third it's former value.
All who wish to see the price of labor
reduced to a level with that paid in
Europe.
All who wish to have the son of a man
without property remain poor forever.
All such as prefer the interests of the
office holders to the interests of the PEG
pie.
WHO WILL VOTE FOR THE HARRISON
TICKET?
All who wish for an improvement in
the financial and business condition of
the country.
All who wish to have property stand at
its fair value. and labor receive It's just
recompeLSe
All who believe that the condition of
our workingmeu has been better than
nat of the workingmeu of Europe, aud
who wish to bave it remain so.
All such as prefer the interests of the
people to that of the office holders
Phila Press.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04

nrFn Sea Wonders exist in thousands of forms
butare surpassed by the marvel oil nven-
iii tian. Those whOare in need OF profitable
work that can bedone while living at home
sould at once send their address 10 Hallett y Co.,
Portland Maine, and receive free iull information
now either SEX OF all ages can earn from IS to $50
per day and upwards wherever they live. You are
started Tree. Capital not required. Some have
made over $50 in a single day at this work. All
succeed Dec. 24-ly.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04

A great sensation has been e. Gated by President
Cleveland's message. and il the policy which il
indicates be carried out 1t will produce almost as
much effect in this country ms IN America. The
tariff reform which the President recommends
goes far, at least the abolition or the reduc-
ton OF the duties on raw materials. Should Con
gress give effect to this proposal its Immediate
result would be an enormous stimulus TO English
ministry
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04

The President feels compelled to characterize
the attempt to brand him free trader as de-
cepton, but tor ali that the electoral conflict
in progress IS Il conflict between fee trade and
protection and nothIng less.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
THOMAS H. LORT
PAiNTER+AND+ PAPER#H ANGER
E.LkTON, MD

Having decided to settle in Elkton. | solicit the
patronage Ui the public. All work intrusted u
me will receive prompt attention. Estimate:
cheeriully given.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04

HRDERED, This 18th day of Jnly, 1883. that
" the sale of the property mentioned in these
proceedings being a lot of land containing one
acre situate near Earlvile, in said county. made
and reported by William J. Jones, trustee. be
ratified and confirmed unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown on before the 25d day of Sep
TENDER next: provided, copy of this order be
inserted in some newspaper printed and published
in Cecil county once "A week for one month before
the I'D day of August next. The report states
the amount of sale TO be $4,000.
JAMES A. DAVIS,
True COPY Clerk
Test: JAMES A. DAVIS.
Jy2l-5t CLERK.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
ANNUAL INSURANCE MEETING.

IIJHE. annual meeting OF TIE Farmers and
Mechamics' Insurance Association of Cecil
(;ounty will he held i'll Rose Bans Hall. Calvert,
on Saturday, July 2sth. ut o'clock T. NJ.
WIN. T. BYE,
Fair Hill, July II, lSSs. TIN Secretary.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NNHIS is to give notice that the subscri-
L Der, of Cecil county, has obtained from the
Orphans Court of said county letters OF admins
tration on the personal estate of
WILLIAM f. WELSH.
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 December, 1883.
they may otherwise by law. he excluded from all
benefit of said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment to the subscriber. Given under my hand
this 18th day OF June, 1858.
l.. NJ. HAINES.
Administrator.
Test:-R. L. LAMAR, Register.
Julyl4w6
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04

Ayers Sarsaparilla is recommended by
physicians as the only sure blood purifier.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1888-08-04
School Commissioners,

m HE School Commissioners of Cecil
L County will meet ut their office, in Ekton,
Tor the transaction current school business, on
the SECOND TUESDAY in each and every
month. JOHN SQUIER,