The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-07-26
Letter from Port Deposit.



Mr.. Editor;-A party of Ladies and Gentle
men from Hartford and Cecil 10 the number o.
about one hundred. proceeded on an excursion lc
Specutla Island on Yesterday, with
GA chiel amang tn IN taken' notes."
The day was most delightful, with fine
breeze urthc Bay. The boat crossed 10 Brlps Fel
ry and took on board bevy Of Ladies and Gentle
men from the neigh0orhooI OF Darlington anl
Deer Creek, who had collected at t!iat place;
returning to Port our Jarly joined them and
when stepped on board was most asrceubIy
surprised with the number of Ladies who ha.
come TO grace the occasion with their presence
Proceeding 10 liavre de Grace we were Joined
b. few more, amCng whom met my friend
j. c. who with his ready wit assisted much &c
our enjoyment. We landed at the island about
O'Clock, having several barges . long to iacl-
l,ate the landing, which was quite an imposing
affair. So much So that one ofthe followers Of
Gen. Scott in his memorable Mexican campaign
remarked to me, that it reminded him OF the
landing at I'rG t.&e.
To be sure we had no r,ortars and bombs or
loud-mouthed cannon, but we had fill supply
Of small arms in the shape of double barreled
guns that blazei forth occasionally, and the mu-
sic ofthc Port Deposi, band to enllven the scene
NitN
OIL IN detached groups-some to view the Island
some TO the residence of Mr.. McGaw where
they enjoyed the kind hospitality of his amiable
tamlly-some reclining under the shade ofthe
trees along the beach, engaged in swhispeling
soft words to willing ears"-others away with
gun on shoulder to practice on the featherytribe,
and others again, followers of old Isaac Walton,
endeavoring 10 snatch the scaly inhabitants from
their native element.
In the meantime the committee of arrange
ments were not idle; placing their camp kettles
over the fire and erecting tables, by rast /
and al the sound Of the Bell we gathered around
the we'll stored tables, and with appetites sharp
ened by the sea breeze, discussed a most excel
OF Rio which all seemed 10 relish and enjoy.
After thetable was cleared, Mr.. Qualis of OAR
lington delighted the audience with spirited
and patriotic address on the sUnion;" the orator
is quite young man, but handled his subject
with the ability and energy Of an experienced
speaker. He may we'll be proud Of his efforts
on the occasion. He was repeatedly applauded
during the delivery and at close. Mr.. H. G..
Smith descendant Of the celebrated and extern
sive family ofthat name, was now loudly and
repeatedly called for, but for some time refused
and would have disappointed US, but for the chal-
lense Of one of the fairest oflhe fair, who un-
dertook to saw in two boardthat lay by, which
she accomplished to the admiration of all pres
ent, especially ofthe male portion. Having no
further excnse hesprung incorporation on the
stand and taking for his theme. the confluence Of
woman" very appropriate tothe circumstances)
he gave us an animated and delightful address
and for which we all feel under obligations to
"Mlss SUSAN" who was the moving cause.
This part Of the programme through, a place
was selected on the green sward, where at the
call Of