The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-08-02
LOCAL "SMALL TALK"
Reported for Tie Cecil Whig

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Trees
'Itaaundcca arms to Heaven, still freshly green"
We are glad to know that petition is in cir
cu!aiicn addressed to the County Commissioners,
praying levy TO raise sufficient means to plant
trees on the public property in front OF the Court
House, and Offices, as far up as the Jail. This
is an improvement Which has long been wanted
and we are only surprised that it has not long
ago been contemplated. 1t would relieve that
disaereeahlc barren appearance, Which is new
such an cye-sore around the public buildings
besides adding much TO the coinior, of the cili-
zcns. the majority of whom ruSs that way many
times daily. As the trees get large. seats around
those in the yard, in the erich leafy eloons"
could be provided, making pleasant resort for
all, and during clectiOnecring camraigns what
so genial as shade 10 cool the brows of HEATED
political combaanls? and villa, so beautiful as
the sweeping, waving, bending tree? its leaves
s'Dewy with natures tear-drops''
Give us the trees by all means.
Laziness--This distressing disease, we are
sorry to say, has been quite prevalent in our
town for the last two weeks. Some Of our cti-
zens have been attacked very violently. and
their cases have bafHed the skill of our physi-
clans; but we have not as yet heard Of ANY PROV
ing fntal After being Frustrated few days
the victims generally recover; but are subject
ever after to a sudden return of the disease.
I |. all e
weather, and passes away at the return Of frost!
n Gentle Hnt.--The street in front Of the
smith-shop in the "lIollow" is so ahmed up
with old broken wagons, carts, carriages, &C.,
that one has the utmost difficulty 10 get along
the sidewalk, without running nfoul of some of
the old vehicles. and getting creased or muldicd.
The town should present some ofthe folks down
there Dictionary, SO they could look for the
definition Of street; for we imagine they have
never heard, and have come to the conclusion
it's place 10 keep rutb:sh,
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Grey Haired Mcn.-Did you ever notice, read
or, how few grey-headed men there are in Fix
TONI Some Of the ladies wish TO know WHY it
Is they arc so very scarce; but that's rather too
tough a queStion for us TO answer. We suppose,
however, it is 10 be attributed 10 the salubrty
OF the air, which has the same effect upon hair
1t has upon health. For we again repent, what
we have said so often before, Elkton is so re-
marEably healthy, we are almost confident none
Of the gentlemen ever--dyc,!
-?tter SaEper.-ll is now half past six, and
supper is over. The turmoil Of the day is ended
and they who have toiled and swealed from early
dawn, pause awhile from their labor. The
streets are alive with people. In front Of the
offices, stores and shops litlc groups have soon
gregaeds to pull their segars and discuss mat
tcrG and things in general. While others are
sannterng from Place TO place, now sitting
downtown leaning against tree or door post,
and now standing on one leg, BY way ofyarietv.
All are seeking amusement and recreation.
Some are sitting on door-steps talking TO the
iadies-othcrs are escortiug the fair daiu.r,t On
their evening walks, while few are taking
solitary slroils. But the sun has sunk behind
the nountains-daYlight Las faded from the west
and
"--Night with wings of starry Gloom,
O'ershadows all the earth and skies,
Like some dark, beauteons bird whose plume
Is sparkling with unnumbered eyes"
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II Pubic Parh.-During the last few weeks
our "anclcnl cite" appear to have awokc from
her lethargy, and marched on with gigantic
strides toward opulence and splendor. Two
houses have been ncw-rooicd. several pic-pcns
have been repaired, and we have had some talk
of establishing bank and we think we are,