The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-09-06
Letter from Fort DepGsit.
adenec Of The Cecil H1ig.
PoRT DEPOSIT, Sept. 4th, '51

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Mn EDITOR For the past week we have had
nothing 10 talk about except the Cuba affair, and
the late aicns--who will be elected and
who defeated. By the bye, this reminds me of
an affair about which wish TO make some in
quiry, ii is this: How came the Democratic
Convention to discard from the ticket General
Sites, and substitute another in his stead was
II intended as an insult 1t would seem so, when
they continued his associates on the ticket. Per-
haps they did not fully appreciate his services to
the party. Has he not been a faithful laborer
in the ranks ever since he left the whig party (?
Has he not stood in the front of the battle breast
ing the storm in his own person? Is it fair to
turn aside The faithful soldier to make room for
othersf am not an advocate for party for the
sake OF party; things are carried 10 too great an
excess by both parties in this county, but where
qualifications are equal, where there can be M
objections as regards competency, to throw aside
an elhclcnt officer and effective parizan is NOT
IN accordance " it'll the rule generally adoptcd
by party conventions in this county. | have
known INN Tor many years and can bear ,esri
mony 10 his gcn,iemanly department and kind
and unaSsrmlng manners, and on all sides, from
mon Of both parties, have daily evidence of his
efficiency for the duties ofthe office he has filled
for the last few years. But why bring nm re.
ercts; II Is but the fate of many others who have
trusted to popular or regal favor. To all such
would recommend TO peIuse and ponder over
Cardinal Woolsey'S advice to his servant Crom.
well, beginning with:
"Farcwell, a long farewell to all my grealness;"
they VIII no doubt profit thereby.
Camp Meeting of the Methodist Protestant
church is now being held, in the woods of Mr..
Giackcn, about 3 miles from Port, Rev. Mr.
Heinbolt, superintendent. Ii commenced YES
terday, there Will no doubt be a large attendance
several distinguished clergymen will be present
and 1t is hoped great good may result from it.
We have the Telegraph in successful opera
ton here, and understand it is paying expenses
which is better than expected. The young
gentleman in charge of the office is very af1able
and kind and understands his peculiar business.
although he is somewhat reen, and, ifthat Young
lady does not keep her eyes off him. she NAV
possibly turn green too some ofthese days, which
dare say, however strange it may appear, she
would not regret.
The Presbyterian Church in this place has
been lately thoroughly repaired, and fitted up in
very neat and beautiful STYLE. The conarepa
ton have called the Rev. Mr.. Squier, and 7 un-
derstand he has accepted He is quite Young
man and is much admired by all who have heard
him. The congregation is large and wealthy.
aud il i. hoped they will be mutually benefited.
Churches are well attended here: in fact, we
are a chnrch-soing people. especially since the
Law prohibiting the sale of Liquor on the Sab
bath went nto effect. There are symptoms, how
ever, IN some quarters that the law is not fully
respected; was in hopes that in Port Deposit,
no one could be found who would be guilty of SO
gross violation of Law. | am yet 10th to be-
lieve tiff. however. | should find any such.
(Which is likely, as my agents are determined 10
report every thing that is out Of place. they will
be very apt 10 hear from me. A word to the
wise is sufficient.
In my wandcrines about town | occasionally
come across some rather amusing incidents, and
as am sometimes invisible, it gives me a good
opportunity TO note all that transpircs. have
several items in store, which | will endeayor to
communicate at intervals.
had nearly forgotten an important duty, I
have been requested to ask YOU if there is an
opening in your town for few young gentle
men, who are DESTROYS Of learning some trade.
such ms fancy millinery for instance. There are
several who would, no doubt, from their present
insight in the business, soon become NJ efficient.
and one or two, also, who are vergne on to
"silver gray" seem very DESTROYS OF becoming
partners IN the same interesting business. If
You know Of any place of the kind suitable,
please inform me at your earliest convenience,
so that no time may be lost.
If had the poetic inspiration of"EUen Grep''
and some others who write for The WAig, how
! would love to revel in fancy these sweet moon
lish, nights, as stroll along our streets. or skim
the glossy surface OF the noble Suspuehanna.
Why sir, we have scenery here that would en-
trance your poetic contributors can they not
come and enjoy il Extend to them an invita-
tion from ''Peter," who will be sure to be on
hand. PETER.
Letter from the Rising Sun.