The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-09-06
Letter from CheSapcake.
Correspondence Of The Cecil Wig

Reference 10 PoHhcs--Di Observation-Disclosures hide.
Pendent Condidafe-Socaai Meetings.; their hay-
py E.fucnces-Music-BeH and Beau1-.a
Seren0de, &c.
DEAR KIckETTs.-Perhaps it would not be
imp 0per or inconsistent to give a short synopsis
OF 'thlngs IN general, - as they have been tran
spring in this small town of ours. The uue,-
lions have frequently been asked us: What is
the news in yonr region! How do you get along
down there 7 and SO on So, we propose few items
from Chesapeake.
We have just emerged from the political field
OF strife ana contest for supremacy--the different
candidates have been selected by both parties as
horses on the track for the various offices from
diiierent regions OF the county, save the Second
district which has no candidate on the Demo-
cratic course; and there has, | assure you, been
no little excitement prevailing indeed. politics
a short time since was the all ensrossing SUBJ
jeci,-but the .faial biou uas struck and we find
this district alone, with no political sclcinter-
eSted aspIrant to keep the bail in motion. We
have "no friends to remuncrate and shrink from
no responsibilities" Murmurings have been
heard, deep and lasting. reminding us 0fdisiat
thunder, ere long 10 hurst forth with crash after
crash, ana peal after peal. until the political
edihce Will be shaken to its very foundation;
ana NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the Ides of November
have passed, the old Second will be Heard and
respected. However. our thoughts and feelinos
are neutral and Old Time the mediator of all,
alone can decide the truth of nv prophccv.
Be"j. 7. SIuyter, Esq, an old resident of Bohe-
ma Manor, an accomplished scholar and inlu-
entail gentleman, is spoken of as the Indepcn
dent candidate for the Commissioner to represent
TINS district; and it is thought that he can and
VIII receive the support OF both par,cS-n-
dceo, we think there could be no better choice
made; but we will end the political item by coll
ing 10 nina The repartee OF the ilusiIious Clay:
"Let old politicians chime on wisdom past
And tottcr on with plumbers 10 the las,.''
Some few months ago while perusine your
paper, we noticed you mentioned evening soirees
IN town or village, as being of great benefit.
and You were pleased TO see so much corliellv
among the young folks of Elkton, attributine it
10 this pleasant way of spending an evening.
ohacf your suggestions. we humbly contemplated
something OF the Kind, and proposed il TO our
small though sincere circle of friends Judge of
my satisfaction, when found them all anxious
for something which could act as an antidote IN
pride and Formally, which was fast gaining
ground IN our midst. The consequence-on
Thursday evening of each week, we NEE, a, our
respective dwellings to while away an hour or
two IN music, poetry, and conrersation. It's infu-
ehce has eXerted salulary efiect-indeed,
marked is the difference OF neighborly inter-
course and feeling ofthe present compared with
inc past. Now may be seen the old, the Young,
The gay and the more sedatc. all anXously look
ING forward TO the time Of meeting and the only
uiihcul'y mat now arises. is, that the hands of
thc lIme-piece turn round with such unconscious
sWlitness, that we can not he together half long
enough, ana assure you sir. that if you could
leave the pleasures of your Sanciorunl one eve
ming, no one would be more welcome. Music
hath mystic spell that Strengthens the ties of
irendship--it has a tendency to dispcl gloom
and cold formallty from a community; it is n
meeting OF hearts-a coInmingling of feeling
balm for the sorrOwing, linking the social cir
Gle In an unbrokcn chain. Where? oh where,
is the man whose soul does not respond to the
sweet soft silken tones of music. Listen 10 the
poet:
''lhe man who hath no music in his soul.
Nor is not moved, BY concord of sweet sounds,
Is Ill Tor treasons, sratagens, and spoils:
The motives OF his spirit are dull as night
And his affections dark as Ercbus,
Let no Suah man be truied.'
Chesapeake City has of late been flooded with
visitors from all parts, almost from Maine to
Georgia. Indeed, mcthinks, the bcanx /. f our
village VIII be almost iorlorn as the blast of
Autumn warns them that those beautiful and
accomplished bellies who have been their anos,
constant companions, after the retirement Of old
Sol, in their moonlight ramhcs meath the silvclv
rays OF summers noon. pleading those Ia les oil
love which make the soul bound with rapture
and which lovers alone are capable of tellinc;-
say. warns them, that the time for parting is
not far distant. Yes, as lovers part. Just at
this moment Cha n roi ice our G,,,, b,
paper to ''snufl the candle,'') happy and youth
iul couple are passing. see with what an cnran-
tured gaze he draws forth her whole soul. All
friend -, 'thc eye spcahs when the lips
move not" But our thoughts must not stray
too far, tate DEGREES that we shall not be among
them; so lovers farewell.
Last, though not least, VIC were RECALLED a
night or two ago, with one of the most elegant
serenades we ever had the pleasure of listening
too, and you may be sure it created quite SEN
satlon in our little town, when tell You it was
the first we ever had. We think the gentlemen
of Chesapeake would be hard to beat upon n
serenade, and that is the general--unanimous
should say-opnon of the bellies. Their Sc
lections were choice and beautiful and very ap-
proprlale, compared with the stiffness of the
honr-gIving the ladies an opportunity of list
nlng TO The oul-pourngs of prophetic and loving
souls, and also, Tor besowng boquels, which.
we are told, were pentiluly supplied, although
1t was an unexpected treat, save with some of
our older citizens whom il seems have good
share OF curiosity without keenncss Of perception
sufficient TO prevent them from being detected,
as heads, ny sir, gray-hoired LEADS were seen
sknlklng about in search OF what! why--why-
10 tools n the moon. We sincerely hope that the
club will frequently favor us with such treat;
ard NAV they all enjoy prosneritv and hannness
together with frequent visits from their respect
ed friend from Delaware. who has but few su-
perlors in music, and may beautiful nights for
such moonlight amusements be irequent;--is the
prayer Of T.Y.
ANOTHER PLANET DISCovERED.--M. Gas,,a-
ris. of the Observatory of Naples, has announ ccd
the discovery by him, on the goth of July, OF vet
another member OF that gr0mn Of small nlanrls