The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1851-03-15
Countn Grrl,crn.
For TIE Cecil Whi,g.
THE ELK RIVER.

Mr.. Editor:-l was in hopes that
some one of your numerous correspon-
dents, would have taken notice of this
river, which almost from its source con-
fers benefits on our citizens, gives name
to the business village in which you
dwell, and has become one Of the great
highways of the Union, bearing upon its
bosom a marine as diversified in appear
ance as the quarters from whence they
come laden with the rich products of
the North, South, East and West, of our
extended country; for,
s.Nile's bcauleous waves and Theirs swelling
tide
Have been recorded by the hand ofFame,
And various Floods which through Earth is chan
nels glide,
From some enraptured bard have gained 4
name.'
In the hope that ! may arouse and
awaken some gifted Bard" or the pro-
sale litcrati of our county to SO beautiful
theme as the river Elk, and the coun-
try around it on either side presents,
will launch my little boat and as voy-
age along,-by your leaye,-will give
you the rccollections ''by gone" days,
the improvements and the various Incl
dents brought to my mind by the force
OF association with its bright waters and
romantic shores.
In these adventurous times methinks |
hear many eXclaim, this is small affair.
Padding in skiG along the shores OF
Elk river on whatever purpose it may be,
will be thought tritling matter by those
who think Of nothing less than doubling
some Cape, or crossing the Rocky Noun
tans. But believe am not the only
one who feels pretty well assured, that
they who cruise about home and endea-
vor TO enrich, adorn and bcautify their
native country, will be as well off as
many who have searched in California
for gold, or those who, it would appear,
were waiting to learn the location ofthe
invisible stones," or ''Lucien's Islands Of
Cheese
To return; find myself on that part
OF the river where the waters of the b.
hemia unite with those of the Elk form
ing majestic stream. On my port
(cxcusc my phrase have become a sal
LORI lies district OF country known by
the name Of
Elk Neck.
It's gentle slopes, hills and mountain
present a most picturesque appearance
'.Its uplanls sloping deck the mountains side
Woods over woods in gay Theatre PRIDE
Here may be seen some finely situated
and well cultivated farms; indeed, the
land appears well adapted to agricultural
purposes and susceptible of the highest
state of cultivation; offering rare in
ducements to those who wish to invest
capital either for profit Or pleasure.
Those who wish to secure romantic sltu-
ations cannot fail to be pleased. The
Highlander may upon her hills joy the
same purity Of atmosphere which he
boasts Of in his native cline, coupled
with advantages unsurpassed by any
other portion of country-lor the shril
whistle of the ''iron horses as they drag
their loads on her one side, is echoed
back almost hourly, by the noble steam
ers, as they glide up and down the waters
of the Elk, on the other.
now find myself Mr.. Editor, in the
Immediate vicinity Of that highly useful
and enterprising work, known by the
name of
E70Td'& yE'sarEer E:aEasTEng.
have thrown out my 'bow line' and
made all fast to this wharf. know YOU
will excuse me, for must confess it will
take a stouter heart than nine to pass
this beautiful place, or do any thing
other this day than enjoy the i,ospitali-
ties of this well known region. My
voyage will, however, be resumed in time
for your next paper. Yours,
BOHEMIA.
MARRIAGE OLE THE pRESlnENT DE