The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-09-25
Correspondence Of The Cecil Wig.
Peter at u ssFic-Nic.s'

PoRT Deposit Sept. %, 80. y
! Mr.. EDIToR:-I had the good fortune
to attend, on "Wednesday last, one Of
the most delightful Pic Mes ever gotten
up. Much credit is due to those who
| had the matter in charge for the admi-
rahle arrangements made. The ground
selected was well adapted for the pur-
! pose, commanding a fine view of the
surrounding country as also OF the wa
ters Of the Chesapeake better s4!ec-
ton could not have been made. A fine
/ platform was erected for the dancers
and every thing arranged IN the most
appropriate stvle. A first rate cotillon
band from Baltimore was in attendance
d'scour>ing music. Although the day
throughout wore threatening aspect
yet 1t did not prevent the assemblage of
a large and fashionable party.
1t would occupy too much space to
go into full description of those who
/ figured prominently in the amusements
! OF the day. as well as Of those who We're
mere spectato rs-sutiice it to say, that
the "upper ten" were there as well as
the farmer and the artizan The Judi
ciary had its representation there, as
also, the Legislature, and The Medical
faculty was well represented in the per-
sons ofDoctor's s., Il. and B. The church
too was not lacking in its presentation;
| did not however notice any of the
ministry present.
was much pleased to see SO many
well advanced in life, giving their inhn-
ence and Countenance to the innocent
enjoyments OF their young friends.
nave been asked over and over again,
who were the ''sars' who eclipsrd in
the May dane. Well. as your readers
are, no doubt, all anxious to know, nd
as profess to be conno;sseur in such
matters, and as j, is of great importance
to have it settled satisfactorily to all ar
ties, by competent authority, g i've it
as my decided and unbiased judgment
that upon the part Of the ladies Miss A.,
Miss b., Miss c., Miss E., Miss + Miss
g., Miss X, Miss L., Miss n, Miss P,
Miss e., Miss s., Miss T., Miss W. aud
Miss Y, are entitled to the award Of
having exceeded on the light fantastic.
We gentlemen did our best to meet the
appreciation OF the ladies, and presume
succeeded. We had the W ai'z, the
cotIl.ion and the pojNa. All, that Polka!
do not believe that the Doctor will
ever again be caught in that Polka, alter
the infection he received at the hands of
his fair partner; poor fellow, how |
pited him.
1t space were allotted me | would 60
on to enunerate many amusing nci-
dents of the day, but must leave them
to be told by the parties present. All
appeared to enjoy themselves to the
uttermost. While the greater number
participated in the dance, others assisted
to the pleasures of the day by entertain
ing the outsiders. Among others no.
ticed Mrs. - by her pleasant manner
and agreeable conversation, doing much
to add to the charms of the occasion.
while her lord was figuring prominently
in every dance. Miss f., too, was there
with kind word and smile for all her
many friends
We remained on the ground until a
late hour OF the night, until warned by
the appearance of the sky that it was
time to seek shelter at our homes, and
so we parted with regret, with our many
friends, having spent day PECULIAR
pleasant, with but one thing to mar the
! harmony and beauty of the scene. Is
it not strange that some persons will be
so regardless of the presence of the la.
dies as to introduce at such places the
Intoxicating beverages. Their influence
was seen and felt there. Now, on be-
half of the ladies | protest against it
use, hereafter, at such places; it is an in
suit to them; it is as much as to say
"ladies your society of itself is not SUI
;. ficient to produce pleasure and en- oy
ment without something more potent t,
5, enliven our dull natures and compre
tensions" | know il does not NEE
: with the appreciation of the ladies';
:, have heard several who We're Their
n deprecate it in the strongest terms, an.
:: hereafter, the ladies' will hope, when
IL ever it is introduced at another pic mic
II consider themselves as sighted, an,
n leave the ground, if no other means will
s. suffice to put stop to it. PETER.
II L. 5. 1t is a mistake that Elkton sur
e. passed IN beauty. Our town anl neigh
g borhood had an array OF fashion an
: beauty present that | defy any portlo
e of the State of Maryland or any othe
l. State to excel. p.
lie [ - MIR Scott Harrison. the Wing cand