The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1853-02-05
Correspondence of The Cecil Wing.
Letter from Chesapeake.
CHESAPEAKE CITY, Feb .


CHESAPEAKE CITY, Feb ., '53.
STATE Of the Cannl-Prof. Biidie-"Spiritna1
Man!fesfnt;ons'-T Proposed Cunai-The
Bridge at n. de Grace-Marriu &c - Mruds"
--haprorsmeu's--HsaHh Of 'the cify," &c.
DEAR RIcKErrs:-During the week
the ice has so impeded the navigation
that mp to the hour Of writing but two
sail and two steam vessels have tassed
through the canal, but the rain of last
night and to-day has caused it to dis
appear and ,e waters are again free.
At present he Divided City" wears
very quiet aspect. Last night the cit
izen. of this place and its vicinity to
the number of 100, thirty OF whom were
ladies, assembled in the Town Hall TO
witness Professor Biddle exhibit his
powers of ventriloquism together with
some very curious mechanical iedts-all
of which passed off to the delight OF the
audience and no doubt his qualification.
Is is hoped that his rebuke Of that spe-
cies of rowdyism, the stamping of feet
and whisting, will not be forgotten.
observe that the citizens Of your
town have been experimenting upon
spiritual manifestations" The sub
ject has been under investigation in this
place Tor near month past, both in
public and private circles, and the cause.
OF my not giving it you among the items
ere this, was owing to desire1 of first
being satisfied of the cause Of such seem
ingiy strange effects, many of which
partook of that mysterious character
which to the honest convictions Of ma
/ ny persons is connected with an ayen-
cy Of the spirit-w But to enter IN.
to disqulsition of the matter would re-
quire more space than the limit of my
letter of "ltems would permit, | will
state however that the result of my in
vesigation, thus far, has clearly demon.
strated the cause Of the manifestations
to be N aturaI Law, having its seat in
the mind and subject to its control, and
that upon combination of mind the
manifestations are more potent and clear
There is no visible effort making to
prevent the passage of an act by our
Legislature to charter the Delaware s.
Maryland Ship Canal, or for the hridg-
ing the Susquehanna, either of which if
accomplished must materially affect the
vital interests of this place. With re-.
gard to the proposed canal, the Ches. s.
Del. Canal Co., will strenuouslv oppose
j., il; but on the Bridge question they al 2
tied dorm and to their silence may be
attributed the great indifference met
with on the subject here. If, however,
their indifference arises from a belief
that Bridge over The Susquehanna riv-
er cannot affect their interest, or he in
terests of this plac" as we'll as other sec
tons Of this and adjoining counties, they
are deceived, and their passiveness will
ere long prove the blindness with which
they now regard their own welfare.
No doubt should be entertained Of the
necessity for the citizens Of this place to
take a stand in opposition to he Bridge
The reasons now are morr powerful
than when the question was first pre-.
sented, and would suggest immediate
action. Let our delegates be clear "
informed Of the reasons to guide them IN
opposing the Bill which on next Tues.
day may seal the destiny Of the whole
county for all time to come.
Or Yesterday another fair daughter Of
the ''Dlvded City, was led to the altar
Miss Anderson and Mr.. letter are the
happy bride and groom. This is the
place for girls to obtain husbands, and
ifyonr fair correspondent "Aionlr' in
her place "Waere-Huay" has no, yet
been suited with some one to ill that
"big arm chair" tell her to come uuag
uhere Cupid holds his court"
The improvements Of the place still
continue; the value OF property is in,
creasing, rents are advancing, and dwell
ling houses are in demand. The health
Of the city is decidedly good.
Faithfully yours AcHATEs.
CorresDOndence of The Cecil Wbir.