The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1858-01-02
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ELKToN, January 2, 1858.


having fallen into our hands, we print them tc
show what stranger has to say of our county
and its affairs. twill be perceived the letters
were written about two months ago
EhKToN, Nd, Oct 25th, '57
Cecil Connty-Ns Agricultural Products ana
Manufactures.
Among all the counties on the Eastern
contains SO many villages, and so thickly set
tied as Cecil. 1t is full of historical interest,
and the prospect OF the country lying round is
really beautiful.
But will first speak Of its agricultural and
manufacturing resources. As regards the
former, it may be cassed with any county in
the State, in the production Of corn, wheat
and oats. Large quantities of corn and oats
have been raised here this year; but the wheat
has not been 50 plenteous, owing to much of
it having been damaged by the fly" 1t is
also one of the finest peach countries in the
United States. In Sassatras Neck, the lower
part of the county, there aIc many very eX-
tensive orchards, one of which covers an area
of 400 acres, composed entirely Of peach
trees. The fruit this season has been very
fine and plentiful. I was told that the soil
and climate are better adapted for their pro-
duction than Jersey or Delaware, which have
always been thought superior. A line of
steamboats, are in continual service, on their
maturity, to convey them to your city and
Baltimore.
Next to the productiveness Of the soil,
Manufactures is the beaten path to wealth
and here, in my travels, have seen it most
gratityingly developed. Among those that
came under my observation, were several cot
ton mills, including that of Daniel Lord s, Ga
name familiar to every body, as being the
largest in the United States.) 1t is situated on
the Big Elk, and many of the hand some
figured and embelshed table covers which
adorn the tables Of your citizens, are the pro-
duction of these mills. Towels, and other
fabrics are also made at this factory. But !
am sorry to say that the pressure of the times
has had an effect on this and the other fac
tories, and though no hands have been dis
charged, the mills are running only hale time.
Considerable paper is manufactured in this
Couhty, SeNcIal HILLS DclIB employed
throughout the year. | was also shown two
large mills for making Galvanized Iron, which
is now greatly in use for roofing houses.
In addition to the above, there are a num-
Der of extensive iron manufacturing establish
ments two are located on the Big Elk, two
on the North East Creek, and others up the
Octararo Creek. There is likewise a large
foundry, called the Principle Furnace, one Of
the Oldest in the country.
have not enumerated one-half of the com
mefce and arts that are carried on in THU
county, yet think, have cited sufficient tC
show the enterprise and industrial pursuits o
its people. G. M.
BALTIMNuE,
Cecil Couniu-hs Fish and Ducks-Ejk2?o'n,
= - acknowledgements Guy Boheujo H.,
nor. "
have few mo-. notes on &c. o,,,,..
which will transmit to you. 1t ha
our streams, namely: the Sassafras, BS
Elk, N orth East River, &C., which are%'''
brated for various kinds of fish. Mann
these rivers are famed for shad and herrin!
and so numerous are the latter that trequcn
200 barrels have been filled from one ha
In addition to its fisheries, this county is
nowned for its canvas back and other due
Many small vessels are employed in this ira
say trade, inasmuch, as it is not confined
the sportman, for numerous persons make
business, from which they realize a handso
profit, by forwarding them to your city {
New York, where, it is well known, they
tain good prices.
Elkton is the county seat of Cecil, and
a population of 500. 1t is a neat, and i
add, solid town. having many old and S
stantial buildings; amongst others, l I
mention the Court House, erected in IL
the walls of which are similar to fortifcati
being very thick and heavy. There are I
places of worship; one academy, for mi
and females, and large number of prim
schools. Besides these Institutions for
instruction of youth, there are two well c
Quoted newspapers published in Elkton,
Wing, the other Democratic. There are
teen stores in Elkton, and four hotels.
merchants, who are well to do, do their
ding principally in your city, which is
miles distant, ana, owing 10 us PioAih
goods can be purchased as cheap in Elkto
at any retail store in Philadelphia. l OF
to add that Elkton has improved vastly wi
the last four or five years many new b
dwellings having been put up during
period.
Frenchtown, three miles below Elktol
the terminus OF the New Castle and Frel
town Railroad. 1t is said that steam pc
was first applied here in the transp ortatio
passengers on railway.
Chesapeake City, seven miles from Elk
is busting, active town. 1t is the term
of the Delaware and Chesapeake canal, W
a large amount of business is carried on
the eastern cities.
Below this is Bohemia Manor, as ferti
body of land as any in the United ST.
originally granted by Lord Baltimore
Augustine Herman, who died there. A
amount of his property is owned by
Bayard family well known in American
tory. G. W.
THOMAS Moore was frequently occl
three weeks in writing song. Thee
Hook often took about the same time tc
,atrot. nm imnromntu and Sheridan