The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-10-01
For The Cecil Wing
CharlestoWn and Vicinity.

On the 18th ult., had occasion to visit
Charlestown. The day was a delightful and
healthy one clear sky and pure north =
west wind. On all sides there Were evidences
Of the violent storm Of the Saturday proceed.
| ing: trees blown down, limbs twisted off,
fences scattered, fields Of corn Frustrated, and
bear apple trees. An almost lncalculable
amount Of damage has been done to the corn
There was promise of a fair crop, but til is
storm has 50 ilattened it that much of it will
rot, and the fodder will scarcely he eatablc.
| The creeks were not very high aud | heard
of no damage by intimidation.
Iassed through North East, but noticed
nothing particularly new ; still it looked as
if the grass was not allowed 10 grow in the
streets.
The road from thence 10 CharlcSlown is
billy. narrow and in a bad condi ion. Ceca-
sionally well cultivated farm appears but
the most Of the county is woods. principally
young chestnut. The soil is NATURALLY good ;
and am somewhat surprised that the young
NrmerS, instead Of cmlglating to the West
do not cIcar off and improve this land. In
the end, | think, it would pay much better :;
for i'll few years they would have better
farms, among their parents and acquaintances
with less la'or than they would in the West:
they would not he exposed to the dangers of
Il change Of climate aud the other perils Incl
dent to Il life in the West. And more, they
would thus be helping to increase in value
and Importance the county Of their birth, in
whose progress they naturally feel pride
At all events. before many years, where now
only hoop-poles are gathered. and an occa-
sional pine raises its head above the surroun-
ding bushes, line wheat, corn, oats, and pota-
toes will grow All that is necessary is lit
tie enterprise. The reason that it is in its
present condition IS: that the greater part of
the population, since time lmmemorlal have
dcpcndcd on the fishing business for a living:
but Tor year or two past, that has failed
| and the tiShy gIorics OF Cecil seem to have
departed forever; and now there are some
evidences that ere long the "barlcns" will
blossom as tie rose"
CharleStown, three miles below North East,
is an " ancient town. 1t was laid out, and,
believe chartered. as many readers know, for
The city OF Baltimore: owing to the shallow
ness OF the river, the site was abandoned. -
The situation is beautiful one, aAordng a
splendid view for lies, of North East river
ana Chesapeake Bay. There is but little
sign of Improvement, on the contrary many
of the buildings are rapidly going to decay -
The principal building is the N. L. Church :
it is fine brick edlticc. The lower story
is appropriated TO class rooms, and Sunday
school and Lecture room; the second to
Public services. | was politely shown the
pulpit-Bihe belonging to the church it is a
splendid BOOK, and as a work Of art and taste
is worthy passing notice, The church
IS highly credltabe to the Society. 1t is in
that very enViable condition: out of debt
The grounds around the building are not
enclosed but will he as soon as the congrega-
ton can conveniently do so. The Rev. Ayers
is the preacher and, | understood, the con-
gregaton is well pleased with his labors.
On the opposite side Of the way, is the
school play ground, where The :" Fairs" which
once made this place so famous, were held :
these have now ceased but the ground is
still place for " bats and - balls" though
in different and midgr way.
This is the town for any one seeking a
beautiful and healthy location. The breeze
from the liver is refreshing, and the view Of
the river and bay is delightful; for niles the
eye runs unobstrUcted along the sparkling
waters. Fish and game Of almost all kinds,
in their seasons, are abundant. Some fifteen
miles distant, / observed the island of
Spesutia. The soil of the surrounding
country, as have said, is naturally good
and capable Of the highest state of cultiva-
ton this could easily be done, as fertilizers
can be brought cheaply from either Of the
cities, the Phila. VIII. & Bal, Railroad passing
by the town.
| think the citizens are highly culpable for
permitting so advantageous site, ard such
line land, to go 50 long uninproved. What
is needed there is a few PenuSylvanianS or
persons Of that class; they would make o
start, and il once started, this would soon
be ono of the largest towns in the county.