Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-06-04
Letter from rlIkton, Md.



Mr.. Editor II noticed one important mis-
take in my letter, as published few weeks
since. The gentleman to whom l alluded as
the probable Democratic candidate for Con-
gress, in this district ives Jarrett OF Hartford,
and not Garrett, as the types made me say.
The blame of course must be attributed to
my bad ohirography and not to your COM
positor.
There was quite chapter of accidents, on
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad, near this place, during the early
part of last week. Twice on Monday of that
week, the cars were of the track betw cen
here and North East. But on the day before,
more serious accident occurred. On
Sunday morning about ten O'Clock, the mapg-
led bodies of two colored men, inhabitants of
Elkton, were found on the railroad, near the
village of North East, six miles from Elkton.
The names of the men were Jim Roberts and
Geo. Allen. They were returning to their
homes from the Fishery of Mr.. Barnes, where
they had been employed, and are supposed,
while in state of intoxication, to have been
killed by the passenger train which left Phil
adelphia at II O'Clock on Saturday night.
A rumor which obtained currency, that they
had been robbed, killed, and then put on the
track to conceal the crime, caused much ex-
element here, especially among the blacks,
most of whom went to see the remains after
they were brought to Elkton on Sunday after
noon. A coroner's inquest was held on the
bodies at North East, but no facts We're elicit
ed, which rendered the above mentioned ru-
NOR in the slightest degree plausible.
A trotting match for $50 side-rnile heats
best two in three-took place on the War
wick Course on Friday afternoon of last week.
The horses were owned by Messrs. Seaman
and Culinary, of Chesapeake City. Scanlan's
horse easily won the first and second heats.
The time was was very inferior, being fully
$50. After the regular race of the day was
over, three gentleman who had fast horses on
the ground, entered them for mile heat.
All these horses made the mile In less than
three minutes, but the one belonging to and
driven by Mr.. Arthur Johels, led the others
by several seconds.
On Wednesday evening last, the depot at
North East, was entered while Mr.. Roberts,
the Agent, was at supper, and funds to the
amount of SIS, which had been inclosed by
itself in a small bag, was subsequently found
near the depot, and is supposed to have been
dropped by the thief or thieves while making
a hasty retreat. Two strange men who had
been seen lettering near the depot are supposed
to have committed the robbery, but they have
not been captured.
On Friday afternoon last we had shooting
affair near our town, which caused much talk
in some quarters. The facts connected with
it are these. Some time since our Sheriff
levied on two horses, belonging to Mr.. Wash
ington Boulder, who resides about three
miles west of our town. On Friday afternoon
last, he sent his deputy Mr.. William McCau-
ley, to remove the horses. Boulder was at
work in the field with them, when McCauley
drove up and announced his business. Boul-
den then informed him he should not have
the horses, without he ipus he best man, but
finally, finding the Deputy f<m, he pretended
to consent that McCauley should remove
them, and commenced taking of the harness.
As soon as he had accomplished this, he sprang
on the best horse and put whip to II Nc
Cauley ran after him, calling on him to stop,
but finding he would not, he drew revolver
and fired one shot, putting the ball through
Boulden's arm; Boulder fell off the horse and
allowed McCauley to take it without further
resistance. McCauley was 80 yards from
Boulder when he fired the shot. Boulden's
wound is not serious, bnt it may perhaps
teach him not to resist officers in the discharge
of their duty.
We have had olive Mormon among us
this week. On Monday and Tuesday evening,
Miss Helen NJ Dresser, delivered a lecture on
Mormonism, in the Court House in this town.
Miss Dresser resided here, according to her &C.
count, until eight years Of age she then re-
moved to Maine with her parents, and from
Maine to Utah, where she resided three years.
On Monday evening she had a tolerably full
house and the audience were we'll pleased
with her lecture. She is travelling with
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith. The three sang several
pieces very well on both evenings. At the
close of the performances on Monday evening,
Mr.. Smith volunteered some remarks which
were 50 egotistical, uncalled for and imperti-
nent, that very few would attend the lecture
and concert on Tuesday evening.
AState Conventioni stp be held in Baltimore,
oh the I'd Wednesday of June next, to decide
what measures are necessary to be taken with
reference to the free negro population of Mary
land, who are becoming very worthless. And
yesterday County Convention was held here
to decide whether Cecil should be represented
before the mentioned State Convention. G.
M. Eldridge Esq, was called to the Chair, and
A. J. Pennington ESQ.,, appointed Secretary.
1t was decided to send two delegates from
each of the nine election districts of this coun-
ty, and committee of five was appointed to
nominate eighteen gentlemen, suitable for
delegates. The eighteen gentlemen named
by the committee were then unanimously
elected to represent our County.
send you the last Cecil Wing which con-
tains an article upon the "Elkton Prophet"
which is ''literary curiosity.n know my
duty too well however, to notice every scrib-
Der who may find fault with my letters.
I ran, min vour 0ld finland