The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-12-14
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
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ADJOURNMENT OF CoURT.-The
Court, pursuant to adjournment on Friday
the Sth instant, met on Tuesday last. The
jury in the ease of Mrs. Hannah A. Con-
stable Us. The Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany of Cecil county, returned a verdict OF
S1441.16 for the plaintiff. The case was
carried up to the Court of Appeals.
The cases of Mrs. Hannah \. Constable
fxccutrix Of Albert Constable, dec d, u.s..
The =. W. e. Il. Railroad. and Mrs. Hannah
\. Constable rs. same were removed to
Kent county, and court adjourned till the
ID Monday in February next.
NOTICE TO School TEACHERs.-It
will be seen by reference to notice in our
advertising columns that teachers employed,
or to be employed, in the Public Schools
are required to appear in Elkton on the 18th,
18th and 18th of this month.
Observation-Disclosures Torbert of
Company sc" ID Delaware Regiment has
been promoted to Adiutant.
A COURSE OF LECTUREs.-We are
informed, by some of the members of the
Committee of Arrangements, that a Course
of Lectures is shortly to be inuagurated for
the benefit of the NJ Il. Church Choir Of
this town, the proceeds to be applied to the
liquidation of a debt incurred in the pur-
chase of the very fine Organ Ilarmunium.
which adds so greatly to the musical portion
of the services of this church. Arrange
ments are being made to secure lecturers of
known ability and popularity, the announce
mcnt OF whose names will be sufficient guar
antee of the interest likely to attend this
| course. Efforts are making to commence
! the course on Thursday evening week, the
2Gth inst, with lecture by Rev. j. Mckcn-
dree Reilly, of the Bait. Conference, whose
elo1Aent sermon at the dedication of the
church afforded so much qualification to the
audience then present. Some musical enter
tainment by the Choir. We are informed,
will accompany each lecture.
| A VACANT SCHOLARSHIP FILLED
The vacant Scholarship, for Cecil county,
existing in the Baltimore Female College,
was filled by the Orphans Court, on We'd
nesday last, by the appointment Of Miss Ann
Thomas, of North East. daughter of the late
Rev. John G. Thomas, OF that village. Til,
young lady is about - years of age, anC
enters the College to be educated as :;
Teacher.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY CON-
MIssloNERs. Tuesday last the new
Board Of County Commissioners held then
second meeting. The following Constablcs
Bonds were approved I'll. Marion Van
zant, of the LIST Districts n. Alexander
Culinary and John b. Roberts, of 2nd Dis
trict; John W. Shippers, of the 9Th, and
George W. Seyler, Of the 9Th Districts -
Constablcs are required to give bonds to the
amount of 50 900.
Commissions were granted to the Super
visorS elect. The bond of IL Supervisor is
double the amount Of the appropriation fol-
his District. The business before the
Board having been disposed Of, it adjourned
i'll the afternoon.
Our old Office friend, Caleb Parker,
has drawn prize in the great political
lottery. He has been appointed Page in the
Maryland House of Delegates.
WE acknowledge the receipt Of a slice
ofnice cake, on account of the nuptails OF
Mr.. John NJ. Terrell and Miss Martha 6
| Husson.
SABBATH School ExHBIrIoN.-
There will be Sabbath School Exhibition
at Cherry Hill, in the NJ. +. Church, OF
Thursday night next. Admission 10 cents
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Heap Mr.. Stephen B. Ford, of Cherry Hill
advertises "Wonders = in the way of CHEAP
Store Goods; in this week $ Wing. TO test
Mr.. Ford veracity, we advise the ladies tc
call at " Cheap Corner"
H%@a,The School Commissioners meet OF
the 23rd inst.
Hss DR.. VIM. b. Hurd advcrtisos hi
"Mouth WASH . ''Tooth Powder" Tooth
ache Drops and "Ncuralgia plasters."
NE Teachers wanted in the 9TH District
For particulars see advertisement.
nesap Owners of orchards that wan
Pruning-and we know of number in th
county that are sorely in need of that kin,
of culture-would do well to consult Mr.
Benge, who offers his services to the publ
through this weeks Wing, as Primer.
DsA. Carl Peters 4 Co., of Philadelphia
offer for sale Cloaks of various styles, suita
bic for Holiday Presents.
For The Cecil Wing.
Mr.. EDITOR II find in your last issue O
The Wing under the signature of" Fire Bell,
an article which grossly misrepresents tn,
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