The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-06-15

AGo.-From paper printed in this town in
1929, We make the following extracts. The
article from which We quote is letter from
young man: who has spent this winter in the
town, to an acquaintance in Philadelphia
and the picture which he then drew of the
place and its Inhabitants, is in many respects
true them now. The writer says:
g. In Elkton the meetings of worship arc,
generally attended; there are some who are
not in the habit Of regular attendance. but tho
most Of them are far from being either dis
sipatrd or immoral. During the hours Of
wor2hlp the streets are silent; for those who
are not at church, are seated quietly by their
frc-sidcs; not like in many places / have
known, crowding the bar rooms of the tavcrns,
drinking. carousing, disappearing the name,
and Violating the day Of their Maker. Some
OF the most worthy men have ever known I
have found in Elkton; men who would DO
ornaments to any town or village in America;
men whose friendship value above every
considerations
Here is something in relation totho " old
Engine" which is now so severely let
alone" in the Old building on North street -
They some time ago, by subscription,
purchased fire engine, or as it is called. a
llydrauon, and for time it was III rhc rage;
they had stated meetings for the purpose of
exercising themselves and keeping their
engine in order; numbers aocked to the place
OF meeting, and for Il fine theE proceedings
were conducted with spirit and eDvtl order;
bnt time by degrees wore away the novelty,
aNd one by one dropped off until the company
was entirely dissolved. Their engine now
Hes rusting in the house appointed tor it, and
has not seen the sun these months.''
lie speaks thus of the larlics, n,atrimony,
&c. We think il he were here now he woald
/ find 1t somewhat altered-fop the better:
"The ladies of Elkton ape generally Of
domestic habits, at least a stranger would
thihk so; for they are scarcely ever seen,
except in going to and from churci.-thc cold
ness of the weather. may account for this. I
have very little Acquaintance with them my
self; those with whom have become
acquainted, / have found interesting They
| are pretty, and learn from some of my friends
whoare in the habit of visiting them, that they
are generally engaging and accomplished. l
have one very great fant to find with the gen.
tlemen, and that is, their almost objectionable
neglect OF the la'les-thci cAccc ding lack of
I Saimntry. Wonld you believe me, l have
frequently seen three or four gentlemen walk
ing abreast in return from church,. with their
hands in their pockets in that kind of self
| important style. which to me iy elish and
| disgusting; while the ladies are left to bring
| up the rear, OF compelled to fake The lead :,
| subject to the uncharitabL criticisms of the
gentlemen, who Frequently endeay0r to
chllvcn their dull, unsocia! walk by remarking
upon The manner of walking, Oh their dress
scarcely any part Of their manners or dress is
so fortunate as to escape rhe notice of these
scrntinizing critics. Some years ago this
practice was carried to an aErnaing extent
am told that gentleman dare not be seen
walking with lady, under penalty of being
Immediately married, which, at that time, was
far From being the least punishment that could
be inflicted. am happy to inform you, how
ever that this horrid practice is on the decline.
The Gallantry OF the gentlemen has so much
improves this winter, (trom what cause can
not tell) that we frequently see six ladies'
honored with as many as two beaux.''