The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1862-03-22
Correspondence.
Correspondence of Tho Cecil Wing
LETTER FROM CTADD'S FORD.
CnADD's FoRD, Mar. 18th. 1862.

LIZA ILIe IoON NllADD fOND,
CnADp's FORD, Mar. 18th, 1862.
Mr.. EDITOR This being hangman's day
or the day upon which we must not buy
tripe. we conclude to first commit and then
transmit to you an item or two that came to
our notice III u recent stroll from this point
to Queenstown, Md, and back riu Brick
Meeting Mouse, Oxford &c. &c. In our
journey we passed through many little villa
gess. and some incorporated towns, all of
which presented quite a healthy appearance
in point Of business, but rather sickly in
other respects, For instance: the village
of Christiana, by the northern entrance
looks rs though it were fit only for the
devouring flames. Then again, your own
dear Eliton, viewed from the entrance at
the south.ca presents an appearance like
unto q village dropped in the midst of
severe hurricane. A gain is Warwick, well
cut if not spoiled in the make. SO we Jour
ncy on from farm to farm. from village to
town aud find habits and tastes differing
and appearances varying So Joys
the world, and what signifies. so long as
appearances deceive and great names fall. -
All along our ling of travel we noticed that
the growing wheat crop was indeed promis-
ing rich reward to the honest husbandman.
God grant that so it may be plenty; and in
humbest cottage as well as the more mag
niicent mansion.
AS we advanced south We found fields of
corn untouched, presenting almost the
appearance of autumn. Religion and poll
ties both live. and from the nightly Discus
sions of the latter and the rush on the
Sabbath to the churches of the former, we
opinc both are hourishing.
We might speak Of the inn keepers on
our route, as they are generally of class
that can do their own talking we prefer that
they do so. However, we will say this
much in their behalf: all remember one
scripture admoniton take in the stranger"
Occasionally we struck up "A chat with
farmer, inquired the price Of land, stock
&c. &C. We found land as low as five dol
lars per acre. Cattle varied from five to
twenty-five dollars per head. There being
no apparent difference in the quality every
thing depended upon bulk and condition.
and pccuniary condition of the owner. In
one OF two instances we venturcd to suggest
the idea Of Improvement in their mode of
farming and stock raising, but the old fogics
were not ready for any change. To one Of
these togics we said, when you bring home
your whisky for harvest you carry it as
usual, two jugs in one end of the bag and
two stones in the other end to balance. At
this he raised his plume, showed signs of
anger at which we took timely warming and
onward marched.
While at Queenstown we learned that a
little daughter of Captain Frccl. aged twelve
years, was seriously outraged by villain
named S. &. Meridd. The tiend was arrcs-
ted and lodged in Jail at Ccntrcvillc, Nd.
where he awaits his trial for an assault with
intent to commit a rape.
We were astonshcd to find so many
Southern Rights men in our travels. bold,
daring and taunting in their remarks. We
took comfort in the saying tlut "cvcry dog
must have his day
Before returning to Elkton We learned
that quite spirited quarter horse race is
expected to come of on the tenth of April
next. The race is in the hands of Spunky
Jockeys, and will be interesting to those
who sport in that way.
We remember nothing more Of interest till
we anchored at our old moorings in what is
sometimes called Drabtown. There We
learned that not long since there was very
nearly serious loss, not of life nor limb,
but Of husband brave dear and kind.
As we approached our own native State
VIC found spring politics raging with consd-
cradle fury. Next Friday is the day upon
which our people vote for all township
officers What the spirit on that day will
be, and the result, also remain yet to be
seen. OF both we will try to apprisc You il,
due time House breaking and theft seem
to be the order Of the day in this and Chcs-
ter county. The query is that no one seems
to be on the look ont for the offenders. The
reports vary 50 much in character that we
decide not to particularisc any.
Mr.. Editor, We have run our communica-
ton to far greater length than we intended
in the start. If we had a few lessons in
Agricola' S" grammar and definitions we
could no doubt greatly abridge our epistles.
Agricola,' come hilher, soul.
ours respectfully, Tranquil.