The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-04-30
Things about Town.
REPORTED FOR THE CECIL WING.

W" that tne spring time has come. and
all nature seems to be aroused from her
lethargy, and the fields are becoming green.
and the air so balmy and delightful, and
as we penetrate the woods beyond or pace
the plane below, the musical note of the
songster is heard echoing in our ear,
Its sweet strains of music to the God of
nature, We are naturally inclined to bend
our steps, whenever an opportunity is al
iorded, toward the place where such scenes
daily meet the eye--the country. And, in
accordance with this, pedestrians. of all
ages, sizes and styles, are daily seen. prom
enading to and fro, on the famous walk to
the creek"
But some, more chivalrous than others.
are.not content with following up the old
and weary mode of :! footing it, but prefer
going it on the equestrian style. While two
OF these young knights were taking their
usual ride the other evening, and had reached
the creek, where they halted to water their
stceds. a horse, rot remarkable for etiquette
which was running at large, approached the
animal upon which one of the young riders
was seated, who, not liking the familiarity
the stray animal manifested toward his own,
started off at full speed-the loose horse
following at his heels-and went in town as
though he were pursued by legion of rebs
crying out, Stop that horse behind =
Stop that horse behind ~
We are happy to state that the young man
received no injury, other than a severe fright !;
and that the pursuing animal was stopped
before he had penetrated the town any dis
lance, while the young man determined TO
abandon his prancing steed, and seek com.
pany with those of his more humble COM
panlons. who were witnesses of the scene
causing as much fun for them, as it did
8 fear and trembling" to the unfortunate.
Two fine cows belonging to Mr.. E. B.
johnson, Of this town, were killed by the
cars, at Big Elk Creek. on Friday Of last
week. Mr.. Johnson has lost three COWS in
this way lately.
The Howard House is to be thoroughly
repaired throughout, and also portion of
it is to be newly papered. The Union Hotel,
which has been lately undergoing repairs. is
nearly finished, and now presents neat
appe., rance.
DR. h. H. Mitchell is going to have n
new saw mill erected on the site ofthe present
old one, at the east end of he town. on the
road to Glasgow. The one now standing is
one of the Oldest in the county. 1t wss for,
mally owned by the late General Sewall
The work on the Odd Fellows Hall,
which has been suspended since last Fall, is
shortly to be resumed.
The naples along our streets are rapidly
budding, and soon will present lively and
inviting aspect to those desiring to escape
from the warm rays Of the sun.
Judging from the appearance the streets
presented on Thursday morning last, one
would naturally have supposed that the pre-
ceding evening was that of hallow-ecn.-
Captain Gideon, with his band. we believe
were out on this evening-fnlly expecting
we doubt not. to have their palatcs well wet
ted with champagne and their appettes fully
satisfied with luxurious cake, upon the cp!r-
bration of a marriage c"rcmony--ind gates
were taken off their hinges and carried
away. boxes taken from in front the stores.
with which the streets were blockadcd, door
steps were carried off. and wood and stones
were placed against the doors of dwellings.
and other things alike disgraceful and CON
demnatory. were perpetrated BY this" Gid
cons band" Such proceedings not only
cause much trouble and inconvenience to,
our citizens, but show spirit of pure mis-.
chief and devilishness upon the part of thcsn
engaged in it. The next time this occurs
the officers of the law should enquire into it.
Mr.. Joseph p. Cantwcl has sold his
foundry, corner of Main and Bridge streets.
Elkton, to Thos. J. Jones, of Baltimore
Mr.. Jones is an accomplished mechanic.
and will, no doubt, establish a lucrative bust
ucss.
Some little excitement was caused
among the feminine sex. on Thursday morn.
ing last, by the arrival in town of florist,
who brought with him wagon load of the
delightful emblems of Spring. They were
displayed to advantage on the Court House
yard, where they were offered for sale.