The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-12-22
The Iona Eveaia1s. -

by these changes.
The Long Ereaiag..
Vow stir the ire and close the shutlcra raat,
Let IA" the curtains, wheel the soft, round
And while the bubbnG and loud Kissing urn
Throws up y rcalny column, and the ctIpa,
IhaI cheer but not lncbriate, wnit on each,
70 LIST ~ welcome peaceful evening in.
What long evenings we are having now for
Improvement! How delightful after the
labors and pcrplexitos of the day, to draw
the chair up to tho burning CRATE, and
pcrusc some Gavoritc youme-or may be
that great blessing ofthc age, the newspaper.
Who thus situated, surrounded by their
families or friends, does not feel happy
But willie thus engaged, on the street we
often hear the patter Of little feet, and
through the frosty air comes the sound Of
young voices. What arc the parents Of
those boys thinking about? Running ut
Nights is one Of the crying evils of the times,
and many parents are " hcaping up wrath
against the day Of wrath At other places
in the town older voices may be heard, often
heavily burdcnod with bIasphcmy, where
the "cups that cheer - and incbriato aud
kill body and soul, are INDUCED in. Young
man, how do you spend your evenings =
Enjoying yourself in some of the many
ways which the devil has set before Won or
are you eudcayoring to make yourself man
worthy of the name? Remember, for all
this time there will be strict account
required.
Christmas. Tho time of fcstivty and
good feeling is almost upon us; before
another issue OF The Wig the Christmas Of
G6 will have passed. The shops of the
dealers in candies and knick. knacks are full
10 roplctlon, the children are in high state
of excitement as to what Old kriss, with
his broad face and little round belly" will
bring them, and the older folks have bright
visions Of happy re unions and fine turkeys.
Besides these indications of the approach of
the time that calls up the hottest feelings and
most heartfelt thanks the elements admon.
ISL US Of its near advent though the sun
shines brightly oday (rhursday,) the wind
is "eager and nipping," and howls dis.
maly round the house. corners, while the
ground is frozen hard and covered here and
there with patches of snow and ice. We
wish all our readers, and everybody else, a
Merry Christmas. May no dark shadows
fall across their paths. And while those
who are blessed with good share of this
worlds goods are enjoying themselves may
they not forgot the less fortunate around
them. A little act of kindness on their
part will cause JOY to reign that day where
otherwise gloom will brood.
Who as He?-A man made his appearance
III El!;ton on Wednesday last, and announc,
ed that he would lecture in the evening on
TRUTH bu. AS it was soon discovered he
had an "unfurnsled upper story to let, - he
was unable TO get n place in which to hold
forth. About ST.; clock he went round
town ringing bell to gather q crowd. He
brought up on tbs Court House yard, from
whence he delivered himself of wandering
harangue, composed mainly Of jokes stolen
from "A. Ward,' Josh Billings" and
oilers. His presence drew quite crowd:
not because Il simplcton is such Il rare sight
here, but because he was an cxtraorlinariv
noisy fool, lie has doubtless escaped from
some lunatic asylum: probably seized with
the mania Of Swinging Round the Circle"
as he is n great adnircr of the . humble
individual"
Business Changes. John Alexander has
disposed of his backSmthing business to
Roger Witworth, who will hereafter conduct
the business. Mr.. Alexander has gone into
partnership with John B. Roberts, in the tin |
and stove business. Flood g. Pullcn have
sold their cigar aud tobacco sstoro to John
Ii. McCracken, OF North East.
The latter gentleman is a returned soldier, |
and lost his right leg in defence of his coun.
try. For more than year past he has been
employed in tho Internal Revenue Othce
at this place. We hope be, with the others,
will succeed in his undertaking; for he is
evidently deserving Of success.
Sermon to Young .f:,s.--Owins to the
inclcmcncy of the weather, on Sunday last,
Rev. NJ. ID. kurta postponed preaching his
sermon to young men till tomorrow (Sun.
day. evening. The sermon will doubtless
prove interesting alike to both old and young,
but particularly to those for whom it is in
tended. We predict for the revcrncd gen
tlenan large congregation.
FOCAL and Instrumental Concert. PROT.
!. scherfald will zivo Vocal and lnstru'
mental Concert in tho Court House, on
Christina. night. Tho Professor, vi under
stand, will be assisted by q corps of excel
lent SINCERE. so all lovers of good music
,hoQld rot tail to attend.
Christmas 'Scrutcc,. The usual Christmas
Prayer Meeting will be hold in the NJ. f,
.hQreh Of this town, on next Tuesday morn
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