The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1866-09-22
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MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF THE

MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF THE
CASHIER OF THE ELKToN NATIONAL BANK
A gloom has been cast over our community.
for the past ten days, caused by the sudden
and mysterious Disappearance of one of our
most estimable citizens. Jas. Graham. Esq,
Cashier Of the National Bank of this town.
left home on Monday, the 10Th inst, for
Philadelphia, with the intention of returning
he next day. He did not return at the time
appointed, but no special uneasiness was
felt by his friends until, after the lapse of
several days, he still did not make his APP.
pcarahce. 1t has been asccrtained that he
transacted some business in Philadelphia on
Monday evening. since which time his fate
has been shroudcd in the most complete
mystery. The most diigent inquiry has
been made, and thorough search instituted
by his friends, but nothing has been ascer.
tanned as to his whereabouts We have un.
derstood that he was subject to attacks OF
temporary arrangement of the mental facul.
ties, but know not tiff is correct. 1t is known
that he had upon his person near two thou
sand dollars, and, from this fact, his friends
entertain fears that he has been foully dealt
with. Mr.. G. has but lately come into our
midst, but his gentlemanly department and
sterling integrity have won for him hosts of
friends, who are greatly distressed by his un.
accountable disappearance. Nothing that
has transpired in our community, within our
recollection. has caused such an universal
feeling Of gloom and regret as has this truly
most deplorable event.
That such occurrences should have become
so frequent in our country within the past
few years, serves to show us how insecure
are the safeguards thrown around the lives
of our citizens. No pail S will be spared
and no means left untried, to unravel this
mystery, and we hope that, ercIong, Mr.. g.
may be restored to his family and friends.
SEVERE SToRM.-On Friday evening
Of last week we were visited by quite IA heavy
fall of rain, accompanied with considerable
wind, but the storm of wind here was slight
in comparison to that experienced in por
tons of the LIST and ID districts of the county
At Cecilon it was accompanied with hal
and was very severe 1t visited that place
about 7 O. clock p. NJ, and extended in
breadth about a mile and a quarter. At
that point it seemed to rage in all its fury.
doing considerable damage. A wheelwrght
shop, belonging to DR.. Roberts, was pros.
trated by the violence of the wind. A sta.
BILE of 5. p Wood was blown down, killing
one horse and wounding another: part Of
the stable roof being forced through the end
of an adjoining dwelling, the property Of
Mr.. j. Wamsey. A dwelling occu lied by
Mrs Beaston, was unrootcd by the wind -
The corn, in the track of the storm, was
much injured by the wind and hail ard
fences and trees blown in all directions --
The shade trees about DR.. Roberts hous,
were very much damaged, and the top blown
from one Of the Dr's. chimncys.
Chesapeake City and the country for sew
eral miles south of that place, were also Wis.
tied By vein Of this ferrous tornado, IT,,
effects Of which are plainly visible. Qut.
buildings were demolished corn Frustrated.
large trees up.rootcd. while dozens oi others
were twisted off half way.up. Citizens, long
residents Of the ucighbo,hond. say it Wa,
the most furious storm By While. they were
ever visited We have heard OF no injury to
persons, resulting from toe storm.