The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-05-11
TOWN GOSSIP.
REPORTED FOR THE CEtlJ. WING.

and also in front Of his property on Main
street, beyond Mill street. 4 few wears ago
n row OF trees was planted on the north
SIDE OF the street: aud we had visions OF
delightful walks to the creek with the
moon shining through the green leaves and
a cooling current OF. air passing up the
avenue. But the young trees died, and
those utililariaus. Hill \ Alexander. made
such havoc about the old dam, and took all
the life and beauty from the race, that the
walk lost many of It's attraction. We now
have hope that the trees lately planted will
grow, and our visions may vet he realized
IF orr Town Commissioners. among other
projected improvements, could he induced
TO repsaHt the row on the north side. what
an elegant promenade it would be !, few
wears hence. and what "A decided improve
ment to the town. The cost would he com.
pardtiHey SMALL. and we doubt not that our
people would be unanimous in saying that
this should be one among the first improve.
ments made. We hope the Commissioners
will at least give it consideration.
On the streets above nam ID, the Doctor
has large number Of fine building lots.
which We would be glad to see improved. 49,
II the owner would bnild row Of dwellings
on them properly arranged for the wants of
mechanics and working men, his name
would 80 down to postcrity as a bcneactor
"t no mean degree. At present. this class
OF our citizens are compelled to pay cxhor
hitant rents for the mcreSt - rattle traps, -
with few OF the commoncSt conveniences
about them; and in many instances the
tenants have to beg their water and then
carry it fifty yards. We know it would take
considerable money TO build Il row of twenty
houses, bnt it would pay.
The Sermons on - Choice of Companions. .
REV. Mr.. Mntlacl discussed the second
proposition of his discourse to young people,
on Sabbath evening last, the first PROPOSE
mon having been disposed Of the previous
Sabbath evening. when the text was an.
nounccd to be: = ian y companion of all
Them that fear thee. Psalm cxlx, SO.
and whi:!t Wa. divided into three parts or
propositions: First. Power Of Evil Com.
panions; second. Rules for the Choice of
Eonpanion9 and third, Influence Of Piou>
Companions. \ synopsis would probably
give but small idea OF the discourse there
fore VIC can only say that it was the most
exhaustive sermon We ever heard or read
in the subject, and was listened to with
1hr most marked attention. In il the whole
man was considered physical, moral and
spiritual. There was a very large audience
,~hini
people, who, We hope, will be greatly bcne-
fitted by these sermons. Indeed, they can
not fail to be if they will but give half the
heed to the truths to which they listened
that they demand The third proposition
rvll be taken up to morrow evening.
4 Ner Feature There + an effort being
made. and We believe with good prospect of
successful raise money to purchase me.
l0dcon for ,hc Sabbath School OF the NJ. +.
Church. 1t is claimed that this will assist
The children i'll singing, and make the excr-
cses morc interesting and consequently
more attractive. There is Il lively interest
being aroused in the cause Of Sabbath
Schools hero; and Notwithstanding GUY
1he Reporter s-deprccation Of instrumental
music in worship, we are glad to sec these
efforts made, knowing that though some
doubtful thiiigs-~to us--inav be done. many
good things vii! be performed. from which
lnuch good will accrue to the youth We
are pleased to rotice, also, that the mem
bcrs of other churches haze been lately
looking after the children Of the town. who
C., a., 4,
These ladies are engaged in noble enter.
prise, aud we wish them God speed.
AHempted TbeH.---On Tuesday evening
last, James Bryan. yonne negro. went to
1he store of Davis 4 McCnu'cy and asked
to be shown some shoes. His request being
granted. hr could not be suited in those
presented, bat called for more Of different
kinds. After several styles had been shown
him, and while the clerk 5 attention was
apparently elsewhere, he slipped pair I'M
der his coat, and then came to the conclu
sion that he would - bring Ii. woman down
and let her suit herself . That sou can
do" said the clerk, but before going,
will take those shoes under your coat -
The boy stoutlv denied the charge, but it
was OF no use, and he gave them up.--
He was not arrested. Bryan was tried and
convicted Of a like charge, last fall, and
was imprisoned several months. He doubt.
less became 50 much attached to his quar-
tiers, that hetook this dogc o get back again,
An'Lmpig JaH.-Thc dilapilated old
jail tile receptacle for offenders against
,he laws i'll thi, county-S now empty, with
the exception Of two crazy colnrcd creatures,
one of whom O.d Maria '-.hns been
there for ten or twelve wears. This shows
that our population is in pretty fair con,
dition--as regards the higher crimes, at
seast. The principal part Of its occupants,
for wears. has been thieves Of various kinds
from other sections, who came here and
committed derredations. We hope it may
Song zee!ain empty.
Hom to 90 Hlf your moral worth ani
straightforward manliuess are not sufficient
10 individualize you or if nature and your
friends have failed to make n fool, from the
acant material furnished, capable of meriting
notorety: a gond way to get people to notice
1 T. Il. Al. ii Z,