The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-10-17
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in the State was 2,s3s. But little interest
was manifested by the Republicans in this
election, but in November next the aspect
of affairs will be slightly changed there.
There were lively times among the
Democrats in Odessa and Middletown, on
Tuesday night, 9th inst, after the polls
were counted out Their vocal exercises
were of the most vigorous sort.-Iranscr'pt.
AS were also their spirits.
Mr. Thos. J. Hurn is building neat
frame house in Middletown.
Mr. l.. R. Davis, the proprietor of the
| Middetown Hotel, has sold out to Mr.. ).
II. Walker, of the same town, who took
possession on Thursday, Sth inst.
The death of Mr.. VIM. Graves, contract
ing carpenter for the Middlctown Hall, made
! it necessary to enter into fresh contract.
which was aw. rded to Mr.. L. Gould of Will
mington.
The Smyrna Loan association has sold
its funds for 81 per cent. and the Diamond
State for S2f per cent. for the present
month.
A new three story dwelling, being erect
ed by Mr.. Samuel A. Armstrong, in Apo
quinimink Hundred, near Smyrna, was
burned to the ground on Thursday night, 9Th
inst. AS there were no lights or fire about
the building, it is supposed to be the work
of incendiarism. The building was nearly
completed loss supposed to be from $1,000
to $4,000.
Last week, Daniel Wells, resident OF
Clayton, while turning the crank ola hand
car, had his right arm broken near the wrist,
by getting his coat sleeve caught, Upon
his arrival home, DR.. Green was called IN,
who reduced the fracture.
Gen. Levi Harris, of Milford, was run
over by horse and carriage, lately, while
crossing the street. and considerably bruised
about the head.
Theving goes on even in Democratic Del
aware. Hen coops and wheat piles sufferin
the neighborhood Of Milford.
The Sunday school Of the Milford e.
Church is so we'll attended that the basement
of the church is too small, and they now oc-
cupy the church proper. We guess there is
no need of larger rooms hereabouts.
KENT COUNTY.
A meeting of the Directors of the Kent
County Railroad Company was held on We'd.
nesday. 9TH inst, when an arrangement was
made for an amicable settlement with the
contractors, who abandoned work on the
road some two weeks ago. The terms OF
settlement, will make the work done on the
road. including the wharf at Chestertown,
cost the Company from $4,000 to $4,000.
to be paid principally in county bonds. A
committee was also appointed on Wednes
day to receive proposals and arrange new
contract for the completion of the road.
Mrs. Guillemart has almost entirely re-
covered from the injuries received on the
occasion of the murder of her husband.
The October term of the Circuit Court
for Kent county will commence on Monday,
the 18th 1t is supposed the session will he
quite lengthy
r.. Hynson, Esq, as attorney for Barney
DeCose, sold a farm containing l ID acres,
situate in Quaker Neck, to Joshua Sim
monds, at $40 per acre.
QUEEN ANNE $ COUNTY.
The County Commissioners met on
Tuesday of last week to receive proposals
for building the Crumpton canseway. There
were several handed in, and after considera-
ton of the varions plans, the contract was
awarded to Joseph c. Sheppard, of Crump-
ton The amount to be paid by the county
is 81, 800, for which Mr.. S. undertakes to
build good and sufficient causeway. 30 feet
wide on top, including sidewalk, and above
high water, to be completed not later than
the first of July next; and should the
amount not be sufficient to pay expenses
voluntary contributions are guaranteed to
make up the deficiency.
-Messrs. Gibson Il Feddeman, trustees,
sold The farm of Stuart r. Emory containing
PHI acres, for $50 40 per acre, Mr.. VIM.
Mckenny, purchaser. /
CAROLINE COUNTY.
The largest mass Meeting of the Re
publicans of Caroline county that has been
Witnessed since the to them pamy days of
81 and 90 was held at the Court House in /
Denton on Tuesda of last week. At =
o'clock, or as soon as Court adjourned, the
meeting organized. Geo. NJ. Russnm, Esq
presided and j. NJ Emerson acted s Sec
retary. DR.. VIM. G. Davidson, of Della
ware, Henry n. Topbert, i4sq., Congression-
al nominee Of this District, and VIM. NJ. |
Marine. Esq Presidential Elector for the
Second District, all made able and effective !
speeches. From one thousand to fifteen |
hundred persons were present, which is
big crowd for Caroline, and the meeting
was decided success
The real estate of the late VIM. H.
Gootee located at Preston, was lately sold /,
at public sale. Kelly Gootee purchased the /.
farm OF 1860 acres, for S5,295S7; Vim. A. !
Pr,chett the house and lot in Preston, for
Sl,O75; j. 3. Fletcher, the store. house and
granary, for Sl,700; Mary f. Gootee, a
l.. r.
Noble, vacant lot, of l acres, for S266.
TALpnT ooUkqY;
AT Oxford, lalbst county, Edward S.
Lewis n. swift fEH reaignea A "'
Mr.. Z. S. Farland, tormer resident of
Talbot county, died recently at Tappahan-
mock. Va.
The colored people of St. Michaels are
building a new church, and intend using the
old one for school house.
There afe tlatte!ins INDICATIONS pr
gGoa oyster hgstHess at St. M,lehael,s this
season.
DIR. Anthony Thomson, a native of Tai
bot, died recently in Cambridge, where he
had resided for some years,
The white people of st. Aichaefs are
unusually exempt from disease this year, but
the mortality amongst the colcre5 .eopie
is greater F|li-a il has s ses s' tof years =
RI,99RGfH;EsTFEE county.
About the only LOCAL news we can gath
er from all three Of the Cambridge napers,
is that the Nd; 4 Del. Il. r. i PyegfsSsipg
HAeiY; ,ana VIII s,oea ks ea,Mpisted 70 Essl
New Market, and that ". ". Ba''"-'
at the breaking out 80. ... ESQ,
Ca"h~.' y. .ne war, editor of the
...4e Uemocrat, but who, at that time,
laid down the pen and took mp the sword in
defense oflhe Sunny Sonih," has except
pl u lrofcssorship in the Olin and Preston
institute,
wICOMICo COUNTY.
Although the people pay heavy taxes,
and there are plenty of children, there are
no public schools in Wicemico.
The Circuit Court for this county, ad
journed on Saturday last till the Did of
November, at which time it will again meet
for the purpose of trying cases that could
not be reached during the recent session.
SOMERSET COUNTY.