The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-08-14
beautifully supplied table, and palitable,


pecuniary compensation in return. Jor-
dams White Sulphur Springs are within
two miles of Stephenson Depot, station
on the Harper's Ferry and Winchester
Railroad, with an excellent carriage road
connecting the points.
On Monday morning the excursionists
took leave of their hospitable host and his
accomplished lady, medical waters aud lux
uries of the place, and confided themselves
again to the guardianship of Mr.. Potts,
who had the special cars in readiness to re-
ceive his Bohemian guests. And now COM
menced those separations and leave takings
which are always attended with more or
less regrets after such pleasant reunions
Colonel S. Sands Mills, of the Maryland
Farmer, (mcmber of the First Branch of
the City Council of Baltimore) and Mr..
George Wilson, editor of the Marlborough
Gazette, and President of the Association,
took leave of the party at Stephenson De-
pot, their intention being to make more
extended tour through Virginia, and re-
turn home by way of Richmond. Our
friend Mills of the Farmer, is the very soul
of humor, and by his ready wit cOntrived
to keep the company in roar; while our
worthy President of the Marlborough Ga
zette has few rivals as punster. Where
his benevolent face and twinkling gray eyes
appeared, the company were sure to be
convulsed by his sparkling wit and pointed
puns. Another humorist and original
character had joined the party at Charles
town, Virginia, who was no less a person.
age than-Gallaher of the Virginia Free
Press. His eXhuberant spirits, endless va
riety of tales and anecdotes, and jolly roys-
tering manner, earned him the name of the
young old man. His press and newspaper
office were burned by one of Coles cavalry
men, whom he declares he has been in
search of ever since, and has registered a
VOW to cut Off his ears if he ever finds the
fellow out. Our old Virginia Bohemian
friend pressed the party hard to stop at
Charlestown and share the hospitalities of
the place, and view the scenes made historic
Brown; but previous arrangements pre-
vented the accepting our old warm-hearted
Virginia comrades hospitality, and he was
compelled to bid reluctant adieu to our
party after accompanying us to Harper S
Ferry. He, however, carried away as me-
mentos of the pleasant hours passed, the
autograph of each member of the Maryland
Association, in a little book he had provi-
ded expressly for the purpose. At Charles
town we found demijohn Of native whis-
ky, with letter from the doner, Mr. John
Arts, who was also the manufacturer of the
nect'tr, presenting it to the Association. l
am happy to say, however, that when the
cars reached Baltimore the demijohn still
retained the greater part of its original con-
tents.
At Harper's Ferry several of the excur-
II. Lowtermilk, of the Cumberland CicI-
mii, to visit that thriving town.
The party were supplied with passes
through the orders of Mr.. Potts, for the
round trip, and here we took leave Of the
laughter-loving and prank playing party of
youthful Bohemians, who turned their faces
toward the Alleghanies. Nothing further
worthy of note TRANSFERRED till the cars
reached Baltimore.
A pleasanter party never assembled on
an excursion, and during the entire trip
not a single unpleasant occurrence took
place to mar the pleasures of the journey.
Those of the editorial fraternity who failed
tojoin the excursion, misseda great treat, and
those who were the fortunate recipients are
indebted to Mr.. George Cotton, of the An
napolis Republican,, Vice President of the
Association, for his efforts as principal
manager in planning and taking charge of
the excursion. The following resolutions
of thanks to the officers of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, in appreciation of their
kindness were passed by the Association
before parting:
Whereas, The Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company have, kindly furnished the
Editorial Association of Maryland with
special cars on this their annual reunion
and excursion; therefore be it
Resoloed By tile members Of tie association,
That we tender our thanks to the company
for the courtesy thus extended, and we bear
cheerful testimony to the uniform kindness
we have experienced at the hands of all it's
officers with whom we have come in con-
tact. The comfort of the cars, the safety
Of the road, and the completeness of all the
appointments connected Herewith, have
combined to inspire within us feelings
which we shall ever remember with pleas
ure.
Resolred, That at the same time we ten
der our special thanks to Mr.. Edward Potts,
one of the officers Of the road, and a former
member of the press, who accompanied the
excursion, for his kindness and courtcy to
the members.
Resolutions were also adopted thanking
Mr. f. c. Jordan for the courtesies and
kindness extended the party during their
stay.