The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-03-20
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Your numerous readers, hereabouts,
Join THE WING in its huzza for old
Cecil's tried and true son, Hon. j. A. j.
Creswell This appointment proves
the wisdom and discerning judgement OF
the one who fought and won the bat
ties Of our second Revolution, to be as
faultless in the selection OF material to
assist in rebuilding shattered Union,
as he was in the selection of Generals
to assist in the overthrow of the rebel
lion.
OLD FoGIEs.-I am sorry to find we
have those among us, who attempt to
throw mole hills in the way of much
needed improvement. and desire them
to assume the proportions of mountains
to the few who possess a spirit OF I'M
provement. 1t is to be hoped that
those old fogies may again resume their
Rip Van Winkle slumbers, but | fear
l do them an injustice in likening them
to the ancient individual who only nap
ped forty FEARS; for if the tradition OF
some of our "oldest inhabitants be
true, one individual, at least, concerned
in the mole hill arrangement, made his
appearance on this mundane sphere
verv early in the eighteenth century,
and even at that time, manifesting a
desire for reposc, was allowed to drop
off into sweet, unconscious state OF
existence, and his sleep knew no waking
until quite recently; and | knew nc
cause to attribute this lamenfable cir
cumstance to, unless it was brought
about by the earthquake spoken of by a
correspondent of a neighboring journal
Misfortunes never come single, tits
plain. Earthquakes are terrible things,
but oh the unawakening of that SUM
berer, how deplorable! He has the
assurance to give your itemizer the not
so, but leave those acquainted with
the facts in the case to he the judges
/ intend no disrespect to any gentle
man in my views, stased nothing but
truths, and defy a truthful contradic,
ton
VALUABLE CLAY-There have been
great quantities of clay taken from our
place, by parties living at distance,
for various purposes, showing, beyond
a doubt, that this article possesses pc
culiar merits over that found in other
sections. Would it not pay better il
the article intended to be produced
were manufactured here? There is
also very valuable sand pit, situated
in our town, owned by j. B. Graham
Esq. He is sending many car loads OF
the same to purchasers in the cities
l have understood that parties who
manufacture crucibles for the U. S.
Mint, find it far superior for their pur
poses to any from other sources.
CORPORATION MATTERs.-The enter
prising Commissioners Of this town
were elected during the first or second
week in January to transact the bust
ness of the town for the current year
but they have not as yet met to organ
ize. and there is unsettled business per-
tanning to the town which needs at
tending to- Since the laws for abating
public nuisanccs arc enacted by the
Commissioners of O borough, it puzzles
citizens here to know where they may
seek redress
BUSINESS CHANGE.-Rcv Samue
Logan, has sold out his Brick Yard tt
Mr.. Isaac D. Watson, who proposes tt
continue the business. Mr. Watson is
a thorough business man, and l be
speak for him fair share of patronage
FIsu1NG.-The catch of herring is
still on the increase, and this eommodi
ty may be looked for in large numbers
erelong.