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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-12-31
MARRIED.

Observation-Disclosures Goth,
by Rev. A. S. Eversole, SAMUEL S. HANNA
and MARTHA E. GALLAHER, both of this
county.
-PRIEST.-Decembe 22d,
by the same, HENRY T. BENJAMIN and
MARIA NJ. PRIEST, both of this county.
MILLER-ROSE.-D Goth, at the
Parsonage of the Front street M. Z.
Church, No. 1913 n. Front street, by
Rev. T. w. Shippers, THOMAS S. MILLER
and HARRIET r. ROSE, both of Cecil CO.
FORD-ELLlSON.-O December 2Sth,
in the Presbyterian Church, Chesapeake
City, by the Rev. Charles P. Mallery,
STEPHEN II. FORD, of Sassafras Neck,
and LENETTE A. ELLISON of Town Point
WORRELL-KRAUSS the Washing
ton Hotel, Oxford, on December Sd, by
Rev. F. r. Harvey, RINGoLD WoRRELL
and ELIZA r. KRAUss, both of Cecil CO.
TOLLINGER--Mc CARDELL.--D Deem
Der 22d, by the same, GEORGE w. TOLL
NIGER and ELIZA A. MCCARDELL, both
of Lancaster county.
Observation-Disclosures 25th,
by the same, JOSEPH p. BROWN, of Cecil
county, to ALICE NJ. MATTsoN, of Lam
caster county, Pa.
SQUIER-ARMSTRO Dec. 22d,
CHARLES Ii. SRUIER, of New York, and
LIZZIE r. ARMSTRONG, of Cecil county.
ALEXANDER-LEN Dec. 22d,
At Walnut Hill, by Rev. ]. II. Johns,
assisted by Rev, A. Dewitt, VINCENT
ALEXANDER, of Lancaster county, and
HARRIET Z. LEWIS, of Cecil county.
Observation-Disclosures the residence
of the brides parents, at Lewisville, Pa,
on December 2Sth, by Rev. VIM. Potter,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-12-31
PORT DEPOSIT ITEMS.

The Phila. Central Railroad has put
on a new car and given some accommoda-
tion to X. Wakeman, route agent. For
merly he assorted his mails i'll the open car,
but now has an ornamental pigeon box in
one corner-large enough, unless he should
wish to Swing cat"
The two sash factories have ceased
their busy hum, temporarily. Sometime
will be necessary to overhaul the engines
and machinery, and then, in the New Year,
the whir and chatter will re-commencc,
infusing new life and vigor into our now
quiet little town.
On the 22d, the steamer Lancaster plowed
through the ice to and from the wharf, on
her last trip for the season. On the same
day we had snow squall ut 1 p. NJ.
On Monday last there were some young
men who celebrated the day by using fists,
stones and billies on some colorcd men,
The whites had been drinking, and were
the aggressors. One of the colored men is
remarkably quiet and polite. The parties
committing the assault were taken before
Esquire Abrahams and fined 5000 each
The children did not have as much fun
as usual, owing to the enforcement of a
town ordinance, prohibiting the use of fire
crackers, &c.
"A Fair for the benefit of the Catholic
Church here, is i'll progress at Abraham S
Hall.
The ice bridge between Cecil and Har-
ford is open for pedestrians, and is thick
enough for teams. Our people are harvest
ing their ice crop-clean, hard and spark
ling ice, six inches thick. Cochran It Co.,
Baltimore, begin filling their houses on the
Tide Water Canal, opposite Port, this week.
"Wednesday morning snow began to
fall and continued all day. but did not make
sleghing.
An employee of the Phil. Central Rail
road is accused of having, at different
times, insulted ladies on the street, after
night. He belongs to freight train, and
is in danger of going home on his own train
as dead beat. The fox is a cunning ami
NAL, but is sometimes caught; he may be
more Wiley, yet fail, always, to escape.
"A small but apprcciative audience lis
tened for two hours ON Wednesday even
ing, to Prof Gracey, on Common Things
in India and were not only delightfully."-
entertained but instructed. The evening
was very unfavorable-snow, slush, rain
and holiday parties combined against a full
house. On Thursday afternoon Mr.. Gracey
gave Il free lecture on India to the children
of the town, and at night delivered his sec
ond lecture, in the o. F. Hall, on "The
Bible by the Wayside in India
DR.. A. A. Willis will deliver his lee
ture on Mental Dyspepsia, in the O. F.
Hall, here, on Monday evening, January
23d. This lecture is said to be in the Doc
tors happiest vein of philosophical truths,
dressed i'll his quaintest humor; blending
instruction and pleasure, as few speakers
can do equal to Mr.. Willis.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-12-31
CHESAPEAKE CITY ITEMS.

Winter.-Those who have ice-houses to
fill are on the move, and do not intend to
let this opportunity go by without making
an effort to lay in a supply. Navigation
through the canal is closed for awhile at
least and the skaters are having fine sport.
mas;-Christmas passed off very
generally observed here as holiday. Some
of the stores were closed and their almost
tired-out clerks had day of recreation,
spend the time in rum shops.
Masonic Fatr.-The Masonic Fair is still
progressing without much excitement,
except on Saturday night last, some young
men who had q little too much bad whisky
on board, tried their hands at fisticuff. -
If those young men who make a practice
of getting tipsy could be inade to see them
selves as others see them, they would surely
hang their heads with shame.
Pleasant Weather and Good Roads
We have no room to complain of roads or
weather; but should be thankful for such a
blessing as good roads especially.
Tsmpsrance.-Th Good Templars have
worked great change in our town. We
do not see half the drunkenness since they
nave Deen organized that was prevalent
before, and they are progressive society,
always having something new to entertain
and interest the people. They have trim
med their Lodge room very nicely for the
Holidays, and on last Monday evening,
had quite q pleasant rooherchs, having
prepared an abundance of cake, etc. They
intend holding another open Lodge meet
ing on the 9th of January, which will
doubtless be very interesting affair.
Repairing the Canal-Work on the
Locks at this place will begin soon if the
cold weather continues.
Pistol Drann.-Mr. James OBren the
tailor in this place had a pistol presented
at him by Sewing Machine Agent, from
Elkton, a few days ago. Some misunder-
standing existed between the parties.
Poultry iScarcc.-Poultry is very scarce
here, some folks did not have any turkey
for Christmas dinner.
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EIGHTH DISTRICT ITEMS.

Rock Springs.-Mr. Mullen, the present
owner of the Rock Springs property, is
making numerous improvements at this
ancient centre. The store house has been
thoroughly painted, large straw house
erected and the enterprising proprietor
coutemplates building new dwelling
The old hotel has been completely white
washed giving it 4 bright, new appearance;
but the patrons of Bacchus cast dark
blot upon the fair scene with their red eyes
and blue noses. 1t is the belief of compe-
tent judges that more of the g ardent y is
consumed at this place than at any other
hotel within many miles.
Mount Pleasant-This place is generally
known by the appellation of New Mexico,
or Mexico, a name given it by an enter
prising grog-seller, named WentZ, who
once established himself here. and prom
ised by the virtues of the bottle to make a
place of it. Whatever credit belongs to
the place. it has acquired not by virtue of,
but in spite of whisky. Mount Pleasant is
a small village but its citizens are full of
thrift and enterprise, Mr.. Mccullough is
selling large quantities of goods for a
country place, Mr.. J. Bennett is driving
a thrifty business in his smthery, and the
Messrs. Kelley conduct profitable wheel
wright shop in the village.
| The Church, tile School House and Gen
sral Thrift.-Bethel NJ. f. Church, within
| sight of the village has good congregation
in point of numbers, and will compare
with most country churches i'll the relig
Gus life of its members. The school house
is usually well filled with pupils, so also is
Pilot Town school about two miles distant,
| There is perceptible improvement in our
community; thrift and industry everywhere
prevail; new building are going up, the
farms arc improving, and the children are
being educated.
Conontngo.-Thisa ancient village is loom
,Eg up ONCE more and bids fair to become
q place of considerable Importance az some
not far distant day in tho future. Mr.. Bell,
the very embodiment of enterprise Is erect
fine houses, barns, etc, and improving
generally, keeping employed twenty five or
thirty laborers, besides several mechanics.
1t is his determination to have factories
and a number of houses built in the old
village of Conowingo, as soon as the
Columbia & Port Deposit railroad is fin
| ished and the york CI lhe load Is Gsing
pushed most vigorously, with the promise
! of having the cars running as far as the
village by February next. There is at
present great deal Of travel over Como
wingo Bridge, which will be increased
when the railroad is finished.
RomlandscHle at the extreme southern
point of our District is the most important
place IN i, ard y Improving very rapllly
Sew raj fine building3 haze been put VI
there this year, INCLUDING one Of the best
school houses in the county: The place
beasts of two handsome Churches, one
Methodist Episcopal ana the other hletho.
dist Protestant, each having large congre-
cations. daily stage now runs from
Rowlandsvillc to Bangor a place on the
opposite side of the Susquehanna in York
9tat.i5. -, t.,tnh is Il great accolnmoda,
ton to the public.
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FOURTH DISTRICT ITEMS.

Fre.-The residence of Mr.. Alexander
Richie, near the Delaware line, took fire
last week from the chimney, and would
have been burned down, had it not been
for the timely arrival of Mr.. Ritchie's son,
who, with few buckets of water staid
the flames before doing much damage.
Brass Band.-The young men of Cow
antown and vicinity, have been successful
in organizing Brass Band, they meet at
SCOTS Mills twice week for practice,
under the leadership of Mr.. S I. kimble.
Christmas Purty.-Mr. Baldwin, proprie-
tor of Big Elk Cotton Mills, gave his
employees Christmas party at the Mills.
The hospitable proprietor spared no
expense in providing for the enjoyment of
his guests for the time being. While the
children of larger growth were enjoying
the more exciting pleasures of the dance,
the little ones were made happy with
wealth of toys and candies beyond the
dreams Of infantile bliss.
Remoced.-Mr. Abraham TAYLOR. who
has for long time been Superintendent of
the Jackson Union Sabbath School, has
removed to York county, Pa. Mr.. Taylor
has been an able worker in the cause of
the Sabbath School, and he leaves many
friends behind him, who will always think
of him with pleasure.
Wouldn't SeN.-Mr James McFadden
offered his farm at Public Sale on the eth
inst, but not bringing the price set on it
he bid it in.
Accident.-On Friday last while Mr..
George |. Smith and wife were going to
Wilmington, and when between Newark
and Roseville, the breeching of the harness
broke causing the animal to run, Mr.. Smith
held on till one line broke, and then jumped
out to catch the horse by the head, but
failed, and while Mrs. Smith was getting
out her clothing caught, by which she was
dragged some distance being badly bruised
about the head and shoulders. She was
taken to the residence of her father H. T.
Riddle, Esq, in Newark, where she is slowly
recovering.
Care'essness.-The other day while Mrs.
John Prices market wagon was standing
perhaps partly across the road near
Andora. the horse hitched to post, one of
}. j. Coles mill teams came along, caught
the hind wheel of, and overset the market
wagon, spilled the contents, broke eggs,
threw the horse down, and made a general
smash-up.
Deceased BORNE. II. Kimble lost this
week valuable COW.
Weddings.-Our District furnished two
weddings last week, the serenaders have
thus far missed them, but are counting on
$500 from each couple when they return.
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:
zion ITEMS.

Religioas.-A religious meeting of great
interest is in progress Isl at p Zion n. T. Church,
number have professed conversion; others
are serious.
Donation.-A donation visit to the par
san"se, az Brick Meeting House. partici-
Eon drcut can psF Of Of, On f fb"s ssd
Eggs-To give some idea of the trade in
this article, Mr.. Ford. at Zion. has shipped
SI.sidc what was sold at home, nearly eight
thousand dozen ;a,"ring the year, amount
ing to about 81, 900. There are six stores
around Zion. in the distance of some two
r,ilss, and thspe have basa eight wagons
Mr p mss cts IN. $nd s IT, Ps s
cts. per dOz.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-12-31

Obituary.-Samuel Harris, Esq, of Glas-
gov, Del, died quite suddenly on Sunday
evening last, in the 10th year of his age.
He had been complaining for number of
years, but appeared quite hale and hearty
up to the time Of his death, which it is
supposed was caused by an attack of heart
disease. About eight o'clock in the even
ing he complained of feeling a sharp pain
and went to lie down while his wife went
to prepare some medicine for him, and on
going to his room she found him dead
Mr.. Harris was for long time engaged in
the mercantile business, and maintained a
character for integrity and fair dealing
which made him very popular as mer-
chant, but having acquired competence,
he retired, few years ago, to enjoy the
fruits of his labor He was very liberal
and cheerful in his disposition, and his loss
will be felt in the community, as we'll as by
the large family he so generously provided
for.-Del. Republican,.
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EXTRACT OF A LETTER

from a former citizen of Elkton, now resid-
ing in Indiana, aged 20 years !; by profess
sion lawyer in religion Methodist in
politics a Republican
MUNCIE, IND, Dec. IA, 1870.
DEAR SIR Your favor of the 9Th was
very kindly and thankfully received. l
have not had a letter before from Cecil
county, in great many years.
What change time and death have made
among the friends of my youth
l would so like to visit the old familiar
scenes, and remaining friends. 1 think you
must live near the old Forge. Perhaps
New Leeds is at the point where the road
from the Forge crosses that northward
toward Lancaster. The northward corner
of that point is where VIM. Howard lived
and had his wheelwright and smith shops,
which were burnt down before left, in
1919. He was the father of my brother
Samuel's wife, Ann Howard. 1t was Sam
uel whom you mention as having seen in
the Court House at Elkton-he died Dec
5, 1855. East of Howard's S, and close by,
lived Major John r. Evans and east of
him mile or two, lived John Thompson
in the days of my boyhood, during the war
of 1912. He had several daughters. Jane
married John c. Hill, and Betsey and
Grace married Dr. Chamberlain. I stop
ped at Newark in 1888, and saw Mrs. Bet
sey Chamberlain. There was family
named jackson living near the Forge-a
daughter lives now at Anderson, 90 miles
west of us, married James Hazlitt-I often
see her.
have two sisters buried in the grave
yard at the Head of Christana. l would
like to visit that place. Mr.. A. X. Russell,
former pastor of that Church, was cousin
of my mother. Perhaps l may make it
convenient sometime, to visit Elkton again,
and if | do | will call on you, and give
myself time enough to visit all the spots
hallowed in my memory.
Judge Davis of the Supreme Bench, l
am well acquainted with, and we hail each
other as former citizens of Cecil county.
knew Henry Hollingsworth, and Stephen
who lived further on, where there is bend
in the road, and Zebby who lived at the
Landing. l lived at the Landing, and
knew old Captain Biddle who sailed the
schooner Tmo SISTERS and Henry Bennett
lived there and kept the middle warehouse.
| was well acquainted with DR.. Joe Wal
lace, and also with his brother James.
saw tho latter in 1922, at New Orleans, on
his way to Port au Prince. | recollect
John Sharpley, a very positive and decided
man. How he could reconcile the selling
of whisky with the enjoyment of religion,
| cannot tell. He was keeping store in the
frame house next to the Fountain Inn. |
knew DR.. Amos A. Evans, and more per-
feet gentleman did not live in Elkton. |
was clerk for Levi II. Evans.
/ remain your friend,
THOMAS JEFFERSON SAMPLE.
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Taking Account of Stock, will be defer
red a few days, to give an opportunity to
those who have been unable to visit the
Empire Store, Zion, to secure some of the
bargains that are going off so rapidly.
To the Pnblic.-Remembe that you can
purchase one of the largest stock of goods
containing a complete assortment, at cost,
January end, at BURToN's, as he sells Just
as he advcrtises and you can procure bar
gains.
Business. notwithstanding the general
cutlery of the scarcity of money, and dull
last week as one Of the largest of the two
years at that place. Who is so dull as not
to be able to discover the causes
FurS.-Levis seems to be making a spe-
cialty of Furs this cold weather. and they
are also apropos for the holiday season.
His show window presents rich display
of Ladies', Misses and Children's Furs, all
of which will prove as good as represented,
or the price be refunded.
AuctiOn.-Mrs. McClelland will continue
to sell Store Goods at Auction two evenings
of each weekly Wednesday and Saturday.
Goods will be sold at greatly reduced prices
until the 1st of March, to close out the
winter stock. Remember the place-oppo-
site the Court House.
Any persons desiring a lock stitch sewing
machine, would do we'll to remember that
they can procure one equal to any other for
family use, of Benz. E. Lodore, who also
has for sale, the Grover & Baker elastic
stitch sewing machine, which is superior to
any other for family work. Mr.. Lodore is
now prepared to deliver machines to GUS
toners at their residences on as favorable
terms as can be procured elsewhere. The
machines can be seen at his residence, in
Church street, Elkton. Orders by mail
promptly attended to. Any kind of sewing
machines repaired and adjusted by him.
GB-The " Wilmington CITY Soap" chal-
leuges the world to heat it. 1t is pure,
harmless, beautiful and effective article,
warrented to do all claimed for it. The
whole country is beginning to appreciate
its superiority. Moore & Bro, manufac-
turerS.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-12-31

Fire.-The dwelling of Mr.. Jesse II.
Shippers, near Union Church, was destroyed
by fire on Monday morning last. About
o'clock in the morning, the family were
aroused by the presence of the smoke and
flames, and had barely time to snatch and
run with such clothing as they could lay
their hands on. Nearly all their clothing
was consequently destroyed, and all the
furniture, except three or four beds, table
and some chairs. Mr.. Shippers lost 500 in
money, which was in the house, and other
members of the family lost some money,
the amount we did not learn.
There was an insurance on the house, in
the Cecil Company, Of $4,000, and $3.50
on the furniture. The roof of the milk
house was burned, damaging that building
to the amount of $40, which was covered
b. insurance in the same Company. Loss
$1,000 to $4,000.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-12-31

Winter.-Wc have had some of the finest
winter weather the present week, that we
have ever witnessed-clear,c crisp and cold.
No chilling, damp winds, searching the
bones and generating catarrhs, influenza,
rheumatism and the long list of pains and
aches, which humanity is called to endure
in raw, damp atmosphere. The tinkle of
the sleigh bells, too, was heard on the
frosty air, but the sleighing existed prin-
cipally in the imagination of the amateurs,
the roads being frozen dry and hard to be
sure, but the snow-that all important ele-
ment of sleigh ride-shown in flakes only
on the neighboring fields.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-12-31

Ice.-The ice gatherers Of our town
have availed themselves of the present
freeze to fill their ice houses, and next
summer we will have an abundance of this
summer necessity. Mr.. Jacob A. Howard,
who has been compelled to purchase ice to
supply his customers heretofore, OH account
of the mild winters, has put up from his
pond an abundance to supply his demand
neyt vpor
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Phila. & Baltimore Central R.R.

On an after Monday, October 3, 1870 Trains will
follows:
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA from Depot OF p. W.
b. r. r., corner Broad street and Washington avenue.
For Port Deposit at NJ. and 40 p. For Oxford
at a. ~. 40 and Pm wednesdays and Saturdays
only at 80 For Cha'ds Ford and Chester Greek
r. r. at and 10 An. 30 and Pm. Wednesdays
and Saturdays only at 30 P. NJ Train leaving Phil
adripha at A. n. connects ut Port Deposit for Baltimore
Trains leaving Philadelphia ut ". and 40 p. NJ.
Port Deposit 9.25 A. Oxford 05 A. ", connect at
Chadds Ford Junction with the Wilmington and Read
ing Railroad.
LEAVE FOR PIIILADELPHLA-
Port Deposit ......-......... OBS An and % m
Con arrival of trains from BALTIMORE
Rowlansy lille ............... g35, and i:i5 M
C1loTa.. $50 AN and $50 N
RISING III An and 502 Pm.
Oxford COS and 1890 AN
LEAVE FOR BALTIMORE
RUwlan,lsve, 1859
lo3i An
Passengers are allowed to take wearing apparel only,
Baggage. and the Company will not in any lie
responsible for amount exceeding hundred dol
lars unless Il special contract is made for the
HENRY WOOD,
oct 5, 1870 General Superintendent.
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LOCAL AFFAIkS.

New Bridge.-The new iron bridge over
the creek, at this town, is at last completed,
and will be opened to travel to-day. BY
the terms of the contract, it was to have
been finished by the 18th inst. The County
Commissioners threaten to ego on the
contractor for the penalty.
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CHARLESTOWN ITEMS.

Winter and its Joys.-We are having
winter in earnest, reminding the old people
of the days of other years. Snow covers
hills and dales, but there is not enough for
good sleighing yet we noticed one with
the little folks passing through cur streeta
and IF coutse they eceped to enJoy thpu-
selves MUCH. Before the snow came, par
ties were seen on the North East River,
skating, sliding and falling boys and girls,
men and women.
Hymeneas.-As your correspondent init
mated last week, the wedding came off at
Mr.. John Hollands on Christmas day, Just
before the sun went down, and report saws
there are pti.ars soon 20 qqn,.a ou tlie carpet.
SO mote it be. =
Ext Old Yta.-Nre are soon to part with
the old year and hail the new. May The
Wig have many more readers and plenty
Of good CORRESPONDENTS.
Few People unacquninted with physiological
chemistry of the quantity of iron in the
I,oI ut all sh0"d kor the importance Of keeping up
til" supply for debility Iii ease and death to
f,Ilnw when the quantity becomes much redacol.
The Peruvian Syrup IA rotoxe of iroGJ sr lies thi1
vi. cleln NJ, ai.t La cured naHy CHRONIC d'eafes
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Business Locals.

Taking Account of Stock, will be defer
red a few days. to give an opportunity to
those who have been unable to visit the
Empire Store, Zion, to secure some of the
bargains that are going off so rapidly.
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THE MARKETS.
Baltimore Markets.
REPORTED BY F. L. MARINE.
December Goth, 1870.

5 fhaep ,uCf;n.,s ii,ate py r. h MARINE Com
mi 4Ion Merchant IA 80 West Pratt Sc. from actual
sacs. They made up with care aud may be relied
gu fully though they sent through the mail
III reply to inquiries.
Flour-Howard Street Super, per Dbl,
S. 90 @5 81; Shipping Extra, So 5OG6 90;
Trade Brands, Extra Sc 25(96 so: Family
6 75@7 so. Wheat-White, choice. nerg
bus SO lbs s. 75 5SGs 81 pEimg = Ss 1 S5;
i'G5; fair to good, 81 156tl 40. Corn
White. good to prime, per bushel, Sc lbs,
71@7a; Yellow Corn, 75G7j Rye
good to prime, new sl@sa Oats. prme. ?
hua. 3s Ina. new 55@5G.