The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-07-09

to go "unwhipt of JUSTICE
A petition is being circulated to have
Harris sentence changed to Imprisonment
in the penitentiary.
Horses and Carriage Stolen.-On Sat,
urday night last, horse belonging to j,
Tome & Co., Port Deposit, and another,
the property of Mr.. j. Vannort was stolen,
and a new carriage and harness, the pro
perty of Mr.. John w. Caldwell, was also
appropriated by the thief or thieves. The
horse of J. Tome & Co. was some fourteen OF
fifteen years old, but was great favorite
of Mr.. Joseph w. Reynolds, the junior
partner of the firm, who valued him as an
old and tried friend, and feels his loss much
more than the pecuniary value of the ami
NAL.
Since the above was in type, we find the
following in the Del. Republican:
"a pair of horses attached to York
wagon, belonging to J. w. Caldwell, of
Port Deposit, were stolen on the evening
of the Sd inst. A telegraph despatch was
Immediately sent to DR.. Vandever of this
city, who gave immediate pursuit, and
came up with the parties in Philadelphia.
There were two persons, one of whom he
caused to be arrested, and secured the
horses and wagon, which were very valua-
BILE, reward of $500 having been offered
for the apprehension Of the thieves and the
recovery of the property"
A Great Railroad improvements
long talked of change in the bed of
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti-
more Railroad, from the vicinity of Ches-
ter to Philadelphia, SO as to avoid the
marshy low lands adjoining the river, is
about to be commenced in earnest, and the
grading and work on the bed Of the new
road, it is now promised, will be completed
before frost sets in. The rails will not
be laid until next spring, allowing the
bed time to settle. The new route will
leave the old one Immediately after crossing
the Ridley Greek Bridge, near Chester, and
will directly seek the uplands, striking the
Chester pike at indianapolis creek, pass
ing through the more populous portions of
Ridley and Darby townships, and also
through Darby Borough. By this change
the company will reap many advantages
and the facilities for travel will be greatly
The road between Chester and
Philadelphia, has never fully met expenses
and the flooding of the track along the
river, added annually to the cost. 1t is
now proposed to lay three tracks, one of
them to be used exclusively for travel be-
tween Chester and Philadelphia, the trains
to connect tic two points every thirty min
utes. The other tracks will be devoted to
the regular business Of the road.
Fourth Of July Excursion.-The "glo-
rious Fourth - was devoted to trip down
the Chesapeake, on the steamer Alice, by
some of our citizens who were made the
recipients of invitations from the large
hearted proprietor Of the Public Ledger,
George w. Childs, Esq, who is ever vigil
liant to promote the happiness of all within
his reach. Mr.. C. Hoffman,, who has charge
of the extensive Marley Paper Mill, where
most of the paper is manufactured which
is used to print the Ledger OH, was given
carte blanche to organize a pleasure excur-
sion OIL the "Fourth," for the employees
of the mill, and such guests as he chose to
invite, and well did he acquit himself of
the trust.
Numerous guests from Elkton, Newark
and Wilmington, assembled OH the wharf
at Elk Landing, at half-past six in the
morning, where the handsome steamer
Alice, in charge of her gentlemanly and
obliging Capt. d. Vanneman, was waiting
to take the party on board. Soon all were
embarked, and the little steamer, swinging
into the stream, sped down the Elk River,
atfording fine view of the handsome farms
and residences on its banks. The day was
delightfully."- cool and pleasant, with just
enough of clouds to obstruct the intense
rays of the July sun.
Every delicacy that could be desired had
been provided for the occasion. Gray &
Cornish, of Port Deposit, were entrusted
with that important prerequisite to the
complete enjoyment of an excursion, pro-
viding comforts for the inner man, and
bountifully they carried out the instructions
of Mr.. Hoffman,, prime manager on the
occasion. The good cheer was washed
down with hot coffee and iced lemonade,
with Just enough claret in the latter to ell
rich the color and flavor of the beverage,
without giving it spiritual body. The
excursion was a strictly temperance affair,
Mr.. Childs being careful to countenance
nothing that is not conducted on that prin-
ciple.
The United States Band, from Philadel-
phia discoursed delightful music OH the
occasion, and those who wished, stripped
it on the light fantastic toe
The eXcurSionists sailed down the Bay
as far as the mouth of the Patapsco, and
had distant view of Baltimore, and Fort
Carroll, like grim sentinel reclining OH
the waves, guarding the approach to the
Monumental City. Here an effort was
made to land at beautiful picnic ground
called Holly Grove, but they were refused
that privilege, as the place was owned by a
steamboat company in Baltimore, who pos
itively prohibited any but their own steam
boats to stop there. From there they con-
tinued to the White Rock" another pic
mic ground, and met with the same result,
so they faced about and steamed up the
Bay and River to Elkton, arriving at Elk
Landing at 1870 A. NJ, having spent a
NEST delightful day on the water, without
all unpleasant incident to mar the enjoy
ment of the excursion.
Mr.. Carl Hoffman, was untiring in his
efforts to make all enjoy themselves to the
fullest extent, in which he seemed to be
entirely successful.
On the way up the Bay a meeting was
organized, and Mr.. Curtis, proprietor of
Newark Paper Mills, was called to the
chair, when the following resolutions were
passed and ordered to be printed in the
Elkton Wig and Democrat, Philadelphia
Ledger, and Wilmington Cownsercial;
WHEREAS. Geo. w. Childs, in his con.
slant elfOftS to promote the happiness Oh
his acknowledges, has this day added another
to his numerous acts OF benevolence in pro
viding pleasure excursion for his friends
and the employees of the Marley Paper
Mills; therefore
Resolced, That we tender Geo. w. Childs
Esq, our heartfelt thanks. for the pleasure
we have enjoyed on this, the ninety-fiftl
Natal Day OF American Independence, anf
express the hope that Ae may be spared t.
| reap the rich reward of his manifold chart
ties.
Resoloed, That in the present manager
ef the Marley Mills. Carl Hoffman,, ESQ.
we recognize one who has always the inter
est of his employer and employees at heart
and to whose interchangeable efforts we ar,
greatly indebted for the pleasure this ex
cursion has afforded US.
Mr.. Hoffman,, on behalf of Mr.. Child
and himself, in few feeling and apprc
pirate remarks. thanked the company 70
the very tiattering expression of their ar
proval of the efforts made to promote til
pleasure and comfort of all on board, an
announced Mr., Childs' regrets that Gil
cumstances which he could not contro
prevented him from being present in pei
son to participate in the pleasures of til
| day,