The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-01-14

most heroic e1ertion, on the part of Mr..
Stackhouse and several other men who for
tunately were near or present at the break
ing out of the fire. So intense was the
heat from the fire that the glass in the win
dows of the dwelling were melted. The
loss is four or five hundred dollars, on
which there is no insurance. Strange to
say there is insurance on all the buildings
on the farm, except those burned. 1t is
supposed by Mr.. Stackhouse that the fire
originated by spark from the chimney
finding its way into the wood-house
The Washington Chronicle of Thurs
day, reports the receptions which took
place at the Capitol, on Wednesday even
ing last. From the list we selected that of
Mrs. Cresswell, as having more of local
interest than the others, with our readers.
The reporter says:
Mrs. Postmaster General Creswell pre-
scented most brilliant reception to the
many who called to enjoy it, and provided
an elegant collation.. She was splendidly
attired in black gros grain silk, en- train,
trimmed with rich white lace; hair dressed
high in front, with a mass of flowing curls
behind; jewels of diamonds and gold.
Miss HcIntire, her sister, who assisted
her in receiving, was elegantly dressed in
black corded silk, en- train, low corsage,
blue silk overskirt; waist trimmed with
rich guipure lace; hair combed high in
front, falling in curles behind; Jewels,
pearls and gold.
Miss Minnie Chandler, daughter of Sena-
tor Chandler, also assisted, and was richly
attired in Sutton red silk, with overskirt,
en- pdntcr, trimmed with heavy folds of
same goods; heavy lace neck trimmings:
hair dressed high i'll front, with curls
behind; diamonds and pearls as ornaments.
Proceedings Of County COMMISSIONERS
The County Commissioners were in session
on Tuesday and Wednesday, when the fol-
lowing business was transacted
A special order was passed by the Board
st its previous meeting, requiring Mr.. Alex
ander Jackson, Collector Of eth District,
to release Cecil National Bank of county
tax on 100000, and return the amount,
$4,000, insolvent. Several Supervisors
accounts were examined and passed.
Accounts for this years levy were passed
c. w. Shippers, Collector of the 5tl Dis
trict for 1870, was ordered to collect State
and county tax from Thomas Williams,
Julia B. Smith, W. T. Warburton and G.
Janney, amounting in the aggregate to
$44.40. The petition of citizens of ELL
Neck, asking the appointment of examiners
to determine the matter of vacating part
of road in Elk Neck, through lands of w.
]. Wilson, was granted, and Robert Hart
Jefferson Purner and James Miggett.
appointed examiners. Sundry orders for
merchandise were passed. Almshous,
accounts passed amounting to s., s91.6G.
Court Proceedings.-Court met on Tues
day, Sd inst, after its recess for the holi-
days. BY an oversight, last week, the
Court proceedings were omitted. The fol-
lowing is the business transacted since our
last report:
E. w. Janney and Lydia NJ. Rossell,
administrators of John S. Rossell, as VIM.
c. Crow. This was an action on what
purported to be promissory note for 5000,
given by the defendants to the plaintiffs,
intestate. The defence alleged that it was
only narrowed note, and given for accom-
mediation, and contested payment Tried
on Tuesday before jury, and verdict for
defendant. Jones for plaintiffs; II. McCul-
Tough for defendant.
State rs. George Veal, colored; indicted
for assault and battery with "billy,'' on
George w. Jones, colored. Tried on Tues
day before 4 jury, and verdict of guilty.
Sentenced to pay a fine of 81 and costs of
prosecution, and undergo confinement in
the county Jail for three months. Biddle
for State; w. S. Evans for defendant
State rs. James Scott colorcd; indicted
for receiving goods, knowing them to be
stolen. Tried on Wednesday before jury,
and verdict Of guilty. Biddle, Groome
and c. Mccullough for State; Jones and
Constable for defendant.
Thomas NJ. Hague rs VIM. T. Weldon
and others; action for arrest and false
imprisonment. Verdict rendered for the
plaintiff, on Saturday afternoon last, for
$S3. Court then adjourned until Tuesday
morning last, since when the following
cases have been tried:
Emanuel Lamm cs. James Nicol exec,-
tor of Sarah A Ramsay, deceased. Action
on an account for board Tried before :,
jury, and verdict for plaintiff for s465 tho
full amount claimed. II. Mccullough for
plaintiff; Jones for defendant.
VIM. P. Taylor gs. the p, W. & B. Rail
road Company. Removed from Hartford
county. This case was commenced on
Tuesday afternoon, and will occupy all the
week. 1t is an action for damages sus-
tanned by the plaintiff, for the destruction
of some 1870 acres OF woodland, by fire.
alleged to have been communicated by tho
locomotive of the defendant. The sum
claimed is some 81, 900. Archer, II. Stump.
Jr and Constable for plaintiff; A. Evans
and III. Mccullough for defendant,
Court will continue in session during
next week. 1t is impossible to state when
it will adjourn.