The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-05-31
LETTER FROM KENT COUNTY. MD.

Polttirs - Peaches - The Crops Fisheries
Hands, etc, - S0csa6iltty - Church Re
PAIRS, ETC., etc.
PULLING PLACE, May 9th, 1873.
MIR. EDIToR:-P. p. stands for the sub
Jects which now claim most of our atten.
ton peaches and politics. If the frost
has not killed the former, it is quite Ger.
tain it has not had a like effect upon the
politicians. They are as numerous as the
stars of the armament, and as persistent
in their calling as are the gentlemen OF
leisure in Elkton in adhering to their voca-
ton (?) From the statements of these as
plrants, who are so anxious to serve the
public for its good it would seem that many
OF the residents of our beautiful county
are either a set of graceless rogues or
povertystricken in the extreme; for many
who are seeking official honors, are using
as plea, that they have had " so much
money to pay for other people" Casting
such reflection on those by whom they
expect to be raised to their much-coveted
position, is, We think, by no means the
way to gain the desired end, nor the most
favorable argument they could USE The
time for one party to make its nominations
is drawing nigh, and the nearer approaches
the day of decision in the matter the closer
the lines are drawn and more heated and
excited becomes the contest. 1t is said of
one candidate that his wife has espoused
his cause, and renders him efficient service
in electioneering, But enough of politics;
now for tho peaches.
From what we can learn by careful in
quiry, the peaches have been more or less
injured III various ways-the severe Win
ter and late frosts, probably, doing the
most damage. Some growers say they will
again claim they will have three-fourths of
crop. We think that it is pretty gener-
ally conceded there will he three fourths
yield in this county. Owing to the fact
that this crop is a failure in many other
sections, our growers are hopeful of obtain
ing good price for their fruit,-some
have said in our presence that they would
not now take dollar basket in the Or
chard. We only hope that this sum may
be realized per basket, clear of expenses
Kent county would desire nothing better.
The early planted corn has had "heauy
through" of it. Until the recent warm
suns, it wore sickly appearance, and the
cut-worm got among it; we believe though,
old Sol has cooked them thoroughly. 1t is
quite probable that the late planted corn
will do equally as we'll as the early. Some
farmers are now replanting. Thus far the
prospect for wheat and oats is good. The
bread cereal has made rapid growth, and
except where the fly is present, will doubt
less yield well. AS much may now be said
of the oats. Gardens are tlourishing.
One in public life sometimes meets with
amusing incidents: " What is that, Amyo'
asked little ten-years old of an elder sis
ter, pointing to hand scrub. "Oh, hush
Jennie.-you know what that is" "No,
don't" "Why that's a scrubbing brush,
to be sure" swell l declare! l hare
seen shoe brush at our house, but never
saw a scrub brush before"
Fishing on the Chester River begins
about month earlier than with you. and
some of the seines are still going. 1t is
altogether likely that some of the first
herring and shad you have in your m arkets,
come from this section, as among the first
Newark. Traders haul fish from this place
even to Wilmington-a distance of 40 miles.
The fisheries on the Elk and North East
Rivers get large number of their hands
from this neighborhood; especially is this
the case with Alex. Wilson, Esq. After
long holiday-during which all their spare
change is spent-these men are glad enough
to go-a-tishing. 1T being the first re-
cash employment offered
About month or six weeks previous to
the fishing season, these "big fish" men
60 around and engage their hands, giving
each five or twenty dollars in advance, if
they want it; accepting which seems to
make the matter binding. At the appoint
ed day, the men for Wilson's fishery march |
to Georgetown, followed by their wives,
relations and friends, where, after
partaking slightly or otherwise Of go be- |
JOYFUL they embark for their destination,
amid the tears and cheers of the promiscu-
GUS crowd. At the expiration of the fish
ing season, these men return with consid-
cradle money, which gives a new impetus
to business, and makes things assume a |
livelier aspect. OF course, then, trades
men are glad to welcome home these sable |
sons.
1t gladdens our eyes to behold, OCCASION
ally-nOC races new ana Strange-but IA |
miliar. Every week Bradbury extends his
welcome visits, much to the delight of |
lovers of good bread and better cakes;
whilst less frequently we are greeted by |
others from your town. On Saturday, we
had call from Elkton's musical genius
Prof. Ascherfeld. The Prof. is very much |
at home in Kent. He travels over the
country good deal, insuring liues and |
teaching music. He takes part in con-
cert at Still Pond shortly.
We often see, and always recognize
" Morris y teams, by city drummers down
ward driven.
The Methodist Episcopal Church at this !
place is to undergo repairs, during the
Summer. The builders of this edifice, not |
giving due heed to the Scripture in refer
ence to sure foundation, placed the struct-
ure on wooden supports, and of course the
result is as the Book clearly sets forth. 1t
is hoped, however, to remedy this evil |
speedily. Means toward the accomplish |
ment of this purpose are being devised.
ADoLPHUs.