The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-03-01
EIkt0n and MnSSey,s RailrOad.-The

and Massey's Railroad seems likely now tt
be. Enough stock has been subscribed tt
warrant organization, and an organization
has been effected. Last Tuesday the stock,
holders, representing twelve hundred
shares, the minimum amount required by
the charter before corporation could DE
| formed, met in Elkton, and after full day
of unwearied labor, anxious discussions
and shrewd management, duly organized
and put matters on a basis for future pro-
gress. The Commissioners appointed un-
der the charter, having duly advertised
the meeting, assembled, and, with Mr..
Tome as Chairman and Nj. Weldon as
Secretary, proceeded to the duties devolv-
ing upon them. The announcement was
made that the books contained subscrlp-
tions for twelve huNdred shares and after
some discussion as to the proper course TO
pursue. motion prevailed to appoint
committee of five from among the stock
holders present, to examine the books and
report to the meeting of stockholders wheth-
er or not the subscriptions were according
to law. The President appointed Joseph
Biggs, George Biddle, Robert Griffith,
William NJ. Knight and Hamilton Morton
said committee, and the meeting then ad-
journed to await the result of their deliber-
atoms.
The committee, after due examination,
hot oh
hundred and forty shares were taken on
condition that the contract for building
the road should be given to "a certain COM
pany at price and upon terms specified
in the condition. Whether or not this
subscription could be recognized was the
puzzling question presented. Counsellors
were called in, and the pros and cons dis
cussed; and finally, upon their advice, it
was concluded not to accept such snbscrip-
tons. Just then another party present.
learning the state of the case, offered to
subscribe that amount Internationally, and
at once the committee were in condition
to report that there was no impeachment to
organization.
The meeting again convened and the
ed, and motion made to proceed to the
election Of President and eight Directors,
as required by the charter. The motion
prevailed, and William T. Weldon. George
Biddle and Robert Griffith we're appointed
tellers. Just then it was made known
that before any one could vote it was ne
cessary that fifty cents upon each share of
stock must be paid. AS this fact had been
overlooked, much time was taken up in
paying and receiving the money. After
about two hours, however, it was announc-
ed that the requisite amount had been
paid on each share, and the meeting pro-
coed to vote by ballot for officers.
Nine hundred and sixty-five shares of
the twelve hundred were voted. Mr.. Tome
was without a competitor for the office of
President, and he received all the votes
cast, except his own. The claims of ten
gentlemen were prominently cany assed for
Directors, and as but eight could be chosen,
there was some interest manifested to know
who would be the lucky or unlucky ones.-
A long time was consumed iii counting
the ballots, but about dusk the following
result was announced:
President.-Jacob Tome, of Port De-
post, 915 votes.
Directors.-R. G.. Mackall, Of Elkton,
735 votes; James B. Groome, of Elkton,
59G votes; John Peach, of Bohemia Manor,
500 votes; Sewell Green, of Middletown,
Del, 773 votes; Jeremiah c. Price, of Sas-
safras Neck, 955 votes; VIM. NJ Knight,
of sassafras Neck, $50 votes; Geo. Biddle,
of Sassafras Neck, s97 votes, and Alex.
Wilson, of Kent county, 960 votes.
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Immediately after the announcement of
the result of the election of Directors, a
quorum of Directors organized informally
with Mr.. Wilson acting, in the absence of
Mr.. Tome, as temporary President, and
Mr.. Price as Secretary pro tenn.
On motion of Mr.. Peach, the following
resolution was adopted
ResoIued, That this Board, at its next
meeting, select an engineer or engineers
to make the surveys, estimates, profiles,
&C., necessary to enable it to select the
best location for railroad from Elkton
to Massey's, if in the meantime it re-
ceive proposals from competent and skill
full engineers to do such work at satisfac-
tory prices.
A motion was then made and adopted
that when the Board adjourn, it adjourned
to meet in Elkton, on Tuesday next, March
4th, at one o'clock P. M.
An understanding being then had among
the members that at the next meeting they
would proceed fully to organize the Board,
and to consider all such business of the
company as should be properly brought
before them, the Board, on motion, ad-
journed.
Cecil County Teachers Institute.-This
body will be in session, in Elkton, on We'd
nesday, Thursday and Friday of next week.
The committee has secured homes for the
visiting teachers. Prof. Newell, of Balti-
more, will be present. The public are in
vited to attend. The following is the pro-
gramme:
Wednesday.-10 A. M.-Roll Call De-
votional Exercises. Address by Rev. John
Squier. Reports by Teachers. Each
Teacher is expected to report: 1. Num-
Der of scholars on roll; 2. Average number
in attendance; 3. Number of classes in
each branch; 4. Condition of the school
house as regards roof, windows, doors,
stoves. outhouses, fences, &C.; 5. Condi-
ton of the school as regards progress and
attachments Of pupils; and good manners
and morals; 6. Condition of the school as
regards desks, books, maps, black boards
and apparatus; :. Interest in the school
manifested by patrons and the public; s..
| Supervision of the school by Examiner,
Commissioners and Trustees; 9. Sugges-
lions for improving the condition of the
schools; Address by Prot. NJ A. Newell.
2P. M.-Discussion on the best methods
of teaching reading and spelling to young
children. Teachers are expected to be
prepared to explain their methods, and
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