The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-04-15
Port Deposit Items.

No, Mr.. Editor, my ,tdat1ers are not ruf
fed but as smooth and able to withstand a
shower Of paper pellets rs those upon
duck s back to turn shower of rain. Your
correspondent, Guyas Cutas, can have no
fears of disturbing my equanimity, and |
had no intention of setting down ought in
malice.
OUR LINES HAVE FALLEN
in RISKY places, and were it not for the sight
of numerous boats upon the river follow
ing a zigzag line of co.ks during the day,
and the bright red lights during the nights,
which, like Will the Whisp, fit all over
the surface Of the liver, the rapid thud Of
the oars in the grey of the morning as the
boats return and the many nets one sees
upon the shore, he might almost suppose
there had been a shower of fish here, as of
eats and dogs elsewhere. Our fishermen
deserve Il good harvest, for theirs is Il labori-
Gus business, and they bring to our tables
one of the most delicious morsels. But
one to enjoy it must reside upon the river
bauk, cook and eat their shad while fresh.
BY THE WAY, MR.. RIGGS,
the Methodist clergyman here, preached
most excellent sermon last Sunday upon
the catch of fishes made by the Apostle
Peter and the other Disciples 1t was
plain, practical sermon, delivered in an
earnest, energetic manner, and furnished
much food for thought and calm reflection.
Should he continue according to the begin
ing, much good will be the result.
THE REV. DIP. MARTIN
has been quite sick; SO much so as to re-
qure him to suspend his Lenten services;
but his numerous friends will be glad to
hear that he is sufficiently convalescent to
again resume them. Pity it is. that such
will and energy as his has not a stronger
physique to give it greater effect. The
season of Lent is about closing, with some
of its most imposing and solemn services.
The seasons restraints have not deferred
the practical jokers from availing them
selves of the privilege Of the April month.
AYoUNG CLERK,
whose close attention to business and aifa-
bic manners had won for him many friends,
was approached one morning by we'll
known resident of this place, and after
being harangued in nest complimentary
STYLE was presented with William Ear-
i0lg, whose rusty age and scars betokened
rough usage for at least a generation. The
donors gravity was we'll preserved to the
end, and the recipients bushes and words
showed keen appreciation of the joke and
gift. But how about
THAT OTHER YOUNG MAN,
who, with hasty gait, retraces his steps for
several squares to hear what message it
was fair damsel had sent him. He reaches
the place of the contidiug friend, to learn
he had been S00tcG for an April -.
TEMPoRA!
once there was scarce time in this busy
place, during day time at least, for such
jokes; but now two RATS make the sum
total of those which have as yet 1hed us
When will tits dulincas cease, aaA that
Centennial brightness, 90 Oft predicted
begin 20 shine.
THIS BEAUTIFUL
and mild weather has set the farmers ard
gardeners as busy as bees putting in their
Spring crops and vegetables. Immcdiat ,, =.
in the town, the faciljtiei .l.r a0un are rather
limited, but those who have any ground
are making good use of it.
WE MISSED YOU,
dear wing, last week, whether you did me or
nor. and for Il reason that would lie neither
entertaining nor instructive to the public;
50 will reserve il for some other occasion.
w.