The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-09-23

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every ones interest to remember the day and
date-Elkton, September 25th.
Black Cashmeres and Alpacas selling
at less than city prices. Call and see at.
T. DRENNEN's.
A SAIL IN THE YACHT "EDITH. Last
week The Cecil Wing made mention that
Mr.. P. X. Wright, of White Hall, had pur-
chased yacht, built especially for fast
sailing. In the latter part Of the week an
invitation was given to the compositors of
Tile Wing office to take a trip down the Elk
river. A representative comp" of The
Democrat was invited by the "comps" of
The Wing, and assigned to the position of
second mate. The first mate and steward
were from The Wig office. A pleasant walk
soon brought US to White Hail. where we
were to embark. Mr.. Wright, who is an
expert in handling such vessels, was ap-
pointed captain.
The Edith is twenty eight feet long, eight
feet beam, and sloop rugged. We could
not ascertain her tonnage nor the number
of feet of canvas she carries, but we are
satisfied that she sails, by far, under more
canvas than any vessel of her class and
dimensions on the Elk river. She also has
cabin that can be put on or taken off as
circumstances may require.
Having gotten on board and slowed away
our provisions, we soon hoisted sail, weighed
anchor, and started on our way. The wind
was from the east and blowing as fresh as
was desirable with every foot of her canvas
spread. Nothing worthy of note occurred
on our way down, except increase of the
wind as we neared the Chesapeake bay.
About Oldfield's Point we concluded to
return homeward. Now the "real sport "
commenced, for we had "dead beat" to
windward. The wind still continued to
increase; and the captain, looking at the
| threatening clouds lowering over US, said
it would be prudent to take reef, which,
on rounding to-" was soon accomplished
by the actire and expert sailors. After the
anchor had been hauled aboard, we were
soon speeding over the white capped waves
from one shore of the beautiful Elk to the
other Well up the river we met with
slight accident by the giving way of one of
the "shrouds," which, however, was soon
made fast again by the captain, the first
mate taking command of the helm.
On arriving at White Hall we disem
barked, and bidding adieu to the genial
| captain, soon reached home, satisfied that
the Edith is all that Mr.. Wright claims for
her, and also much more pleased with the
| trip in the above mentioned yacht than any
| (out of the many we have had on the Elk
| river the past summer. FIRST MATE.
B WITwoRTH, on North Street, sells
the best Hams to be found in the market
at II cts. per ID. Shoulders from 10cts. up.
COURT PROCEEDINGS. September
term OF the Circuit Court began it's session
on Monday last, Judge Stump presiding.
The proceedings of the first day were
confined to calling the dockets, taking
judgments in cases in which there was no
contest, and marking for trial during the
| term.
The Grand Jury was qualified, with
George A. Foard, Esq, of Ceclton, as
foreman. 1t is still in session. at the close
of our report, having made thus far twenty
eight presentments and found eight bills
of indictment.
| On Tuesday morning, Chief Justice Rob
inson appeared with Judge Stump OH the
bench Judge Wickes arrived on Tuesday
evening and took his seat on Wednesday.
| The first case tried was that of the State
against Joseph Prichard, indicted for
stealing a set of harness, the property of
James r. Kendall. Verdict, "not guilty"
c. Mccullough for State; H. Mccullough
for traverser.
The next case tried was that of Thomas
Mckenney against James A. MearnS, an
action for assault on McKenny and wife.
The jury acquitted the defendant of the
latter part of the charge, and gave YER
dict of 1888 damages for the assault on
McKenny. Constable and Vandiver for
plaintiff; II. Mccullough and Thackery for
defendant.
VI
Thomas Wright, executors of William
Wright, deceased, against Stephen Gilbert,
an action to recover the amount of a sealed
note. The plaintiffs witnesses being heard.
the defendants counsel asked for new
suit, because the plaintiffs had not shown
that there were executors as alleged. The
| plaintiffs counsel claimed that they were
taken by surprise, and asked and obtained
a continuance of the case. Constable and
Biddle for plaintiffs; Cruikshank for de-
PENDANT.
The next case tried was that of Edward
Larue (colored) against Thos. McCracken,
an action for assault aad battery. The
evidence adduced showed that Larue's bar
Der shop, in North East, was an annoy
ance to the neighbors by reason of the
frequent noises that occurred there
McCracken, whose dwelling was near by,
|
the outbreaks he rushed in and beat Larue.
The jury returned a verdict of SO dam,
ages Bddle and Fandiver for plaintiff;
H. Mccullough and Thackery for defend
ant
At the close of our report the Court is
engaged in the trial of a suit brought by
John w. Brown and wife against Samuel
J. Brown, executor of Isaac Brown, to re
cover the value of services rendered by
said wife to her father during his life time.
The case of State as. James S. Nickle
was removed to Hartford county for trial.
Us We are receiving large additions to
, our stock of Boots and Shoes; first class
goods. GLASS FRONT
IN Among the advertisements, farmers
!, should carefully examine the column OF
WANING e. RRoTUER