The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-06-10

RUNAwAY.-On Wednesday evening last,
a horse belonging to Mr.. William Smith,
broke from his fastening and ran furionsly
down Howard street with the carriage AT
tached to him. As he turned into Main
street, DR.. Tnit. at the risk of life and
limb, seized the frightened animal and
stopped his further progress. Had he not
done so and the horse had entered Main
street, serious results might have followed,
for many children were upon the street in
this part Of town at that hour.
A SINGULAR PET.-An elderly lady. re.
siding in the vicinity Of Charlestown, has
4 queer pet. Ii is common-Sized land
which has, during the Summer
MONTHS for five or six years past, paid her
regular daily visits, and at each time re-
ceives some food. The creature climbs the
porch steps, and with head protrnding,
patiently waits the appearance of its guar
dian, and on receiving its allowance, imme-
diately takes its departure. The lady first
discovered it about six years ago while it
was perambulating about the yard, and she
gave it some crumbs, and since that time
II mas continued lllcSC Nini'o "
dOmicile.
KILLING Two BIRDS WITH ONE STONE
OF course you will 90 to see the great Exhi-
btion in Philadelphia, and of course you
will want to look as nicely dressed as any
of the fine ladies and gentlemen you will
see there. By calling at our establish
ment on your way, you can select splen-
did suit, put it on. visit the grounds and
return home satisfied that the cost of your
visit has been saved in the price of your
Our prices are so low and our
goods so excellent. Call and get bargain.
BENNETT & Co, To1csr Hall, 5ls Market
street, Pai1adelphia. Notice the Large Clock
over the door,
CHILDREN's DAY IN THE NJ. f. CHURCH.
The services in the NJ. f. Church of this
town, tomorrow Sunday. will be the an
nual festival service of Children's Day."
The entire service of the day will be in the
interest of the children of the congrega-
ton. The church will be handsomely decor
ated with Summer flowers. In the morn
ing, sermon by the pastor, with responsive
readings and music by the children. In
the afternoon, short addresses by a number
of prominent Sunday school workers, inter
spersed with music by the children; and in
the evening a Centennial Sunday School
Anniversary, with an address by Rev. Geo.
Bristor, of Bethel Nj. +. Church. An I'M
usually interesting time is anticipated. All
are invited to be present.
THE New ENGINE HoUsE.-lt now seems
that the much talked of and badly needed
building for the protection of our fire ap-
paratus is really to be erected. Mr.. James
Merritt, contractor, is now at work upon
plans and specifications for twos story
brick building, with engine house on first,
and Commissioners room and offices on
the second floor. No time should be lost
now that start has been made. Already
our fire engines have suffered much from
exposure in the present dilapidated old
house, and the sooner they are safely
housed the better. We are pleased to see
that our present Board of Town Commits
sioners are inclined not only in this but in
other directions also to act i'll accordance
with the public sentiment.
NANDALIsM.-On Friday night of last
week, some evil disposed person visited the
truck farm of Mr.. Joseph Booth, just ON
the outskirts of the town, and threw open
all of his gates. His cattle, pasturing in
the meadow, were thus given the range of
the entire farm. Not content with opening
out all his growing crops to the ravages of
of the cattle, the gate opening from the
meadow upon the railroad, used by Mr..
Booth for crossing to Il field lying upon the
other side of the track, was opened: thus
endangering not only the lives of the stock,
but also of passengers upon passing trains.
The plot failed, however, as fortunately
the cattle remained quietly in the meadow.
The perpetrator of this act, il discovered,
should be roughly dealt with.
MERCERsBURG CoLLEGE.-The course of
instruction and standard of examinations
in this institution compare favorably with
those of any college in the United States.
It's faculty is composed of able and earn
est men; and when we recall the peculiar
beauty and healthfulness of that lovely
mountain district, so inviting for pedes,
trian excursions, and the marked religious
character of the College, we are inclined
to think that no where can mans three
fold nature-spilitual, mental and physical
find in better measure, the training for
it's perfect development, from youth to
manhood. We may add to this. the fact,
important to many, that these benefits are
afforded at cost which places them within
the reach of persons of quite moderate
means. See advertisement, and send foI
catalogue.
COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT The annual
commencement exercises of Delaware Col
lege, at Newark, Del, VIM. H. Purnell,
LII. d., President, will take place, on We'd
nestlay, the 21st Instant. On Sabbath, tn e
18th, the baccalaureate sermon will be de
livered in the college oratory by Rev. Jas.
p. Wilson, ID. d., at p. NJ. On Tuesday,
the Goth, at II a. NJ, the annual meeting of
the Board of Trustees will be held, and at
s p. NJ. same day, the anniversary of the
Athenean Literary Society; Grafton by Jas,
p. johnson, Esq. On Wednesday. the
2lst, at II A. NJ, the regular commence
ment exercises will take place with an ora
ton by Hon. John w. Christield and adj
dresses by members of the graduating
class. This institution. under its present
management, is admirably conducted and
constantly growing in favor with the pub,
lie. The next collegiate year begins on
Wednesday, September 9th.
DEATH OF A VETERAN SOLDIER. Major
Samuel Moffett a former resident of Elk
ton and veteran soldier of the late wal,
died in Philadelphia, on Sunday last
Deceased entered the army in the Spring
of 1861 as Captain of Company a, Goth P
V, and participated in every battle il
which that regiment was engaged, rising
to the rank of Major. At Gettysburg, in
the famous charge of Sickles' Third Corps,
he was badly wounded and left on the field
for dead Next morning he was still alive
and his wounds were then dressed and he
recovered and reioincd his regiment. Upon
the consolidation of the Red Diamond
Division with Hancock's Second Corps
Major Moifett commanded and led the 2Gtl
in the battles of the Wilderness, Spottsyl
vania and Cold Harbor, and served faith
fully till the close of the war. when he set
tied in Elkton and engaged in the bread
and cracker bakery business. While here
he received the appointment of Consul tc
Pernambuco, which position he held fol
some time. He was an active member OF
the Grand Army Of the Republic, and was
buried with the ceremonies of that Order
ARREST FOR ATTEMPTING To Pass A
BOGUS BILL.-On Saturday afternoon last,
two young men entered the confectionery