The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-08-04
ROwlandsVille Items.
THE CORN CROP.

The warm, showery weather of the past
few days has decided the question of the
corn crop in favor of the farmers, and now
if it was not for the little fracas between
capital and labor, how happy we all might
be. There is always some nuisance be
tween poor humanity and perfect bliss.
THE CELEBRATION.
On the 25th day of July Rowlandsville
turned out en- masse to attend the I" celebra-
ton" at Bay View. Between thirty and
forty carriages, buggies and covered wag-
ons left the village in the morning, form
ing quite 4 respectable procession and pro-
ceeded southwark by way Of Battle Swamp,
Brckley's Mills, and so forth, until they
reached the place of rendezvous. Seldom
have we spent a more enjoyable day; smiles
wreathed the faces of all, and everybody
seemed to be having good time in spite
of the dust and heat.
IN THE LONG RIDE
to and from the woods we wished that our
genial friend "Quilp" were with us. He
certainly cauld have filled up several pages
of his diary quite pleasantly, describing
the fine farms and picturesque villages
which we saw on our route. But the soul
of your correspondent occasionally revolted
against this incessant scribbling in a note
book, and prefers little rational converse
ton instead. We can not, however, re-
frain from speaking of the elegant resi-
dence Of Mr.. Joseph Reynolds which was
formerly known by the name of g Kidd S
Purchase" Mr.. Reynolds has completely
remodeled the old mansion, and decorated
and improved the fine grounds around it,
until he now has one of the most tasteful
and beautiful country residences in this
county.
MUSICAL RIVALRY.
There was a spirited rivalry exhibited
between the choirs of the Harmony Sab
bath School of this place and that of New
Leeds; but as your correspondent is no
musical critic, must be excused from max
ing any remarks upon the relative merits
of either. AL sang we'll and showed care
full drilling and commendabe industry in
the preparation of the pieces sung.
RECOVERED HIS GOODS.
During the absence of the citizens at the
celebration knight of the goose " and
quondam resident of this town thought it
would be good time "to strike mot for
higher wages, but for his household goods
held in durance vile by one of his creditors
and advertised by the same gentleman at
constable's sale; said sale to take place on
the :}rd of August. He came to the village
on the II A. NJ. train and departed on the
p. NJ, taking with him his goods.
MRS. BETSY CALDWELL
an aged lady, for many years past, one of
the local celebrities of this vicinity on ac-
count of her shrewd remarks and primi-
tive notions and habits of living, died on
the morning of the 2Sth instant. Deceased
had never seen locomotive train until
after the building of the Il. & p. c. road,
portion of which was located within a
stones throw of her door. She often viewed
the passing trains with interest and curl
osty, but nothing could induce her to ride
upon the cars.
FARMING.
Most of our farmers are threshing out
their grain, and some are already blowing
for wheat.
are now running regularly on the Port
Deposit and Columbia railroad.
THE LITERARY ASSOCIATION,
connected with the Harmony Sabbath
SCHOOL, nelu very interesting meeting
i'll the basement of the NJ. p. Church, on
the last Saturday night in June. Owing
to the inclemency of the weather there
was no formal meeting of the society on
the last Saturday night in July.
RECOVERING.
The little son of Thomas Gray, men,
toned by your New Valley correspondent
in a recent letter from that place as having
taken ticket for the other side of Jordan,
has recovered SO far as to be able to play
around the house and yard, and the pros
pect is that he will soon be restored to per-
feet health. The case is considered by the
medical fraternity as curious and inter-
esting one. At one time the life of the
little patient was despaired of.
"SQUIBs.''
Tour correspondent will see by looking
in to-day's paper that Principle is behind.