The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-09-22

stated that Mr. d. IA. Lewis, OF this county,
had been victimized by Louisville lottery
concern, 10y means of a worthless watch
We have since received IA communication
from Mr.. Lewis stating that he was not the
party victimized that he was requested by
another party Whose name he does not
give to call at the express office and pay
the charges on aud get the watch for him,
that he did So and upon examination OF
the time piece, finding it complete swindle,
instituted proceedings in behalf of the party
for whom he was acting, to recover the
money Just paid over to the agent.
Cop Pity TIE Poor TRAMr.-IIowever
true it may be that the greatest portion of
the tramp element is composed of set of
undeserving vagabonds, there occasionally
come under our notice cases which appeal
with irresistible force to the best feelings
Of our hearts.
/ On Sunday last, about noon, there came
to the door of one of our citiZans, young
man. meanly clad, but having countenance
and demeanor different from the profess
sinai tramp. The disagreeable symptoms
of chills had made their appearance and
indicated that but few minutes would
elapse before the dreaded disease would
have complete control of his system, and
he begged to be but permitted to partake
of the comforts of the stable until time
would give him relief, and asked for only a
cup of cold water. His wants. further than
stated by him, were kindly attended to,
and the poor fellow went on his way with
high appropriations of his benefactors.
/ But it was an affecting sight, to see that
poor creature-for aught we know, the
cherished son of some anxious mother, or
the beloved brother of some affectionate
sister-lying upon bed OF hay, his whole
frame convuised by the disease. Perhaps
once this same man enjoyed the blessings
of a comfo table home, and through some
misfortune or other, perchalce no fault OF
his, was brought to the destitute condition
he was in. But, alas, how destitute. Not
even possessed of the means wherewith to
provide care for himself during sickness;
not couch upon which 20 lay his diseased
body; not friend to comfort him: nothing
but a dim hope that the future mag be
jrigAt, to console him in his affections.
God pity the suffering tramp.
THE TEA PARTY.-The tableaux and
tea party, at the Hall on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, proved to be extremely
pleasant enter tainments. They could not
we'll have been less than this, however, con
sdering the number of young and attractive
ladies interested in the enterprise. A com
bination, ministering to both the iutellec
tual and physical palate, could not fail to
be popular, and the result was large at
tendance. The Hall looked very pretty,
though nothing extensive in the way of
decoration was attempted
The tea tables were four in number OF
No. 1, Miss Annie Scott was matron, with
Misses Ella Rossell, Lizzie Hutton and
Maggie Marshbank as attendants. Miss
Ella Young had charge of No ,, and Misses
Annabel Falls, Laura Wood and Lucy
Whittlesy dispensed the viands No.
was in charge of Miss Marion Young, as
sisted by Misses Nellie McKinsey, Alice
Whittlesy and Pattie Purnell. OF No. 4,
Miss Mamie Bacon had charge, and Misses
Iva Whittesy, Julia Mckinsey and Dollie
Cameron waited upon the hungry.
These young ladies were all very taste
fully dressed in costume suitable for the
occasion and filled their roles exceedingly
well.
In the center of the room was located
Jacobs Well" This was unusually well
gotten up and really presented the appear
ance of an old moss covered we'll 1t was
presided over in the most graceful manner
by Misses Kate Leslie and Emma Hoops.
The coolest and most delicious of lemon
ade was drawn from its depths.
On the west side of the room was pitched
a Gypsy tent, wherein were seated two ex-
ceedingly pretty "Gipsy maidens Miss
Annie Howard of Back Creek Neck, and
Miss Charity Perdou, of Chesapeake City.
This tent seemed to be one of the most
attractive spots in the room; we judge by
the number of young gentlemen lingering
in the neighhorhood.
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things spread upon the tables, series of
very pretty tableaux were exhibited upon
the stage. These living pictures were
greatly enjoyed by the audience, and their
arrangement reflects great credit upon
those in charge.
The financial result was satisfactory,
though the expenses were quite heavy.
There will remain in the treasury, as the
nucleus of a poor fund for the coming
Winter, about half hundred dollars.
STEAMBOAT COMMUNICATION WITH BAL
TIMoRE.-On Monday afternoon last our
town was thrown into state of semi-ex-
element over the report that real steam
boat had entered our tortuous and shallow
creek and grounded to" at the bridge.
Upon inquiry being made, the rumor was
found to be true, for sure enough there lay
the Pert Royal, neat little paddle wheel
boat, one hundred feet long, forty feet
beam, and of one hundred tons burden,
wharf of Scott & Bro. This is the first
steamer of any size that has assembled our
creek this far for many years. About
twenty years ago the John c. Groome, built
at Port Herman, visited our town several
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