The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-09-15

| mug paralysis, on SATURDAY last. lie WAS
unable to use his lower limbs for over forty
eight hours. We are pleased to be able to
state, however, that he is improving, and
is now able to be out.
An Elkton gentleman purchased a fine
lot of chickens the other day, aud carefully
cooped them, promising himself many
dainty bake and broil therefrom. Alas,
however, for human expectations. the
spoiler came that night, and in the morn
ing he found his coop deserted.
An outdoor temperance meeting will
be held in front of the Methodist Church,
in North East, this evening if the weather
is unfavorable it will be held in the churchc.
ABB speakers will be present. The North
East Cornet Band will be present, when
they will appear in their new uniforms.
We this week received several letters
from North East, from friends of the par
Elephants in the recent cowhiding affair
that occurred in that town. AS they differ
widely in their statements, we refrain from
publishing any of them. The matter will
be fully Investigated next week. in our
count.
-Theo. J. Vanneman, Esq, agent of
the Royal Canadian Insurance Company,
was in town, on Thursday, for the purpose
of settling the loss sustained by that COM
pany by the burning of the barn on the
farm of Ex-Sheriff Thomas, a few months
ago. The matter was settled and the
money paid over.
There will be Jubilee and Quarterly
Meeting at Cedar Hill (Gritlith's Chapel.
commencing on Saturday, the 10Th instant
and holding over Sabbath. Love Feast,
Sabbath morning, at Q o'clock; a sermon
at II O'Clock by P. S. Henry, of Baltimore;
| at and 7.30 o'clock p. NJ. preaching by
Rev. E. w. Scott.
"A large and enthusiastic temperance
meeting was held in the NJ. f. Church,
, at Charlestown, on Sunday night last. Mr.
Harry st. Clair spoke. Sixty-three signed
| the pledge, among whom were twenty
young men, who were regular drinkers. A
Christian Temperance organization was
formed, with Samuel Logan, Esq, as
President.
"A rail bird shooter on the marsh, on
Monday last, made double shot, hitting
bird and another gunner at the same time.
Mr.. Jacob Lothian, the unwilling target,
was quite badly peppered about the face,
one or two pellets striking in close proxim-
ity to his eye. At first it was thought that
the eye was seriously damaged, but this,
we have since understood, is not the case.
An exchange thinks that the most
important improvement now needed is a
kind of green corn with a handle growing
out of each end of the cob. This, of course,
would be an advantage; but what large
percentage of our American citizens are
most praying for is kind of green corn
that will timidly and submissively release
its hold upon the cob before the awful
"A company of ladies and gentleman of
this town are preparing for series Of
Martha Washington Tea Parties and
Tableaux, to be given at Odd Fellows Hall,
beginning on Wednesday, the 10Th instant.
They will be under the same management
that conducted SO successfully the last
tableaux given at the Hall. The proceeds
will be applied to charitable purposes.
While Mr.. John Galaher, of this town,
was cunning on the marsh, on Thursday,
his powder, which " as in an open cunning
box, ignited from spark from the dis,
charge of his gun, and exploded, scatter
ing things generally Mr.. G. escaped with
out injury, save slight scorching. \
package of powder wrapped in paper lying
by the side of the box, did not explode.
The wrapper, however, took fire and it was
thrown overheard. Cunning for the time
being was suspended by the occupants of
that boat.
"A cow, belonging to Mr.. VIM. McNa
NEE, of this town, came very near being
victim to mud suflocation on Tuesday,
She pastures in Towards meadow, along
one side of which the race Of " Head of Elk
Mills" passed. The race bank was broken
last week, and the gap was filled in with
Vic SUI luuI lIo!I lue DotlOul. over ILLS
newly-made embankment she attempted to
walk, and into it almost to her horns size
Immediately sank. With timbers, shovels
and ropes she was, after great effort re-
leased, a wiser but very muddy cow.
The camp meeting of the colored
people, in Mitchells woods, has passed
through watery trials this week The
Meeting, however, has been kept up, and
will continue over tomorrow, when
Amanda Smith, the celebrated colored re-
vivalist, is expected to be present. Rev.
Mr.. Ridgway, of this town, was announced
to preach on Sunday last, but he failed to
reach the ground in season, and his place
was supplied by minister from Baltimore
Mr.. Ridgway delivered brief address at
the close of the sermon. Good order has
prevailed at this meeting
"A shooting gallery has been opened in
the old Granite Hall restaurant building
operated in this wise; Five cents is charg-
ed for three shots. If the marksman hits
the bulls eye once out of the three, he
receives cigar; and if he hits it three
times, the proprietor pays him twenty five
cents. They have also another target in
the form of man, for the benefit of those
who are not marksmen. At this, base balls
are thrown, five cents being charged for
three throws. If the head of the man is |
hit once out of three, cigar is given; if it
is struck by all three balls, the thrower
receives a quarter. This establishment is
patronized largely by the youth Of our
town. We take this to be bad school in
which to educate our boys.
SwINDLED.-On Tuesday Of last week,
Mr.. Thomas Kennerd of this county, was
swindled out of two hundred dollars by
sharper, in Philadelphia, under the follow
ing circumstances: He was met at the