The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-05-12


MORE HORSE THIEy A sorrel horse,
years old three white feet and white nose,
with double carriage, linen covered seats,
was stolen from the premises of Joseph w.
+ Reynolds, Esq, in Port Deposit, on Mon
+ day night last. Mr.. Reynolds oilers a re-
ward for their recovery.
EXCURSION TICKETS.-The railroad COM
pany have been issuing this week, com
mencing on Thursday, excursion tickets to
! Philadelphia for the remarkably low price
of $1.j0 including admission to the Per.
manent Exhibition. We sincerely hope
that no one will attempt any violation of
the Company's rules in regard to these
tickets. It these are observed, we think
we may calculate upon a renewal of the
excursion tickets generally.
INCENDIARIsM.-The stable of Henry
Greenfield, Esq, at Kimbleville, Chester
country, was destroyed by fire, Oh Monday
night last. An attempt was made some
two weeks ago by an unknown incerdiary
to destroy the building, but the fire was
discovered and extinguished before it gained
much Roadway. The scoundrel had also
shaved the tail of horse in the stable 1t
is hoped the perpetrator of this act may be
brought to justice. -Orf0rd Press.
RECEPTIoN.-A very pleasant and largely
attended reception was given to Mr.. and
Mrs. r. T. c. Crouch, on Tuesday evening
by Mr.. VIM. Falls and lady, of the Howard
House, the parents of the happy bride. It
was quite brilliant affair, and greatly en-
joyed 10y all present. A magnificent table
was spread, to the contents Of which ample
respect YVES paid. The evening was spent
in conversation aud social enjoyment. The
Eikton Band was present and furnished
some sweet music. The company separa
ted about eleven o'clock, many OF them no
doubt devoutly wishing that marriages
would multiply in Elkton.
HOLLY HALL.-This beautiful place,
ahalf mile from town, the old family resi-
dence of the late General Sewall, and
since the residence of Jas. E. Barroll, late
deceased, has been fitted up as a place of
Summer resort. 1t is under the manage
ment Of a lady of culture and refinement;
one whom, we doubt not, Will render the
already attractive spot still more pleasant
to any who may sojourn with her. To the
dust choked city deuiZen, painting fer free
air, grassy lawns, shady bowers and cozy
hooks, nowhere could he approach nearer
the realization of his fondest dreams than
at Holly Hall. 1t is an exceedingly beauti
full place, and if this should meet the eye
of any one desiring to be really comforta-
BILE during the Summer months, take oar
word for it. you can find that comfort here.
SWINDLING THE FARMERs.-A confidence
operator, giving the name of G. A. Hen
derson, claiming to be from Baltimore, has
recently been doing quite a lively business
among the farmers in adjoining counties.
We haven't heard of his presence in Cecil,
but it is well to be on the lockout for him.
He proposes to secure subscriptions to a
periodical called the Agrieulturist, with 80
cents worth of seed thrown in, all for 81 90,
pretending that although these terms would
not pay, he was sure that the quality of
the seed would be so satisfactory that here
after they would order largely through him.
and in this way the deficiency would be
made up. He is well built man, five feet,
seven inches high, brown hair aud whiskers,
and a good taiker, pretending thorough
knowledge Of everyb body and everything,
especially in the neighborhood i'll which he
is operating.
THoUGuT He Was MAZDA prominent
Philadelphia dentist, formerly resident of
this town, recently passed through all the
horrors of & first-class scare, in consequence
of having been bitten by Il spitz dog
While handling one of these little varmints
a few weeks ago, he was bitten by the
vicious animal. Since then his thoughts
have run much upon hydrophobia in all its
horrors. A few days ago, feeling ''kind of
queer all over" accompanied with sore
throat, sure symptoms to him, of course,
he started with steaming Precipitation upon
his brow, to hunt up DR.. Gross. He LAID
his case before that eminent N. d., who
assured him that he was without the least
symptoms of the disorder This comlorted
him somewhat, but desiring further assur-
ance, he called on several other physicians,
none of whom could he convince that he
was mad. He returned to his home, where
he remained for several days, momentarily
expecting to fall off into raving spasms
The rabies not coming on, however, he
finally began to resume his usual calm
frame Of mind, and has finally concluded
that he wont go mad But the scare he
declares, was the most dreadful he ever
experienced.
Town ELECTIoN.-The town election.
agreeable to the act of incorporation, was
held last Monday, and resulted in the cleo
ton of DR.. II. II. Mitchell, r. G. Reese,
R. f. lamar, P. H. Cleaver, T. Drennen
and John Partridge.
The election was run in the same cid
absurd and ridiculous way that always has
characterized the town elections here. MIR
A., for instance, wishes to be Bailiff, and
he selects ticket that will give him the
office, if he and his friends can get that
ticket elected. Then Mr.. b., who would
like to be Bailiff too, selects another ticket.
composed of his friends, personal and po-
litical, with a like object in view, while
those who own the property and pay the
taxes, take but little part in the matter,
few of item voting, aud many Of them re-
framing from doing so. This seems like
putting the "cart before the horse and at
first sight would seem to be absurd but
when we come to think further of the mat
ter, we find but little difference between
this way of conducting the town election
here, and that of conducting any other
election, National, State, or municipal
Our geutlemanly candidates for the position
of Bailiff have the honesty to say they are
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