The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-07-28

on Thursday morning last, in about two
hours. We wonld like to hear from the
man that can do better in the same length
of time.
When a lady lsome ladies, at least
makes dive and a grab at her skirt, a
fellow feels very much like lodging, for
she acts for all the world as if she was
going for brick.
1t must have been Mrs. Darlington
who said that men are not fit to he trusted
with arms to use against Il mob, unless
time comes to shoot.
-Wm. Z. Howard, ESD, raised on his
farm in Back Creek nelk, 1900 bushels of
wheat on Go acres, an average of 90 bush
els to the acre; this was on new land, with
the use of but a small quantity of fertilizer.
-Messrs. Scott & Bro. are receiving
large supplies of coal at their wharves.
The coal is transported on canal barges
propelled by steam. Quite number have
arrived and discharged their cargo during
the week.
The Governor has authorized the in.
crease of the militia force of the State.
Recruiting is going on rapidly for the Fifth,
Seventh and Eighth regiments. For the
latter regiment one company each is being
recruited in Bel Air and Havre de Grace.
Port Deposit was aroused, on Sunday
evening, by the appearance of body of
tramps. The citizens thought they were
strikers and that raid was to be made
\ force was organized and the town guard
ed. The tramps proving to be peaceable,
however, the excitement soon subsidized.
An individual at the Marley picnic,
on Wednesday evening, mistook a water
cracker for half dollar and attempted to
pay his bill with it. 1t is also rumored
that Maryland biscuit split in twain were
passed on some of the managers for the
same coin.
Col. 1. d. Davis, Capt. ]. E. Wilson
and Lieut.. L. Marshall Haincs, OF this town,
have received authority from the Governor
to recruit company of thirty day men, to
be mustered into the Eighth Regiment,
now forming in Baltimore. The men will
receive the same pay and rations as United
States troops.
The south bound train, yesterday morn
ing, parted-in consequence of the break
ing of coupling-on the down grade
mile or two above town. The engineer
was compelled to run mile or two below
the depot-where there is an up grade-to
prevent collision between the two sec
tions of the train.
General Ticket Agent jenkins, of New
York, was in Elkton, on Thursday. Mr..
Jenkins is agent for all the leading rail-
aoads and steamship lines, and sells tickets
to all parts of the world. He says that the
strike has caused a great falling off in
travel, the sale of tickets during the past
week being less than three hundred per
cent of the usual sales.
An exciting pig chase took place on
North street, the other day. The Bailiff
pressed three colored boys into an attempt
to arrest two juvenile porkers, who were
violating the law by foraging upon the
public streets. The chase attracted deal
of attention, and for time to Strike was
forgotten. One of the piggies was over
hauled and brought to grief, but the other
escaped.
Subscriptions are out for another con-
cert by Profs. May, whose recent entertain
ment was so much enjoyed by those who
were present. Tuesday evening, the 31st
instant, is named as the time. We trust
our citizens will respond promptly, that
the public may have another opportunity
Of enjoying the fine performances of these
talented musicians. The paper is at Frazer's
drug store.