The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-09-28

MIR. VIM. G.. Carter, in the livery busi-
ness, in this town, lost very valuable
horse, this week. 1t was the same animal
that was seriously hurt recently when be-
ing driven from Elk Landing, on the occa-
sion Of one of the Colchester excursions.
Pork Latin
Senex Mater Hubbard
Ivit ad cupboard
Ut obibeat poor canem bone;
Sed quinn she ivissett there
The cupboard erat bare,
Eft sic miser dog habuit none.
DIR. Seaton, who has travelled extern
sively in Palestine, will lecture in Odd Eel
lows Hall, in this town, on October 3rd
He is said to be an eloquent and interest
ing speaker, and we hope to see him re-
ceived by full house.
A little son of Theodore Ewing. Esq,
living on the otoraro near Rowlandsvilie'
while playing in his fathers barn, last
Sunday, accidentally fell, and broke his
arm so badly that it was thought for a
time that his hand would have to be am
putated.
The tent meeting is still in progress,
ON the Port Deposit road, two miles from
North East, under the charge of Rev. Jos
Travis. of Philadelphia. Services to night
at II o'clock, and on tomorrow tSabbathl
experience meeting at 81 O'Clock; preach
ing at lOt a. NJ, and at 81 and y r. N.
The bachelor boys who do the printing
in our Office mourn the loss Of one OF their
number, who very unexpectedly bid good
bye to the land Of single blessedness, last
Wednesday evening, and embarked upon
the placid sea of matrimony. We wish
him and his mate pleasant and prosper
Gus voyage.
William Moore, living on Grant ave-
nue., near the colored church, assaulted his
nephew, John A. Scarr, on Tuesday last,
for which he was arrested by Bailiff Shock
lev and taken before Justice Foard, who
gave him hearing and fined him 81 and
costs, amounting to 81 CG, which he paid
and went his way. 1t would seem from
this that the fighting ground of the pugil-
istic Africans is now confined TO the region
north Of High street.
President Williams, of the Wesleyan
College, at Wilmington, Del, made us a
brief call this week. He reports that the
year opened with larger attendance than
last year. He also says that he feels JUST
fled in lowering the charge, SO that he can
hereafter furnish 4 school which will be
cheap as we'll as elegant and genuine. The
young ladies' who were there last year are
delighted with the change in their material
comforts.
"A number Of drunken tramps got into
a row at the depot last Monday evening,
during the prevalence of which two of the
gentry were badly beaten. Mr. Wells, the
agent, informed Bailif Shockley, who
made raid upon them and arrested those
who received the beating. who were not
quite as fleet footed as the others. But a.
they had committed no offense, they were
released, after promising to leave the town,
which they Immediately did in double quick
time.
1t was not an Elkton girl with banged
hair, but it was Cecil county girl, who
lar of Philadelphia dandy. They were
together at dull entertainment: 81 wish, y
said she, with yawn, "that had staid
1t home and read my novel;" Here am
L. s..l. u,t.s A.
"read me from title page to fiuis. -
Thank you," said she, surveying him
coolly. but excuse me, | never read
Mird-rate fiction"
"A large rabid Newfoundland dog made
its appearance at the village Of st. Angus
tine, ON Bohemia Manor, last Saturday, and
Immediately commenced an attack upon
all the other animals that came in its way.
1t bit hog and three dogs in the village,
after which it started west towards Bohe,
mia bridge. biting all the dogs that it met.
1t is said to have crossed the Bohemia bridge
while four women were on it fishing, none
Of whom were molested by it. After reach
ing Sassafras Neck it crossed the bridge
over Scotchman's creek, and is said to
have taken southerly route and disap.
peared.
We are in receipt Of pamphlet copy
Of the very excellent address, a. Hard
Times and their Remedy" delivered by
the Hon. Thos. +. Bayard, at Mcfarland s
grove, near Newport, Del, in aid of the
NJ. z. Church, of that town, on the o9th
Of August last. This important subject is
not tre..ed by Mr.. Bayard from partisan
standpoint, but is a statesmanlike and ad
mirable presentation of it. Copies of the
address can be had through the Rev H. ).
Thompson, Newport, or by addressing
Messrs. James S Webb, Wilmington, the
to mission purposes by the Newpor,
church.
John McClay, who drives Geo. Wit
worth's cart, had a narrow escape from a
serious accident at the North street cross
ins, on the railroad, last Monday morning
An engine and tender were bound north
anu fci ucaTlf WIN MS ubEst aut
cart. The sooner the railroad company
place fiagman at this crossing, the bettcl
it will be. Almost every day somebod,
comes within an ace of being killed there
or at the crossing near the FELTON, House
and by and by a collision will take plac,
"A train will he wrecked and the compan,
be subjected to great loss, all of which
by the exercise Of a little prudence, ma,
be avoided.
Sheriff Boulder having been informed
by those who had been annoyed by the occur
renee that certain persons were in the habi,
of violating the law and profaninp the Sab
bath day by cunning on the marsh below
the junction Of the Big and Littl. Elks
made the necessary preparations to visi,
that place last Sunday morning and arrest
the offenders. But the tide was not suili
GENTLY high for cunning that morning,
and consequently no violation Of the Law