The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1878-01-26

and Thomas McElroy were also held as
witnesses for the State and accompanied
the trio.
Last Thursday afternoon, Baliff A. P.
Shockley impounded four hogs, belonging
to citizen of the town, which were caught
running at Large in the streets in violation
of the town ordinance Some time Wed
nesday night these same porkers made their
escape from the pound and were found by
the Bailiff, on Thursday morning, safe and
sound in the pen of their owner. This is
the third time that the Baiiif has had these
troublesome swine impounded, bnt has not
been able to collect the fine in either case.
On Friday night of last week, the Elk
ton Cornet Band, under the leadership of
Howard Titus, serenaded Governor Gloome
in compliment of his election to the L. S.
Senate; and ON last "Wednesday night, the
North East Band came to Elkton in the
0 p. NJ. train and also serenaded him. After
discoursng some fine music, each of the
bands partook of the Senator'S hospitality.
We have no doubt the new Senator will
soon be as popular with the statesmen of
his native county.
B NJ Crawford, Jr., of the Second
district, who was until recently associated
with Alexander Maxwell, as one of the
proprietors of the National Hotel, at Mid
dletown, Del, and who recently, disposed
of his interest in it and went on a ducking
expedition from Elkton to the Snsquehanna
flats. is supposed to have been foully dealt
with. On the 18th instant, a cousin of Mr..
C. received letter purporting to have been
written by him, which was mailed on the
Kansas and Fort Scott Railroad, and which
stated that the writer was in dying con-
dition, etc. The whole matter is shrouded
in mystery, which the gentleman's friends
are trying to clear away.
Rev. Fay H. Purdy, the evangelist,
paid Elkton flying visit, on Wednesday
last. He came on the evening train and
preached in the NJ. E. Church at night. He
is still on the old salvation line; and has no
sympathy with popular religion of the day.
He has been constantly at work for eleven
weeks, holding meetings night and day.
He has been engaged at churches in Jersey
City, Elizabeth City, n. j., Philadelphia,
Milford, Del, and Greensboro in this State.
At the latter place most wonderful revival
is in progress. His many friends in this
county will be pleased to hear that his
health is good and that he looks in excel
lent gospel fighting trim. On Thursday
afternoon he went to Havre de Grace, where
he spent the night and returned to Phila-
delphia, on Friday, to fulfill an engage
ment in that city.
On last Monday morning, Oliver Glenn
son went out to the barrens northwest of
Ekton, and took his pack of hounds with
him in order to have a hunt. Pretty soon
they raised a sly old reynard, who made off
toward Mechanics Valley, with the dogs
after him in full cry; but when Ieynard
reached the valley he concluded he would
return to the barrens again, which he did
and led the pack a devious trail till o clock
in the evening, crossing Little Elk many
times and travelling all over the country
from Sites Mill to Fair Hill. He finally
hoed in a woods near Jacob Rambo's place,
and his pursuers stopped up the hole in
tending to dig him out the next morning;
but when they visited the hole for that
purpose they found reynard had saved
81, Io
self and made his escape.
1t was midnight the dividing line be-
tween Tuesday aud Wednesday-and the
gentle rays of Luna's fair face were lightly
shrouded with fleecy clouds. The quiet
old town to all appearances was wrapped
in slumber. The occasional howl of some
disconnected watch dog alone broke the
stiffness of the night. Yet country lad
was entering the sleepy village at one of
the main entrances, moving with quick
step and unsuspecting mien, -perhaps to
summon a physician, little dreaming that
foul demons were lurking around watching
his footsteps. A secret fear came over this
youth as four burly figures arose into view
in the misty, dreary confines on his right,
and moved quickly towards him, eonvers-
ing in low, muffled tones, and evidently
bent on intercepting his passage. Natu-
rally enough, he quickened his footsteps,
but only to be aware of the fact that the
upon him from behind. After moving in
this way for fifty or sixty yards. the youth
took by street, hoping thus to get rid of
his now troublesome, and by far too per-
sonal, followers He became aware, on
abrupting turning the corner, that his pur-
suers had increased their speed to brisk
run and were within few yards of him.
Believing that discretion was the better
part of valor, he Immediately bid them
"good night" and sped forth on his Grand,
followed by his mysterious pursuers, who
shouted "shoot him-shoot him. and
crack after crack pealed forth on the still
ness of the night, and the bullets flew
harmlessly through the air. The lad, in
tent on his mission, moved carelessly on,
neither caring nor fearing now, as he had
completely outdistanced even the most
fleet footed assailunt Believing that there
was no further danger from this brave band,
and that they could not strike an elephant
or side of barn, or capture a flock of
geese without reinforcement, the lad took
a position behind a gate post and quietly
awaited further developments. Pretty
soon the braves appeared upon the scene,
putting and blowing like porpoises. They
began looking nervously around, feeling
badly that he had made his escape as they
began to think what report to make to
their chieftain, who occupied high station
in the big treasure house of the county,
and who, in hasty and excited tones now
inquired the cause of their excitement.
Aud now hear them, We gods. They then
Strengthened themselves up to their fullest
height, and assuming bravery that would
have done credit to the Queens Imperial
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