The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-06-23

aye, that people are ready TO credit almost
all sorts of marvellous Or impossible stories,
while they are inclined to doubt the sim
plest facts.
The proceedings of the iftieth anniver-
sary of the Elkton Presbyterian Church, to-
gether with the addresses delivered upon
the occasion, held in the church on the 3rd
of May last, have been printed in pamphlet
form for distribution. They may be had by
calling upon the officials of the church.
Read carefully and fully the advertise
ment of the committee in charge of the
grand encampment at North East, on July
4th. The fair will begin on the 3rd and
be one of the largest gatherings, save those
OF the annual agricultural fair, ever in the
county. All who attend will be literally
provided with eatables. The railroad COM
pany have given greatly reduced fares
Mr.. John Dubois, of Havre de Grace,
Hartford county, has, or is about bringing
suit for damages against the Trustees of
the New York and Il ,ooklyn Bridge for in
fringement on his patent. in erecting the
piers or abutments at either side Of the river
on which the ends OF the great bridge rest.
Mr.. Dubois gained suit of this kind
against the Phla., Wilmington and Balti
more Railroad, some years ago and recov-
cred So, 900 damages.
The excursion of the Elkton Presbvte-
rian Sabbath School next Thursday will
undoubtedly be the most en- ioyahle one of
the season. The company will be select,
and every arrangement possible for the
comfort of guests has been made. The
steamer will start from Singerley's wharf,
and return to same, avoiding the vexation
and delay of getting to and from the land
ng. The Elliton Cornet Band will accom-
pany the school, and entertain them with
choice music.
A committee of the directors of the Bo-
hernia Bridge Company, u.der authority of
the County Commissioners, have sent out
to stock holders Il proposition TO accept a
pro rata dividend of the sinking fund or
surplus held by the company, afterthe claim
Of the State is paid at the rate of % cents
on the dollar, for the purpose of making 1t
4 free bridge. Under this arrangement the |
stockholders would receive about 60 cents |
on the dollar. There is but little doubt but
that all will accept this offer.
The success of the excursion of the NJ |
+. Sabbath School of North East to Toll
chester, on Thursday, was Il matter of graf
iticati"n to the managers. They had held a
fair for the purpose of raising money TO de.
fray the expenses of the Sabbath School,
making about $50 not surprising that they
would realize enough from the profits of I'll"
excursion. This fear was, however ground.
less as the excursion not only paid ex peilSeS
hnt left a liberal margin for profit which
they now have rs we'll as the $50 raised at
the festival.
The Delaware College commencement
exercises We're held on the college campus
at Newark Oh Wednesday, the 10Th instant
The graduating class numbered but four
Their names and degrees are as follows:
Bachelor of Science, William IL. Head,
Wilmington, and j. Bernard Cusil, ST
Georges; bachelor of Laws, John &. Gray,
Georgrtown, and James =. Ware, Provi-
dtnce, Il. |. The degree of Master of Arts
was conferred on Austin ii. Merrill, of Po-
comoke City, Md. The honorary degree of
Doctor of Divinity was conferred on Rev.
j. i. Duhamel, of Philadelphia and that
of Doctor of Philosophy ON Prof Edward
ID. Porter, of the University of Minnesota.
Mr.. p. II. Irwin. under whose i'm
mediate direction the survey has been
made, and Col. W. NJ. Patton, under
whose direction the bridge will be built.
were the guests of Mr.. l.. b. McBabe at
Port Deposit, on Monday last On Tues.
day they inspected the stone quarries at
that place, operated by the late John
keaveney. known as the Gross quar-
ries and have leased them, and will
utilize them in securing The granite and
stone necessary for building the piers and
approaches of the bridge, &c. -Wtrre de
Gr"rc Rep"6litau.