The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-10-02
LETTER FROM CONOwINGO FRIDGE.
One of HarfOrd's Picturesque SpOts-A
Resort for sherman-COnOwingO
Town.

Town.
Hundreds of people go away from Hartford
county evey year to visit famous resorts who
do not know how much beautiful scenery lies in
their own county, within few hours drive of
their homes. Nearly all are familiar with the
Rocks of Deer Creek, that tower up to dizzy
height, in majestic grandeur but very little is
known of the picturesque beauty of the great Sus-
quehanna river, which forms the north eastern
boundary of Hartford county. A trip to Conowin-
go Bridge and Bald Friar would amply repay any
one who has never seen those spots. As you
approach Conowingo bridge from the Hartford
side the view of the river from the hills above
the bridge is extremely beautiful. The stream
is nearly mile wide: and is dotted with little
Huge ROCKS rear their heads above the rapid cur
rent, breaking it into little cascades or forming
between them pools of quiet water. The river
winds among hills whose sides, to the waters
edge, are covered with trees. On the Hartford
side, near the shore, isl stretch of water, called
Jobs Hole, the depth of which no plummet has
ever sounded. The origin of the name is obscur-
ed in mystery. 1t is an uncanny place to most
people. There are many legends connected with
this and other points on the river which ought to
be preserved. Altogether no more attractive
scene can be found in the county than the Susque-
hanna river about ConoWingo Bridge.
Conowingo is a noted resort for fishermen. -
The river abounds in the game black bass AS is
usual with fish, some days numbers of them can
be caught, but at other times they are as coy as
young girls just entering society. The requisites
for bass fishing are light fishing rod, stout line
unlimited patience. With these and a guide
familiar with the lurking places of the fish few
pass may De caught any Gay ana some Gays q large
string will reward the patient fisherman. Robert
Stewart and Jacob Barrow are both prepared
with boats for the accommodation of fishermen,
and know the river Whereabouts.
long bridge spans the river at this point. 1t
is owned by corporation, of which Mr.. james
BELL Ts I9s are and the
of Mr.. Joseph Ross, who lives on the Hartford
side, at the entrance to the bridge. The ap-
Hill, has been put in excellent condition by the
supervisor, Mr.. James 7. Knight. but a little
more work would still further improve it.
On the Cecil side of the river is the town of
Conowngo, with population of about 200. The
Columbia and Port Deposit Railroad passes
business-like air. The railroad agent is Mr.. S. j.
Caldwell who is also operator for the Western
Union Telegraph Company. The B. and o. Com
the manager of which is MIR. Joseph E. Worth
ington.
isl kept by Mr.. John F.. Alexander and the other
by MIR. Oliver Nichol. Mr.. Alexander was
formerly connected with hotel in Bel Air, kept
by the late Allen ]. Prigg.
There are also two general merchandise stores,
kept respectively by Messrs. X. P. Mcdowell &
Wo sp store g SafgSasrs Co.. and the
At the southern end of the town is the large
new flint mill of B. 6. and j.. G. Smith & Co
These gentlemen reside near Darlington, in Har-
ford county and are interested in the extensive
paper mills, below Conowingo. They are among
the most enterprsing citizens of the neighbour
hood
There is also blacksmith shop, in which Mr..
j. w. Dustin operates.
At Conowingo, also is the large residence and
handsome estate of Mr.. James G. Bell. 1t con-
tans 900 acres and is one OF the most attractive
places in the State. Mr.. Bell and his family spend
their summers on the Hudson river They are
expected home about the LIST of October. d.
THE BALTIMORE COLLECTORsHIP.
Washington Correspondence Baltimore san.
For some time past it has been currently re.
ported among Maryland politicians here that
Col. Webster, collector of the port of Baltimore
was willing to resign in the event of proper as.
surances that cX-Comptroller Heating, with
whom he is connected by marriage, should re-
ceiye the appointment. Although the state.
ment purported originally to have come from
one of these two gentlemen, it has not been &C.
cepted as reliable by those of good judgment,
for, OF course, both Col. Webster and Mr.. Keat
ing would be quite well aware that if such an
arrangement had been suggested it would not
have been listened to by the Executive or the
Secretary of the Treasury. Those who have
been circulating the statement will be interest
ed to learn that several weeks since Col. Web
ster called at the Treasury Department and had
private interview with the Secretary. He said
to Mr.. Manning that his Office was pleasant
one, and he was not anxious to surrender it, bu
IL the administration wished to make change
his resignation would be handed in immediatel y
on a notification to that effect. To this Mr.
Manning replied that there was no intention
then to take up Maryland offices where com
listing political situation in Maryland, Col
Webster is not likely to be asked to make goot
his offer 10 resign until after the Novembe
election at any rate.
Judge Ward, of the Abingdon, Va, Standard
said In his newspaper that "a man who would
go into convention to receive nomination
and not receiving it then bolt its action, woul,
steal the coppers off a dead ngger's eyes" DR.
VIM. White, who had done this very thing, con
strued the remark to reflect upon him, and or
Sunday laid in wait in a store in Abingdon ant
shot Ward as he was entering hotel opposite
Ward fell, but recovering on his knees shot a
relation of White, who was hiding behind
tree and whom he thought had fired at him. :
White then came out again with his gun AM
fired the second barrel at Ward, who fell again
Two of Whites relatives, including the one a
whom Ward had fired, then walked up and fire
seven shots into him as ne lay upon the ground
Wards condition Is considered serious. TIL
Standard is q Democratic newspaper Whit
having failed to get the Democratic nomina
nation for the Senate announced himself as a
independent candidate.
Goldsmith Maid, for years the queen of tn