Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1892-02-20
SALT TIL: BAY.
The Citizens of Stockton AnNi-
Gus for it to be Done.
STOCKTON. Mn. Fell. II.

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Editors Messenger The citizens OF this
section of Worcester county greatly feel
the need of having an inlet cut from the
Atlantic Ocean la SynepuXcnt bay, al or
near Winter Quarter Beach. by which
the now fresh and siagnant water al the
bay may become sailed and fitted for the
growing of oysters and other salt water
luxuries. We have at least two hundred
square miles of as fine "A body oi water ms
can he found in the United States for the
propagation oi fish, oysters, CLAIMS, etc,
To say nothing of the fine cunning which
il offers la those in search OF game. II
this body of water can he property sailed
il will he worth hundreds of thousands oi
dollars year To this county and State, SO
il is well worth not only our considcra
iion. but that Of every citizen of Norces-
ter county. ms i, will contribute TO the
prosperity of everyone.
We remember few years ago when
Green Run Inlet was open that the bay
was supplied with fish, oysters and game
in abundance and know when there was
plenty of CLANS a. reast of South Point
shoals clear 10 Chincoteagne Island
Scin hauling and hook and line fishing
was fine sport all up the bay. Now il Is
thing of the past but, il the people will
turn in and help nature 10y cutting an in
let, providence may smile on us again
and keep il open. Just look at the siua
ton for a moment-it has only been a few
years since this bay was dotted with small
and large boats of all classes. engaged in
fishing, claiming and oystering while now
il is rare thing To see one. unless some
of the gunners up the county hear Of IA few
ducks flying this way and then you may
see one or two boats in pursuit of them
As all resources of food have vanished
from the feeding grounds the ducks and
geese gave out and they became an easy
prey Ia the sportsman. One OF our old
and expert gunners is still living who can
prove that some twenty-five Years ago he
killed in one days cunning mind YOU -
black ducks, - geese and over 60 hrani.
Now this condition can he re-esiablished
without doubt If the people get fully
aroused Ia the work of cutting the said
inlet. So much for the fish, CLANS and
wild fowl.
Now we will say something about the
oyster industry. In 1872, if make no
mistake, you could stand at Georges
Island Landing and count in sight AZ
schooners and sloops waiting to be loaded
for the northern markets with oysters all
caught from the natural rocks of the bay.
and in TWO weeks these boats were nearly
all loaded and gone and the fish boat
loaded was back and ready 10 load again;
the prices ranged from seventyfive.cents to
one dollar and ihiity cents "a bushel: which
the oystermen well remember Why not
the people ar0u st from sense of duty
To such an enterprise and have those good
old times returned again? We think If
the people of this county will volunteer
To help the cause il can he done with
very little expense To any one person as
we understand that Chincoteague, Green
backville and Franklin City are ready
and willing 10 help us out. And if peo-
pie from another state are willing To help
Us, why not try and raise courage 10 help
ourselves? II the people of the county
get aroused To the work of cutting the
inlet il will he small matter To accom-
plish the work. The simple reason that
Winter Quarter Beach has been chosen as
the proper place for cutting said inlet is
because we have broad hay aud deep
water running clear To the beach at this
point and narrow and level beach To
cut through and we think with this vast
body of water To support il that there can
be no doubt of success We would be glad
to see the papers published in this
county advocate the cause and for some
of our citizens who are more experienced
and more familiar with the surroundings
of our bay than ! am explain more plainly
the situation We want 10 hear from them.
We understand that Mr.. Dilworlh one of
the owners OF the beach ut the point
where we propose TO cut the inlet, will
give the right of way and will assist in
the work. The time and arrangement
for cutting this inlet may hereafter be
agreed upon by calling meetings and ap-
pointing committees 10 make such neccs-
saiy arrangements as to advance the
work. We hope Ia hear through the
papers from the people favorable reports
Of tins enterprise. spoke of the advan-
tage the cutting of this inlet would be To
all the people of the county and | will
Try and make some statements TO show the
advantage: ! think ii would advance rel
estate along the entire bay, that il would
bring more labor and there would he
more demand for the sale of lois for
building purposes which would require
lumber To build the extra houses aud give
employment 10 carpenters and hundreds
of others; merchants would he greatly
benefited and ought TO encourage the
good work and advocate the cause
JoHN H. BUKEAGE
Report of Cool Spring School for
january 1892.
Isl Arithmctic.-lst, Geo. W. Mount :
I'd, Chas Mount.
I'd Arithmctic.-lst, Allie Maddox I'd.
Willie Layfield ID, Samuel Parsons