The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1902-10-04
LETTER FROM WASHINGTON.

The political news that is daily reach
ing us is indeed cheering. 'to the boys
of 1910" Much of it is not made public
for fear that some might Slackcn their
efforts: not that there are fears of de-
feat but that we wish to have Il decisive
majority. Such change in the feelings
Of party was never known before. \
few weeks ago there were douhters and
grmblrrs, but now every Wing is sang
uinc of success. and eager for the day of
battle to arrive. when they are bound to
conquer Il victory.
The battle wakes warm in Virginia
and the Loco that expect an easy victory
there ''reckonS without his host"
Stranger things have come to pass that
Virginia is going for Scott Many think
twill be strange indeed if she don't
The young stock of Virginia Wings are
the right twill; the seed has been sown
and the harvest is near at hand.
Th" Wings of North Carolina say to
doubt them not, they will be found as in
10, n. '4S-al straight. Kentucky and
Tennessee no Wing doubts and no Loco
hopes to carry Louisiana is right sure:
fIorida not much fears of. and Georgia
W" more than hope for.
So goes the South. Maryland and Della
ware you know something of yourself.
ami it is useless to say much about them
but one word I'll say: that when our on
pon"ntS hear the returns from Baltimore
there will he some dismal groanings.
When we como to the North. and
Northwest. they will do wonders for old
Chippewa.
In business point of view this city is
rapidly improving. | see the faces of
som" of the often beaten but never van
IuShrd Wing stock Of old Cecil occa-
| >ipnally. pcrambuIating our highways
I land byWayS The Cecil Wings are Il
| N"hr band that never hnched on the
field of battle, but when the National
conflict came. never faltcrcd from the
h!>tln% bnyon"t: and we truly hope in
| h" coming contest they will show the
| British and IocofocoS they don't fear
| cold steel
| Leaving Free Trade and other matters
ont of the question. which the British
wish much to see established in this
country. and which would be millions in
their capaciouS pockets. they would
| sooner much. see Winfield Scott who
BUNDLED their naughty arrogance at
Lundy'S Lane and Chippewa. rejected
| in his American fellow citizens. than to
| have Free Trade with all the world.
Many thinking Democrats know this and
| for that reason will give him their sup
port. rather than British throatS both at
home and abroad. should grow hoarSc
! shouting and hurrahing over the defeat
Of Americas greatest living General.
ami that defeat too accomplished by her
own sons. Cecil county | hope. and am
sure. will do her duty, let the result be
what it may: though of Il glorious one.
where is that Wing that now can doubt.
Where is one Some could he found
som" weeks ago. but now. they no more
sing that song" and all are Sanguine of
SuccuS>.
The National Washington Monument
rising slowly: the grounds around the
Smithsonian Institute are being very
handsomely laid ont and planted with
trees: til" wings of the Capitol are pro-
crossing: Il Large number Of hands are
employed ut the Navy Yard. and the
improvements on the Patent Office are
progressing t" Il close. New steamboats,
and vessels are building at our wharvcs,
ana ther" Hr" hourly arrivals and de-
rAlurcS, showing unmiStakahc Signs of
Increasing commercial prosperity. and in
tact. which ever way YOU turn. You will
hhh the evidences that Washington is
on the forward march; she is going
ahead. SPECTATOR.