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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-09-09
The Habeas Corpus Case Of Erasmus
''t' Lew, T.

The final hearing before Judge Alexan-
der of the habeas corpus case of Erasmus
Levy, who was arrested some two or three
weeks ago on the charge of being connec-
ted with robbery of the Milford Bank, of
Delaware, was fixed for Saturday morning.
At the time appointed, Levy, with his
counsel, John II. Ing, Esq was present
in court, there being, however no one. in
attendance to represent the authorities Of
the State of Delaware. Mr.. Ing, after re-
ferring to the arrest of Levy in this city
by the police, aud his committal to Jail by
Justice Spicer on the charge of robbing
the bank, said that Levy had been prepar-
ed from the first to prove his entire inno-
cence. Mr.. Ing then explained why it
was that his client had visited the town
of Dover. His wife had. been on visit
for two or three weeks at country town
in the State of Delaware, aud he had star
ted, on the Saturday previous to his arrest,
for the purpose of returning with her to
Baltimore. When he reached Dover Oh
Saturday night, he learned that she had left
for Baltimore while he was coming to
that place. 1t was therefore necessary for
him to remain until Monday morning be-
fore be could return to Baltimore
Since the arrest the officers of the bank
had become convinced that Levy had no
connection with the robbery, and had sent
him by mail certificate to that effect,
signed by the President, as an atonement
and exculpation from the charge. A re-
quest had also been sent by the officers Of
the bank to the Governor of Delaware ask
ing the withdrawal of the requisitton for
Levy on the Governor of this State. Mr..
Ing further said that his client has secured
the affidavits Of Isaac i Lofand, Juo NJ.
Stratus and Thos, o. Culbreth, citizens
OF Dover, Delaware, sworn to before iona.
than Pratt, Justice of the Peace for
Kent county, Del, which entirely proved
an ahbi. Under these circumstances BIO
desired the Cou to admit his client to
bail, until such time as the official paper
from the authorities of Delaware for the
withdrawal Of the requisition could be re-
ceived. "'' '
Judge Alexander remarked that he had
received from the Presi lent of the Farm
ers and Mechanics Bank of Milford, Del
aware, letter stating that since the requi:
.sition, tie officers of the bank had become
convinced of the ability of MIR. Levy to
establish his innocence, by showing that
he was at Dover, Delaware, On the Sat
urday night and Sunday, and up to Mon
day morning at six o'clock, when the bank
at Milford was robbed; and that having
no desire to prosecute Mr.. Levy no one
on behalf of the bank would appear before
the Court. ''
The Judge further stated that tho pa
pers referred to by the counsel had bcea
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-09-09

CosT OF LIVING AT NEWPORT, R. L.
"A correspondent of the Springfield Re-
publican says in reference to the cost of
summering at Newport a.. .-"
Many cottages at Newport still remain
unoccupied, and accommodations at the
public houses can be obtained. Whether
common sense has got the better of peo-
pies inrlinations, and they have, with
Spartan .frmness, determined to retrench
expenses for the sake Of the couhtry's
credit, or whether necessity is the only
virtue to which shoddy can lay claim, l
leave for the wise to determine, simply
stating the fact that the number of visiters
here is as one to two of last year. After
all, | am afraid this change is owing en-
tirely to the rise of gold. There are few
persons able to pay IS day for a moder-
ate degree Of pleasure, which is the amount
paid out by young men about hotels
And if you aspire to the luxury of a car
riage, without which existence here, I'M
less you live on the water, loses its great
est charm, the modest sum of $500 per
month is required to keep up a 'respecta-
BILE establishment, A cottage for the sea-
son, beginning in June and terminatingin
November, costs all the way from $500 to
81 400, according to situation and size.--
OF course the houses are fully furnished
throughout-lineu and silver excepted
or at least pretend to be. Many of the
cottages are built to rent for the summer
season only, the owner moving with his
family to- other quarters during the
months when comfort is most required 4,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-09-09

The total number of votes to which
these States are entitled is 226. A MAORI
ty of this electoral college is necessary to
an election, and that majority is one hun
dred and fourteen votes.
The Chicago Convention consists of
four hundred and tifty-two delegates, each
delegate entitled to half vote. 1t will be
seenshat the votes of New York; Penn
sylvania, Ohio, illinois, Indiana, New Jer-
sey and California constitute majority of
the Convention. These seven States will
have.it in their power to elect the Presi-
dent and Vice President if they vote for
the same persons. ....... .re>.,
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examined, and the Court was satisfied of
the entire Innocence Of Mr.. Levy. Here
ferred to the safeguard thrown around the
liberty of the citizen by the writ Of hoJeqs
corpus, which had been fully exemph6ed
iu this case. He-would await the certif-
cate from the Delaware authorities, and in
the meantime release Mr.. Levy upon bail
of 1000 until Saturday next, when he
would give written opinion in the case
The security was given by Mr. Levy's
father, and he was set at ibtrty.-Ga.
zefte.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-09-09
The Electoral College as it Now is.

The relative strength of The, several
States in the electoral college has been
considerably changed since the last Presi-
dental election, by the decenniai reappor-
lionment. Maine had 8 votes in 1860,
and in 1864 will have but z. Massachu-
sets also loses one, falling from - 10 IL ;
New York drops from 80 to 80; Penn
sylvania loses one, Ohio loses two and
Kentucky loses one. Alabama, Arkansas,
Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas,
Tennessee and Virginia will not be heard
of IN the electoral college. The vote OF
California will be increased from A to 5
votes; Illinois will advance from I to l6
votes; Iowa, which had A in 1860, will
now have 8; Wisconsin will have 8 III
stead of s.; Michigan increases 2 votes,
and Kansas with her three votes will be
added to the college. -. ....
The following is an accurate statement
of the number of, votes, to which each
State. likely to participate in the election.
will be entitled:
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-09-09

A Doc RAID.-The dogs of Centre
Vile, gu Monday night of last week, feel
ing hungry, and fresh meat being scarce
in. town, made quite formidable raid on
the sheep flick of Mr., James T. Earle,
near town, killing and wounding nine of
his most chnice sheep -four Of which
were killed outright, o. Tuesday morn
ing, Mr.. Earle came to town, and iudipg
the raiders, made a rstaliatory movement,
killing four of them. Since then call has
been quiet along the lines CentreriWs
(ni) Observer,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-09-09
ACCIDENT ON THE NoRriIRN CENTRAL

ACCIDENT ON THE NoRTIIRN CENTRAL
RAItwAY.-Quite a serious accident oc.
CURED on the Northern Central Railway,
near Parkton, about four o'clock on Satur-
day morning. 1t appears that train Of
coal hoppers was proceeding north, and
when near the point named above the traiu
parted is consequence Of coupling giving
away, The rear portion ran some distance
back upon the track and shortly after
walds was ran into by another train which
was going north, breaking seven of the
coal hoppers and somewhat injuriog the
locomotive of the rear train and causing
the engineer, George Frey, to be badly
scalded. james Allen, signal man of the
train which parted, and who was upon the
rear portion-and supposed to have been
asleep-was Instantly killed His body
was removed to his home, No. 2Sl Pres
ton street, where Coroner Greentree held
an inquest. Deceased was about twenty
six years old.-Gazette. .u..-,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-09-09

USE AND ABUsE,-The fashion of
sword presentations is almost original with
Americans, In Europe, a general seldom
gets be-diamonded blade, unless he has
rende'ei himself thoroughly conspicuous
by invincible courage and success in the
fell, Hero we give swords to any one
who will receive them, Many of our gen.
erals have already received balfa dozen and
probably employ them as skewers in the
domestic kitchen. Oae sword is enough
for soldier. If he does not put it to prac-
tical use for the honor of his country, it is
more than he needs or deserves.-N +.
Mercury. .....' ........--,. .........
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-09-09
ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that thirty
~ days from the date hereof, applica-
ton will be made, by petition, to the
County Commissioners of Hartford couil-
ty, to alter the location of the road run
ming parallel with Deer Greek, near Smiths
Mill. Said road to begin at point near
the stable of the subscriber, and running
between the Mill and the Creek, until it
inlersects the old road at Smithson,s
Bridge. "a JN0. S. SMITH.
September 8, 1864. -.-.,,
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brisk fighting that took place on Saturday and
Sunday, near Murffeesboro' between 5000 Con-
federate cavalry under Williams and Robertson,
and Gen. Milroys forces. The Federal loss was
ten killed and wounded, including a Colonel,
and that of the enemy greater. The enemy re-
treated, and Gen. Milroy's ammunition having
been exhausted, he joined General Rousseau's
force, near Franklin. 1t was reported in Nash
vile yesterday morning that Gen. Rousseau
charged upon Gen. Wheelers forces whilst pursu-
ing them south of Duck river and captured 500
horses
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-09-09

THE COMING FEsrlvAL.-This grand entertain
ment to be held in Major Dallam's woods, near
this town, and now close at hand, promises well.
It is to be on much more extended scale than
ordinary and as the object is praiseworthy one,
we wish the ladies great success. 1t is to come
off on Thursday next, the 18th inst, and will be
participated. in by large number of the fair
ones from different sections of the county. For
particulars see small bills.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-09-09

~ PEACE RuMoRs IN RIoHMoND.-A
Washington despatch to the Tribune
says:g.r ..t .'# ,.t-,..r NJ .,ag.r
at appears from Richmond papers that
the same rumors relative to the appoiut-
ment of Peace Commissioners prevail in
the South as here. The Richmond Seati-
net of Wednesday states that there was
considerable excitement in that city on
Sunday last, at the Petersburg depot, on
the arrival Of the train from that place, is
having been rumored that Peace Com mis-
sioners, appointed by Lincoln, were ex-
pected to arrive. The or, wd that gather
ed at the depot looked upon every yell
dressed man carrying carpet sack as a
Peace Commissioner. The reporter Of
the Sentinel says, judging from the mum.
Der of that class of persons who came on
the train, there were about twenty-five"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-09-09
Orders of the President.

WAR DEPARTMENT, Sept. Sill A.
Mo Major General Dir II: The Presi-
dent has issued the following recomm en-
dations and orders in relation to the re-
cent success of the United States forces
at Mobile aud Atlanta.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
~ Sec'y Of War;.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-09-09

Ado URNMENT OF THE STATE CONFERENCE.-The
Maryland Constitutional Convention on Monday
closed its proceedings, and adjourned in accor-
dance with an order previously adopted.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-09-09
Hay WANTED,

DRIME BAILED TIMOTHY HAY wanted at
/ LAPIDUM, Hartford county, Maryland, for
which the HIGHEST CASH PRICE viii 10
paid. ANDREW ABEI.S, A zcns
sept.s. +s Davis I push.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-09-09

held in this city of Burlington. The De-
mocraey of the city will give good ac-
count Of themselves this fall.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-09-09
To Correspondents.

IAN communications tor publication must be accom-
panied with the real name of the author, or no alten
ton win he paid hem The real name Of the aulho
will not b. published unless desired, but we cannot
cnlsert toinseu communications unless we know the
winter.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-09-09
BEL A IR,, M D. 3 y
. Friday, September 9, 1864.

a7-The "Hssis'' has more extended circulation
smOng the intelligent farmers and business meu oil
Hartford, than MY other paper In the county. No
" Lock Hosptalo other obscene " Lottery" adver
tsemeD,s will appear in columns at any price,
large number subscribers pay for their paper In nd
vance, consequently are just the cliss advertisers de
sire TO reach.
-Phe attention OF respectable and legitimate advertisers
Is directed to the above facts.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1864-09-09

g The softer the head the hard er tho
work Of driving anything into it. .',J
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-07-29
whpt May Happen sO Those who
CanmOt swim.

Ina world two-thirds water everybody
should be able to swim. Many Of the fatal
casualties which result from the upsetting Of
boats, and other aquatic accidents, are at.
trbutable to the fact that the parties arc un-
able to sustain themselves for five or ten min.
utes in the water. Many struggling wretch,
when help was within an oars length Of him
and friendly arms were already outstretched
to save, has thrown up his hands wildly and
with that look Of despair which no man who
has beheld another drown. can ever forget,
"sass into the depths i,h bubbling moah.'
to rise no more.
When tho Hudson river steamboat Berk-
shire, wrapped in flames, was run ashore, all
who stood upon her after deck, cut of from
access to the bows by wall Of fire, might
have escaped nnharmcd had they known how
- swim The bank was but forty yards of,
and twenty strokes would have carried them
TO land But unfortunately Of the thousands
who embark every day, on steamboats, ard
other craft, no. a rnoiety are capable Of using
their limbs in the water save in such fran.
tic way as to insure their own almost instan-
tancous destruction. And yet when the trick
Of il is ONCE acquired and the clumsest hu-
man being can acquire it--swimming Is as
easy as running OF walking.--N \. Ledger
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-07-29

JOSH BILLINGS on REvEsus.-T. az rcnovn.
ed Josh" whose opinion OF. financial An
well as on political matters are wor&hy Of
"awl considerashnh." has prepares. ,ha afol.
lern explanashuns from original rs.;ns.. !. -
A-"Spitits of the ;;ast me J, mad. per.
feet" don't cum within the W .,iskes bill;
B-"Spirits of TIE damn "A . ar eonstrn;a
the same as damDable sp' fits, and must p.
highest whiskse rate.
C--The tax on "ur .,ressc1 nesltrv. inh.
ied--the morals OF ne country seem tew re.
luire il.
D-Balona r.rsage 10 part Of dorg and
par. part Q, o req T" .nncl, must pa the duty Of dan.
E-aW tabakker, (unless the msnuf.k.
.u,er skriminates what IL new and whs, il
''d G AVS il elevated SO PR cent.
Ministers Of the gospel who don't dew
: GER $looJ wurth Of bixiness year, arc
/ exempt
G-Asscssers ar espeshila required to sec
that all men owning wheelbarrers are duly
licensed
H-Enny man refusing TO own wheel.
barrer will he fined $50 for the fust otf.nse,
and $500 for tho sekund.
The duty on Picknics & camp mee.L.,o.
and 4th of JuIy's haz been postpone. far The
present.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-07-29

Ftom the Fsirmont Cwest va.l National.
NyY REAI TsaaT,S IN TTsr ARMY

hIR-" Tie Girl I LETT Behind Ne"
I'm lonesome since he left my side,
To brave disease aud danger
To cross o'er hill aud rolling tide,
And quarter with the stranger.
'Tis just one year ago tonight
lie took his leave in sadness;
But In a week his mlsSive read,
Wen meet again In gladness.
long upon those ruby lips
To print the welcome token,
Assuring him my sacred vow,
No, never can be broken;
For will ever constant be,
Though life is dark and stormy,
To him who is so gallant, brave,
My beau that's in tie army.
We spent the hours so swiftly here,
Till Rebednln rcvoted;
So Kind and winning In his way,
That he could ue'er be faulted
But at the larum Of the drum,
He did both grieve aud charm me
BY flying to the nations aid
My bean that's in the army,
The gent who sits at home In ease,
And dreams Of fame snd glory,
While soldiers grOans float on the breeze,
Mast hear a different story.
Yes, iespise the coward drone,
There's nsught In him can charm me;
But give me him who'd die for home,
My beau that's in the army.
Now IL there's one within our land
Whose sympathy Is calous,
do not think It would be just
To stretch him on The gallows;
But let us warn you II you have,
Perhaps the better for me.
To tell you plain, You can't cut out
My beau that's in the army.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-07-29
------------S ~--
THE I.OAFER.

The most miserable, hopeless scrap Of mi:
manity, ID an idle MANA man whose chief
aim Of life is to" loaf"-to waste, III listless
loungng Of mental and physical inaction, the
best years Of his life. There are q number
Of such beings here and in every other town
miserable loafers, whose sole occupation IL
to avoid employment Of any kind-whoso
lives can scarcely be called lives who die,
one after another, and leave behind them
whatp A vacancy to be mourned No.
for they are In themselves vacancies not
men. To these atoms, society owes nothing.
The history Of the worlds progress ignores
their names, their existence ind being dead
tho grave contains no more inert worthless
earth than it did before. They become chron.
ic nuisances they have no local habitation
or name, so far as regards their worth or val
uc, and from day to day, in the .haunts Of
busy tnea, they pass current as uncurrent
funds at SO much Of discount that they
can't even buy themselves. The, only appa.
rent exertion they exhibit, is that which en-
nbles them to be eternslly IN somebody's
progress and business. They never do any
special harm, and never accomplish any good,
They die only when they get too lazy and
indoleut TO use their respiratory orgais.--
They never get the consumption, bstanso
they haven't energy enough 70 cough They
give employment to nobody, because they
have none for themselves, II costs moro "a
get them to the polls TO deposit thor votca.
than their votes, carcasses and the snti re
election are worth. From such az these. NAV
fortune preserve all well meaning NOR tails.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-07-29

WoULDs'r DO Ir.-Thc Marengo Rspieao
threatens to publish the names Of all its de.
lnquent subscribers. We would not do it,
but would learn to have ~ such subscribers.
If newspaper publishers don't know any
better than to trust their papers to everybody
they ought to stand the inevitable logs with
out grumbling. We have cut off quite a
number in arrears. who show no disposition
to pay up. But we shall let them slide. We
can stand the loss better than they can carry
the burden Of the sin Of cheating an editor
They should remember. however, that St.
Peter admits no one to his quarters in deb.
to the printer.
They had better settle these little bills, Is
they may be called unaware, ard not have
the time, and be, found without this requisite
qualification What we have invested in
that way is enough. We do not intend 10
run that business any more. We are pub
fishing paper for those who waut IT, -lora
City Republican,.
Brother Brainard, We ride with you.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1864-07-29
served Him Right.


A gentleman just arrived from HagcIstown
furnished our reporter with an item going TO
show the spirit and temper OF tho invading
rebels. When the rebel horde appeared in
front Of llagerstown, one Of its principal cit.
lzens undertook a measure to which he look.
ed for the preservation Of his property. His
barns were full Of grain, his pastures were
dotted with sheep and cattle, and forty well
fed swine were gathered In the rear Of his
corn cribs. IIe was emphatically a man OF
plenty and substance. When the rebels came
he walked out TO their lines with q damask
linen napkin affixed to his cane. The first
rebel soldier no encountered he requested to
show him 10 the commanding officer. He
vas passed under guard to the object Of his
search.
General" said he, al am warm sym.
pathizer with tho South. | heartily wish
success to this invasion, and to your forces.
My object in seeking you out is to ask that
you and as many of your staff as will accept
the invitation will make my house your
headquarters during your stay here, My
house is yonder upon that hil," pointing to
fine, old fashioned mansion with modern
additions, with long row Of hay ricks in the
back ground. ...o.
You sympat!,izo with the South, did you
sayl' queried the General.
Very earnestly. sir, and always have
done So"
| The rebel General beckoned to q Sergeant
who stood near him. bring 4 musket for
this man." said he, land take him into the
ranks.
! The "sympathizer" opened wide his eyes,
but stood mute with horror. lie "couldnt
see Il" In that light. He stammered out at
last, "Oh! didn't mean that, General. I
don't want to fight want to entertain you
and your staff while you remain here, and to
show you that am your friend"
The rebel General contemptuously Inform
cd him that they interpreted sympathy only
in its literal SENSE He hid claimed 10 sym
themselves Of his good will. A string Of
wagons were at once trotted on, driven TO
the sympathizer's property, and in the same
afternoon he was stripped Of everything
Tho rebels carried off all his cattle, sheep,
hogs, and smaller live stock, removed all his
hay and wheat crop, leaving his barns utter.
ly empty. The cavalry horses were turned
into his growing oats, and his corn was cut
for fodder for the stock while on the march.
The sympathizer was detained until oil was
done, aud was then released with thanks for
tho sympathy he had manifested. Many like
him in Maryland are now renping the, fruits
of their sympathy. When men will take tho
suckers out Of their pumps to prevent Union
soldiers from drinking the water, their sym
pathy with the South deserves some such
recognition as that given 10 the friend OF the
rebel cause above rcieired to, who came to
grief at Haserstown.