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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-23
News Items.

The first trial for treason, that has taken place
in this country since the case Of Aaron Burr, is
now going on IN the q S. Dist Court in Tonnes
see. The case is, the is. vs. Johns, Gamble,
formerly Rebel enrolling officer in that State
Sec. Seward has officially announced the rati-
fcation of the proposed amendment to the
constitution by three fourths of the States and it
is hence fully adopted as part of that article.
II reads thus:
ssArticle ID, section l. Neither slavery nor
involuntary servtude except as punishment for
crime, whereof the party shall have been duly
convicted, shall exist within the United States or
any place subject TO their jurisdiction.
Section 2. Congress shall have power to en-
force this article by appropriate legislation.
At last, the ''irrepressible conflict is ended,
and not slave can live in our borders.
The Provisional Governor of Alabama has
been relieved by direction of the President, and
the State given over to the charge Of the Gov
msr elected by the people,
ION. Thomas Corwin, of Ohio, wel-known
as leading man in national politics, died al
Washington, on Monday last He was in his
72d year, and had held many important posi-
tons such as U. S. Senator, Secretary of the
Treasury under President Fillmore, and more re-
Gently was Minister to Mexico.
Hon. Mr.. Earle has resigned the Presidepey. Of
the Maryland Agricultural College, and Cplgnsl
Wilkins, of Kent county, elected to thepkte,nij
President Johnson has sent an mportauf' tnts'
sage to Congress, declaring the rebellion sup
pressed, the Union restored and asseriie that the
people of the South are making rapid progress
in the work of restoration
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alias Charles Helm, indicted for the robbery of,
Manuel Munox, on the LIST of last September
removed from Baltimore city--repo:ted on Fri
day. The evidence in this case was concluded
this morning and the case submitted 10 the jury
without Argument Verdict guilty. Not sen
fenced. State IS, Carlos indicted Tor larceny
removed from BALTIC. city. This casewas stetted
by the States Attorney.
The case Of the State vs.. John Currens, indict-
ed for murder, removed from Baltimore city,
which was fixed FOR tomorrow, "wednesday,
December goth is postponed until further Eotire
Francis Denmead vs.. John Butchky; judy
ment by defanlt. jury sworn to-day and dam
ages assessed in favor of plaintiff for $79l, with
interest and costs.
State IS. Meyer Stein, indicted for assault with
intent TO murder Catherine Marshall, removed
from Baltimore city. Tried before the Jury s
State VS. John Downing, mnIatto, indicted for
larceny, removed from Baltimore city. Tried by
a jury. Verdict guilty. Not sentenced. Robert
w. Dougherty, Esq. for defense.
WEDNESDAY,, Dec &c.
State vs.. Meyer Stein indicted for assault with
intent to murder Calharine MARSHALL removed
from Baltimore city-reported yesterday. The
evidence in this case was concluded this morning,
and argued before the jury by Messrs FL Swim
new and H. Richardson for the defense and by
John 7. Ensor, Esq, on the part of the State.
Verdict, ''guilty." Jury polIed at request of de-
PENDANTS counsel, and each juror answered
guilty
John Herring, alias Charles Helm, convicted
a few days since Of the robbery of Manuel Mum
nox sentenced to be confined in the penitenta-
ry for six years and six months. John Downing
convicted yesterday Of larceny sentenced to be
confined in the penitentiary for two years and
six months.
State vs.. Buck Mason, Joseph Mason and Rich
ard Pierce, indicted for larceny; removed from
Baltimore city.
THURSDAY, Dec. 81.
The case the State VS.. the two Masons and
Pierce, indicted for larceny, was on trial to-day
There was considerable trouble in selecting Ju-
ry in this case. Acquitted.
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The County Roads.

It is needless iotel tue people that our County
Roads are VIGOROUSLY bad Any person who is
SO unfortunate as to be compelled to use one Of
them, knows this BY bitter experience There is
no lack for stone and other material to bridge
the streams and keep the roads in good order
And the only cause we can assign for their pres
emf shameful condition, is the negligence of SUI
pervisors or the inefficiency of the Law. Nor do
the people themselves, in some sections, manifest
that Interest in this subject which its Importance
demands They forget that it is poor economy
TO save fifty Dollars in repairing road and spend
three times that sum in keeping an extra horse
to haul their loads. not counting the loss in time,
the wear and tear on wagons, the strain on their
patience aud the injury to their morals. They
forget that strangers are apt TO judge country,
its soil, people and everything belonging thereto,
by the character of its roads, Show us settle
ment with smooth, solid, well graded roads, and
we will show you settlement with well-inl-
proved soil, always commanding ready sale,
an intelligent, enterprising people, good schools,
well-attended churches and high state of pub
lie morality. But show us settlement with
narrow, undrained, stony roads, with steep hills
and impossible gulches, probably winding
around after some old water course, and we will
show you settlement with a thriftless popula-
ton, light crops, mean farm buildings, poor
schools and churches, bad fences, overworked
stock and other evidences of thriftlessness and
poverty.
Now we beseech the Board of Commissioners,
for the honor and prosperity of the county, not
only to select honest and capable men as super
visors, but TO make liberal appropriations for
the public roads and bridges Money judicous-
ly spent in this way will bring tenfold return.
We do not look for perfect remedy of the
evil of which we complain until the Legislature
gives Us new road law. Under the present
system, too much money is apt to 60 into the
supervisors pockets and too little on the roads.
We believe In each District electing its superyi-
sor and paying him fixed per diem, with a
road tax assessed and collected as other taxes
are and the privilege TO each man of working
out as much Of bis tax as he feels disposed, by
labor on the roads. Then the people can have
their roads as they want them
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Agents for the .union -

The following named gentlemen will receive
any money due us for subscription and als'
forward the names of new subscribers, order.
for Handbills, or any other work for this office
AS the New Year begins, this sa good time fol
the commencement of new subscriptions
RALPH DUER. Cockeysville.
NICHOLAS vANSANT, Reisterstown.
HENRY II EBAU, Hereford.
EDW. A. WEAKLEY, Sweet Air.
CAPT. sTONEBRAKER, Monkton.
H. NJ. HOFFACKER, Parkton.
JUDGE STAMFORD. Maryland Line.
THOS. E. ENSOR, White Hall.
T. E. WANTLAND, Union Meeting House.
JASPER N. SLACK. Calverton.
Mr.. WILHELM, Black Rock
JAS. w. THOMPSON, Phoenix.
G. G. LEEF, Woodberry.
JNO. K. HARVEY, Woodstock.
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Report of the Sec. of WAR.

This is most thorough and ably-witten docu-
ment containing much interesting information.
We extract the following items therefrom for the
benefit Of our readers.
On the lst of May last our aggregate military
force of all arms amounted to one million five
hundred and sixteen men, of whom six hundred
and sixty-two thousand three hundred and forty
FIVE were available for active operations in the
field one hundred and nine thousand on detailed
service, and the residue either sick prisoners or
absent. The army is TO be reduced to fifiy-thou-
sand men and eight hundred thousand have
been discharged and paid off in six months -
The military appropriations of the last Congress
amounted to over FIVE hundred and sixteen
millions; he asked of this Congress less than
thirty-four millions.
OF white troops l,057 423 cases have been
treated in hospital during the war, of whom the
mortality was eight per cent. Over ZOO trans
ports on fhe ocean have been constantly employ
ed by the Quartermaster's Department with a
loss of but three.
The burial records OF the Quartermrs Depart
ment do not include those who fell in battle and
were buried Immediately on the field. They show
the interment in cemeteries of ll6 l49 persons,
of whom SO, 626 were loyal and IL, sos disloyal
---95, 803 where white, 90 800 coIcred. Between
the 10th of April and the 9Th November, 1865
the Quar,ermasters Department sold property to
the amount OF Si3, 357 ,345.
The Rebel armies which surrendered at the
close of the rebellion numbered TIA, 223 men, OF
whom Lee had left only 1906 in his final sur
render, and Dick Taylor had over forty-two thou
sand, the largest rebel force surrendered by any
one General.
The government retains in its arsenals more
than million of the best quality of arms and
equipments The artillery on hand tasks the de-
partment for its means of storage. Three years
stock of material for ammunition is kept on hand
with an ample supply of clothing and quarter
masters stores. The abundance of our means for
war enables the government Of the United States
than any other nation. However sudden the
exigency calling for an exhibition of military
power, it can be promptly met With our edu-
Cation habits and experience, the nation while 10
the midst of peace, is prepared for war.
The report concludes by assigning several eau
ses which contributed to the overthrow of the
rebellion such as the steadfast adherence of the
President TO the measure of emancipatiag the
slaves in the rebel States, whereby the rebels
were crippled and discouraged the resolute
purpose of Congress to maintain the Federal
Union at all hazards, manifested by its legislation:
patriotic measures adopted by the Governors of
LOYAL States, and the efficient aid they rendered
the war department in filling up the ranks of the
army and furnishing succor and relief to the
the sick and wounded, and the faith OF the peo-
Pile in the nation success, as manifested by their
support of the government credit.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-23

The REGISTRY LAW The case Of Thos. An
derson of Montgomery County VS.. the Registers
Of a certain Dist. Of that County, has been final
~ disposed Of. 1t was argued before the Court
OF Appeals in Oct. last, by Hon Reverdy john
son, Attorney Gen. Randall and other eminent
jurists Four Of the justices assert the constitu-
tionality of the Law, while but one dissents
from this opinion. Each of them has published
his opinion and the collective documents exhibit
vast amount Of legal learning and research.
Their decision is final in such cases and will at
once stop all legal proceedings in cases that rest
upon the unconstituiionality of the Law.
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DIED.

Suddenly, on the morning of the 18th inst,
at her residence in Baltimore county, ANN NJ,
wife of the late William Stevens, in the AID
year OF her age.
On The I4th inst, at the residence of his un
Gle, VIM. johnson, NATHANIEL, son of Nathaniel
and Mary A. Hanson, in the 10th year of his
age.
In the 5th district, on the 2sth ult., SARAH
ANN. wife of John Safer, Jr., and daughter OF
Elisha Jackson. aged % years and months.
"Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord"
At the residence of his father. on the 5th
inst. after short illness. John HEAVY, in the
9th year of his age. .sHis end was peace"
Dep ,rted this lie in hope of a blissful inn
mortality, after few weeks illness, on the 10th
inst, MARTHA E.. daughterof John r and Ann
Gent, aged 20 years. 8 months and ! . days.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-23

The ACT. FOR THE PooR-We have received a
communication from an unknown correspondent,
calling attention to the valuable services rendered
the County by Joseph Merryman, Esq, the pres
ent efficient and industrious County Agt for the
Aims House.. aud the necessity of increasing his
compensation. We have before spoken Of the
utterly inadequate amount paid Mr. Merryman
for his work, and of the Importance of increasing
the compensation as a simple act of justice to an
honest and capable public servant.
We would he glad to hear of the Legislature
passing Bill granting proper compensation to
Mr.. Merryman
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-23

OAKLAND Oakland is a small but growing
village on the N. c. R. r near the Penn. line.-
Among the residents are Col John W. Horn,
late of the 9Th Md. Regt and Rev. Samuel Kra-
mer a local elder in the NJ. E. Church, and late
Major of the Sd Md. Regt. This gentleman was
full of zeal for his Country in the dark days Of
April 1861, and contributed earnestly to the or
ganization of the LIST, I'd and Sd Nd Regis He
was appointed Chaplain Of the Sd Regt, and af-
ter the battle OF Antetam was commissioned Ma
jor, that officer having been killed at the battle
of Cedar Mountain. He remained in service UNI
till compelled TO resign from injuries received in
the line of duty
Through his exertions, in which he was liber-
ally aided by Col. Horn, w. H. Hoffman ESQ
VIM. Raymond, Esq, Of the firm of Raymond
Burton OF Baltic, and many Others a nea and
comfortable Chapel has been erected to the service
Of God, and is now a regular preaching appoint
ment on Shrewsbury Circuit Of the M E. Church.
A honrishing Sunday School is also kept up at
the new Church.
A correspondent sends Us these items with the
outlines Of a sermon preached at Oakland chanel
on Thanksgiving day by Mr.. Kramer, from the
text. Happy is he who hath the God Of Israel
for his help; whose hope is in the Lord his God
Want OF space torbids US publishing the entire
letter. 1t is pleasing to knowthat men who
fought so well on the field of battle. can toll go
faithfully on the field Of humanity.
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MARRIED.

In Baltimore city, on the 18th inst, by the
Rev. John Knelling. john II. NUTTALL to Miss
ELIzABETH HUMPHREYS, both of BALTIC. county.
On the Both November, by the Rev. D. Her
ron, CALEB C. CARMAN, to ANNA E. FoARD, both
of Baltimore county.
On the 10Th Instant at st. Thomas Church,
Baltimore county. by the Rev. VIM. F. Lock
wood DR.. IGNATIus DAVIS THOMSON to JULIA A.
MAYNARD, all of Maryland.
On.the l4th instant, by the Rev. G. A. Read,
GEORGE G. CLARK, of Baltimore, to Miss NOBLE
E. PRICE, daughter of Shelton Price, Esq, of
Baltimore county.
On the 2lst instant, by Rev. S. D. Horror,
john S. PETTY, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of
Lancaster county, Penn. and Miss SALLIE A.
HUNT, of Long Green, BALTIC. Co.
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NOTICE.
A CARD TO TNVALIDS

OIDA Clergyman, while residing in South
GSr0 America as a missionary, discovered q
safe and simple remedy for the Cure of Ner-
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train of disorders brought on by baneful and
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ready cured by this noble remedy. Prompted
by a desire to benefit the afflicted and unfor-
tunate, will send the recipe for preparing and
using this medicine, in sealed envelope, to
any one who needs it, Free Of Charge.
Please inclose postpaid envelope, address
cd to yourself. Address,
JOSEPH T. INMAN,
STATION D, BIBLE HOUSE,
Oct. 21-6m* Ne,C York Citv.
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Congress.

The only Laws which have thus far passed
Doth Houses and been approved by the President
are Bill prohibiting the importation of cattle
during the continuance of the cattle plague in
Europe, and Bill regulating the selection Of iu-
rors 10 the District Of Columbia
Bills have been introduced to pay S25, 900 his
last years salary, TO the family of Mr.. Lincoln
Also, that both Houses assemble on the 18th of
February, to listen to an address on the charac-
ter and services of the late President, by Sec'y
Stanton.
The Judiciary Committee of the House was in
srueted toiuqire into the alIegeded disloyalty Of
Benz. G. Harris, of this State, and report such
action as may seem necessary. An importan:
resolution has passed the House, proposing to
amend the Constitution, SO that no State shall
he allowed TO impose any tax, duty or import,
to pay debt incurred for rebellious purposes.
BilIpassed the House regulating Rail Road
communication between the States. The Dele
gates from this State and N. Jersey opposed il,
MS ii struck at some of the monopolized rights Of
tie Bait & Ohio, and Camden l. Amboy Rail
Roads The Bills for granting negro suffrage III
the District, meet with strong opposition. Thad.
Stevens of Penna has been indulging in speeches
Of characteristic bitterness and radicaIisn.--
Both Houses have adjourned until January 3D..
CoNsoLIDATToN. Gennesse Farmer, pub
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This arrangement will make the .fgricultuyist adj
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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-23

B. F. Cole, Eso.-Thls gentleman, well-known
to many Of our Readers as the former salesman
in Benz. Shines clothing store on Baltimore ST.
Baltimore, now occupies the same position in
the establishment of Stein Bros. 295 Baltimore
ST. This firm will retail their immense whoe-
sale stock of clothing at cost prices until Janua-
ry, LIST, and we advise all who want bargains to
call on Mr. Cole at that place.
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ANoTHER.--,On Monday night last, Mr.. Adm.
Shertzer, living on the Furnace Farm, - few
miles above Towsontown, was awakened by a
noise among the chickens. On going out he
found two men stealing bis poultry, whorun on
his approach. He shot at one of them with a
gun but did him no damage. They had already
taken Turkey and several chickens, all of
which they dropped in their fight.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-23

IMPORTANT TO DELlNouENTs The following
stanza will show what this class of the commu-
nifty may expect hereafter. We hope the lines
willbe taken seriously to heart by all interested.
"Tell me, angelic host, sye messengers of love,
Shall swindled printers here below have no re-
dress above?"
The shining angel band replied ITO us in
knowledge given,
Delinquents on the printers books can never
enter Heaven p
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-23

The HOLIDAYS, with their scenes of mirth and
festivity, Of family gatherings and social re-
unions; are now upon u.s. The little folks will
want their stockings well-6lled and the nursery
well supplied with plsythings. Older members
of the family as well as outside friends will look
for the usual bestowal Of Holiday presents. En-
courage sociabiity and good feeling by keeping
up this time-honored custom. And fyou want
anything in the shape of handsome and useful
present, go TO w. H. Reads l47 BALTIC. ST. Bal
timore
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-23

SEND IN Your LocALs.-Now that the Election
is over we are anxious to give our Readers the
largest possible amount of interesting reading
matter. To this end we invite every body TO
send us the Local News of his neighborhood,
with short contributions on any subject of gener-
al interest. Notices of Lyceums or Public Meet
ings of any kind; Sales of property, Improve
ments, Public Roads, Deaths, Marriages, or
lother) accidents, will all contribute to the in
formation and entertainment of the public
Send them along. 4x
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ANOTHER ROBBERY --On Wednesday last, Mr.
E. S. Myers, Of Govanstown, had cause 10 sus-
pect that colored woman in his employ had
stolen some bedding &c. On examining her
trunk, quantity of bed-clothing, with other
articles was found etoyed away there. She is
now lodged in the Towaontown Jail
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NOTICE

A Ill persons indebted 10 me for PROBES
IA SIONAH- SERVICES while practicing
Medicine in Towsontown, will please make
payment at once to VIM. GALLOWAY, ESQ.,,
at the Court House. All who do not comply
with this notice will have their bills placed in
the hands of-a Magistrate for collection.
. . - J. w. c. CUDDY, NJ. D. a
Dec. 23.-lt*s ff@nn nfi
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-23

THE POsT OFFIcE. hear frequent complaints
lately, OF irregularity in the mails and the de-
lay Of our paper, sometimes for whole week
We assure our Readers ihatthe Union" is regu-
larly mailed every Friday afternoon and what
ever delays occur are caused by the Baltimore
city P. Office. We will inform the P. Nj. there
and endeavor TO have the matter corrected.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-23

Orphans CoURr.- Vim. Kidd, Administra-
tor of John F. Kidd received an order to sell IL
acres of land at Private Sale. Philip johnson
was appointed Guardian for the orphan children
of the late Edw. Stansbury.
The will Of N. B. Brooks was admitted to Pro-
bate, and letters testamentary granted to Chas.
Brooks. Mary White was appointed Trustee and
administrative of VIM. White dec. Letters Of
administration were also granted to Mrs. Stocks
dale on the estate Of Noah Stocksdale.
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GoyANsTowN.-The residence of Mr. Walter
Dyer, near Govanstown, was entered on Friday
night of last week, aud n considerable amount
Of valuable clothing stolen therefrom, amount
ing in value TO upwards of $lO0.
Mr. Lewis Ritter, the weiI-known and spopu-
lar proprietor of the Govanstown hotel, has dis
posed OF the goodwill and fixtures of that estab-
lishment, to Messrs. Ruskell l. Co. of Baltimore.
Mr.. Ritter intends removing to Baltimore.
Rev. J. H. Kaufman was on Sunday last, in
stalled as pastor Of the Presbyterian Church at
Govanstown, Baltimore county. Rev. Joseph
T. Smith, D.. D., preached the sermon Rev. j.
S. Stuchell delivered the charge to the new pas
tor, and Rev. Mr.. Bittinger, of Ellicotts Mills,
TO the congregation. The services were Of an
interesting character, and large number Of per-
SOS were present.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-23

PATENT BRooM IEAD.-We Ave been shown
by the agent. Mr. Chas E. Young, a very simple
and complete arrangement for making Broons.
II consists of an iron head into which the corn is
inserted and tightly held, so that any man can
easily make his own broomS, without the use OF
cord. II will be found simple and economical
arrangement, and can be seen at Lewis Vogles
store.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-23

ANoTBER.-One night last week, pair of car
riage springs were stolen from the Blacksmith
shop of Mr.. Alex. Parlett in this place. The
County as we'll as the city is infested with a
crowd of the light-fngered gentry and people
would do well to keeep sharp look out
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-23

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS John l.. Thomas,
the new member of Congress from this District,
will please accept our thanks for copies Of the
report of the Sec. of War and of Lieut.. General
Grant