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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-11
The Burnt Records.

The people pay the taxes and the people en-
ploy the public officers. They have right to
know how their monies are expended and how
their servants conduct the business committed
to them. 1t is within the province of a news
paper to give the people any information on
these subjects that may be interesting or i'm
portant to Them We propose, therefore, to Law
before the people of the county few items in
reference tothe workings of the Commission an
pointed to restore the Burnt Records.
The whole amount levied for the work is So
OOO Of this sum there was left 81 ,545.S s on the
first OF May last, when DIR. Given was made
Commissioner under the new law. Since then
the following sums have been expended:
= = - cl,gn' services as Com. s7O7 90
sTu \, 80 '00' "S cier' 4S3 so
~. i'""'' IS so
Printing, 90 ~
Stationer~ 70 90 ~
.ge II. Carman, for recording, 100 &c
John H. Longnecker, 63 "a
$l,525 20
leaving in the Treasury at this time $40 10.
Now the amount paid George H. Carman for
recording, was for work done by the Commits
sion before DR.. Given was appointed. So that
the Commissioner and his faithful" clerk
have managed to collect from the county some
thing over 1900 for examining Records, the
recording of which cost the small sum of $685.
"a, at the usual rate of II cents per 100 words.
The work thus passed consisted of about iftv
documents. And we submit to our readers.
whether an honest tax paying community has
ever been afflicted with more shameless swim
die than this Burnt Record Commission, under
its late management. The Commissioner was
to receive So per day, and his clerk, So so, for
the time actually employed. Between them
however, they somehow managed to draw their
per diem for the full time, Sundays only ex-
cepted- Now, responsible gentleman connec-
ted with the Court House, is willing to make
oath, that during the month of June, 1864, for
which the honest Commissioner charged $3.50,
Z and Warfield his clerk SOL, they were on du-
ty just one day!
man without conscience, honor or honesty
might certainly feel comfortable on such sal
airy. No wonder that the "sheep story Sena-
tor" worked SO hard to have another So, 900 ap-
propriated, that it might pass through the hands
of his disinterested brother, the Commissioners.
Thanks to our County Commissioners, they saw
the outrage thatwas being practiced on the peo-
pie and refused to make the lew.
The subject is again before the Legislature.
We hear of several parties asking to be made
Commissioner and that another levy be enforc-
ed, so that the work of plumber may go on One
of the applicants, who we believe once came
very near having case before Court, is trying
to make our Delegates believe that none but a
lawyer is fit to be Commissioner, which is sim
ply nonsense.
The mosteconomicalw way TO complete the work
is to put il into the hands of the County Clerk.
Pptif we must have another Burnt Record Com
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-11

MAN KILLED AT CoCKEYsvlLLE.--On Friday
morning the Sd inst, a man in soldiers clothes
attempted to get off the mail train as it was pas
sing the Cockeysville station. The train never
stops at this point, but on this occasion it was
not going at very great speed. In getting off
he fell on the track, and was instantly killed. one
Of the wheels running over his lead, and inju-
ries were inflicted on other portions of his body
From letters and other articles found in his has
gage, he proved to be Samuel Smith, very
bright colored mulatto, who had been in the
service for some time, and for several months
past in the Hospital for Colored Soldiers, at Al
exandria, Va. His wife resides on the farm of
Mr.. John d. Matthews, near Cockeysville, and
he was coming home on a furlough, and his de-
sire to getotf the cars at this point resulted in
his death. His remains were cared for and inferred
by Mr.. Matthews. He was a very correct and
exemplary man, and while in the hospital had
improved his time in learning, as number of
books certificates &C., from the Chaplain, and
from the Christian Commission, indicated. No
inquest was held on the body.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-11

WE SELL AND PURCHASE on commiss-
w ion, REAL ESTATE of every descrip-
ton, in the City of Baltimore, the Counties Of
Maryland and other States,-BORROW AND
LOAN MONEY ON MORTGAGE,-and attend
to COLLECTIONS of all kinds promptly.
OUR OFFICE is centrally and conveniently
located, with all the appliances for thorough
and energetic dispatch of business; and we
propose to use all proper and available means
to present tothe purchasing public and capital
list, sucE property as may be in our hands for
sale.
IF you want to SELL A EARN, HOUSE OR
GROUND RENT, inform us of the fact, and
put it on our books.
IF you want to PURCHASE REAL ESTATE
of any kind, or INVEST in GROUND RENTS
or MORTGAGES examine our Books before you
do so.
Persons having business in our line, are re-
spectfully solicited to give us call, or commu-
nicate with us by letter or otherwise.
CARAVAN, BOSLEY & BREWER,
No. 5CARRoLL HALL, Cup stairs,)
S. E. Corner Baltimore and Calvert streets,
BALTIMORE, Nd.
Feb. Il.-tf
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Neq0 Advertisements.
and Delaware Volunteer
and Substitute
COMP ANY.
NO. Is LEXINGTON ST.,

AND
Under Mansion House, Fdyette and ST. Paul SIS.
WIZARD, CLOWDSLEY & CO., by authority
w of his Excellency Governor A. w. Brad
ford, and the A. A. Provost Marshal of Mary
land and Delaware. The MARYLAND and
REVOLUNTEERandSU BSTITUTE
Company have fall authority TO recruit Volun-
teers and furnish Substitutes for all drafted and
enrolled men. O
We desire to give good assurance to all par
ties needing our services, that the above bust
ness, will be conducted upon the most honora-
BILE principle, and parties having authority to
contract for filing the quotas of Wards, Dis
tricts and Counties, will do well to call upon us
before applying elsewhere. 4
We refer with pleasure to
Col. w. L. TrDBALL, A. A. ?. NJ. Gen. Office,
MAJ. w. III. WHARTON, No. 81 N. Calvert St.
CAPT. HENRY CLAYTON, P. M. 3, Dist. of Nd.
CAPT. RoBT. CATHcART; /" g 2.
Coz. j. G. HOLLAND, )" 8, I" So"
Feb. II, lS65.-tf.
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TO Correspondents.

A number of communications and original
articles are deferred for want of space. Our
. friends will please bearyin mind that their COM
munications should be short and to the point,
and always accompanied by the name of the
writer.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-11

LAND AGENCY. by reference to our advertis-
ing columns, it will be seen that Messrs George
H. Carman, Joshua NJ. Bosley and James r.
Brewer, have associated themselves together for
the purchase and sale Of lands &C. These gem
tlemen are well acquainted with the physical
characteristics of almost every portion OF the
State, and we have no doubt they can offer SUI
perior advantages to those who may entrust
them with any business in their line.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-11

JOINT Discussion. Some time ago, the Powell s
Run Literary association, sent an invitation to
the Randallstown Literary association, to en-:
gage in a '.joint discussion" Accordingly et1e
question "Was Washington a greater man than
Napoleon?" was selected for the purpose, and
Saturday evening February 9Th, appointed as the
time for the memorable discussion. The R. L.
association, met at the room of the P. r. asso-
citation, and after an animated augmentation by
Messrs. Charles Oursler, Walter ]. O'Dell, Jas.
n Burnham, John Conrey and Thomas G. Wor-
Ellington, on the affirmative of the question, on
the part of Powells Run association, and Messrs.
Luther Timanus, O. G. Marriott, Theodore>Alil-
Ter, JAS. Hollow6eld, C. Howard Shipley, Ia
Frantz, Edward Choate and Washington Hipsley,
on the negative, on the part Off. l.. association,
the Judges, three appropriated gentlemen, Mes
srs. Howard Owings, james l.. Ridgely, Jr., and
Enoch G. Thompson, decided that the best ar
gument had been presented by the R. L. associa-
ton, on the negative, though unpopular side OF
the question: There was very large attend
ance present, the house which is large-being
crowded to discomfort.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-11

O YES! o YES Every body that has sale,
should have good auctioneer. 1t will pay in
the increased amount received for the goods. We
know of no one whom we could more safely re-
commend to our Friends through the county,
than Mr. S G. Wilson of TowsOntown
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PUBLIC SALE.

TTNHE undersigned will offer at Public Sale,
i Thursday, February lGth
Att O'CLOCK,
on the farm formerly owned by James Owens,
Esq, in Green Spring Valley, two miles from
the Falls Pike, Immediately on the Western
MARYLAND Railroad, THE FOLLOWING PROP
ERTY to wit:
One Carriage, Wagon, Express Wagon, l
frst-rate Cow, good Horses, lot of Corn, Tur
>-.n ips, Hay and Fodder, lot ofRSA>S->
G'Nk E Cart, Wagon and Plow Har- /&f1,ksg
I1-AG.. ness, PLOWS, HARROWS, y ~
CULTIVATORS, Rakes, Forks. Hoes Shovels,
Spades. Crowbar, Log Chain, Cider Barrels, Beer
Kegs, Tubs Milk Pans. Hongkong Geese, Mus
cova Ducks. Turkeys, Chickens. Also, Sleigh,
Grain far, Forks, &C. and many other articles
too numerous to mention.
MS~TERMS OF SALE CASH.
+. A. RICHARDSON.
8. G. WILSON, Auctioneer.
Eah 4 is
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-11

MORE SNow-One of the most violent snow
storms we have ever seen, set in early on Tues
day morning and continued all day Snow fell
to the depth of about one foot, and although not
frozen very firm, sleighing has been excellent.
The cars were considerably interrupted in their
running on Tuesday and Wednesday, on account
of the dffcultyin keeping them on the track.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-11

A SUGGEsToN.-W received letter from a
friend in Annapolis a few days SINCE asking
whether the cars were run on Sunday on our
Rail Road Would it not be we'll to have the
hours for Sunday running inserted in the time
table as published in the papers The table in
some of the city papers does not contain notice
of ihe MIC hit car
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9otal Affairs,

PRopERrY SALES -IIandbills for the following
real and personal property have recently been
printed at this Office, or have been advertised IN
this paper. Hereafter, all persons who have Their
bills or advertising done at thisofiicc, will have
their sales regularly noticed in this column with
out additional charge
REAL ESTATE.
On Tuesday, February l4th, the "Wells' Man
orr farm containing Ill acres, near the Franklin
road, about 9 miles from Baltimore. John Y
Blackburn, Trustee.
On Thursday, February 10th, Executors shlt
of The very valuable -four, griSt and saw. Mill
and Farm Property of the late Mordecai Parrish
on the premises, in Zoucksvillc.
Saturday Feb, 18th, Sheriff sale Of valuable
Limestone Quarry Lots near Reisterstown.
Saturday, Feb, 2lst, the ''Long Green Farm, =
containing 23l acres, with good improvements
lying on the Hartford Turnpike. Albert Consta
ble, Attorney.
Tuesday, February 2lst the 'Monkton Mills
property, with IL acres oil Lana. bennett 90.
| Anctoneers.
Thursday, Feb, ODD, highly improved and
valuable Farm of A. Rin.hart, near Warner
| Factory, containing III acres, with fine dwell
| ing, barn, young orchard &c.
| Also at the same time, large lot ofstock, farm
| ing utensils, furniture &c. Samuel H.. Cover
anctioneer.
| Saturday, March 18th, three parcels of Land
containing in ALL about ZIG acres, with Tan
| Yard and other improvements near Black Rock
Samuel Cole, Trustee.
AT PRIVATE SALE.
| Farm of Peter Natzinger in Long Green Valley
near Hartford Turnpike, containing 60 acres with
| out improvements.
Also, Farm of Martin Kelley near Sweet Air
containing 80 acres, with good improvements
| Also, Farm Of John 7. Cole, l69 acres, neal
Zoucksville, with good Improvements, running
water, and plenty OF timber.
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Thursday, Feb, 10th, Horses, Cows, Farming
Implements, &C., by 4. A. Richardson, Greer
Spring Valley.
Tuesday, Feb. Dist, large sale of Stock ant
Farming Implements, by Martin Conn, near : ri
ney Hill" York turnpike.
Wednesday, Feb. 22d, Farming, Stock and I'm
plements with some Furniture, by John Joyce
near Rockland
Thursday, Feb ODD, Stock, Farming Utensils
Household and Kitchen Furniture, by Nelson
Gorsuch near CockcJ sville.
Friday, Feb. 24th Mules, Horse. Cattle ant
Turning Utensils by Mrs. Ann Emory, nca
Sweet Air.
Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 9th ard 2Sth, larg
sale of valuable Stock, Implements, Furniture, &c
by John kssell, on the ReisterStown Tu n like
Is miles from Baltimore.
. Saturday, March 18th, Cattle, Shoats, Farm
ing Imp lements, Furniture, &c, by John Z. Bal
ley, near Freelands, N. G. r. r.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-11

Don IT FORGET THE LEcTuRE.-Next Wednesday
evening Rev. Dr.. Kelley, so well known in this
community, and most interesting popular
speaker will deliver a Lecture before the Towson
Literary Assoc alton. in the Court House, begin
ming at O'clock. His subject will be "Poetry
ence rich treat Let no one miss the opportu-
nifty Of hearing him. Tickets 25cts. TO be had
at the principal business places and at the door
stthe evening of the Lecture. "
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-11

MARRIAGE LIcENsEs.--John. H. Longnecker,
Esq, Clerk of the County Court, issued fifteen
marriage licenses during the month of January,
which is more than twice the number issued in
the corresponding month Of last year
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SATURDAY. FEBRUARY IL. 1865.
L. M. HAVERsTICK, y
\ \. 6 6. LoNSN EGKER, EDIFons-
TAKE NOTICE

That the " UNION" has the largest
circulation of any County Paper in
the State---an item of Importance to
advertisers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-11

Bur ONE PRISONER IN JAIL.-The county insti-
tuition for supplying civil sinners with close quar-
tiers and cold dinners, is now occupied by bit one,
single, solitary, lonely tenant Our Devil sug-
gests that this great improvement in the morals
Of the county, must be owing to the large circu-
lation of the Union. Wouldn't it be we'll for
the county Commissioners to make an appropri-
alton TO furnish every family in the county with
a copy, in the hope that the sand stone building
might be locked up, and the Warden discharged?
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-11

SHARP PRAcrCE.-On Friday last, colored
boy driving the team Of Mr. John H. Butler, liv-
ing near Towsontown, stopped at the store Of a
Mr.. Cassidy on Green Mt. Avenue, to make some
purchase. From some motive Cassidy purposly
left his money drawer open to tempt the darkey,
and then secreted himself under the counter
True to his native instinct, the boy reached over
the counter and helped himself to Sl.25, when
Cassidy seized him, and told him he could either
go into the army for three years, or to the peni-
tertiary for ten, as punishment for his crime.
OF the two evils the darkey chose the least, and
concluded to go into the army. Cassidy imme-
diatcly took him toa substitureagent and sold him
for 5000, and the man was duly enlisted at Capt.
Caihcart's Office and treated to suit of blue
clothing. The affair however got out in some
way, the case was reported to Col. Brown, A
A. z. NJ. General, who had Cassidy arrested and
the negro discharged. 1t is said that Cassidy
detained Mr.. Buffers team for some time, but
finally permitted friend to send it home
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-11

TOwsoN LITERARY ASSOCIATION meetings
of this association increa in interest, and each
succeeding week seems TO bring out larger au-
dience. The Odd Fellows Hall, was filled on
last Wednesday night large part of the num-
Der present being ladies. The exercises were
opened with Defamation by VIM Russell, fol-
lowed by a very interesting and instructive ad-
dress on Hawaii, by Lewis II. Wheeler, Esq.
Mr.. Wheeler gave the geographical. physical and
political characteristics of this island nation,
the manners and customs of the people, with
many interesting facts connected with their gov
eminent. A unanimous vote of thanks was ten
dered the gentleman for his entertaining address.
After the address, the question Should the sexes
be equally educated, was discussed on the afir-
native by l.. NJ. Haverstick, on the negative by
R. M. Price and Judge Payne. The Judges
were Vice President E. Flayhart, John T. B
Parlett and VIM. B. Krout, who decided in favor
Of the affirmative. The entire audience, espe-
cially the fairer portion manifested no little in
terest in the discussion.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-11

T We publish the following letter from Lieut..
shealey with much pleasure. 1t shows that
the Thanksgiving box was received and APP
preciated by the brave men to whom it was
sent. The acknowledgement comes late, but
we must remember that soldiers can't always
write when they want to
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-11

WANTS REPAIRING. The Bridges on the Falls
Turnpike in the neighborhood of Rockland.-
They should be attended to at once, before some
accident results from the negligence of the Com
many
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-11

A PRESENT. The lady who presented US with
that beautiful and tasteful pin-cushion will please
accept our thanks. There Is only one thing that
can be more needed.in Bachelors Halr' and
that is a iOfs,
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BY s. H. COVER, Auctioneer.
Highly Improved and Valuable
H A RIM

Highly Improved and Valuable
FARM
o F L L q "A Q r Z s.
Near Warren Factory, Baltimore County, ,oithalt
the Stock, Farming Implements, COrn1~
Grain, Stra'o, Fodder, &C. Also, all
the Household Furniture, de-,
AT AUCTION,
Thursday Morning, Feb.,s 23rd, 1865,
- q. - at II o'clock, precisely,
II Shall sell by Public Auction, ON the premi-
i ses, the highly improved and valuable Farm
4Sz.p situate in Baltimore county, three :,
49, quarters of mile from the village %:I
Tof Warren, and one and a quarter A....l
miles from Cockeysville, N. c. R. r., adjoining
the lands of o. Poteet and Samuel Feast, con-
tanning liz Acres; improved by
FRAME DWELLING
lSx3S, with Back Building l2xl4 Porch whole
length of the building, having rooms, with
large hall, and large dry cellar; house nearly
new, having been built only years. Frame
Barn 80 feet square, with stable for horses and
cows, Threshing Floor and Corn House. 81
acres of fine Timber, young Orchard of Choice
Fruit, Garden, &C.. soil rich and clean; also,
TA~x Stock and Farming UtensilsF 1-y7a
NztE at the same time 81 heavy %S9SIAU
st ~ Work Horse, l. large Mule.-M~zzQ.
good Mich Cows. Heifers, Shoats, grain
Fan, Cultiyator. Flows, Harrows, Corn Shei-
Ter, two horse Wagon. one-horse Wagon. 2
sets Harness, Rakes, Shovels Hoes, 40 Bushels
Corn, Potatoes, a Lot of Grain in the ground,
Straw, Fodder, &C.. also, a Lot of Prime Lum-
Der, about 100 chestnut Posts; Also the House
hold Furniture, consisting of the usual variety.
Terms-For the Farm made known on day Of
sale for the stock, &C., cash on delivers.
A. RINEHART
s. II. COVER, Auct., 81 Baltimore st.
Feb. ll.-2t
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SLEIcIIING PARTY --On Wednesday evening
last, party of lads and lasses from Long Green
came dashing into Towsontown on large four
horse sled in regular old-fashioned, country
style After attending the Lyceum, they all par
,ok of oysters at Mrs. Hanllton's, and then
started for home, amid the jingling Of bells and
the shouts of merry laughter. 1t was enough to
make an old bachelor wish himself boy again,
to see how snugly the young fellows were sand
wichrd in between the rosy-cheehed maidens that
a compinied the party.
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FTNO the late Baltimore County AdUocate, either
to L. F. Church, or Church q Haverstick,
are respectfully requested to call at the Union
office and settle their bills.
Feb. 13.-tf
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partial hearing, and if Mr.. Grason holds his
place in violation Of the Constitution, let him be
removed but If he does not, let him be contin-
ned. Let the Constitution be enforced and JUS
tice done A JURoR
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STATE OF MAR IANU,- II
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, I.
Annapolis, February I'd, 1861
To All Whom it may Concern:
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That appli-
cation has been made to the Governor for a
Pardon in the case of the State VS.. THOMAS
LAMAR, convicted in the Circuit Courts for Bal
timore County, at March Term 1861, on Record
from Baltimore City, of obtaining goods under
alse pretences, and sentenced to the Penlten-
tiary for the term of four years.
The Governor will take up the said case for
final decision. on after the 2lst day Of FebraG
arr. inst. until which time protests against the
said application will be heard, and the petition
in the case open to inspection, at the discretion
of the Governor.
By order of the Governors
WIN. B. HILL,
Feb. n.--3t Secretary of State.
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The News.


The Peace Conference of President Lincoln
and Secretary Seward with Messrs. Stephens,
Hunter and Campbell of the Rebel Confederacy,
has resulted in no satisfactory agreement
Our military commanders are pushing for
ward their work as rapidly as the season will
allow. Early on Sunday morning last, the
I'd, 9TH and part of the 9th corps, preceded by
Gregg's cavalry, moved out toward Reams' Sta
ton on the railroad south of Petersburg They
drove back the enemy, captured 200 prisoners,
and Rebel supply train, killed and wounded
number of the enemy and took up an advance
ed position on Hatcher's Run, where they threw
up breast works. The enemy in large force af-
forwards fell upon the 9th corps and forced
them back short distance, with some loss on
both sides.
Sherman, as is his custom, keeps his move
ments wrapped in mystery. Rebel papers re-
port him moving on Branchville, S. c., and the
Charlestonians, are getting ready to receive a
visit from him..
A dispatch from New Orleans via Cairo, re-
ports that Mobile has been evacuated by the
enemy and the guns and ordnance stores sent
to Selma, city in the interior of Alabama.
Gen. Kelly, commanding in West Va. reports
that scouting party of Gen. Sheridan in COM
mand of Major Young, captured the notorious
guerilla, Major Harry Gilmor formerly living
near Towsontown. The account states that the
willy robber was tracked to a house near Moor
field in Hardy Co. w. Va near the South Fork
river, and taken while in bed with a fellow
Rebel officer. The major didn't like the idea of
being captured in bed, but he had to put the
best face on the matter, and take up his line of
march for Winchester.
Deserters from Tennessee regiments in Hood
army como almost daily into our lines near
Nashville and Memphis. The Rebel army.
they say, has gone into winter quarters at Tu-
pelo, Miss.
Aterribly disastrous ire occurred in the low
er part of Philadelphia yesterday morning,
commencing in large coal oil works. The
burning oil flowed into the street, setting fire to
the houses on both sides of the way. Fifty
houses were destroyed and number of lives
lost. OF six bodies recovered, three belonged
to one family