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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-18
Correspondence Of The Union.


Messrs Editors Of tie Union: sa
Misunderstanding recently taken q trip to
the great metropolis Of the nation (the Capitol)
and also the Capitol of "My Maryland" |
thought perhaps synopsis of The trip &C., might
not prove undressing to part, at least of the
numerous readers of the Onion" Istarted from
Govanstown ON Wednesday, February lst, about
u clock Via Baltimore & Towsoniown r. r.
in car in charge of Mr. Porter, one of the oblig-
ing conductors of said road, and after reaching
the Monumental city, proceeded at once TO Wash
ington ma BALTIC. & Ohio R. R. having been
kindly provided with free ticket by the efficient
master of Transportation of said road w. Pres
colt Smith, Esq. After riding for an hour and
half in a under the care of one of-the polite
conductors of said road, arrived at my destna-
ton. ] 70 md that in Washington everything
was life and confusion. While in that city,
paid visit to the various places OF interest, such
as the Capitol building, &c. ! noticed III the
White House, crowds were generally in waiting
to see the occupant Members of Congress from
almost every State, waiting to pay their respects
and to ask some favor for themselves or friends
also visited Congress, and while listening to the
various debates, the natural impression of the
heart was, oh for the days of Webster, Clay
and Others with such craftsmanship and love of
country as characterized their deliberations
Both houses of Congress present quite grand
appearance. a4xs
The excitement occasioned by the Treasury
building murder having partly subsidized, the
whole attention of the public mind seemed direct
ed to the 'Peace Commissioners, and many
were the cries of the news boys, Carnival of the
Peace Commissioners FiOm the eagerness
with which the papers were bought, they no
doubt were we'll paid for their labor. From the
number Of officers Ia Washington belonging to
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For the Baltimore County Union.
Henry Clay.


In this the time Of our country's trouble and
danger how frequently do the thoughts of the
truly loyal revert to other days, when peace uni
ty and prosperity prevailed throughout the land
and when, if any serious diff u.ty either at
home or abroad, threatened our peace, the ma
tional mind seemed instinctively to turn for gui-
dance and direction 10 such distinguished patri-
OTIS as Webster, Clay, Cass and others, whose
wise counsels under gracious Providence, pre-
pared the way for our escape.
Amongst these ''bright particular stars, - noae
shone more brilliantly than he whose name
stands as a caption to this article. No one had
warmer friends, or more enthusiastic admirers.
The sincerity Of the admiration was illustrated
in great many instances, but in none more
strkingly than in the case mentioned in the fol-
lowing extract from q work some years since
published, called "The Footprints of an liner
ant"
81 recollect," says the author, Tan amusing
incident which transpiccd at the Inauguration OF
Gov. Morton Of Louisiana. 1t was announced
more than week previous, through the journals
OF the city of New Orleans, that Mr.. Clay would
be present upon that interesting occasion. Ear
~ in the morning the streets were thronged, not
to see the recently elected Governor, but TO get
sight of the great statesmen, Henry Clay, who
was then the guest OF The city The doors were
guarded by strong military force TO prevent
the crowd from entering before the arrival of the
Governor and his suite. the ladies and invited
guests from abroad. Through the Kindness of a
friend was early admitted to IL comfortable seat.
A number procured boards and ladders, and
climbed up some other way, " and made their
ingress through the windows in the rear OF the
lu'lding. $500
1t was not long before the entrance Of Mr.
Clay, thatl discovered at my side, standing on
chair, fine, noble looking, native Louisianian
Heseemed much agtated, and his fine forehead
bathed in most profuse Precipitation. His whole
manner attracted my attention, when on sud-
den, his flashing eye met my steady gaze. He
then stopped down and very politely asked me if
| thought Mr.. Clay would soon make his APP
pearance. replied 't is not quite time yeti
Sir, said be, ''are you citizen ofthis place ~
] replied, ''No, ! reside in Ohio.' "Were You
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Death of Thomas Holiday Hicks.

Scarcely. had our friends in this county re-
covered from the shock produced by the news
of the death of the brave Col. John W. Wilson,
when they were again startled by the unwel-
come announcement of the news of the death
of Ex-Governor Thomas H Hicks His death.
which was occasioned by paralysis, took place
at Washington city on Monday morning last.
at u o'clock.
Immediately after his decease, the sad news
was conveyed by telegraph to distant parts ofthe
country; in the Senate and House Of Delegates
and in the city Council of Baltimore, appropri-
ate ceremonies were observed, and a general
feeling of sorrow pervaded the whole loval
community. His remains were inferred at
Washington, on Wednesday last, attended by
all the officers Of the Government, Members of
the United States Senate and Congress, as well
as.by detachments of military, the Governor.
Lieut.. Governor, Senate and House of Delegates
of our State the city Councilof Baltimore, and
yastconcourse of citizens and friends Peace
to his ashes.
We adopt the following lines written by Dr.
A. j. Manning, the intimate friend of Govern
or Hicks, as expressing our feelings upon the
death Of this honest, fearless and patriotic cit
izen, changing the word Dorset to that of
maryland" the loyal men Of the State claim
ing him as theirs, also:
The great has fallen: once again
We record with a heart-sick pain
Another patriot is dead,
And with his noble spirits fed
"A friend to freedom, home and State;
But though he's fallen, still he's great
Traitors assailed his spotless name,
And would have damned the patriots fame ;
But from their poisonous, british touch,
He let them know that still too much
OF honor dwell within his frame
70 drag his country down to shame.
Aspersions fierce assaled his track,
And treason wished to load his back
With crimes that would have raisd the dead
From Washington's immortal bed,
TO hiss, with an inglorious shame,
Such crimes as could not stain his name.
Firmly he stood, with giant form,
Brestng dark treason's peltng storm,
That Numbered like the sea to shore
Unmoved beneath the pillows roar,
A bulwark still to guard the land
'Gainst treasons vile and fiendish band.
Hicks sleeps; but ali, he is not dead
His spirits but moment fed;
1t will not stay twill come again,
For freedom lives when forms are slain;
And traitors dread such honored dust,
As cannot slecp-can never rust.
Old, Maryland swells with grateful pride
For such sire as just has died
For such son as Rome ne'er knew,
Nor Greece nor Carthage ever grew.
Sublime in principle and trust,
Thy sons will weep, and freedoms must.
"a
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BALTIMORE COUNTY
BOU N TY BILL
OFFICE County COMMISSIONERS FOR BALTI-

- - - - - - IL Il Il - .
OFFICE County COMMISSIONERS FOR BALT1-
MORE COUNTY.
T N compliance with an act of the General
i Assembly of Maryland, passed at January
Session, 1865, the Commissioners of Baltimore
county have passed an order to raise sufficient
amount to pay Two Hundred Dollars to each
drafted man, volunteer, or person furnishing a
representative substitute under the call of the
President of United States, in December, 1864,
tosbe paid to such person as may furnish prop
or certificates from the officer authorized to
grant such certificates, that he has volunteer
ed, been drafted and held to service, or furnish
ed substitute under said call, and as the Coun-
ty Commissioners are DESTROYS that said Loan
should be taken by the tax payers of Baltimore
county, will issue county six per cent. Bonds
of 500 and Of $1,000, interest payable semi
annually, to about 100000 payable ten years
after date, or sooner, at the pleasure of the
County Commissioners after five years. They
invite proposals to take said Loan, or any part
thereof to be made to the County Commission
ers at their office by letter or otherwise, on
Wedaesday, 1St day Of March, 1855, at IL o'clock
M. JOSHUA +. COCKEY,
Feb. lS.-2t. President.
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u.s. We desire to call the special attention Of
our readers to the advertisement in another col
umn, of "BAUGn 8 RAw-BoNE PHOSPHATE, which
is sold by MIR. Dugdale the agent in Baltimore,
and by his agents throughout the State Since
the high price of Peruvian Gnano has put it out
Of the reach of the farmers generally, the atten-
ton of the agricultural community has been
turned to some of the Fertilizers most prominent
before the public, in order TO find less expensive
and equally efficient substitute.
"BAUGH's RAw-BoNE PHOSPHATE the article
alluded to- can be safely recommended to all who
desire Fertilizer sufficiently active to forward
the growth of the CROP and. permanent enough
to insure heavy yield Of Grain, as we'll as TO
leave in the soil sufficient quantity of fertilizing
material for the action of future crops. We
therefore recommend those of the community
who have not used this popular Fertilizer, TO
give it trial, as to those who have used it, this
hint will be unnecessary.
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the army, one would suppose it was the Head
Quarters of General Grant.
After having satisfied myself in Washington,
embarked for Annapolis, the Capitol OF my ma
live State, where visited the Senate and House
Of Delegates, which bodies presented very re-
spectacle appearance though | noticed several
Of the members Of the House were very 3upentte
in their appearance The :bounty bill which
occasioned so much debate, has ntlast passed.
II should have passed at the beginning OF the
session in order TO have given the several coun-
lies time to ill their quotas before the draft
However, it is better at the lllh hour than not
at all. Qnite number Of oilicersand soldiers are
sojonrning in and around the 'ancient city,
the parole camp being but short distance from
town. | noticed from conversation in the cars,
that farms in Maryland were getting to be mnch
in demand, by persons residing in the Norlhern
and other States. After looking around to my
satisfaction in the State Capitol, | started for
Baltimore in a train conducted by James H.
Brown, Esq, one of the gentlemany officers of
the Annapolis Rail Road, and arrived in the
"Monumental city, on the evening of Thurs
day the I'd instant, where remained for the
night iand reached the pleasant village of Go
vanstown on Friday. Fearing that am intru-
ding too much upon your columns, as well as
The patience of the readers of your welcome week
ly visitor will close, remaining very truly
yours w. b. K
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Bounties for Volunteers and Drafted

The Senate and House Of Delegates have pass
ed $500 Bounty Bill, to be paid to volunteers,
drafted men, or representative substitutes, and
with the same Bill authority is given the Com
missioners of the different counties to pay a
bounty not exceeding 5000, in view of which
our county Commissioners at their special meet
ing ON Thursday, passed an order, approprating
the sum of $4,000 in order that they may as
sst the people Of the county in the coming draft.
See advertisement of Commissioners in another
column. .Ho
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The New York Tribune.

For twenty years we have taken The TRIBUNE
nearly every other daily, which has, from time to
time made its appearance in the great metropolis
OF the Nation. Among all of these journals,
The TRIBUNE stands to day, as it has always Stood
prominent for ability, for frankness, for RELIABLE
ity and honesty of statements. Even the readers
of other papers often "want to see what The
TRIBUNE says about it," when journals Of less
character have made some sensation statement
wherewith to astonish the public. Above all,
The TRIBUNE is, and has been paper of and for
the people. The farmer finds more and better
articles for his benefit and information, than in
any other newspaper in the world. The mechan-
ic is posted upin all the latest improvements and
bis rights to a fair compensation for his labor,
and immunity to excessive demands of employ
ers has always been zealously guarded. From
the beginning, THE TRIBUNE has been an advocate
for that system of labor which pays the labor
er, and it, consequently, has been opposed to un-
paid labor by slaves. At this time, when the
triumph of liberty is about to be realized, the
course of The TRIBUNE for quarter of century
vindicated, and the great contest decided on the
side of justice and liberty, this faithful sentinel is,
and will be more interesting than ever. We can
hardly conceive how farmer, living within the
reach of two mails week. can afford to be with
out THE SEMI-WEEKIy TRIBUNE, or how any bles-
sed with less frequent facilities can be well in
formed farmer or mechanic without the visits OF
THE WEEKLY. 1t is the best investment for them
selves aud families, that (outside of their own
local papers) they can make in newspapers. Ev-
BUxEs. VEST Branch Bulletin. Wiliiamsport, Pa.
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II VIE undersigned having rented his Farm,
l. will offer at Public Sale, on
THURSDAY, March 9Th, 1865, at l o'clock P. NJ,
at his residence, II miles from Baltimore on the
York Turnpike, his Stock and Farming Imple-
ments, consisting of the following property,
to-wit Two good work Horses, Brood Mares
l four year-old Colt, three7year- Colt, do
one year-old, 2 Mich Cows, 2 Heifers, Brood
Sow, 2 Shoats, 10 head of Sheep, broad tread
four horse Wagon. do. narrow tread, l Lime
Bed, family Carriage, 2 Hay Carriages, one
flrrow Plow, one double Harrow, nearly new,
double and single Shovel Plows, CultivatOr,
Log Chain, Fifth Chain and Spreaders, double
and single Trees, sets heavy Breechbands, 2
sets Lead Han ness, Plow Gears, Collars and Bri-
dies, Wheat Fan and various other articles
too tedious to mention.
Terms of Sale :-All sums of $40 and under,
Cash: all sums over that amount three months
credit with note and approved security.
JOSIAH PRICE.
S. G. WILSON, Auctioneer.
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Farmers rake Notice.

We would call the special attention of farm
ers, gardeners and others, to the advertisement
Of Lester 4 Co., No. 40 Howard ST., corner of
Franklin, Baltimore Md, which appears in this
week sissue. The Maryland C5mpanie' Poudevetts
is highly recommended by all who have used it,
We can recommend it to our friends and are
confident that after fair trial. the result will be
satisfactory. Price $40 per ton.
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A CARD.

N defence of my reputation which ~. Stew
i art has publicly assailed in base and cow
ardy manner shall furnish for general peru
sal brief history of his conduct antecedent
and subsequent to his interview with me in the
Court House on last convention day, that the
public may know his character for truth and
veracity when he basely attempts to make
charges which he cannot prove This commu-
nication will appear at an early day
r. G. McGINN.
Feb 12l--1t
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To Whom it May Concern !:

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That in thir-
made to the Commissioners of Baltimore conn
ty, to open Public Road from the Manual La
Dor School, in the 18th district Baltimore coun
ty, running through the Manual Labor Farm
and also through the lands of Bennett +, wal
ker, Samuel Counselman and Henry 1ownsen.
and intersectng the public road near Dr. N. II.
Smiths farm. February lS,--5t2
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NeaO Advertisements.
THE TEsEBUNE EOIs 1865
PROSPECTUS.


PROSPECTUS
TTNHE NEW YORK TRIBUNE, founded in
i 1874, will enter upon its twenty fourth year
with quiekened hopes and enlarged lneans OF
usefulness Its prineip pies need no re- s1ateinents
It's aims are the diffusion of Indulgence and
the incncaton of spirit of Freedom and 1iu
mainly. When this truth shall have been gem
orally recognized and established as the basis
of our institutions and polity, that injustice TO
the poorest the weakest, the most despised, is a
fearful mstake-that no community or State
can afford to wrong even its hunblest member
then will our land bask once lnorein the calm
sunshine of peace and prosperity.
THE TRIBUNE has for the last year been
published with but small profit TO its proprie-
tors, when compared with the enormous labor
and outlay devoted to its publication, solely be-
cause of the depreciation of our Currency be-
low the specie standard, compelling us to buy
paper and other materials at a cost consdera-
bly, above the full amount received from
subscribers. On our Weekly edition, the net
loss has amounted to many thousands of dol
lars; while our large receipts from Advertising
have been absorbed by the extraordinary ex-
penses for Correspondence, Telegraphing, &C.,
devolved on us by the War. AS we DO not sup
pose our patrons desire that we should work for
them at our own cost, and prefer not to be pa
troniZed by any who man desire 81 we have
somewhat advanced for The ensuing year the
prices of our Semi Weekly and Weekly, as we
have already done with those of our Daily edi-
lions. This increase is purely nominal there
never before was time when the farmers the
country could buy THE TRIBUNE for solittle
of their own products or labor as they can by
the following TERMS.
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Daily single cents.
Mail subs. copy, yr.-yll Nos..........SI0 90
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Mai copy, yr.-lO4 Nos.........4 90
do copies, :" " .o.............7 90
do 5 or over, foreach eopy...3 90
Persons renting for 10 copies, $50, will receive
an extra copy for months.
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an extra copy
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one copySemi- Weekly, gratis
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| February 18th, 1865.
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PRESENTATION OF BIBLE AND HYMN BOOK. -
The singing school at Monkton, Baltimore coun-
ty, presented Mr.. Charles B. Fell, their teacher,
with very handsome family Bible, and Mrs. NJ.
A. Fell with beautifully bound hymn-book,
as testimonials of esteem in, which they are held
by the class
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BIG LoAD.-Mr. Abraham Shertzer, living on
Clubbing Farm" Dulaney's Valley, short time
ago, took a load of sassafras roots to the city
with his six mule team, which weighed Five
Tons, $50 lbs. The weight Of the wagon was
$500 lbs. in addition, making in all near seven
Tons This is one of the best teams on the road
and Shertzer is the man that knows how to drive
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A CORRECTION We stated in our issue of the
4th inst, on what we considered good authority,
that the wages of employees on the turn pike and
railroad had been increased We havesince been
informed that such is not the case, and we make
this correction in justice to those concerned.
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PRICE OF BEEF CATTLE-A letter from
New York, dated Monday last, says
The cattle spectators are on the rampage
to-day. Arrivals are scarce, owing to the
interruption in railroad travel by the snow
storm, and the owners of "stock on hand"
have showed up prices to mark quite be-
yond the reach of folks that have not made
their pile in petroleum or gold Think OF
&c per pound by the wholesale for beef !
That figure was actually paid to-day for
some prime Pennsylvania, which means
about 40c at retail Mutton and pork show
a corresponding advance.
gxe> The sum OF 1929, 857 has been subscribed
in Boston towards the Edward Everett stat
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NOTICE.

OFFICE OF THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE Co., !
IN BALTIMORE COUNTY,
February 18th, 1865.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That gen.
IN eral meeting of the Members of this Com
pany will be held on
Monday, March 9th, 1865,
between IL and o'clock P. NJ at the Secreta.
rvs Office, No. 81 North Calvert Street, Balti
more, for the purpose of electing thirteen Di
rectors for the ensuing year. ff61
FRANCIS SHRIVER. Y
Feb. 1S.-2t Secretary.
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DRAFT.-We would call the special attention
of the citizens of the 9th district to the call for
a meeting at the Court House, on Tuesday next.
The Draft did not come off on the 18th, but it
may come off almost any day. Prompt action
is therefore necessary in the matter.
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SPECIAL NorrCE

VTNHE subscriber having no connection with
a the Board Of Substitute Brokers', or with
any contracts for counties or districts, contin-
ues to discharge his duties in that department
to the satisfaction of the parties directly con-
cerned, and with the approval hitherto of the
government Office an
WILLIAM H. BAYZAND.
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DRAFT MEETING.

IN pursuance of a resolution passed at pre-
L vious meeting, the undersigned would in
vite the citizens of the 9th Election District,
Baltimore county, who are subject to or feel an
interest in freeing the district from the Draft,
to meet in the Court Room, Towsontown,
On Tuesday Merit, February 2lst,
at 8 o'clock P. NJ, to devise means to carry out
the proposed object.
The State of Maryland having passed the
Bounty Bill, giving $500, and the Commission
ers of Baltimore county, having generously
rendered $500, the highest sum allowed under
said Bill, but small amount will be necessary
to relieve our citizens.
Turn out in your strength and settle the mat
ter at once!
.J.H. LONGNECKER, Chairman.
j. N. WIsNER, Secretary.
Eeh 1S.-lt.
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MARRIED.
DIED,
Ne2O Advertisements.

0ALEB EMMART ET~AL Us. OsEPH
~ FRANCE and WIFE, IN the Circuit Court
for Baltimore county, sitting IN Equity.
ORDERED, This 10th day of February, 1865,
that the sale as made and reported by John C.
Blackburn, Trustee, in the above entitled cause
be legally ratified and confirmed unless cause
to the contrary be shown on or before the 18Th
day of March nert, provided a copy of this or
der be inserted in some newspaper published
in Baltimore county, once a week for three sue
cessive weeks before the said 18th day of March
next.
The report states the amount of sales to be
$5,500.O0.
JNO. II. LoNGNECKER, Clerk.
True Copy-Test:
JNO. II. LONGNECKER, Clerk.
Fob 10-9t