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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09
Circuit Court for BALTIC. County.
Z. DECEMBER TERM 1865.

The Jurors and officers of the Court assem-
bled on Monday morning last, with very
large attendance of citizens. Judge Emory
being too i'll to attend to his duties, the Clerk
of the Court certified the fact to Hon. Judge
Bowie Of the Court of appeals, who appointed
Henry s. Stockbridge Esq, Of Baltic, Special
Judge during Mr.. Emory's illness. After
taking the prescribed OATH the list of Jurors
was presented by the Sheriff, when the names
were drawn as follows;
Grand Jury.-Thos. H. Forsythe, Foreman ;
Martin L. Jean, Joseph German, Lewis E. Shri-
yer, James Clay, VIM. Rassier, James B. Vain
wright, Evan Matthews, George w. Wade,
David II. Stinchcombe, Richard G. Tracey,
John Tase, John X. Fouk, Jacob B. Wilhelm,
Samuel Cole, G. Howard Owings BENZ. T. An
derson, Miles Davis, Peter B. Hawley, William
c. Vance, Jacob Vance, Julias S. Sauter.
Petit Ju1y.-William Mccullough, Charles
r. Mace, John Deitch, David s. Longnecker,
Jacob Algire, George Z. Odell, John L. Turner,
James H. Boyd, Abijah Cole, Morris Frederick,
Jasper n Slack, Kean Curry, Henry Green,
George W. Fisher, Joseph Caithell, James H.
Wilson, George H. Hare, William Gorsuch,
Thomas James, William Reed, H. C. McAllis-
ter, s. W. Upton, Jesse McKensie, Robert E.
Proctor, James B. Coe.
His Honor briefly addressed the Grand Jury
upon the duties devolving upon them, referring
them to the several acts in the code relating to
treason &c.
The oath of allegiance was administered to
the jurors by John: M. Wheeler Esq.,, Deputy
Clerk, when motion was made to adjourn the
Court on the ground that the counsel did not
have their cases ready, supposing there would
be no Court on account of the illness of Judge
Emory. The Court was accordingly adjourned
uOtil Monday morning next, when the various
dockets will be promptly called. The magis-
trate's appeal docket will be taken up first
The Mount Hope cases, consisting of some
twenty indictments, were set for Wednesday,
the 18th inst. His Honor gave notice that ca
ses must be ready for trial upon the day set,
in order to expedite the business of the court
After the transaction of some minor business,
the Court was adjourned to Monday morning
next, much to the disappointment of large
number of persons who were present and ex-
pected, the business of the Court to proceed
1t is to be hoped the business will be promptly
and vigorously pushed forward nextweek, and
that the delays and disappointments of last
Winter will not be repeated this term.
Mr. Stockbrdge has the reputation of being
an able and experienced legal gentleman, and
the Court business will no doubt be wisely and
skillfully conducted, H rd5
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09
The Mexican Loan.

In another part of this paper, our readers will
find an advertisement for loan to the Republic
of Mexico. Juarez the lawful President of that
war-stricken country, with bis faithful followers,
is battling manfully against the invaders under
Macmillan, and has lately achieved some sue
cesses. Under the teachings of the Monroe Doc
triue it has become principle in our public poll
icy, to aid all people on this continent struggling
for Democratic institutions, and oppose all efforts
at monarchical usurpation or foreign interference
These are the views of our leading public men
to-day, and there can be little doubt that Mexico
will ere long be restored to its legitimate rulers.
This object may be accomplished by the Mexican
people themselves with a little material aid on
our part. To this end, the Republican govern
ment of that country asks for loan of $50 OOO,-
900, secured by the immense mineral and agr-
cultural lands with which that country abounds
These lands with additional securities are pledged
for the payment Of the loan and at the rate at
which it is offered, it is likely to be safe and
profitable investment. Aside from these consid-
erations something is due from us to neighbor-
ing people, struggling to rid their land of for
egn usurper. If we believe in the Monroe doc
trine now is the time and this is the way to show
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09


THE School BoARD.-The County papers from
time 10 time urged upon the old School Boards
the propriety Of holding their meetings at Tow
sontown, but without effect While every other
County official body transacted its business here,
the School Board alone chung to its Old quarters
in the city. Various excuses were given for this
course, such as, the want of a suitable room, the
Inconvenience of access &c., none of which seem
at this time TO be valid objections. There are
several comfortable rooms at the Court House,
large enough for the purpose of the Board, which
can easily be fitted up and placed at their dispo-
sal, while the Rail Road affords convenient
means of communication. She School Board
has charge Of one the most important interests o!
the County, and here, at the County seat, is
where they should hold their sessions. If they
would bring the new School system into that
intimate connection with the people which is
necessary to its success, they must identify it
with the other public interests of the County -
There should lie nothing distant or exclusive in
its management. And when the people see that
the School Board are willing to transact their
business within the limits of the County they
will feel a more personal interest in their work.
And why shall not the Teachers Association
iikeW Use hold its sessions here? A public educa-
rional meeting in the Court House every quarter,
with illustrations of the methods of Teaching,
discussion of educational questions, public adj
dresses &C., would not only be highly interesting
Int MIGHT do mnch toward arousinu q lively in.
terest in our Public Schools among the people.
These things are worthy of consideration by the
School officers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09
A PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT

"OF all appeals, although
grant the power Of pathos and of gold,
OF beauty, fattery, threats, shilling,-no
Methods more sure at moments to take hold
Of the best feelings of mankind, which grow
More tender, as we every day behold
Than that all-softening, overp0w ring Knell
The tocsin of the SouI-the Dinner BeU''
These lines Of Byron came to our mind on Sat-
urday last, while partaking Of pleasant enter
tainment given by John II. Longnecker, Esq,
Clerk of the Circuit Court, to bis bondsmen and
the employees of his Office. 1t is needless to say
that everything was gotten up in the best style
and that the entire company did ample justice to
the occasion.
The Law requires the Clerk TO renew his Bond
in the sum of $l4, 900 every two years.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

CAMP BRADFORD. accordance with orders
from the War Department, this camp, situated
on the old cattle show grounds on Chas. st. Av-
enue near the city, has been abolished. Fine
new barracks and officers quarters were erected
on the grounds about a year ago, which were
last week sold at auction. 1t was used as a rem
devious for volunteers, drafted men and substi-
tutes from this State, and could tell many a tale
Of sharp lodging, hair-breadth escapes 'French
leaves" running the guards &c. We ourselves
have vivid recollection of spending few weeks
within its hot and dusty precincts in the Sum-
mer of 1864, under the swelterng protection Of
''dog-house," otherwise known as 'Sheltr-
TENT
The old camp served good purpose during
the war bnt its work is done and we hope the
ground may speedily return to the more peace
full uses for which it was first designed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09
RoBBERIEs IN THE CouNrY. The following

RoBBERIEs IN THE COUNTY 1.-THE following rob-
berries took place during late hour on Satur-
day night last in Baltimore Co. near the first
toll gate on the Chas. street road The residence
of Mrs. Clara Ross was forcibly entered and rob-
bed of several articles of silverware, as we'll as
valuable articles of ladies' clothing. Some OF
the former were testimonials of departed friends.
The residence of Mr.. Benson, proprietor Of the
Monument street foundry, was also visited,
doubtless by the same parties, who carried off a
considerable quantity of clothing. The third
visitation was made at the residence Of Mr.. Thorn
as. of the firm of Messrs. Thomas l. Merrill, from
which they also carried off valuable silyerware.
american
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

G4- Rev. James 9. Leason, minister of the
P. E. Church, cied in St. Msry's county, in July
last, Of typhoid fever. Mr.. Leason, some four
teen years ago, resided at Cockeysville, in this
county, being at that time Principal Of the Sher
wood Academy. He removed from this county
TO Hartford from thence to the Eastern Shore anc
finally to St. Mary county, some two years ago
His Parish was on the west shore of ST. Mary's
river, near where the founders Of Maryland land
ed. Mr.. Leason was native of Ireland, yer,
highly educated, and much esteemed wherever
known. 9a sf asia o sis io Il
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09
MARYLAND Legislature.

Gov. Bradford has issued proclamation
converting the General Assembly Of Maryland
in special session on Wednesday, the 10th day
Of January, 1866. The Governor says he issues
the proclamation at the request of the Cover
nor elect Hon. Thomas Swami, who has advi-
sed him of his desire to convene the Legisla-
ture for the consideration of such subjects as in
his judgement will render the session necessary,
and it is thought the public convenience will
be promoted by its assembling at the date fixed.
By the Constitution of the State the session is
limited to thirty days.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, that the sub
i scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Baltimore county, letters of admins
tration on the estate OF
MARY A. G. BROTHERS,
late of said county, deceased. All persons hav
ing claims against the said estate. are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof to thesubscriber,
On or before the 7th dag Of dug. 1886;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. Those indebted to
said estate are requested to make immeGiate
payment Given under my hand this 5th day
of December, 1855.
VACHEL w. BASEMAN,
Dec. s.-4t~ Administrator.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

THE COUNTY JAIL.-There are now 81 prison.
ers confined in the County Jail, which is larg-
er number than has been patronizing this insti-
tuition for some time. Eight more will be sent
up from the city on Monday next. Two of the
number in confinement echarged' with murder,
and most of the remainder with larceny and 9th.
er petty crimes The Jail will be crowded next
week and it will want sharp lookout on the
part of the officers to keep them from ''digging
out" Sheriff Harvey is determined if possible
to prevent any escapes, and has established a
vigilant guard, day and night.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

New BRIDGE.--The Bridge across the Little
Gunpowder between Jericho Factory and Jerusa-
lem Mills, has been completed 1t was built by
Thos. F. Forsyth, Esq, for So, 1875. 1t is 80 feet
in length and crosses the stream by single
span. 1t is a covered bridge and is built of the
best materials throughout. The workmanship
likewise is said to be of the highest order, making
it one Of the best bridges in the Co. 81
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

RELIGIOUS. Sunday last Rev. John S.
Deale, preached one of the most original and eff
fective Missionary Sermons at EPSON, in this
place, that it has ever been our pleasure to hear
His remarks were founded on Luke KILL $50
is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is
not rich toward God"
The very creditable sum of $3.50 was raised
in the congregation at the conclusion Of the SER
vice, for the use of the Missionary society
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

FIRE IN THE COUNTY. The large barn of Mr.
Christian Hax, situated about FIVE miles from
Baltimore city, on the Hartford road, was set on
fire, supposed by an incendiary, about 9 o clock
on Saturday night last, and entirely destroyed,
together with its contents, involving loss Of
three valuable horses, three cows, considerable
amount of hay and straw, and all the farming
utensils on the place. The entire loss is estima-
ted at $4,000, on which Mr.. H. has insurance to
the amount of 1910.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

The COUNTY TREAsuRER.-Wm. Foster, Esq,
the new County Treasurer, took the oath of Of
fee before John H. Longnecker, Esq, Clerk of
the Court on Tuesday last, and Immediately en-
tered on his duties. He is required by Law to
give Bond in the sum of $50, 600 We think it
no more than just to Mr.. Gore, the retiring
Treasurer, TO say that he performed the duties of
his Office with commendable ability and prompt
ness, giving universal satisfaction.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

IMPROVEMENTS AT Bee TREE.---In passing thi
beautiful and romantic station on the N. G. r
w. lately, we noticed still further improvements
by Mr.. Bently, the proprietor. The foundation
for good-sized grain and forwarding ware
hous is laid and will be rapidly completed. We
were told that it is also the intention of Mr.. B. tt
build fine large Hotel near the station, for the
accommodation of summer boarders from the CT
ty. No place could be better suited for such
hotel, on account of the beauty and healthfulnes:
of the situation and the convenience of access by
railroad from the city.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

SUMNER WEATHER. Sunday and Monday of
This week were AS warm as June. The sun was
bright, the air mild and warm and everything
outdoors looked spring-like. The Baltimore
american says the Thermometer rose to lOS de-
grees in the city on Monday, ON being exposed
10 the sun.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

= PRAIRIE DoGs.-Lieut. Henry Pennington who,
we understand, has lately been mustered out of
service, arrived at home few days ago, bring
ling with him fine pair of Prairie Dogs. They
are Of a brownish color and iu their fur, head
and claws, resemble squirrel, though having
more clumsy body. They can be seen at Mr..
Pennington saddlery shop, and are quite later
esting specimens of the animal Kingdom
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09
FOR SALE.

A A VERY DESIRABLE FARM OF 400
IN Acres of Meadow Land, in high state of
cultivation, on my Lady's Manor" Is miles
from Baltimore, miles from Monk -
S6e ton Station, N. G. K. r. A fine fSsSssfM
- pike. leading to Baltimore pass 80
es through this property divid l.sA.
ing 1t about equally. The land is of a veI. sI-
perior quality and will compare favorably with
the best land in the State. 1t has an album
dance of Wood, and is well Watered, having
streams in every field.
The improvements consist of good, substan-
tial DWELLING 40x20 feet fine Barn. out
houses, &C. There is fine Lime Stone Quarry
on the adjoining farm. This property is locat-
ed in the midst of thickly settled and healthy
neghborhood convenient to churches, schools,
stores, &C., and will be sold low $4,000 worth
of produce was sold off the past year. For par
ticulars apply to M0OREs 4 HESS,
No. Law Buildings, st. Paul St.
We have also for sale 200 Acres of fine mead
ow Grass Land on Deer Creek, Hartford county,
near Darlington and Tide Water Canal. A fine
Dwelling Honse 54x33, with all necessary out
houses, plenty of Fruit &c.
Also, SPLENDID FARM in Montgomery
county, Is miles from Ellicotts Mills. The
Land is of first quality of red clay soil, in
high state of cultivation, will average at least
10 barrels of corn per acre, 40 acres of meadow
thd1 viii Cub - OOllS vi grass per
The improvements consist of very fine MAN.
SION, large Barn and outhouses al nearly new.
The buildings would cost nearly as much as is
now asked for this property.
Also, 40 ACRES OF Ian D most beautifully
located on Swami Lake, containing several
building sites. Also, several improved Lots on
Swami Lake. cottages in complete order.
Also, THREE FINE FARMS in very high
state of cultivation near Gainesville, on the
Frederick Road, with great varieties of the
choicest kinds Of Fruits. Buildings in fine
order.
Fine Farms for sale on the Eastern Shore of
Md, all sizes and prices. Farms for sale in all
the counties of Md. and Va. Fine Timber
Tracts for sale, easy of access
Also for sale or lease, the rich Bottom Lands
of the Mississippi Valley. Splendid cotton
lands in the most desirab BILE locations for cotton
culture. a,i MOORES Il HESS,
'i No. Law Buildings, St. Paul St., Balto
Dec. 9.--tf. EfeN
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

TIE PASSENGER RAILWAY. The men who in
augurate and conduct great public convent
ence, though they do it for their own pecuniary
benefit, are entitled TO appreciation This, of
course, does not place them beyond the reach of
legitimate censure when they fail to serve the pub
lie and conduct their enterprise in the narrow
policy Of personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Railway
managers must not be condemned if traveller
now and theniS killed, unless it appear that bis
death was caused by their negligence or avarice.
We must not expect impossbiiies from corpo-
rations any more than from individuals.
Since the completion of the Towsontown Rail-
way, there has been no little complaint against
its management, its equipment, its officers its
speed, its fare and almost every thing connected
with it,. There may have been cause for some
OF these complaints. But people are apt to be
very exacting ofpubic servants and take it for
granted that all railways are money-making en-
terprises. Now the fact u.s. until lately, this Rail-
cay has not paid dividend to its stockholders
since the first six months ofits running. Labor,
horses, feed and the government tax have been
so high that ii was only by the most persevering
and skillful management that it has been kept
running. With the manner in which it is con-
Quoted at pres Mt no unprejudiced person can find
fault. The cars are comfortable and run fire.
qnently enough for all needful purposes. The
speed is about as great as can be attained on
road with such heavy grades. The conductors
are gentemanly and ohliging, and the officers
manifest an earnes: desire to accommodate the
public. The importance of the road may be
known from the large number of Passengers it
carries. And we think ii but right that Henry
Tyson, Esq, the energetic Superintendent, with
his faithful co-laborers should receive from the
sOmmnnity that concentration which they so
Flchly deserve.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

THE NEW ROUTE TO THE ClTY.-The new Coun-
ty Road, opening direct communication from
Towsontown TO Chas. ST. Avenue, was granted
ny the Commissioners and has been laid out by
Henry Shew Esq, County Surveyor. 1t takes a
direct line from the York Turnpike, passing the
Smedley House and Court House, through lands
OF DR.. Bosley and Amos Matthews, until itreach-
es Branch on the farm of the latter, when it
follows said Branch Southwark TO near the line
of the Shepherd Asylum property, thence West to
the old Powder Mill Road, which is simply an ex-
tension of the avenue. The distance by this route
TO Sweeney Hill, on the Avenue, is about two
miles, from which point il is four and half
miles to the city, making the entire distance
about the same as by the York Turnpike, with
the advantage of a smoother better graded and
more romantic road. Owing to the outrageous
and extortionate tolls charged on the York Road,
many persons are anxiously awaiting the open
ing of the new route. We hope it will be spec
Oily pushed through and he wel-graded and put
in fine driving order at once. The public inter-
est demands it as a relief from the grievouS mo-
nopoly which now controls the travel to and
from the city.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

LECTURE AND CONCERT On Wednesday even
ing Dec. Goth, Rev. L. Van, Bokkelen, State Su-
perintendent Of Public instruction, will deliver a
! Public Lecture on education in the Court House
AT Fowsontown The Baltimore Musical Asso-
cialipp puder Gen, Hayward will be present on
the occasion and will sing some Of their fine mu-
sic. All are invited to attend. The Lecture and
music will both be highly interesting and we be-
speak a full house ON the OCCASION
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

Commissi 0ners on Wednesday last under the
Constitution, James Button, Esq, drew the short
term. He will therefore serve two years from
this time, and Messrs. Cockey aud McCauey four
wears each
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

- ~ The following Property, advertised in this
PAPER, will be sold as stated below:

~ ~ The following Properly, advertised iu this
Epal,ef,s val be sold as stated below
AT rRlv.4ssA4E X a <,
Farm of 1913 acres, IAm1es fromS White fial
station, On the N. C R. w, with good Orchards,
fine frame house and the necessary outbuildingss
1Messrsa Carman Bosley, No 5, CarrollHal,
Baltimore, have constantly for saleH large NUM-
bereof Farms in various parts Of thisHcounty and
throughout the State. Persons wishing to pur-
chase, will do we'll to call and examine their list.
Two valuable Farms at the head of Dulaney 5
Valley, Is miles from Baltimore, on the Valley
Turnpike, with good improvements, Limestone
&C., containing together, 3l2 acressAlse a
Farm of 80 acres adjoining, .Moores j. Hess,
No. 8 Law. Buildings Baltimore. VI III
AT PUBLIC SALE.
eF0n'M Monday, Dec. sFlIh,8 at Oregon Furnace, d
large lot of wagons, plews, supplements OF all
kinds, furniture, &es George Albright Y
/ Thursday, Dec. u 4th; Vt the Fesideuce of Geo.
W. Ritter, q miles on the Hartford road. Three
good horses, wagons, large lot of vegetables,
and trucking articles. George II. Ritter. 81
Saturday, Dec. 18th, near Sparks Switch, n.
| @ II. R., valuable Horses, Mules Farming I'M
| plements; &c. Vim e. Chiids. SrA
r. Tuesday, Dec. 18th, on the Falls Road near
Gross Keys Tavern, fine Mares, / Colt, Cows,
| Buggy, Wagons, and a great variety of Farming
Implements, Blacksmith's Tools, Household F OIL
nitnre, &C. Chas. b. Baker. 80.
| Tuesday, Dec. 18th, about !, mile east Of the
| Dover road and about ] miles from Baltimore,
valuable stock, farming. implements, &c. Eli
Kelly.
On Saturdays Dec. 23i, on the premises, on
the Liberty turnpike, aboutil2 miles from Balti-
more, northumberland ofland containing Al acres,
| improved by a log Dwelling, &c. l.. ". Offutt
! and W. NJ. lsaaes, Administrators Of L. Ofutt,
| deceased.
Thursday, Dec 2sth, 10 valuable lots on the
Falls road, near Baltimore. Isaac Crowther, ST.,
| Administrator of N. Parsons, deceased.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

FARM SOLD On the Both ult, S. g. Wilson,
auctoneer, sold the farm of Henry Babel, on
Long Green, containing SO acres, for So, O20. Jno
Knorr of Sweet Air, purchaser.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

F. G. F. Waltemeyer of the 18th district was,
on Wednesday last, appointed Inspector Of
Weights and Measures by the board Of
County Commissioners instead of Thomas Fl.
Robinson
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-12-09

SALE OF REAL ESTATE stephen Gorsuch, ESQ.,,
has sold bis mill and SO acres of land, with
dwelling, Barn &C., in the 7ih District for
$4,000. Mr.. Weinmiller Of Penna. is the pur-
chaser. This is fine property and is considered
cheap.