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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04
DI ED

In Ohio, on the morning of the goth of Deem
Der, Mary relict of the late Walter Billingsley
formerly of Baltimore County.
On the 3lst instant, in the full hope of a bliss
full Immortality, GEORGE L. son of Levi and
Naomi Hoffman, of Baltimore county, in the
23d year Of his age.
At Warren: on the 10th ultimo, of consump-
ton, MARTHA NJ LEsouRD, in the 44th year of
her age.
Near Pikesville, on the Goth ultimo, AGGIE,
daughter Of Martin and Mary Yingling, aged
years.
Away from earth away from care
No more thy form see,
For thou hast scared above to share
The bliss prepared for thee.
sister and brother here
Are left to mourn their loss;
father and mother dear
To bear the heavy cross
But Aggie's gone whence death no more
Her presence shall remove;
Where as bliss and all is power
And everlasting love.
4, Thrice happy then is she who now
No more LIES sorrows knows;
No more to fear anguish bows,
Nor feels her earth-born woes. o. C. NJ.
At his residence in Baltimore county on Sat
urday 2Sth ult, after short but painful illness
THOMAS RICHARDSON, Sr., in the seth year of
his age, in the hope of blissful immortality.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04

The Coat TRADE OF THE UNITED STATES
The Pottsyille Mining Journal states that
the anthracite coal trade of the year just
passed amounts to 1892, 9O7 tons an increase
of 557, 624 tons. With the bituminous coal
the total amount is l1.94l, l39 tons. The
increase of domestic coal is 100000 tons.
The decrease in foreign coal was 499l67
tons. The collery capacity Of the differ
ent regions is ample to supply all the coal
the market will require. Miners and labor
ers are more abundant also than they were
at the beginning of the season. Phe sup
ply. of coal in 1865 will depend altogether
on the transportation capacity to convey
it to market. HN
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the following

Tn all twenty-five. New Jersey, Delaware and
Kentucky are doubtful We think, however,
that both New Jersey and Kentucky will finally
give their consent. If the present Legislature OF
Delaware refuses to do so, as it possibly will, the
people will next year electric who will do it.
The vote Of the reconstructed States of Tonnes
see, Arkansas and Louisiana may be counted on
with certainty and will settle the question. No
time is fixed by the Constitution within which
the ratification must take place, the votes of the
States being valid whenever cast:
Gov. Bradford Immediately sent comuiuni-
catioh TO both Houses of the Legislature, an
nouncing the adoption Of the Resolution by the
House of Representatives, expressing the hope
that maryland will be the first State to adopt
the proposed amendment In the Senate the
Governors communication was referred to the
Committee on Federal Relations. In the House,
the rules were suspended and it was Immediately
ratified by vote of SO ayes to % nays.
The response of Hon. Richard Grason to the
memorial of Hon. James S. Ridgely, in the matter
of the contested election case in Baltimore coun-
ty, was presented by Mr. Lee, Chairman of the
Committee on Elections, and ordered to be print
ed
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@otal Affairs.

M9~ Every citizen can contribute something
to the general interest of his county paper, by
sending US any items of interest that may occur
in his neighborhood. Circumstances that are OF
little account to you, may be interesting and
valuable to your neighbor. Who gets married,
who dies, who meets with an accident, whose
house or barn is burned, who opens new store
or hotel, who starts new business, whose horse
runs away, who makes any marked improvements
on his farm, who keeps the hest stock, who rails
es The largest crops, who introduces the best la
Dor saving machines. All these things and
thousand others if promptly reported to u.s.
would add TO the interest and value fthe Union
No matter about the photography and pennan-
ship. We will see that everything is put IL
proper shape. Only send us the items
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04

VX7ILL be sold at Public Sale, at the resi-
w dence of the subscriber, "Piney HILL"
20 miles from Baltimore, on the York Turnpike,
On Tuesday, February 21st, 1865,
(f fair, if not the next fair day at 10 o'clock A.
M, the following valuable Stock and Farming
Implements, viz:
TWO GOOD WORK HORSES,
One young Brood Mare, 2 three year old Colts,
one superior Black Hawk, two year-old
Colt
EIGHT HEAD OF MICH COWS,
One four horse power Threshing Machine, Pei
tons patiently nearly new,
BROAD-TREAD WAGON,
nearly new, Family Carriage one new Hay
Carriage, one Farm Bed one English Market
Bed, one good stone Bed, two sets of Breech-
bands, two sets Lead Harness, Plow Gears,
Chains, Collars, Brides and Halters.
Also, one Horse Rake, Furrow Flows, Guilt
vators, Double Shovel Flows, Spreaders, Single
and Double Trees, Forks Rakes and a great va
riety of other articles too numerous to mention.
Terms of Sale All sums of $40 and under,
Cash all sums over that amount six months
credit with note and approved security.
MARTIN CONN.
WILLIAM FOSTER, Auctioneer.
Feb. 4.-3t# 1-E3 aTgNElE8
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LETTERS ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPTS
OF MONEY Musr BE SrAMPED-C Commission
err Lewis writes to New York firm in re-
ply to an inquiry "that where the acknowl-
edgement OF a sum of money or adebt due
is contained in letter, such is valid le-
gal receipt for the money, and if the
amount exceeds $40, it requires stamp of
two cents. If A B addresses letter to
G D, saying: Your letter of January, IA,
enclosing 800 on account, has been receiv-
ed do not see how the case differs from
the one where he writes Received from
G D.. 800 on account Both are receipts
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04
LATEsT PEACE RUMoRs.

Friday morning papers state that the Re6e
Peace Commissioners are within our lines, and
that President Lincoln, has gone to City Poin
in special boat to to see what propositions they
may have to make, before they come any farther
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The DRAFT CONSULTATION FUND.--The
amount Of the Communication fund is report
ed by the Provost Marshal General to be
$l2,l7l,000, o portion OF which has been
assigned for the payment of hounties re-
quiredvby raising new troops. 1t is believ-
ed, however that there will be sufficient to
pay, the owners of slaves enlisted as volnn4
teers the compensation already allowed by
the act Of Congress. Il esa $3.50 go
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New advertisements.
PURLTC SALE.


FINHE subscriber being about to relinquish
i farming, will sell at Public Sale at the
77axrzcn residence of the late Charles tAA<~
S'aAEM B. Gorsuch, situated on the 1NkAD
-. York Turnpike near Cock 81 II
eysviIle, ON
Thursday, tie 23rd day Of February, 1865,
at l24 o'clock p. M. the following property, VIZ;
Horses. l valuable Cow, Poultry, Farming
Utensils. consisting Of one Wagon for two or
three horses, nearly new, Flows, Harrows, Cul-
tivators. Hoes Rakes, Forks, Grain Cradle and
Seythes, Wagon and Plow Harness, a lot of
Bacon and Potatoes, 2 parlor and cook Stove,
lot of extra Pipe, Churn and Dairy Fixtures.
Also, Household and Kitchen Furniture, and
many other articles about farm too tedious to
mention.
Terms made known on day OF sale.
NELSON r. GORSUeH.
SAMUEL G. WILSON, Auctioneer.
va The Farm on which / lately resided for
Rent to good tenant. N. Il. g.
Feb. Ats
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SMALL FARM

PRIVATE SALE.
rI.H L undersigned wishes to dispose of his
l. place, situated in the 10th district, -
IsSr Baltimore county, about three fSsssAlaA
49, miles from Sweet Air, adjoining z IS %.
lands of Henry w. Morrison, J. !a.s1a.I
N. Henderson and others, at private sale.
The tract consists Of 80 ACRES, about Acres
of which are covered with good Chestnut Tim
Der. The Improvements are good two story
DWELLING HOUSE, with the necessary Out
buildings.
va Limestone can be had within one mile
Terms of Sale :-One7half cash, balance in
twelve months. (The tract can be increased by
buying adjoining lands.l fCs
Ef3 MARTIN KELLEY,
Sweet Air P. O., Baltimore county, Nd.
Feb. 4-3t*
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THE AMENITIES OF THE PICKET LINE.-The

THE AMENITIES OF THE PICKET LINE.-The
following is copy Of a letter thrown over
to our men on picket at the front: M
"Gentlemen-Therei is one thing you have
got and want; that is q masonic breastpin.
You will know me by having red ribbon
tied to my gun. have not got any tobac-
co with me, but / will be on picket to-mor-
row night and will have some. You must
think hard of us not answering when You
speak. Our officers are very strict on u.s.
l wish the prvates on both sides would
come to some conclusion and stop this war.
] think we could make peace right off,
Don't gather around those front holes in
squads. The officers order us to fire, but
we don't. All the shooting done in the
day time is done by them. If you throw
any thing over be sure and throw it as far
as you cam
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04

The WEATHER. Frost relaxed his firm
hold little on Monday last, and gradual thaw
has commenced. We have not experienced such
a continuous season of extreme cold weather in
this latitude for a number Of years The ice crop
has been abundant and of good quality All the
streams are represented as being filed with the
frozen mass, and it is feared that great loss Of
life and property will ensue should there be a
sudden thaw, with rain, es8 ~ so1
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04
BALTIMORE, FEBRUARY 8.
M ARRTED

On the 2lst of December, by Rev. W. War
rem. George Tyson ST.. to Miss LIZZIE EATON, all
of Baltimore County.
On the 29th of December, at the residence of
the brides mother, by Rev. F. E. Creever, Eli
TIA STABLER to Miss ETTIE GELIsPA, both OF
Baltimore county.
On the goth ultimo, by the Rev ]. R. Nichols,
at his residence, BRIAN O. LAUGHLIN to Miss: EN-
MA BRowN, both of Baltimore.
On the Goth ult, by Rev. H. G. Pardoe, ISAAC
TURNBAUGH to Miss FRANCIS R. FOSTER all OF
Baltimore county
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6.onaressional and Legislative.

The great work of adopting the resolution
proposing an amendment to the Constitution Tor
the abolition of Slavery in the United States,
was the chief subject before the House OF Repre-
sentatvcs during the present session. Fourteen
Democratic members voted in favor of the bill.
II will REQUIRE the assent of II States 10 make the
resolution valid. States not voting on account
of the rebellion, or from any other cause, must
be counted the same as though they voted agains
it. 1t will require the absolute assent OF three
fourths of the States. Those that may be count
ed in as certainly voting for the amendment arc
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Farm in the 5th District, Baltimore
PRIvATE SAIL

PRIVATE SALE.
TIME undersigned offers at Private Sale the
Farm upon which he now re- sszM
.9aEr sides, in the 5th district, Balti- i'm M&
49, more county, about 81 miles ..s!
from Baltimore city, by the Han-GA.
over Turnpike, on the road leading from St.
Paul's Church to Zoucksville, one mile from the
former, and half mile from the latte place,
containing aoF
1853 ACRES OF LAND,
more or less, about one half of which is clear
ed and under cultivation, the balance covered
with good Timber.
The improvements are good Dwelling House,
Barn, Corn House, Granary and other outbuild-
ings it is well watered, a spring being near
the dwelling, and branch running through
the Farm.
This property is worthy the attention of per-
sons desiring to purchase, the soil being of good
quality, having all been well lined within a
few years, is in close proximity to the thriving
village of Zoucksville, and convenient to Mills,
Churches, Schools, Stores, &c.
Terms will be made known upon application
to the owner. JOHN T. COLE.
Feb. At. en
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STRENGTH oFTHE CONFEDERATE ARMIES =
The New York Herald published what
purports TO be complete roster Of the
eConfederate armies. 1t consists, according
TO this account, of 10000 men, Of which
10000 belong to the Army OF Northern
Virginia.
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THTs IS TO GIVE NOTICE. that the sub

THTS is TO GIVE NOTICE, that the sub
i scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Baltimore county, letters of admin
istration on the estate of
MARION J. HASLUP,
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 the subscriber,
On or before the It'll day Of September, 1865 J;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. Those indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 1st day
of February, 1865.
LAURA A. HASLUP,
Feb. Ats Administrative.
THIs is TO GIVE NOTICE, that the sub
| i scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Baltimore county, letters testament
tary on the estate of
MARY PALMER,
late of said county, deceased. Alfpersons hav-
ing claims against the said estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
| thereof to the subscriber,
On or before tie It'll day Of September, 1865;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. Those indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 3lstday
Of January, 1865.
SAMUEL Fl. TAGART,
| Feb. As Executor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04

aEgThe harborat Baltimore has been fro
zen up during the late cold season, SO that
no vessels could run up to the city. Oys-
tiers and every thing else depending on wa
ter transportation, in consequence, became
very scarce and were advanced in price
The Fortress Monroe Steamers landed at
Annapolis, and.transferred their passengers
and freight TO the Rail Road
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Composed for the Baltimore County Union.
A MISCELLANEOUS ENIGMA.

Ny 5, 10, 20, II, 80, 81 5, is country in Europe
My ., %, lG, l. 26, 81, 6, FL, 81 IL, is the CAPT
tai of one of the United States.
My 20, Ia, 20, 3, is a useful member of the body
My 2, II, 5, u, "a, is something we cannot live
without.
Ny 10, 10, &c. is something useful in every family
My l8, %, 6, IA, is county in California.
My 4, 20, 20, Z, 10, %, is capital Of one Of the
. States.
My whole is something we wish TO see.
j. & E. H., Towsontown.
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JACOB HOFFMAN,
G.

SADDLE, HARNESS AND COLLAR MAN
UFACTURER.
No.tl76 North Gay Street, Baltimore.
"ANUFACTERES and keeps constantly on
1Xl hand all kinds of light and heavy Har-
ness, Collars, Saddles, Brides, Whips, &c. Old
Harness taken in exchange. Country work of
all kinds punctnally attended to- Repairing
promptly executed.
Feb. 4.-3m.
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TO WHOM TT MAY CONCERN /:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That thirty
IN days from the day of the date hereof, 1
intend to apply to the County Commissioners
of Baltimore county, for the laying out of a
Public Road on the bed of an old mill road, be-
ginning at the Falls Road, near John White
ford's, and running thence on the line between
Whiteford's and Leafs until it intersects with
McDonnal's land; thence through the lands of
McDonnal, Whteford, Clark, Geist and Wor-
Ellington. to lane running between Sbipley
and McDonnal, thence along said lane until it
intersects public road leading from Oregon
Furnace to Texas.
FERDINAND GERDLING.
Feb 4-5t#
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04

MURpER--A clerk in the Treasury de-
partmentat Washington named Andrew j.
Burroughs, was shot dead on monday last
while leaving his room, by a woman from
Chicago, who claims that Burroughs had
proved false to her in a marriage engage
ment. SKA bisse sss F.aaf- 43ss
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NOTICE.

A MEETING of the PRICETILLE DRAFT
N CLUB will be held at SCOTS SCHOOL
HOUSE, on
Monday. 9Th instant, at I o'clock.
All the members of the Club are earnestly
requested to be present, as business of impor-
lance will be before the Club for their consider
alton. By order of the PRESIDENT.
Feb. At
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04

OhPhAN OOUlST--I tISOuS W NJ HhFt any DuSl-
ness TO transact with this body should take no.
tice that it is in session at the Court House on
Tuesday and Wednesday of each week.
SKATING. skating mania has broken out
in Maryland this season. Baltimore city had it
badly. From the manipulating school-boy of
eight, up to the staid business man of forty -
from the pert young miss who DOM go ont with
ont her mamma, up through the bewitching graz
dations of feminine beauty, to the over-modest
spinster of an uncertain age-every body skated
or tried 10 skate. Business, war, peace theatres,
lectures, operas were all cast aside for the time,
and every one slid into the nearest pond Of frozen
water. Hardware men and railroad companies
alone handled green backs. I"Where's the best
skating?' became the question son change"
instead of "How's gold ~ or ELBOWS ileY'-
Swami Lake was largely patronized by the ska
tiers. The ice was in fine order, solid, glib and
glossy, with plenty of space. 1t is estimated
that several thousand persons were gliding about
on its smooth surface, during last week. We
went down one day to see the sport. 1t was ex-
citing. About thousand persons of both sexes
and all sizes, performing all sorts of gymnastic
motions, gliding about like the wind, tumbling
and rolling, tripping and slipping, most confus-
eddy nterminged. 1t looked very easy to skate,
and we concluded to try it. We buckled on our
skates and struck out. Our feet insisted on 60
ing too fast for the body and after leaving several
fine phrenologic impressions of our Uranium on
the ice, we started home profoundly convinced
that skating wasn't ''our forte"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04

The PRoD1GALs REruRNING.-The st.
Louis Republican says that Gen. Rhoddy
of the Rebel army has accepted the Presi-
dents amnesty proclamation, and will soon
return to his home in Tennessee.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04

ENRoILMENT AND DRAFT The following is a
correct table Of the present enrolment in each
sub district of the second Congressional district.
The table of quotas is not entirely correct sever
al districts of Hartford county will have less,
while some of the others will havea few more
Next week we hope to publish similar table for
the districts of Baltimore county included in the
9Th Congressional district:
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TowsoN LYcEUM.-This association met as usu-
al on Wednesday night, with crowded house.
The question ''Does mental culture tend to the
moral improvement Of mankind? % was very
thoroughly discussed by Messrs. Jno. T. Ensor,
H. l.. Bowen, r. NJ Price and j. N. Wisner, on
the Affirmative, and Messrs. r. c. McGnn,
Benz N. Payne and l.. NJ Haverstick, on the
Negative. Decision in favor of the Negative
The Debate was protrac:ed to a late hour.
Programme for next Wednesday evening"
Defamation by H. C. Longnecker; Address by
Lewis Fl. Wheeler Esq; Question for Debate !:
Should the sexes be equally educated ? Atfir-
native Messrs. Wisner, Rutter and Haverstick
Negative, Messrs. Payne, McGinn and Price.
On the following Wednesday ev'g, Feb, 18th,
DIR. McKendree Reilly of Baltimore, will deliv-
er Lecture for the benefit of the association, in
the Court House. From the well known ability
of DR.. Reilly, we bespeak for him good audi
ence. Tickets of admission can be had at all the
principal business places in Towsontown. Price
rs cents; children 10 cents. Subject Poetry
and Poets"
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Special Notice.
Headquarters for Drafted and En-
rolled Men for the City and


n COunLleS.
WTANTED this day, FIFTY good Alien or
w Contraband SUBSTITUTES, for which
we will pay the highest price. We invite all
of our friends (who are subject to draft not to
fail in procuring Substitute for three years,
previous to draft, which may take place in a
few days; land as our mottowas from the first,
50 it is now, to deal fairly with all mcn) As
time is money, you can call and leave your
orders and no further personal time would be
required. and your full discharge papers for
three years would be brought to your place of
business for settlement.
@za- As We DO not ask for money in advance,
cali early at the GOLD ESTABLISHED OF
FICE," Law Buildings, st Paul street, Room
No. 6, up stairs
VIM. II. BAYZAND & co,
Feb. Pm. Authorized Agents.
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OFFICIAL CHANGEs--J Joseph j. Stewart, Esq,
OF Towsontown, Collector Of Internal Revenue,
for the Second District, has been transferred to
the position Of Assessor for the Third District,
uice VIM Il. Beall, removed James L. Ridgely,
Esq, of this county, has been appointed Mr..
Stewards SUCCESSOR
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04

F9The Northern Central Railway Com
pany are making preparations to rebuild
their engne-house and shops in Sunbury
recently destroyed by fire.
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SINGULAR DEATH.--At the Swami Lake ycster-
day afternoon a young lady, named Maria Hans,
while engaged in skating, WAS tripped up, caus,
ing fracture of the left arm, leg and jaw She
was removed 10 her residence, near the Bolton
depot, and died shortly after dark. Clipper Q,
TaesGlay.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04

The Bile TO ABOLISH SLAVERY IN WEST
VIRGIEIA.- The following is the bill Offer
ed in the House:
Be ii enacted By the Legislature Of Vest
Virginia:
/. All persons held to service or labor as
slaves in this state are hereby declared free.
2. There shall hereafter be neither slaves
ry nor involuntary servitudc in this State,
except in punishment of crime, whereof
the party shall have been duly convicted
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VALENTINES!
SENTIMENTAL AND COMIC

VALENTINES,
FANCY CARDS, VALENTINE WRITER'S,
ENVELOPES, &C., &C., for sale by
L. VOGLE, Agent for O. L. x. p
Valentines Day, Feb 24th Feb. AIT.
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TAKE NOTICE

That the 6: 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, 1865-02-04

@TP. r. Kennard, Esq, has been ap-
pointed States attorney for Talbot county
vice WIN. b. Clark, ESQ.,, deceased.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1865-02-04

SO Within the past ten daysan exact re-
cord has been kept of the weight OF mail
matter forwarded from the New York Post
Office over internal routes. The amount
was 4l8, 544 lbs. or more than 20 tuns per
day. tits estimated that, including foreign
steamer mails and all other matter, the
clerks in this Office receive and send out
45 tuns per day.