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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17

An accident occurred on Thursday morning
the 9Th Instant on the Newark and Bloomfield
RsR New Jersey, by the breaking of bridge,
BY which one person was killed instantly, and
several others badly injured.
One day last week. eight hundred thousand
dollars were received ut the New York CUSTOM
house for duties Such an enormous collection
indicates very heavy importing business.
IA man named DR.. Hughes was hung ut
Cleveland, Ohio, last Saturday. lie wasR man
who was intelligent and educated, though Of
dssolute habits, deliberately murdered poor
girl who had married him not knowing that he
had another wife living lie was sent 10 the
Penitentiary for bigamy, and, on being pardoned
out, sought his victim to induce her TO live with
him again. She refused, and he murdered her.
"A California millionaire appears 20 have
been sued by an cnterprising widow for breach
of his marriage promise, alleging her damage to
have been 500, 900.
The Chicago Journal says the last season
has developed the feasibility OF raising cotton
and tobacco in Southern Illinois, and that large
crops of both these products will be planted the
coming season.
Never in the history OF East TennOese has a
greater interest been manifested by her citizens
on the subject of religion, religious revivals be-
ing 10 progress ali over The land, and hundreds
are being added 10 the various denominations Of
Of the Christian church.
The War Department has decided that ih'
regiments composing the Potomoc Home Brigade
Maryland Volunt ers, were re-organized and re
mustered as veteran organizations in the early
| part of 1864, and consequently all recruits FOL
| them are entitled to the same bounties as men en-
listed for three years in other organizations or
ganizing at that date having been re-organ'fe'
under the same orders as other regiments.
Donald Mckay, the Boston shp-builder, who
has lately'reurned from Europe, says that ib'
s. Navy Department has created since 1861
an iron-clad fleet superior to the iron-clad fleets
of the whole world combined. He further de
clares that the Dunderberg is equal to all thu
French iron-clads.
| The North American Lloyd Steamship Co.
will soon start line consisting Of four first-clas
steamships, 10 run pet"eeh Ne" ~" "'o 49,
erpool. The Atlantic, the pioneer Of these ships
is now nearly ready to sail. This is The THIRD
American line to Europe. E
Edward B. Ketchum, the forger, now a
Sing Sig, is not employed in making shoes, al
has been stated By the papers, but is a clerk in
one Of the offices.
| lit is said that rumors, with more than tn
ordinary foundation for sensation reports art
rife that JEFF Davis is TO be speedily brought t6
trial before military commission. The gather
| ing at Washington of Major Generals it ia said
is with reference to the trial. Should Davis b
tried By military tribunal, all Rebellion viii
raise howl, and Northern Copperheadism viii
Join ia the wall "a 8GgH sbD Il. ia
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17
Gen. Sherman.

There was public reception of Gen sher-
man at Detroit, on the sth instant. He was
called on for speech, when he responded
briefly, concluding as follows: t,as6.
II never expect to again command militia
ry force. We are too powerful for our peace to
be destroyed in the future by domestic or a
foreign foe. The country has TOO many such
men as those whom / now see around me,
some of whom accompanied me through the
pine forests Of Georgia and the Carolinas, for
its quiet TO be lightly disturbed. [Applause.]
Michigan herself alone, and certainly when
backed up by Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin,
could raise an army large enough to not only
repel, but crush any force or power that should
dare infringe upon our borders. [Chesrs.l Our
national affairs will shortly be restored to a
safe and permanent basis. Congress, when it
has finished a certain amount of talk, as all
popular assemblies must, will speedily settle
all questions. [Applause.] A year ago You
were anxious for the army which had the
honor to command. 1t had disappeared from
your sight; you heard nothing from it, and
knew not where il was nor where it was going.
Exercise forbearance and patriotism, and give
the President our hearty and honest support.
[Applause.l We certainly have bright pros
pect before us.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17
Abraham Lincoln


The memorial services on the death of Abra-
ham Lincoln, took place at Washington on the
18th instant. Mr.. Bancroft, the historian, de-
livered an eloquent address. He referred to the
territorial extent Of The Republic; its growth !;
thoughts on Slavery BY Jefferson and other emf
nent Virginians the new views on Slavery !;
Squatter Sovereignty the bred Scott decision :
Secession resolved on, and the Election. He
then referred to Abraham lincoln; his early life
his education, his progress in life, the state in
which be found the country, his Inauguration,
the commencement Of the war the uprising OF
the people, and SO on unto the end of bis life BIZ
the assassin. The address was listened TO with
profound attention and qualification by a large
assemblage Of our foremost men, foreign min
isters &c. t4 - E
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Revenue Commission Report.


One year. ago, Commission was appointed
by Congress- consisting Of three gentlemen well
qualified for the position, to revise the Revenue
Laws, and report to the present session of Con-
gress. The Report has been made, andis receiv-
ed with universal favor. Its recommendations
are at once simple, effective and compreken-
sive. -siiH ip
II finds fault with the extreme diffuseness
of the present system, producing re-duplication
Of taxes, and consequently high prices. II re-
commends an entire exemption of all manufactur-
ing industry from direct taxation, except dstill-
ed and fermented liquors, tobacco, and few
other articles, for the reason that such taxes
check the industrial development, which is the
producer Of national wealth. 1t proposes to
draw the revenue from few sources, and after a
survey of these sources it estimates an aggregate
revenue for the year ending June 80, 1861, of
$367, 900, 900, about two-thirds of which are to
be derived from customs distilled spirits, fer
mented liquors, tobacco and its manufacturers,
cotton, coal oil, and spirits OF turpentine and
resin. The other third will be derived from IL
censes, incomes salaries, banks, stamps, gross
receipts, sales, legacies and SUGGESTIONS, and
miscellaneous receipts. ~
The recommendations of the Report for imme-
diate action relate exclusively to the reduction of
the present excessive duplication of taxes, which
would not seriously impair the revenue. The
adoption of further reduction would depend up
on the experiment of another year; and indeed
the Commissioners recommends that the change
from the old to the new system should be made
only SO fast as experience shows to be perfectly
safe. q II
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17

NouNT Horn CAsE.-Ths case which attracted
much attention, particularly in Baltimore City
has been on trial before Judge Emory, during
the past week. On Tuesday last, Miss Mary
Fleming was called on the stand, but after
receiving portion Of her testimony, objections
wero made, and its admisability argued. The
question was, whether her treatment in that In
stitution, before Mary Blenknshop was connect
ed with It, could be received as evidence. On
Wednesday the Court decided that the evidence
was not admissible, which virtually brought the
case to close. The counsel for the prosecution
asked that plea Of noIls prosequ be entered,
but the defence commended for verdict Of not
guilty. The Court held the point under ccnsid-
GRAFTON.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17
rhe Presldent and &c Freedmen.


The President and the freedmen.
Some days ago, committee Of colored men,
with Fred. Douglass at their head called on
President Johnson, and delivered to him an adj
Dress asking for the right Of voting for their
race. The interview took conversational turn,
and the President addressed them at consider
able length, in reply to their prepared address.
The reply was a simple matter of fact statement
Of the difficulties and dangers which lie in the
path of immediate and universal enfranchise-
ment by Federal legislation and was kind and
cousoling
The deputation wished TO argne with the
President aud convince him that he was wrong,
but receiving no encouragement, they finally
Withdrew The reply they intended to make
was afterwards signed by the deputation, and
published 10 The papers sSEF
These nngrateful people, not satisfied with the
boon of freedom, aud that as wards of the ma
ton, . the guardianship of the Freedman's Blu.
reau is placed over them, now audaciously claim
the right Of suffrage. But what less can be ex-
pected of the negro, when some of the leading
men ofthe country, and of great political par
", advocates their claim ., tf.ta..f SSH,
The President tells them, in frank and kindly
terms, that they have prejudices to conquer
which would only become altogether insur'
mountable, byany attempt to remove their. po
litical disabilities by Federal legislation. HI
points out 10 them, that in the days of thei
bondage, they cherished q feeling approaching
to contempt, for every white resident OF th'
South, who was not slave owner. Hesuggest
ed to them that the remembrance OF this feeling
has not died out among the poor white class
the South. The President deals with facts, an,
speaks from experience. ..s
j We see, from the temper Of the reply Of thes
negro delegates, how little those teachers Of tn
colored people, have themselves been made tn
subjects Of discipline. They haze no argumen
to present against the judicious and concliator,
counsel of the President, but such as is draw
from selfish and arrogant estimate of their owl
Importance in the body polite. They have n,
expression of gratitude for the vast sacrifice
which their emancipation has entailed on pres
ent and future generations. They care no
whether the status of the South should be restores
to the National Union or not, provided onl.
universal and general negro enGranchsement
made The law of the land. ssassse.sssrs
With perfect reliance on the Judgment ant
temper of the American people, the President j
prepared to see sectionalisnl and fanaticism d.
their utmost, without receding a singles step from
his policy of Cancellation and peace.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17

TIA LATE Session. Gov. Swami, in his mes
sage at the opening Of the late Session of the
Legislature, state that the fnan ces of the State
under the extraordinary demands growing out
OF the rebellion, &c., imposed the duty of the
call. The Legislature has adjourned, but little
has been done in relation TO State finances
A bill has been passed 10 sell the dividend stock
OF tue State in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
company, and in the Union Manufacturing COM
pany. Probably the most important law enacted,
was for the Re-assessment Of the property Of the
State, the provisions of which we expect shortly
to lay before our readers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17

DEMoREsr's MoNTHLY.-This superior Fashion
magazine for February, is received. For practi-
cal use, it is preferred by the Ladies' to all other
works of the class. This number contains ele-
giant fashion plates, a bird eye view Of Wash
ington city, and a large amount OF illustrated
reading matter, both prose and poetry One
peculiar feature Of this work, which distinguishes
it from all others, is sheet of patterns on tissue
paper accompanying each number. The price il
50 per annum, or for clubs much cheaper. Adj
dress ". Jennings Demorest, 47S Broadway New
York. 4
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17
@s> President johnson informed Hon. Hen,

z ~ President Johnson informed Hon. Henry
j. Raymond, Of New York, in an interview a
few days since, that II the party which opposed
his election indulge in any great expectations
that he is going over to them, they were likely
to be disappointed. He might differ with indi-
vi'luals OF what was called the Union party as to
the means 10 be used in restoration, etc. but he
considered himself in general accord with that
party, as whole, in the ends to be reached
de was not party man. and he meant to sink
the partisan in the patriot. But, SO far as he
understood the sentiments ofthe Union party. he
was in general accord with IL. ls
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17
SPECIAL NOTICE.
A CARD TO INVALIDS.

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Urinary and Seminal Organs and the whole
train disorders brought on by baneful and
vicious habits. Gaeat numbers have been al
ready cured by this noble remedy. Prompted
by desire to benefit the afflicted and unfor-
tunate, Twill send the recipe for preparing and
using this medicine, in a sealed envelope, to
any one who needs it, Free of Charge.
Please inclose postpaid envelope, address
ed to yourself Address,
JOSEPH T. INMAN,
STATION D, BIBLE HOUSE,
Oct 2l.--6m* Neto York City.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17

The BALriMoRE COUNTY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
- Presentation "A meeting of this association,
composed Of the teachers employed in the public
schools Of Baltimore county, WAS held on Friday
and Saturday Of last week, in Baltimore city,
The meeting was held in the spacious room oc-
cupied by the State Normal School, in the Red
Mems Hail. on North Paca street, and was Of a
very interesting and instructive character. The
programme presented embraced addresses, essays
select reading, &c. Among those who addressed
the association were Rev. DIR. Van Bokkelen,
Stale Superintendent of Public Schools Profess
sor Newell, principal OF the State Normal School ;
Professor Lovejoy, Of the Central High School,
and Messrs Franklin Crosby and James A. Nc
Laughlin, Of The association. K choice. selection
was read by Miss Sutton, and an interesting es-
say by Miss Meredith, both members Of the ASSOC
citation. These meetings are held once quarter
and from their peculiar adaptation to the re-
qurelnens of The teacher, are particularly inter
esting to the members Of the association, as well
as to visitors who have an educational interest.
During the session of Saturday, Mr.. r. c..
McGinn, president ef the Baltimore County
Board of School Commissioners, was made the
recipient OF handsome set of silver tea service,
consisting of six pieces, rs token of esteem on
the part of the members of the association The
presentation was made 10 an appropriate address
by Mr. John j. Griffith, and fttingly responded
to by the recipient. 9G reH g s5efftpsfx
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17

gss- Joshua NJ. Matthews, of this vicinity
but now located in North Carolina, recently
paid ns visit. He and two other gentlemen
are located on Roanoke river short distance
above Plymouth, where they have erected saw
and grist mills. There is plenty ofpine and cy-
press timber near the mill, and being on nayi-
gable water, they have the markets of the coun.
try at their command for the products Of their
their prospects.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17

BALTo. CoUSTY ORPHANS CoCRT.-Feb. l4th-
The will of Mrs. Catharine Sanderson was admit
ed TO probate, and Ann NJ johnson and Marga-
ret J. Allnntt, granted letters testamentary on
her estate.
The sales made by J. Crowther administrator
Of N. Parson deceased, ratified and confirmed.
Also, sale by Charles and Frederick Gibson,
Executors Of the late John Gibson; and by A
Eugene Smith, executor Of John T. Smith, de-
ceased !; and by VIM. Kidd, administrator Of the
late John T. Kidd.
The viii Of Joseph r. Merrymsn was adj
mtled 10 probate. Henry Brown, administrator,
OF Noah Brown, returned first account.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17

@The alacrity with which Napoleon dec-
ded 10 leave Macmillan to his fate ia Mexico
after the receipt of the determination, of the
American people to uphold the Monroe doctrine
is refreshing and instructive. 1t shows to the
world the greatness and power Of our Nation,
and must be gratifying to the pride OF eyery
American citizen. tA-a si o
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n sIXTY-FIvE ACRES

81 3
of highly improved land, divided into nearly
equal portions by the railroad, one half being
limestone land, with quarry and kiln. The
place is Immediately at the head of Swami
Lake, and from the buildings which are situa-
ted on an .eminenee, a beautiful view thereof
is presented. s. &, no 81 b
The Improvements are good old fashioned
HOUSE, Stabling, Dairy, Hen House, Meat
House. &c. An excellent young Apple OR
CHARD, just in the prime of bearing, and 9TH
err fruit trees, Spring Of never failing soft wa
ter near the house. tits Immediately on the
county road leading from the end of Charles
Street Avenue, and is eight miles from the city
by that road.
This property offers great inducements to
persons in the city wishing a first-class coun-
try residence, or it may BIO divided advantage
ously, as there are several splendid building
sites with large number of springs of pure
soft water. If not sold at private sale before
Tuesday, the Sd Of april, it will on that day be
divided into Lots, and offered at public sale,
on the premises, at 10 o'clock. A. NJ,
Feb. ITS. SAMUEL w. COALE.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17

SATURDAY EVENING Posi-. - This old and we'll
known literary weekly, still keeps up its popu-
larity. A supplement has recently been issued
containing the first thirteen chapters of Emerson
Bennett's new story, called "The Phantom OF
the Forest; !" which will be furnished gratis to
all new subscribers. ~
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17

PApER-The price Of paper is now very high,
owing, it is said, TO the scarcity Of water in the
streams during the winter. When spring opens,
we hope for a change. We have engaged lot
Of superior paper which to print the g Union, -
but until it is received, we must be content with
the somewhat inferior article now used.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17
Circuit Court for BALTIC. County.
- DECEMBER TERM 1865. ,ag
Before Hon. D. G. n. Emory, Judge John T.
Ensor, ESQ.,, States Attorney.

Before Hon. D. G. H. Emory, Judge John T.
Ensor, Esq, States Attorney.
~ 1875 SATURDAY, Feb 10th,
The petit jury was finally discharged yester-
day morning with the thanks of the Court for
their attendance. The Court was occupied this
morning with hearing exceptions to the Audi
tor s Report in the case of Adam Denmead, trus-
tee vs. Charlotte Withers, Edwin D. Wthers and
Others Hon. w. g. Bryan for Edwin D. With
ers, exceptant; Messrs. VIM B. Hill and A. W..
Machen, for trustee.
On Monday morning the Mount Hope case was
resumed.
rs a TUESDAY, Feb. 18th.
State vs. Captain Henry Coggins, indicted for
an assault and battery on Joshua f.. Pierce !; .
plea Of not guilty was confessed by the States
attorney in this case r.. r. Boarman, Esq, as
sisting the State; Messrs. Wheeler and Keech for
the defense. State vs.. Philip Kroh, indicted for
assault and battery on Joshua +. Pierce plea
Of not guilty was confessed BY the States attor-
ney r. r. Boafman, Esq. assisting the State;
Messrs Wheeler + Kesch for the defense.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17

VA. We would call the attention OF our read
ers, to the advertisement Of John Crowther, Jr.,
late of the 9Th District of this county, who has
recently purchased Barlow well known Grocery
Store, No. 50 N. Paca ST. Baltimore. We trust
Mr.. Crowther's many friends in the county will
remember him when they wish to purchase gro
ceries in the city s-ts s,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17

RENovAL-The distlIery of Mr.. WIN. Dem
mead, situated on the N C. r. W., at Melvalu.
has been sold, and is about TO be removed to
Richmond, Va. The whole of the machinery,
tubs, &c, is TO be removed The machinery is
all comparatively new, of modern style, and in
good condition.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17

Az q matter ofinformation to many inter-
ested, wewould again call attention 70 the fact
that pr. 7. 3. Ward, Of Govsnstown, in this
County, has been appointed to examine all sol
diers In the Second Congregational District, who
ave applicants for pensions on account Of wounds
recsiysd Ia action. alki4 sdi a1asG8sgo
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17

PRIV Roppnr STRAwBnipGE -It may not be-
oeneraIlv known. that the body OF Robert Straw
hridre. who is generally conceded TO have BEEN
the founder Of the Methodist Episcopal Church IN
Maryland, lies buried on the farm Of Daniel Lee
Esq short distance west Of this place For
long time his grave was neglected, ana the small
enclosure in which it was located, grown up
with brars and bushes, but recently, by the ct.
forts Of Mr.. VIM. Shealey, assisted by MI. Lee
md other ntighbors, the place was cleared up.
Mr. Straw bridge was always poor man. lie
was travelling and preaching through this re
glon, and was taken sick nj the house OF the late
Joseph Wheeler, where he died, and wes buried
alrRwbrdge was nm liishman. Like Embary,
the founder Of this religious denomination on
The continent, lie was characterized by the native
arder OF bis cOunlrymen The history Of the
church records the fact, that he was eloquent as
a sneaker and u mclodions singer be loved adj
venture and travel Robert Strawbridge arrived
10 this country from Ireland previous 10 1865,
and settled on Sans creek, then 10 Frederick,
but now Carroll county, section OF country
which had then Just been reclaimed from the
savages II was here that the Log Meeting
| House was built n rude structure OF sawed
| logs, and although used for many years was
never finished being without windows, doors,
| or even floor. Here il was that Strawbridge
promulgated the doctrine Of Meihodism, frequent
ly journeying 10 other portions OF the State, and
| to Delaware! Pennsy vania and Virginia, preach
ing with an ardor and huency that surprised
his hearers, and drew them in multitudes to- his
rustic assemblies. The first Methodist society in
Baltimore county was founded by Strawbrdge,
ut the honse Of NJ. Daniel Evans, near the city,
and the frat chapel 10 baltimore county was
erected by this society In bis itinerant travels
in Baltimore and Hartford counties, the untiring
Irish preacher raised many who afterwards be-
came ministers Of note Safer, Stephenson, Ma
than Perigo, Richard Webster, Waters, Catch,
Bawham. laggerty, Durbin, Garretson, and
many others, were prepared for the ministry
either directly or indirectly, through his instru.
mentality
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-02-17

We have frequently given notice Of our stand.
ing rule, viz that no communication can be
publishsR withoutthe author shame being given.
In q lengthy communication received from Refs
terstosfu, few days ago, giving an account Of
an outrage committed upon Union soldier, By
rebel Of thar vicinity, the author did not give
ps bis name; be must iherefore not be dIsspppint-
ID to 1nd that & Is nor Published. a-f7ee q