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Maryland free press., 1866-12-20
washington County Court.

!. State vs. Mary Helman. Indicted for receir-
ing goods knowing them to be stolen. This was
another of those cases known as the IIarristown
cases. In. the progress Of this case the question
arose, whether the fact that other goods (besides
tlIose for which tie prisoner was on trial) would
be proved to have been stolen and found in the
prisoners possession, This question was under
discussion for some fine and the court finally
decided that tho stealing and receiving of goods
subsequent to the stealing and receiving of the
goods for which prisoner is now on trial could
not be given in evidence. The counsel for the
State tion said that they had not, under the rul-
ing Of the court, sufficient evidence t. support
the charge and would therefore withdraw their
case. For the State Darby and Syester, for the
prisoner Hamilton and Motter. ..f
All the other Iarristowa cases were then stet-
ted by the State. This ended the State business
for this court. "''- -". ..' r.."
The civil docket was again taken up.
Aaron Lodge No. % Independent Order ol
Odd Fellows VS.. John II. Martin. Il appeared
from the evidence in this cause that this lodge
had store room under their lodge room which
they had rented to Martin for one year, Martin
to hr. Munse!. and got employment on the Balti.
more 4 Ohio Rail Road. In March 1865 befors
Martins year was up, the Lodge got out an at
tachment against Martin for three quarters rent,
and seized some furniture in Wiiamsport which
they alleged belonged to Martin. The attach
nient was dissolved by Martin giving bond and
the goods returned. The counsel for Martin con.
AI hat 4,
the year, and at The time the suit was instiu Ted
thore was no cause Of action. The counsel fol
the lodge on the other hand coatended that tht
rent should be paid quarterly and in March 1861
when the suit was instituted three quarters wer,
due. There was nothing said when the room
was rented when or how the rent was TO be paiC
| Verdict in favor OF Martin
Hamilton and Syester for Aaron Lodge, Alive,
for Martin. %
John II. Martin and Maria his wife vs.. VIM
H. Beard, Theodore Embrey and Edward p
Stefey. This case was nearly allied to the on
above. The furniture seized under the attach
ment Mrs. Martin claimed as her property an,
sued Mr. Beard who was the constable an
Msssrs. Embrey and Stefiey the property com
nttes of Aaron Lodge fer tresspass. From tn
evidence there could be nc doubt but that tn
property did belsng to Mrs. Martin But dc
! fence contendcd that there was no injury don
the property and that it was returned in fey
days, nor did they take it maliciously bt
through an honest mistase. Verdict for Mr.!
Martin and the damages assessed at one cent.
Alvey for Martin, Hamilton and Syester 70
defendants. t
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20
Better OF without Us.

"Therc has been for many years feelingc
held more strongly in Now England than else
where that the country would be better Off with,
ont the South than with IT, Southern
vo:os will always be against a high protective
tariff sni othor measures which New Engan d
sesm essential to the public good"
Ths above extract, which We take from the
Now York Times oflsst Monday, confirms %
singulaely q statement recently made TO US Of a
remark made in conrersation by Batler that we
venture to place it for tho first time in print.
A conservative citizen Of Massachusetts, and
an acquaintance Of Butler remarked to him few
days since in conversation Oh the political sit
nation, that lie considered there were but three
positions which any thinking man could sug-
Gcst as alternative propositions respecting re-
construction.
!. That the Southern States be Mt once ad-
mittcd on footing of perfect constitutional! equal
i'r.
2. That they be permanently governed as con-
Qucrtd provinces.
3. That they be allowed to leave the Union.
Butter replied thai he agreed entirely In thi:
view of the case and was perfectly clear that tn,
last alternative was preferable TO the first.
We do not doubt that with the South out O
the Union, New Eagand.could continue for {
.rsneralion to come to rule the country fusn.
CHILLY aAdpolitic"lly.-[Petcrsbsrg Express.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20
Nothing Bogus.

E5- Old Santa Claus has come TO town and
taken up his quarters, with full supply of tricks
and traps, for youthful sons and daughters
All fond Mama's and dosting Pas, likewise ali
sparkling ''fcllsrs," his depot, mind will surely
find down at Marshall Il Kellers. Go quickly
there, with cash to spare, you'll surely have no
bother, to trinkets find, of every kind, for sweet
heart, wife or mother. No bogus trash, to gel
your cash, viii be palmed of or offered, but
metal true will greet your view, and nothing els.
be proffered. N.t. ..' .' r-'. d.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20
Registers Indicted.

E% The Herald states that four or Eve
OF the Registrars Of this County have been
Indicted. This is not surprising con.id-
ering the intense partisan charac ter ofthe
Grand Jury, and if SO, only affords strong
proof of the suspicion that the Jury was
summoned with this particular object in
view. Only the, year before Radical Reg
listers in an adjacent district, registered a
party notoriously known to have been in
the Rebel army and therefore disfrsnchis-
ed. One the Registers upon being re-
monstrated with By one of his party more
conscientious than himself, justified his
act by the plea: "Why, he votes with
u.s." This Ralisal Grand Jury could
not, however, find time to investigate this
case. nor yet tho morei strocious one of
murder committed by a Radical mob on
the Goth of October last. These political
prosecutions, instituted in tho interest Of
party and not of public good may cost the
county pretty penny ifpersisted in but
cannot result in the conviction of single
party. r' I'd" t'."' 'ry'a 80.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20
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A G1PsY SwINDLB.-Ws have just heard tbs.
particulars of a swindling. operation, by which !.
respectable farmer of this neighborhood. Mr.
Daniel Snowberger, was mulcted in the sum. oc
nearly 1--WE hundred dollars. 1t appears strspA
ger supposed to be a gypsy, made his appearances,
at Mr.. Snowbergers hsuse some ten months, since
and as is customary with such stroi1g vara-
bonds claiming to be doctors, profsssed to cure.
all diseases to which fesh 10 heir. Mrs. &. IL
seems had long been afflicted with rheumatism,
He finally succeeded in getting the parties to be-
lieve that he could.perform permanent cure ins
her case in the following novel manner: They.
were to produce oil the treasure about their
house and place'it on the table before him. He.
would then select a certain passage of scriptures
upon VIII Gu they were to mediate whilst he ar.
ranged the msrey in nine bags or. packages.
seated with their backs towards him, the chill
dTen to be first removed from the room, with alB
of which they complied. The bags or packages
thus arranged they were required to lock them
up and not.openathem for nine month"; in which
time the cure was to be permanent one. The
nine months terminated few weeks since, when,
Mr.. S. opened the bags and found them 0 con-.
tain gravel instead of his treasure, nearly 6vo-
hundred dollars, mostly in gold and silver
These facts were obtained from Mr. .sSno wberper.
himself They should'prove a warning to the.
incredulous and superstitious in the future
Haynestoro' Record.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20
Calls Monument.

EE What is being donc towards secu-
ring the success of the projected monu-
ment to this brave martyr in the cause of
law and order--this victim of Radical yio-
lie. cc, We nee and outiawry7 We hope
those having the matter in hand will not
faltcr in their endeavors until monu-
mcnt is reared over his remains which
shall tell to generations yet unborn the
tale of his .heroism, and perpetuate the
deeds of blood perpetra ed by a Radical
mob in order to retain position and power,
Well knowing that its erection will
preserve from oblivion tho damnable
deeds enacted by its party, on the 20th o
October, the Radical organ of this county
is cndesvoring to bring odium upon the
project by denouneing it in the most bit
ter terms. This should serve only to
cause greater exertion to be used to pre-.
vent failure. We trust they will &c
earnestly to work and let the both of Oc
tobcr next be commemorated by its cree
tion ana dedication with appropriate cor
emonies. -.. ..... =.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20

The CONTESTED ELECTION The invest.
igation into the force, violence and iptimi--
dation charged upon the parties claiming.
seats in the Legislature Of Marylaa d. for.
Allegany county. Maryland, was held.
pursuant to notice, in Oakland, on the 5th.
and 9th instant, and continued in Cumber.
land on the 10Th. The examination in this.
senatorial contest was hoard before Justice.
Strong, and that Of the delegate claimant,
before Justice Widener. About forty wit
nesses testified, and so far as the examina
tion has gone, we believe the specifications
Of the contestants are sustained. This inves-
tigation will be continued at oakland
Cumberland AlLeqanian.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20

A DIVISION OF MARYLAND.-The Radi-
cal papers of ALE gany and Frederick
Counties, Maryland, are advocating the
project of creating new State out Of Frank
Thomas's District. or of joining the same
to West Virginia, so as to escape the reb-
ell dominion of the balance of the State.
We decidedly object to this scheme, par
ticularly to Carroll County being carried
along in their secession. We hope it will
not be harder for them to endure the rule
sfthe Conservative majority in our State
than it is for the Secessienists down South
TO endure Radical rule. Sorry they feel
so bad; but really VIC cannot let them escape
in that way..-Carrol Go. Advocatc.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20
Thad stevens Oh Treason

EHOli Thad rather astoni shed friend
and foe last week by aunuaciating in the
U. s. House of Representatives the belief
that neither, Jefferson Davis nor any Of
those concerned in tho late Rebellion were
guilty of treason. With such sentiments
from their leaders we rather guess the
Radicals will make slow progress in the
great work Of rendering ''treason odious''
We expect at no distant day to hear then
justifying the rebellion. ar..u
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20
Universal SuMage,

EEIn an out of season the Radicals
have been preaching the doctrine of uni
versal suffrage Senator Cowan Of Penn
sylvania unexpectedly put the sincerity of
their professions to the test in the U. S.
Senate, by offering an amendment to the
Negro Suffrage bill proposition to make
suffrage really and truly unirersal by e1-
tending the right to fcnales. This was
of course voted down by the Radicals as
it was not universal suffrage they wanted,
but negro suffrage. The intelligent females
of our country were dcemel by this par ty
as unfit to exercise a right which they
are willing to grant to. the most ignorant
and degraded of the African race. Let
US hear no more Of universal suffrage.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20
EyIt is very doubtful whether Nebras

EvIt is very doubtful whether Nebras-
ka or Colorado win be admitted as States
until the word "whi te" has been stricken
from their constitutions. Leading Re-
publicans have announced determination
to make straightout fight on that issue.
EB-Tn the Supreme Court of the
Uuited States the motion of the counsel
of A. II. Garland, er purte in the test
oath case, for reargunsnt. has been
overruled. ..u' . as. flo.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20

DIVISION OF THE VIRGINIA DEsT.-It is
estimated that if one-fourth Of the total
debt of the State of Virginia be assumed
by West Virginia as its just proportion,
the debt Of Virginia will be thirty million
dollars. The Richmond papers are in favor
of ascertanig what actual perc entage ofthe
total dcbt must be assum ID by West Vir-
ginia before provision is made for any Of
it by Virginia proper. They calculate that
West Virginia would have to pay thirty
per cent, and that the old State would be
indebted for seventy per cent, and advise
that holders of the State bonds be dealt
with upon this assumption. Virginia con-
sideriug herself indebted only for seventy
per cent. of the fa,s of ea,h b,al, leaving
creditors to West Virginia for the balance.
This, it is thought, would concentrate the
pressure Of public opinion and tho clamors
of creditors upon West Virginia, and make
a regulating policy almost impossible,
such is contemplated thcre, as many
believe.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20
IAHoIiday Goods ana Gifts.

- EyThose who intend to- follow tho
"'good old example, OF making frisnds,and
kindred. happy by the presentation Of some
article, chaste, beautiful or useful, during
the approaching festive season, desire to
know, no doubt, where the best and IA ost
beautiful assortment of gifts can be founl,
This can be ascertained generally BY ref
erence to our advertising columns, but we
will save the trouble of tedious investiga-
ton by annexing"a brief directory.
PERFUMES AND FANCY GOODS.
w. D. Bell, Druggist, West Washing
b. WATCHES, JEwELRY, &c: -...,
Marshall & Keller, West Washington
ST., (Posey's old stand)'7"z.s#a' ..',rf...
READY MADE CLOTHING. '..'
John D. Swartz, N. w. Corner Public
Square, .a I,..G. ,s.-.-... .
James Kridler, South Potomac St. ..
= Wright & Bender, North Potomac St.
Wm.. r. Orndortf, North Potomac st.
DRY GOODS, &c. .....,. ..... co..
HIS A. Yingling, Public Square. .n
Gerscn Levi, opposite Lyceum Hall.
j. A. Wright, North Potomac St. .n.
S. r. Sehindel, w. Washington St.
(Armstrongs old stand -. .,..-
a.. BOOKS, STATIONERY, &c. #r..
j. d. McClcery, L,ceum Building.
"' BOOTS. Shoes, &c.
Lewis Semler, Franklin 81, near Oak
Spring. , -. ........l .,.
VIM. Orndorf, Potomac Street.
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &c.
N. Schncr g. Co., West Washington ST.
near. square. .......
GROCERIES, WOODEN WARE AND TOYS.
j. N. Lantz, North Potomac St: ..,T
STOVES, IRON WARE, &c. .. .s-.
Mcdowell & Bcchtcl, Hsgcrstowr
Foundry. ...............
MARBLE MANTLEs, MONUMENTS AND STATUES.
j. II. Wills, West Franklin street.
DRY GoNDs, GROCERIES AND LIQUORS..
Jonathan Spielman, Wiliamsport
SADDLES, BRIDES AND HARNESS.
J, w. Fuss, Williamsport. ... ~..
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20
HOG Cholera.

kYA shor. time since in noticing the
prevalence of the Hog Cholera inths re-
gion hereabouts, we expressed desire
that some ono orr more of our numerous
readers would furnish us with a remedy
that had been tested and proved effica-
cious in arresting thc disease. In compii-
anoc with this request a gentleman fur
ni.hes us with the following compound,
which he assures US he has tried with
entire success:-- a.r s-.-.
I Tobias Liuiment, 2 table spoons full;
Asafoetida, OF; Whiskey, 1 gill; Glau-
ber Salts, 2 OF. Mix thoroughly and
drench with horn, throwing the hog
arst on his back and then raising him TO
sitting or upright position in order to
prevent his strangling.
He further states that the disease may
be to great extent prevented by giving
in the feed, once week. little Salts,
and an occasional dose of Rosin and Brim-
stone. ......
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20
Horse Thieves.

EJ The fraternity Of horse thieves
continue to play their vocation with success
in every section of tho couaty. Oar
people are not exempt from their dcpre'la-
tions. On Friday night last valuable
horse belonging to Mr.. John Shep ard,
four miles west of Hancock, was stolen,
and as yet. no tidings ofhorsc or tn ief have
been received. A description of the horse
stolen will bo found in our advertising
columns. The frequency of these deprs :
dations dcmanl that stern measures be
taken to put a stop to their occurrence.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20

Eg-Tho inaax of yankees and free
negroes into our State during and since
the war has had the effect of greatly in
creasing crime. The State prison is now
full to overlooking. The boarder states
that every room is now Occupied by double
the usual number, and it is more than
likely that the Legislature at its approaching
session will be compelled to make pro-
visions for enlarging the Ponitentiary &C.
conmodation. So much for the introduction
of yankee notions, liability and tricks among
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20
EWe hayo heen remarkably told hy

@We havo been repeatedly told by
the Radical organ Of this place that the
Especial Policemen" who were set upon by
the Radical mob of tho Goth of October
wore acting in violation of law and were
therefore the asgressors on that occasion.
The Radical Grand Jury just disoh arged
either did not see the thing in the samo
light as Pete, so they have been grossly
dsrilict in their duty in not finding bills
against these parties. Which was it?
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20
!, Distressing Occurrence.

Ry Ellsworth Warner, youth 16 or
IS years of age, son of Mr.. Robert
Warner of this place, met with distressing
accident and death, at Chambersburg, or
Saturday night last. Young Warner left
this place or Saturday in change of his
fathers truck car destined for Baltimore.
Whilst lying at Chambersburg, awaiting
the train which leaves that place some
time during the night, and whilst, as is
supposed, young Warner was asleep, the
car took fire, and before assistance could
be rendered he was suffocated. The cal
was detached from the train. entered al
speedily as possible, and his body rescued,
considerably burned. His remains wer'
returned to this place on Monday and
inferred in the burying ground Of the
Catholic church. g., -. ..,,
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20

Eg-On Tuesday evening last. child.
of Mr.. McDivett. residing at the corner Of
Franklin and Walnut streets. was serious
ly, if not fatally, burned by its clothes
taking FIRE from candle. The child hav-
ing been for moment left alone in the
rsom, it is supposed got hold of the candle
and by this means set fire to its clothing.
On the return of the nurse the child was
found csveloped iu flames, which were as
speedily as possible extinguished. but not
until the child was SO seriously injured as
to endanger its life. DIR. f. w. Simmons
was ~allel in and dressed the injuries.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20

i. The suspension bridge over the Ohio,
at Cincinnati, was opened on Saturday.
and 10000 persons crossed. Mr. Roebling.
the builder, says the cables would readily
sustain double procession Of locomotives
over its entire length. r~
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20
Snow and SleighinE.

REThe lowering clouds and chilly at
mosphcre ofSaturday prosnosticated some
thing, and it came in the sha pc of snow
storm. Commencing at an early hour on
Sunday morning it continued falling for a
good portion of the day, completely en-
veloping old Mother Earth in a robe Of
white of the depth of four or five inches
1t was the first snow of the season that af-
fordcd an opportunity for sleighing and
our people have not been slow in taking
advantage oft Merry and joyous lads
lasses, tinkling bells, swiftly gliding cut
tors and foaming stecds are just at thi.
time the ordsr..of the day, but the genia
rays of old Sol bid fsin to make sad havo,
with these sports and scenes. -'.'.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20
arsa II is a plen,nre as NON a. a dntr TO s

Gs-It is pleasure as well as duty to save
penny for our patrons when in our power,
This We think We can do by directing their at
tention to the advertisement of Mr.. Samuel f.
Schindcl. He asserts that Goods in his line will
be sold 2eper cent lower thau they were ten days
ago, and being gentleman of reliability we-ars
bound to believe him. His establishmsnt, then,
is the place to get your money back.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20
Negro suffrage and the South.

rESr AS every one who has pailt atten-
tion To- the tendency of Radical politics
expected, Csngressshas driven the enter
Eing wedge inte the knofty question ofnegro
suffragesand negro equality by passing =
negro enfranchisiug act for tho District o T
Columbia. This is a very safe beginning
for SO long as the members keep such meas
ures distant from their own constituencies.
and iufict them upon those who are sus-
rectcd of the least faint of Southern
Sympathy the Radical ,. Con gressmen
have little to fear for theip local populari-
ty. The Radicals of the North led . by
such men as Stevens, the ,buffoon of the
House, and Butler and Logan, are eter-
nslly crying out for the .''fruits oGthe VIC
tory" they have won over the Southern
people. In the insane .raving for more
plunder and still further concentration
of power, the North has discarded nearly
the last remnant of the glorious. princi-
pies upsn which the Union was founded,
and under which the country prospcred
for the most of century. r.,. ,J d.. .-r.-.s
Stephen A.. Douglass once said that
"eivil war was inevitable and evcrlas-
ting dissnion." He knew the Republican
party. and his utterances, scem prophetic
Whilst every man who, really loves his
country, hopes for speedy return of for
mer prosperity to..the, seu,h, Congress is
asking for more humiliation and in fic-
ting wrongs SO grcivous as to strike at
the very vitals of the nation. These law
yivcrs of the people make laws for the
enrichment Of the Moth at the expense
of the impoverishmcnt Of the Sou th
They claim to be the conqucrors, forget
ting, in the blindness .of'thoir folly. that
between conquoror anil conquered, held as
such, NJ Union can exist.
Entertaining the views hell by taeir
leaders, the dominant party will be pre-
pared for any aggression upon the wea-
ker, aud the Southern States, we fear,
have not yet-drank the cup of bitterness:
to the drogs. With such a 'prospsct in
view, it is gratifying to note the action
of Southern Legislators. Well knowing
the passage of the Constitutional Amend
nacnt would be but the precursor of grea-
ter demands, all the State Assent mbliss
hive nearly unanimously, declared will
lingness to be returned. 20 territorial con
ditioa rather than agree to adopt it.
Better that the old mother of States and
all the others of the Sistcrhood, glorious
colonial history and all, should be submer
ged in the depths Of tarbarism, with thei
cnee fair fields bowling desert, than that
the Southern people should lso disgrace
themselves, at the bidding Of the North
as to pass enactments expatriating the mel
whom they chose to be their standard
bearers, inithe late struggle. and who Dor
the heat and burden in that fiery day.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20

We last fall insisted that the success
ofthe Radical party would lead to the a.
doption of Negro suffrage. The Radicals
denied it--declare that it was NO. an .issss
and the people of this county believed
them. Two months have not yet elapsed
and we have already the first instalment
in the shape of negro suffrage in the Dis
trict. Tho next step will be so to legislate
as to enforce it upon the States. THAT
they favor this, tho Rad icals will, no
doubt, too deny. VIII those who hoa-
estly oppose these things take timely
warning now that they see the real inten.
tions of this party and como out from
among them. .r' ro. .aa,.. .f.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20
Conversational.

&" Eg-The Negro Suffrage bill for the
District of Columbia has been forced
through both houses of Congress on the
"double quick principlo-in the Senate
by vote of 80 to 12, and in the House by
vote of 11S to 46. Mr. Creswell in
the Senate, and Frank Thomas in the
House, the two leading representatives Of
Radicalism in this State, voted for the bill.
Thus, the very first business of the session
has been in the interest Of the negro, and
this too when SO much for the advance.
ment and advantage Of the white race
should first have received .asir attention.
Nothing else Of Importance has beeh
transacted or need be expected until after
the holidays and until after tho "blc~
out" tho Radical members VIII indulge
in over tn 9 triumph Of their favorite pro
ject of universal or negro suffrage.
Maryland free press., 1866-12-20

EEIn case on the Civil Docket which
came up before our Court for rial on yes
terday,. an affidavit was fled for removal Of
this case on the grounds ofthe impossibility
of having fair trial because Of the intense
partisan character of the Jury summoned.
The Court granted the application and
the case Was removed to Frederick County
Court. a-ag: ..l ....- ...G. %, ....