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a PARTY TEST Question.

I neG- The rage among Republican
leaders just now Is Amendments to the
Constitution, a great number of which
have been proposed, and which they
lsare endeavoring to force through Con-
grcss without debate or due considcra-
ton. Indeed, should they succeed in
all their designs, itlwonld beidificult 10
recognize in the Constitution as amend
ed any Of the structure handed down
to us by the sages of the Revolution,
and under which We have, for the best
part of a century, lived happily, -four
ishcd and prospcrcd.
One Of the proposed Amendments is
TO base Representation in Congress
upon the number of rioters in each
State, instead of upon population, as
has heretofore been the case. In this,
as in most or all of the other amend
ments proposed, "the negro on the
brain" and not the public good, is the
ruling passion--the chief end in view.
II is only another mode adopted by the
Radicals for cnfranchising tho negro
Knowing full well that tho direct ques-
tion of negro suffrage could not be car
ried in half score Of the States of the
Unicn, they have resortod TO the sub
terfugu OF an Amendment 10 the Con
stitution ia whichthcir hobby is so del
icatcly concealed as tllatit might escape
observation aud opposition.
ADOPT the Amendment az proposed
and how would stand the State Of. Mary.
land' With th-ee-6fths Of her voters
disfranchiscd her SLAVES, for which she
il now in part represented, ll liberated,
she would DO entitled to not OYER ftro
Representative, instead of the fse
she now sends TO Congress But adm,
that her voters now DISTINGUISHED be- all
restored TO the right of suffrage, SHE
would yet lose the power which three.
iif,hs Of her slaves have heretofore en-
titled her 70, aud which she would
hcueeiorth enjoy TOT her entire ncgro
population.
But say the Black Republicans, you
can increase your Representation by
"estemiisg hc eiecttre franchise" or in
other words, by throwing open to sambo
the ballyt-box by making the negro
voter. This is what this Amendment
in plain language proposes TO do, and
We are told by the Baltimore Ao,rrseaa,
their leading organ in this State, Chat
III 10 BE- regoro,d az a Party tsst qHe,-
h'oa." We gladly aceep, the i-suo, and
will meet them before the tribunal Of
public opinion ep the ground they have
selected, fearing nothing Of the ultimate
result.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25
rNDEMNITY.r

n BdrGov. Swami, lin his Message,
Recommends, and the Legislature win
doubtless adopt, measures for rcwarding
at the public expense GOV. Bradford's
''loyalty.". 1t isproposed 70 appropriate
from the State Treasury funds sufficient
to re-erect Bradford's palace which was
destroyed during the rebel raid into this
State. This too when the Treasury is
bankrupt--when the people are already
bowed down with taxation. Hundreds
Of people nthis County Of asundoubted
loyalty as Coy. D., suffered seriously by
that or anterior raids, who are as much
as he entitled to be recomponscd for
their loyalty and losses.
In accepting the situation Of Cover
nor, Mr.. Bradford accepted also its re-
sponsibilities, its profits and its honors,
aud should not now seek, whilst clinging
to the profits and honors, TO shift its
responsibilities from his own shoulders
to those of the people. If Gov. Brad
ford is entitled to be paid for losses sus-
tanned by rebel invasion, 80 is every
other man in the State, Whatsoever may
be his position OF condition. The posi-
ton occupied by Mr. Bradford no more
entities him to sympathy than that Of
the humblcst individual. Once set the
precedent by voting him relief, and there
viii be no end TO the drain upon the
Treasury. II will open the door for
thousands Of other cornorants who are
watching witheagor eye theopportunity
TO pouuce upon the public purse.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25

Of lime and the best. Tho proper time
10 our judgmentto cut the eanc'iis when
about two thirds Of the seed-heads are
ripe, and when utshould not be exposed
70 the bot sun, but should be put ander
shelter at:onee, and within many ihstan-
ees-improTe inequality 1t should be in
q dry, airy place. In .seleeting seed too
much care can not be taken to get the
purest and best In doingso, when the
seed is in a dough state, or even ripper,
select the solid cane entirely free from
pith, and if the cane is free of pith no
regard need be paid to shape Of seed
head, lit not planted near broom-corn,l
and no. breon[corn should, be planted.
within one.f6,frth mile of cane.' cane
grown on good ground, by proper care,
will improve instead of degenerating.L
Care should be taken in curing seed for
the next season that it does not heat.
Keep it in an airy place and spread
thin. xtt4t yEts1 F4Eg
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25
Then and NOW.

BeG. OF late years We have been
taught to belieyS that the President was
the Government. aud that opposition 10
the President, his policy or Admins
tration, was treason to the Government,
Mr.. Stevens, his Radical supporters and
admirers, declare the Southern States
out Of the Union; on the other hand.
President johnson proclaims that they
are not out, aud never were Here is
an issue as plain as one can well be
drawn--here is opposition to the Presi-
dent and his policy Of Restoration II
this constituted treason two years since,
times must have wonderfully changed
if il may not be dcnomiuatcd the same
now. Where is Stanton and his bayo-
nets, his military commissions, his Bas-
tiles, &c? Stevens has been altering
treason against the Government, and is
certainly entitled to the benefit Of some
of them #l43
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25
Latest CongressionaI Om,rag,

NO. On Thursday last the Lower
House Of that fanatical body,
the Rump Congress of the United
States, passed the bill forcing negro
suffrage upon the District of Columbia.
The vote stood ZIG In favor, to 50
against it. Oar readers doubtless were
prepared for this, as they should be for
the preparation of any other outrage
by that body OF the Maryland dole
cation, Mr.. Harris was absent from in
disposition Messrs. Mccullough aud
Phelps voted in the negative, John
l.. Thomas was not present aud
Francis Thonias, who disgraecs the
Congressional District of which our
county is a part, roted JorM 6Wtl
Z SONG may be charitable enough to
attribute the action Of this Individual
TO his eccentricity---to alteration of
intellect But it was simply the out
cropping of that malady peculiar to his
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ON the brain. :"
Besides, il was to be expected that the
chosen champion of manifest oppres-
sion in our midst should disregard the
unanimous sentiment of the citizons of
tho District of Columbia, and assist in
tho enactment of this infamous meas
'nre. Mr. Thomas, with a zeal eharae.
teristic of proselytes, outstripped his
Maryland Abolition coadjutors, but they
too will ere long stand upon his plat
form.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25
~ Some sboddy Journals call IL

s@s- Some shoddy journals call the
asscmblaees Of citizens ia opposition to
the Registry Law Of our State, Rcbci
merfiag'," These Prcsumptuous ReicL
should be attended 70. They certainly
deserve "bauishmeut beyond the liues %
Would it not be vel % call 90 Pro-
vost MarrhaI Colonel Fish, lie could
Yindioate Maryland isyaiy, and be At
morc pleasant bnsincs. than making
iootheels in the Albany PcnitoaIiary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25
TIlc IcaI,Iniurc.

We DO not notice that much progress
has been made by the Legislature, in
actual work. though a very largo mum.
ber Of measures, Of every degree Of
consequence, have been introduced
Among the more important topics arc
the critical condition Of the Stntc inau.
ces; the proposed restoration Of the
right of suffrage; new assessment u
property &c. II will require hard work
10 finish in thirty days.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25
The Demise OF tsarrison's Lib
orator.

VIM Lloyd Garri,on announces in
hi. last weeks paper, that Ths Libryp.
ter stoTs with that aunbcr having been
Published tbiHy.Gye yeas. lie says
has work is done, and thus bold. forth .
The Old covenant with death l. an
nullod aud the agreement with he'll 80
logger stands Hail, redeemed. rccon.
Grated America Hail, North and
South, East and Wcst Hail. the cause
of Peace, Of Liberty, Of Kigh,consncs
thus nightly strengthened and signally
glorGcd Hall, SO rausomod millions,
no more to be chained scourgcl mutt.
lated bought aud sold ia the m-rLei
rubbedof al rights q"
That is tho talk the Consultation
and thc I'aion oyerthnwn, and nos tho
traitor work il done. Hail yc mil
lions Of white mon, haukrup, and heg,
Cared llail yc rausomcd darkip.,
dying by thousand. ia the by-ways and
hcdgor Hail. ye Now Nation, where.
in dwelleth Write men and negroes in
loving embrace! Happy, glorious
America .--Ilqy Book.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25
AGiTATE, AGIrATEir

hD-F From now aud hcneeforth let il
be the duty OF every msn, disfranchised
Or mol, who is lover Of justice and
equal rights, 10 excite and arouse the
people on the subject Of the right Of suf.
frage as defined by the Constitution and
laws Of this Stats. The odiOus restrio.
ton which deprives a majority Of onr
people Of their 'borH h>ritaqc--thc
right Of suffrage" must be removed
The people must do !, Let yoar rcnon-
strances go 10 the I.egislaturr--lct your
grievances he heard ia primary assem-.
blagcs in county conventions, in priyaic
aud in public
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25
SoMKrnLNn NrM .---Wr an ntlehtinn

fDhGtfiihb y IN f'-@~ " y fiiAl hAltNtihH
70 the advertisement of the Duplex
Elliptic or double Spring Skirt. Though
recent invention, il has become very
popular, aud Is rapidly obtaiuing the
preference over other kinds ia use.
The rods 10 il are composed each Of two
delicate aud well-tempercd steel springs,
which are ingcniously braided together
edge TO edge, the lower rods heavier.
and having donble covering This
peculiarly Of construction makes this
skirt very strong and durable, aud also
50 exceedingly flexible, that il rapidly
adapts itself 10 the form of the wcarer,
aud allows OF any amount of doubling
aud crushing without injury TO its
shape. These skirts are unquestion-
ably the liglitest, most desirable, COM
Portable and economical ever made.
These are advantages. which Indies,
who have experienced the discomfort
and inexperienee of single springs, will
duly appreciate.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25
f-lg. A gontleman On ayisit 70 Was

Car A gentleman on ayisit to Wash
ington one day very coolly opened the
door of the Senate chamber and was
about to pass in, when the doorkeerer
asked; Are you privileged memhgi27
What do You mean by thaty asked the
stranger. The reply was: Are you o
Governor, ex-member of Congress, or a
foreign minister ~ am minister. +"
From what court or country asked
the official ''Erom heaven, sir 10
which he replied, This government at
present holds no intercourse with that
foreign power"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25

THF CFowISd oP SUGAR CANE
On the OH oi,lanunry the York Coanty
Sol-o s-)oiatiea met in York, Pa,
auJ appo.u,cd a dgleg1iiouof ten 70 meet
The Maryland State Sorgo Convention,
to he held at Baltimore. IN ArInitage
Hall, February 18th As the growth
Of this product Is likely to be interest
ing 70 q large class Of our readers, We
give the following conclusions, which
were arrived AZ BY this meeting:
IN the selection OF soil clay spouty
soil will no; produce goodsyrup; alight
loam or chanery soil, lying towards the
south, Is preferred. Prepare your soil
well before planting, as in SO doing you
will not have the same quantity Of
weeds to contcndwith. Cane, ina great
portion OF York county, was planted Gu
tirely too thin 1t should be planted, )
if in rows 81 feet apart, and two stalks
together every six inches; riff in hills,
81 by q and 6 or 8 in hill Ifthe
ground is good, cane planted thin grows
Npo Idhh ahh luil@sHio tib HuhiiNJ VI rJlr
up Cane following cane the second
year does better than corn after corn
Cane after cane, by applying 300 pounds
of superphosphate Of lime, (and get the
best, will give good yield the second
year The seed win be worth as much
Tor feeding cattle as a crop Of oats, to
say nothing Of blades, which makes cx-
cellent feed in winter if properly cared
for One gentleman took of crop of
oats Of % bushels to the acre, applied
300 pounds of superphosphate Of lime,
and got 200 gallons syrup to the acre,
so that he had the seed, which equaled
the oats, the blades which paid at least
for stripping, aud 200 gallons syrup,
worth at the very lowest wholesale, at
the factory, 5000 over his former year,
for his 300 pounds supcrphosphate Of |
lime. A very important part III the
culture Of the cane is to keep it free of |
weeds whilst small In no instance use |
barnyardmanure; use superphosphate |
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25
psg- The National deht of lhe Unite,

pS- The National debt fthe United
States amounts to almost three thousand
millions ] Amt that nice sum to con-
template! How we will al have to
sweat the balance of our lives, to pay
even the interest on this sweet little
pilel How dearly We are all paying for
the beauties of Abolitionism! How
much of this mountain debt has gone
into the pockets Of thieves, God only
knows
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25
TEE DIFFERENCE.

EED"Tlie difference between the man
of really great mind and him Of mere
pretension--bctween the solid states
man and the petty Politician made
manifest in the difference Of opinion
held ON hequestion of TEST Oaths, y
by Hon. Ed. Bates of Missouri, and
Cow SSnuH, Of Maryland. H,
Mr.. Bates. whowas Mr. Lineoln's At.
tonIey General, holds that "Test Oaths'
are always "odious, oppressive and cow
ardlg,'' and thatmthc are "always the
resort Of desperate parties, who (asNio-
lent hs tinidiiy can make them seize
upon this method TO weak ten their adyers
saries, whom they are afraid to meet in
fair and open controversy"
0nitho contrary, Gov Swami con-
tends that Test 0uths are justifabe,
pocsssary7abd proper aud should be
maintained, though at the sacrifice Of
the'nghts of IA majority Of the people of
his State, ahd at the expense Of CON
seiontc. 15ilg t.sr 900
This is the difference between the
man WIG permits Che Office 10 seek him
and the one who is continually seeking
ofice4-between theacknowlcdged states-
maAtmd lIeaPoliticei triqkster' Tho
one. acknowledges the right Of CON
science, the otherq denies it. The one
would seornIo hold,a position obtained
bylYiolsgce and fraud, the other never
obtaipeqctoaRy except by that means
--the eaeo leads, pablo sentiment, the
othsE typskles otplitp soy s7adI .bae
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25

RuurtrIoX&i.-Tlie Westminster
Female Collegiate and Male Academic
Institute. Res John \ Munroc. A NJ.
Principal, will commence the second
session of it- 9Th scholastic year on
Monday February 9Th, 1856 The high
rcpu'N hrh Tbs school Justly has is
we'll meritcI, and those having II in
charge are rpap.oe the reward Of their
a.-,duous iabors hy large attendance
ofrlpls Young men receive athoruugb
cjlrgjlte course Of instruction. aud
Young ladies arc Taught al the nccdful
accomplishments which are requisite to
ft thcm ior the ad rnIncut OF their
sphere in life Parents and others
would be aerceably entertained by pay
ine TIE Institution n visit on Friday
afternoons, when The whole school Is
examined BY the Principal Persons
desiring information can send 10 the
prlugpa Tor d circular,
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TnN ElNcrIoN n orrrN ANNrls.

The special election held in Queen
Anue's county ON the 18th inst, for a
member Of the House of Delegates in
place Of Mr.. Lee, resulted in the cleo
zion Of Colonel Iiemuel Roberts, the
candidate of the democrats and CON
sdryatiyes, over Crane, Union. Mr..
Roberts is the father of r. Scott Rob
erts, Esq, former publisher Of the
Westminster Democrat. FL
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25

pasrA correspondence Of the Balti-
more Gazette, writing from this county,
giveyAo Following az an expression
used BY Mr.. swauaJdt the court house
in westminster III The political aan-
paign of 1860: @Eeta Northern army
ever attempt to cross Marylandto coerce
a Southern Stats and 4 will throw my
body.in the breach. 'IisfLBqt he didn't;
and.pow7elaipss thatthose who followed
his,tsaqbipg are justly deprived of cit
izeBsbip, while be te5i il the chief exponent
of SeMhntcyarthqFe is q, loyalty among
ourpeoplqel saT iroa sai .aias %
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25

10 ADvERfisERs. This will be Il
stirring year in the history of West
Minister, and we call the attention of
business men and others to the supe-
rior advantages presented in the col,
umns OF the ADVOCATE. We intend
to always have a good county paper.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25

THE race horse Bonbshell, well
known to lovers of the turf in this vi
cihity, died in Baltimore on Monday.
The horse belonged to John w. Marsh,
Esq.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25
a eolporteur, sometime ag5a VI

I = NVIPUIItUTiI sUHIVVIHIb HEUJ When
engaged in distributing tracts among
the poor benighted ones about town,
met with an amusing incident Com
ing toan isolated building, of humble
pretensions, in the suburbs, he opened
the door without the ceremony of
knocking, saying "Wnl you accept n
tract of the Holy Land pm meaning the
four pages of letter-press he had in his
hand. The man Of the house instantly
replied FYes, be jabers, "a whole seq
ton ii you give good title. But I'd
like to knowlif there be much prairie or
agie there to bother a poor diyilg' 7
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25

Tho Pastor hcgs 20 return hi- sincere
thanks 70 the citizens of Westminster
and vicinity for their Kind attendance,
and ycyy liberal patronage,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25

gEEsAs MI. Jhas D0Ilnger, OIL Beaver
Dam Mills, Is requested to call for an
advertised package left at this Office by
Mr. Noah Stansbury.
4-.~.---~~-~~---.~-~.-----~,
REvIvAL.--An interesting revival
of religion is now IN progress az the
Winebrennarian church at Frizz.cs-
burg, under the pastoral care of Rev.
Ar. Amey.
HASDgrLLs.-The season for the
spring sales has now arrived and We
would call attention to the superior
work We are doing, upon the shortest
notice. We have new type, the best of
inks, and superior Hoe Press. -
TnE MEDICAL FACULTY Errone-
ons reports have been circulated to the
effect that the physicians Of this place
had agreed TO increase their rates for
practice, and good deal Of feeling was
occasioned thereby. BY card else
where, it will be seen there is not the
least truth in the report, The old
prices will be adhered TO.
->-~--->S----s -.--------------
~" Messrs Bliss, Howard & Poole.
Of Baltimore, on Saturday next will
have for private sale, at Bartholow's
Hotel in Westminster, about forty or
fifty young mules, all in good condition.
purchased in the West expressly for
this market. Also,. about thirty good
young work horses, in splendid order.
The sales will continue ten or twelve
days. Time viii be given on good Sc
curity.
SALES TO CoME Orc, w. Web
ster will sell n public sale on Saturday
next, january 9Th, six valuable town
lots, four fronting on Green street, and
two on Bishop street. j. Henry Hoppe,
Auctionecr.
Mr.. George King, residing on the
stone road, near Groves Mill win sell
at public sale on Friday. 2nd Of Fcbru-
ary. lot ofvalnable personal property.
William fagg. Auotionecr,
81. &c.,
A PLKAsANr We learn
that on Monday the jth inst. Rev. Il.
Scott Norris. Of Uuioutown, war the
recipient Of an excellent oycrcoat. from
an anonymous source, and We have no
doubt has ever since been sorcly per-
picked how, or to whom to acknowl
edge the kindness. We, however, con
graduate our Rev friend at this sub
stantial evidence Of friendship on the
part Of some Of his many admirers.
while We highly admirc their modest
aud christian spirit in not permitting
the left hand 10 know what the right
hand docth -SeHi.Bci, isM.
a.4-----4,--
Tur barr FAIR AS many Of our
readers are anxious "a learn the result
of tho Fair recently held at odd Fellows
Hall. for the benefit Of the new Catholic
Church. We have obtained from the
- "a a
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25

Tur barr FAM AS many Of our
readers are anxious 20 learn the result
Of the Fair recenily held at Odd Fellows
Hall. for the benefit OF the new Catholic
Church, We have obtained from the
Rev PASTOR the following statement:
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LOCAL lNTEL[IGENCE.

rEA. Mr.: Elias Bollinger, Of Beaver
Dam Mills, Is requested to call for an
advertised package left at this office by
Mr.. Noah Stansbury.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25

sen. Illinois produced half a million
dollars worth of cotton last year.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25

00D A MONTH ,-AG GENTS wanted
eDtJtI for siS entirely aeio articles, just
out Address O. L. CAREY, City Building,
Biddeford, Maine. janl1.ly
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25

REvIvAL.--An interesting revival
Of religion is now IN progress at the
Winebrennarian church at Frizz.cs-
burg, under the pastoral care of Rev.
Alr. Amey.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-01-25

HASDErLLs.-The season for the
spring sales has now arrived, and we
would call attention to the superior
work We are doing, upon the shortest
notice. We have new type, the best of
inks, and a superior Hoe Press.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-07-04

Yesterday sRepOrt
MEXICO.
sEi-- fT---T : ~ 81 "
MORE ABOUT THE BATTLE.
Conflict between Civil Rights
BIZ and State Laws
In Louisiana.
STEEDMAN AND FULLERTON.
They have Arrived at New Orleans
THE PUBLIC DEBT
of One Hundred Millions
in One Year.
Mexican News.

GALVESTON, June Especial dispatches
received yesterday at the headquarters OF
General Wright from General George W.
Getty, commanding at Brownsville, dated
the 24t ult, contain the following important
news:
The right bank OF the Rio Graade is now
in the possession of the Republican forces
of Mexico.
The battle between Escobedo and Meiia
on the 10th near Carmaryo, resulted in the
total rout of the latter, and the capture of
the train of merchandise.
Bagdad was abandoned by the Imperial
ist on the night of the 18th.
The city CT MatamOras was capitulated
or the 25d to the Consul appointed by Gen.
Csrvajsl.
Gen. Mejia, with Imperial troops, was
embarking between the hours of three and
four P. NJ. under the protection of the U. S.
flag. The city was given up without blood
shed. There was no violation of the Deu-
trality laws.
Gen. Escobedo with his forces, said to
humber 5000. entered Matamoras about one
June 24th.
4 train said TO contain specie from Mon
terey arrived under the protection Of an
Imperial escort. Some other unknown
train started back to Monterey under the
same escort.