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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08
CAroNsyILLp, August 3lst, 1866.


To MEssRs. JOHN G. HOLLAND, JAMES A. GARY,
VIM. GAAdBRIIL, mmittee- Gentlemen Your
favor of the 22d inst, advising me of unani-
nous nomination by the Unconditional Union
Convention as Candidate for the next Congress,
for the 9Th District of Maryland, was received
during my absence, and unavoidable engage
ments SINCE have occasoned the delay in my re-
ply bit.
had fondly hoped that when the rebellion
was suppressed and our flag waived in triumph
over all the waters, that there would be no
further occasion for me to take public part in
politics but a crisis has arisen from the course
that the President has thought proper to pursue,
that threatens to undo all the results of the great
sacrifices made of men and money, and render the
war q failure. 1t seems strange and almost in
credible that the man, who was borne into the
chief office of the Nation by the same wave of
patriotism that elected two-thirds the members
of Congress- should prove recreant to the high
trust committed to him by the American people.
But so it is. The severance between the Presi-
dent and Congress on the policy tobe pursued to
the States lately in rebellion is complete; and the
issue will be as pregnant in unspeakable calami-
ty the Republic in the event of failure of the peo-
pie to sustain Congress at the approaching cleo
tions, as would have been the case if the politi-
cal campaign of 1864 had been lost In 1864
the contest was for the overthrow of the heresy
of secession, for the supremacy of the Consttu-
ton as the supreme law of the land, and the
subordination of the States to its lawful authori-
ty. The contest this autumn will be to establish
the eternal principles of liberty, equality, and
justice among us for all generations and firm
ly believe that the voice of the people will be as
emphatic on deciding in favor of these great
truths and the result as triumphant as it was
in 1864
With these views, Twill accept the nomination
so Unexpectedly conferred upon me, and thank
ing you for the complimentary terms in which
you have conveyed it'll remain, very respectfully,
Your obt serv't,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08
FOR SALE.
GOOSEBERRY, STRAWBERRY.
AND OTHER PLANTS.

A s the season for planting will soon be at
Ie3;r tention of persons desiring to -
plant small fruits to large as -
sortment of Gooseberries, Rasp- -
berries, Currants, Grape Vines, Strawberries,
Blackberres, &c. Our Gooseberry plants are
very fine, being two and three years old; also
productive and free from mildue. We have on
hand a few hundred very choice STANDARD
PEAR TREES; also Dwarf varieties, Apples,
Plums, Cherries, Aprcots, &C. A few thous-
and Giant Asparagus Plants which will be
ready for delivery by the LIST of October.
Naive will also attend to the planting and
trimming of Orchards, Vineyards Gardens, &C.
Orders addressed to Govanstown, Baltimore
county. JOHN G. link & SON.
September S.-3m.
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Ng~Saml M. Rankin, ESQ.,, of this county,
presided over the Convention that nominated
Stevenson Archer for Congress. In accepting
the position of Chairman, Mr.. Rankin made .
speech, in which, (as reported by the CONNER
ciaL, their party organ,) che desired the Con-
"vention to nominate man not to npisrepresent
''the district, as he held it had been for the
'tpast four gears" Then according to Mr. Ran
kin, the District was naisrepresented for tsoo
years by the Hon. Edwin II. Webster. Mr..
Thomas has only been in Congress one term,
succeeding Mr.. Webster, and, of course, both
are included in the sweeping charge of Mr..
Rankin.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08

ROBBED OF HIS PoCKETBooK.-About O'Clock
on Saturday night last, Mr.. Andrew Hendricks,
Spring was robbed of his pocketbook, contain
ing about $55, at the circus on Belair Lot, by
some adroit theft Mr.. H. was standing in con-
versation with friend, the subject being " Pick
Pockets, and both were wondering how man
could be robbed without knowing it, when par
ty of young men brushed rudely against himself
and friend, and an alteration arose, which was
soon over, however, and the crowd left. A mo-
ment after Mr.. H. was somewhat dumbfounded
at the discovery that he g had been robbed with
out knowing it," and doubtless by one OF the
very party who bad but just left. Diligent
search was made for them but without success
Commercial, Of Monday.
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Proposed Change in the Constitution

The Legislature of our State, at its last session,
by a two-thirds vote proposed a change in the
Constitution, by striking out Section of Arti-
cles. This question will come before the peo-
pie of the State at the next general election, in
November, for their ratification or rejection, and
that all may see what it is, we insert the section
the amendment proposes to strike out
" The General Assembly shall further provide
by law, at its first session after the adoption of
this Constitution, fund for the support of the
Free Public Schools of the State, by the IMPOSE
ton of an annual tax of not less than five cents
on each one hundred dollars Of taxable property
throughout the State, the proceeds of which tax
shall be known as the public school fund, and
shall be invested by the Treasurer, together with
its annual interest, until such time as said fund
shall, by its own increase and any additions
which may be made to it from time to time, to-
gether with the present school fund.- amount to
six millions Of dollars, when the tax of ten cents
in the hundred dollars, authorized by the prece-
ding section, may be discontinued in whole or
in part, as the General Assembly may direct !;
the principal fund of six millions hereby provided
shall remain forever inviolate as the Free School
fund of the State and the annual interest of
said school fund shall be disbursed for educa-
tional purposes only, as may be prescribed by
law
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08

Na-President Johnson is out on speech
making tour in favor Of ''My Policy" If he
places such implicit confidence in the people, why
does he seize every available opportunity to har-
angue them2 But bis speeches won't save any
Policy 1t win geta drubbing this fall that
will consign it forever to oblivion. Gen. Grant
and Admiral Farragut started out with the Pres
ident, thinking be was really going to assist in
laying the cornerstone Of the Douglas monu-
ment, but they, becoming digusted with his
speeches and harangues, have left him and gone
al, 70 Detroit
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Road Examiners, Notice.

To ALI Whom it May Concern
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That the un-
IN dersigned Examiners, appointed by the
County Commissioners of Baltimore county, on
the petition of William H. Mace, and others,
for.the altering of the bed of the county road
leading from Mr.. Coles, ON the Old Hartford
road to Dulaney's, on the Baltimore and HAY
re de Grace Turnpike; the change to be made
through the land of Mr.. Simon Kern, formerly
the land of Robert Howard, having taken the
oath required by law, will proceed on the Sth
dag of October, 1866, on the premises, (iffair, if
not, the next fair day,) to execute the trust re-
posed in them, and the requirements of the
Acts of Assembly in such cases made and pro-
vided.. ~
PHILIP D. BURGAN,
STEPHEN GRIMES,
GEO. COUNCILMAN,
Sept SITS Examiners.
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Union Victories /

Vermont has spoken Her State election
was held on Monday last. The result is an ut
ter reputation of "My Policy" and the cleo
ton of the Republican candidates for Governor
and other State officers by unprecedented ma
jorities. The State Senate is unanimously Re-
publican, and the same party has so majority
in the House.
In the Democratic city Of Wilmington, Della
ware, the Upiop candidate was elected Mayor,
on Monday, by nearly two hundred majority.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08
A DWELLING,

Barn, Stable and other customary Outhouses.
A good Apple Orchard is on the place; also,
several unfailing Springs, and Pump at the
door.
Lot No. lies north of and adjoining No. 1.
1t extends down the hill to the Warren road,
and bounds on it, the Gunpowder Falls, and the
farm of George H. Cole, Esq, and contains
about NINETY-THREE ACRES, about half
arabic land, the rest in Wood, of which part
has been recently cut over. Improved with a
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08

DISTRESSING AooIDENT.-On Friday afternoon,
of last week, most distressing accident occurred
at Homestead, in this county. A little boy
about six years of age, son of Mr. Thos. Pig
gott, had, it seems, gone into the yard attached
to his fathers premises to play, and managed to
climb upon and fall into a large cistern filled
with water, and before assistance could be render
ed was drowned
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08

A DISHONEST NEGRo.-A negro man named
George Washington, who has been employed for
some time as waiter at the :" Smedley House, -
left town for Parts unknown a few days since,
leaving several of our citizens poorer in pocket
because of their acquaintance with him. He
borrowed various sums of money, amounting
in all to nearly 500, from some Of the boarders
at the Smedley, procured $l2 pair of boots
from Mr. Stieber, representing that they were for
a gentleman at the Smedley, stole suit of
clothing from one of his fellow-waiters, &C., and
then left. Officers are on his track, but he has
not yet been caught.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08
Circuit Court for Baltimore County.


AUGUST TERM 1866.
Before Hon. Daniel G. II. Emory, Judge; John
7. Ensor, Esq, States Attorney.
SATURDAY, Sept. lst.
The Court sat in equity. Ward VS.. Billinger,
executor of Richard Green, ct al; motion to dis
solve injunction oyerruled. The motion TO re-
turn the property in the replevin case of Mantel
VS.. Hoffman was granted.
MONDAY, Sept. Sd.
The appeal docket, numbering ffty-eight ca
SEES, was taken up this morning, and the repev-
in case of Chatterton VS.. Chatterton appealed
from Justice Barnes, was commenced.
TUESDAY, Sept. 4th.
The case of Chatterton VS.. Chatterton, (before
reported, occupied the attention of the Court all
day. Not concluded.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 5th
The case of Chatterton VS.. Chatterton, was
concluded, and held sab curia. The argument
in the plea of abatement, on the ground of infor
mality in the selection of grand jury, in the
case of John Glare, indicted for murder was fix
ed for Thursday, 18th instant.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08
+" To the victors Belong the Spells.

+" To the Victors Belong the Spoils."
Some thirty years ago, Secretary Marcy du-
ring the administration of General Jackson, in
speaking of the disposition Of the public offices,
made the well remembered declaration, To
the victors belong the spoils." This doctrine
was adopted as one Of the cardinal principles of
the Democratic creed by General jackson, and
has since been acted upon, more or less, by all
parties in the administration of the General
Government President Johnson, however, in a
speech to the New Hampshire delegation, few
days SINCE declared his intention to reverse this
old Democratic doctrine, and to give the spoils
to the vanquished. Having deserted those who
raised him to the position of Yice-President he
will in future give the offices in his gift to the
friends of those who created the vacancy that
caused his elevation to the Presidency. But per-
haps he is right in his view of the question:
General Lee was the victor and General Grant
the vanquished +; at least, such is the present
tendency of affairs at the Capitol. Every thing
is progressing there as General Lee would have
it, and we doubt whether, if he were member
of the Cabinet at the present time, he would
have one word of complaint to make. The heel
of the Executive is now ON the throat OF the vic
tor, and his arms encircling the neck of the van
pushed in loving embrace. The chiefs of the re-
bellion having made several attempts to OBJ
tain possession of Washington during the war,
now find themselves fully entrenched at one end
of the avenue, and are endeavoring to surround
and take possession of the Capitol at the other
end. The great contest for this coveted building
will take place in October and November, when
we have full confidence that the invaders will be
again repealed, and the triumph of the loyal men
of the Union over those who have so long labored
+ dactrnzr # he full Gral md cnrar,lotn
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08

GovANsTowN NJ. E. CHURcH.-The Goyanstown
Methodist Episcopal Church, Revs. Messrs. Has
lup and Ceaver, pastors, having recently been
remoddled and refitted, was re-opened on Sunday
last with appropriate services. In the morning,
Rev. Joseph France, presiding elder of the North
Baltimore District, preached a very impressive
and forcible sermon to large congregation, and
after its conclusion, the entire debt remaining
upon the church, incurred by reftting it, was
liquidated. In the evening another impressive
discourse was delivered by Rev. VIM. Frysinger,
of Huntingdon Avenue. The church presents
quite neat and tasteful appearance. 1t is in
the church for Sunday-schoo and other purposes.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08
THE VALUABLE FARM

Of the late Joshua F. Todd, situated in said
county, about five miles north from Towson-
town, on the direct road from it to Warren
Factory; half mile from the factory, two and
half miles from Cockeysville, on the North
ern Central Railroad, and conveniently located
as respects churches, schools, mill and market.
The property will be offered in two parcels
No. 1, containing about ONE HUNDRED
AND TWENTY FIVE ACRES, principally
arabic land, in cultivation and highly produc-
tive The improvements consist of
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08

The DIFFERENCE. When A. Johnson wanted
to be made Vice-President by the Union party,
he called treason crime and said {" traitors
must be punished, y" their lands must be con-
fscated, their social power destroyed. -
When he deserted the Republican party and bid
for Southern votes for the next Presidency, he
changed his tone. Now his Southern brethren
must be represented, and the exclusion of such
men as Steaheps he regards as an outrage and
unconstitutional
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08

ODD Fellows PIc-Nio-A picnic will be held
in Chews' woods, near this town, on Saturday,
the 18th instant, under the auspices of Towson
Lodge, No. 70, l. o. o. F. There will be pro-
cession by the Lodge, with good,band of mu-
sic, addresses by brothers of the order, dancing,
&c. 1t is intended to be basket picnic, I"
thatis for every body to furnish their own dinner
&c. A confectionery stand will be on the
ground. pleasant time is anticipated.
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DWELLING HOUSE.

Title unquestionable. Possession given on
ratification of the sale. The property can be
examined at any time.
Terms of Sale-One-t third cash on the day of
sale the balance with interest, in six and
twelve months thereafter; for which the pur-
chaser's notes will be required, endorsed to the
Trustees satisfaction; or all cash, at the option
of the purchaser.
CHAS. w. RIDGELY, Trustee,
No "a ST. Paul st. BALTIC.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08

CORRECTION noticing the Court proceedings
Of Tuesday Of last week, we stated, in our last
ISSUE that John Turnbaugh was on trial for an
assault and battery on Stansbury Gallon, and
in noticing the proceedings of the next day, we
stated that Conrad Turnbaugh had been convict
ed for the offense, and fined 81 and costs. Of
course, Conrad Turnbaugh had nothing to do
with ii, and as we do not desire to do injustice
to any man, we cheerfully make this correction
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08

Posr OFFICE RESTORED. A late order of the
Postmaster General says -" At Hardwood, Bal
timore county. so much of order of July is re-
scinded as changed the name and site of Chase's
station, and appoint VIM. Hitch as postmaster
at Hardwood -
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08

MAD DoGs.-We understand that there are at
present great many mad dogs in the county
Several in the vicinity of Brooklandville have
exhibited symptoms of hydrophobia, and been
shot In the 18th district, as we have been in
formed, hundreds Of dogs have been killed, all
unquestionably mad.
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I. O. O. f.
TNOWSON LODGE, No. 70, 1. O. o. F., will
Il hold q Basket Pic-Nic,' in Chew's woods,

near Towsontown, on
Saturday, September 18th, 1866.
"A good band ofMUSIC will be in attendance,
and prominent members of the order will ad-
dress us. The members of the Lodge are invi-
ted to be present with their families. An in
vtation to attend, is also extended to the citi-
zens of our neighborhood, and the members of
the Lodge are notified to meet at their Hall at
9 o'clock A. NJ, on that day. BY order of the
Lodge, JNO. R. D. BEDFORD, R. s., p t.
Sept. Sit
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.-s iSuIcIDE-On Saturday afternoon last the
dead body of an unknown man was found sus-
pended to tree near Bayview Asylum, in this
county. Justice Gill held an inquest, and YER
diet of suicide was rendered The body was in
tered in the Bayview buriel ground.
Since the above was in type, the name of the
man who committed suicide has been ascertained
TO be Tunnier Matthias. Justice Butler and not
Justice Gill held the inquest, and will be pleased
to furnish the relatives or friends of the deceased
with all particulars
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08

OTRAYED away from the subscribers prem
~ Uses, on Wednesday, August 29th .4,e-rzvs-,.
a BOWN HEIFER, IA months old. IN e1
with white spot in her forehead, a---1--70.
whlte spot on her back, and white belly. The
above reward will be paid to any one who will
return her to me, or TO Lewis Vogle's Store
PATRICK CRONAN.
sept 6.-St York Road, near Towsontown.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08

PIo-NIc.-Mrs Urban will hold picnic in
Chews' woods, near this town, on Wednesday
next, the 9th inst, to which the public are in
vited. A good band of music will be in attend
ance, and refreshments furnished upon reason
able terms.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08

LosT-In Towsontown, on the night of the 18th
of August, ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR Ma
TIONAL BANK NOTE. The finder will be lib
orally rewarded by leaving it at this office.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08

The OLD DEFENDERS. Association of the
Old Defenders of Baltimore have made arrange
ments with the Messrs. Ruskell, of the Govans-
them on the coming twelfth Of September.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-09-08
MARRIED.

E. LUCINDA HEDDRIoK, of Baltimore county.
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FRIENDS MEETING. The Regular Quarterly
Meeting of the Society of Friends, will be held at
the Gunpowder Meeting House, Quaker Valley
on tomorrow, Sunday
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DIRECTLY AFTER

DIRECTLY AFTER
The sale of the Farm will be offered the PER-
SONAL PROPERTY thereon, viz % Horses,
Colts, Cows, Sows and Pigs, Poultry, four
horse broad-tread Wagon, l Hay Carriage, /
Stone Bed, with side boards l 2-horse Spring
Wagon, Carriage, Cart, 2 Threshers, with
Pelton powers with Cleaner attached, both
in good order; Hussey's Reaper, Wheat Fan,
Plows, Harrows, Cultiyators, Shovel Plows, l
Horse Rake, Wagon Harness, Plow Gears and
various other articles.
ALSO,
The Household and Kitchen FURNITURE.
ALSO,
About ten acres Of growing CORN.
Terms-All sums of $40 and under, Cash -
all sums over 500 on a credit of four months,
with approved security and interest from date.
CHAS. W. RIDGELY, Agent.
SAMUEL G. WILSON, Auctioneer.
Sent. SIS
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MARYLAND COMPANY
FERTILIZERS!
Warranted Good Crop Producers

Warranted Good Crop Producers 1!
Maryland Co. Phosphate. $40 per Ton.
Cerealizer ...............$25 per Ton.
Poudrette.. .............$l5 per Ton.
THE USUAL DISCOUNT TO THE TRADE.
These Fertilizers are recommended with con
fidence to the Farmer, having been tried and
found to be good Crop producers.
ALSO,
All kind of Fertilizers at Manufacturer
Prices.
ALSO Bricks of all kinds; Lime-Best Wood
Burnt; Calcined Plaster, Agricultural Plester,
Cement ydraulic very BEST; Hair, &c. &c.
In fact every Article requisite for Building, &c.
Orders Solicited. LESTER & CO.,
No. lao Howard St., cor. Franklin,
Sept S.-2m. Baltimore, Nd.
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To THE UNION LADIES OF BALTIMORE COUNTY
The ladies of Baltimore city have determined up
on holding fair in that city in November, for
the benefit of the Maryland Disabled Soldiers
Home. They invite the cooperation Of the Uni
on ladies of Baltimore county. The proceeds of
the contemplated fair will be appropriated to pro-
viding Comfortable home for our sick and wound
ed soldiers. The present Home, though small
and inadequate to its purpose, has accomplished
much good Since it was opened, in September,
1864, ninety disabled men have at different
times been inmates of this number many have
recovered and are now able to maintain them
selves, and eight have died. The Managers of
the Home are confident that they will not appeal
in vain for aid from generous and patriotic
public. Donations of money, fancy articles and
goods of every description are solicited for the
fair. Will not our ladies in Baltimore county
assist their sisters of Baltimore city in the good
work. Communications can be addressed to
Mrs. VIM. ]. Albert, 352 West Baltimore Street,
or to Mrs. Joseph G. Boyd, No, 80 East Balti-
more Street.
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THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, that the sub
Il scribers have obtained from the Orphans
Court for Baltimorecounty, letters of admins
tration on the estate of M
WILLIAM SLADE,
late of said county deceased. All personsh
ing claims against the said estate, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof to the subscribers,
On or before the sth day of Nay, 1867
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 our hands this 5th
day Of September, 1866.
ELIZABETH ELADE,
VIM. A. ELADE,
Sept. -4t~ Administrators.
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FARM NEAR COCKEYSVILL
AT
Trustees Sale.

DY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
ID for Baltimore county, the under -
.AYsp signed Trustee, will offer atffSSSStNAf
$500 Public Sale on the premises, on Illll
- Tuesday, October I'd, 1865, 20.