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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-20

<<fInLEN RoAD. Examiners has been appointed
by the County Commissioners to change the To-
cation of the Hillen Road, in Towsontown. In
stead of entering the village in a diagonal man
ner, it is intended to run it nearly straight from
the, branch on Mr.. gPayne's property, crossing
the turnpike at Mr.. Church's residence, in a d.
rect line with the avenue in front Of the Smedley
House.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-20

~THE McDoNNoUeH FUND.-It is known to most
if not all our readers, that the late John McDon-
nough of New Orleans, left large estate, the
income of which was 10 be devoted TO the erec-
ton and maintenance of an Educational Inst-
tute, in Baltimore The sum already collected
and available amounts to 1912, 653 46, and there
still large claims due. No arrangements
have yet1been made for selecting site for the
Institute. Various opinions have been expressed,
in regard to proper location, some desiring to
have it within the city limits, and others prefer
ring the county, where land sufficient TO afford
instruction in agriculture may be connected
with the institution. A committee has been APP
pointed to apply to the city for the donation of
lot of ground, near the old Almshouse, which
will soon be vacated Whatever may be the re-
suit of this application, the subject will claim
the attention OF the Board at and early day. als
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-20

Doom KEEPER. Lieut. A. s. Cooper Of this
county, has been appointed Door Keeper of the
House OF Delegates-an excellent appointment.
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The Cause of the Union.

In our issue two weeks ago, we gave notice to
the patrons OF the Union, that partial change Of
editors had taken place in the management of the
paper. We now take pleasure in giving notice
of the course intended to be pursued by us.
1st. We shall give to the administration of An
drew Johnson, as Preside Mt of the United States,
our feeble, yet irmest support to the full extent
of our ability. In addition we shall give TO the
State Government, under our honest, able and
patriotic Governor, the Hon. Thomas Swami,
our warmest and fullest support, believing as we
do that Maryland, to great extent is largely
indebted TO him and his thousands Of friends,
for the present political position which she en-
joys and will as far as lies in our power, devote
our whole time and energies to the consumma-
ton ofeyery thing connected with the prosperity
and welfare of the State of Maryland, both in a.
financial and political point of view. We shall,
as will be seen in another column of our paper
to-day, oppose any change in the Registry law
or the Constitution, whereby dsloyal people will
be permitted to exercise the elective franchise
We shall also, with our whole energies, oppose
negro suffrage, believing that the white loyal peo-
pie of our State, are fully equal to the task Of
managing our whole affairs.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-20
TowsoN LODGE, NO. 70.

NEsTHE BALTIMORE COUNTY BIBLE
.ury SOCIETY will hold its thirteenth annual
meeting, on MONDAY the 22d instant, at II
o'clock, A. NJ, in the Orphans Court Room
Towsontown. All the Members Of the Soci-
ETY., and the public generally, are invited to
attend. II. C. ,TURNBULL,
Jan. 2O.-lt Sec'y.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-20

JUDGE EMoRY.--We were grat6ed on We'd
nesday, to see Judge Emory again on the Bench
of our Circuit Court. He has not fully recovered
from his recent illness.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-20
Maryland Sorgo Convention for ,ee.

MafVIanu SOfgO ConV6nt1On LOT 90:
This association will meet in Baltimore, on
Tuesday, Feb. 18th next, for the transaction of
such business as may be brought before it. Many
farmers of our and adjoining States, interested
in the culture of Sorgo, are expected to be pres
ent The cane has now become great national
staple The results of the present season have
been successful beyond precedent. Many inn
portant discoveries have been made, and much
valuable, practical knowledge acquired. 1t is
therefore, expected that much useful information
will be elected in relation to the Mode of Gull
ture, Machinery, Seeds, &c. Let there be a full
attendance, and every one come prepared to
make known his experience during the pest year.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-20

lust PRINTED ANDFOR SALE AT
% this Office, BLANK DEEDS, prepared by
an experienced Convey ANGER. Also, BLANK
Mars for Attorneys, and BLANK -PO WERS
or a IT0RNEK s. "a sseo
t4E.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-20

Snow STORM lon Monday last, this region
was visited by another snow storm, and we have
had a fair share of sleiehing. ssa
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-20
D.. HOPPER EMORY
NOTICE.


TWO Ma Zone Hobd Work animal, tho
= other ls'QI Al riding or driving, Sold
Cheap for Napl q ne4 Apply ID
M aaI.Afs &. Il. II. il. BOWEN,
Jan. - TowsontoWn.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-20

CHARLES ST.. AVENUE COMPANY The bill be-
for the House OF Delegates to amend the charter.
of this company has been read second time and
amended, 50 that it is now in substance, as fol-
lows. The stockholders may increse the capital
stock, bnt not beyond $l00, 900, and may reduce
to par value Of the shares to sum not less than
SIS per share, and increase the number of shares
accordingly. The company is authorised to con-
strncta railroad, to be operated by horsepower
ordummy engines, from the Baltimore county
line on Charles street, to the terminus Of said
sroad in Baltimore county, to such points as the
convenience and interest of the property holders,
and the public may require. They are authori-
zed to charge three cents per mile for passengers
and five cents per ton per mile for freight. The
act is to be and void, in case the road is not
commenced within one year after its passage,
and finished within two years from the com
mlencement thereof. - 81 S. r s13a}
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-20
4 Yours, with much respect.
The above case as described is perfectly correct
know it to be true. Yours, r. B.MILLER
Pastor Of Hancock NJ E. Church.

DIR. SCHENCK will be professionally at his principal
Office No is NORTH SIXTH STREET, corner of COM
MERGE, PHILADELPHIA, every Saturday. from A.
NJ until4 P. NJ; No 80 Bond street, New York every
Tuesday, from A. NJ to P. NJ No. 50 Sumner street.
Boston, Mass, every Wednesday, from A. NJ to p.
NJ, and every other Friday at los Baltimore Bati,
more Nd All advice free, but for thorough examine
ton of the lungs with his Resprometer the charge is
three dollars.
Price of the PulmonicS yrlp and Sea-weed Tonic each
% so per bottle 81 50 per half dozen Mandrake Pills
81 cents per box
F0RSALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS.
Jan Cow
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-20

ORPHANS CoURT OF BALTIMORE CoUNTY-JAN-
UARy 9TH, 1866. Inventory of the personal ,es-
tate of Mary Jane Arnold, returned ny. the exe-
cnfor, g w. Arnold.
Inventory of1Geo. Emmarts estate, returned
BY Nelson s. Elnmart, Adm. q. n. a..
Inventory Of personal property 81. Nathaniel
Parsons, returned, and order to sell the
same, granted to Isaac Crowther, Sem, Adm. D,
b IN, G. 7. "A
Inventory of Noah B. Stocksdale's personal
pfoperty returned and ordered to sell at public
or private sale, granted TO Martha A. Stocksdale.
order passed authorizing Isaac CIowther, Sr,
Adm. of N. Parsons, deceased, to transfer GER
tain stocks.
Report of sales of Real Estate of John B. Kidd,
deceased, made by. VIM. Kidd, Adm. & Trustee,
fild, and provisional order Qualification passed,
Report of sales Of Real Estate Of John T..
Smith, deceased, made by A. Eugene Smith,,
Executor, fled, and provisional order Of ratiica-
ton passed..
Finalaccount Of Joshua F. C. Worthington,
Adm. of Noah Worthington, deceased, passed.
g y ssasgs JANUARY, 10th, SO. :
I Isaac Crowther, ST., reported sales of personal
property Of said deceased. 81. t,faa'sBw "a
Benjamin Shipley, executor of John Shipley,
returned an inventory of the estate. = .gi-
lego Cooper passed his final account as Guar
dian, with the heirs of Moses Kidd, deceased.
Julia "A. Dittus executrix, returned an inven-
tory of the personal estate of the late Frederick
lDittus. 1aa6 aaa ses - sHR
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-29
Josh Billings on the Robin Red. .Bre.,t.

The red hrestid robbing is bird much.
ly dotted onto by seminary girls and potts.
Gentlemen farmers also encurridge the
robbing becoz he swallereted insez when
be cant get no sno or anything else to
eat
But practicle farmers and fruit grow
lists begin TO den't see it
was oDcst a gentleman farmist
| am not so gentle as | was.
90 for real farming, making my pile
of manoor and raisin things to eat
used to listen for the robbing's mat.
ting lay and bis evening carol, but
found out that he singed only 10 seduce
female robbings and that where he ct
five insex he ct quarts Of cherries, straw
berries, currents, raspbsrries and cetrer,
and then pitcht into the mellorst Bart.
lett pairs
| found that my fruit crop agreed too
well with Mr.. robbinges crop
His warbling to his female friends at
evening didn't pay for his gobbling choice
fruit all day.
And so. my friends, when the swete
red-brest gets fat on the eggspensive
prodncks II northern gardings aud flocks
southwark to fill unsentimenIal pot pies,
! bid them adoo without regret
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-29
VOL. Ill MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE SATURDAY EVENING. ID

happy hits, humorous sallies and pulpit
pungencies, which would have made the
fortune of first class stump speaker.
The Puritans grimly grinned, smiled
morosely, and sometimes laughed out
right. The young people of the congre-
CATION Uttered and sniggered" at an
awful rate. The decorum of the vast
assemblage, however, was upset by a
large, red. faced good looking gentleman,
who sat few feet from me, and looked
very like Southern man. He laughed
until the tears rolled from his eyes, but
managed generally to prevent any very
loud explosion of merriment to subside,
and then let off number of other funny
things. The comic part of the entertain
ment lasted for at least thirty minutes,
and was intensely enjoyed. Every one
felt that Mr.. Beecher had done liberal
thing in getting up q first class comedy,
free Of all charge, to his auditors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-29
A Rich Scene in q Dental Office.

From the Missouri Democrat.
On Saturday last frai specimen of
the feminine sex called at the Office of
DR.. Paynes steam dental works and had
q set of teeth made.
After the masticators were properly
adjusted to her mouth the lady prepared
to leave, and said that she would call in
the course OF q week and settle the bill,
but the Doctor did not see it in that light,
and demanded the greenbacks. The
fair one declared that she had no money,
but promised that if she could be allowed
to take the teeth home, she would return
in a few hours and bring the money, but
on being required to leave the teeth till
she returned with the cash, she made a
dash for the door, and went down stairs
at two jumps.
Mr.. George Arnold, the Doctors as
sistant, who is always in the Office play
ing the agreeable, and ready to wait on
the ladies, displayed his gallantry on
this occasion by making the next best
time down stairs in pursuit of the flying
fugitive. At the front entrance her
filters caught on the door, and here
George overlook and embraced her in a
very affectionate manner.
DIR. p. called to him not TO hug her so
hard, but suggested that he had better
obtain the assistance of a star. On be-
ing released the fair damsel went down
Olive to Fourth, and down Fourth with
the speed Of an antelope, George putting
in his best licks close at her heels, bare
headed. The flight continued to Myrtle
street, where the masculine sex prevailed
the female ''caved" agreed to surren.
der-shelled out the money, and George
returned out of breath, having eclipsed
the fastest time ever made at the La
clede races
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-29
Short Dresses.
Jennie June" writes as follows

Jennie June writes as follows:
The short dress is q new idea, anG
makes its way slowly. but it is to be
hoped it will succeed none the less sure
ly. 1t is the most admirable idea in dresi
that has appeared since the advent o.
thick walking boots, and deserves the
hearty cooperation of every woman who
has the mental, moral, physical and spir
itual welfare of her sex at heart. The
lifting up of the dresses out of the dirt
of the streets was great improvement
on the old habits of trailing in the mire,
but even this is always found objection
able, no matter by what agency effected
The dress is more or less injured BY
being constantly festooned, and is very
liable to be torn or defaced. The short,
gored dress not only saves all this trou
bic, hut large amount of material,
and in our eyes, is more becoming.
AS yet it has only been worn by young
ladies of the very highest class, but large
numbers who felt afraid to have new ma
terials cut up in this way, have ventured
to cut over old dresses, thus making them
as good as new, and are SO delighted
with the result as to encourage the
strongest hopes that the fashion will be
permanent one. But if dresses are
very short in the street, they are longer
than ever at home, and have assumed a
strong Venetian cast, due, perhaps, to
European sympathy with Italy. The
train, the high.pointed body, the long
coat sleeve with high puff on the top,
slashes across, are all identified with
the Venetian lady, of rank, and when to
them are added the hair combed smooth
ly up into q pearl net at the back and
arranged by short curls over the fore
head, the resemblance becomes almost
oom nlptp
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-29
The seminoles,

The ST. Augustine EroEiasr makes
this curious statement;
II is reported that there are a large
number OF Seminole and Uchee Indians
still remaining in Florida, vsriously es-
timAted from one TO four hundred, men,
women aud children The country oc-
cnpied ly them is in the vicinity Of In
dian River Inlet, then south 10 Jupiter
aud llillsboro Inlet, then west through
the Everglades, coming out on the Cor
losaichie river. Col Sprsgue, command
ing this district, has made arrangements
to communicate with them, and viii pro
ceed down the coast in a United States
revenue cutter 10 the points referred TO,
when it is expected that Thoek loiurte-
nnaae, the chief Of the band, viii be in
dnced 10 visit our city. The prince Of
these wild men Of the woods amongst
us will be Of much interest, and cause
many Of our citizens TO revert 10 their
services and trials during the desolating
and prolonged Florida war,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-29
Il. II, MUNFORD.
I0h Cierk and Master

TRUSTEES SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
l Deed of Trust executed to me on the 18th
day Of October, 1855, by b. K. Norris, to secure
the payment Of certain notes due Jshn ID. Ar
NOR, one Of which notes Is due and unpaid.
said Deed Of Trust being Of record in the Regis
tel's Office Of Shelby county, Tennessee, in book
81, part first, pages 252. 2j3 and -, will pro-
ceed to sell to the highest bidder, for cash. o IN
the premises, in the citv Of Memphis, on Mon
day. january 81, 1867. between the hours
Of ten O'Clock am. and m. the following de-
ter,bed land, lying and being in the city of
Memphis. county Of Shelby. and State of Ten
nessee, TO wit; Lot No, Is and ten feet off Of
the east side Of Lot No. 20. adjoining said Lot
IS. part Of John ID. Armor's subdivision of
Original Coanty Lot No. 496, beginning at
point on the north side of Pigeon Roost road
50 feet from, and west Of It's intersection With
Orleans street. running thence westwardly with
the Pigeon Roost road 10 feet thence north
wardy $50 feet 10 an slley. thence eastwardly
~ feet. thence southwardly $50 feet TO the be-
ginning, IL being the same property conveyed
hy Joha d. Armor To b. Z. Norris or the 18th
day of October, 1855, and recorded in the Regis
ter's Office. in book 4, part first, pages 25l and
80. The title Is believed tn be good, but
convey as Trustee only. 2. II. DAYtE,
III Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-29
LEGAL SALES.
CHANCERY SALE OF LAND,
NEAR MAsON'S DEPOT.

DURSUANT TO A DECREE OF THE
i Honorable Chancery Court of Upton cOun-
ty, Tennessee, made at November Tel m, 1851, I
will sell TO the highest bidder, at Mason's De-
pot. Memphis and Ohio railroad OH Friday,
January 4th. 1867. about 500 acres OF fins Land,
belonging to the estate of Rev. Jos. j. Somer-
veil deceased, being all Of the 1865 acre tract
on which said Someryell formerly resided, ex-
cept that portion Of the same allotted To his
widow. Mrs. S. A. Somervell. as her dover.
This land is in one Of the most desirable neigh
bsrhoods in the country, only IL miles west
from the depot. and will be divided TO suit pur-
chasers; one tract Of 1853 acres. and the balance
into two or three tracts. each containing part
cleared, and n part woodland.
Only 10 per cent. Of the purchase money re-
quiTed in cash, tho balance in two equal pay
ments on nine and eighteen months credit ;
notes with two good securities required of pur-
chasers, and leins retained on the land.
This is a good opportunity TO obtain fue
lands near the railroad, on very easy payments.
RRPERRNcEs-John Somervell. Attorney at
Law-office, 40 Second street DIR. S. p. Green,
Adams Block; Col. Joseph Williams, 30i Front
street.
Col. r. p. Somcrvell, Mason's Depot. will
show the above property.
Il. II, MUNFORD,
"A
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Loss by Portland Fire. July 4th.

V,HE total amount covered by the Rtna Poll
4 cies on property destroyed or damaged Is
so. .8H, on which salvage will be about Eve
per cont. Our total loss will not vary much
from 500. 900. and was prsmrsly adjusted and
paid. This sum Is i've per cent. upon the Com
pany's assets. q figure but slightly exceeding
our Government and State taxes paid last year
or proportion equal to SIS, 900 loss for a com
pany Of 800 ,00o assets.
The necessity for insurance and the value OF
wealthy, strong corporations is forcibly IL
lustratcd by this fire. Several weak insurance
companies are destroyed. Portland has a
population Of 35.000-was handsomely built
mostly fine brick or stone structures--protected
and ccned with upward of 1900 shade trees
boupdcd on three sides by wster-indeed,
literally, almost rising from the cean--and
with steam fire department-yet it has $l0,-
U0e. 900 Of property consumed in few hours
upon q holiday when its people are least occu-
pied-from the very iDsgnifcant cause of
contemplate frecraeker.
Remember the triAing origin of fires that
sweep away in a few hours the earnings Of
years. Consider your best interest and give the
Rtna Agent call If you need proper insur-
ance security. Pay a fair rate Of premium for
good and genuine article, and with these
lights and experiences before you, procure
your insurnnce with shrewd judgment.
Applications for insurance promptly attended
To By II. A. LITTLETUN & c., Ag'ts,
IS No. rs Front street. up stairs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-29
WATCHES AND DIAMONDS
A t os t
AT NO. Is3 MAIN STREET.

A D. MULLER, AGENT. WILL SELL
IA. q magnincent assortmsnt of superior
WATCHES, PINE DIAMONDS. and other
carefully and well selected JEWELkY. AT
COST, until the lst Of January.
Parties desirous Of securing very superior ar
ticles a. Low PRICES. for Holisay Presents,
viii consult their interest By examining the
above splendid lOt Of E0ods before purchasing
elsewhere, II5
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-29

A ADVERTISEMENTS ARE INSERTED IN

A DvERTIsEMENTsAR ARE INSERTED IN
IA this Column at rs cents line per month.
A DEMONSTRATORS NoTiCE-HAYIN6
IA obtained Letters of Administration on the
estate Of II. q. Adkins, de leased, Mt the July
, term, 1866, ofthe County Court Of Shelby coun-
ty,Tennessee, notice Is hereby;giyen to all debt
ors OF said estate 70 como forward and settle
and TO those holding claims against the san. Q,
10 present them within the time prescribed by
law. Lll2l j. W. T0DD. Admir-.
s A NDERSON a co., CARPENTERS AND
"A Bniders, Shop--l44 Beal street. Ais
e pLUFF CITY SALOON, NO. IA JEFFER
ID son st. Robson x Meehan. Proprietors. III
D0ARDING,-BY THE DAY, WEEK OK
( ID month, at No. 40 Beal street. l02~
DRIGGS 4 PETERSON, COAL DEALERS,
ID Office l3 Madison street. lis
DURKE. JOHN e., CITY INSPECTOR,
ID Office on bluff, between Washington and
Adams streets. Ia
= NERTIfICATEs.-I HAVE EXAMINED
~ and carefully tes9ed the new method Of cal
culating interest, by Mr.. j. l.. Irby. of Gren-
ada. and do not hesitate to pronounce it the
shortest and most direct rule that have ever
seen. It's results are invariably accurate and
true. For business men it has meny manifest
advantages over the ordinary methods.
s, w. MOORE, Prin. Bascom Seminary.
concur in the above:
Having carefully tested the same, heartily
VIM. M. DURDESHAW.
I take pleasure in certifying that the process
of computing interest offered the public by Mr..
]. L. Irby is the most reliable and easiest meth
cd known. j. b. TOWNSEND.
Former Teller of B. G. Adams Bank, Grenada.
Mr.. l.. Irby's method of computing inter-
est is correct, and the shortest with which am
acquainted. GEO. p. RICHARDS0N,
Prin. Male Academy. Grenada.
have carefully examined and tested the rule
by which interest Is computed by the rule orig
mated by Mr. j. l.. Irby, and pronounce IL cor
rect in ali its departments, and the shortest
method with which am acquainted.
d. W. MCCORMACK,
100 Teacher.