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Maryland Gold Fields.

We have received communication
giyin. glowing account Of results Of
recent explorations between Cabin John
Run aud Great Falls
The writer states that the crushing
mill, belonging to the Maryland Mining
Company which we referred TO in a for
ncr article, will be ready TO be put in
operation in a couple Of weeks After
this mill shall have been run for o sui.
iieicut length of time, the public will be
furnished with data that viii enable
those desiring 20 invest 10 mining spec
ulations to Judge the merits Of the en-
terprisc. Besides the b" Maryland there
are the Henry" the "IIomill1e," the
Manchester" the Union Arch" and
other companies, on the lands of each
Of which traces of gold have boon dis
covered We have no doubt Of the fact
that a belt of gold bearing quartz ex-
tends through the State from the north
east 20 southwest ut the foot Of the
great Atlantic slope, for gold has been
found from the Canadas To Alabama on
this line, aud all gcologists agree in
pronounclng it the Atlantic gold belt,
but whether il exists in quantities to
warrant successful operations in this vi.
einiiy is a question to be yet settled
If developments half equal the expeota-
lioas Of sanguine spectators, California
will be outdone in chances for fortune.
Nat Intel, Juiy 20.
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4 CiyII war Proposed by the
Radicals.

The whole tenor aud logic Of Radi-
calism is to bring about another war if
they cannot accomplish their purposes.
If they elect a majority of the next Con
grcss, they will claim that the people
have endorsed their insane schemes, and
they will follow out the programme an-
nounccd by Wade Forney, & Co., the
Impeachment Of he President and his
remorai from Office; failure in that
they will resort to torce. Force then
will be met by force, and the result will
be war Are the people ready to 20
radicalism to this extent ?-7!Bia CO.,
1dyertiscr.
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More Fighting,

General sherman made . speech 10
the students Of Yale College a lew days
since. aud ia olludiug TO the coming
war. which the Radicals threaten said
4 tell you that before you pass from
the stage there will be fighting, in com.
plfison with which mine vii soem
slight. and have had enough"
Many may laugh at the idea Of au.
other war, but every ono Knows how
easily the late one was brought about
That war had the effect Of humbIiug aud
bringing 10 their senses, the Radicals Of
the south The Radicals Of The North,
not prottine by the fate Of the Scccs-
rion leaders Of the South, still continue
to advocate their disuuion schemes ---
Should thcy persist 10 their reasonable
and disloyal measures, It may be ncees-
sary for the Government 20 place it.
strong arm upon them, aud We predict,
If should unfortunately come 10 blows,
that there will be- such an uprising Of
the people A. has never before bccn
witnessed. Two.thirds Of the people Of
the United States arc opposed TO the
Radical measures, aud should they raise
the storm of war, they may suffer by IL.
We hope aud pray thn, this great evil
may never come -- Ti6ia { o. Adpor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09
Age of Animals.

A bear rarely exceeds twenty years /;
a wolf, twenty fox, fourteen or six
teen. The average of cats is fifteen
years Of n s7irrel and hare, seven or
eight years, and a rabbit, seven. Ele-
ph,nts have been known to live to the
grcsf age Of four hundred years. When
Alexander had conquered Porus, King
of India, he took a great elephant,
which had fought valiautly for the
King, aud named him Ajax, dedicated
him to the Sun, aud let him 60 with
this inscription alexander, the son
Of Jupiter. hath dedicated Ajax to the
Sun" This elephant was found with
this inscription three hundred and fifty
years after. Pigs have been known TO
live to the age Of thirty years; the rhin-
oceros, to fifty. A horse has been
known to live TO the age Of seventy-two,
but averages twenty-five to thirty years.
Camels sometimes live to the age Of one
hundred. Stays are long-lycd. Sheep
seldom ccxcccd ten years. Cows live
about fifteen years An eagle died at
Vienna at the age Of a hundred and four
years Ravens frequently reach the
age Of one hundred swans have been
known to live three hundred. Pelicans
are long-liyed and tortoise has been
known to live much above a hundred
aud eighty years:
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qHis head is extremely hot" said
somebody.
| opened my eyes and saw my wife.
elbow do you feel" she said, "a little
better Z"
] was SO rejoiced aud so astonishcd
by the sight of her, that | could not
speak at first. She repeated the qucs.
ton.
II must be crushed to pieces" ] said,
''for the train went over me but feel
@Therc he goes about the train again, y
said my wife "Why, Ned"
tried to moyc--there was nothing
the matter with Inc sat up. was
iu my own room opposite me q crib IN
which two children were asleep. beside
me a tiny bald baby head My wife
aud children were safe. Was ! deli.
rious, or could il be-
30" cried |, "tell me what has hap.
pcncd"
Its nine o'clock said 10 "You
came home IN such dreadful state
from the club that couldn't wake you.
You weren't fit to manage steam aud
risk peoples lives, The San Francisco
is half way to A., suppose and you
have been frightening me 20 death with
your dreadful talk"
And Jo began 90 cry.
II was a dream only anawful dream.
But | had lived through it as though it
we're reality.
"I- there Bible 10 the house, Jo -
said |.
"Arc We hcathcns p asked 10.
Give il to mc this moment, 10.
She brought Il, and pot my hand on
il aud took an oath (,oo solemn TO be
repeated hcreJ that what had happened
never should occur again IL never
has. Aud ifthc San Francisco ever
comes to grief, the verdict will not bs,
a. it ought to be 80 n--Th- epgiaeer
vaa drunk
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09

The 0LD MAN.--No expression that
We are acquainted with CRATES so harsh
ly on our ears as that of the old man,
when it comes from the lips Of son,
speaking of father. The person who
habitually uses the expression, is either
intimate with low characters, or he
does not feel that respect and Difference
due from sou to parent. In excuse
it is said tis but joke, and means no
thing. If so, It were better not to joke
on such subject, and use some express
sion that does mean something,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09
GOOD TEMPER.

There's not cheaper thing on earth,
Nor yet one half so dear;
'Tis worth more than distinguished birth
Or thousands gained year.
II lends the day new delight;
'1is Virtues frmest shield;
And adds more beauty to the night,
Than all the stars csn yield.
1t maketh poverty content;
To sorrow whispers peace
1t is gift from heaven sent
For mortals to increase.
It meets you with a smile at morn,
1t tells you to repose;
a flower for peer and peasant born,
An everlasting rose.
a charm to Danish grief away,
To snatch the brow from care.
Turns stcarsto smiles, makes dullncss gay
Spreads gladness everywhere;
And yet Z is cheap ms summer dew,
That gems the lilly's breast;
A talsman FOR love, rs true
Az ever man possessed.
As smiles the rainbow through the cloud
When threat ming storm begins
As music mid the tempest loud,
That siill is sweet way wins
As springs an arch across the tide,
Where waves conflicting foam,
So comes this acrnph to our side,
This angel Of our home.
What may this wondrous spirit be,
With power uuhcard before
This charm, tliis bright divinity?
Good tcmpcr nothing more.
Good temper Tia tho choicest gin
Tint woman bomcward brings,
Aud can the poorest peasant liz,
10 bliss Unknown "a kings.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09
CAUTION!

The above Remedies have now boon before
the Public many years. nnd their great success
in the allcviatinn Of human misery, has excited
the curidity of several parties, who use the
name Specific ills,' copy my labels ciron-
lara and advertisements. sometimes word for
word, and put Mp worthlcss compounds dat
disapppint the just expectations of the purchaser
lfyou cannot purchase HrlL's SrFcuto Rrp-
FprEs Of your Druggist, take no other. but scBd
the money direct 10
d.. JAMES BRYAN.
Couruluug Phyfrnn.
$40 Broadway. Aow YORK
and you will receive ihrm by return of mail,
post paid, and free from obsctraiion.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09

Outrage on AMERICANS IN MEXI-
co.--Acoounts from Northern Mexico
state that an American family, living
near the Rio Grandc, being suspected
Of holding secret communication with
the French, we're ordered to leave the
country. Not complying, their house
was burned aud the inmates, not being
allowed to escape, were all burned to a
crisp The family consisted of man,
his wife, aud Two daughters.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09
LA rcntleman in

Iay-A gentleman in --- had at
one time in his employ an lrishman pos
scssed Of more zeal than knowledge
His employer gave him key one morn
ing with directions to Ego to the post
office and get contents Of 40.
Pat vanished, but presently came
back with pockets, hat and hands filed
with n collection of mail matter Of all
kinds, and the explanation;
II couldn't open forty, sir, but |
opened all could, aud here they be,
sir "
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09

hzS- Au exchange says Two daugh-
tcrs Of John Van Buren, we're recently
presented to the Princess of Wales
which j. considered az equivalent 10
being introduced 70 Queen Victoria, the
Princess receiving all company in the
name Of her mother in.law It is a pity
that the Van Buren, girls did not get to
see the widow, a. that would have afor-
ded them au opportunity to behold their
fathers first hame 1t will be remcm.
bcred that. when Martin Van Buren,
was President, his son visited England,
where he upset aristoeratic English pro
pricty by a dashing Irritation with Miss
Guelph. Victoria remembered John
Van Buren until her memory was cloud
ed by the burly German, Albert, in-
spring her with a new love. Victoria
is now widow aud rccluso in Court
visited by the blooming daughters Of
her old flame
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09

WARrs.--Tho following recipe for
destroying warts on the human body is
at least worthy of trial Make strong
steep from red oak bark in hot water /;
when cold, apply as convenient, the Of
teuer the better Ia a few days the
warts will disappear,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09

EcoNoMIcAL.--"My lad, said trav-
eller to little fellow whom he met,
clothed in pants and small jacket, but
without very necessary article OF ap-
parel, "where is your shirt +"
"Mammy's washing it."
"ilave you no other Z"
"No other p exclaimed the urchin in
surprise; "would you want a boy to have
thousand shirts 2"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09

fsDrTho Radical party appears TO be
on the downward road to pcrdton, aud
every person appears TO be ready TO as
sist i with a kindly kick 1t has star
ted down hill, and it appears likely to
reach the bottom with rapidity. 1t has
been in existence but a short time, but,
Oh how much misery aud destruction
has it cost the nation. The people, in
thoughtless moment, followed this ~
ms. tatuus, which has led them nearly to
tho brink Of ruin. We are glad to see
them awakening to the importance Of
destroying this hydra-headed monster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09

IRIsH GALLANTRY An Irish coach
man, driving past some harvest fields
during summer, addressing smart girl
engaged in sheaving, exclaimed: Ar
rah me darling | wash | was in Jail FOX
stealing ye !
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09

QUEER Decision. The Freedmen S
Bureau in Princess Anne county, Va.
have decided that negro who sto,lS q
gentlemans breeding sow and keft ner
until she had pigs is entitled - the pigs
if he returns the SOW.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09

An Eastern editor asks his subscri-
bcrs to pay up, that he may play sim
liar Joke upon his creditors. We like
to see a good joke 90 round.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09

Daughter said fond mother, whom
tbeoil specuiatisn had made aristocratic,
has Mr.. R.own proposed yet r
yes, ma, exclaimed the daughter,
'be proposed that VIC 50 down this even
ing and get some rsw oysters
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09
WESTMINSTER Md THURSDAY AUGUST o. 1866.

lovely features of my wife, on my limo
cent children / called them by name;
there was no answer. There never
could be--neyer would be. And as ]
comprehended this, onward up the track
Numbered another train. Its red eye
glared on me | flung myself before it I:
felt il crush me to atoms
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09

XXTHERE he may be found at all times
w when not professionally engaged at
the following points
Union Bridge list Wednesday Of every
month, remaining until Saturday.
New U'tadsy.-2nd Wednesday of every
month, remaining until Saturday,
Unioitown. Bird Wednesday every month,
remaining until Friday evening.
Taneytown-3d Friday every month, re
naming until the Wednesday following
The full trial of the above process at my
Office during last week, ] have the pleasure
of announcing, was perfectly successful, ms
can be attested by number Of certificates
left in my hands-and have therefore re-
solved to continue the use oft in my practice.
CHAS BILLINGSLEA.
dec7-1y. ap19
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09

BB-A Western paper tells story Of
a distressed agriculturalist: A farmer
dropped in here on Wednesday last to
pay his rent, putting on long face to
correspond with the times On enter
ing the house, he told the landlord that
times being so bad, he could not raise
all the money, and dashiug bundle OF
greenbacks on the table, "There," said
he, "that is all can pay" The money
was taken up and counted by Mr.,
the landlord, who said:
"Why, this is twice as much as you
owe 2"
"Dang'ee, give it me again said the
farmer, II am dashed if ain't took il
out the wrong pocket y
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09
]. ]. BAUMGAR NER,
Attorney at Law and Solicitor
I'm Chancery.

WILL practice law in the Courts in Car
w roll county will aid and counsel
those who are settling estates in the Or
phans' Court, and draft Wills, Deeds &c.
Can be seen at the Union National Bank
of Westminster, from O'Clock A. NJ, un-
til o clock r. NJ, and in the evenings at
his residence opposite the Farmers & Me.
chanics' National Bank Of Westminster.
may2i-ly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09

An Irish gcpsleman the other day,
ini the excess of connubial affection,
exclaimed. Heaven forbid, my dear,
that l should ever live to see you a
widow.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09
M "A Pc s
NIT R 0 G E Klz { D
Super Phosphate,
FOR
Corn, wheat, Potatoes, etc.

Composed Of finely ground carbonizcd BONES,
foant,;ning over serenity per cent Of phosphate
oS i,,nn1 dissolved in Sulpburic Acid, mixed
,.;th an conal weight Of Dried Blood and other
uitrogcnous animal matter, all reduced TO
FINE POI IrDER,
Formiaq a HgLlg Concentrated, EGeo'irc ana
Lasting Manure.
Tho crcat advantage Of this Super Phosphate
or Lime over others consists in the fact That All
or Ir. being draiaLic IN The sol ds foodJor pfGnn
4, hocouos entirely converted into crops whiir
,Ln sinner Phosphate made from mineral phos.
pLatic Guano and mineral phosphater instchh
~ Tro,, homes. are available only 10 The eric"
that thcy hnre been rendered soluble by thc
action OF the sulphuric acid. the remaining p"f-
,ions according to Prof.. Noslcker ana "thGr
high authority being in too '"soi"''f c"n"'-
tion 10 he Of any value To the crop
This fertilizer has been successfully used
,hrnn,bout thc Southern and Northern states
during the past fifteen years
New purchasers are referred 10 our pRmrlilch
containing testimonials from prominent Mary
land farmers who have used tins fhorph"tc ON
Corn, Potatoes, Wheat, etc.
Mopes' Inprorcd S"Per-P Phophat',
introduced 1919.
Every barrel warranted to contain IRON ~
r-H 10 Trcnty-tro PR c""' 9t N''"''e "'-'"''.
y,hato NJ Lime.
This brand dfTcrs from the NitroscniI'd de-,
eribcd above, chiefly in the absence OF DfrH
Dlood and other animal matter. and u more rf-
neciaily adaptnd for wheat on land requiring
only the addition of .oiHLia pho1hatrs.
Having taken the General Agency at i"In-
more for the sale Of these celebrated iefnlN"ts,
| beg to call the attention OF my itichds hh"
cu.,omers 20 the above advertisements
Being fully satisfied tllnt the composition 2'
these fnrtilizcrs Is strictly in accordanc' "lih
the formulas published in the pamphlets. ana
are entirely free from any adultcraii"n' J take
Measure in recommending them +" all Mary.
land Farmers who want reliable and permanent
manures. -,
Price, 500 per ton--packcd IN barrels about
$50 lbs. each, or new bags leo lbs each.
Liberal discounts allowed 10 dcaler' ana
pamphlets furnished in any quantity irer "'
expense. Orders promptly filed by
II. NJ. MACDONALD,
General Agent for
MAPES' SuPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME co.
Cor. McElderry's Wharf and Pratt 81
TIHORE.
Dealer in Fertilizers, Flour, Grain, Seeds, etc.
apl9-6m
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09

Truth cannot die; it passes from
mind to mind, imparting light in its
progress, and constantly renewing its
own brightness during the diffusion.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09

Milton was asked How is it that
in some countries king is allowed to
take his place on the throne at fourteen
years of age, but may not marry until he
is eighteen?
Because" said thepoet, sit is easier
to govern a kingdom than a woman"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1866-08-09

4 man who was suspected of an in
tention to assassiuate General in the
service of the Guicowar of lIindostnu,
was lately executed at Barado by being
tied to the foot ofan elephant, and 50
dragged and trampled to death.
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IMPORTANT!

HNIlE subscriber hereby gives notice that
he has resumed the sale of
Fior, reed, Bacoa, Fish, DC,
Mt his Store House near the Rail Road,
Westminster, Md. Also,
ZeII's super Phosphate,
AND
RAW BONE PHOSPHATE,
in Store and for sale by the undersigned,
the only Agent for Carroll county, Md.
PETER b. MIkESElL.
my10.
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THE DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE
JOS. NJ. .PAnkE, Editor and Proprietor,
.1l rj No. 3 CARROLL HALL.

The ApvocArE is published every
THURSDAY MORNING, and furnished
TO Subscribers at
x1.1O per Annum, I'm Advance
If not paid in advance Two Dollars viii DC DC
charged. No paper will be discontinued until
all arrearages are paid, except at our own
option.
81 RATES OF ADVERTISING.
/ square, 3 insertions, 81; each subsequent
insertion % cents; l square three months
Ss. 50, sxlmonths So. Business Cards OF
ton lines, or less, per annun, 50, Mcr'
chants and other business men, including
the paper: On
One.fourth of column per year. , SI2'oo j.. wv
Half column, Io'"o ,o"0
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h'l,' HAND BILLS.
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Bell's Tonic Pills

Are recommended ns the most Eflicacious. Re.
iuvinating and lnygoratng Remedy in the
world.
A Package. Price Five Dollars. will last n
month, and is generally sufficient.
In extreme cases Of Debility and Impotence
BELLS EXTERNAL REMEDY,
Price Two Dollars, sufficient for month, can
be used TO good advantage.
IT gives Strength 20 the Organs, and, with
the Pils, will restore them 10 their normal
condition.
A Pamphlet Of 100 pages. on tive ERRORS
OF YOUTH, dcsignrd ~ q Lecture and Caution
to Young Men, sent free Ten Cent required Ia
pay postage.
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Bell's Specific Pills,

Price One Dollar per Box or Six Boxes for
Five Dollars; also Large Boxes, containing
Four Small, Price Three Dollars.
From four TO six boxes are generally rcquir-
cd 10 cure ordinary cases of Seminal Weakness
and Emissions, though benefit Is derived from
using a single box.
In Chronic cases and particularly when Im-
potcncc or Genital Debility with Nervous Pros.
tration las nlIrcLad tho aNrtcm.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-02-10
A Ynnkee Rascal in Troblc.

one MERCER, who sometime since mau-
guratcd scheme TO shipa cargo Of Yankee
girls around Cape Horn, and thence up the
| Pacific 30 Washington territory, where
they were all TO be supplycd with hus-
bands, IL now In Court ona charge of gross
fraud. lie got the passage money from
quite number, but has failed TO sail for
the Matrimonial Edorado or refund the
money. He seems to have dealt unfairly
with them from the beginning, 10 have de-
laycd his departure week after week and
month after mouth, and all the while to
have ollurcd them with false promises, and
cheated them with false hopes.
II Is asserted that MANY IN the abscnsc OF
all restraining Influences, and deprived OF
the means of livelihood have been driven
to n life OF shame.
Not less than twenty Of the women who,
few months ago, were pure and contcnted
In their happy New England homes, are
now the inmates of Greene and Mercer
street bagnios, New York. with misery In
the present, rcnIorso in the past, aud dcs-
pair in the future.
Pi0us Boston ever has opened eyes and
ears to the imaginary evils of oncc-happy
population In the southern States, but has
no hand Of rescue for its poor Dhite daugh-
tcrs, whom IL allows TO Do made the mcr-
chandisc of villainy and crime.