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The colored American., 1866-01-13
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A SPOT REVISITED.
oRIGIEAL AID sHLEcrnD.

oFOI hENlSITED.
Thou hast not fallen to decay
Q ever buoyant natnre,
Thy streams have kept their wontedway
Thy trees their .olden stature.
The 90 ne sweet singing vat rfan
- Through the green valleys leapine,
Fhe same calm sunshine over ali,
In benedictiOn, sleeping.
For Nature keens her olden course
As something fixed aud holy,
And bids her streams, With ceaseless
Wear deep their channels slowly
As in the rock she plougbs . path
10 lead the roaring river,
SO sweeping Ger LIES stormy wrath
We pass 10 the Forever.
The acorn small, she hides in earth.
Which dews and suns must cherish.
But DER her things of highest worth.
Is written perish perish =
Only this human life OF ours,
80 full Of wondrous promise
Oles quickly, as the Summer flowers
That evening taketh from US.
And | am changed since when I stood
ln this eternal shadow,
Ind saw beneath me field and wood.
The river and the meadow.
,et all the same, I come to thee II
Dear spot, by memory haunted,
Inchanged in this, that still to me L
Thou art a land enchanted. q
G. B. SNowDEN, 4
AUGUSTA, GA /
The colored American., 1866-01-13
COMMUNICATED.


AUGUSTA, GA, Jan. 5th, 1866.
Mr.. EDlTOR: In the Daily Tran.
script Of late date I find the extract to
wit:
n NEGRo Masonic LoDcEs TN THE SorrH
we published the other day, With com.
ment, says the Richmond Times, an ex>
tra from the Anglo African relative to
the establishment of negro Masonic
Lodges in the South under the alleged
authority of the Grand Lodges of the
State OF New York also, In extract from
NeWbern North Caroliua) paper COM
menting upon the establishment Of one
OF the lodges in that town. In explana>
ton OF the matter, we gladly make room
Tor the following communication from a
New York Mason:
HlcHMOND, December %, 1865.
10 the Editor of the Richmond Times
'SIr: In your issue of this morniDo is
published an article on Freemas ,nrt, con-
talulDg statements in regard to the Grand
Lodge of New York which, if true; would
not be very creditable to such an intelli>
gent body of Masons; but it is not COR
rect.
The Grand Lodge of Masons of New
ork do not now and never have reeopn.
lzed colored lodges, and the Grand !;
Looge spoken of in the extract from the =
Anglo African is no doubt that of the -
'olored people calling themselves Ma =
IONS There is no legal Masonic Grand "
lodge In the United States, that I am 7
ware OF, which institutes cOlored LODGES \
"A NEW York MASON -
This New York Mason says, There t,
) no legal Masonic Grand Lodge in the tt
Jnited States, that am aware of, which &c "
lstituted colored lodges r r
his is true, for at the time our Grand ny
'Odge was Instituted prejudice was too or
rong against Negro elevation for the H.
hite lodges of this country to grant US ye
charter. Therefore, our fathers for pr
was many years ago-applied to Eng ~; -;
nd, and we're 10th made Masons and IN
aDted Charter under which we work
that We bail from the same source as LAT
is New York Mason does, if he halls be
I'm any. Should this not suffice the pub. =
}, we will give them more. sic
n
HENRY M. TURNER, Colored Mason ag'
--s-s-'-- yOl
AMERICAN Washington ele
wing realized a handsome fortune as fill
! also Mitchell, the geographer. Pro. no
sor Davis received more than $50 AOO my
Professor Author more than $50 !. tho
0, The French series of Mr.. Bolmar ask
Ids him upwards of $50, 900, and the the
DOL geography of Mr.. Morse more call
q $4,000. A single medical book He
fprocured Its authors $4,000. The al-e
two works Of Miss Warner brought in n
about $4,000; Mr.. Headley has re- to b
7ed about $4,000. Miss Leslev's AN
Eery and receipt books have paid her the
,OL0 and the Rev. Albert Barnes has 81 v
lied more than $4,000 by bis publi> who
ons. Mr. Prescott. the historian. re-. .Cb;
edmOre than 8 100, 900 from his books min,
present sale Of each of Mr. Ban. to Il
Is volumes yields him more than 8 IS, nv .
! and he has thirty one years yet for me {
re sale. Judge Story died in the ON il
lPt Of more than $4,000 per annum all :
his works In three years Darrell been
so MorKs paid $1,000 Kent's the G
nsn..lies nave yielded % their an virtu
and his heirs $4,000, and Web what
> dictionary also At least $4,000 70 lel
The colored American., 1866-01-13
GENERAL TILLsoN's ADDRESS

Next week will be published in full the
above address delivered before the Com
vention on Thursday last Parties wish,
ing to procure copies had better bespeak
them at once as the edition will be limi.
ted.
The colored American., 1866-01-13
C A R o..

HE undersigned having disposed Of his he.,.
: ness TO Mr.. z. 81. SMITH. Formerly Of the
I'm of smith q COlyer. returns his sincere thanks
y me Paono ior their liberal share Of patronage
hs suceesg0f b cOntinnance Of 1Se ssma
20 THOMAS 2. BEARD, JaoEson 81
The colored American., 1866-01-13
N 0 TICE.

TINE Members of the Walters Societv ar, -.
4 quested to meet in the Presbyt- rian Church
on Greene sfreet, on Sunday Morning ct TEN
O'Clock. full attendance is requested.
The colored American., 1866-01-13
RAISING CHICKENS

There is much in breed in egg>layine
qualities. But the most is in good treat
Matchmaking the hen at home. A
crowded place will not do. Too manv
hsns together, is bad. Why !? Because
1t lnterferes with tranquility. The points
OF success are: warm quarters, roomv
olear, unmolestsd; plc3ty Of food. a
variety OF feed varied daily with animal
food OF some kind, it matters little what;
"atec changed often: pulverized earth or
spent ashes to wallOw in; light, and as
much cheerfulness as possible. Then
select good breeds. The middle>sized
dominique, single combs, yellow legs,
are perhaps the beet TIE Spanish are
good layers; so are the Creels. Avoid
all big breeds, and especially the East
India FOWLS
The colored American., 1866-01-13

Gen. LOngstreet il ID said win make
New Orleans his home.
The colored American., 1866-01-13

Recently, Gen. Longstreet made a
visit to one of bis old staff officers in
Aberdeen, Miss, and upon the night of
his arrival, the house in which be slept
was set on fire. When an alarm was
gwen, it was fund that the chain of the
well had been broken and all the buckets
carried of, so that it was With difficulty
that the house was saved from total de.
struction.
The colored American., 1866-01-13


"A terrible and serious accident han
pened at Albany on Friday. A servant
girl held in her arms the youngest mem
berOf the family, aged about nine months.
She was carrying it through the hall,
when she encountered the mother of the
child, who was carrying dish of boiling
soup. By some means few drops Of
the soup fell on the girls arm She
dropped the child on The floor, and tum.
tled against the mother in such q way as
to cause her to spill the boiling soup all
over the child, scalding it in most terri>
bic manner. 1t presented q terrible
sight, the skin peeliRg from It's body and
exposing the raw flesh. The little suf |
ferer fingered iRgFsat agony until Satnr.
day, when death put an end to it's suffer
ings. 1885,
A committee has been appointed byI
me Mississippi Legislature to get oolored |
'roops removed from that State.
The colored American., 1866-01-13
Notice! Notice ]

MISS MAGGIE WILSON wishes
to inform the cOlOred citizens OF Augusta,
that she has just arrived from Ohio, for
the purpose Of opening a Select School
TOR the benefit of Africa's sons and
daughters, which vii! be opened on Mon
day, January 18th, 1866, on the corner
OF Walker Street, two doors above Third
Baptist Church.
NO pans nor expense viii be spared
TO celtlvate the minds Of the long oppres.
sed but now free race.
Terms varying from So to So so per
month.
20 January 18th, 1866.
The colored American., 1866-01-13

President Of The First National Bank
of Richmond.
The colored American., 1866-01-13
BROKEN BANKS.

| bhOAEN BANKS
First National Bank New York
" Bank Attica, NY.
/" Bank Bedford Ne.
" Bank Hollewell, Me.
A." Bank Pittsburg, Penn.
+" Bank Syracuse, N Y.
Bank Salem, Mass
Bank Bangor, Ne.
According to the statement of the
PRESIDENT of the First National Bank of
Richmond in his letter to the Times, the
following Banks of the above list, never
had an existence, for want of Charters:
National Bank of Bedford, Me.
Bank of Hollewell, Me.
Bank of Bangor, Ne
Bank Of Pittsburg, Penn.
The other four named, says that gentle
man except the, First National Bank Of
Attica, stand as high as any Banks in the
country, and the notes of the Attica are
received at par by all the National anks
although the Bank has stopped business
The First National Bank of New York,
in the list, is the oldest National
Bank in the United States, and its stock |
IS selling at 206 in New York
/ beg to add that ali the National
Bank notes are secured by deposit of
United States bonds With the United
States Treasurer, and in the event of the
allure of any Bank, it's circulation is
aiken up by the United States Treasurer,
y the sale of the.bonds. /
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-06
For the Union.

PHOENIX Baltimore Co., 21lh Dec. 1865.
Messrs. Editors Thinking that short ac-
count of the Christmas festivities of our Sunday
School, would be of inteaest to some of Your
readers, l take the liberty Of asking a place in
your columns for that purpose. In accordance
with a resolution of the Phoenix Sunday School
committee the school assembled on Christmas
afternoon at their regular place of meeting, about
so scholars being present. The exercises were
opened with prayer by the Rev Saul Foster,
which was followed by dialogues, Rotations and
singing by the scholars Mr. Foster then made
an eloquent appeal in behalf Of Sunday Schools,
which was responded to by Mr.. Thomas Of the
Warren Factory, he making liberal donation,
Others came forward to help in the good cause,
and about $50 was collected. Theexercses closed
with prayer after which the children were pre-
sen1ed with bountiful supply of confectionery,
cakes &C., donated by John S. Barry, Esq,
President of the Phoenix Manufacturing Co.
Resolutions were passed expressing the thanks
of the school to Mr.. b. for his liberal Donation al
so to the ladies for the beautiful and tasty manner
in which they had decorated the schoolroom, and
to the Superintendent, Mr.. Daniel Price, for bis
attention to the interests and welfare ofthe school,
The scholars then separated, well pleased with
the entertainment and their hearts gladdencd by
the liberal supply of good things furnished them.
In connection with the above, we may also
state that each family connected with the place.
was presented with fine christmas turkey, by
the company. The Factory which has lately
changed hands, is now owned by Messrs. John
S. Barry, Jos. W. Jenkins, Allen A. Chapman
and VIM. L. Montague, of Baltimore city, and
Thos. Love of Baltimore county, and is in a very
fourishing condition, the company being deter
mined 10 make it a first class manufacturing viii
lage, if energy and enterprise will accomplish it.
With best wishes for the prosperity of yourselves
and your valuable paper am, yours &c. ].
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-06
County Affairs,
Ga~ The following Property, advertised in this
paper, will be sold as stated below:

&a~ The following Property, advertised in this
paper, will be sold as stated below: W
AT PRIVATE SALE.
A valuable Farm of about 80 acres, in Balti-
more county, l6 miles from Baltimore, with good
improvements, orchards, &c. Elias Matthews.
A number Of Valuable Properties in ADKINS
County, Pa, by John G. Zouck, Land Agent.
Bacon Hall'' Farm-476 acres, on the York
Pike, 30 miles from Baltic, from Monkton on
the N. G. r. w. Jno. Philpot, Jno. I. Ensor
Trustees.
Farm of 1913 acres, II miles from White Hall
station, on the N. G Il. W., with good orchards,
fine frame house and the necessary outbulldings.
Messrs Carman & Bosley, No. 5, Carroll Hall,
Baltimore, have constantly for sale large num-
Der of Farms in various parts of this county and
throughout the State. Persons wishing TO pur-
chase, will do we'll to call and examine their list.
Two valuable Farms at the head of Dulaney' 8
Valley, Is miles from Baltimore, on the valley
Turnpike, with good improvements, Limestone
&C., containing together, 3l2 acres. Also a
Farm Of 80 acres adjoining. Moores & Hess,
No s Law Buildings Baltimore.
AT PUBLIC SALE.
Tuesday, Jan. 9th, Sherif's sale, of 1872 acres
of land and at Court House door in Towson-
town.
Tuesday, Jan. 9th, mi above Towsontown,
4 mules, horses, 3 colts, large stock of cows.
sheep and hogs, with most extensive lot of
wagons, farming implements, &c.
Also, Farm of l22 acres, in a high state OF
cultivation. Chas. Bosley.
Monday, Jan. To- on the farm Of the late J
P. Pearce, on the Old York Road, Wheat, Corn,
Oats, Potatoes, Hay, sc. Edward G. Pearce.
Ga Saturday, January 9th, 1866, 54l of land
in the 9th district, improved by good Dwelling,
&C. J. T. Ensor, Trustee.
Saturday, JAM 81 valuabletract ofNLand and
Paper Mill in Baltimore county. Benz. +. llor-
witt, Attorney and Trustee.
Wednesday, March 8, valuable farm situated
near Gorsuch's Mills, in Baltimore county. Ann
Shipley, B. r. Shipley.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-06
M ARRJFD

On Thursday, Bee. 2Sth, 1865, in Baltimore.
blythe Rev. Samuel Barnes, JAMES GRIFFIN of
Baltimore, to Mrs. SusASSAu DEARHAuLT, of
this place.
On Tuesday the I'd inst, by Rev. Samuel
Barnes, Lieut. SAMUEL n. WHIrTLE, to Miss
GoRGIE HlGLE, both of Towsontown.
On the I'd inst, in Baltimore, by Rev. Rich
ard Hinkle, JOHN D. HENRY, of Texas, BALTIC.
county, to Miss MARTHA III. WHITAKER, of Bal
timore. Hartford papers please copy.]
On the 2lst ultimo, by the Rev. E. R. Hera,
TIEzEKIAH 3. MILLER to- Miss MARGARET E..
COOPER, all of Baltimore county.
On the 29th ult, at the residence Of John S..
Biddison, by Rev. Thos. w. Brown, HEzEKIAH
PARLETr and Miss MARY JANE TALBOT, both
of this county.
On Dec. 9th, by the Rev. B. G.. W. Reid,
LEMUEL A. KEppEL, of Pennsylvania, and MAG
GLE A GoRsUcH, of this county.
On the 9th ult., by the Rev. R. Henkle, T.
S. BoNsAL to Miss SARAH S. HUFr, both Of this
county. ---s
On Dec. 2Sth, by the Rev. L. D. Heron, AMOS
H. TEMPLE, to Miss HARRIET A. McCuBBIS, sec
ond daughter of John McCubbin, all of Balti-
more county.
On the goth ult., by the Rev. L. D. Heron,
HARRY FRASc1s Of this county, to Miss ELLA
CRUMMER of Baltimore city.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-06

DEATH OF 4 CLERGYMAN Benjamin Kurtz,
and old and highly esteemed clergyman of the
Lutheran Church, died on Friday last, at his
residence on Lombard street, Baltimore city
He was a distinguished theologian, and had con-
ferred on him. several years since the degrees Of
sd d and LII. D., in consideration Of bis learn
1arine and ability The deceased for several years
occupied the editorial chair Of the Lutheran Oh
ssrvsrwitr great acceptance TO INSTRUMENTATION
s 81 of christians lie has gone to bis rest full OF
shonors, having lived to the advanced age of II
years Asa jealous and useful christian, 2
.leafned man and d good citizen, DR.. Kurtz
willlong be remembered in this community
he formerly resided near Govanstown, and
wherever known. was highly esteemed as valu-
able citizen and eminent scholar,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-06
News Items.

ST. Louis papers report that bushwhackers Of
Cass Co. Missouri are resuming their murderous
practices, firing travellers and railroad trains
Ketchum, the New York bank desaulter has
been sentenced to the State prison for years and
months.
A heavy ice-food in the Susquehanna river
last week, carried off several million feet of lum-
Der.
Alta public sale in Mechanicsburg Penna last
week, the building gave way, breaking the limbs
and otherwise seriously njuring number of
persons. M
A fire occurred in Chestnut St. Philadelphia
on Monday night, destroying property to the
amount of a quarter million dollars.
On Friday last, the boilers Of the Cordela Iron
Furnace at Columbia Pa, exploded, killing one
man, injuring several others and demolishing
the furnace buildings. @ a+
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-06

ssa DEATH OF Hon. HENRY WINTER DAVIS
~ public was surprised and panied to hear of
death of Henry Winter Davis on Saturday
ternoon last lie died of sudden attack
Pneumonia, having been confined to his 70
but few days. He was about 48 years of a.
He served eight years in Congress as Repres
tative from BALTIC. city. His decided ability
6 an orator and keen, vigorous thinker, tOge'
with his well-known independence ana fearl
ness of expression, made him leading mar
every position which he assumed. He was
earnest advocate of emancipation, and perl
no man did to prepare the public min
81 this state for its adoption. His radical views
sse his bold assertion Of them made him many
ter enemies But his fidelity to principle no on
could question. And now that he is laid to res
there can be but one verdict in reference to biz
"A great and talented man has fallen, and ii
s cause of human progress has lost one of its MOI
able champions
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-06
Communicated.


Elitors Baltimore County Union However
welIgrounded may be the foundation of your
remarks, relating to the condition of our county
roads generally, in your paper of the 23d ult., it
gives me pleasure to say that the citizens of this
portion of the 18th Dist are rejoicing over the
completion and opening to travel of superior
builded wooden bridge, spanning the Upper
Falls, on the road betweeG tnklinville and Je-
rusalem Mills.
This improvement has long been needed, trav-
ellers having been compelled to ford a turbulent
and after heavy rains, a somewhat dangerous
stream.
Substantial roads for communication and
transportation, add greatly to our general wealth,
and at the same time open door of invitation
to all who are disposed to join with us in devel-
,oping our county resources. Thus are many
substantial men in the North who are DESTROYS
of locating in a. more genial climate. And
could the natuaral advantages of our county to
market, its soil and water privileges, its Rail
Roads and Turnpikes, be made more generally
known, it would induce settlers who would make
most desirable citizens and add greatly to oar
general prosperity. Very Respectfully,
a1e4 Ay ~ eG. r. A.
J, EEwooD, BaltosCo. SC fs 4s4
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-06
UPPER FALLS, BALTIC. Co.,

Dec. 26th, 1865.
Editors Baltimore County Union One can
scarcely comprehend the extraordinary political
and civil changes made in our good old State
during the last five years, by the force of circum
stances growing ont of the War of the Rebellion,
unless purchance, like myself, he may find among
his musty papers one like the following, which
received in July 1853, from the Secy of the
Navy, "Hon. Isaac Toucy," to enable me to
procure the freedom from arrest and transporta-
ton through our State, of a colored woman,
resident Of Hartford, Connecticut.
Shall we not rejoice with all our hearts, that
such blot upon the otherwise fair escutcheon of
our State, has been erased, and they all may now
pass to and fro, with no one TO make them
afraid Yours Truly, A.
TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN S
The bearer of this, Susan Stuart, is free per-
son, who has been living with COL Samuel Colt,
in the city of Washington. She is now about
to return to his residence in Hartford Connecti-
cut, and is entitled to pass freely without molesta
ton.
For all which will hold myself responsible.
ISAAC ToUcY,
Sec. of the Navy, Washington, July 10th 5s.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-06

HANDSOME TESTIMONIAL John Fl Longneclter,
ESQ, Clerk Of the County Court, residing in
Towsontown, was the recipient on Tuesday even
ing of massive gold-headed cane, New Years
gift from the clerks employed in his Office Messrs
John NJ. Wheeler, Rufas King R. II. Thompson,
Charles A. Conner, William Galloway and G..
N. White. The presentation was made by Mr..
John NJ Wheeler in a neat and appropriate ad-
dress to which, Mr. Longnecker felictously re-
sponded. After the presentation the company
was agreeably entertained by Mr.. Longnecker at
his residence. Speeches were made, toastS drank
and songs sung, the festivities being kept up till
near day break. Upon the head of the cane is
inscribed the following: John II. Longneeker,
january LIST, 1866. Presented by the clerks in
his employ"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-06

New YEAR passed quietly and pleasantly in
Towsontown, but little business being done
At Epson NJ. f. Church, the Sunday School was
called together, and general bestowal Of
presents and rewards was had, of which the Pas
tor, Rev. John S.. Deal, received a generous
share. In the evening, Mrs. Shealey gave n
pleasant entertainment at her residence TO the
members of her Bible Glass, the Teachers of the
Sunday School and other friends. The roads
were very wet and slushy, but indoors ''all went
feeling of relief throuhout the community that
the war is over, and peace with all its blessed
influences, once more smiles over the land. 1t
is pleasant to contrast the hopeful present with
the gloomy past of one year ago. Let US hope
that many pleasant New Years are in store for
us and our country.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1866-01-06
PRIVATE SALE
EDUCATIONAL NOTICE.

TTNHE. TEACHERS of the Public Schools Of
Baltimore County, are notified to attend the
Examinations to be held in their respective
Commissioner Districts as follows:
LIST Com Dist, at the Public School House,
Gainesville, on Wednesday, January 10th, at 81
o'clock A. M.
End Com. Dist. at the Public School House,
Pikesville, on Thursday, January 18th, at 81
o'clock A. M.
Srd Com. Dist, at the Public School House,
Reisterstown, on Friday, January 18th, at %
o'clock A. M. &k ~ 81 !ss
5th Com Dist, at the Public School House,
Western Run, near Thos II. Matthews, on
Saturday, January 18th, ats9t O'clock A. nj.
4th Com. Dist, at the Public School House.
Middletown, on Monday, January 18th, at "
o'clock A. M.
9th Com. Dist, at the Public School House,
Sweet Air, on Saturday, January 10Th, at %
o'clock A. NJ
It'll Com. Dist, at the Public School House,
Towsontown, on Monday, January I'D, at 81
sth Com. Dist, at the Public School No. 2,
Toll Gate, on Wednesday, January oath, at o!
o'clock A. NJ
All other Applicants for Examination will
present themselves at the Public School House,
\ T0wsontown, on
THURSDAY and FRIDAY, Jan. 2kth & goth,
at 10 O'Clock a. M.
Teachers who consider any other appointment
more convenient for them than their own, have
permission to attend the place which they pre-
fer, if they notify me of their choice immedi-
ately. es. 9kM
AS the time allotted to each Branch will be
limited, Teachers who present themselves af-
ter the Exercises have commenced will not be
examined on that day.
No Private Examination will be held.
All the writing materials will be furnished
gratuitously by the Board. ~ 80
. ! The patrons Of the various Schools are re-
spectfully requested to show the high estima-
ton in which they hold their Teachers. by
facilitating their transit to and from the places
Of Examination.
r. c. McGINN, s
PREsr. BoARp SCHOOL Co4E'Rs., BALTIC. Cos -
Jan 6.--St,
e stssssES ESQ q asi43N 4