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sapercllleus women.

The eyeing Of women by women Is
one of the most offensive manifestations
Of superciliousncss now TO be met with
in society Few observant persons can
have failed to notice the manner in
which one woman, who Il not perfectly
well-bred or perfectly kiud-hearted, win
eye over another woman who she thinks
Is not in such good society aud above
ali, not at the time being IN 20 costly q
dress as she herself Is in.---It ID done
everywhere, a. parties, At church, IN
the street II b done by women in Ill
conditions Of life. The very servant
girls learn 10 oftheir mattresses, II il
done IL IN instant. Who cannot recall
hundreds Of instances Of that sweep Of
the eye which takes 10 al glance the
whole woman and what she has on from
top-knot 10 shoe-fief II cannot be q
new fashionpf behaviour but tho daily
increasing pretense Of people 70 supsri.
|ority, because they can afford to spend
more lnopcy upon their backs than 9th.
ers can, makes Il a once more commSn
aud more remarkable sven than il wss
ten or ffleen years ago Men arc never
guilty Of it.-- Galaxy Adgassas.
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Might scene fn a Boarding
House.

A lady, whose husband is in Califor-
MIA, Calcutta or Chicago, suddenly
awakened from her sleep the other
morning, at about two o'clock, ard,
springing from her bed, dashed out Of
her room, ca dishobiile, screaming nt
the top Of her voice, Murder help
murder man 10 my ROOM" etc.
Under the circumstances this was
quite natural, inasmuch rs more than
one mistake of this kind had happened
in the same house recently. Now, il
appeared that no less than three hus-
bands were absent when they should
have been there, aud consequently
there was more or less wonder, mixed
up with a species OF apprehension on
the part Of three wives, each one won
dering whether il was her husband who
had thus forgotten himself or the
room. 4
"Oh, come up quickly, shouted the
terrified female, holding on 10 the out
side doorknob. I've got him H."
"if it's my Josey," said another
diseousolate, "I'll leara him better
Coniound these night suppers, now he's
been at one Of thsm aud has mistaken
the room, aud there I've bcen alone all
night"
HAS he got whiskers. y anxiously
asked the wife upon reaching the land
ing on the upper floors.
"ies, maam, great big bashy whis.
kers, laying right along side Of my
cheek when awoke. Dear me, If my
Alexander was here he'd learn him
better, III warrant you"
'Joseph Jos phi! Joseyf" shouted
the wife at the door.
No answer came not even a gruht,
incident to inebriation.
"May be he has jumped out Of tho
window" suggested the four or five
females all at once, who made splen-
did group Of long white drapery.
'Herc-help bring a light--bring
a light" shouted several Of the ie-
males.
Presently light was brought. aud
several of the male boarders appeared,
all armed to the teeth, to give the thief
or robber such treatment as he had
justly earned for himself.
The door was opened, and in rushed
the valiant squad, and sure enough the
fellow was still in bed, with the top Of
his head just peeping above the sheet.
''Come out Of here, you scoundrei !"
said one Of the men, at tbe same time
grasping him by the hair.
The tlbleau was strikiugly interest,"
ing and graphic.
The resolute boarder almost fell from
the impetus he had given himself, for,
Instead Of jerking out man il was
nothing more than .frissed chigaos,"
which the lovely occupant Of the bed
had forgotten to take OF when she re-
tired for the night. 1t had been de-
tached in her sleep, aud grazing her
cheek, awakened her. The alarm, Of
course, was quite natural. The boar
ders had a hearty laugh, and all retired
to happy dreams. We advise the fair
sex to be more careful in future, with
the false urls.-Phizadelphia Press.
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anartll,s aurioslties.

At the city Of Medina, in Italy, and
about four miles around it, wherever
the earth is dug, when the workmen
arrive at distance of sixty-three feet,
they come to bed of chalk, which they
bore with an auger five feet deep. They
then withdraw from the pit before the
auger is removed, and upon its extrac-
tion the water bursts up through the
aperture with great violence, aud quick
ly fills the newly made well, which conl
tinues full, and is affected neither by
rain nor drouth. But what Is the most
remarkable in this operation Is the layer
Of earth as we descend. At the depth
Of fourteen feet are found the ruins Of
an ancient city--paved streets, houses,
floors, and different pieces Of mason
work
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MODERN DErISIrIoNs.- -Water:
clear fluid, once used as drink.
Dentist---0ne who finds work for his
own teeth by taking QUE those Of other
people.
My Dcar--An expression used by
man and wife at the commencement Of
aquarrel.
Policeman--A man employed BY the
corporation to sleep 10 the open air.
Doctor--A man who kills you to-day
to save ycu from dying to morrow.
Author--A dealer in words, who Of.
ten gets paid in his own coin,
kditor--A poor wretch who empties
his brain in order 70 gil his stomach.
Jury-Twelve prisoners in a boz to
try one more at the bar.
Lawyer---A learned gentleman who
rescues your estate from your encmy
and keeps il himself.
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song OF STEAM.

The following hne poem, BY Geo. w. cuttSr.
Of Cosington. ny, Blaekwood has pronounced
''the best lyric Of The century,"
Harness me down with yonr iron hands,
BE snre of your curb and rein,
For seorn the strength Of your puny hands,
AZ atempes. scorns chain;
Hoe ] laughed as lay concealed from sight,
For many a countless hour,
At the childish boasts Of human might,
And the pride ofhuman power.
When saw an army upon The land,
A navy upon the seas,
Creeping along, a snal-iike band,
Or waiting wayward breeze,
When saw the peasant reel
With the tod which he family bore,
As be turned at nhS tardy wheel,
Or toiled at the weary oar.
When measured the painting eoursers's speed,
The hight Of the carrier dove,
As they bore law king dsereed,
Or the lines Of impatien, iove,
! could not think how the world would feel,
As these were oaistripped afar
When should be bound 10 the rushing keel,
Or chained 10 The flying carl
Hal ha ha, They found me at last;
And they invited me forth at length
And rushed TO my throne with thunder blast,
And laughed in my iron strength
Oh then ye saw wondrous change
On the earth and ocean wide,
Where now my fery armies range,
Nor wait for wind or tide.
Hurrah hurrah the waters DER
The mountain steep deelinej
Time-spaee have YIELDED To my power
The giant streams Of the queenly West,
And the Orient floods divine.
The ocean pales whcre'er ! sweep,
To hear my strength rejoice,
And monsters of the briny deep
Cover trembling at my voice.
carry the wealth and ore Of earth,
The thought Of the godlike mind,
The wind lags after my going forth,
The lightning Is left behind.
In the darksOme depths Of the faihoinlcss mine
Ny tirsiess arm doth play,
Where tiie rocks ne'er saw the suns decline,
Or the dawn Of the glorious day;
bring earth's giittering jewels up
From the hidden caves below,
And make ,he fountains granite CUP
witha crystal gush o'erfow.
blow the bellows, forge the steel,
In Ill the .anr.s of t,.aa.
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B0rA lover who was sligbted By ths
females, very modeStly asked young
lady II she would let him spend tke eve
ming with her.
"No," she sngrily replied, "llaas's
what l WON'T
why" replied he, eyou needn't b.
80 fassy; | didn't mean this cv6nipE.
but some stormy one when I eAa't ~
anywhere else
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Prentice says that, il America, ID
salcs three % make pair, he, she and
hired girl
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D0-The Memphis 4salancte tails Of
German who settled il West Tonnes.
see in 1858 upon 4 capital Of $500 su1
good health, hireds farm = $500 repi
cleared $1,000 the first year, bought tbs
farm At $40 900, and nov hsn become
wealthy land proprietor.
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The man uhN was hemnsd II " i
crowd has been troubled si<k stisA ii
bis uide ever tines.
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TRESTEE'S SALE or A
Desirable Farm.

TNIIE undersigned, Trustee appointed in
the case Of Thomas celtrider against
Keziah coltrider and others, in the Circuit
Court for Carroll county, as q Court Of
Equity, No, $50, win offer the land in said
cause decreed 10 be sold, at Public Sale, To
the highest bidder, on the premises on
Saturday, November 2nd, 1867,
at o'clock. p. NJ. Said land Is situate 10
Hampstead District, Carroll county, Md.
on the Middletown Road, "A miles North
East from the Town Of Hampstead, and
consisting Of a FARM containing
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1867-10-24
MILL PROPERTY
FOR SALE,

The Subscriber intending to remove TO
Virginia, and having an opportunity TO dis.
pose Of his Farm, now offers at Private Sale
his Mill Property, called Morgan Mills, sit
mated on Morgan's Run, in Carroll county.
Nd, 4 miles South Of Westminster. and "a
miles from orndortfs Station, Western Nd.
Railroad. consisting Of good
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HAND BILLS.

A .ixth Of Sheet, for %, $3.50, for 100
S2.Oo.
Qusrtsr Shoot, for rs, s2.25, for 100, s2,7s
Half Sheet $50. " 800
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ESTMINSTER MD. THURSDAY, OCTOBER "a 1867.

xreSn Arrival OF
New Fall Goods,
HOOD e. MITTEN.
TIE subscribers have Just returned from
the Eastern markets and are now r, living
a large and beautiful Stock of Goods, selec
ted with great care and with view to the
especial wants and tastes Of the people of
Westminster and the adjoining country. -
They have given especial attention TO that
class ofgoods adapted 10 the wants Of the
Ladies, and would say their stock Of Dress
Goods cannot be equalled, this side the city
OF baltimore. They would mention, in part,
all Wool DeiHines, all colors, all Wool
Piaids, all colors, Chene ValeDcias, eolored
aud Black Poplins, Satin Striped Poplins,
Chene Striped Poplins, with great variety
OF Black Delaiues, Iamese Cloths, Princess
Cloths Alpacns, Dombazines, Black italian
and Boiled Silks. Also great variety of
C0l0rcd Dress Silks,
Of all grades and qualities common De.
laines, Arihures &c. &c. and feel assured
ihes can please, in this especial line, the
most iastidious uste Their stock of
Cloaking Cloths, Shawls and Wappings
generally is very fine. They have also Bal
morals Of every style and quality, Hoop.
skirts OF tho latcsi patterns, Hosiery, Gloves,
iiandksrchicf's. Collars, Wells, &c.
10 Gentlemen their stock Of
CHoths, cassimeyes, Hats, Caps, Boots,
anil .SDes, Knd t'Rder,csar dc,
o6er great inducements.
They also keep complete stock Of
GR0CE ERIES;
aud would say 10 the Tea drinkers that they
keep the most delicious favored Teas to be
found anywhere. Have also received a very
large line Of
Queensware,
Cdrpeting, OF Cloths, BlaHkets, Faq
LinscM Res,ucLy Jeans, Ena
Hrappers DC. To these Mcy
rosn add 10 and l2l
LacHs, !SieetiRgs,
6, s and II Bro. Sheet.
ings, ~, rs and 3.4 Bro.
Sheetiag, .fae Bro. Shestiags and
Sisirfiags, Bed Ticks, apron Cheeks
and Domestic Giagham.;
indeed everything usually found in a FIRST
class Dry Goods House, and which they arc
Offering nj prices that vii astonish buyers
nj, kating been bought for cash, they will be
sold at sach prices as will defy competition.
They take this opportunity Of returning
their thanks for the patronage bestowed up.
ON then IN the past aud request coniinn.
ance Of the same.
octs HOOD 4 MtTTEN.
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Saw Mill,

erected about one year ago, in good running
order and doing fine business: having n
Circular Saw also attached.
From Five 10 Ten Acres Of good land will
be sold with the Mills tn suit purchasers,
including n good two story
log wcatherboar'led Dwelling AN-l
House, with four rooms aud 0.sl$.
cellar, good garden aud ward tssiiSsltSs..l
pailed in, S,abling for Horse 4 two Cows.
fine Spring Of water near the house, and
about 2 Acres Of Woodland.
THIS property is in good neiehborhood.
near 10 Churches and Schools, aud Is fine
situation for business.
Possession given the lsi Of April next.
For terms, which will be made easy, and
tor further particulars, apply TO the subseri.
her living on the farm adjoining, or address
him at WarGeldsburg p. o.. CarrollCo. MI.
J. l.. SHUEEY.
augl.am
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LIQUORS ~


No. % ST. PAN sraRrr,
busvsen Lexington and sssalosa SIS.
blErLN0Rx
Al1ezlIon given 70 tho Sale OF REAL
k9IATE, Negotiating Loans, Collections,
- AAu ba1lneAs geperally.
- Parties hAxine business with Messrs.
DueAx = Bao., III nsst via rrosaus 4.
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Liabilities in excess Of assets, Novem-
Der 30 $4,000 cs
Liabilities in excess Of assets, Novem-
Der 30, q. 2.5aG.Ols 50
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POET RY.
FOR TIE COLUMBIAN.
DEDICATED TO MY FRIEND
Miss ETH. Jessop, of Plymouth.

once more has the sun In its annual rotation
Consigned to oblivion another short year.
All, seasons of pleasure, how short your duration
Reluctant we bid you adeu with n tear,
Old Times rapid motion exceeds all expression
DAYS pass IKE dream, or phantom appear,
weeks and months have rcvolved in rapid sue.
ccssion,
Ana brought us once more to the close Of the year
What various emotions are caused by reflection.
While on our past fortunes our thoughts are con.
fned
Ana thrill through the soul as they fall on tho
mind.
How oft do we witness with pleasure or sorrow
frosperity's smile or adversity's tear
We fondly anticipate pleasures tomorrow,
Yet sigh with regret at the close Of the year.
And now to the God Of all grnce commend Won
with blessings untold may your cup overflow.
May peace and prosperity ever attend you,
AS on through the journey of life you shall 20.
One wish ofmy heart you'll permit me to mention.
And while express 1t believe me sincere;
May Heaven reward you for your kind attention,
And grant you dear Ettie, a Happy New Year.
And when You at last shall close up your probation
And Jordan's cold waters shall roll at your feet;
May you enter tho valley without hesitation,
Rejoicing in hope your Redeemor to meet.
And when he shall utter the kind invitations
Come yc blest of my father, partalie of my joy
May mansions of glory be your habitations
And praise and thanksgiving your endless en-
ploy.
L. W. N, OF " IL,
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THE FOUR IIENRYS.

The following strange story translated
from the French, contains the account
of rather a singular rencontre of four
individuals. who made themselves
prominent in France during the mid
die and end of the sixteenth century,
and is as follOws:-
One stormy evening, as the rain fell
in torrents, an old woman who lived in
a miserable hut in the forest of st. Ger
main and who passed in the surround
ing country for Il kind of witch, heard
loud knocking at her door. She open
ed it. and young man on horseback
presented himself and craved hospital
ity.
BY the dull light of lamp which
she held in her hand, she perceived
him to be young nobleman. He APP
peared to be quite young, and his dress
denoted rank, the old woman lighted Il
fire and inquired of the stranger wheth-
er he was hungry and desired food. The
appetite of youth of sixteen is like
his heart at the same age, craving, and
not difficult to please, and he immedi-
ately accepted the offer. A morsel of
cheese and a loaf Of black bread from
the cupboard was all the old dame could
| produce. 81 have nothing more, said the
old woman this is all that your grind
ing tithes and taxes leave a creature to
offer traveller; the peasants, too, in
this country, calls me witch and sOr-
ceress, and make that excuse to their
conscience for stealing from me the little
that my poor old field produces"
ma foil" said the young man; II
ever become King of France, | will
suppress the taxes and teach people
| better"
"God grant t." replied the old wo-
man.
At these words the gentleman drew
to the table to commence his repast,
but at the same moment fresh knock
ut the door arrested him.
The old woman opened it and per-
ceived another horseman drenched with
rain, who also begged for shelter. Tho
same hospitality was instantly Branteu
him, and on the strangers entrance
she perceived that the man was young
and, judging from his appearance, oi
noble descent.
"What! is it you, IIenry?" cried
one.
"Yes, Henry" replied tie other
Roth were named Henry.
The old woman discovered from theil
conversation that they were of a mum
Der of large hunting party conducted
by the King Charles IN, which had
been dispersed by the storm.
"Mother," said the second conner
"have you nothing better TO offer us?'
"Nothing," replied she.
"Thsn," ssid he, "wo will 60 shares. v
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MISCELL EOUS.
LITTLE JOHNNY.
BY SIDNEY DARYL.


Those only are the brave who keep their ground
And keep II to the last.-Btuir.
EVERYBODY in Yarmouth knew Lit
tie Johnny, with his crooked back and
tiny crutch, with which he could get
over the ground a good deal faster than
most other people who had free use of
their legs. y great favorite was he with
the bluff, weather beaten beachmen,
who ofted used to take him out with
them in their shore-boats to the luggers
when they were bringing their nights
catching ashore. Then they used to
make him sing, for he had capital
voice, and had learned to give out the
"Death of Nelson and "Tom Bow
ling" with nautical emphasis and spirit
not to be expected in child of ten.
Standing on the shore you could hear
his notes sounding over the water, and
presently the shouts and hurrahs of his
audience when he came to a conclusion.
Johnny had no mother; she had long
been dead, having only lived to bring
her child into the world, and then pass
ed quietly away as if in a peaceful sleep.
The only vestige that remained to him
Of her was a green mound under the
great yew tree in the corner of Har-
mouth churchyard, and there every Sun
day after the morning service, he and
his father would be found hand-in-hand,
silent and sad. For though he had lost
his wife close on halfa score ofyearS, Joe
Barton, rough and iron-hearted rs he
was, had not forgotten her who for one
brief twelve months made life sunshine
to him. "Poor little woman" he would
say, turning away; and as he passed
through the gate that led out of the
resting-plac of the dead great salt
tear, as big as pebble, would force its
way out, and slowly creep down his
brown cheek. lie and johnny lived in
comfortable cottage outside the town,
! for Joe had been successful man; from
fisherman he had gradually become
part owner of Il lugger, then sole pro-
prictor, and then at last had no less than
three boats of his own. So in course of
time he secured very nice little nest
egg, which he invested in the shares of
the county bank, and then having Ia
bored long and well, retired to rest hin
for the remainder of his days, The bank
had local branch at Yarmouth, ant
most of the fishermen and inhabitants
deposited their money there. lie Wa'
wont to say "That it did his heart gooC
to hear the waves, and that they used t.
talk to him for all the world like human
beings" When he gave up fishing 1T
had built small plcasure-boat, which
was chrstened with great ceremon,
The ,Soucy Jdck, and smart, trim lit
tie craft she was, with sailing power
something perfectly miraculous. Al
through the summer she was kept full,
occupied, and heart-rending were III
appeals Joe had to listen 10 from tn
juvenile frequenters of the beach to TAX
them out for sail with him. But h
) always had plenty of company, AM
what with his sea stories and biscuit
and ginger-heer Joe Barton was at les
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THE CROOKED STICK.

THE following story illustrates the
point: Did you ever hear of old James
Therrall and his crooked stick? | will
tell you about him. James Therrall,
an old carpenter on Salisbury Plain,
said to a young Christian who complain
ed that she was unworthy to serve the
Lord, ~ used to think as you do, but
the Lord taught me otherwise by a
crooked stick. One day my son went
to a sale of timber, and in the lot he
bought was piece 50 twisted and bent
that l said, sharply, "It will be Of no
use." "Wait bit-don't fret; let Us
keep a look out, father" said the lad /;
"there is a place somewhere for it,"
And so it proved, for soon after | was
building house; there was a corner to
turn in, and not a stick in the yard
would fit. / Thought Of the crooked one,
and fetched il. Ii seemed as If the tree
had grown aside for that purpose.
"Thcre," said ], "therc's a place for the
crooked stick after all then there's a
place for poor James Therrail! Dear
Lord, show him tic place into which
he may fit in the building Of Thy IIeay-
cnly Temple" That very day learned
that, poor and unlearned as / was, there
was work for me. And 80 there il a
work for you 10 do, and nobody else can
do it..