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Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
County Convention.

EEThe conservative county conven-
tion for the purpose Of nominating 81,
delegates to represent Washington County
in tho State' Constitution Convention, which
if called. will meet in Tnnapolis in May.
next assembled in Hagerstown on Satur
day March Sch. a. cording to previous no.
tioe.
The Convention was called TO orde,
by r. Dorsey Herbert. ESQ.,, at III AN
and on motion the f,llowing gentlemen
elected to fill the respective places assigned
them as officers Of tho convention.
President Jacob Fiery.
Vice Presidents Daniel Wilmer
William Reynolds and S. Cunningham.
Secretaries William NJ. Blackford
and d. Gather Huyett.
On motion of the Hon. William T.
] Iamil lan a'sommittee of Eve was appoint
ed BY the president to report rules and
regulations for the government of the con-
vention. The chair announced the follow
ing gentleman as the committee Hon.
William T, Hamilton. Joseph Harrison,
David Cushwa, Hamilton Downs and Ben
jamin T. Brinham. after which upon mo-
ton Of the Hon. William T. Hamilton
the convention took recess until 2o'clock
p. NJ.
Upon rc-asscmbling at that hour the
following rules for the government Of the
Convention, reported by the Hon. William
Y. Hamilton, chairman of the committee
on rules and regulations were adopted:
1st. That the present organization be
the permanent organization of this conven-
ton.
End. That each district be entitled to
tenIvotes, and that the delegates present,
cast such vote.
3rd. That each member of the Con-
vention have the privilege of naming q
candidate for nomination.
4th. That majority Of the whole
number of votes cast shall be required to
make nomination.
Nominations having been then made
the Convention proceeded to vote upon
them, when tho following gentlemen
having received upon the first ballot 9
majority ofall the votes cast. were dc.
clared the nominees of the Convention
r. II. Alvey, s. s. Cunningham, A.
x: Syester. J seph Murray. George w.
Role. William Motter.
Alter the nominations were made ablt
and eloquent addresses were made by thu
Hon. William T. Hamilton. r. IT. Alive,
Eaq. and Col. George Schley after. which
tho Convention adjourned sine dis.
(Signcd by the officers)
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
BALTIMORE MARKET
coRRECrsp WEEKLY yRoK rHs nnroRY o. rEr
BALTIMORE sCE.

FLouR.-Wc notice firm hut not very active
market. Thesalrs reported were loo bbls North
western Extra at ST. so; 100 do do at Sl!,75
leo do do at Sl2: $50 bbls choice do ut $l3; nd
$50 do do at $l3, ,50 the latter is for the choices
of this description; loo bbs Howard street Su.
per, good at S1c,T5: loo bbls common Howard
Street Extra at Sll so; and 100 bbls Northwes
tern Super at Sli per bbl. Nothing doing in
City Mills. Qu6tations generally unchanged,
viz: Howard Street Super and Cat Extra 10, T5a
$ll.5O, do Extra shipping IL, 75aSl3 25, dc
high grades l3, 25aSl 4, so, do Family IA, 50aS 6:
Ohio Super and Gut Extra 10, 75a$ll, ,25, do Ex.
ira shipping none, do retailing none, do Family
l4aS is, so; Northwestern Super TO- z5a$l0 0, 10 do
Extra l2aSl2,75; City Mills Super ls$ll 30, dc
standard Extra I2a$l2,7s, do shipping brands
Extra l5aSl6,5O.
GRAIx.-Wheat only 700 bushels rcd offered;
no sales; market steady; somc inquiry for Spring
Wheat, quote Milwaukee No. 2, last here, al
So, 60; No. syeEy scarce in the West, stock oi
this quality quito bare. C1rn-the offerings to-
day were $500 bushels white and 1900 bushels
yellow; the market opened weak and sold before
tho close 3a4 cents below the preyipus days pri.
ccs: we report sales of 5000 bnshs white at / .09a
Western mixed at ST. ,04, 5000 bush3 yellow a
lesaSi, 10; and 1000 bushs Western mixed al
Sl,03
SEEDs.-Clover is very firm, and at a further
advance. We quote prime new ut $40, l5aSlO,.
25, with sales at the latter; Sl0,lP1 was offered
and refused for several lots, amounting to zoe
bushels; small lot of old brought SOL Tim.
othy is steady OF 3, 5a$3, 81, sales small.
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04

The WEATHER &c. &c.-At the time Of writing
this paragraph, March, that began so roughly
and continued until within the last two or thr, q
days to present so msny of the characteristics of
the lion, is breathing its last With all the gentle
ness of an expiring k1nb. At last we may con-
gratulate ourselves that the winter is over and
indulge the hope that Spring will soon "unlock
the fl ,wcrs to paint the laughing soilI'
April opens with an abundant promise o f bus
iness and pleasure in store for ia: Court COM
menced on Monday; and on Wednes day took
place the Southern Relief Concert. On Monday
next there will be acorporation election and on
Wednesday an election 10 take the sense of the
people upon calling State Convention. On
the same day St9ne, Rosstoq 4 MuYray's groat
Circus exhibit III this place and the ladies' festi-
vhl fer the the relief of the Southern sufferers
will take place about the same time. On Mon
day week Sherrys Theatrical Troupe will COM
mence their entertainments.
=, 30 we have excitement enough In prospect for
tho next two woeks, at any rate:
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
Proceed q rs ofCOurt.


On Monday morning April lat at ii A NJ. the
March Term Of Court, which had been postponed
Ii order to comply with the requisites of the new
Jury law commenced its session. The list of
jurors we published at the time Aof their being
druwn.
Immediately after Judge French had given his,
chrrgc to the Grand Jury, George Schley Esq.
the Serior member of the bar, presented to the
O0urt the resolution which had been adopted at
previous m' citing ofthe members of the bar,
in relation to she death of the Hon. James Dixon
Roman, and which were published In our issue
of Jan. oath. Before reading the resolutions he
paid briefbut eloquent tribute to the memo, of
the decrease d. The resolutions were entered upon
the minute Of the Court.
Afer calling over the appearance docket snd
taking the returns the Court adjourned
Tuesday, April 2. The appeal docket was ia
ken UP this morning aud the following cases de-
cided.
JOS Wolf and J. II. Long vs.. William Elliott,
appeal from the Judgment Of Jus tice Rhodes.-
Submitted to the Court. Judgment reversed
with costs 10 appellantbelow and above. Ham.
ilton for appellant, Wiles for appellee.
GrafIiin and Mendenhsll VS.. J. B: Leopard.
appeal from the Judgment Of Justice Craig. A
Jury having been empannelled in this csse after
the examination of witnesses, it was submitted
to the Jury without argdment, who reversed thu
Judgment. Syester for apl ellant, Hamilton fol
appellee.
-.David Miller vs.. A. D. streight. The rule Sc
police who was a nonresident, and no sccurit,
having been given, the Court reversed the judg
mena, kcedy fS9EE appellant Syeser for appellee
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
NOTICE IS HEREBY CIV EN-,
April 4--at.

that now have my PLOUGH, known srs
s'Washington County SefCleaner," on exhib,l
ton at the Hotel of Lewis G.. Stanhope 10 Ha.
gerstown: where the public and the farmers Of
the County, are invited to call and examine ~:
and the weather and the condition of the ground
permitting, will on TUESDAY, the 9th day OF
April, inst, give 1t trial on the farm Of James
Il. Grove ESQ.,. when and where the public are
invited to attend. And any one having Plough
of any style or description wishing TO compete,
are cordially solicited to bring it along. ShoaIi
The weather or the ground be unpropiti0us on
that day, the trial will come Off on the firs. suc-
ceeding Tuesday of fair weather.
GEORGE A. BHARD,
April I. Pa,entee. -
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
M A r RI ED

On the 2lst ult, at the residence of the bride.
mother lnear.. Brownsville, Pleasant Valley, in this
countyby G. W. Castle Mr, THOMAS r. SNiTn
TO Miss TRncY A. HAHN, both OF Pleasant Val.
ley.
Near Rohrersvle, on the Sd ult., by the Rev.
Joseph s. Grimm, Mr.. HEYRy REIsE, to Miss Sv.
SAN GRIFFIN, both Of Washington county.
On the 2lst ult., by the Rev. 4. NJ. Evers, Mr.
JAcoB G. RoHR.R to Miss BARBARA 4. WYAHD,
both Of this county.
On the same day, by the same, Mr. JoHs w.
NELL to Miss SUSAN c. slime, both of this
county.
On the goth ult., by Rev. J. 4. adams, al
the residence Of the brides father, in Sharpsburp
Rev. J. A. McKgDLsss to Miss LIZZIE r. HKnB,
all of this county.
On the l3th ult., by the Rev. ]. W. Santce
Mr.. JouN w. HANBs to Miss CELIA A. G.. WOLF
both OF Frederick county, Nd. "'''
On the 2lst ult., by the Same, Mr.. GRoRes 2
N; WnIrxonE to Miss MAFY N. cOsr, both o
this county. ...
On the oath ult., et the residence of the BRIDE
father, by the Rev. ]. Harp. Mr.. r. SCHWARTZ o
Bedford Co., Pa, to Miss 1xY A. HoLrzMix o
this county.
On the 26th ult., by Rev. F. Ockermau
Mr.. FRisBy T. SPICKLER to Miss ELLEN G. Srour
FER, both of this county.
On the 2sth ult., by Rev. r. Ockerman, Mr.
AMos K. DAVIS to Miss SARAH z. HORNE, both O
Hsgefstown.
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
Ry-We clip from an exchange tho pro-
ceedings of q meeting held recently in
Columbia. South Carolina:

GB- We CLIP from an exchange tho pro-
ceedings of meeting held recently in
Columbia. Soath Carolina:
"CoLuMBI&, s. c., March ls.-One of the
most remarkable meetings ever held in South
Carolina took place to-day, the occasion being
celebration by the negroes ofthe passage of the
bill cnfranchsiag the black FACE. BY invitation.
Gen, Wade Hampton, ex U. s. Senator: W. y. De-
ssussurc, Edward Arthur, the Hon. ". ]. Tall
ley, 3 ID Jas. G. Gibbs addressed the meeting,
also, the Rev. David. Picket and Beverly Nash,
both colored. Sentiments were expressed high
ly honorable to both sides. The negroes are
gratfied with the spirit of political affiliaton
with which they havcIhcen met and the citi-
zens are equally pleased to find the colorcd men
identified wi.h.ths t1lc Eip'sres:s'of the Static
Should a convention he called the latter would
probably nominate and support the best men in
the country, and as declared by Hr. Eash will
urge Congress to repeal the DISTINGUISHING
clause"
The Editor of tho Frederick "Republi-
can" Of a late date in speaking of this
meeting says "will the editor of the Free
Press be kind enough to inform US what
he thinks Of Wado Hampton addressing
the freedmen of South Carolina upon man
hood suffrage? ? The Palmetto State has
neverl been celebrated for shedding any
light upon benighted mankind. yet we
think there are some people in Maryland
who might learn some wholesome lessons
by watching the progress of reconstruction
in the state that commenced Rebellion"
We hive nothing to sag In regard to
the coarse of General Hampton and others
in addressing an assembly Of freedmen
Negro suffrage has been forced upon the
people of South Carolina by the lawless
tyranny of an unprinciplel Congress,
withouts scousulting iu the slightest degree
the wishes of the citizens of that State.
and the issue presented for their decision
was simply this whether they should stand
nloof and permit the negroes to be ca
joled and wheedled. by gang of recently
imported Yankee dcmagogucs into sup
port of the wicked and detestible schemes
of the northern agitators or whether they
should endeavour to'secure the negro vote
in maintenance Of tho true interests of the
State.
That the negroes would certainly le
allowed to rote was a stern. stubborn fact
beyond the power Of the white citizens of
the State to prevent, and we certainly do
not blame them for endeavouring to guide
and direct an influence which they werc
thus powerless entirely to prevent.
But what does the Republican think Of
the course of the negroes on the occasion
referred to me are highly gratifed at the
good sense and good feeling which they
displayed. and we would commend them
as examples whom it would profit many
red-moqthed rapting radicals in our midst
to. follow, and We agree perfectly with the
':Republican" in thinking that there are a
good many people in Maryland. (amongst
whom we would include our nsighbor
himself) "who might learn some whole
some LESSONS" from the good sense and
moderation displayed by their sable breth-
ern.
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
The Alnsnde Hen oyakle

%We notice in On Exchsngs. th atthe
Gonstitutional amendment was strsnuously =
opposed in the Massachusetts, Legislature
On recent occasion. by Edward G..
Walker, the colorod member from Charles
town.
When We first hoard OF the election Of
"Bruddcr Walker" to scat in tho House
Of Delegates of Massachusetts,, wo thought,
and probably expressed the opinion, tha,
he had got among worthy associates. and
had been elected to position just suitable
for him, but We chccrfully acknowledge
our error. and tender an ikoIo,ggy to the
Hon. Mr.. Walker for the wrong that wo
did him. in placing him upon level with
the majority of the Massachusetts, Legisla.
ture; for no has shown himself the posses
sor Of more sense and better principles
than the vast majority Of that disgusting
sssemblago of knavcs AMI fools. amongst
yhom be appears to be one Of tho very
few, thst possess either head or heart.
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
The Radical Memo rial to congrss,

Sa-Of all the disgusting, disgraceful, con-
tenptible and at the same time ludicrous literary
productions that we have ever read or heard Of
the memorial signed by nineteen radical mem.
bers Of the late Maryland Legislature, and pre-
scnted to the House Of Representatives by that
hoary headed and black hearted old fanatic
Frank Thomas, takes the lead. We have neith-
or the space rar the inclination to notice with
particularly this extraordinary document which
from beginning to end Is an Lnmixed tissue Of
f.isehood, venemous mslisnity and puerile stu
pidity. g.. - =
We givehowever for future reference; and to
he treasured up in the memories of the people,
the names of the signers to this delectable pro-
duction: - ::
Curtis Davis Charles f. Trail, ]. Tome II.
p. Holden, Elias Davis. James l. Biljngslea and
I'D. p. Philpot, members Of the Stale Senate an d
Dsniel G. Bruce,"J! Toby, A. R. Appleman,
Thomas Gorsuch, J. p. Bishop, Benjamin Pool
james V. Crpswell, John l.. Linthcun, j. r.
0ouzer; Henry Baker, R. G. Bamford and 8. r.
GsSe, Of the House of Delegates.
THIS docurqent met with its meritcd fate, and
was referred to the Judiciary Committee, which
will be for it "the tomb of the Cspulets," with
out wor4 uttered in its behalf even by Rutle,
the beast, or Stevens the fond! ':'''s
We must here do him the justice to say, that
Mr.. Jacob IIofhine, delegate from this county
did not sign this disgracaful, mcndacious and
sanderons libel upon his native State. This Is
not tho only instance wherein Mr Hoffhine, from
whom we arc as far removed politically rs the
North pole is from The South has shown that he
possessed some regard for truth, decency, and
principle Il viii bo remembered that he alone
Of the Washington County delegation voted In
| favor of what is known as the Carmichael amend
ment to the convention bill which expressed
the sensc of the legislature against future pay
ment by the State for persons heretofore held as
slaves. We take great pleasure In thus speaking
in comuehdation OF the course of Mr.. Hoffhine,
for not being personally acquainted with him,
and judging him from the company he was in,
we frankly confess, that he has done better than
we expected Of him.
The most l,ughable part of this memorial,
though its Stiffness throughout might provoke the
smiles OF n Iieracltus, is found towards its con.
clusion, and reads rs follows:
t'The danger of bloodshed is imminent and thu
times are pcrlous. We call upon congress no,
to adjourn bsfore settling this grave matter
which, if nat settled, may startle them in thcl
recess by something worse than the massacre a
New Orleans, although not so unequal and one
sided 4!
Hal Hal Hal Davis, Toby, Appleman Bishop
and Bamfbrl ''et ilomne genus" going to en-
gage In bloodshed and massacresi Ths is al
most as rich as Fleet Pctes cogncu to Ills friend
some wscks since fto stand up for and main tair
their rights, peacefully il they csH, forcitly
they mnst!' 'i'
But the idea of such threat, and that to-
coming from such milky velned patriots is to-
absurd for further COMMENT! lila Hal Ha
Who's afraid
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04

WONDER Ip 1T rs TRrs.-Some time since on
advertisement appeared in the papers through
out the country generally advising all young
men who desir'd an infallible msans for gaining
the affections of the neglectful object of their
hearts devotion, TO enclose postage stamp to n
certain party in New York, who after consulting
the stars, would forward the wondrous and un-
erring recipe by return mail.
few weeks since love-sick swain in our
neighborhood sent on TO the advertiser state
mont of his grievances, and received the follow
ing reply: "Buy new suit of clothes at A. D.
Beunets fashionable Euporiun,. ON the Public
Square!' lie took the hint, followed tho direc-
tions, and expects next week 10 crown his dear
est hopes and wishes by leading the blushing
one to the Hymcneal altar
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04

ALARN OF FlRz.-0q Monday last about 0
o'clock 4. NJ the cry of FIRE was raised, and in
few momen ts as 1t was bread day, pleasant
morning, and every body stirring about to in
hale the first breath of Spring, and enjoy the
sunshine, the streets We're filled with an excited
crowd, who Of late have heard the dread alarm
but too frequently in our midst. Fortunately
it proved to be nothing but a tar barrel burning
somewhere. on Jonathan Street, near the Jail.
Although the cry OF wolff sometimes proves
fnlYe alsrhl, yet our people have lately had abun-
dent experience that the wolf sometimes com es
in earnest, and when he is least expected. Ev-
cry property holder should be prepared for such
emergencies, and delay not to call upon our frien
Thomas Taggart n few doors west of Stanhope .
Hotel, and get his property insured in one of the
most prompt and reliable Companies In the Uni
ted States, the Metropolitan In2urance Company
of New York city.
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
Regulation OF Voters.

Under Che new law, passed at The lasI
session Of the Maryland Legislature, al
white citizens who shall have resided one
year in the state prior to the election day.
and six months in any county or legisla-
tive district Of Baltimore City. are entit
tied to register and vote, except such D.
are disfranchlsed by felony cr bribery. o.
attempted bribery in elections, or hay,
used force against voting or voted lille
gallv. ...
The following is the now oath of alls-
glance which is required to bc taken by
Persons disfranchised under the fourth
section Of the frst article Of the coastitu-
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
TNsaLvENTS' NOTICE.
April 4.

bert an Insolvent Debtor, for the ben,f ft Of the
+sth Art. Code Pub. Gen. Laws Of Maryland,
No. 1895, on the TnsoIvents' Docket in the Cir.
cult Court for Washington County. 70
ORDERED, by the Clsrk ofthe Court this a7,h
day of March 1861 that the first Monday Of ths.
July Term of this Court, next succeeding the date
Of this order be fixed as the day for the said pc
titioner to appear in this Court, and answer such
inerrogatpres or allegations as his creditors en-
dorsers and spreties may propose or sliegs
against him; and that said petitioner by causing
paper published in Washington County once a
week for three successive months prior 70 the
said Monday In the next July Term of the Court,
give notice OF the fixing of said day for the pur-
pose herein rsciied. Trno Copy-Tesi: s.
LEWIS B. NYMAN,
April 4-3m. Clerk.
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
Sross, Rossros Il MuRnAY's Ciacus.-In tn

SroSz, RossroS Il MURnAys CIRcus.-In the
whole realm Of modern amuseinents there is no
thing half SO attractive to the general public as
circus, and when this time honored species of en-
tertainments are offered in style OF unusual
magnifconce they become doubly charming.
P,c famed circus ofthe talented gentlemen whose
names head this paragraph is well known for
its superiority over all other similar establish
mcnts. Combining in its organization the very
cream of the equestrian, gymnas tic and acrobatic
professions, their exhibitions are of such high
character, that patrons cannet fail to be delight
ed and amused. In the large catalogue of ar
ticles we fnd performars familiar to fame who
have achieved brilliant regulations in their
marvellous speciaities. From what We know of
th is FIRST class circus, we have no hesi' alton in
advising our readers to attend its exhibitions in
this.town. The-opening entertainment will ts
given on Wednesday next the 10th inst.
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
To tho Polls! To the Po Ilsl

EHLct every lover of his eoputpy, and
every one who takes pride and interest
in the prosperity and honor OF his State
remember chat on Wednesday next, q vote
will be taken throu zhoqs the State, upon
tho propriety Of calling Convention tn
frapo pew Constitution for our rule and
government. ..
Let the farmer leave bis fields, the
mechanic his workshop, the merchant, his
store house or counting room. aud let rick
or poor, idlo or busy give up this one day
for the COOL Of his State, and for the pur.
pose Of shaking of the odioqs shsok kles
which the tyranny Of few unprincjpled
men have placed upon them
1t is highly probable that the vile horde
OF mongrel politicians and greedy Office
holders. who now till most of the Offices OF
the State. will place no ticket in nomin o.
tion at the approaching election, but will
simply vote against the call of copyep-
tion; and if their hopes Of defeating the
call are frustrated. Of which we presume
there can scar rccly be doubt. in case q
full vote Of the friends Of constitutions |
reform should not be polled. they hope to
be able to secure the interference :of con.
gress in their behalf. on tho ground that
the convention does not represent q ma.
jarity of the people of Maryl and.
At meeting of the Radical State Con
vsntion in Baltimore on "Wednesday last.
the following resolution. amongst others.
was adopted
Rssoired. That we will Oppose any new con-
vehtion set up in subversion of the existing con-
stftution Under the convention hitl. which does
not express the will of the majority fthe people
without regard TO color, and that we will, with
the aid of the loyal Representatives of the nation
and BY all means in our power, resist and de-
s'roy any such constitution as revolutionary
If the injured and outraged masses OF
the people of Maryland. are only true to
themselves, and show their realization of
the Importance Of the issue that ia before
them by voting for the call of a conven-
tion onssWodnesday next the fair structure
afhope; alluded to in this resolution, and
upon which. the mongrcl, radical, negro
loving party. hopes TO frame q successful
appeal for congressional Interference, will
be completely swept away from beneath
their feet SO that even according to their
own sha wing they will not have a plank
10 stand upon.
II the friends of constitutional reform
viii only como out in their might and
poll full: vote on Wednesday NE
khey will roll up majority in favor of the
sonzontion. 'ohich could not be oucrcom. u
M% vote cf eocry negro, erery doubtful
man, and erery rudicnl in tie State, ,oe-e
cask in opposition to the convention. %
And thus would be- demonstrated to
the everlasting shame and chagrin, of
the reckless AMI desperate rule or ruin
faction who now seek the ruin of their own
State for the purpose of holding on to the
plpader. with which they have been
cfamming their greedy maws for lthe last
three years. and which they still hold in
their tenacious gripe, that the very argu.
ments upon which thoy base their pro-
posed appoalsto songress. prove the direct
o9avsfss 90 Of what Y tAhey desired and expect