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Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
support Your Home psper.

The Cleveland Herald, in late issue,
has The fo!lowsDg generous snd msnly
article:
SUPPORT Your HOVE PApER.-The
Mcadville Republican treats very sensibly
the duty of supporting the home paper. =
1t says: ...... .
"Oh," they say, ''the Pittsburg and
Cincinnati papers contain so much more
reading matter. The reading matter is
too small" and all that. But suppose
Pittsburg and Cincinnati people acting
on the same idea. and preferred tho larger
paper from New York How long would
the publishers Of those cities be able to
keep up their papers! The fact is man
who will not support his home daily, has
very little local pride. "'
The Republican nsrrows the principle
involved. by speaking Of the motive that
should actuats tho psople OF town in sup
port Of its local paper as one CT prido
It is ono Of self-interest. No one feature
ofa town has greater bearing rpen the i'm
portance of that town, than its newspaper
People abroad judge. very correctly, OF the
business and intellectual merits OF . place
by the character and appearance of it.
newspaper. ..
1t matters not how many newspapers &
man takes, bis list is incomplete uithou
his home paper. Every citizen who wish,
es we'll for his locality, sshould give ,
generous support to his home paper. 1
that paper is not just such as he would
wish, he should feel that himself, ant
ishbors are responsible, in a meaaurs
for its short comings. Give O paper Q
liberal support, an active sympathy, enc
it will instantly respond to such manifss-
tations. Let an editor feel that his efforts
are appreciated, and he is thel most re-
sponsive being OIL earth; his paper being
part of himself, he is as sensitive to praise
or censu:e ee doating father. '.'
Nothing can supply the place CT III.
home paper. 1t is the mirror in which
the town and neighborhood news is re.
aected; in the social, political and religion.
circle where printed, it fills a place nc
other paper can. When need for econ
omy oompels the curtsilmsnt Of your
newspaper list; strike off every other one
before you say to the publisher Of your
home journal, "stop my paper"
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
The Promise .

As Alice M'Carty came out Of the little, par
ssenage, she found herself face to face with..sher
father. He had been drinking as usual, and his
features were infamed with heat and anger.
"Where have you been?' he demanded rough
ly. -...... .#
"At the Minister'S Saturday class" answered
Alice.
"What were you doing?"
"Studying the Bible"
ttNow, look here, girl; gave yos leave 10 go
to school on Sundays, and that's quite enough.
I'm not going to have you wasting your time in
this way. You can fud plenty to do at home,
without running round to the parsons so often
Now mind" he addeds raising his right hand
ttreateningly, "you don't set your feet there
again!' .a..s .'.u.
b Alice turned trembling away and with a
sinking hear, bent her steps homeward. To give
up her precious Bible class when she was Just be-
ginning to feel tho value of the lessons shelcarn-
cd there-ohl she could not do it, When out
of her fathers sight, she seA down on the grass
and cried, but in the midst Of her grief verse
that had been in the afternoons lesson, came TO
her mind-''call upon me in the day of trouble
will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me-"
at is Gods promise" thought Alice, "nnd
he will kecpit. will call upon him and
know that he will deliver me-" She knelt on the
grass and told her new trouble 10 Him who lis
tens TO the cry of the humble There was no
sound in tine answer, God did not speak from
the clouds, nor send an angel with his reply, but
Alice had the sure word Of his promise to stand
by, ard with it she was content-'T WILL deliver
theeu
The weeks passed away. Alice prayed daily,
and waited in faith for an answer. On Saturday
morning as she was busy sewing, her father
came in. 1t was IN unusual hour for him TO be
at home, and rare thing to see him with so
pale face. He dropped into the nearest chair,
and buried his face in his hands.
"Fa,her what is the matter?'' exclaimed Alice
"Peter Harlan is dead, he groaned; 'just in
a second. He had taken my place moment be-
fore, or else it would have bern me-
"Oh, Father!' said Alice, 'I am so thankful
il was not you. You know THAT Peter was a
christian"
She said no more; her father remained silent
for long time, and then said huskily. "Alice, I
guess I'll go with you to church tomorrow: and
you needn't mind what said about your bible
cass-go, if you like"
"Oh, thank you father!" said Alice, and
with a feeling Of wonderful gratitude, she re-
turned to her room, to return thanks to Him who
had not only spswercd her prayer, bat had CIV
en- her SO much more than she had asked, by in
clining her fathers heart to listen TO the words
OF eternal life. -,-'
It was precious lesson 10 Alice. Thenceforth
in every trial, every grief she carried her sor-
rows to her Heavenly Father, and throughout her
life, had often cause to ''glorify Him wh deliv-
cred, when she called upon him.in the day oi
trouble" r --i. s.
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
VOLUME !.

''Sh-h-h-h! Beware' said Jacob, putting his
hand on RIlph's mouth. "Never utter that
word again, Masons are ubiquitous, and you
might lose your life. As it is you are in danger;
for all the lodges in the city will be convsked to
ado II measures that may discover who has be-
tssyed them. MY life, as well as yours, is in
jeopardy. Promise me that you will never again
utterthe password"
"And so spoons is the passwordF' Ralph was
at last convinced that his old friend had been
telling the truth. '"Well, may l be broiled on
a IHasonic gridiron, and turned over with AIRED
hot trewel if ever halle spoons against!n 30
Ralph has most religiously kept .his word
Should he need spoon while at the table he now
asks his wife for 'sugsr-shovel,' fearing that
ifhe mentioned the proper name of the required
article some pugnacious member Of the mystic
brotherhood might respond to the Masonic pass
WORD. ....
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
Kiss nay Wife or Fight Me.

There are few married men who are not averse
TO seeing their wives kissed, but an exchange re-
lates the particulars of a case 5nsxhieh a newly
welded Benedict felt himself insul,ed because his
wife wasn't kissed The bridegroom in question
was stalwart young rustic, who was known as
a formidable operator in tsfree fgk" His
bride was beautiful aud blooming young ooun-
try girl only sixteen years of age and the twain
were at party, where a number of young folks
were enjoying themselves in the good old FASH
ioned pawn-playing style. Every girl in the
room was called ont and kissed except B., the
very beautiful young bride aforesaid, and al
though there was not youngster prcsent who
was not dying to taste her lips, they were re-
strained by the presence of her herculean hus-
band who stood regarding the party with Q sui
len look of dissatisfaction. They mistook the
self Rolling up his sleeves he stepped into the
middle of the room, and, in tone of voice that
secured attention, said: "Gentleman, have
been noticing how things have been working
here for some time, and aiu't half satisfied.
don't want to raise fuss; but" "Whats the
matter, John?" inquired half dozen voices
"What doyou mean7 Have. done anything to
hurt your feeliugsf" eyes you have; all ofyou
have hurt my feelings, aud I've just got this TO
say about it. Here's every girl in this room has
been kissed near dozen times apiece, and there 8
my wife, who consider as likely as any of them,
has not had II single Que tonight; and lst tell
you now, if she docs not get as many kisses the
balance of the night as any gal in the room, the
man that sights her has got me to fght-that 5
all. Now go ahead with your playsr', If Mrs
B. was slighted during the balance'cf the
evening We did not know it. AS for ourself we
know that John had no fault to find with u, s-
dividually, for any neglect on our part. g,
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04

'In the expressive and pertinent language Of
Scripture the constitution of the United States
'is a coren nt With deush and an agreement rih
hsW'-nun and void before God, from the first
II oment fits incep,ion-the trainers Of which were
recrsan 10 duty, AID the supporters of ,Ohieh are
equally guilty. .... -. .
cFThis was spoken. printed and cir
'culated all over the land. by William
Lloyd Garrison. one Of the great leaders
of the loyal sentiment IN the North, an are
dent supporter Of Abraham Lincoln, and
one of the loyal patriots, who never talked
treason. .a.ge '...
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
A Glin,mer OF History

"A .
t.Wbcnever itshail be clearthat tile great !O"y
of the Southern people have become conclusivsy
alieua,ed from The Unior, and anxious 10 ts'';
from Il we will do our 7oes. to forward 'hei
yicws.p - .CY3A 81" ''si '-.'
AEThis language would have hung
any Editor in Maryland; .bstas it was
printed in the Neo York TciJuns on the
a3i day Of february 1851, after tho cot
ton States had actually formed the South
crn Confelersey, 1T was alright,
The same + !itor, aftor ,Nifg lnia' and
othe States comprising ALMOST ths entire
body ofth,c Southern people diciared they
we're ..anxious to csc sps, froitptIthee tnion'
joined in the mad infuriated cry Of havoc
that earriod.te the Homestead oflthe south-
ern people, END most dsyassaashias i'ils''nan =
and merciless warfare that ever visited
the inhabitants Of earth .Iioq ,Gi or
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
A AJeweloef q woman

Fsur wears ago we were inipossession Of 'fseil-
tiles for looking out upon quiet, iru,nbls grave.
ward, situated on the Sixth avenue EARLY one
morning scanty funeral train visited tho yarn,
a lasty burial-ser,iee was pronounced over u
plain coffin the earth was speedily covered ovcrs
the mortal remains enclosed herein, and the lew
mouruers dcparted-all save one. That was q
girl about thirteen years of age, who" casting
herself upon the ground, could only sob NY
mother,r' until completely exhausted by the VI
oIencc Of her grief She recovered, after whilri
and disappeared; but the next morning she, was
at the spot, planting flowers there. EARLY every
morning, for two yenrs afterwards, that girl paid
a visit TO her parents grave. Id the season OF ,
flowers that mound bicomed like garden, and
jim winter its appearance was refreshed by several
valuablelt.le cvcrgreens, and it was re'igiohsiy
kept cleared of All unsightiy incumbrancest ,,.;,
Ono morning last week chance led US 10 tho
prave ynid, and the first object tiat met our eyes
was the girl nov n bioonins, m,rrlageaole !
maiden, kneeliug oyer her mothers fnal resting
place. and plucking away the weeds ft"ni among =,
the beautiful pcutonias, znniis, &C., which bee
,if, it. We are told ty those who know, tha.
rain or shiue cold or warm, that girl has never
failed .oucs,to make her daily lilgripage 10 mat
sacred shri5e since The morning Of ile burial;
Happy parent even in DEATH to have given birth
to such: :on.prirs. We hazard nothing in say /.
ing that the girl is jewel among her sex, and
that The man fortunate enough to wed her, VII
procure true woman, tlr,u which the earth con-
tains nothing superior. There are many INIT :
lions Of the article but this, all hearts stirred by
the commcndable. impulses will acknowledge IT.
the thing in lis purity. Few.children remember
their parents with more than common rcsa'rt
while the latter live; how beautiful to cherish
their memory and decorate their tonbs withn
ture's rarest works hen dead - Gin, Asr.i !
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
HAGERsToWN, MD, THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1867. =

ES lhe Southern people meintalneo
the unequal war upon them four years.
with. fortithde, with bravery, and suf-
ferings unparalleled in the history Of all
people. 7ooor .dt Aaa ,ilods Il .aii aJ'E
For five years they were shut ost frosa
all the world, and when the clouds Of war
were gone. humanity saw people still
brave, rcsolute and spirited but reducedtoi
the last extremity Of human suffering and
want.
They accepted the, terms of their con-
querors, which human exertioa and sacri-a
6ce could no longer arrest; and addressed
themselves in good faith, to bear their ter.
riblo doom; they found en- their return to
their homes. those homes desolate and in
ruins, their fields unclothed and brown;
their industry destroyed, their labor de-
moralized their to Hns in ruins: their cities
deserted; their country land Of graves and
tears. There was no complaint, no prayer
for aims; but earnestly and resolutely they
addressed themselves to taex new, their
ruined condition. f....,.. .... .-
Two years have passed, two years Of
wrongs, oppresSons, misrepresentation.
injustice, violence and fraud, aud yet. the
high spirit and noble sentiment that ever
animat' d that people, forbade the langua-
ge of complaint. And the world might have
believed from this long silence that there
people ? were !content, and that their
re luced state. Sas not after. all so in
toierable. =, .,..... ..,,,,. .-, a1rI, fri.
But now the terrible truth breaks over
the silCn 20 that has brooded like death
over them, they are s'arring! y
1t was the death struggle with which
they bad grappled. 1t was gaunt famine
and blasting Starvation that they were con-
tending with in that long silence. Mean
time swarms of hirclings were travelling
among them from the north, inventing
sensation fllschoods for the northern pa
pcrs.a '. - -''
Murders and butcherics, ;were the only
things these nameless, abandoned emf
saries hcralded as prevailing in the south
With no tongue to defend them, they
we're left the victims Of fasehood and mis-
representation, whilst they bravely strug-
gled with the most fearful doom that ever
dcsolated a people. y "i'7 .'"
They were held forth to tha world as
brutal cut throats, savage monsters, daring
and plotting traitors, only waiting the op-
portunity to axstes to another rebellion
Their real condition, ,cus neuer stated
And now at last when a condition, that
might appeal for mercy lin behalf of tho
most brutal savage, and the bloodicst out
Law, is shown to be upon this brave, gene
roxs, enlightened people the statements of
those cmisarics whom it is plain were
lying from the beginning is appealedfo as a
reason why the ''loyal sentiment" should
stay its hand; and exult over the ruin and
woes FAM unfortunate, fallen. enslaved,
but once proud, brave, and FREQ people.
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04

NOK and Then

ES'In the year 1903, the Legislature
of Massachusetts, passed the Loving res
olution - ....... ai . r.H.
tRasslved-That the dneration Of Louisian1
to the Union, transcends the constitutional pow
er of the Government of the Unit d States: II
formed a Rep onfederdcy to which the States uni
ted by the former compact, are not bound TO od-
here.' r.. .8T &C.. ..H @ .s .'' ...'-
Il ES-A new compact, ,7up longer binding
on the original States, parties to the Unicn!!
This was in 1903, and in loyal. sanity,
pious Massachusetts,. a. .rvet ... .., "
h In 1862, this same State of Massachu-
sets, sends the most brutal, abandoned,
and vulgar Off all her sons-Beast Butler,
to worry, torment, plunder, oppress, rob
and murder the people of Louisiana be-
cause they, in 1860, believed as Masse.
chusctts did in 1903,
1t was the deliberate opinion Of Massa-
ehusctts in 1903, that the States OF the
Union, were no longer "Jound to ADHERE
to the Union. '' 4,
The people of Louisiana were of The
same opinion in 1860. ...... ..H ...-n
But because Of that opinion, the mos
odious, revolving and shocking of all scour.
ges, was visited upon them, in the per
son Of druasenl lavAricioua, unprincipled
General Butler son of Massachusetts, was
sent TO pluuder, rob, insult, steal, inlprisor
and trample out she Spirit of the people,
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04

EyLet there be full vote on Wed
ncsday next. Let not bad roads, bad
weather or bad people prevent every voter
from depositipg his ballot. Let no enc
make the excuse that he is too busy to
spare the timo. A few hours is all that
will be required Of any ono aud this will
be compensated for in the more economi-
cal government new Constitution will
give. When Ralissl prescription proven
ted you from vating, many and bitter
we're your complaints Now that your
rights have been restored; SEQ that you
preserve them otherwise you may 1.-Two to
see them again wrested from you. The
only way to do this is to see that every
vote is polled-that every man does his
whole duty.
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04

1EThe blind, infatuated, frenzied
followers Of abolition demagogues, ell
with one accord declared in the beginning
o. the late wsr, that they meant the South
no harm; that they we're fighting for the
Constitutional rights of the people there;
that they desired that people and their
posterity forever to Je blessed ,oih the
Union. ..... .. ....
IF stranger wero now to 60 into the
South and, observing the wide and gonor-
al devastation vcgetation burned up and
extinguishcd, Villages depopulatcd and
in ruins, homes 'unroofed and perish
ing-people in rags, and starving ii
this stranger observing oil these evidences
of ruin, misery, desolation and despair, in
a land once noted for the wealth il drew
from benignant skies and prolific soil,
should ask: "What has laid waste this
beautiful and opulent land? What mon
strous madness has ravaged ii with wide
spread war? What tabled monster has
Stalkcd abroad, and with malice and NOR
tai enmity to this people, withered by the
grasp of death, every growth of nature
and humanity, and every simple princip le
of bare exstance ?" the answer of some
self-compl AGENT Radical would be: "This
damp Of death is the mere effusion of
Northern. lovep' "This people have
simply sunk under the pressure Of our
support" We embraced them with our
protecting arms, and 10! these are the fruits
Of our amity."a 'These are she ripe fruits
Of our blessed ULion," r.l
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
DETERMINATION of Negro Lcagues.

Sh6nhA1utaou vhlINCSEV ''
BIZ The Radical State Convention
which assembled in Baltimore on the 9th
ult, adopted a resolution urging the or
ganization Of Union Republican Leagues
or Clubs among the colorsd citiz ems of
this State" That there may be no doubt
or dispute abost the matter we append the
the Resolution as adopted: ......
''Resolped, That this convention earnestly urge
upon and recommend to the new State Central
Committee about to be appointed such immcdi-
ate action, through the members of that commit
tee resident in the several count s of the State,
as sha II secure the successful and thorough organi-
zation Of Unicn Republican Leagues, or open
clubs, throughout the State, and also the organ =
ization of such leagues or clubs among the col
ored citizens of this State" .... ,r. -.,.
Whether or not these "loagucs or clubs
are to meet with their white brethren will
we suppose be determined upon their or
ganization. Any distinction on account Of
''race or color" would not be Republican,
and would be gross act of injustice to
that "noble race" who under the ''starry
banner crushed out treason. .i' T1o
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04

! Ma. rAnrlsaroz on TH. FAsIlloxsS--'tT tThe:s
is one thing slrsr sail Mrs. Partingtopr 'ths
females 10 the present generation are a heap more
Independent, than they need be- VIII, ! saw a.
gal 60 by the other day that know bslongs y,
the historical class Of society with her dress Al
tucked up, her hair all buzzed up like as II stc
hadn't time TO comb it for a week., and ono e
her grandmother's nightcsps, in an awful cruna-
bled condition, on her head. Why, law, honey,
when was gal, if one Of the fellows cnue
along when | had my clothes tucked up thst
way, and my head kirered with sn old; white
rag, would run for dear life and hide out &
sight. Well, well, the gals then were innocent,
uncoaiscased creatures now they are what tie
French call "blaz.s" go. ......t,
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04

A young lady in the New 0ricaus Museum,
who goes into the lions den, Put too much po-
matum on her hair. The uisctuous odor excited
the hon sappelite, and whoa she stopped to let
him jump, over her, according to the programme
the sagncious beas, Lt oT her waterfall. Valiant
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04

DR1rrlSo TOWARDS REpuDIArloN--Gen en.l!
cral Hslpine, of the New York 'CitiseTyo'i
has recently put forth letter, purPersng Is
to give conversations of the President onIu
the subject of the national debt, in which, o.
Mr.. johnson is sail to have svenfilatedfa
his ideas on the probability of an aptago %
nistic feeling ultimately growing ups'ni theH
West and other Iparts5 of the country .
against a moneyed aristocray iu'tip Nortis, ,%
owners of the natioual luntaxcd boisdf.
What was recognized'n ms the slave ayistoet'w
rscy having been oveFthrown, the idea ho.9
that the spirit which rcpudiatcd that mnvfi
yet repudiate the national debt, or gr1 a. =
part of it, as while it was being negotiated "
gold generally ruled ut 100 per cent! pro '''N
MUM at least Tho Presid eat IL made to-
say that "the very men whose interestsiaee D.,
most icopardized are SO blind that they arond 81
practically helping to- accelerate. 10 nct'h|
check our course in this downward di''' !
rection." How. far Mr. Halpineis corrsetfi' r
in his report of the Presidents views it iaNlq
impossibieito say but it is understood thss ~
the judiciary committee, ,intho eager spir y 'h'
of inquiry which NOW aetuates them,a have eh'
sum uloned Mr.. Talpins 10 testify. in the' .
hope of getting a crumb of comfort ort efs"'7
the matter forthe purpn'cs of impsachmeHts E"'
1t is understood thatth President declnef. DC
! very properly to be held responsible for In
guagc thus attributed 70 hfnf and d'puShshed
i & l. starf n
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04
Broom Corn.

As there is constantly an increasing demand
for broom corn, it has become one Of the staple
articles Of produce in tbs country, asd u smost
profitable crop % raise in certain sections, by
those who UNDERSTAND it; for in this, az in auy-
thing else you must understand what IL to be
done and how 10 doit. Soil that will grow In
dian corn, will also produce good broom oorn.-
Never prepare soil for the culture Of broom corn,
fyou do not wish to reap the same results in re-
turn. The soil should not be plowed long be
ore planting, and it may be prepared in the same
fnanner as for Indian corn, while care is taker
to have the ground thoroughly narrowed In Sc
Letting the seed great care should be exercised il
purchasing the very best that can be procured
as it is . crop that deteriorates rapidly and thu
seed should be changed often. "
Some advocate changing the seed as often a
every other year, in order to secure a good croI
of fine brush. 70 be certain that the seed /:
perfectly good, it is always best to test some o.
II by sprouting before planting; many a failure
of securing good crop has arisen in consequence,
of neglec,ing to test the seed; too much cautiof
therefore, cannot be exercised in this respect
From The 10th of Nay 10 the 10th of June is thu
time for planting; but generally il is best to pu
in seed about the 25th of Nay. In planting b,
hand, mark off the fields in rows three feet apar
and drop eight or ten seeds in q hill. the hilll
being about eighteen inches apart. and cover
with hoe about an inch deep with fine nois
Garth Where large fields are planted, seed
planter can be used to great advantage. - 't
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04

A man in Fredericksburg, Vs., was
lately knocked down by lightning and
cured of rheumatism. lie don't recon-
mend the remedy.
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04

A Coon WIS "A gord wife is one whe puts
her husband in atthe aide next to the wall, and
tucks h m to keep warm in win,er-splits the
wood-makes the fire in the morning-washcs
her husbands face, and draws on his boots for
him-and always rcptoves the childrea when
they cat up their father ssuppcr. '..4 .',
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04

"A resolution WAS offered in the House to al
low white natufalzcd citizens in the District Ct
Columbisan an equal privilege with negroes Stei
vsns, however would not hear. of il, and it was at
Maryland free press., 1867-04-04

--''Thers is no possible error into which wise
men have not at some time fallen, nor any wrong
Of which even good men lrave not at some tins
ton ofcharity. h't ''' T.