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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-12

significance beside the guilt Of allowing
the President TO murder at will through
ali those States. Mr.. johnson and the
seven assassins who shielded him from
impeachment are the head Ku-Klux.
For every sacrifice made to carry this
election, for every dollar spent, every
life lost, every household clothed in
mourning or gaunt with starvation and
want, William Pitt Fessenden is respon-
sible. But for him the whole rebel South
had been whit and mum, law triumph
ant, life safe, industry effacing the marks
of war and thankful men eating honest
bread in peace. What pillow Of thorns
that mans conscience will spread for
him, if bad heart ever allows his brain
TO tell him the truth. Idle bsbblers in
some journals talk of the vote against
Impeachment as if it were only an honest
difference of opinion. But no such dis
tinction obtains in that case. There are
truths so plain, there are cases when
guilt is so atrocious, that the weakest
brain would see them did not bad heart
close up the avenues of intellect. If we
could suppose Seymour so honest as
really to believe what be says, that would
not in the least relieve him from his
share Of the murders at Andersonville,
since nothing but corrupt heart-bru-
talized by lifelong effort to look at
slavery and not hate it-would have made
it possible for him to stand by and not
feel his responsibility. !.
So with the loss of impeachment-if
we can suppose any one of that infamous
seven honest, it was bad heart that
made him blind.
We owe those rebel States q govern
ment. Congress has undertaken to re-
construct; and it demands allegiance.
Consequently it owes protection. We
see the dilemma in which Congress
stands. A very delicate question it is
how to apply any remedy to such state
of things as the article we copy from the
Boston Daily Advertiser pictures in
Georgia. Chronic obstacles like Fes'
sender and Trumbul, wrapping them
selves in legal quibbles, will sit calmly
dogmatic till the loyal blood shed at the
South tides up to the Senate hoor. But
we have Senators who are men as we'll
as lawyers. We look to them to find, or
make, a remedy. Let not the weary
winter wear away till the 4th of March
without cure. Let US not exemplify
the truth of the French historians tauut ::
"Despotism does great things illegally {;
Liberty dses nothing at all-accordiug
to law" The constitutional amendment
authorizes Congress to see, by appropri-
ate legislation. that its provisions are
carried out. We look for such legisla-
ton in the very first week of the next
session, which we trust will be held, at
least, as early as November. Bring such
violations before the Supreme Court,
first providing bench which Democratic
hattery can not buy with the bare prom
Use of mess of potage. At any rate, it
this is government, it can andis bound
to protect its citizens--let us us see it at
tempt, at least, to do this duty.
Reputation of money debts is bad.
But the Reputation of the FIRST duty of
government = protection - deserves
"lower Deep" compared to which the
hell ~ with which the Tribune threatens
greenback repudistors, would be heaven.
WENDELL PHILLIPS.
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The Supreme Court.


From the Knoxville Press and Herald, Nov. 8 |
Legal timber must be scarce in the
Radical party, out of which to make Su-
preme Judges, or else Gov. Brownlow,
who governs the State of Tennessee, is a
very peculiar man. Just before the Su-
preme Court should have met here, the
second Monday of September last, there
was a vacancy of all the members of the
court. The Governor, instead of order
ing an election, appointed Judge Smith
for West Tennessee, in ell probability a
very good appointment. But he could
find no one in Middle Tennessee fit for
the place, so be left it vacant.
For East Tennessee he appointed Hor-
ace Maynard, who was member of Con-
gress, to Gil the place of Judge for q
hundred days. When the time for hold
ing the court, the I'd Of September, rolled
round, Judge Smith and Mr.. Maynard
occupied the bench; but no court was
holden, for on solemn consultation It was
concluded that it was at least doubtful
whether we had legal bench or not
Court was adjourned until Thursday last,
the 9Th day of November. No court,
however, appeared.
Now we understand that Governor
Brownlow has appointed Judge Shackel-
ford. Supreme Judge, to hold the Court
at Knoxville, which can sit only for
three weeks So soon as Supreme Court
terminates here, Judge Shackelford, we
suppose, by his Excellency the Cover
nor, will be reappointed Chancellor for
the Middle Division Of the State, aud the
Governor may possibly find some one
else in Middle Tennessee to fill this i'm
portant position until be may choose to
let the people elect according to the
Constitution eft State.
zBut this is not ell. Horace Maynard,
who was appointed temporarily to be Su-
preme Judge in September lat, and TO
preside until he was elected to Congress,
fearing he might lose bis place and SAL
airy as CeDgressmau, declines 10 accept
the place with this fearful contingency.
Aud We understand Judge Llcky, who
is nov Chancellor Of the FIRST District,
has been appointed Supreme Judge Of
East Tennessee for thirty days. During
that time be viii probably resign his
Chaucellorship, aud at the end Of the
thirty days will Be again re-Appointed
Chancellor.
There may be a Supreme Court held
at ROCKVILLE during this month; and, al
though We may have no ohjection TO any
of the iodges who may preside. yet. with
this sudden and temporary organization,
no enc viii hsve much respect for their
decisions. and II they should be respected,
they never will Be considered as much
lav.
We conclude from this announcement
that the timber for q Supreme y1dge. Of
the Radical party, in Middle and East
Tennessee, is scarce.
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him, but in vain. Miss Sanford was
found not to have been seriously injured,
and she was escorted back to Mr.. Deer
ipg's residence. Her hat and the anony-
nous letters are now in the possession
of the police detectives, who are en-.
deavoring to ferret out the assassin. We
regret to state, however, that the chances
for the arrest OF the scoundrel are not
good. The attack was made so suddenly
that Miss Sanford had no opportunity to
see the face of the individual, nor even
fair chance to notice the kind or color of
his clothing. fk
Since this event several letters have
been sent 10 Mr.. Deering's residence, all
of threatening nature, but by whom
they were written or for what cause re-
mains a mystery which the future only
can solve. There is entertained one
solution to the attempted murder, but
this may or may not he correct. The
statement was made to US by Mr.. Deer
ing, and we give it as substantially re-
lated: miss Sanford's parents formerly
lived at Lyons, Clinton county, Iowa,
and were quite wealthy. A brother of
her father and bis wife lived in New Or.
leans, and the family of the former
Mary being the only daugbter-went to
New Orleans to pay her relatives visit
there Miss Sanford was then quite
young. She is now sixteen years of age.
While at New Orleans, her father and
mother were stricken down with yellow
fever and died there. Her uncle and
aunt subsequently moved North and took
possession of the Sanford estate at Ly-
ons, Iowa. They cared for Mary, as re-
lations should, aud lived in comfort and
ease upon the fortune of her deceased
father. Mary always passed and was
known as the daughter of the surviving
Sanford until very recently, when the
facts were made known to her that she
was living with her uncle; that her
father was dead, and that the property
which she supposed belonged to her
uncle was really her property. These
things were made so clear to her that she
could not fail to understand them, and
she began to assert her rights under the
circumstances. From that time she was
regarded by her relatives as q dangerous
person TO them) to have about the
premises. Grievances, real or supposed,
it NJ matters not, came thick and fast, and
Miss Sanford, having previously formed
the acquaintance of the Deering family,
who were then engaged in the dry goods
and millinery business at Lyons, was af-
forded shelter by them. About two
months since the Deerings returned to
Detroit and opened place of basi-
ness, the same as that managed by them
in Iowa, on the corner of Sixth street
and Michigan avenue. They brought
Miss Sanford with them and she has
since remained with the family" This
is the story as related to us by Mr.. Deer
ing, and he informs us that it is true
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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05

How TO JUDGE POULTRY As the holidays are
approaching, the following hints in regard to the
selection of poultry may be regarded as ''seasona-
BILE ~
A young turkey has a smooth leg and a soft
bill, and the eyes bright and the feet moist. Old
turkeys have scaly, stiff feet. Young fowls have
tender skin, smooth legs and the breast bone
yields readily to the pressure OF the finger. The
best are those that have yellow legs. The feet
and legs OF the old fowl look as if they had seen
hard service in the world Young ducks feel
tender, under the wing and the web is transparent.
The best are thick and hard on the breast Young
geese have yellow bills, and the feet are yellow
and supple the skin may be easily broken by
the head of a pin the breast is plump and the
fat white. An old goose is unfit for the human
stomach.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05

COMING Thanksgiving day, the dUdnt courier
OF the Ia, py holiday season, has come and pass
ed pleasantly and we doubt not that many, as
they partook OF their thanksgiving turkey,
thought happily Of the coming Christmas and
New Year Those festival days will soon be
here; in less than four short weeks, kriSs Arm
gle viii delight the children OF the land with bis
annual Christmas visit; in less than five weeks,
eighteen hundred and sixty eight will be num-
hertd with the years that have elapsed since the
world was spoke into being. few more dur
nal rotations OF the earth, and Christmas will
be al our doors, with all its sacred associations,
its ho, memories, its mirth, its gaties and re-
jocings. Preparations are already being made
for the happy season. In town and country
shop aud store windows are being packed with
suitable holiday goods, and all are invited to
purchase now, while the best choice can be made.
We doubt not that many vendors Of such articles
will use the columns OF the Union, 10 tell the
public where such goods may be found, and this
course we very greatly recommend. 1t will be
from the stock OF the parties who thus advertise
that glorious old Santa Claus will fill his budget
before he makes his entry into our houses, by
way ofthe chimney, ION the night before Christ
mas The children will look for the veteran
Saint, aud welcome his coming, and the old and
middle aged will greet him with a cordial well
come Let the jolly old fellow come on; he is
the most popular and beloved of all our annual
visitors
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ENTERTAINMENT AT LUTHERvILLE.-We were
lone of many" who enjoyed, on Thanksgiving
evening, one OF those frequent en- tertainments at
Luththerville Seminary which always repay
those who have the courage to travel mile or
so to seek pleasure. The rendition of the char
acters in the tableaux, charades, &C., given on
the evening named showed that there were some
pains taken to make the affair success, and re-
feet credit upon the manager, 1--WE think We know
who that was, and we hope it will be tried
again ere long There was very little of same
ness in the entertainment, but diversity which
promises well for the future, and we say TO the
aforementioned naanager-M Madam, try it again.
We also had some fine music on the occasion,
which was given by singing class under the d.
Tection of Professor Nussear and ii 'spoke for
itself"
= We give credit and offer our congratulations,
to those who took part in the exercises. They
did well so well that we don't feel at liberty TO
ptrticularize, only we must favorably men
ton our friends Taia- RidReiyandr .Emory.
sge-sey I'D their parts admirably, ana many who
witnessed their acting anne to the conclusion
that they had mistaken their VOCATION" and
that the cultivation OF their talents would make
them as famous as Clarke or Owens in the rem
diton of the laughable incidents Of life.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That the
IN undersigned Examiners, appointed by the
County Commissioners of Baltimore county, ga
the PETITION of Victor Surratti, and others, for
the laying out and opening of County Road,
b, ginning at point on the Falls Turnpike
road. between the fifth and sixth mile stones,
and running thence through the property OF
the Washington Factory Company to Mt. Wash
ington Station ON the Northern Central Rail
road, :,
Having taken the oath required by law. will
proceed, on the premises, on
Monday, December 14th, 1868,
al 10 o'clock A. NJ,
to execute the trust reposed in them in aeeor-
dance with the Act of Assembly in such cases
made and provided.
CHAS. A. BUCHANAN,
JOHN W. WARD,
JOSEPH JACKINS,
Nov. I4.-5t Examiners.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

RELIGIous.-Ourc church going friends should
bear in mind that Rev. Bishop Ames will preach
at Highland Avenue NJ E. Church, on the Phil
adelpha road, near the city limits, on to NOR
row Sunday morning, at III o'clock. The base
ment Of the new edifce will be dedicated, and
we-trust that the services may be largely at
tended.
MASONIC FuNERAL.-We mentioned last week
that William A. Mackey, son Of Richard G..
Mackey of Bentleys Springs, in this county,
had met with a sudden and violent death, while
in tho discharge of his duties as a conductor on
the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad. The body
of the unfortunate young man was brought
home to his distressed parents and on Thursday
Of last week was consigned to the grave with re-
ligious and Masonic services the funeral being
attended by Bentley Springs Lodge, of which
the deceased was worthy member.
We have heard, also, fuller particulars Of the
deplorable accident. 1t seems that about year
ago Mr.. Mackey was severely injured by falling
from the cars, but recovered sufficiently to re-
turn to his duties His e,esight had been af-
fyctrd by his INJURIES and this, it seems, was the
immediate cause Of his death. He was conduc-
tor ON a fast freight train, and had been in the
habit OF passing along the tops OF the cars, ne
knowing the distance between the cars, and step
ping from one to the other insinctivey. On the
uay OF MS Death "a longer coupling iron nau Wltn-
out his knowledge, been placed between two Of
the cars, which placed them at greater distance
apart lie was passing along the tops of the
cars as usual, and when he came TO these cars
between which the long coupling had been placed,
made his usual step, but of course, fell between
them, and met his death. He was not injured
very greatly, externally, only one heel having
been ruin over, but received severe confusion
in his right side, and it was this that proved IA
tai lie lived about one hour after being thrown
from the cars.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05

THE AMERICAN AGRICULTURIsT. 1t seems to US
that the great merits of this valuable monthly
are not properly appreciated or else it would be
in the hands of every farmer in the land. 1t is
really an Invaluable publication, and its subscrip-
ton price, $3.50, is simply mere nothing COM
pared to the benefits which may be derived from
its regular perusa. 1t is published by Orange
Judd, New York, and although there are large
number now received in this county, We trust
that that number may be largely increased against
the New year, for its teachings and recommends
tions would if followed out, result in the benefit
of our citizens
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05

The STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION assem-
bled at Hagerstown, Washington county, on
Tuesday last. In addition TO the delegates whose
names were published last week, Mrs. Mary A.
Shealey, Miss Mary Matthews and Miss Steven
son, of this town and vicinity, were present.
Rev. R. G. Haslup, pastor of Epson church, de-
livered very greatly admired address on the
first day of the meeting. The proceedings are
full of interest, and will doubtless tend TO the
great advancement of the Sunday School cause
in MARYLAND.
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TRUSTEES SALE
A VALUABLE FAM.

A VALUABLE FAM,
FLOU RING MILL Il SAW MILL.
TIME undersigned, as Trustee, will sell at
i Private Sale, FORTY ACRES OF AzzxIk
LAND, in a high state of cultivation, fHSAf
more county. This property is inn -.
proved with asA LARGE NEW FIGURING
MILL, four stories high, with thirty feet over
shot, four Run of Burrs and all necessary Ma
chinery in excellent order. A Fine New Dwell
ling, and all necessarr out-buildings.
ALSO,
SEVENTEEN ACRES OF LAND,
In the same locality, of which Four Acres are
CLEARED, the balance heavily TIMBERED.
CHRISTIAN NEWHOUSER, Trustee.
Apply to the Trustee on the premises, or j.
T. Ensor, Towsontown. Feb. 1T.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05

DEATH OF CENrENARIAN.-There died on
Monday of last week, on "My Lady's Manor, !"
in this county, at the ripe age o. Ito years, a
colored man named Jack Cox. Jack" as he
was Familiarity termed in the neighborhood, was
well known, and was quite a character. He
was the body servant of the late Richard Nc
Cav, Esq, and had passed the average du-
ration oil human life on the birth of that gentle
man. in 1892. He was twenty-five years old
when Washington resigned his commission, in
1888, and attended Mr.. John McGaw, the father
Of his ''young master, as he always called him,
in Annapolis on that occasion. Of this and
many other "reminiscences of the olden times Jack
delighted to converse. Mr.. McGaw died in 1915,
and in consideration of the services of his faith
tul old servant bequeathed him his freedom, gave
him a little farm, and settled on him an annuity
Of 500 per annum, which was punctually paid
to the day of old Jack 5 demise by Mr. McGaw's
representatives.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05

CouRT.-Our Court was in session on Satur-
day last, engaged in hearing argument in e
case OF Walter I. Ailender and John Perdue u.s..
Geo. II. Carman exceptions to ratification of
sale made and reported by R. ]. Cuttings attor-
ney. The case will De further argued to-day.
The regular December term will commence on
Monday next
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05

ACCIDENT On Saturday morning last, alady
visitor Al he residence Of B. F. Sparhawk, in
lhe ihirs a5s--sst this county, while descend
ing the stairs with small child OF Mr.. Spar
hawks in her arms, accidentally fell to the floor
below, and both she and the child were severely
injured Dr. VIM. Kemp rendered prompt SER
vices, and e lady and child are in an improv-
ing condition
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05

New MATING. We notice that a fine new CO.
Goa mating has been put down in the Grand
Jury room in the Court house. The Court room
itself badly needs some new furniture, and we
trust that the commissioners will attend to it at
an early day.
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NJ Q It I . Ell
WASHINGTON MUTUAL RE-
LIEF ASSOCIATION.

NOVEMBER SIXTH. 1865
M ILL insure the life of any in good
w health, male or female. for the small
sum of SIX DOLLARS. and One Dollar and
Ten Cents after thirty days notice of the death
of member. 1t is proposed to increase the
number to 5000, that each member will be
insured for the sum of FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS, that will be paid after 40 days no
tice of death. ! his is the best and cheapest
mode of insurance ever offered to the public
and the safest as no panics can breakit. Eve
ry member Is his own Treasurer and only call
ed on when member dies, to pay in the One
Dollar and Ten Cents.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1868-12-05

SALE OF LASD.-Jas. w a0wings, auctioneer.
sold On Tuesday of last week, for Hon. Steven.
son Archer, trustee, is acres of land situated
on the old Hartford road, eight miles from Balti-
more, i being the real estate of the late Peter
Miles Eli ,h Stansbury, one of the hei-., 4oe-
came the purchaser at $50 an acre, making a
total of S4 42e
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p. WEBB. RI. N. hkRR
WEBB g. MERRYMAN,

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WEBB g. MERRYMAN,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
GrOcers g. Commission Merchants,
No. 100 N. Calvert Street,
BALTIMORE, ND.
rINHE undersigned having associated them
1 selves for the purpose of conducting the
Wholesale and retail Grocery, Liquor and Cen
eral Commission Business at 100 North Calvert
Street. Baltimore, beg leave respectfully to lE-
form their friends and the public generally,
that that they kssg aaas.aallE: on hAnd slsAgs eae
GROCERIES d LIQUORS
of all kinds, and of the best quality, consisting
TEA, COFFEE, SUGAR,
Flour, Hams, Eggs Butter and Lard,
SOAP, FISH, SALT,
CANNED FRUIT,
PICKLES,
PRESER YES
JELLIB6,
Raisons, Citron, Dried Fruits,
Oranges, Lemons, Apples,
Nuts, Figs,
CHOICE WINES & LIQUORS
of all kinds, which they are prepared to dis
pose of at the very lowest Wholesale
and Retail Market Prices.
Mss- Highest market prices paid for BUT
TER, EGGS, &c.
Orders and consignments of all kinds solicit
ed, and prompt attention paid to the sale 81
GRAIN, and all kinds of Country Produce.
J. FRANKLIN WEBB,
HENRY N. MERRYMAG.
Oct. 10, 1S6S.-ly.