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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-06-25
The Egis- & aIntelligencer.
BEL AIR, MD, JUNE rs, 1859.
The FrOphef,s Tomb.

The PrOphef's Tomb.
Mohamrned the Prophet of Allah, lies
buried in the city of Ell Medinah, and
all the world of Islam goes up to his tomb.
About this tomb there hangs great deal
OF mystery. The vulgar story of the sus-
pended coffin, has long been exploded,
and the question now seems to be, wheth-
er there is any tomb atall2 Lieut.. Burton,
who recently made a pilgrimage to the
holy cities, in the disguise of an Afghan
Dervish, furnishes the most reliable infor-
nation upon this point We learn from
his narrative that, although thousands go
yearly to Ell Medinah to see the tomb of
the prophet, yet no one ever saw it. i
In one corner of the grand mosque of
that city is chamber supposed to be en-
tirely walled up with stone or planking,
inside of which the pilgrim is told, are the
tombs of Hahammed and the first two cal
iphs, Abubeker and Omar But this walled
chamber is surrounded, outside, with cur
tain, somewhat like four-post bed. No
one is permitted to look behind the cur
tain, except the eunuchs who at times re-
place it with new one, and they say that
a supernatural light surrounds the tombs
that would strike with blindness any one
that would have the temerity to approach
it. This story is now universally believed
among Moslems.
Outside OF the curtain, leaving a narrow
space between, is an iron filagree railing,
which serves to keep the crowd from close
contact with the tomb. After many pray
ers and prostrations the pilgrim is made to
approach small window in the railing
through which he catches glimpse of the
curtain. The exact place of Mohammed's
tomb is distinguished by large pearl ros
airy, and peculiar ornament. suspended to
the curtain, which the vulgar believe to be
"a jewel of the jewels ofParadise" Lieut..
Burton, however, says, to his eyes it resem-
bled the ground shoppers of glass, used for
the humber sort ofdecanters Through the
window in the railing the pilgrims are expec-
ted to throw their contributions, and the
treasures of place are kept in the narrow
passage between the railing curtain. The
amount is said to be enormous, which Lieu
tenant Burton doubts. No one is permit
ted to enter this passage except upon the
payment of an extraordinary sum.
What there really is behind the curtain
seems to be matter of great doubt. The
Moslem authorities are divided In opinion.
Some say there is no wall behind the cur
tain; Others that it covers square build
ing of black stones in the interior which is
thetomb, while Others say there are three
deep graves, but no traces oftombs and last
ly, Lieut.. Burton strongly suspects that the
burial place of the Prophet is entirely I'M
known, Certainly the eunuch's story of the
binding light that surrounds the Prophets
tomb, looks like a priestly gloss to hide
defects Yet all the world of Islam goes
up to pray at the Prophets tomb, and mil,
lions believe that he now lies there with
blooming face and bright eyes, and that
blood would issue from hia body if wound
ed, for no one dares to assert that the holy
one is suffered to UNDERGO corruption.
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BEL AIR, February 22d, 1869.

MT. IL. T. 1)UtUNG
Dear Sir:-Mr. Herman Stump purchased tons
Of listers Bone" for me- which applied 10 wheat.
very much pleased with it, and consider 1t prime
article. Yours, JOHN ARMSTRONG.
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The .aGScftOn0fe Brothers.

The following extraordinary instance
of the affection of three brothers Though
pagans) to their mother, took place in the
city of Mecca, the capital of Japan!
s@These three sons, who were in state of
indulgence, worked night and day to main
tain their mother; but as the earnings of
their labor were not sufficient for that
purpose, they formed a very singular reso-
luton. A proclamation had been issued
by the CUBIC, that whoever should seize q
robber and Conduct him bound to the
magistrates, should receive considerable
reward, They therefore agreed that one of
them thoud pass for robber, and that the
other two should carry him bound to the
magistrates, that they might provide sub
sistence for their mother. Having cast lots
who should be the victim, the lot fell upon
the youngest, who suffered himself to be
bound and carried before the judge, to
whom he declared himself criminal,
though innocent of any crime. He was
Immediately thrown into prison, and his
brothers received the promised reward
Before they departed, they were DESTROYS to
take leave of their brother, and all three
embraced each other with great tenderness,
and shed abundance of tears. The judge,
who happened by accident to be in place
from whence he beheld this scene, not be-
ing able to comprehend how q criminal
should show so much affection to those who
had placed him in the hands Of justice,
caused the execution to be suspended, and
ordered one of his people to follow the two
brothers, and mark the place to which they
might go. AS soon as they came home,
they related to their mother what had hap
pened but the poor woman, when she
heard that her youngest son was in prison,
began to weep, and giving vent to the most
lamentable cries, said she was resolved to
starve rather than live by sacrificing the
life Of their brother. Co. said she, carry
back the money you received, and restore
me my son if he is still alive; if he is dead,
think no more of maintaining me, but pro-
vide coffin, for I will not survive him.
1.-THE servant of the judge, who had fol-
lowed them, ran Immediately to hismaster,
and gave an account of what he had heard.
The judge sent for the prisoner, Intercepted
him, and obliged him by threats to tell the
whole truth. The young man having made
full confession, the judge sent a report
of the affair to the CUBIC, who was 80 affec-
ted with this noble action, that he was de-
sirous of seeing the three brothers. When
they arrived at the palace, he praised them
for their filial affection, and gave to the
youngest, who had offered to submit to
death in order to maintain his mother,
pension of one thousand five hundred
crowns and Of FIVE hundred to each of his
brothers.'' tfEtf& 4 &Es.#tsR
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LISTERS PURE BONE

will be sold at the following prices:
Delivered at any point on the Z. W., b. r. Rim
barrels S3S; in bags, Si1.
At our warehouse in Bel Ar-n barrels s41 in bags,
81.
CO. Grain and all kinds of Country Produce taken in
exchange.
Chop, Mill Feed, Oats, Com, &C., also Clover and
Timothy Seed for sale.
Agents for Woods Mower aud Self Rake Reaper Buck.
eye Horse Rake and other Agricultural Implements,
BOVINE & RICHARDSON,
feb26 At the Old Stand, Bel Ai., Md.
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Is the most perfect vegetable compound Of altera.
lives, toncs diurecs and daphoretics making the
most effective invigorating, reuevatng and blood
cleansing cordial known to the world
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For restoring Gray Hair to
its natural Vitality and Color.

ened, falling hair checked, and bald
ness often, though not always, cured
by its use. Nothing can restore the
hair where the follicIes are destroyed,
or the glands atrophied and decayed.
But such as remain can be saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
of fouling the hair with pasty sedi-
ment, it will keepit clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deleterious substances which
make some preparations dangerous and
injurious to the hair, the Vigor can
only benefit but not harm it. If wanted
merely for
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BEL AIR, February 18th. 1860.

lHr. r. Z. B02cne. =
DEAR SIR Il used Listers Zone" both wheat
and corn in 1sfS, and entirely satisfied with the
suit. l shall use it again the coming season.
Respectfully, WIN. III. DALLAM.
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HAIR DRESSING,
AS. WHEELER s. SON,
HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTERS,
Ann uEAIERsIN

HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTERS,
AND DEALERS
PAINTS, OILS. GLASS, PUTTY,
VARNISHES, LEAD, BRUSHES, ZINC. &C.,
No. 81 Richmond Street. near Richmond Market BALTIC.
Branch Shop at Hampton, near Woodbury.
All orders for HOUSE and SIGN PAINTING, GLA-
ZINC and g RAINING promptly ATTENDED to- Estimates
given and experienced workmep to all parts of the
city country. All work entrusted to warranted to
give satisfaction Persons will ten per cent by
giving us call. oct9-tf
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FOUNTAIN GREEN. Febrn

FOUNTAIN GREEN, February 18th, 1869.
Mr.. .R. T. Bogps:
DEAR SIR The eleven tons of Listers Bone" which
purchased from you last spring gave entire salts.
faction and believe it the best and cheapest Rene
in the market. You will please put my down for
seven tons this spring. Yours, respectfully.
G. ". GRANT.
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DR.. I. S. Bell, Of Louisville, giving some remuis
eences OF the great Brecknridse family of Kentucky
III the CONFECTIONERY relates that years ago whe,
the Rev. John Breckenridge was living in the North
and had arranged for a controversy with the Rev
John Hughes, OF the Catholic Church-then not as well
known as afterwasd, but represented az of rude
oVefbeatIng Enthusiastically all of the family were
gathered around the home hearth, when, after the as
suined characteristic Of the Rev John Hughes had
been fully discussed the venerable mother opened her
snuff hox and seized large pinch of snuff between
ner thumb and finger. and, rs she did SO, remarked
thas she wished it was =" naming one of her
other sons He Strengthened himself up his face beam.
ing with proud eAultant triumph over the material
selection because to her Judgment they all deferred
long pause ensued the pineh of snuff was still in
abeyanee, aud the silence was at length broken by
the inquiry, why, motherfn . Because" she re-
Piled, taking the snuff at the moment, John is
too much of gentleman for this controversy with
John Hughes"
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sIasIFIcANT PlcrURE--A simpler picture-one
easier to understand from descripton-was never
made, than that photographed on Promontory Point,
Utah. on the 10th nt at the completion Of the Pacific
railroad
About one hundred feet OF unlnid track had been
LETT for the ceremonies of completion. Both parties
having made all the necessary arrangements the ties
we're thrown down on this open space, and the en-
poyes Of each company approached with rails to fill
the gap. The workmen On the eastern side were
European immigrants, those On the western section
we're Chinese. The Celestals, it is surnised, were
conscious OF the importance Of the OCCASION aud of the
TACT that they were eyed with curiosity by the strangers
from the East but their faces no expression ex-
oep thst Of the lack Of any expression at all This,
however Old not hinder them from welding the pick
shovel and sledge with consummate dezterity. The
aoorers from the East worked WE'LL but evidently with
desire to attract attention and make an IMPRESSION
At II Al says an eyewitness, the European and
As'atc soldiers OF civilization stood face ncc in the
heart Of America There was sonetbnr aubr,a i,
chat meeting.
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4 few days since, in the Supreme Court, at Lock.
port New York, dog occupied the seat Of an absent
Iuryman. The presiding Judge turned to the counsel
and remakng that all the seats in the Jury box were
dlIed, asked was he willing to proceed The COUNSEL
remarked that " while the follow might do for Judge
he WAS not willing to iase MS 10. juror" There
you'd have been precedent for dog sitting as asso
cate on the Judicial bench On occasion, Curran
the great orator. pleading before Judge, sopned and
denly in HE speech go on, Mr. Cnrran, am listen
ing" said the Judge " thought" said the LAWYER
zish significant look at huge Newfoundland dog
that the magistrate Was fon ZIG, thought YOUR lord
ships were consulting -
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The Carpet-Dagper.

She Wore Wreath Of Roses
He bore patent coffee-pot the day when first met
And pedd)ed tins from door to door, in weather cold
and wet
He had very scare-erow look. Methinks | sec him
now
No vest torn pants, worn boots stained coat-an old
hat On his brow.
But once again saw him--a earpet-bag he bore
He slonched propeller tug bound for the Southern
shore;
he looked half starved and hopeless, and with alb
ject air.
Tie pleaded with the captains clerk to pass him for
half-fare.
The next time saw him, twas in the Southern land,
Surrounded by ragged crowd, . woody -pated band
He stood upon barrel, and he cursed the Southern
white,
And called each Pompey brother DEAR each Dinah his
delight.
And yet, more, him, signs of want were
there,
In fashions garb he was arrayed and pompous his
air;
His cheeks standing out with fat his purse
filled W tn gold,
AS Governor he robbed the whitesthe negroes he had
sold.
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10 discriminate socially against the negro msta,
very happy admission: :"
Every man in a free country, even Governor
has right to decide for himself on such personal mat
ters as concern himself only and that among gucb is
The selecting of his own guests"
Undoubtedly the right Of selecting his guests and
associates should belong to every man in free coun
try To the hotel landlord as well az the bouserenar
70 the patron at the theatre in the car and Mt church
aa well as the guest at the dinner table That is what
white people believe, but the Republican, np to the
date OF the foregoing handsome acknowledgment, has
always disputed. New Orleans T;mas
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FRANcE.-Aecordng to accounts the recent polit
cal excitements in Paris have not been without ar
alarming effect upon society. An unwholesome air Of
desperation is said 10 be noticeable among the higher
circles, though fores"eing and preparing for OF
those chaotic punges which mark, ut ALMOST regular
intervals, the political history of France. As index
of this state Of feeling, correspondent overheard the
following remarks from discussion progressing in the
intervals of a coion at recent State ball 5--
'If am to die" said a young and beautiful girl
II would rather he beheaded." Not l. - responded
her neighbour; would rather be massacred in the
street, one has so MUCH less time think of il before
hand" ..r 4 .... .. .m
A cheerful subject for converse this on such
ca%ion but yet sufficiently indicative of the prevailing
dsquetudc. Well, after all. when it does come, it
will be nothing new--only another Marie Anroinettt
and Princess IaInballe given to history-thatS all.
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SIMON kAHN'S
IIV ERY STABLES
Corner of Edwards and Texas Streets,
.. SHREVEPORT LA

eEE9ssa4t-HHas chased this well known estab
<slaaS@Sas-4 k-sER lishment and put it in fine or.
der throughout would inform his friends and the public
generally that he prepared to accommodate them
at all times with saddle horses, bugges hacks car
riases, etc, of The best description and reasona
BILE terms as they Re had any other establish.
ment. Horses will be kept by the month, week. day,
single feed Gentlemen from the country, wishing
to visit New Orleans, any point the river, by eav
ing their animals with me- have them carefully and
faithfully attended The ostlers are experienced
and attentive and ready day and night to attend
to the wants of customers
have on hand splendid new hearse, and will give
prompt attention 10 all orders for funerals
Horses bought and sold. Horses and mules sold on
commission.
Thankful for past patronage, I respectfully solicit
continuance thereof, pedglng myself to do all in my
power to merilit.
fe26 IF SIMON KAHN
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lay delegation in the Methodist Espcopal church Of
the United States will probably be at rest forever next
month. The contest will be one Of the most impor
tant in the history Of this denomination and will be
marked by peculiar feature. which may be regarded
as significant sign of the times The sisters Of every
church have been employed to the SUBJECT and
they will doubtless exercise the franchise the first time
in casting their ballots change the present mode Of
representation. 1t is optional, believe, with the
churches TO hold the election at any time in June but
Hie vote must be taken hetore August
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BUTLER ON THE RECONSTRUCTION ACTs.-The recent
visit Of Gen Butler to this city, and his prolonged in
terviews with the President have been mentioned in
these letters, with ntinaon that did not despair
OF getting at the bottom of the mischief in his busy
brain. which he seeking Off cal aid to ulct upon
che South.
have not yet been altogether successful, bnt may
safely state that his suggestions whatever their pre-
else character may have been as to remedies, were
based upon these propositions, which he holds to be
selfevident:
]. That the principle upon which the reconstruction
laws based in far these laws may be supposed
to afford any guarantee of future Radical power at the
South is utterly unsound In support of this view he
urges that not one in TIN of the negroes possibly
be the recipients OF the boons proered for their sub
serviency-frst because what is offered is necessarily
limited to very few; and, secondly, for the reason
that what is offered mere Offices, State and Federa)
she negroes as general thing are incompetent to
avail themselves Of That the bulk of this class OF
voters must necessarily, therefore, depend hereafter
Tor bread upon the landowners and that consequently
they must very soon be guided b? them.
g. That the reconstruction acts were avouedly ex-
detrimental, as The says is by the frequent aban
donmen of them to make room for others more str1.
gent; that it has already been determined to unsete
the condition of things in Georgia. and that Congress
will be careful before adopting the constitutions of
Virginia, Mississippi and Texas to secure beyond per
adventure, more substantial guarantees for the perma-
nent domination OF the loyal North, which advanced
legislation, he contends, will work dissimlarity and
incongruy in its application to different parts Of the
South, and consequently render imperative total
abandonment OF it, and the substitution of plan ap-
pilcabe to all alike and Effective in imposing 10y
atty upon the South in all future time.
These are Butler ideas. Of course they certainly
reach the point of again throwing OF the Union all
the rebel States nov "represened or the require
ment of an alteration OF their political and social sys-
tenn in the fundamental particular embracing and equi
poise OF persona! influence and power irrespective of
race Or color | am not positively informed, as have
said, of Buffers proposed remedy But what can be
mean short of division of landed property at the
south by some arbitrary coutrvace or some specious
lie supposed to be quite sufficient gull the politi-
clans OF the South:
Washington correspondence Baltimore Gazette
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TnE 2. E. CuuKcn-Nesg Causs To-. Eeeitsa.eu

THE P. E. CHURCH--Ne,c Cause for Ercitenenst.-
Saws Chicago dispatch, of the Ali:
cause for excitement in the Episcopal churches
of this city, has st been developed. II appears that
on Monday Bishop Whitehouse notified Rev Mr.. Che
ney pastor of Christ Church, that he must the
omission of the word "regeterate in the baptisnai
service. But Mr.. Cheney states that he cannot con-
scientiously use it. The Bishop has given him until
next Monday to decide and either the word be
dragged from the ministry. tits said that Mr. Cheneys
congregation warmly support him.
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RELIGEoUs CONDITION OF THE WoRLD-From Schen s
Almanac for 1869 gather the following statistics of
the religious condition of the world
Total population, 1875, oo0ooo; increase on last
years reckoning, 14,80Oo00 Roman Catholics, 1885,
434 900 increase on last year, 900 Protestants
100, 1886, 900; increase last year. 1886 00O East
ern churches, l,47S, 600 Total number christians.
377747, 900, or about wothrd per cent Total heath
en- population 997 253, OD0 increase over last year,
6,4hS,0o0, or less than oncseventh per cent In
crease of Protestans nearly four per cent? of Roman
lists less than onequarter of per cent These are
but estimates and approximations, but think they
truly present the drift of things In the United States
the Roman Catholics reckoned by Schem at s. OnO,
900, gain on his statement of last year half million,
or eleven per cent The Protestants 81 600 900
gain of 2,000,uo0, or exactly eight per cent. He
leaves 2,560,oO0 outside of either of these great re-
ligious divisions, among which are to be included
heather Indians, Jews, unbelievera, Spritualiss Nor
mons etc, though he attempts such Classification
Last year he reckoned 1891 of these amorphou<
element, an increase OF 65o,00O, or onethrd Ten
thousand white inhabitants belong to the Greek Church
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OFERwoRE.- was William Pitt, dead at forty
nine, carrying the British Empire his shoulders for
quarter OF century, and attempting carry pint
Of port vine daily and pinch Of opium in his stomach
and laundering in uid-ocpan from this 0ypr.cnrgn
What a wreck was that when Brinsley Sheridan went
to pieces the breakers Of intemperance and over
work There, too, was Miraheau, that prodigy OF
strength and health, Of versatility and splendid talent
killed by the overwhelming labors and exctementS of
the tribune and the orgies of Cypran hets Sergeant
S. Prentiss attempted the double task and if ever
man might with impnnitg, he could athlrcnna hcalth
a"d marvellous mental gifts. Said Il distinguished Mis-
sissppi lawyer, Prentiss would up oil night gam
bling and drinking, and then go into court next day
and make better plea in all respects than could or
anybody else at the bar Of our State, though we
studied our half the night and slept the rest" He
tried it, and in trying burned to the socket foryone
years the lamp Of life that had been trimmed to last
fourscore draft upon the constitution in behalf of
appetite is just as much draft as in behalf Of work
and if both are habitualy preferred together, bank
rrptcy aud ruiu are sure and swift r-
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An irrepressible boy Of FIVE years who was always
compelled to keep quiet on Sunday having grown
weary toward the close Of Sabbath day frankly and
honestly approached his excellent but rather strict
father and graseiy said Pa lets have little spirit,
na fun This was too much, not only Tor the gravity
but for the strc.ness Of the father and for once he
Jet natur caper" until bedtime.
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SHREVEPORT
CARRIAGE REPOSITORY
MILAN STREET (near Edwards

w WINS. n. MN DIE
"oUl.D respectfully inform old patrons and the
w public in general that she will keep constantly
on hand an extensive assortment of
Coaches, Barouches, PhaetOas, ROckaWaya
Bugsies. Jersey Wagons, &C.,
all of the highest finish warranted of the best material
and manshp and which will be sold at the very
lowest prices.
The Blacksmithing, Wagon Making and Car.
riage Business will be carried on at the old stand of
Robson & kimble, corner of Milan and Edwards sts.
in all their branches, and all at the lowest prices
- All work guaranteed. ial5 II