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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26

FASHION AND FURs.-A fur dealer thus
epitomizes an experience of twenty five
years in the business
Just quarter of a century ago I entered
the fur trade, paying eighteen cents for
mink, twenty-five cents for muskrat, and
two dollars for little yellow martin skins
During these twenty-five years there have
been some wide ranges of prices; 1 have
sold a lot of mink for eight hundred dol
lars that now would bring twcnty-four
thousand dollars. Then, again. I hav"
sold lot of coon for thirteen thrrs.,nl
dollars, that in London to-day would not
bring two thousand dollars. The little
martin skin is now worth the same price
of yellow dog skin-two shillings. The
oppossum has been from three to sixty ;
and is down to eight cents War has been
one cause of these fluctuations but
that mightier power than armies, fashion
has done the most While the combined
armies of Europe could only put down
coon and skunk fifty per cent. that power
erful goddess, fashion, run the eighteen
cent mink up to fifteen dollars, and knock
ed the big black lynx muff down to four
shillings. ~. boa rw
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26
ii W'OmderfMG Inrenftan.

We copy as follows from the New York
| Sun. ..... -r...,a -r...
The conversion of the soft and fcecy
fibre of cotton into a hard and solid sub
stance like horn and ivory is one of those
remarkable discoveries which distinguish
the inventive genius of the present age
This surprising transmutation of vegetable
matter has, however, been accomplished by
different persons almost, simultaneously,
both in Europe and this country, like many
other great inventions
In England, Mr. Alexander Parker
has obtained patent for q process oftreat-
ing cotton, flax and other vegetable fbres,
to produce new material called Parken-
site; and in this country similar patents
have been granted to DIR. VIM. II. Pierson,
Assistant Surgeon in the United States
Navy, of Orange, N. j., and to DR.. John A.
M'Clelland, dentist of Louisville, KY.
These inventions are all fundamentally
alike In treating cotton, flax and other
vegetable fibre, by converting it in the usu-
al manner with nitro sulphuric acid into
pyroxiline or gun-cotton. The gun-cotton
is then dissolved with ether and alcohol to
produce collodion. This chemical prepar-
alton is the basis on which all the patents
rest The methods Of mechanical treat
ment subsequent to the chemical process
constitute the essential difference between
the processes of the several inventors, and
form the subjects of the various patents;
the results are substantially the same The
solvents are evaporated from the solution
fpyroxiline or gun-cotton by slow and
difficult processes, and the residuum,
when in plastic state, is subjected to pres
sure in moulds to form it into solid sub
stance in any desired mass or shape.
The new material is a substance as dis
tinct from the original vegetable matter of
which it is composed as caoutchouc or In
dia rubber in its natural state as a gum is
from vulcanized rubber. 1t resembles horn
and ivory in texture and quality, and like
those substances may be applied to the
manufacture of combs, buttons and various
objects of use and ornament. In its pure
state it is transparent like amber, and adj.
mits ofany shade of coloring, from pure
white to jet black. DR.. McClelland has
made special application of it to dental
plates in imitation of natural gum; and
for this purpose the purity of the substance,
as well as its great strength and the beauty
OF the color, appears to adapt it admirably.
Perfect imitation may also be made ofcoral
and tortoise shell.
The new discovery, indeed, promises to
furnish to art and manufactures most val
liable acquisition. .l-u
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26

A MAN WITHOUT MoNEY.-A man with
out money is a body without soul-a
wailing death-a spectre that frightens
everybody. His countenance is sorrowful,
and his conversation is languishing and
tedious. he calls upon an acquaintance,
he never finds him at home, and ifhe opens
his mouth, he is interrupted every moment
so that he may not finish his discourse,
which it is fearful will end with asking tor
money. He is avoided like person infec-
ted with disease, and is regarded as an in
cumbrance to the earth. He is awakened
in the morning by want, and misery ac-
companies him to bed at night. The ladies
discover that he is an awkward BOBBY, the
landlord believes that he lives upon air,
and if he wants anything from tradesman,
he is asked for cash before delivery.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26
cW@ The origin of confirm

~ The origin of combining juries from
meat and drink is thus given The Gothic
nations were famous of old in Europe for
the quantity of food and drink which they
consumed. The ancie.lt Germans, and
their Saxon descendants in England, were
remarkable for their hearty meals. Glut,
tony and drunkenness were so very COM
mon, that those vices were not thought
disgraceful, and Tacitus represents the for
mer as capable of being as easily overcome
by strong drink as by arms. Intemperance
was so general and habitual, that no one
was thought to be fit for serious business
after dinner. Hence according to DR.. Gill
bert STUART the restriction upon jurors and
jurymen to refrain from eating and drink
ing, and to be even held in custody, until
they had agreed upon their verdict
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26

PUNNINa UPON NAMES. No proper
name can escape being turned into ridiculc,
by adding to it droll prefix. Lyon, a
great coxcomb, to his serious distress, was
everywhere greeted as "Dandy Lion" No
man was ever more annoyed than he was
by this ridiculous joke, and great was his
relief when he inherited an estate, with the
privilege ofassuming the name of"Winder. )"
Had he laid aside his absurd style of dress,
it is possible he might have thus escaped
the ridicule to which he had thus exposed
himself; but his relentless companions
merely altered his nickname, and he was
ever afterwards known as "Beau Winder.n
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26

CLOSE QUARTERS AND A SMALL DRAFT
A lady who was going to New York via
Fall River, just before Thanksgiving, no.
ticed sitting near her in the cars, little
Irish girl, with plethoric carpet-bag by
her side. Very soon the peep of chicken
was heard, and soon after an asthmatic at
tempt at crow. Passengers pricked up
their ears and opened their eyes wide at
these sounds, but no one could imagine
whence they came. Soon came fresh eff
fort at crow, when the lady asked the
girl ....-..-......
Have you chickens in your bagG
"Yes, ma'am replied she. clam taking
them to Fall River" a.H
But" said the lady, "they will be smoth-
cred" .s
"Oh, no." said Biddy, there's plenty of
room, and a fine draft through the key
hole" @ .- .. o..
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26
HAppy OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

A HAPPY REJoINDER.- Oxford, some
twenty years ago, a tutor of one of the col
leges limped in his walk. Stopping one
day last summer at railway station he
was accosted by we'll known politician,
who recognized him, and asked him if he
was not the chaplain of the college at
such time, naming the year. The doctor
replied that he was. II was there said the
interrogation, "and knew you by your
limp" SWELL" said the doctor. sit seems
my limping made a deeper impression on
you than my preaching" "Ah, doctor, u
was the reply with ready wit, lit is the
highest compliment we can pay minister
to say that he is known by his walk rather
than by his conversation"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26

A WISE JUDGE.-A countryman brought
complaint before the village justice that
one of his sheep, which had been missed
for some time had been found in the flock
of another villager. who refused to give ii
up. The defendant swore that the shep
was his. There were no more witnesses
summoned, and the judge had to decide
between the two parties who, each, stoutly
maintained their rights. The wise magis-
trate left the decision to the sagacity Of
the animal itself; he ordered the sheep to
he brought into the court, and after forbid.
ing any interference of the contending par
ties, turned it loose. The sheep walked
straightway to the plaintiffs sheep-fold
and the court entered judgment, with costs
against the defendant
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26

s-Sy@ Archbishop Whcatley was endeav-
oring to elicit candidates idea on the
market value of labor, with reference to
demand and supply, but being baffled, the
prelate put question in this simple form :;
If there are in yourvillage'two shoemaker
with just sufficient employment to enable
them to live tolerably, and no more, what
would follow if third shoemaker set up
in the same village 2 What would follow,
sir 2 said the candidate, why, a fight to be
sure.'
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26
Valuable Hotel Property

IN BEL AIR, Md,
AT SALE
THE subscriber offers for sale the valuable Ho.
i tel Property, situated in Bel Air, Hartford
Co., Nd, and known rs
THE EAGLE HOTEL,
being the same property occupied by the late
William Richardson, and now in the occupancy
of r. N. Hanna, Esq.
The House is large and conveniently arranged,
and capable Of accommodating a large number
of guests.
There is also on the property Stone Stable with
capacity for 80 head of horses. Also fine dce
House, and every outbuilding necessary for a
first class Hotel
The property contains about
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26
Road Notice.

THIRTY DAYS after the first publication OF
Il this notice, application will be made TO the
County Commissioners for Hartford county,
to open n public road, commencing NJ a
bounded white oak of Robert Fife and Brothers
and John Barton's land, running through the
lands Of Robert Fife and Brothers, Amos Day,
Jetemiah Lowe, Jr., and others until it intersects
the public road running from Charles Sroads to
Corbin Taylor's, at or near the northeast corner
of jeremiah loves field. -vs4
Feb. 18th, 1889.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26

ApvERTIsEMENT.- Kentucky editor
writes as follows: Wanted, at Thu of
flee, a bulldog, of any color, except pump
kin and milk, ofrespectable size, snub nose,
cropped ears, abbreviated continuation,
who can come when called with raw beef.
stake, and will take his ''pound of flesh"
from the man who squirts tobacco, JUICE on
the stove, and steals our exchangesr'
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26

eY Sir Walter Scott, in lending a book
one day to friend, cautioned him to be
punctual in returning it. "This is really
necessary" said the poet in apology "for
though many of my friesds are bad arith-
aaeticians, l observe alhost all of them are
good book keepers"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26

s- A lady seeing man in the gutter,
said she was afraid he was dead. Pat who
had been near enough to smell his breath
exclaimed: Faith, and wish had half
his disease"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26

Road Examiners Notice.
TNHE undersigned Examiners, appointed by
l. County Commissioners for Hartford county,
will meet on the ground.
On TUESDAY, March 10Th, 1869,
At 70 oclock, A. NJ,
to ascertain and determine whether the public
convenience requires public road to be opened
at or near the mouth ofRoysten McClung's lane
and running through the lands of Curtis Sitter
and Elijah NJ. Stansbury, to the pubic road
leading from Flies SAW mill To the Pennsyl
wanna line near the residence of William Amos
of JAMES.
WIN T. CLARK,
CALEB WRIGHT,
N. Ii. NELSON,
febl2 Examiners.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26

e5y- A young lady in Iowa City reques-
ted dry goods clerk to show her some
lavender kid gloves. Being shown several
different shades of color, she was contour
ded with the colors, and asked, (which of
these colors is the laoenderest :"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26

EY>"You don't seem to know how to
take me-" said a vulgar fellow to gentle
man he had insulted. "Yes, Iado,n 5said
the gentleman, taking him by the nose.
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2netital
FIR the 4A:pis G Mteitigencer.
Memory.

All tonight in memory's chambers,
There thy hidden day-dreams lie
Thou art busy Dlnking piantoms
0fthe past with hopes that die.
Thou hut tellst Of joys that fed me,
OF the loved DER whom the tree
Bends its shadow, till my sad heart
Murmurs at stern Fate's decree.
Words there are in nemory's pages,
Uttered by false lips Of one,
Burning till fancy hearing
What passed years agone-agone.
Ay by bitter fIlsenoss cheated,
Hearts gtown cold and faces stern,
FINDING where it trusted doubling
Where it loved but bitter scorn,
Say to my heart grown weary
Lift to where no changes come
Hide, U, Memory hide thy pictures,
Sadlened thus by darkest gloom
February 4th. 1869 EB.H
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26
WILLIAM RICHMOND.
Cabinet Maker and Undertaken

chop on s. II, Reasin's Square. Residence opposite
and adjoining Odd Fellows Hall,
IAvRE DE GRACE, MD.
Respectfully informs his friends and the public that
he Manufactures and Repairs all descriptions Of FURNI-
TURE to order, with economy and dispatch.
He is also prepared to give special attention to CON-
QUOTING FUNERALS in any part of the county, keep
ing Walnut and Poplar C0FFINS constantly on hand
Also, COVERED WALNUT and MAHOGANY CASKETS
and Weaver's Patent AIR-TIGHT C0fFINS supplied OH
short notice,
Rs~ Remember the address, and you will be better
pleased than by going to the city or anywhere else
Terms strictly cash. au2S-1y
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1869-02-26
I M p ORTANT NOTICE
TO FARMERS!

MAKE YOUR OWN PHOSPHATE
TNHE undersigned, having purchased of All
house & Winemilier right to manufacture
and sell their celebrated Fertilizer in Dublin Dis
trict, in now prepared to sell individual rights
Every farmer can, after obtaining one OF these
rights,
MAKE HIS OWN PHOSPHATE,
at a cost of from SIS to $l8 per ton, equal t.
many OF the best fertilizers now in use, thereby
saving from SOS to $50 per ton. By paying
$40 Receipt will be given, with full Printed
directions, for making this important Fertilizer
explaining the mode and manner of manufac
turing the same. Individual rights can be OBJ
tanned of the undersigned .
feb5-ly ANDREW B. LINDSAY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-28

LUTHERAN SYNOD OF PENNSYLVANIA
This body assembled at Reading on Monday,
and in a report off its proceedings we find the
following tia
Rev, DIR. D. F. Bittle, of Roanoke Col
lege, Va, was requested to make a state
ment in relation to the condition of the
church in the South He said that the
Southern General Synod had six synods in
connection with it in North and South Car
dina, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia ~
They had been driven out of the Old Gen
eral Synod, and had formed separate organ
izations. They had prepared church hymn
book, which was similar in its main features
to that prepared by this synod. The power
ty of the people was very great At the
close of the rebellion there was no grain to
SOW and no implements of husbandry avail
able
He solicited in feeling terms contributions
to these Churches aud spoke favorably of an
earl y union between the Pennsylvania Synod
and the Southern Churches. He said in
view of the strong southwark tide Of German
immigration: if the Lutheran Church we're
true to'herself, she might be the church in
Virginia, where her recent progress has been
greatest.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-28
Valley News.

Land buyers are becoming thick in the
Valley, they bring plenty Of stamps with
them, just what we want at this stage of the
game.-.Shenandoah Herald. n
The lanyard property owned by j. i
Williams, Esq, has been sold to Dr. JOSEPH
Irwin, Of this place, for two thousand dol
lars Shenamdoah Herald.
We learn that Mr.. J. P. Windle OF New
Market, had his leg broken by vicious
horse, at Louisa Court House, short time
go-,ShenamloaA Herald.
We are sorry to hear that our young
friend Milton Crabil, was injured by falling
through cattle stop on the Railroad neal
the New Market Depot, we did not learn the
extent of his injuries, but hope it will prove
nothing serious. Shenandoah Herald.
SALE OF Town PROPERTY. The lot on
West Back street, owned by J. T. Williams,
| has been sold to Col D. H. Walton This
is one of the most desirable building lots in
the place. Price paid-$400.-Shcnam-
doah Herald.
MISUNDERSTANDING other advantages
of the Valley of Virginia, in these latter
days, when the papers are filled with report
ed cases of hydrophobia, we have recently
heard. from authority of most unquestioncd
weight and intelligence, that disease is
wholly unknown in the Valley.-Clarhe
Courier. i9
Senator Mason, after an absence Of many
years, returned to Winchester on Saturday
He was met at the depot by large num-
Der of friends, including the members Of the
bar; and is now the guest of Joseph II.
Sherrard, Esq Mr.. Mason is looking in
vigorous health, and age seems to have dealt
gently with him. Winchester Times
The BANNER TowN-The visit of Granp
Lecturer Young seems to have created a
breeze of excitement on the subject Of Tenn
perance at Newtown. Since Mr. US lee
ture in that town on Saturday night, one
hundred and forty having signed the pledge,
and the balance of the population are about
to do SO. Newtown is claimed to be the
banner town of the State. = Winchester
Times
NAf Dduucl v. IGODluSOn S farm near
the Natural Bridge containing 375 acres
was sold at auction of the 11th inst. for
Sic, 40 an acre. Mr. Franklin Stearns of
Richmond was the purchaser The farm
was sold under a decree of the Circuit Court
Of Richmond, and it is supposed the con-
frmation Of the sale will be contested, on the
ground that the price paid was not equal to
the value of the property .-Leaimgton Ga
zettc.
A HAPPY FAMILY If the holding of Of
fetal position is likely to afford happiness,
then the Chapline family of this county
ought to be supremely joyful. They have
their noses to the public grindstonc, and are
perfectly content that the sovereigns should
grind away. Look at this little record, and
they say whether Grants care of his rela-
tons can beat it. We have as
Judge Of Circuit Caurt- Jos A. Chapline.
Clerk Of Circuit Cout--Wm. A. Chapline
deputy Sheriff. Thomas Chapline
assessor. Of County Seat Corporation
Isaac Chapline, ST. a.b jdaa1 ~ ai
C7erh IN Post 0Hice--Little Josie Chapline.
Spirit of Jeferson.s brn sgia - al
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-28

PoL1rrcAL EXCITEMENT IN VIRGINIA.
Gov. II. III. Wells addressed the colored
people at West Point, Va, few days since.
During his remarks he gave utterance to
some sentiment which grated heavily upon
the ears of Beverly B. Douglas, Esq, for
many years a prominent member Of the
State Senate from King William county,
Although not of a personal nature, it was SO
construed by Mr.. Douglas, who gave the
Governor the "d-n lie" E. W. Massie
instantly arose and stated that if Mr.. Doug
las had friends present it would be we'll for
them to urge upon him the propriety Of leav-
ing the ground. This inAamed the immense
assemblage Of negroes present, who, already
highly enragcd, rushed at Mr.. Douglas. At
great odds, he resisted successfully, for a
time, the onslaught, but was finally borne
down by the mob, and his life placed in
great jeopardy. Two bFathers. Benjamin
and Lieper Robinson, interposcd and endeav-
ored to rescue Mr.. Douglas, but were dash
ed violently to the ground, and horribly
bruised and mangled. The life of Mr..
Liepcr Robinson was despaired of last Fri.
d.v
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-28

Judge Paschal and other Texans had in
teryiews with the President on Saturday in
relation to the election in that State, and the
President reiterated what he said some days
ago, that no election would be ordered either
there orr in Mississippi until after the 'ir-
gnia election Some day early in August
will, however, be certainly determined upon.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-28

BIsHop SIMPSON ON WOMEN SUFFRAGE
Bishop Simpson is of the opinion that the
tide of drunkenness and immortality cannot
be stopped, especially in our great cities, un-
TIL the ballot is given, to woman. At the
Methodist Conference in Richmond, Indiana,
this sentiment was received with great
cheering.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-28

and guardians to allow their children to q,o,o
up IN ignorance and vograncy.
Thus have we ehdeavored to lay before
you: as concisely as we can, some of the
serious objections to the "expurgated Con-
stitution." Consider the subject we'll, one
and all, and we are satisfied, you will not
only register but vote to save your people
and State from the horrors of reconstruction
under the expurgated but not purified Con-
stitution.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-28
New Advertisements
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machines The purchaser has the right to test
his machine before he obigates himself to keep it,
Personsin want of a machine will find it to their
interest 10 call and examine the Excelsior before
purchasing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-28
MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL CONVENTION

MEMpHIs CoMMERCIAL CoNvENTIoN. -
Memphis Tenn, May 2a.--The CONNER
cial Convention held an evening session on
Friday, and adjourned sine die at II, 80
that night. A resolution requesting Con-
gross to put the telegraph system of the
country under the control of the Postmaster
General was adopted.
A resolution was adopted requesting Con
gress to prohibit the building of any bridge
on the Mississippi, above the mouth of the
Missouri, with less than 400 feet span, OF
on the Ohio, below Pittsburg, less than 30(
feet span
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1869-05-28

Ex-PREsIDENT PIERCE IN BALTIMORE. -
He is in excellent health, and exhibits all
the vital force. suavity, and courtliness, that
has eyer SO much marked his character
While at Baltimore he was constantly occu-
pied in the reception of visitors National
Mtelligeacer, I'D