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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06
The History of the Tune of epixie.n

The Memphis Post tells this story Of
Dixie; "In the first place, the song and
chorus OF 'Dixie' was composed aud mr.
ranged by Dan Emmett, u member of a
travelling. minstrel party. who, while in
Mobile in the winter of lS4T-'4S, heard
some negro laborcrs singing on the
levce while loading steamboat with
cotton. The thought struck Dan that
with little change Of measure it could
be made good song aud walk around,
which generally winds up a negro min.
strel concert. Dan arranged it and
produced it. 1t became a success, and
was sung aud played all over the coun-
try by all the bands.
ain the spring Of 1861, Mrs John
Wood came to New Orleans to play an
engagement at the Varieties Theatre
During the time she appeared in Broug,
hams burlesquo OF Pocahontas. At
the first rehearsal Of the piece every.
thing went well till near the close Of the
second act; Tom McDonough (now agent
foi the LeflingwelD, the proinpter, got
up Zouave match and drill by twenty.
two ladies', led by Susan Denim. Every,
thing run smooth, but the music for the
march could not be fixed upon Carlo
Patti was leader of the orchestra and
he tried several marches, but none suit
ed MeDunough--onc was too slow,
another was too tune, another not
enough spirit"
AT length Patti struck up the negro
air of Dixie. That will do, Patti
the very thing, said Tom, aud Dixie
was played aud the march gone through
with, aud the chorus by all the charac-
ters. At night it received double
encore. aud pueihontas had run, aud
from that time out tho ,trects and par.
lors Gang with Dixie Tho war broke
out that spring, and the military bands
took it up, aud Dixie became to the
South what the Marsellise Hymn was
to the French. Aud that's how Dixie
became the popular war song OF the
South
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06

The Oldest house in the United States.
jim Neponsent, Mass, was built by John
Minos abeut the year 1870. 1t is still
IN good repair, and the Minot family
still hold possession Of it. In 1870 it
vas attacked by three indians during
the absence of the male portion OF the
family. A female servant aud several
children were 10 the house. The girl
hastily Dbarricaded the door. and seized
a loaded guo. The FIRST Indian attempt
ed entrance by an open widow, but Was
met by shovel Of burning Goals from
the Fireplace, which was thrown in his
face BY the girl Another savage, who
appeared at the window, was shot dead,
and che survivor beat a hasty retreat.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06

Among the atrocious appointments
that have disgraced this administration
is that of Ashley to be Governor OF
Montana. Even the New York Times
cannot ,tand that, but says mildly:
A good many curious and question:,
BILE things have been done in the mat.
ter oil appointments to olhce, during the
last five weeks;--but the most curious
aud the mus questionable Of them all,
is the appointment by the President,
with the advice aud consent OF the
Senate, of james VI Ashley to be Gov.
cruor OF Montana. = The records
vi the House OF Representatives contain
abundant evidence Of his public cor.
rupuon, Of venal.ty, voluntary and con
fesscd, in high Office; and il there be
any pretensc OF official virtue left 10 the
governWent, that We should think should
prevent his being appointed to still
higher Office by an Administration
which came into power under the most
solemn pledges Of reforming abuses and
making integrity the Supreme law OF
the government.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Tue CHEATED TERM' is COMING.

The summer months will very soon be fairly
ushered in with their sultry weather aud long
train Of diseases. II is the season when nature
can do little in recuperating our exhausted
strength. and when We are required To fortify
our physique against the dangers arising from
the universal Prevalency of sick The only
true safeguard is that sure and reliable tonic
and invigorator MISIILERS HERB BITTERS,
which Is Endorsed and recommended by the
medical faculty and by unnumbered thousands
Of persons in every city, town and village in
the country, who have tested It's remedial vr.
tues, and by its aid preserved or recovered
their health. 1t will purify the Blood and Sc.
cretions; cure every form of Indigestion, and
afford immediate relief In cases Of Dysentery,
Cbolic, Cholera, Cholera Morbus, and kindred
diseases. Provide youself nop against time
Of need. Delays are often dangerous
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06

Estate Of BqrJara Birier, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Sub
IN scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Carroll county, letters Of Admins
tration on the Personal Estate of
BARBARA BIXLER,
late Of Carroll county, deceased. All
persons having claims against said Estate are
hereby warned to exhibit the same within
six months from this date, otherwise they
may be excluded from all benefit of said
Estate. Those indebted are requested to
make immediate payment.
PETER BIXLER,
apr 20,-it Administrator.
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Road Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given by the under
IN signed that application will be made
to the County Commissioners for Carroll
county, at their next meeting after thirty
days from the date hereof, for the location
of a new county road commencing Mt a point
north Of Big Pipe Greek, near the Otter
Dale Mills, on the county road leading from
said Mill TO Union Bridge, and running
thence across the said creek through the
lands of James Bostian, and to intersect
the aforesaid road "a g ~
JOHN z. HARTZELL,
ap22--5t and others.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06

The largest Australian Nugget on re.
cord, weighing two hundred aud ten
pounds, was found in the Douuelly dis.
trict, only two inches below the surface,
by two poor Cornish men, John Deasou
aud Richard Oates, The net price re.
ceiscd b., them was $4,000. ls9
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06

Dispatches from Tennessee state that
a riot occurred ut Brownsville, 10 that
State, Sunday night, which resulted in
the killing OF one white mau aud two
negroes. One white maB was mortally
wounded. TIE riot originated iu the
threat of negro to kill white man
who had given him some offence.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06

Commander Meade, of the United
States steamer Saginaw, has avenged
the murder OF two American traderi in
Alaska by burning one town, three vii
lagos OF thirry:fve houses, Two forts aud
eight canoes belonging TO the natives,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06
Notice % ne Stockholders Of he Frederick

Notice 10 The Stockholders ofthe Frederick
and RnasylUania Line Il. II. Co.
NJ Office is hereby given that after thir-
IN ty days from the date hereof; to.wit /:
on the I'D day of May next, the second in.
siallment of twenty per cent of all stock
subscribed by the stockholders of the Fred
erick and Pennsylvania Line Railroad Co.,
will be due and payable At the Fraklin Sa.
wings Bank Of Frederick stockholders
are hereby notified to pay said insiallment
when the same shall BIO due ss aforesaid.
Stockholders who have not yet done 80, are
requested to pay in the one dollar per share
on each share Of stock held and subscribed,
as required by the charter.
By order of the Board,
JOHN LoATS, Pres't.
JAS. McSnERRY, JB., Sec'y.
ap 23.it
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06

The case Of Muml:r, the aspirit pho
tograph' Spectator, which has for some
days past been upon trial 10 New York,
was dismissed on Monday, as il was
found impossible to make out o perfect
ly clear case OF fraud.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06

Quick WoRK The Lancaster Ee.
press of the lIth ult. says: The three
story brick house, which Mr.. Mishler
is erecting in Middle street. which was
to have been completed from foundation
to roof, inside aud out, 10 thirty hours,
i, is expected will be flushed this even.
in making the tue twenty hours in
stead ol thirty At III o'clock this
morning the roof WAS un, aud the way
things were progressing at that tilue
there was every indication that the
whole thing would be mpleted at the
hour for stopping work to day. aud the
house ready tor occupancy tomorrow
The bricklayers completed their work
in twelve hours, including one hour
lost in waiting for brick. Thirty.nine
thousand brick were used, aud the ten
bricklayers averaged four thousand in
that time. The plasterers aud carpen.
tors are away ahead Of time, and Mr..
w. ii. Pool. the painter, is confident
that he can put on the finishing touches
before shutdown. A large number of
persons visited the scene to-day.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06

A man in Boston,, few nights since,
rode a velocipede (with grooved wheels
upon a tight rope, twenty feet above
the heads Of his audience, while another
man performed antics on tiapcze at
tached to the velocpede.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06

General DIS, Stanley, writing from
Fort Sully. gives up1all hope of making
peace With the Sioux. nation, and says
that they are impudent aud defiant, and
ridicales the idea of an Indian peace,
uniortauately for the theory Of the
Friends commission.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06
PENSIONS 70 rur soLDIrns oflslg

PENsIoNs TO THE SOLDIERS Of 1912.
Col. Nicholas Brewer, tho agent for
most Of the pensioners of the State who
by aet Of the Legislature receive pen.
son tor having served ia the war of
ieiz, aud the widows Of such M are
deceased, has received the installmen,s
dus on the 10th March, and will com.
mence paying of such as are entitled
10 the same.-.Saa Of Monday.
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apriiI5-tf
TINTED STATES -+
" INTERNAL REVENUE.

TINTED STATES
y INTERNAL REVENUE.
ASSESSORS OFFICE, Arm DISTRICT, Mp, !
HAGERsTowS, April 9Th. 1869. I
The annual assessment for Frederick, Al
legany, Washington and Carroll counties on
INCOMES for The year 1868, and
SPECIAL TAXES,
and TAXES on Carriages, Watches and
Plate for the year 1859, being about com
pleted, notice is hereby given to all whom
it may concern tina, lists of said assessments
will be open for inspection at the Office Of
the Assessor in Hagerstown. Washington
county, on the FIRST DAY OF MAY,
and continue open for inspection until and
including the 10th day Of said month. during
which period land not theroafter) the A sses.
sor will hear appeals in ,nriting, relating to
any erroneous or excessive valuation or as.
sessments returned TO this office on the an
nual list for Internal Revenue from Incomes
and Special Taxes.
JOHN VAN LEAR,
aplo-4t Assessor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06

The aow Of emigration from Ireland
to the United States this year promises
to excel that of any previous year. The
great majority OF the esaigraBis arc 60
ing to the Wcst.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06

TIME County Commissioners for Carroll
Il county will meet at their Office 10 the
Court House. at Westminster, on MON
DAY and TUESDAY, 9Th and 9Th Of April,
and every Monday and Tuesday nntilthe nth
aud 18th of May, to make transfefs and
abatements.
All persons interested will sttaad, as no
attachments or transfers viii be made after
the 18th Of May.
Persons making application for trApsfcrs
Of property viii be required 70 comply With
the following sections OF Article 81 nf the
Code OF Public General I.aws;
Section IL. Whenever amp persQn shsll
make application for any allowance ar de-
duction on account OF the sale, transfer,
alienation, loss or removal Of any properly,
or the collection or payment Of aby public
or private seeurity fpr money, the Ceunty
Commissioners, or Appeal Tag Court, shall
| interrogate him on oath in reference tnere-
| to, and the disposal OF the same, and cape.
cially inquire Of him TO whom the ssne
has been sold or transferred, and the
amount Of purchase money, or the money
collected, and how the same has been in.
vested,
Section 10. They shall also interroeste
said person on oath in reference 10 any &C.
| QUESTIONS or Investments made BY him
and not already ssseased, and the amount
| Of all snch acquisitions and investments
shall be added TO his assessal,lc property
and IL be refuses to answer, no 1Ilowauc,
or deduction shall be made ON his nssesa
ment
BY order Of the Board.
1 JAMES hl.izzARp,
mar zo-st clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06
HELMBOLD'S

Those who Desire Brilliancy of Complexion
must purify and enrich the blood, which Helm.
holds Concentrated Extract OF Ssrsaparilia in.
variably does. Ask for Heimbold's. Take no
other.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06
THE MARYLAND
Life Insurance Go.

OFFICE in Company's BuHfding, No. 10
W South Street, Baltimore. Policy holders
participate In the profits. Al Policies Nom
forfeitGble.
PRSslDEsr.-G George p. Tbomas.
SgoRErARY.--A. X. Ford.
DRBcroas. --Hamilton Easter, Allen A. Chap
man, George p. Thomas, Hugh Sisson, Hiram
Wood, George II. Miller, VIM. Deyries, Chas.
Webb, Thomas Cassard.
These gentlemen are well and favorably
known as among the best commercial men In
the State. This Is
THE ONLY MARYLAND COMPANY.
Its success has equalled the expectations Of
its most sanguine friends. It's rates and diyi-
dends compare with the Oldest and best COM
panies in the country. 1t is emphatically
OUR COMPANY,
gotten up to afford opportunity for all to In
sure without sending money out OF the State,
II must be clear to every intelligent mind,
that II we would secure the largest prosperity
to our State, aud people individually, We m uit
home.
The laws of trade. commerce, sdfinterest
and eli-respect combine 70 make this the Com
pany OF Maryland.
Reconsideration. WIN. N. Hayden, j, L.
Reilsnider, Jesse Reifsnider, N. 1. Gorsuch,
Levi Burlington.
MEDICAL ExanrsEhs.-Drs. Mills, Herring,
Beltz, Martin, shaw, Darlington, Manakee,
hehring, Correli, Kelly, Crawford, owings.
LOOK TO YOUR INTERESTS,
and insure at once. Persons wishing 10 insure
would do well to consult the above.
A. j. MYERS, State Superintendent viii
attend our courts and travel through the coun
" % transact the business Of the company.
Now gentlemen, you have the chance 10 Ia
sure 10 good and perfectly reliable Compan,
under our own supervision.
| Go- Applications may be obtained from IN,
Agent, 7. o. GRMEs, Esq., Westminster, Md
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06
HELMB0LD'S
Concentrated Fluid Extract
SarSaparilla
EEADIcArEs EGUPrIvE aud ULcERAT,vR DISEASES
Of tho
THROAT, NOSE, EYES, EYELIDs, SCALP,
AND SKIN.

NNnEi iss'f StabI,
AND SKIN,
Which so disfgure the appearance, Puraing
the evil effects OF mercury and removing all
taints, the remnants Of Diseases. hereditary or
otherwise. and Is taken by Adults and Children
with perfect Safety.
Two Tablespoonful Of the Extract Of Sarsa-
parilla, added to pint Of water, Is equal to
the Lisbon Diet Drink, aud one bottle Is equal
to a gallon Of the Syrup of Sarsaparilla, or the
decoctons a. usually made.
An Interesting Letter is published In the
Medico- Chirurgical Review. on the subject Of
the Extract OF Sarsaparilla in certain affections
by benjamin Trayers, 7. Il, s., dc. Speaking
oil those diseases, and diseases arising from the
excess of mercury, be states that no remedy is
equal to the Extract Of Sarsaparilla its power is
extraordinary, moro so than any other drug am
acquainted with. II is, In the strictest sense,
tonic with this invaluable attribute, that II Is
applicable to a state OF the system so sunken.
and yet 50 irritable as renders other substances
of the tonic class unavailable or injurious.
HELMB0LD'S
Concentrated Extract ISarsopariUa,
Established upwards of IS years. Prepared by
II. T. HELMBOLD,
aprilS-2m 694 Broadway. N Y
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06

AN closing ont my Stock Of READY.
i MADE CLOTHING, at cost, 10 make
room for Spring Goods.
! am also Agent for the Singer Sewing
Machine. 4 consider 1t the best ever IN.
vented, come and see them.
apI.4t N l. GQRSIIru
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Westminster Nd,

wM. n. HARMAN& co.
TAKE this method Va Acknowledge their
kind regards to a generous public for the
very liberal support they have received, Il
has far exceeded their expectations, They
now assure the public generally, that, with
enlarged facilities for doing al kinds Of
work generally done il the hest Foundry
and Machine Shops in the whois country,
they are ready TO furnish every artiele In their
line--such in part, as
THRESHERS,
HORSE POWERS,
SPRING TOOTH WHEEL HORSE
RAKES, PLOUGHS Of all kinds aud
variety, Including the 0hnstead Patent
Revolving Land Side Piough,) Corn Shell
lers, aud Agricultural fmplements generally,
at prices as moderate MS any other eztsbiish-
ment esn afford 10 furnish The same, gnaran-
,eeing at ell times all Machinery manufsc-
tured BY Us.
Having jast completed a new and very
extensive Foundry. we are now ready 10
supply CASTINGS Of all kinds, Of superior
| quality and finish ct short notice.
By prompt attention TO Business. and .
determination to maintain the standing and
credit Of our msnufactory, we hope to merit
and receive a continuation OF the public
favor heretofore SO generously given.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1869-05-06

HALLS, Rings, Barrefs's. Woods and
Ii Mrs. Aliens Hair Restoratives, and
Lsens' kathairon, for sale By y
mar II Hopper & Bilal<f.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-04-02
FOR GROUP,

The Balsam will be found invaluable, and may
always be relied upon in the most extreme
cases. .4-g
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-04-02
ESTA 1913.
Seeds! Seeds!
Fresh and Genuine GARDEN SEEDS deliv-
cred IN all parts Of the Country
at Baltimore prices. free of
additional expense

WE have on hand large stock Of GAR
w DEN and FIELD SEEDS, partly of our
own growth and partly selected with great
care from the most reliable English, French
and American Growers, and feel confident that
we can offer as great inducements to the farm
ersas any other Seed House in the country.
We have prepared list Of prices at which
we will send Seeds by mail, free ct postage, to
any part of the country. This, however, does
not apply to heavy Seeds. such as Peas. Beans,
Corn. &C., as the postage would be much great
er than the profits.
IFDon't fail to SEND FOR A ClRCU-
LAR, which will be sent Immediately upon ap-
plicaton.~ - = -
- E. WHITMAN s. SONS,
SEEDsMEN,
% and "a S. Calrert Street, Baltimore, Md.
And manufacturers aud dealers in every des-
cription of Agricultural Implements
and Machinery.
Country Merchants and Druggists supplied
on most liberal TERMS dec liam
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-04-02
The Empire Triumphant

{ The superior meritsos these Sewing Machines
~ nov established beyond . question They
take the FIRST prizes at every Fair for SIMPLICITY,
Errn. alikc on both Sides. The Machines run
noiIeless, perfectly easy, and do the largest
sanke Of work. fsgl :, a.,
Agents required; liberal discounts allowed.
lond for circulars, samples, &c. to the princi.
EMPIRE SEWING MACHINE CO.,
294 Bowery, New York.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-04-02
p3ANesPWATBg,
VIM. A. POND 4 CO.,

e : g VIM. A. POND & CO.,
Piano Forte and Music Dealers. No. 81 Broad
Vey, New York. Established nearly 30 years
3" '''# R3AMosR0A12
n oar own make, equal to any, and prices much
hwer than those Of other first class houses.
The Parlor Gem 7.Octave Tiano,
a handsome rosewood cases, medium size, is the
kaudeomest and best Piano ever made, and the
prices exceedingly low. Every instrument full
u warranted five years. Send for price-list -
We have always on hand all kinds of musical
Last, uments in great variety
IAND INSTRUMENTS of Brass and German
silver. warranted correct in tone, at prices much
bosow other manufacturers.
VIOLIN STRINGS.-We keep thevery choic-
ct and best strings that are made. Price for
best, per set, for Violin, 81; for Guitar, so;
nailed. postage paid.
80 M1sie aid Musical Works-O1r cats;
embraces over ok thousand different
& s., and Il il immensely popular. New Mu-
published every Gay. and music mailed,
81 10 paid, when the marked price Is remit
at Published the new Elementary Piano
Ithod, by Jean Manns and Henry Kleber. =
~ simplest and most progressive and best
vosk ever published. Price $3.50. 80
-NSns O'Clock IL The Morning The New School
Dineide Book, sused in the Public Schools OF
New York. Price so cents. Splendid discount
e Teachers and others who introduce the above
svo9k6. Send f0u catalogue and price-list. z!
A9ents wanted. VIM. A. POND & CO.,
80 SAT Broadway, New York.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-04-02
WAHTEn-AGENTSs

! oSeysnty- Axe 10 wohundred dollars per month,
GEikgIWEIMPROTED COMMON SENSE
! 1NEE 81 kE1VING MA CHINE. This ma
49, Vim stitch, hem, fell, tuck, quilt. cord,
-. bEaid, and e1abroider in . most superior
1annes. Rsice only Sl6. Fully, warranted
- 4ge years, We will psy 81 Egg, isz. any
7J. n more elastic sean than ours. II makes
81 3OaStte Lock Stitch" Every second stitch
( RI cut, and stili the cloth cannot be pulled
I aS*wfthsus tsaring II. We pay Agents from
at1 Qooeper month andexpenses, or a COM
49, kom which twice that annoaut can be
01dsE Addszs, 8ECONB & co.. Pittsburg,
0nm0 3nDAno, Mass.2 - Eoi 1ntGasl Snf4.,E
.lDpseg.-De not b imposed upon by other
ylSe pA1ming Of worthless cestr:ron Da0k$nes
came name or otherwise. Ouss 10 tke
ely eaauine and really practical cheap. ma
49, AaHulketulsd. nov 13-ly4e
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1869-04-02

Many ago. lines end invalid physician while visiting inc
Island for health and witnessed many surprising anu
beneficial the Rum produced the nvahds VINO were
ourse) seeking health and inquiry and obtained 1uh history
its medicinal He delighted and surprised and after his own recovery
possible the sole right manufacture
IN
glorious himself and suffering humanity
made known the world PLAN
being article Of merit founded principles and
relying vegetable effects worked RAPID revolt
history medicine and became household word all over 1ne a
T-sX tIsmn Of health and the demand m
the PLANTATION BITTERs abilities the ppers supply
Notwithstanding Importation st. x Rum made expressly Tor the CON-
pounding Be quantity wasinadequate therefore became necessary
abroad should made and asn
dispatched He fortunate IN securing anu
leasing the largest and most productive estates o. ne
island Houses presses erected magic which utterly as1'n
experienced and natives pro-
cured and very soon prcpts PLANTATION BTERs in position
to supply laboratory the perfectly cz Bum needed manuae
turing the GREAT IaoAToR The above cut represents
crushing and otherwise preparing frthe stills and presses
and Ague Intermittent and Maaaus Ee7e dyspepsia anu
other diseases the PLANTATION BlTTEas unsurpassed IN the
history million bottles disposed annually They are
adapted young male and female They agreeable TASTE and always
produce immediate beneficial result