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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

ScRIPTURAL TERMs.-If any of our
readers are bothered at Dotknowing any
Of the following definitions of Scrip
tural terms which they fud in their
Bibles, they will no doubt, thank us
for their publication
A days journey was thirty three and
one fifth miles.
A Sabbath days journey was about
one English mile.
Ezekiefs reed was nearly eleven feet
long.
A cubit was twenty-five inches
nearly.
A hands breadth is equal to three
and tive.eight inches
A fnger-bre4dth is equal toaboutone
inch.
A shekel of silver was ,ual to about
fifty cents.
A shekel of gold was eight dollars,
A talent Of silver was FIVE hundred
and thirty dollars aud twenty-five cents.
\ talent of gold was twenty three
thousand eight hundred and nine dol
lars.
A piece of silvdf or penny was thir.
teen cents.
A farthing was three cents.
A garah was cent
A mite was cent.
An epha or bath contains seven gal
Ions and five piuts.
A bin was one gallon and two pints
A firkin was seven pints.
An omar was six pints.
A cab was three pints.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31
Misfellanenns.
The Sin Of Envy,

Envy is one of the most despicable of
passions. There is scarcely a crime to
which it will not lead its victims. 1t
was envy that robbed the poor Naboth
Of his vineyard, and added murder to
the theft. 1t was envy that led the
guilty Absalom to desire the throne Of
his father David. 1t destroys all that
is best aud noblest in character. So
subtle is it in its workings, that we
learn on the highest testimony that
Envy is rotteness Of the bones," it
eats out all honor and manliness it
gives sleepless nights and restless days.
Moreover, envy is utterly useless it
wins no goal. As wo read in Job, sit
slayeth the silly one !" and all sensible
people must feel that there is a marye.
lous Stiffness in euvy.
But if the indulgence Of envy does
us no good, it is calculated 10 do other
people much harm. Every passion tends
TO incarnation in some way. Evil mo-
tion turns to action, and becomes embo.
died in ignoble deeds So deceitful is
envy in its operation, and SO successful
in its harm, that the question is asked
in Scripture, "Who can stand before en-
Wy r 1t undermines the very ground
you are standing upon; it breathes inu
endocs against your character and repu
tation, which, light as air to utter, are
strcng as iron and sharp as steel, TO dc
you damage. Yes ; envy will depreciatc
the character it cannot publicly defame
it will explain virtues to be vices in dis.
guise; it will sneer within the lip and
stab with the suggestions of an evil
HAT in your absence, whilst in your
presence it will admire and applaud.
That the envious pay the penalty il
their own misery, does not mitigate
what they do to others. 1t does help
indeed, to yindicate the ways Of God t
men, as it shows US the divine hauC
dispensing, even in this world, to each
man according to his sin. But the mis-
cry they feel does not atone for the mis-
cry they infict. Envy is one of thu
basest of passions it is the essence o
devilism. BY it Satan lest his seat il
heaven; and by it men and women have
through the long centuries, siuned ant
suffered in endless ways.-Quiyer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

The sick room should be quiet,
cleanly and well aired. Label all med
icines. Poisons should be placed above
the reach of children. A good nurse
has steady hand, clear head and
kind heart she is not talkative or
nervous. Avoid arguments with the
sick do not tease them with business !;
do not sit or lean on the bed. Iffriends
call on the patient their stay should be
very short. The practice of visiting
the sick on Sunday is a very poor one |;
that day often thus becomes the most
fatiguing to all of them. As general
thing do not 20 into the sick room un.
less you 90 to help and not to talk. Do
not deceive the sick deceit breeds
suspicion they will worry lest you are
keeping something from them To
pursuade the dying that they will re-
cover is treason agaist the interest
of the soul. 1t soothes and cools a
feverish patient to wash him with warm
water in which saleratus or soda has
been dissolved.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

CLEANING CoAT CoLLARs.-Mrs. G.
Montrose, Nd, writes; "For cleaning
coat collars aud all wooden goods re.
commend the Soap Tree Bark { Q,aRaya
sdpoRdrio) which can be procured at
the drug stores. Break a piece about
two inches square into small bits, and
pour over it half pint of boiling water
let it stand an hour or two, then sponge
the collar we'll with the liquor a second
sponging with clear water will clean it
nicely. Both washing aud rinsiug wa.
ter should be as warm as for flannel.
We have by using this bark washed
black aud blew Empress cloths success.
fully and have cleaned hair cloth chairs
which had been soiled by contact with
the head"
There are several vegetables which
are in use in different countries as sub.
stitutes for soap. The natives on
the Northwest coast use o soap
root; the Mexicans use one or more
vegetables, as soap, aud the one refer
red to by Mrs. c., the Soap-tree bark,
is largely employed by the Chilians.--
All make lather with water and serve
to remove grease without injury to the
fabric. The Soap-tree bark has been
used to somo extent in tooth washes
and iu preparation for cleansing the hair
American Ayricuitupist.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

CRowDING 4 BAcHELoR.--" What
did you come here atterl" inquired Miss
Susan Draper of bachelor friend, who
made her call when the rest of the
family had gone out
81 came to borrow some Matches y
he meekly replied.
"Matches! That's q likely story
Why don't you make match l know
what you came for" exclaimed the de.
lightful miss, as she crowded the old
bachelor into corner; you came to
kiss me aud hug me almost to death
but you shan't; unless you are the
strongest and the Lord knows you are.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31
Selett 2netrg.
The River in the Mammoth Cave.

Ut uEOhdk D. PhENItCE.
oh, dark mysterious stream, sit by iheo
In awe profound, as myriad wanderers
Have sat before. | sec thy waters move
From out the ghostly glimmering Of my lamp
Into the dark beyond as noiselessly
ASif thou vert a sOmbre river drawn
Upon a spectral canvas, or the stream
OF dim Oblivion flowing through the lone
And shadowy vale of death. There is no wavo
To whisper on thy shore or breathe a wall,
Wounding its tender bosom on thy sharp
And jagged rocks. lnnumerous mingled tones
The voice Of the day and Of the night
Are ever heard throughout all outer world.
For Nature there Is never dumb, but here
| turn and turn my listening ear and catch
No mortal sound save that Of my own heart
That mid the awful stiffness throbs aloud,
Like the far sea-surf's low and measured beat
Upon its rocky shore But when cry
Or shout or song is raised, how wildly back
Come the weird echoes from thousand rocks
As if unBumbered weary scntinuls,
The genii Of the spot, caught up the voice,
Repeating it In wonder-a wild amaze
OF spirit tones, a wilderness OF sounds,
Earth born, but all unearthly.
Thou d0st seem,
Oh wizard stream, river of the dead
river Of some blasted. perished world,
Wandering forever in the mystic void,
No breeze e'er strays across thy solemn tide,
No bird eer breaks thy surface with his wing,
No star, or sky, or bow is ever glassed
Within thy depths, no flower or blade e'er
breathes
Its fragrance from thy bleak banks on the air.
True, here are flowers, or semblance of flowers,
Carved by the magic fingers Of the drops
That fall upon thy rocky battlements-
Fair roses, tulips, pinks and yiolets-
All white as cerements Of the cotiined dead
But they are flowers Of stone, aud never drank
The sunshine or the dew. Oh sombre stream,
Whence cOmest thou and whittier goest2 Far
Above, upon the surface Of old earth,
A hundred rivers o'er thee pass and sweep,
In music and in sunshine, to the sea.
Thou art not born of them. Whence comest
thou
And whittier goest None of earth can know.
No mortsl e'er has gazed upon thy source
No mortal seen where thy dark waters blend
With the abyss of Ocean. None may guess
The mysteries Of thy course. Perchance thou
hast
A hundred mighty cataracts laundering down
Towards earth's eternal centre but this sound
Is not for ear Of men. All we can know
Is that thy tide rolls out, spectre stream,
From yOn stupendOus frOwning wall Of rock,
And moving on a little way, sinks down
Beneath another mass of rock as dark
And frowning even rs life-our little life
Born Of the fathomess eternity,
Steals on a moment, then disappears
In an eternity as fathomiess.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31
A Sad Picture.

o. we're the tongue dipped 10 the
gall Of celestial displcasure, | would de.
scribe the case of man expiring in the
cruel agonies and uncertainties of unbe-
lief. All, see everything conspires to
trouble now. | am dying; ! despair Of
rccoveringj physicians have given me
over the sighs and tears Of friends are
useless, the world cannot cure me-
Whittier ani going? What will be-
come Of my body ? My God, what q
spectacle The horrid torches, the dis.
NAL Shroud, he cofEiu, the toling bell
the subterranean abode, What will
become of my soul? am ignorant Of
its destiny am pluuging into eternal
night My iBfdelity tells me my soul
is nothing but subtle matter; another
world vision, immortality fnucy
and yet | feel, | know not what, that
troubles my infdelity. Annihilation,
terrible as it is, would appear toIerable
to me, were not the ideas of heaven
and hell to present themselves to me in
spite of myself | see heaven, that i'm
mortal mansion of glory, shut against
me. see it at an immense distance.
| see it, but my crimes forbid me enter.
| see hell hell which have ridiculed.
1t opens under my feet. ! hear the
horrible groans Of the damned, the
smoke Of the bottomless pit chokes my
words and wraps my thoughts in sufoca.
ting darkness.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

There was something unexpectedly
sarcastic 10 the reply Of a criminal when
asked by the Court if he was guilty of
larceny; "No, sir, are you ?" "Pris-
oner," said the ruffled magistrate, "don't
put on any airs with me, or III commit
you for contempt Of the court. | ask
you again, are you guiltyp "And l
tell you no. But this man says he
detected you in the very act Of larceny"
Yes, sir, but ! was foolin him"
Fooling him. How do you make that
out 7" "Just making believe, as you
do sometimes" "sir, what do you
mean ?" Why, the other night, when
you were staggering in the street, some
folks thought you were tight, but i knew
you were only making believe" Pris-
oner discharged.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31
Road Notice.

N Office 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
day.: from the date hereof, to open o road
beginning at a Stone on the county road
leading from Martin Shaffer's Blacksmith
Shop to Jacob Hoffacker's Mill, running
on the bed Of an old road through the lands
OF George k. Frank, Alexander Cramer,
Daniel @. Frank, Jacob Hoffacker, Abra
ham Trone and Jacob Bowman to n ppint
on the Shauek road near John p. Frank :
mouse. GEORGE X. FRANK
march lU-5t and 40 othars
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31
0tiainal Story.
For the Democratic Adroeate.
BESIDE THE SEA.
BY sTRATHMoRE.

| Break, break, break,
Der thy cold grey stones, oh sea
But the tender grace of day that is dead,
Will never come back to me-"
The last rays of the setting sun were
tinging the waves with golden light, as
Richard Lorimer arose from the moss
covered rock where he had been lying,
in almost unconcious reyery, through
the delightful hours that marked an
evening of southern soltness aud beauty.
With an artists eye he noted the pecu-
liar charm of the scene, and although
familiar with the Italy" so wildly por-
trayed by Rogers, he confessed to him
self that nowhere could be found com.
bincd in sky, sea and shore, such per-
feet beauty as the Florida coast presented
to his Tiew. The strange, bright birds
that flew upward from the orange groves
in the distance, filed tho ear with
melody; the palm leaves suggesting an
eastern scene, and the white pebbly
strand beneath his feet all spoke of a
far sweeter cline than the cold north.
land, his boyhood home. As he stood,
his gaze riveted on the scene before
him, a voice almost as soft as the mur-
muring sea then fell on his ear, and he
turned to meet tho upturned face of
sweet Amy Lee, the isherman's grand
child. A child in form and features,
no one could dream that the heart of a
woman throbbed beneath the simple
bodice.
Three months before our story opens
Captain Lorimer had found his way to
the lonely fishing hamlet, and severe
illness kept him prisoner longer than
he expected to remain. Letters from
his fellow naval officers came almost
daily, filed with expressions of wonder
at his long absence from the service.
Perhaps the blue eyes aud winsome
ways of Amy Lee had something to do
with the strange content that stole
over the senses of the world-wearied
man Of thirty. With her soft white
hand resting confidingly in his own, he
thought, with smile playing around
the finely curved lips, of the Jest aud
laugh in the club room were it known
among his boon companions of "Dick
Lorimer's fancy for fishermans grand.
daughter" All! how true it was that
amid all the gaiety and pleasure of his
past life, no joy had ever sent thrill
to his heart as did tho low musical
tones and the soft touch of Amy.
Having grown weary with all the ma
n@uvering mothers and heartless daugh.
ters. 1t was a delicious change from
them to this simple loving girl, who
had known in the fifteen summers Of
her life no companship save that of her
grandfather, aud the waves she loved
so well She was too innocent, poor
child, to analyzc the feeling that lay
deep in her heart, and only felt that
for her all things wore brighter, fairer
hue, the mnrmuring waves sweeter
music and the sky more heavenly
blue. She only knew that she was
never SO happy as when in the long
twilight hours they sat thus. Lorimcr
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

CoLoR.-Some simple facts concern.
ing color will be useful to many when
deciding how to dress fer Photographic
picture, Dark brown, dark green,
maroon, and plain black goods, without
gloss, will take rich color. Silks of
the color will take considerably lighter.
Snuff brown, dark leather, dark drab,
scarlet, cherry, dark orange, crimson,
aud slate, will take very rich drab
color. Violet, blue, purple, pink, and
magenta will take very light, and
should be avoided in dressing for pho
tographs. The hair should never be
very wet or glossy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

A WORD TO BoYs.-Truih is one Of
the rarest of virtues. Many a youth
has been lost in society by allowing
falschood to tarnish his character and
foolishly throwing truth away. Honesty,
frankness, generosity, virtue-blessed
traits Be these yours, my boys, we
shall not fear. You are watched by
your elders. Men who are looking
for clerks and apprentices have their
eyes on you. II you are profane, vul-
gar, saloon-going, they will not choose
you. If you are upright, steady, and
industrious, before long you will fed
good places, kind masters, aud the pros
pect of useful life before you.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

Gentlemen of the jury" said y
Western lawyer, II don't mean to in
sinuate that this man is coVetous per-
son, but | will bet fiye to one that If
you should bait steel trap with new
three cent piece, and place it within
three inches of his mouth, you would
catch his soul. l wouldn't for moment
say that he would steal, but, may it
please the Court and the gentlemen Of
the jury, wouldn't trust him in u
room with red hot mill stones, aud the
angel Gabriel to watch EN-"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

A NOVEL REMEDY FOR SWEARING.
"A California paper, commenting
upon the great temptations to the sin
Of profanity in that country says: "An
Intelligent lady of our acquaintance,
whose little boy was beginning this
strange talk, anxious to express to her
child her horror Of profanity, hit upon
the novel process of washing out his
moath with soapsuds whenever he
swore. 1t was 40 effectual cure. The
boy understood his mothers sense OF
the corruption Of an oath, and the taste
Of suds, which together produced the
desired result.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31
Road Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given by the under
~ signed, that application will be made
to the County Commissioners for Carroll
county, at their next meeting after thirty
days from the dgie hereof, to open public
road beginning for the same on the county
road leading from the Baltimore Turnpike
Road to Kroh's Mill, at John Tacey's s
Mill, and running thence through the lands
of John Kroh, jeremiah NJ. Fahrman and
William Walter until it intersects county
road on the Pennsylvania line, said road
to be located on or near the bed Of the old
road. JOHN W. TRACEY
march lost and 36 others
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

FAcTs.--Men arc like buglss--the
more brass they contain, thefarther you
can hear them. Women are like tulips
1.-The more modest and retired they ap-
pear, the better you love them. We
knew an old bachelor once---a cynical
fellow, who used to, say that women
were like waiches-pretty enough to
look at--sweet faces and delicate hands,
but somewhat difficult to regulate when
once started a going.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31
Road Notice.

NJ Office is hereby given by the under.
In signed, that application will be made
to the County Commissioners tor Carroll
county, at their next meeting after thirty
days from the date hereof, to condemn the
ground so as TO get access to the Bridge
about being built across Big Pipe Creek, Al
John Wiest's mill dam
HENRY r. Eek,
march loot and others.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

CHEERFUL PEoPLE-Peoplew who are
always innocently cheerful aud good
humored are very useful ia the world.
They maintain peace aud happiness, and
spread a thaukfpl temper around them.
1t has been we'll said that tive have no
more right to ding an unnecessary
shadow over the spirits of those whom
We may casually meet, than we have to
fling a stone and break their windows. .
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31
SeIeet 2oetra.


Only beginning the journey,
Many a mile TO go;
Little feet, how they pntter,
Wandering to and fro.
Trying again, so bravely,
Laughing in baby glee;
Hiding it's face in mothers lap,
Proud as baby can be.
Talking the oldest language
Ever before was heard
But mOther-you'd hardly think So
Understands every word.
Tottering now, and falling,
Eyes that are going to cry
Kisses and plenty Of love words,
Willing again to try.
Father Of all, oh guide them
The pattering little feet
While they are treading the uphill road,
Bravihg the dust and heat.
Aid them when they grow weary,
Keep them in pathways blest,
And when the journeys ended,
Saviour, oh give them rest.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

"Realy, my dear" said poor Mr.,
Jones to his better half" you have sadly
disappointed me. ! once thought you
a jewel of woman but you've turned
out only bit of matrimonial paste"
"Then, my love-" was the reply, "con-
sole yourself with the idea that paste
is very adhesive, and will stick to you
as long as you live.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

Said distinguished politician to his
son "Look at me ! Look at me I! | be-
gan as an alderman, and here 1 am at
the top of the tree, and what is my ro-
ward 7 Why, when l die my son will
be the gratest rascal in the world" To
this the young hopeful replied eyes,
dad, when you die, and not till then"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

"Who's that gentleman, my little
man 7" was asked Of an urchin. 1That
one with the spike-tailed coat :" Yes"
was the response. nWhy, he's abravet
uncle Of mine" HHow's that p was
asked. "Cause he's engaged to my
aunt Mary"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

A clergyman, who was consoling u
young widow on the death of her hus-
band, spoke in very serious tone, re-
marking that he was one of the few
such a jewel of a Christian--you cannot
find his equal, you well know. 70 which
the sohhing one replied, with an almost
broken heart, g III bet will.s a
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

A young lady once married man by
the name of dust" against the wish
of her parents. After short time they
lived unhappily together, and she re-
turned to her fathers house; but he re-
fused to receive her, saying, Dust
thou art, and unto Dust thou shalt rp-
turn" And she busted
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

A man being awakened by tho oap-
tain of 0 passenger beat, with the an.
nouuccment that he must not occupy
his berth with his boots on, very co1.
sideratnly replied: "0h, it won't hurt
'em; they're an old pair
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

In "a Book About Words" the
author gives an explanation of the
phrase, "Ninc Tailors Make a Man" +"
In the olden time the strokes of the
passing bell were called "tellers," and
as nine strokes indicated the death Of a
man, while thrca announced that of a
child aud six that of q woman, the
words "nine tcllors," were easily per-
verted into nine tailors.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

Should misfortune oyertake you, re-
trench, work harder, but never fly the
track; confront difficulties with unfiinch.
ing perseverance; should you then fail,
you will be honored but shrink, aud
you'll be despised.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

1t is beautiful legend of the most
ancient poetry that Love drew forth the
world from chaos, and bound the crea.
lures reciproeally to each other with
the bonds Of desire and longing; that
BY those tender ties she keeps all things
in order aud leads all to the One-the
great fountain of all lights, as of all
love.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

eco away said Pat Muggips, .you
cant stuff such nonsense 10 me. Six
feet in his boots Yerra, no man, as
lives stands more nor two feet in his
boots, and no use talking about it,.
Might as well toll me the man had six
heads in his hat r.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31

One Of the miseries of human life is
being beaten in an argument, aud after
wards thinking of some happy retort
or very appropriate joke, which would
have smashed your adversary to smith
Green's
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-31
Road Notice.

NOTlCEishereby given by the undersign.
~ ed, that application will be made to the
County Commissioners for Carroll county,
at their next meeting after thirty days from
the date hereof, to open public road com.
mencing at point on public road called
Bowman's Road, on division line between
Josiah Lawyer and David Leppo, about
fifteen perches north of the place were the
creek crosses sand road coming down from
Peter Humps saw mill, and running thence
along a post and rail fence through the said
Leppo's land until it strikes the division
line between said David Leppo and William
A. Leppo, with said line across said creek
until it intersects the old road running pass
said David Leppo's house at or near said
David Leppo's new gate, thenrunning with
said road and on; or nearly on, the bed of
said old road until il tintersects the Hanover
road at the mouth of Yeiser's land at the
foot of Yeiser's hill.
PETER KUMP,
march lO-5t and 80 others.