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The Duration Of Life.

When the world was first created, it
was appointed how many years each
creature should exist SO the ass came
and inquired how long he was to live.
"Thirty years" he was told, and asked,
as that sufficient p ALAS r replied
the ass, ''that is long time. Think
how many wcarisome burdens / shall
have to carry from morning to night;
cornsacks to the mill, that others may
eat bread, aud receive nothing but
blows and kicks, and yet keep always
active and obligingi Take away some
of my years, prayp
So the ass was pitied, aud q life of
only eighteen years appointed TO him;
whereupon he went gladly away, and
the dog then made his appearance, and
asked the same. How long do YOU
wish to live was inquired Of him
"thirty years were too much for the ass
but perhaps you will be satisfied -
f" Do you mean SO 7" said the dog ''re-
member how much shall have to run;
my feet will not last it out; and then
when | have lost my voice and cannot
bark, and my teeth and cannot bite,
what will there be for me to do bat TO
crawl and howl from one corner to;
another Z" .ala
SO the dog plea was allowed, and
twelve years appointed for bis age, after
which he departed and made room for
the monkey; "You will live thirty years
willingly, no doubt" was said to the
monkey you need not work like. tho
ass and the dog, and therefore will al
ways be well off," yea .'l
" Alas it should be so,' said the
monkey "but really it is very differ
ent. | must always be making comical
faces for people to laugh at and all tho
apples they give me turn out sour ones.
How often is sadness hidden by a joke !
But thirty can never endure p 'i,iiTf
Thereupon ten years we're allowed to-
him.
last Of all man appeared, healthy
and vigorous, and requested time to be
appointed to bin. '.fou shall live thir-
ty years" was the reply "is that
enough p "What a short time r ex-s
claimed man /; "just whep shall have
built myself a house, and lighted FIRE
upon my own hearth, and just when I
shall have planted trees to belr me
fruit in their seasons, and / am think.
Ing of enjoying life, must die ! / pray
let my life be lengthenedw p
The eighteen years Of the as shah
be added"
That is not enough" said man.
You shall have also twelve years Of
the dogs life"
Still too little replied man. ~
" Well, then, you may have the ten
years allowed to the monkey but you
MIST desire no more"
Man was then obliged to leave, but
he was not satisfied.
Thus man lives seventy years. The
first thirty are the days Of his manhood.
which pass quickly away he Is then
healthy and vigorous. works with pleas
ure, and rejoices in his being Then
follow the eighteen years Of the lifa Of
the ass, which bring to him one burden
after another; he must work for corn
which nourishes others, and be abused
and blamed as the reward of his labors,
Next come the twelve years Of the dog;
during which man has to sit In corners,
grumbling because he has no longer any
teeth to bite with. And when this
time is up, then the ten years Of the
| monkey hrinp fha cloea ~ fhn ena,,a 4
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-10
Misfellaneoas.
Our Knowledge Of External Mature.

Our knowledge Of External Nature.
knowledge, it has been often said, is
mans empire over nature. 1t is this
which makes large part of the differ
ence between the civilized man who
commands the elements, and the bar
barian who is subject to them; between
the philosopher who brings down at his
pleasure the forked lightning from
heaven, and uses it as n philosophical
toy, and the ignorant man who falls a
victim to its rage. 1t is this that in
civilized countries is every day render
ing nature more subservient to the pur.
pose of mau-for food and medicine,
for clothing and habitation, for conye.
nience and comfort. View man rude
and ignorant, the wolfsh savage of the
forest, and what animal more helpless
tho creature of accident--the slave
OF circumstance-the sport of the breeze;
but view him when knowledge has
touched him with her sceptre-his eyes
flashing intelligence-count ra.
diant with truth, uobleness and freedom
his mind filed with the most sublime
secrets Of nature, and what creature
more noble! Objects which pass un-
Needed iy common eyes, which are
grasped in our insensate hands, or
trampled on by our feet, are, 10 his
comprehensive and far.seeing mind,
stamped with a value which no human
arithmetic can express. Does he wish
without sun or star to travel to the ut
mostendso OF the earth-to speed through
the trockless waste OF waters, and add
new world to the oldY he breaks a
splinter from the rugged rock and his
object Is accomplished. Does he wish
to bend to his W" the tercest storms
OF wind and wave, aud connect the far.
thest extremltles OF the continent by a
speed Of communication almost annihi-
lating time and space-thc drops of
dew, which shine like diamonds on a
summer morn, arc the instruments he
employs. Does he wish to have at his
bidding the elements OF destruction, be.
fore which the strongest fortresses AID
the prondest navles are as feeble as tie
leaf OF the forestf he scrapes few
crystals from the damp wall in them
Is md all his superhuman power. Do
h's thoughts revert to the unnumbered
suns OF midnight! and does he wish to
penetrate into that region OF which the
stars visible to human eyes are but the
portal The takes up handful! OF the
sand at h's feet, and he sazes upon the
myriads OF worlds rolling in space with
out end. Does he wish to WELD power
that can sink into seorn the haughtiest
tyrant that ever sinned against man
that can set the lowhest child Of genius
on the proudest pinnacle OF fame, and
send him down to the most remote
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-10
80 Acres 05 Land,

more or less. The improvements consist
Of a newly.built Two.story
FRAME DWELLING House, ANN-A
Barn, Corn House, Wagon Esn.sEf-sA
Sheds, Granaries, Spring u u ~ is21t.k
House and other necessary out. buildings
all of which are in good repair, and are
conveniently located on the premises; water
convenient to the house and barn; the fields
are laid offin convenient size and are en-.
closed by good fencing. There is also a
sufficient amount of Timber Land. There
is an excellent Orchard of choice Fruit on
the Farm.
This property presents great inducements
to persons wishing to purchase desirable
little Farm, is about ! mile north of Taney.
town and adioins the lands Of Samuel Gait,
Michael Fringer and others.
This Farm is less than one mile from the
Frederick and Pennsylvania Railroad, now
in course of reconstruction, and is convenient.
ly located TO markets, mills, churches,
schools, &c.
Persons wishing to view the premises will
be shown the same by calling upon Mr..
Fleagle residing thereon, or any informa-
ton in regard to the property can be had
on application to the undersigned at West.
minister, Md.
Terms Of Sdle.-0ne.third cash on the
day of sale, and the remaining two o.thirds in
one and two years from the day Of sale; the
credit payments to be secured by the notes
OF the purchaser or purchasers with ap.
proved security, bearing interest from the
day of sale.
This property will positively be sold
| without reserve.
Possession given on the LIST of April, 1870.
THE0, l.. FRlTCHEY, trustee.
CRoUT x REFsSIDER, Attorneys.
Also, at the same time and place will be
sold the following personal property
ONE TH0R0UGH.BRED COLT,
years old, well broke, and is one of the
best IN the county, fine MICH COWS,
HOGS, and large variety of Farming
implements, which are Unnecessary to emu
| merate.
Terms. All sums of $40 and under, cash:
over that amount a credit of six months will
be given, the purchaser giving note with
approved security, bearing interest from
the day Of sale.
feb 24-ts THE0. L. FRITCHEY.
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Stttet Poetry.


saw brown old grasshopper,
And he sat upon a stone,
While ever and anon he chirped
In melancholy tone;
And many an anxious troubled look
lie cast DER all the plain,
Where now was but a stubble field,
Once waved the golden grain.
What ails thee, brown old grasshoppOr
His voice was low and faint,
As in the language Of his race
lie made this sad complaint;
"Ohl in the long bright summer time
| treasured up no store,
Now the last full sheaf is garncred
And the harvest days are o'er."
What dldst thou, brown old grasshopper,
When the summer days were lOngR
I" danced on the scented clover tops,
With many merry song,
Oh VIC were n blithcsome company,
And joyous life we led,
But with the flowers and summer hours,
Ny gay companions fled;
Old age and poverty have come,
The autumn wind is chill,
1t whistles through my tatter'd coat,
Aud my voice is cracked and shrill.
In a damp and gloomy cavern
Beneath this cold grey stone,
/ must miserably perish
must perish all alone.
Alas that in life's golden time
treasured up no store,
For now the sheaves are gathcr'd in
And the harvest days are o'er."
He ceased his melancholy wall,
And tear was in his eye,
As he slowly slid from the cold grey stone,
And laid him down to die.
And then mcthought, 'twere we'll il all
In pleasures idle throng,
Had seen that brown old grasshopper
And heard his dying song.
For lifes bright, glowing summer
Ia hasting To its close.
And age with bitterness OF soul
Will bo the fate Of those,
Who treasure in the reaping time,
No rich unfailing store,
When the summer hours are past and gone
And the harvest days are DER.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-10

Kind words are the brightest flowers
of earth's existence they make a very
paradise of the humblest home that the
world can show. Use them and es-
pecially around the fireside circle
They are jewels beyond Price, the more
precious to heal the wounded heart, and
make the weighed down spirit happier
than all the other blessings the world
can give.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-10

VALUABLE PREsENrs.-Some one
speaking of presents, says aThe best
thing to give your enemy is forgiveness !;
to your opponent, tolerance; to friend,
your heart; to your children, a good
example; to your father, Difference to
your mother, love to yourself, respect;
to all men, charity; to God, obedience.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-10

With the preservation Of 40 upright
character, if the opportunities for ac-
quiriug knowledge and culiyating the
mind, which lie in every ones way, be
properly improved, responsibility, in.
fuence, and perhaps wealth, may be the
reward.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-10

Nobody likes to be nobody, but every
body is pleased to think himself some
body. And everybody is somebody !;
but when anybody thinks himself to be
somebody, he generally thinks every
body also to be nobody.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-10
VALUABLE FARM
AT TRUSTEES SALE.

RY virtue Of a deed of trust, executed to
lP the undersigned by Elijah Fleagle and
wife, for the benefit Of the creditors of the
said Elijah Fleagle, will offer at Public
Sale, on the premises, to the highest bidder,
On Saturday, March 12h, 1870,
at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, one of the most val.
nable and desirable Farms in Taneytown
District, Carroll county Nd. The Farm
contains
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CHAs. BsLL1NGsLEA, ID. ID. s.,
ASD
j. EelEkEN WEI L z II
DENT / ST s


yINAKE pleasure in informing their friends
Il and the public generally that having
increased their facilities for business, they
are at sll times prepared to perform any
operations in operative or mechanical Den
,iairy.
Fnll Sets of Teeth, $40, $l5, and 800.
Pure Nit. Ok. Gas, on hand at all times.
DR.. c. Billingslea will continue to visit
the following places;
Union Bridge.-1st Wednesday in every
month, until Friday afternoon.
Ncp Windsor.-2nd Wednesday in every
month, remaining until Friday afternoon.
Uniontown. Sd Wednesday every month,
ie,haining until Friday afternoon.
7dneyfopn--3d Friday every month, re-
manning until the Wednesday following.
jan BY
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Fl O use and Lot
LAND At PRIVATE SALE.

TTNIIE subscriber offers at Private Sale,
Il two parcels of land. No. isa
WOOD LOT,
situated within mile of the forks of the
Washington and Deer Park Road; contains
between and 8 Acres, is heavily covered
with Timber, principally Chestnut, with
some Oak and Hickory. No improvements,
several fine Springs OF excellent water.
BE- For terms apply to
j. l.. SHuEEY,
sept 2-Gm Warfeldsburg.
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A Good Chance to to,r iatrSdGss p luce! the

max kbitter. Has
knits ANYTHING CompIsts that can be kpit by
hand or by any knitter with far less trouble or
time at S25. Also a standard, double-thread,
large, handsome, highly improved Sewing
Machine AZ S35. Nachines sent on trial. Lib
ersi discount. G.. PATRON, General Agent,
7i2 Market street, Wilmington, Delaware.
dec 9,--ly
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FOR SHERIFF.

THE friends of William Stiner, of New
Windsor, in Hampstead District, present
him as candidate for Sheriff in 1871, sub
ject to the decision Of the nominating con.
yention of the Democratic Conservative
Party. nov11
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Agent Wanted!
EMPIRE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF NEW YORK.
BRAscH 0FFIcE,-22 SECOND STEET,
OPPOSITE p. o., BALTIMORE, MD.

MO distinction upon residence, occupa.
IN ton, or travel. All policies nonfor-
feitable and absolutely incontcstable after
second premiums. Those contemplating
Efe Insurance will find themselves amply
reccmpcnsed, in the end, by sending for
free circulars. Persons of any honorable
profession or occupation, having leisure
hours they wish to employ proftably, would
do we'll to address
A. PROSEUS, General Agent,
jan l3,-2m Baltimore, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-10

Man may be worm but glance
at the dandy proves that he is not the
worm that never dies.
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A Farm for Rent
2 o o A @ R T. S

OF LIMESTONE AND BLUESLATE
LAND, well improved, and in good condi.
ton. Liberal terms. Share rent.
Enquire of the Editor.
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Furs, Fnrs.

Furs, Furs.
A LARGE assortment Siberian SQUIRREL.
IN Water Mink French Sable, Capes and
Nuts, also Childrens' Furs, in great variety
and cheap, at
OCT IS HI Norris q Oo's.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-03-10

WTATER Proof Boots, and Ladies' and
w Gentlemens' Skating Boots and
Shoes, at reduced prices.
dee3l w. II. GEATTY.
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M a tionaI Eotel,
WESTMINSTER, MD,
NOAH SMEACp, Proprietor.

HAVING thoroughly reftted and other
i'll wise improved this Hotel, no effort
will be spared to insure the comforts Of the
guests, and make it the favorite resort of
the travelling public The Table will always
bo supplied with the very best the market
affords, and the Bar stocked with the choi.
csst Liquors, Wines, Cigars and Tobacco.
The Hotel is within 20 yards Of the Ticket
Office of the Western Maryland Railroad
and Telegraph Office.
A liberal share Of the public patronage is
requested. nov 25-ly
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At the same time and place | will sell the
following valuable Personal Property, to wit:
Seven head Of valuable Draft HORSES,
STALLONS, one fine young bay, years
old, and for style and strength as draught
horse cannot be surpassed in the county; ?
years old Colts, . head Gf horned CATTLE, IL
fine SHEEP, | Sow and fine Shoats.
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What sort Of manners do gamhlors
hayef Wiusonc-
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TRUSTEES SALE
VERY VALUABLE REAL
ASn
Personal Property.
200 81 AcreS Of Land,

considered as good as any in the county, hav-
ing been built of the best Materials n new
Spring House near dwelling, with an excellent
spring Of water, and all other necessary out
buildings. There is a well Of good water with
pump within eight feet of the door Of the
dwelling. This property is conveniently loca-
ted as to churches, schools, mills, &C., and is
one Of the most desirable farms in the county.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-07-26

the Emperor. A cable telegram from Paris an
nounces that Louis paraguay dHilliers,
Marshal of France, and devoted soldier of the
first as well as of the second empire, has been
appointed to this responsible command
Louis paraguay d'Hilliers is the son of one of
the generals of the first Napoleon, and was born
on the 9th of September, 1895. He Is therefore
of the advanced age of rs, almost too old for
active service in the field, although not too old
to keep q sharp eye on the turbulent French
capital He began his military career in 1906
by entering nominally the 1st Regiment of
Dragons, but in reality by proceeding to the
Prytanee Militdire. He left the Prytdnee in
1879, joined the 1st Regiment of Chasseurs in
the Russian expedition and was present at the
battle of Moskowa. In the final campaigns of
1S14-15 he took an active part, and distin-
guished himself at Champaubert, Brienne,
Moutmirail and Quatre-Bras, being always found
at the post of danger. In 1888 he was ap-
pointed governor of the military school of
St. Cyr and with great energy repressed
q serious republican demonstration on the part
of the students at that institution. In 1S41 he
was ordered to Algeria, and ably seconded Mar
shal Bugeaud in conquering the Arabs of that
troublesome colony. He was made general of
division in 1914, and at the revolution of 1S4S
was in command of the 9th Division of the army
and stationed at Besancon. He. recognized the
new republican regime promptly and was re-
tanned in his position. In 1849 he was appointed
by the Prince President commander of the
French troops in the Papal dominions, and sent
on q special mission to Rome. He returned to
France the following year, was elected a mem
ber of the Legislative Assembly, and in Janu-
ary, 1851 was placed in command of the third
military division, which included the army of
Paris, displacing General Changarnier. This
appointment gave rise to much angry feeling
and led eventually to the fall of Baroche. He
resigned the position, however, before the ac-
complishment of the coup d'etat, and did not
take office until the new Napoeonic system of
government was fairly established He then
became a member and Vice-President of the
Senate.
In November, 1853 he was appointed French
Ambassador at Constantinople, but held this
position year only, being recalled at his own
request in April, 1854, and put in command of
| the corps sent to the Baltic to cooperate with
| the allied feet. The fortress and garrison of
! Bomarsund were captured August 16, 1854, and
| for this service he was rewarded with the baton
| of a marshal. At a later period, after having
been in command of military division in the
| south of France he was again elevated to the
| dignity of Senator The Grand Cross of the
Legion of Honor had been conferred upon him
on December IL, 1850. In the Italian campaign
| of 1859 he rendered important services to the
| Emperor and has been throughout one of his
| most Jealous and trusted adherents.
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philadelphia Trade Repors

TUESDAY, July 26.-There is a frmer feeling In
Cotton, with sales OF middng uplands at zoe. and
Gulf at 2OA@2OHc.
There is no inquiry for Quercltron Bark, and No.
is nominal at $50 per ton.
A sale of 90 bags Cloverseed at so 40 Timothy ia
held at $3.50 per bushel The market is bare of
Cloverseed, and it is wanted.
There no essential change to record in the Flour
market, except that the demand has materially
fallen on and the receipts are much smaller than
was generally anticipated. The sales are light
comprising 600 barrels in lots at s54O@562& per
barrel for superfne 1915 for extras S650d7 25 for
low grade and choice Northwestern extra family;
s7@7'50 for State do. S7@T T62h for Indiana and
Ohio do. do and s. 75@s75 for fancy; 600 barrels
City Mills sold on secret terms Rye Flour is steady
at Sc. In Corn Meal no transactions.
The Wheat market is dull and prices favor buyers
Sales OF $500 bushels Western and Pennsylvania red
at 81 COOL 90 and new Delaware at 81 So. Rye is
strong at 81 10@112 Corn is very duh and prices
hardly maintained. Small sales of yellow at s11l@
1I3, and Western mixed at St'o6a1 Os Oats are
also dull and lower. sales of Pennsylvania at GAO
66c.
Whisky is very quiet; small sales OF Western IRON
bound kegs at 81 '05.
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> ECOND EUlTAUN
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
CABLE WAR NEWS.
The French Secret Treaty.
Will England Interfere? ?
Another Prussian Reconnaissance.
A Reported French Victory.
Horrible Massacre in Ava.
Fourteen Hundred Persons Killed.
North Carolina Tnsurrection.
ETC.. ETC.. ETC.. ETC.. Etc.
Fourteen Hundred Persons Killed.
North Carolina rnsurrection.
FROM EUROPE.
Excitement Over the secret Treaty

Excitement Over the Secret Treaty.
LONDON, July 26.-The excitement occasioned
by the publication of the secret treaty between
France and Prussia is increasing as the evidence
becomes more clear that the document is genu-
inc. Nearly all the journals of London have
editorial remarks this morning on the subject,
and they are all similar in tone. France must
explain this offensive treaty" are the words of
the Times and the burden of the London press.
There is no question but that the press, and the
Times particularly, are seeking to make this
treaty pretext for the Intervention of England
in favor of Prussia.
The Attitude of Ireland
is also commented upon. After giving the de-
tails of many meetings recently held in Ireland,
and strong resolutions of sympathy for France
which have been adopted, the Times asserts that
this sympathy is altogether due to Catholicism
and in consequence of the hatred of German
Professionalism.
French Fleet for the East.
DOVER July 26.-Nine French frigates under
full steam passed this point to the eastward late
Yesterday afternoon. A great crowd of specta-
tors assembled on the bluffs to witness the
exciting scene.
Sk,rm,sh and Reported French Victory.
PARIS, July 26.-The Journal Oficiel of this
morning says that Marshal Lebeuf late last
night telegraphed the Emperor that General
Beonis had repelled reconnaissance of the
enemy near the town of Niederbronn, twenty
six miles northwest of Strasbourg. One officer,
a Bavaran, was killed and two made prisoners
The Figaro, in its account of the affair, in
sists that the officer killed was an Englishman.
This Mornings Quotations.
LONDON, July 26-11 80 A. M.-Consols SO for both
money and account. American securities dull; five
twenties Of 1862, s0H; of 1855, old s0H of 1867 81
ten-forties, 79 Stocks iat Erie, 15H Illinois Cen
tral, 1O3 Great Western, 81.
LIVERPOOL, July 26-11'30 A. M.-Cotton opened
auiet middling uplands, S3sd.; middling Orleans,
sgd The sales to-day are estimated at 10000 bales.
Wheat los. for No. red Western.
BREMEN, July 26.-Petroleum closed heavy yester-
day at thalers.
HAMBURG, July 26-Petroleum closed dull last
This Afternoons Quotations.
LONDON, July 26-2 p. M.-Consos S94 for money
and account; 520s Of 1862 81; of 1865, 81, and OF
1861 SOY. Railways dull. Erie, 49, Illinois Cen
tral. l02