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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21
Correspondence.
THE CENSUS IN DUBLIN DISTRICT,

MEssRs. EDITORS Il see by the last is
sues of the Bel irpapers, statement of the
population Of this county, according to the
last census, and the remarks Of the editors
at the strange results. In this section, we
were prepared to see some such estimates
as this. The Deputy Marshal engaged in
taking the census in this district paid us
one or two flying visits, and those who
lived Immediately on most of the public
roads were counted, but those who lived
short distance from the main roads were
not considered worth looking after. From
this point, within aradius of three miles.
can count fifty families who were not called
upon at all, and I presume from the returns
made that the same thing has prevailed all
over the county. In fact in this section
not one-half Of the people have been coun,
ted, and those who have been numbered
are the exception, rather than the rule.
This district has over eleven hundred
voters registered, and its real population
is little, if any, short of 5000; but our
deputy returns us only 3,94G. While the
voting population of Bel Air and Dublin
District is about the same, the popula-
ton Of the former has been returned nearly
1000 more than the latter.
Hartford county had a population in 1850
of 1886, and in 1860 it had increased to
23,415, being an increase of 1859, or near
ly 81 per cent Now, at the same rate of
increase, the population in 1870 ought to
be 1888 Every one knows that the county
was never more prosperous than it has been
for the last ten years, and | feel satisfied
that the present population is very nearly
10000.
To show how entirely erroneous the
deputy's returns are, he reports in this dis
trict only nine deaths for the last year,
while | can unfortunately count over TWEEN
ty i'll small part of the district. Whether
this erroneous enumeration has been
through neglect or design, l am unable to
say, but nothing could be contrived more
calculated to injure the progress of our
county. These returns, erroneous as they
are, will go into the Biographies of our
country as official, and strangers would not
be likely to purchase property in com
munity that was reccding in the scale of
population.
l am satisfied that the Radical party is
capable of doing anything that would be
likely to injure Democratic community,
and it may be that this thing has been de-
vised by the authorities at Washington.
am prepared to prove all the above as
sertions, in regard to those who have not
been counted, and, if necessary, will fur
nish a list of their names; and / have no
doubt with little trouble can find over
200 families in this district who have not
been numbered Yours, &C., S. S.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21
Religious Services in Bel Air and vi
cinity.
SUNDAY, OCT. 93d, 1870.

w - "cN't iC'V'
Methodist Protestant- Rev D. A. Sher-
mers appointments: Oct. 25th-Provi-
dence, 10a A. NJ; Union Chapel, p NJ.
October 30th-Tabor, 1O1 A. NJ; Deer
Creek, 3 p. M. November Gth-Bel Air,
104 A. M; Abingdon, 3 p. M. November
13th--Bel Air, 10i A. NJ; Carmel 3 p. M.
Protestant EpiscopaI.--St. Mary's, near
Emmorton, II A. NJ, Rev. w. +. Brand
Emmanuel, Bel Air, 81 p. NJ, Rock
Spring, 1O4 A. NJ, Rev. w. L. Snowden.
Trinity, Churchville, II A. M. and 81 p.
M, Rev. E. A. Colburn. Darlington, in
the Academy, p. M, Rev. Dir. Everett
Methodist Episcopal ISouth.-Darlington
on Sunday, Aug. 14th, and every alternate
Sunday thereafter, in the Academy, at 100
A. NJ. Rev. Mr.. Smith.
Pres6yterian.-Be Air, 10! A. NJ, and
p. M. Rev Mr.. Brown.
Methodist EpiscopaI.-Bel Air, 10! A. NJ,
Glass and prayer meeting.
Roman Cath0lic.-St. Ignatius, Hickory,
on second and fourth Sundays of the
month, at 10i A. NJ; st. Mary's, near
Clermont Mills, on third and fifth Sundays
of month, at 10i A. NJ; st. Francis, near
Abingdon, on first Sunday of each month,
at 10t A. NJ, Rev. p. f. O'Connor
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21

THE WAR IN EURoPE.-The Prussians
before Montmedy were surprised day or
two since by the garrison, and 1000 taken
prisoners. Valuable supplies were also
captured. Another sortie next day result
ted in the capture ola number of pieces of
artillery. A sanguinary sortle from Neur
Breisach, causing the Withdrawal of the
Prussians is also announced.
Other reports from the Vosges are I'M
favorable to the French. Prussian dis.
patches report the defeat of 5000 French
at Eteyal, CO 5000 at Cretuil, the retreat of
newly formed corps at Epinal, from Gen.
Werders front, toward Belfort and Dion,
and the restoration of Prussian commune
cations with the Rhine in that quarter.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21

The JUNIOR TOURNAMENT AND BALL.
Last Friday afternoon, the Juniors of Bel
Air closed the tourney season by very
pleasant entertainment, which, considering
the short time had for preparation, was
perfect success The knights, who numbered
a dozen or more, were many of them equip
ed in fancy costumes, and appeared very
handsomely mounted, with Chief Marshal
Assistants and IIeralds. The following
named knights entered and rode:
Knight of Mamon, Harry Archer, Knight
of Sans Souci, Frank Bateman, Knight of
Lorraine, Edward Moores, Knight of Glib
raltar, James r. STREET., Knight of Ivanhoc
Edward Dallam, Knight of Deer Creek, Oil
yer Richardson, Knight of Wilma, John A .
Street,, Kni.ht of Douglass, Harry Webster
Knight of Wimbledon, Charles A. Young,
Knight of Hazel Dell, VIM B. Archer, Knight
of Avenal, Albert l.. Prigg, Knight of The
Derby Darius X. Prigg, Knight of the
Chesapeakes, James Fraser.
The Knights rendezyouzed on Office
street. and at two o'clock, preceded by
drum-corps, the cayalcade marched to Bond s
Field, on the Abingdon Pike, where the
tournament grounds were located The day
was fine, and no entrance fee being charged,
the turn out of the friends of the knights and
the citizens generally to witness the riding
was quite large. Many ladies shed the IA
dance of their beautiful countenances upon
l,n nj inf ;,t
each knightly breast, rs he saw in anticipa
ton himself the victor.
The riding did not display any eXtraordi-
nary instances of dexterity, for the reason
that the steeds were mostly new to the work,
and the riders unacquainted with them.
Nevertheless, the honors were well cOntes-
ted.
The knights at the outset were addressed
by Mr.. James Lytle, and at the conclusion
by Mr.. Charles Fendall, who announced the
successful knights rs follows:
Harry Archer, knight of Marmion, hav ing
taken the ring the greatest number Of times,
being entitled to first honors named and
crowned as Queen of Love and Beauty, Miss
Lizzie Archer, daughter of Henry W. Arch
er, Esq. james X. STREET., being EMIT led TO
second hopors, crowned rs First Maid Miss
Clarence Lee, daughter of DR.. Richard d..
Lee. Edward Moores, knight of Lorraine,
achieving third honors, crowned as second
Maid Miss Ida Webster, daughter of Hon.
E. II. Webster. John A. STREET., Knight of
wilma, carrying the fourth honors, crowned
as third Maid Miss Betty Cover, daughter
of George w. Cover, Esq.
Messrs. p. Fl. Rutledge and James Lyle
acted as Judges
After the browning, new feature in tour
naments was introduced The private car
riage FL. NJ. STREET., Esq, was appropriated
to the Queen and her Maids, and escorted by
the knights, the same were driven into Bel
Air, and deposited at their several homes.
AT the residence of Mr. Street, cake and
wine were served and sentiments exchang-
cd.
The .fliale was the ball in the Armory Hall
at night, which put happy ending to the
gay proceedings of the day.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
Democratic Meetings.

There will be Democratic meetings held
at the following places, 10 which VIZ call
the attention of our readers:
At Halls X Roads, on Tuesday, Oct. Goth,
at 2 O'clock, p. M. at Hayre de Grace, on
Tuesday Oct 25th, at o'clock, p. M. at
j. r. Moore's, on Saturday, Oct. Goth; at
Bennington's, on Wednesday, Nov. Cd; at
Dublin On Friday, No.. it'll: at Bel Air,
Saturday, November 9Th.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21
MARINES BAND-THE NEW ELEMENT
IN MOTION.
THE PARADE IN BEL AIR.

Saturday last, the citizens of this village
and vicinity witnessed the first squirmings
of the Bhck Boa that is to attempt in Noyem-
Der to draw its folds about the Constitution
of the State. Suddenly, at the nod of those
who control the Monster, it wriggled into
public gaze in motley line of
Linked blaekneJs long drawn out"
In the early morn,
Coming events cast their shadows before"
and colored couriers, done up in gor-
geous habiliments, oyerpowering sashes and
stunning plumes, dashed about the village
on ricketty, tumble down steeds, summoning
the faithful" Soon procession, adding
link on link, began to develop ITSELF dressed
in the gaudy colors of the autumn woods
A band Of colored musicians, secured at an
immense expense and all the way from Balti-
more, made tremendous efforts to blow their
brains out by the performance of supposed
patriotic airs In the front eareered noun
ted marshals with baton5 festooned, slashed
and sashed the whites of their eyes rolling
in the fine frenzy of patriotic zeal, their as
tonished steeds cavorting to the sound of the
inspriting clangor of the band. From the
sidewalk of Main street, in modest obscurity,
looked on the honored object of all this ova.
ton, William NJ. Marine and some few local
directors of the performance. First came the
members of the loyal league, very gorgeous
in harness and trappings next dozen color
ed sisters arrayed in white muslin, stepping
out to the music Of de Union" and lastly
the tatterdemalion of all ages and conditions,
line of empty vehicles closing up the rear.
GONE were black aud some were blacker
Aud some the color OF a chaw tobacco"
Finally, after much uproar in town, the
line pushed out Port Deposit avenue, and
squirmed away to the appointed rendevouz,
near Woolsey's Shops, on the Churchville
road. Here second Marine band, from the
latter village, joined the former, and the two
united in grand rally for Marine and the
Union
A stand was erected in the woods, and sew
eral speakers expounded to the herd the doc
trine of Negro Supremacy
In the evening the band, attended by few
stragglers, returned to Bel Air, many of the
outward escort having fallen by the way
The expenses Of the band deyolying upon
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21

CHARGED WITH SHEEP AND CHICKEN
STEALING.-On Monday five negroes, an
.swcring to the names of Anthony Glover,
Henry Glover, Gabriel Garrison, Charles 4.
Smith and Joe Smith, were apprehended in
the second district, Bush River Neck, by con-
stable Charles W. Lee, charged with the theft
of sheep and poultry from John Q. Stockham
and others of the district. Justice John B.
Foy committed them, and the accused were
brought to Bel Air and turned over to Sheriff
Morgan for incarceration in the jail The
evidence against them is quite positive, por-
tions of the stolen meat being found on the
premises of the negroes.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21

STILL THEY CoME-Our friend Mr.. Mat.
Lowman, whose monster cabbage we noticed
last week, has brought in his No. 2, which
beats the first considerably, if not more so.
This superb drumhead, with the root and
nine ground leaves stripped off, weighed lG
pounds and he informs us that he still
has No. to beat both the others with. We
are not skeptical of anything that our friend
says about cabbage, from this time forth.
We hear of potato some where down the
turnpike, that weighs, well--about Aalf a
peek, as they go by weight. The owner is
hereby warned to bring out his potato, oil
we will publish him anyhow.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21
COMMENTS OF THE ENGLISH PRESS.

LONDON, October 15.-The English jour
nails are teeming with eulogistic obituary
notices of Gen. Lee. In the Times this
morning Colonel Fromante, of the Guards,
goes so far as to say the only blot upon the
reputation of the great commander was the
escape from humiliation of the northern
army after the battle of Fredericksburg,
which is to lie attributed to the fact that
his sense of humanity overpowered the
stern duty of the general.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21

SALE OF LEAsEHoLD PROPERTY. -Messrs
John and Thomas Armstrong have purchas-
ed from Thomas Kerr, a lot of ground, adj
joining Hanna's Hotel, IN this place, for $3.50.
The lot fronts 4G feet on Bond street, extends
back 100 feet, and is subject to an annual
ground rent of 1927 60
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21

Jackson Carney visited our town Wednesday
evening, and procuring adry good box, which
he placed in the Court House yard, proceeded
to preach asermon to the audience which his
novel preparations soon attracted. lie rep
resented himself as coming from Virginia,
and as advocating The religious views of the
United Brethren" which he did quite flu
emily for the space of about an hour after
which "lhe hat went around" and the cxer-
ciscs closed The hits made in his remarks
at mon and things Were often pointed and
salient, and elected applause at intervals
during his sermon. He evidently thought
with Hudibras, that
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21
M A II II [ H d.

MECHEM-VANSANT.-O the 10Th of
Oct, by Rev. ID. A. Shermer at the Wash
ington House, Bel Air, H. EVERETT ME-
CHEM, of Chicago, ILL.,, to Miss JENNIE f.
VANSANT of Hartford county.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21

MAD Doc KILLED.-A dog belonging to
Mr.. Henry Rogers, residing nearthis place,
on the farm of II. d. Farnandis, ESQ., on
Thursday of last week cxhited symptoms of
hydrophobia, by swapping at and biting
chickens and other poultry, and was fasten-
ed up by his owner to prevent further dam
age. He seemed to get better, after being
shut up while, and was consequently i'm
prudently released, when he went to the ad-
joining farms of Messrs VIM. Rogers, an
uncle of the owner of the dog and John
Ernst, biting another dog, chickens, &c. He
was then pursued under full cry of MAD
dog and finally, on Friday morning, des-
patched by Mr.. John Bauer, much to the
satisfaction of the neighborhood generally
The dog which was bitten, and several others
belonging to Mr.. VIM. Rogers, were also
killed by their owners, as matter of precau-
ton.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21

within the Whole Range of tonic and alter =
alive medicines known, none is entitled to more con-
alteration than the Peruvian Syrup. In all of en-
feebed and debiltated constitution II is the very remedy
needed The positive proof OF this be adduced
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21

The famous Cashmere govt has been in
PRODUCED into Nebraska and promises to
thrive.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21

ARRESTS ON SERIOUS .CHARGEs.--We
learn that Deputy Sheriff Alexander last
week arrested Henry Deckman, Jr., and
Evans and Isaac Deckman, on the charge OF
assault with intent to kill Charles A. Nc
Cam; and also Henry Deckman, Sr., for
common assault on the same party The
general facts in the case arc,we are informed
that Mccain had rented the premises of the
Deckmans, on suitcase from Mr.. Galloway
the first tenant, and came upon the farm for
the pupose of husking corn, when the ARRAY
took place. There was considerable sharp
shooting" but no body was hurt. The par
ties arrested were released ON bail,
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DIED.

JAY.-On the 10Th inst, ALICE NJ, ell
dest daughter Of John and Mary Jay, of Har.
ford county.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21

AN ACT, forbidding the sale of spritu-
GUS or iermented liquors in the several
counties of this State, on the day OF
Elections.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of Maryland, That it shall not be
lawful for the keeper of any hotel, tavern,
store drinking establishment or any other
place where liquors are sold, or for any
person or persons, directly or Indirectly, to
sell, barter or give, or dispose of any spir-
ituous or iemented liquors, ale, or beer, or
intoxicating drinks Of any kind, on the
day of any election hereafter to he held in
the several counties of this State.
Sec. 2. And be it enacted, That any per.
son violating the provisions of this act
shall be liable to Indictment by the grand
jury of the county where the offence is
committed, and conviction before any
judge of any of the circuit courts of this
State, be fined sum not less than fifty
dollars nor more than one hundred dollars
for each and every offence, half Of the
fine shall be paid the informer, the other
half to the County Commissioners for the
use of the public roads. '..
ROBERT E. MORGAN,
oct14 Sheriff Of Hartford county.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21

DEMOCRATIC MEETINGs.--M Meetings are
being held in nearly all the districts of the
county, in the interests of the Democratic
party, and if we may judge from those al
ready held, at Scarboro's Hotel, near Coop
town, the Upper Cross Roads, Darlington
and other places, the white men of the coun-
ty are earnest and alive to the importance OF
the crisis Hon s. Archer has addressed
many of these meetings, and his remarks
have every where met with sincere and earn
est attention from his audiences, of whatev-
er political utilization heretofore. Let the
good work go on, until the eighth of No
vember, when we sincerely trust the fruits
of our labor will be SEEN
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
TlIlS is TO GIVE NOTICE. That the
L subscriber has obtained from the Regis
ter of Wills of Hartford county, Md, Letters
of Administration ON the personal estate of
JOSHUA F. GALLON,
late of Hartford county, decd. All persons
having claims against said deceased are here
by notified to exhibit the same with the legal
vouchers thereof, on or before the
1911 day Of October, 1871,
or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand and seal, this 10Th
day of October, 1870.
ELIZABETH G. GALLON,
JAMES l.. RICHARDSON,
oct14 Administrators.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21
STfERTFF1S
Election Notice.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
TINo the Qualified Voters of Hartford coun-
L ty, that an Election will be held in
said county,
On tile First Tuesday Nert after tie First
Monday Of November, 1870,
it being the Sth day of said month, in the
several Districts of Hartford county, viz:
First District-AB ABINGDON
Second District --HALL'S X ROADS.
Third District-BEL AIR.
Fourth District-JA RRETTSVILLE.
Fifth District-DUBL
Sixth District-HA VRE DE GRACE,
For the purpose of electing one person as
Member of the United States House of
Representatives for the Second Congress
sional District, to be voted for in Hartford
county, with the 9Th, 9th, 18th, 9th, 10TH
18th and 18th Election Districts of Balti-
more county, and the 1st, I'd, Sd, 4th, 5th,
9th and 18th Wards of Baltimore citv,D com
prising said Congressional District.
n=859 The polls will be opened at 8
o'clock, A. NJ, and closed at o'clock, p.
M.
The returning Judges are required to
make their return on the second day (Thurs-
day. following the election, to the Clerk of
the Circuit Court for Hartford county.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21

WEBsTERs UNABRIDGED DIcTIoNARY.-The best and
most complete defner in the world. Every family in
the United States should have the work.
The Bible and Webster's Unabridged Dictionary form
Library that no single intellect in lifetime exhaust,
aud yet from the fountain head of knowledge all can
drink, and daily grow wiser and better men and wo-
men.-Gdfiatin (7snn) Republican.
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HARMONY CHURCH.-The new edifce of
Presbyterian Church situated near

HARMONY CHURCH.-The new edilice OF
Harmony (Presbyterian Church situated neal
Glenvillc, in this county, is being rapidly
pushed to completion. Messrs. West & Car
roll, of Cecil county, are the contractors, the
mason work being done by Mr.. Jno Saunders
of the same place. The building is of stone
80 by so feet, with a vestbule 10 by 90 feet
to be surmounted with handsome spire
We are informed that it will be under rool
before the setting in of winter. When com.
pleted it will be one Of the handsomcst and
most substantial church edifices in the
county.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE COUNTY COMMITS
sIoNERs.-At their session on Monday, the
County Commissioners appointed Henry w
Archer, ESD, as counsel to the board, in the
place of the late Oliver III. Thomas. Mr.. II
S. McNutt, of Dublin district, was appoint
ed Constable at the same time.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1870-10-21

"rhe times are out of joint, o cursed spite
That ever was born 10 set them right ~
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-05-03

Be51@ " Now, then, Joseph, parse court
ING" said u teacher Of rather slow boy.
"Courting is IN. irregular active transitive
verb, indicative mood, present tense,
third person, and singular number, and SO
on" said the boy. Well, but what
does it agree with 2" demanded the teach
er. 1t agrees with aN The girLs in
tow"," Joseph exclaimed triumphantly
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-05-03

G@5@ g That bed is not long onougl
for nc" said Il very tall, gruf old I'm
glishman, upon beng usherod into hi
bedroom by an irish waiter at one of ou
hotels. Faith, an youIl fad it is plen
ty long, sir, when you get into it," wa
the reply; " for then tnere'll be two fee
more added to it," Exit Pat, with
boot fetching up the rear
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-05-03

Dsi5" A gentleman was chiding his S,
for staying out late at night, and said
" Why, when l. was Of your age, II
father would not allow me to 60 out
the house after dark"
Then you had a deuce of fath(
you had sneered the young prohigato
The father yociterated, had co
founded sight better one than you, y,
young rascal"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-08-19
CONVERSATION IN ENGLAND.

In England, letters there are posted, not
mailed; periodicals are taken in, not
taken; friend on visit stops but does not
stay; you order something to be fetched,
not brought; you ride on horseback only,
never in a carriage; foremost men are
clever. not smart; high wind only is
a storm, not a fall of rain; meadows are
uplands, never boys or swamps; cooked
meat may be under-dnne, never rare
Lady-day Midsummer-day. Michaelmas
and Christmas are the times when all
quarterly rents are due. never March 9lst.
June 3Oth. September 30th and December
3Ist; it Is the rental of house you pay,
not the rent; autumn is the late season Of
the year, not fall; hedges, shrubs and
trees are quick, not alive; and you ask
that two or more things may be done at
once lat one tin,e.) and not necessarily
Instantly. Cocks and hens, rams and
ewes, bulls and cows. stations, mares
and geldings, jacks and jennies. bucks and
roes, dogs and sluts, still retain their
Saxon names, and it is at no time offensive
to use them. And women Of good blood
and gentle breeding. in common with the
other sex, have ankles and calves, knees
and legs. and do not blush to speak of
them.-Lipptncou.