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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-06-09

PRoFEssoiHENRY on LIGHTNING Rops
i. The I'd should consist o: round
iron of about,ne inch in diameter it's
parts. throughput the whole length, should
be IN perfect Ietallic continuity. by be-
lag secured .gether by coupling fer
rules.
:. secur;t from rust the rod shout!
be coated with lack paint. itself q good
conductor.
3. 1t shouldterminate in single pla-
tinum point.
4. The shorte and more direct the
course of she rod b the earth the better ::
bendings should b rounded. and not
formed in acute angles.
5. II should be fastened to tue build
ing by iron eyes. and il may b. insula-
ted from these b. cylinders of glass, q
mucn impv. sanNc.
6. The rod should ba competed with
the earth in the most perfect manner pos
sible. and nothing is better for this pur-
pose than to place it in metallic contac.
with the gas-pipes. or. better. the water
pipes of the city. This connection may
be made by ribbon of copper or iron SOL
dercd to the eud of The rod of one Of its
extremities. aud wrapped around the Pipe
at the other. If connection ofthis kind
Is impracticao.e. the rod should be con-
necsed horizontally TO the nearest we'll.
and then turned vertically downward un-
II. the end enters the water a. deep as its
lowest level. The horiI ,ntal part of the
rod may be buried in stratum Of pour-
ded charcoal and ashes. TIL" roi shout
be placed. in preference, on the west side
Of the building. A rod of this kind may
be put up by an ordinary blacksmith
The rod in question is in accordance with
our latest knowledge Of all tie facts OF
electricity. Attempted improvements on i,
are worthless. aud, as a general thing. ar
proposed by those who are but slightly
acquainted With the subject.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-06-09

SHERIpAx.-T know nothing in fiction
wilder or more romantic than the life OF
Richard Brindsley Sheridan. The son
of an Irish actor. endowed with the most
brilliant and varied gifts of nature. high
spirit. noble presence. Imagination, wit,
and eloquence, all those qualities that win
the admiration of men, aud the affection
OF women. vet without shilling in the
world to call his own. without either OF
those recommendations which form the
passport to high circles Of English socie-
;y-high birth and university honors-
the author Of the 'School for Scandal
rose by the mer. force Of his genius. and
rose almost at bound, to the highes. po-
sition in the ranks of political aud soc;al
life, at period when political and social
life in England was tainted by the mar
rowe>t aud most exclusive spirit tina. has
ever distinguished the aristocracy of tina.
country. He held that position, and held
ii with eclat. all through lite, the rival
of wits like Coleman aud Horne Tooke ;
of orators and statesmen like Pitt, aud
Fox. aud Burke and of men of genius
like Byron and Scott. He died almost in
the arms Of q sheritf7s officer, and was
buried. with honors all but regal, with
princes Of the blood for his pall-bearers,
in the sepulchrs of great kings and states
men. Il was 4 brilliant bat a sal career,
full OF startling contrasts. marked BY many
humiliations and many victories, by grea,
failures and great successes and yet now.
when enc asks what remains of all this
success, il is not easy to frame an an
swer. speech or two, which no one now
thinks of reading, cxcep. to trace, in its
most vivid colors. what he thinks the
false taste OF the age in eloqueuce and
Wit; the feeting recollection Of . few ep-
igrams and BON mo,s and two or three
sparkling contributions TO the literature
Of the drama, are all that remain 70 mark
the genius Of the man who for thirty
years was The pride Of the palace. tae
bower, and the ball"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-06-09

1aSss~,Napt Ep;-copal Conversation o!
:, usoe--ryHor Maryland mas elected Rev.
WIN. P;nktey, u n. Assistant Bishop
of the Diocsss. DR.. Pinkney i the pres
cnt esteemed rector of Ascension Parish
Washington. u. G.. and l. one oe the
Oldest Presbyters in the Diocese of M1rv-
land, standing fifth ~ the LIS, Of par,-
chial clergy. He il widely known
throughout the Diocesi as an cnrnes: and
devoted pastor, Of kind aud genial man.
pcrS. and fine attaiuments rs scholar
and thcologiau. DR.. PInkney is ma
tive OF Maryland. and WIS bo.n At An
napolis. His flther VS. Jona,hln Pink
ncy. a brother Of the celebrated Miry-
land lawyer aud statesman, Hon. Vim.
P,ukncy, whose name he bears. He was
educated nj St. johns College, Anuap,
lis. Since his entrance upon the miu-
is,ry he has always hcii.a Cure in the
Diocese of Maryland For abou: twenty
years he was i'll chirge Of u aggregation
n, Bladensburg, Prince GEORGES county,
but tor the last ten years he has been the
rector of the Church of the Ascension
Washington city. In HE course of bis
ministry he has found time to devote some
attention to literary parsuits, aud has
been the author Of severa. works, inclu-
ding one on the life OF his uncle. VIM
Pinkn.y. DIR. Piukney is about sixty
years OF age, but exhibits considerable
vigOr aud activity.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-06-09

fhE TyRsT Rsertsrrr.-N i rare
complimentstc pay say vcnan 10 az shs
is N exneiiens housekeeper. Sossnoa
gives Us IN ne iass chapter Of Proverbs
tha&escsipfknn q such hois.k~epcr. and
tie spir;s Of Is b one that holds good in.
all ages.
: The very rst requisite Of such house
mother, 10 that "she locke,h we'll TO the
ways Of her household and .ate,h no, the
bread OF idieness No house can thrive
that is len al 10 the management Of do
mesties.
"She that would thrive most prosper
ously. herself mus. every corner see." Il
Is these little wastes that eat NJ the lar
gess incomes. aud M one can see where
the money goes. AS soon a. house,
keeper detects leak in the ship, let her
set TO work to stop it. Make point "a
save in thai one thing, and she will have
gone long ways towards establishing a
habit. Careruluess in one thing will lead
to similar prudence in others. Il will
help to open ones eye. to whs. was once
wasted. II, when the meat comes in,
care is taken to cut of every particle o
superfuous fat before il goes into the pc,
or oven. and then at once place this ia, il
dripping pan, with little water in it
| aud also set it in the oven to dry oa, .a-
fat. valuable basin of drippings can b,
saved. and always had in readiness. which
will be a great saving in the matter q
butter and lard. The meat. too, will b.
greatly improved by having this fat taker
off before il ls cooked. This one item
would make dollars Of difference in the ex
penditure of many families. il it wcr,
properly attended to.
A good housekceper must be accom-
plished in the many little table arts. which
90 SO far towards making home attrac
l ave. 4 French cook eau contrive :
,houutiful dinner on; Of the scraps Of cold
\scat on joint, dish OF stale bread, Al
, sN, or two, and a sixpencc worth of veg
{ ethics. have known many a thriitle,,
e wo'xn throw rs much into the swill bar
Q rel-yomen whose husbands worked har,
j. 70 hrii. in the home supplies.
o No wsteful woman, whether in high o
$ low lie. au be good housekecper-n no
one that ses not see to the ways of he
g houso-hGever many helpers she ma,
e have to cay out her piaas. Co~s
e try Geniiemn.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-06-09

BArIcu's Mcxrnlr MasauxE.-The
ely number e BaToa's -kon,My Mass-
e i.Aths ccmnepcemens Of the Thirty-
psed volsne. Its popularity Is NOT
grtsk that no magazine in the country
sand higher in the estimation Of the
peeple for genuine interest and excel
lenee. Each number contains 100 pages
ef reading ma,,er-s,ories, poems. histo-
real events. Wit and humor. ahouse kcer-
Ing department. aud from sixteen 10 TWEEN
~ Illustrations Of noted scenes aud pla-
ess. All this can be obtained for $3.50
Per year. or i.hesn seafs single copy
sud e'ab ierms are even cheaper. Thsaes
4 Talbot. B0sses. Mass, arc the publish
su.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-06-09

CULrIvArISG CoRN-Those who were
fortunate enough to get in their corn be-
fore the wet spell commenced at the be-
ginning of this month will soon be called
upon 10 push ahead with the cultivators
to keep down the grass and weeds, which
will be found to grow as rapidly as the
corn. and perhaps little more SO if not
promptly checked: therefore the planter
will see the necessity of keeping the cul-
tiva,or and the hoe going, no, only TO
keep the crop clean. but also to open the
soil to the Influences Of the atmo .nhere,
and this is particularly necessary in times
Of drought, as the plants then stand more
in need of the moisture tn be received
from the dews and atmosphere, and by
stirring the soil i: is the more freely en-
abled to retsin as well as TO attract the
nutritive elements in the air, which are
acknowledged by all scientific men as
rich in the food of plants. And particu-
larly is this attraction moro fully secured
if plaster has been applied to the hills OF
corn. either before or after planting.
We have before, in treating upon the
subject Of the cultivation OF corn. given
reasons which We deem sound, Why the
use Of the pillow in the after-csltivatioa Of
the crep should be avoided, and will bu,
briefly again asludc TO them. In the frs,
place, il 10 liable TO laceratc or cut of aud
bruiss the roots. and thus deprive them
of their natural medium Of feeding, aud
prevents them for = time, until new roots
are formed, Of obtaining their necessary
food from the earsa and secondly, be-
cause the plou is apt to turn up the ma
nure TO the surfacs. to De bleached and
deprived Of les volatile CT ammoaiacal
elements, which, IS every one knows,
are the most sssritive portions thereof,
and ~hich insure the vigorous growth Of
the plants. Therefore, after the plants
are wen MP, discard The use Of the plow.
and apply the hoe and the culssasor q
often as the soil may be found necessary
70 be stirred, or he grass hep. down. :
ErrAaE;e.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-06-09

~. -. [As TorE.-AmonR
......:s. ~, siag . better rsprs-
-~-.-.~.. Stuency in the rep
- $50 HAT Of s.the preferes-
- - knoun - che Haas
ras:I - - Of It's devissr-
80 - " eliminate the pres
-. - - 49, - parties end per-
s.. =. nc any candidate Who
- ~. votes. the quota being
III all the votes east in
.es hives are to Be elected.
"e - Scase Eve are 20 be cho-
n r.. th three, and so on.
n - Is What nav be term
- 6f votes. by which. un-
','',aH Iotes tha, would other
D for nothing are made
m strate the system, We
three representatives.
Each voter marks
Hot any three names he
ing hy the annexed AZ
be order OF his prefer
sao 70 Sesing that there are
49, - tbs gives 100
..aS;as,s y nes-.sSfy TO elect any
oa..;nn ~, le counting begins by
! L~n - choice on all the
whsther or no any
n,iSeh is the case.
SIN Necsed and no fu.-
ther vo'es Tor HIM 6rst choice are coun-
TED FOR h'm. but 4 the person whose
name appears as seta choice on tina,
''ai'os. As soon as Is second choice re-
ceives 100 votes theno other votes "a,
him are counted, but YES 70 hi. ,ams
go TO the next choice u, the ha,,., vii
his name, and so on till re c,ndsl,,ss
are found under these rue =, bay. i.
quota each. These are sen decl.,ed
elected and the count ceases In case N
first choice receives quota. the secon
choice names are gone throug with i
the same manner as if they We. the frs
and it still nc quota appears. hen ,h
third choice is counted: and 6suy.
there is no quota for third choie, ,t
least number of votes for any canlida,
are transferred to the first choice, an,
II with this strength his votes amour,
quota. he is elected if not, these vo.,
are transferred to the second choice, al
so on till quota is found. Then Il
next highest number Of votes above Il
least is transferred to the highest choi
outstanding. and SO on till three quot
appear.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-06-09

WASHING THE BARK OF TRErs.-If i,
has not been done before. No time should
now be lost in washing the trunks of all
fruit trees with some solution to soften
the bark, destroy insects which harbor
under ITS rough surf,ces. aud thus ena-
BILE 1t to perform its Office in the circula-
ton of the tree, by admitting the desc mt
o. the sap. Where it is scaly. hard and
impenetrable, as We often see, especially
IN old trees, this sap is impeled in its
course. and becomes congessed, an an-
healthy condition of the tree results. and
the fruit is knctty and imperfect. H.
sects are also much more liable to attack
both tree and fruit, in an unhealthy con-
di:ion of the bark, or indeed Of auy 9th.
er OF its important organism.
fed'fsVVe' remedy II hand ihsn a mixture
Of equal proportion Of soft soap and lie.
Give one or two applications, according
10 circumstances, tp the body Of the tree,
as high as one ca, reach. and to where
the branches fork. One pound of potash
dissolved in gallon of water will ans wer
the same purpose. Apply with a white
wash brush, and in hard cases we have
often used Il haud>crub. The bark OF a
tree should he soft and pliable. so rs to
be easily indented with the finger nail.
Avoid whitewash in all eases, no: only
as matter of taste. conveying the idea
of whi'ed sepulchres and graveyards to All
orchard where there should be only the
most vigorous life, but also because in
our observation it makes the bark hard
when it is wanted to be softene1. l.
should certainly be borne in mind tina. no
tree can bear fine or perfect fruit, which
will sell we'll, if it is unhealthy or un-
thrifty from any cause. Vigorous, healthy
life, constant thrift, should be the watch
word for frui: trees, and this requires the
unremit,iug care of fruit growers. The
time has gone by when, as in the early
settlement OF the country aud with vir-
gin soil. vegetation of any kind will take
care OF itself.-Practical Farmer.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-06-09

CENSUS The census-takers are abou,
:" begin business. BE prepared for them.
They viii want to know Of every family
the names, sges. sexes. colors, &C., Of its
members. and also information for the
csmpilat;on Of statistics concerning farm
productions. manufactures. &c. The -.
formation given mus. be. as nearly as ! \
sible. exact. and should Be properly gis<a
BY The head Of the family. Paserfsmilia(
win do ven to attend to hi. himself, fl
u il worth rsmemberips that any false
infsrYGie9n 1>nlt given, subjects the
sae2 $50: and thi. fine
e. - debt by the Deputy
Int Msrshal to whom the false
= 10 given. The value of the
ktarns" ought to Be apprecia-
inselligent man. and every
should Do his part toward
sxpcdisioa and reliability.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-06-09
DIED.

At the residence of her husband in p.
,uxeu, district. after lingering illness.
on Friday. the Srd of June, iastan,
MARX ELIZA. wife of james Jones IN
.hc 31.h ysa- u her age.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-06-09

LIVE ~ 6xs. GnASr-CsArrxa list
Ads@ Badesa has bsea wiring history
Of the lie Of General Grant Chapter
.--He is ee;ns TO Eseisna - consul in
,s-Sv .. Mr.. Msrse.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-06-09

On the 9th Inst. BY the Rev. Mr..
Wyatt. JAMES B. FERGUSON to
Miss MARY l.. BRO0kBANk. p
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-06-09

In the Circuit, Cour, tor st Eary's County,
sitting as Court VI Equity.
No %! n f.
~ RDERED. TINS 2utn day Of Nav,
O:ls7o, tha..be Auditors Report. fled'in
THE cause, be ratihc,i and confirmed. unless
cause to the contrary he shown on Or before the
lst Monday Of july next provided
copy Of this order he published in the \, Ma.
rvs Beacon once week for three successive
weeks prior 20 the said Is, Monday of July.
i JNo CAVALIER, Crk.
True copy-rest: ~
Jah 9. ls75MNgsw. " -
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the Aeeping apartment

- hought il pertinent % call the
< peshsrisss to the
the seepinc apartment for
the Poor's House. 1t is rep
49, he's basement in chronic state
and ssauia -,.d uusufred even 90
ihs healthful residence of cattle. much
less to the nightly repose Of infrm hu-
man beings. We hoPe to hear that inn
mediate steps have been taken to better
the condition of the Poor in this respect.
The condition Of the wheat crop in
many sectors Of our county, in coDse-
auence Of recent severe blows and the
late prolonged vet spell. is represented
to b prscsrioas. 1t is feared that much
Of the "down" wheat viii mover 'raise"
and that mould, .eab and rust may SUI
pervcpe. Il is noticeable. that while the
bearded or red wheat has been badly
blown down and tangled, the white varie-
ty has altogether escaped. 1t would be
we'll for farmers to make note of this.
Tobacco planting is now in full blast
and many have already pitched their en-
tire crops. There is. We believe, an
abundance Of plants and the prospect is
that more than an average crop will be
planted. The corn crop is badly taken
sish grass. the land not having been in
condition 20 work for ten days past.
Combs i Downs sold at Trustees sale
on Tuesday last the valuable estate known
rs "Cinrra," containing about $50 acres
Of land. for $4,000. Col George Forbes
purchaser. On the same day, James T.
Atell. as Trustee. cold the place known
m "Vowlc's Purchase" etc., containing
$50 acres Of land. for s9lO. Purchaser,
Alexander Combs.
The Election in Washington city on
Monday last resulted in favor of Emery,
conservative candidate for Mayor, by an
esamated msJU.ny oI o,VUO. Bowen,
WV fsssSHs IL a EICab
We admit. but We fear our democratic
friends who went in" on Emery will find
out before many days that they have
svapped the devil for a witch"
The Trustees Of the Point Lookout
Cemetary. in pursuance of previous no.
tee. met in Leonard Town on Tuesday
last. We have not been informed what
seton. If any, was taken. The Board
will hold an adjourned meeting in Leon
ard Town on Tuesday next, and We have
been requested to ask full attendance of
MI its members.
The Leonard Town Postt Nee has been
raised by Postmaster General Cresswcll
to the dignity Of q money order Office
This will prove a great accommodation to
our community and in its name, we thank
Mr.. Crcsswell.
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-06-09
5MsAT BARGAINst
GREAT BARGAiNS,,

- Ihfs.SE FUkCk has Just return.
- ca ircna Baltimore with a full and
carefully selected stock Of ' ""'
Dress and Fancy Goods,
iaelnding PIQUE's, very Chez, -,
A'H.iN ERi OF all kinds and OF the very
49, SyIes- her entire stock having been
p .s =. pric.s approaching gold rs,ts,
vance for cash. she bell eve, TIA, i.S;.. "a.
iind It TO their interest to give her \ cal, -
lore purchasing elsew here. Gra,.f,, 80 -
friends aud the public for pas, enoan,. ~.
ment. she respectfully asks for eon,ina.
anee Of their favor s'oa-
may s, is-o-,f.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-06-09

The Fenian Executive Council dis
claims all responsibility for any raids
witch are no. successful.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-06-09
NOTICE

Jas Macknb,n &
las Thomas, ks Of
VIM ii Thomas
l. others.
VIM klleour (
VIM kilguor, ks Of
James T. kilsolr,
Sarah 4 Kil our
4 others.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-06-09

uoKSES HAfte0 fuo AUEu.-t1 ttFE
to the query, ..Wiil hors4s eat enough
hay to ,njure them. II left standing in the
stable after eating 7" the ". y. Farner
answers
"Yes. sir. If YOU give il to them. they
will. Don't you remember the old aiage.
that "a horse will die at the hay-stack ,
None Of our domestic animals require
more systematic care in feeding than the
horse. He may be kept well At q mod
crate cost. and will be more healthy. per-
form more labor aud live longer tina, il
fed SO highly as to double the COS, OF keep
ing. A horse will spend most of his
time in throwing his feel about. topsy-
,urvy, in his rack or box, anu taking y
little occasionally, ii feed is kept con slant
ly before him. tie vii. no, eat with =
keen relish, become dissatisfied with ali;
food, and eventually have little appetite
grow thin, become unfit for labor, and in
the end diseased aud worthless.
"A horse that is fed regularly aud in
moderate amount, aud is worked Judi
cieusly, will be in better condition for
labor than Que that is Fat, or whose ribs
can be counted At distance OF twenty
rods. l; is not the thick layers of Cat
which give the horse strength aud power
vi endurance, but tue firm, compact mus
clcs, male mp gradually by proper feed
ing and careful working.
'Some persons feed their horses bat
twice in twenty-tour hours. and W. have
seen them i'll excellent flesh and condition
for work ny er such circumstances. Bat
W. e meals better
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

?
nRDERED BIZ THE COURT, Tina, Co..
~ Thomas. executor of JANE THOMAS
late OF ST Mary's county, Maryland. de,,c,s..,
give the notice required by Law TO the dec
eds creditors 70 exhibit their claims. and IL,
the same he Published once week for 81, So.
ocssive weeks IN som, newspaper, Printed in ss;i
county. ''''A
Test:
JAxrs N fArrr
Register Wills for 81 Mar,,s eo,,,r
NOTICE.
In pursuance Of the above ORE. h.,
give notice that have obsaised k,, e. a..
phsns' Court OF ST. Mary's eeuntt u.rr,.sJ
letters testsmentary on the PersonaArs,s,a y,
Jane Thomas, late of said county S.sass.s
All persons having claims against the h, ~
ceased are hereby notified TO exhibit tx
with the proper -onehers attached thei<
the subscriber, on or before the lst day of\ "
1871, they viii otherwise by law be exck,
from the benefits Of the said estate. All per%
INDEBTED TO the deceased are requested Ia ma
immediate payment 10 the subscriber.
GEORGE THOMAS, \
Executor.
June ., isIo-5w.
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81. MARY'S BEACON
Corxrr AND Ornrx Irsx..-CSrr,G,
lEoyAnpT0ws, I'D.

THURSDAY MORNING, June :. rs7e.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1870-06-09

CouxTv AND OTHKR IrKxs.-Csrr,of
Cov,G-The June Term Of our Circuit
C"ur, commencsd on Monday last. His
Honor. Judge Ford. presiding. Up to
rresen. writing. m case Of general inter
sss has engaged the at.ension f,he Court.
Ills Hsuer. Judge Magruder. arrived on
Tussdsy end took bis place upon the
Bench. From present indications. It Is
not likely that the June session viii ex-
tend beyond Friday.
AZ On election for Overscer ofthe Poor
On Tuesday last, Charles Medley, E-fr..
was elected BY the Trustees for the unex-
pred term Of VIM. A. Cents. lately de-
ee.sed. The selection Of Mr.. Medley
meets wifi general approval. With the
inductionP f the new Overseer into Office.
< bought il pertinent % call the