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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-11-03
Il x &c UTORS' SALE
or VALUABLE
Personal Property.

Personal Property.
THE undersigned. Acting Executors of
l. the last will and testament of Peter L.
Myers, deceased, will sell at Pebble Sale. ut
the late residence Of snid deceased, at Nv.
ersviile, on the littlestown and Westmin.
ster turnpike road, on
Thursday, NoeemJer ION, 1870,
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, the following valuable
personal property, to wit:
Superior WORK HORSES,
one ofwhich is an excellent brood CO..
EaFTs mare; 8 Mich Cows, ~
NJ nearly all Of which have recently
.<AE--lEhad calves taken from them;
Bull, l brood Sow 6 fattening Hogs, 4
Shoats, 2broadtread wagons, narrowtread
wagon rockaway buggy and harness.
new threshing machine, winnowing mill, |
spring tooth rake, grain drill, furrow
piiows, harrows, double and single shovel
plows, cultlvators, forks, rakes, &c, log,
COW and halter chains, 2 set breeehbands,
sets lead gears, collars, brides, saddles
&c, and variety Of other farming nipple
mehls TOO numerous to mention. Also a
lot OF wheat. oats, corn aud potatoes by the
bushel and barrel, large lot of timothy
and clover hay; lot of blacksmith tools,
Fellows anvis, vices, &c, also a large lot
Of old iron.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE,
consisting of beds, bedsteads and bedding,
stoves, ] superior cooking stove complete,
bureaus, carpets, chairs, clocks, tables. sad
irons, tinware, crooks, iron kettle, large
copper kettle, . spinning wheels, 2 pair
sleelyards, parlor stove, blinds, spittoons,
Lounge, also large quantity ofbed clothes.
coyerlets, quilts, &c, lot of geese feathers,
lot Ct wool, and great variety of furni.
The attention of the public is specially
invited to this sale, as ali the articles in and
out Of the house are in the best possible
condition and of superior quality.
The Real Estate will be offered for sale
on or about the Sd of December, OF which
due notice will be given.
TERMS OF SALE.-On all sums of 81 And
under, cash; on oil SUMS dbove So credit
OF six months will be given, the purchaser
or purchasers giving note with approved
security, bearing interest from the day of
sale. 10y "
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PRIVATE SALE,

THE undersigned. having removed
Il Westminster, will sell his old residenc|
on the Deerpark Road, . miles east or "A
Deerpark Chapel, 4ACRES with the q
proyements, or more land il desired.
The above land is improved with twa
story DWELLING, Granary,
Meat House, Stable, Hen A11x-l<
House. and an excellent well ~!
OF water in the yard.
The four Acres are in Apples, Peachd
Pears, Ounces, Grapes, and in fact ali 4
fruit that family can wish.
The above will be sold ytfs ltR aid
reasonable terms.
keep store Of for Any mechanic.
For fGfther particulars apply a.
A. J. WILHELM,
opposite Carroll Hail, westminstef.'
feb 24,-tf $3.50
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LOST /! LOSIl

HE subscriber lost on Saturday. the
22d instant, an open faced Gold Watch
WIN steel chain attached, the name of
Lewis ID. Gore in back occase.
a suitable reward will be paid to any one
hndIng and returning the same to owner,
or leaving 1t at VIM. Moore's Jewelry Store
LEWIS ID. GORE,
OCT 2f'3t Finksburg, Nd.
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1877 Acres of Land ,

more or less. The farm is in the highest
state Of cultivation, has been lined heavily,
from 1000 10 2000 bushels having been APP
Piled eaeh year. The improvements con.
sist of large two story frame weather.
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NOTICE.

NALL and see my fine assortment Of
~ French Cloths, Cassimeres, and Goods
o. All grades and kind, Of Philadelphia
prices.
oct 81 n. G0RSTrcu
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COmmissioner's Notice.

TNHE County Commissioners Of Carroll
j. county, will meet at their Office. in
Westminster, on the FIRST MoNpAY OF
NOVEMBER, 1870, for the transaction Of busi.
ness. by order, ''''
JAMES BLIZZARD,
oct V-as Clerk
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WOOD LOTS.

Also, on the same day, time and place,
will be offered the following Valuable
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-11-03
13l Acres of Land,

NNhoiAb VI a ihTgt
s&::sS Frame and Lag Dpcliag
$3.50 Hoase, Baph Burn,
l0xio feet Wagon Sheds, Carriage House,
Hog House. Blacksmith Shop. Granaries,
and other Outbuildings the water to the
house is desirably and conveniently arrang.
ed, being. conveyed by pipe from spring
near by in the back part of the dwelling
house the barn is conveniently suoplied
with wateri the land is Limestone Several
Quarries thereon are now opened. of first
class quality, and is in hi.h state of cult.
Walton the fields are laid off in convenient
size and are enclosed by good fences. Iron
Ore has been found on the premises, and
large quantities is known to exist on the
farm. The attention of capitalists, farmers
and mining men is invited to this propetty;
its proximity to Rail Road, Westminster
Markets, Schools, Churches, &c., make il
one OF the most desirable properties in the
county; it is about one mile from Oren.
dorti Station lSpring Mill, on the West.
ern Maryland Railroad.
Also, on the same day, time and place,
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1
Also on the same day, the undersigned. IN
tending to remove to West Virginia. Will ell
atpaolie Sale, on thepremises, 70 Tayforsyilie.
parcel ofiand containing
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-11-03
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate
FIFTY-NINE ACRES OF LAND,

more or less. The improvements thereon cor
sist Of comfortable and convenient two stor
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-19

Srecial notices 90 cents per line, each insertion.
advertisements payable Quarteriy IL advance
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-13
J-RsgY GiY COMu0a COUNCIL.
Batch Of vctoes from the MuyOr-The
Aldermen Show Fight Again-A Board of
EducRiicn at lrst.

A Batch Of votocs from the SIay0r-The
Aldermen Show Fight Aga.n-A Board of
Educniicn at Lnst.
At The meeting OF the Jersey City Common Council
yesterday Mayor O'Eeill sent In four vetoes -one to
each Of the two resolutions authorizing the purchase
Of land for parks, to the public bath appropria
ton and one to the police and fire alarm telegraph
The latter taken up ana passed over the veto
by vote OF twenty-sx to four This decisive vote
was the signal for the ordinance IN regard to the
Board OF Education, on which the Mayor and the
Board have been al lOggerGeads, and the new Ord-
nance was adopted, with the understanding that
every Alderman should have the privilege OF noni.
mating member. This concession gives the repub.
Leans the same ratio of representation which they
- Tse : o5#ihy board was elected:-Frst ward,
John Mclnerny, A. II. Wallis; Second ward, III. Mol.
lone, Jr., james Warner Thiga Ward, Patrick II. Nu-
gent y aaq4s Is E1acA Wrd gs Naas Wf
Beck; seventh ward, J. O'Meara, P. Ryan; Eighth
E ESoasy a pF ess eh raw arS aiH nv" N5
3. Miller; Eleventh waad, { D. GiHochea, n. stiege;
ieee ward ward Dr. bdea tassop S Mis-; Four
teenth ward, James W. Sopef I, We'ls; FilteentQ
wayd, John q. West6IYeIt 4, n ns VII sixteeoth
ward, Gsr..est vfeclald, If, G. Clark. ~
Corporation Counsel Brown, whothSl been suffer
Ing for two weeks past from severe illness, entered
during the proceedings, and was congratulated by
the Aldermen on his colvaescence. There are sew
eral important questions awaiting his opinion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-13

Steamship Ciy Of Baltimore Gr, Deamote, Liverpool
Steamship Winchester, Jones, Aspnwal-Panama Rail.
road Co.
steamship City OF Merida Deaken, Vera Cruz via Havana
- + Alexandra q Sons.
Steamship Virgo huxley. Savannah Murray, Ferris &
Co.
Steamship Niagara, Lakewood Richmond City Point and
Norgolk-Od Dominion Steamship g"
Steamship Volunteer, Jones' PHILADELPHIA Lorlard.
SHIP Henry CSG) esses, Bremen II Koop.
Bark Enterprise Orr, Mcintosh, London-P Nevius L
Sons
Bark Panola Nckerson, Cons.antople Fabbri Chaun-
Bark Thos DaIlett, Weeks Laguayrn-D Blss Co.
Bark Gazele, Black, Barbados-H Trowhridge's sons.
Bark Princess Alexandria (Dutcn), NerdoD ST Croiy-
Roche Bros q Co.
Brig Mexico (AIex), Lac,las Campeachy-Funch, Edge
Co.
Brig Ella Maria, Berry, Hayana--J Philips u Sons
schr Porto Plata, Montgomery, Truxio-Eggers Helm
len.
schr Kate Carlton dDr) Nunroe Cardenns--Over Bryan
Schr Welcome Home (Br), Hatfield, Hsliax-Crandal
Berteaux Il Co.
schr Willie Dill, Rowland, Savannah Bentley, Miller
Tbomae
schr Nelly Potter Gasknl, Washington, NC-w Human
sqps Annie Borland, Norris, Riebnond--vap Brunt L
Shghtr ~ &C. aS'-sa s~.s y }lsas'
Schr Wurord, Sprague, Bridgeport--J codinaton.
Steamer Annie Haines, Wilmington, Del.
Steamer Tacony. Nichols, Philadelphia
Steamer q Walker, Sherein Phadephia.
Steamer on Eliza, Rchard1. Philacelphi..
Canal boat Dreadpought, Sarirnons, Baltimore
McNaim
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A STEAMBOAT s,v;D Faua FINE.
Remarkable Presence OF Mind In . Little
Girl Twelve Years Old.


From the Erie tPa.) Republican, July o.
tain City had narrow escape from being burned on
her downward trip from Buffalo. The particulars
OF the case, which we believe have not been pub
llshed, were furnished by gentleman OF TINS City.
1t appears that Mrs. Fannie Lamb, who resides 0
snort distance from the City OF Chicago TOOK pas.
sage for Buffalo on board the Fountain City, taxing
her daughter Annie, child twelve years Of age,
the little girl, going into the kitchen, remarked that
the stove smoked considerably, to which the COOK
replied that she was mistaken. The child had heard
her mother often say that she dreaded going on a
boat for fear 0I fire. With this in Ler mind, and
taking another look at the place where this
smoke seemed to come from, she discovered
thar it did not issue from the stove. Co.
around the smoke stack on IRE and tile flames just
eating tDeir way into the cabin. Without giving
any general alarm she went to the steward and told
him the boat was on fire. He Informed the mate,
who called the deck hands aft ana they extingushed
the fire without one Of the passengers being aware
that ythinR Oh the kind had occurred There were
twenty-five ladies' sitting on deck IN tho bow OF the
was gong on After the work had been done Annie
went to her mother and says, .D0nt DO frightened,
mother; the boat has been on fire. but IL Is all over
now" The Captain was 30 greatly pleased with
the cool, calm and QUIET manner In which the child
performed her part that ne refunded the passage
money OF both and offered TO take them back TO
Chicago free Of charge. IL was brave act, TO say
sons would have done, with 80 many ladies board
the consequences might have been Of very serious
nature. She deserves handsome testimonial Of
some KIND. Both mother and daughter have been
visiting their friends In this city during the past
week and left for Buffalo Monday night.
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ARRIVALS.
nEroaTED By THn herald STEAM

REPORTED By TIVE herald STEAM YACHTS.
senmolp, sIlssa eN0,, Trautmann, Hamburg june 20
ha a pM eSa and s W sas during Soa
sSand west. lin. PM o. 6 50, passed ss.a
tcamship Ocean Queen Conner, Aspinwal July O. With
treasure, ndss and passengers, to Pael Nail steamship
Steamship San Jacinto Ahinas Savannah July with
.na nsIsA No. with md''
steamship Eureka, Brown, Egg liarbor, with mdse, to
Ds,s q with
most Of the passage been ~ days west OF the Banks haa
Aa ss Sed Ga 'S SG soS Cardiff 80 days with railway
iron, 70 ORDER vessel 70 Paysnsedt 4 Co Had strong
Bark Ro%sac f days. With
&c, 70 rabiicoi Co. Passed G'brAltsr Juno L. Had
xs Spn.,
Mars s a S.
raI!ar. Nay % Ind light variable ye4.4sr :.
NY II with SsweOd to Her cSE
seSr Carrie weSh Brewster oeorgcown. sc. sdAys
sclr Palma, RANKIN, Georseown, sc. days. with naval
st ss. sfEfz asass ssy S' Vf!a.
ss sSr s@aS P"asc .R ones S xSa.'
sSSr sJoaI Sy c wS1'" S yTgipa
schr Czsr, Hammond, Virginia.
schr Dim J flousman, Brown, Norfolk
Schr Nellie Brown, Higgins, james River, Va
schr Loltie klots Vaughn, deorsetowp DC.
echr w w Pharo, Collins, Georgetown, DC.
Schr Yankee Doodle Piisbury, Wilmin gtco, Del.
schr Evergreen Buncs Bangor ~ days, vita iunaer, 10
Ripley Son.. -
soop James Henry Lane Virginia.
Passed Through Hell Gate,
BOUND sOUrH.
Brig volant (r Cannon Glace Bay, Oh, 10 days, for
New YORK; with GOAL to Geo Brewers vessel TO Uaion,
Watson & Co. -
Brig Enrs, Toohake Gardner days for Eew Yoh, With
ice to g Mathews or Capo Cod night OF 9Th inst Ia
thick fog, coided with fishing schr Valentine e rest
OF the name could not be qndersood OF and
carried shrouds bulwarxs and stAnchions OF tue
schooner The had her jb5oom, bowsprit apd bead rig
| gng carried away. =.
schr Grace 0irdier, Smith, Richmond Ne, for New Tors,
| with leo Knickerbocker lce Co.
Schr Ada Ames, Adams Rockand for New YORK, With ce
| 10 KnIckerbocker Ice Co.
Trade Wind Ingrahan, Rock and for Now YORK; With
| lime 10 J Brown
schr Alice Oakes Marson, Gardner for New York, with
lumber 10 Boynons Sons 70.
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..-,s-. ~ S-.1.s.t
sAGn ENG totes.

At the regular meeting OF the Atlantic Yacht Club,
held on Monday evening, the date OF the annual
cruise was by unanlmousyote changed from July
30 to August g. when yachts VIII rendezvous at
Whitestone that day, and, on the arrival OF the
afternoon steamboat from this city, Will sail for Glen
Cove ana from thence the feet will be governed by
the order OF Commodore VIM. Voorhis.
The long anticipated contest between the yachts Of
the Union Yacht Club OF Long Island comes or to-
day, July 10, at ten A. NJ Thirteen yachts OF the
club viii start from the club house OF Unionvi,le
dover bayl The course Of sailing VIII be from the
stakehoat of Unlonville to and around the buoy or
Fort Hamilton, turning the same from east to west
thence to and around buoy No. II, thence to and
around the home stakcboat this course TO be sailed
yer three times. The allowance Of time given viii
be two minutes to the foot. The will be most
exciting one ana DR.. Robert spier has left nothing
undone that would contribute to its success.
The Manhattan Yacht Club VIII shortly hold their
first annual pennant regatta.
The Hne schooner yacht Madeleine Commodore
Jacob yoorhis, Jr. J sailed yesterday a dying trip
to New London and Newport She will retarn TO
sandy Hook, there TO await the arrival Of tne
Alterations have been made in the Joe Jefferson,
recently successful In the Manhattan Club regatta,
and she Is now first class cabin Slo0p. IL
match has been arranged between the swift
yacht Idle Hour, launched few days since rom the
yard OF Mr.. Patrick Mcclellan, and the Addie Tay-
lor. An exciting contest IL anticipated.
The annual regatta OF the BayOnne Yacht Club
will take place on the 5t OF August. There will be
open competition and a brilliant display will doubt
less take place.
The new and elegant schooner yacht Tidal Wave,
Commodore William voorhis, has Just returned Iroin
a trip to Greenwich, Conn.
The Palmer Is now Beng slightly ovcrhauled, and
Il Is not unlikely that she will provo formidable OPP
poncnt TO the British craft
The Phantom Commodore Stebbins), and Magic
(dr. Franklin Osgoodl are anchored OF The South
ferry Those two splendid schoonerS are IN excel
lent racing trim.
A contest between Mr. J. M. Sawycr's yacht Vivid
and AFR. v. LivngstOne's Fyawny will take place IN
few days from or the Climb House, Staten Island
around the Southwest Shit and return.
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historical LETTER FROM GENERAL LEE.
From the Columbus (Ga.) ENQUIRER.

lfrOm the columbus (Ga.) Enrulrer.J
Some weeks since, HaTpef'S Weectv having pub
lished false and malicious charge against vir-
gln.a'5 noble son, that lie remained IN General
SCOTS service Us member OF his star until the last
moment before Joining the lost cause, In order TO
obtain full knowledge OF that officer plans OF future
operations, Major sidney Herbert. editor Of the Troy
MESSENGER ana ADVERTISER felt called upon, In view
OF his ollica knowledge OF the facts OF tile (he
being at the commencement OF The war star oflcer
at Washington TO relute the false charge and defend
the honor OF general Lee. That he was right In his
statements and that his good intentions have been
iuiy appreciated by General Lee, Is clearly shown
by the following very modest letter which MAJOR
Herbert has just received from the gallant old hero,
and which he kindly permits Us TO give to the public
through the columns OF the EaQui1er:-
LEXINGTON, Va. June 49, 1870
DEAR SRI am much obliged to you for the kind sentI
ments towards In your reply the Meseager
and Ado,te, Of which you editor, TO the
serton OF Htps " esq respecting myself. Though II
dcn to learn the TRUTH the acts the charge cited might
think have been easily ascertaned inasmuch
longed 10 the military family General Scott
his except when In Mexico when attached 10 the
general staff OF the army In dat country Thanking you for
the rcfMson of the charge and for your kind Wishes am
very respectfully, your obedient servant, X. h. LEE.
Major SIDNEY HERBERT, Troy, Ala.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-13
WHOLESALE SHOOTING AfFaAy M ROCHESTER. AY.
Three Men and a Woman Shat by IN Infuri.
utcd Saloon Keeper.
From the Rochester Union, July Ill

nted Saloon Keeper.
From the Rochester Union, July ILL.,
Between nine ana ten O'Clock last night whole
sale shooting ARRAY occurred az drinking
Brighton, just over the city line. kept by
one Orren Peters. Joseph Keller, Fred Keller
and Charles SENS and MS wiIe were shot by Peterh
Joseph Keller Is dangerously wounded. There are
different stories regarding the aay. Peters alleges
that some Of the above named persons. with others
VINO were not wounded, came to hi5 house Tor th9
express purpose OF making fuss; that with the ald
OF his wife he turned them out OF doors, when they
commenced throwing stones through The WINDOWS,
placing the lie and limbs OF the inmates IN peru.
Becoming eXasperated, he seized shotgun which
he Kent loaded and went TO the door ana rcd 0t ms
assallants. The result was fearful. Joseph Keller
was shot In the groin and MP, Fred Keller IN the
hand and Sens and his wife In the legs severely.
After firing he reloaded his gun, putting III large
quantity OF shot, but his assaiiants neeing ne ala
not IRE again.
tain Sullivan ana Major Ceary Of The force repaired
to the spot and arrested Peters The officers fonn
the place nearly q wreck, the moor covered With
stones and other missiles which had been thrown In
through the windows The Drs. Preston attended
the Injured PARTIES. Peters says he did not intend to
shoot any OF the party. lie nred low, with the III.
tention OF frightening them.
This forenoon q warrant was obtained for George
Farber, Joseph Siegler, Charles King, Jacob Wen,
berg Joseph Keller and George Keller, and all oil
them, except Joseph and George Keller VINO are
wounded, were arrested by detective Rogers and po
liceman BurCheli. They also took INTO custody sew
era other persons who were present al the shooting
and alleged participants in the row. The defendants
claim that the shooting was done before any stones
were thrown ut the house, and Immediately alteI
they were put out OF doors by Peters.
SENS ana his vile were slightly injured. They
were at Peters place when tho party named above
entered.
Joseph Keller is reported this forenoon in very
bad condtIen. Hrs scrotum was nearly shot away.
An explanation OF the case will be had Ia the Police
Court this afternoon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-13
CURIOUS CASES OF s.ysyDL'NG IN CoAsEc,
..-.' - tsrEtF
1ICUy.


From the New Haven Register, July III
On Saturday afternoon Captain Catln, with officers
Roller, Carpenter and Arnold made a thorough
search OF the Adams House. IN Union street, lor
stolen property, without success AS soon rs the
the household furniture Tor debt, and removed the
same for safe Keeping The place was kept by James
7. Coughlin, who Is now connned III tho Springfield
(Mas5.) Jail for swlndng. some Time during the
last part OF June an Old man, VINO gave me name OF
White visited seyefa mahuactoflss IN SpriignsIio
his son, who, he saii, nvcd South. lie then went
to Smith & NELSON'S pis.oi iactary aud 6argained
s Wen known barry 20! 500. ava endorsei
sent to the iirst factory which he had
Wis ted and soon as they arrived AT the place desg
mated a young man calling himself Hayie drove up
in carriage and taking IN the pistols. drove OF. In
the meantime the clcik at smith Wesson's not
liking the looks OF tho cheek took Il TO The bank,
to intercept the pistos, but the thieves were too
quick for him and had driven away. An officer was
at once sent to New York TO find the men II possible.
Hayle, who afterwards was found to be James II.
Couphlin, went to New York and on the following
Thursday while engaged In selling the pistols in a
store IN Beck man street, two doors from the second
police precinct detective officer Stilwell who had
been notified OF the transaction IN Springfield ana
mad received o bill containing description or the
parties and an offer OF reward OF 5000 Tor their ar.
rest and conviction stepped IN and arrested him.
The Springfield c.licer passed through his city on
Friday forenoon with Coughn and returned here on
FRIDAY night TO find the man waite, VINO, on leaving
Springfield went TO Northanpson ana ssea IA az
description was furnished 10 officers Roller and
Carpenter. and also the fact that Coughln was one
OF the parties and was arrested. During Saturday,
Officer isoer searched the Adams House, IN hopes
Of finding some OF the missing plstos-eiRhty -three
were recovered ON Coughlin in New YOrk-but wtn
out avail On sunday his suspicious fell upon mar
named VIM Birch, as the man. and as he periectij
answered the description Of the old man VINO ana tlt
lob in Springfield Birch was arrested, and dad mol
deny his guilt He was taken to Springfield w ON
Ger Carpenter on Monday morning. The Adams
House, at the time Of the search, was In charge o.
John C0nghn, who was taken into custody and II
now In the lookup TO await events. The place has
been don Of thieves for months past. and We are
glad IL " broken M, '-f