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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

REREKAH LoDGEs.-As considerable interest has
lately been manifested in this city (says the Lam
caster, Pa, Eipress,) on the subject of Rebekah
Lodges, and as new lodge of this degree has
been organized here. We copy from the Philadel-
phia Eoening Bulletin the following on the sub
iect of these lodges 'Within the past two years
the Order of Odd Fellows, after mature delibera-
ton, added another degree to the organization.
1t is known as the Degree of Rebekah, and is
conferred upon the wives and widows of Fifth De-
gree members. This action is greatly in advance
of the old position of the Order, and it can nev-
er be abolished without the consent of the entire
Brotherhood. The members of the new branch
are known as the Daughters of Rebekah," and
already many have been initiated in Philadel-
phia, as we'll as in the most distant parts OF the
country The Rebekah Lodges are governed by
the Past Officers of the male branch of the Order,
aud the subordinate officers must be Scarlet De-
gree members. In case married Odd Fellow
should die before attaining his Scarlet Degree,
bis widow may be admitted to a Rebekah Lodge.
The laws made for the government OF the new
branch are pretty much the same as those OF the
other lodges, ample provisions being made for
distress, sickness, death, &c. Certificates OF
membership Of a Rebekah Lodge have been
granted by the Grand Lodge of the United
States. They are neat in appearance and may
lie framed The regalia worn by the "Daugh-
lar, handsomely trimmed, and adorned with
rosette. The influence of the ladies will, as
matter of course, have beneficial effect upon the
Order generally and in times of distress, impo-
siton adversity and other evils which affiict the
human family, the Daughters will find thousands
of influential men, as we'll as many of their own
SEX ready to help them in the hour of need
The German Odd Fellows seem to have lively
interest in this matter A Rebekah Lodge, from
all that we can learn has jurisdiction in districts
containing a number oflodges of the male branch
of the Order therefore husbands, having attain
ed the Scarlet Degree in any of the several lodg-
es of the district can meet in social union as one
family with their wives in a single lodge. The
new movement is very popular, and it is so well
thought of by the younger membsss of the Order
that the desire to have the Scarlet Degree confer
red has greatly increased. 1t is estimated that
in Philadelphia, within the present year, ten or
twelve thousand women will be members of Re-
bekah Lodges, and thus become neighbors, al
though residing in localities distant from each
other The same may be said of the entire coun-
try ss will be known in all parts ofthe land by
Fifth Degree Odd Fellows, and EilI De always
certain to find themselves at home and this will
increase as the Rebekah Lodges become establish
ed in other sections
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

Wa A miller who attempted to be witty at
the expense of youth ofa weak intellect, accosted
him with, "John people say you are fool y
On this John replied, ~ don't know that am
sir. know some things, sir and some things |
don't know SIR" "Well. John what do you
know 2" 81 know that milers always have fat
hogs, sir" tAnd what don't you know ~ 81
don't know whose corn they eat SIR"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

Go TO WoRK.The idea of respectable EN-
ployment' is the rock upon which thousands
split, and which wrecks themselves and all who
depend upon them. All emplovments are alike
respectable that bring honest gain. The laborer
who is willing TO turn his hands to anything is
as respectable the clerk or draper-store tender
Indeed, the man who is ready to work wherever
work offers, whatever it may be, rather than lie
idle and beg, is by TAR more respectable man
than one who turns up his nose at hard labor,
wearies his friends with his complaint that he
can find nothing respectable to do, pockets their
benefactions without thankfulness, and goes on
from day to day useless lazy grumbler. The
only remedy for him is to arise and 60 out and
seek employment throw the false idea Of respec-
liability to the winds, and become in reality
respectable man by becoming a useful man.
Strive for employment of some kind. If you
fail on the first application, try the second, and
SO on even if you fail ninety mine times, the
hundredth application may be triumphant. "Try
again" should be the encouraging motto of all
who are looking for employment. Waiting,
Micawber like, for something to turn up, won't
help you The world will help those who are
striving to help themselves.
The selfish maxim, the world owes me living
never advantaged any one but it has carried
many to the almshouse and more we fear TO the
prison. There is enough in the world for every
man, but the condition upon which that living
is attainable is expressed in a word EFFORT The
sentence, "by the sweat of thy brow, thou shalt
earn thy bread, is in full force, and it would be
| Ss fs -a.sJ for humanity whore tha. sentence
reversed. In obedience to that condition, we
secure health, both of body and mind and make
life the blessing which merciful Providence de-
signed that it should be.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

va A Memphis paper tells this anecdote; An
anxious looking chap wandered into the Mayors
Office the other day, and asked permission to
look at the book in which the names Of candidates
for offices are entered. The clerk blandly asked,
"What Office are you running for, sir ?"
To which the other replied,
"Waal, dunno thought I'd look over and
90 for any vacancy that might turn up. Pm
beastly fond of or6s."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

@s ''wny, dear me, S,ssssr. 4son,;sTsss-s5-s... =.
said good old lady, show can you dana a
whole quart of that hard cider at a single
draught ~
AS soon as the old man could breathe again he
replied
81 beg pardon, madam, but upon my soul it
was so hard couldn't bite it off,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26
WILSON,
POPULAR EUROPEAN HOUSE
l24 BALTIMORE ST., NEAR NORTH.

s. ~ est agrseable and conveniently situa
W-s.ssert for both the traveller and cit
s1fha oldest Hotel n-the European
plan in Baltimore, and its reputation is buiit
upon moderate charges, convenience OF lnte-
rior arrangements, thorough cleanliness. at
tentive and experienced servants, whilst the
BAR and TABLES cannot be surpassed in any
respect as regards choice brands and well Sc
lected bills of fare, embracing all the Injuries
of the Maryland and other markets. The pro
prietor has secured the services Of one Of the
most accomplished cooks to superintend and
direct the preparation of the choicest dishes.
which are served with that degree OF prompt
tude so desirable by the guests and men of
business generally. A call is respectfully in
vited, the undersigned being satisfied that
even the most fastidious will be pleased with
the general manner in which the House is con
Quoted. JOHN L. WILSON,
Jan. 80, '6q-ly. Proprietor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

A PROMPT WITNEss.-Perhaps one of the most
enjoyable things in a modern court of Justice
where not unfrequently innocent witnesses,
who are loosing patience, time and money, in
their compulsory occupancy of the witness
stand (Which is pillory,) are "bullyragged"
and tormented-is the torturing in return of
some impudent, unfeeling advocate A good
case in point is this
In court not thousand miles from the city
of Gotham, a legal gentleman had gone through
the various stages of bar pleading, and had
coaxed and threatened, and bullied witnesses
to his hearts content, when it chanced that a
very stupid fellow an hosler, was called upon
thes stand. He was, in fact, simplicity personifed.
The counsel, it should be promised, had made
a great fuss about the previous witnesses
speaking so low that he could not hear them.
"Now, sir" said the learned counsel 81 hope
we shall have no difficulty in making you
speak up"
He himself spoke rudely loud.
~ hope not, sir !" shouted the witness in
such believing tones that they fairly shook
the building
"How dare you speak in that way sir :" de-
manded the counsel
Cant speak no louder !" he shouted louder
than before, as if to atone for his fault in
speaking too low.
"Have you been drinking this morning /?
asked the lawyer, who had now entirely lost
INC cohHdnu VI MS temper al Ine r0arS OF
daughter which burst from a crowded audience.
eyes, sir" said the witness, frankly.
"And what have you been drinking, sir !?
Look at the jury-don't look at me, sir, in that
way"
Coffee. SIR"
"Did you have anything in your coffee, sir?"
eyes, sir
81 thought so," said the COUNSEL with
glance at the jury. "Well, sir" continued the
learned counsel "you say you had something
in your coffee. State to tt e jury, you please,
what that something was"
Sugar sir" answered the witness, without
a movement of muscle.
There was another burst of "furtve laughter
throughout the court room.
This man is no fool, your honor" addressing
the Court, ''but he is something worse. Now,
witness you must come to the point. Had you
anything else in your coffee beside sugar ?''
eyes, sir"
"Yes-you had? (Well, we are likely to
get at the truth, after all his turning and
twisting to the contrary Notwithstanding
Well. sir, what else was it you had in your
coffee 2"
"a spune, sir ~ shouted the witness. "Do
make you hear me, Squire "a spune -
That was the last witness, and the last of
him on the stand. Here the trial was adjourned
until the next day
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

A CURIOUS ADVERTISEMENT. following ad-
vertisement for the recovery of red calf was ac-
tually published in paper of Columbia County,
Pennsylvania, in the Summer of 1862
LosT-A Calf Ret. His two behind legs was
White He was she calf. Everybody what
catches him gibsm tree Dollars.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

va A young lady once married man by
the name of "Dust," against the wish of her
parents After short time they lived unhappily
together, and she returned to her fathers house ;
but he refused to receive her, saying "Dust
thou art, and unto Dust thou shalt return" And
she Udnsted "
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26
County Directory.
COaG1stU DiFectOTU.

In accordance with our usual custom at the
beginning of each year, we give below a list
of our county officers which we doubt not, will
be useful as means for future reference. We
believe it to be accurate in every particular,
except as regards constables, a correct list of
which we cannot get at this time, as no record
is kept OF their resignation or removal:
CIRCUIT COURT.
, Terms of C0urt-1st Monday in March Sd
Monday in May 4th Monday in August ;st
Monday in December
Chief Judge.-Hon. Richard Grason.
Associate Judgcs.--Hon. George Yelott, Hon.
Alfred w. Bateman.
States Attoraey--W lillian s. Keech.
Deputy States Attorney-Lewis H. Wheeler
Clerk.-Edward II. Ady.
Deputy Gerks.-William NJ. Isaac, Joseph B.
Mitchell, R. Edwin Hook, John Payne, Phineas
j. Davis, John D. Bedford, C. Louis Cross.
Auditor.-W Washington Yellott.
Commissioners to Take 1sstimony-D. Hop
per Emory, John N. Watkins.
Sherif.-Nicholas Burke.
Sherif's Clerk-Philip L. Moore.
i, Deputy Sheri6.-George Hamilton.
= Special Deputy.-Wa alter Z. Burke.
Warden at JaiL-William E. childs.
Turnkey at Jail.--Joh Halpin.
Physician at JaiL-Dr. George H. Carnes.
COUTI Cr1er-DeWlS Nogle.
hnterpreter.-John j. Pilert.
BailifS.-George W. Seipp, Samuel Pinker-
ton, William Morfoot.
ORPHANS COURT.
Regular meeting days Tuesday and We'd
nesday of each week; extra meetngs-when-
ever public business requires it.
Judges.-Hon. Joshua F. Cockey, Thomas G.
Rutle ge C. Howard Owings.
BGilif-William Adams.
Register Of .lViHs.-0lver P. Macgill.
Deputy Rcgister.-Thomas Philpot.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Regular Meetings first Tuesday and Wednes-
day in each month.
miSsionerS-Francis C. Fossitt, Benja-
min Gorsuch, Daniel j. McCauley.
Treasurer.-Amos A. Harryman.
Clerk.-Ephraim B. Almony.
Bailif to County Commissioners and Night
Watchmdn at Court House.-James Lindsey.
Keeper of Court House.-Gideon Herbert.
SCHOOL COM1TSSIONERS
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

AsS-O One evening a somewhat unusual scene
occurred at the wharf on this side of the East
Boston Ferry. gentleman had left his horse
and carriage unattached while he went to
transact some business, and on his return found
fellow seated in the carriage and just on the
point of driving off.
"Where are you going with that team de-
manded the owner.
He was answered thatthe horse was running
away. 81 just got in to stop it for you; aint
you going to give me something" ?"
eyes, am" said the gentleman and TO the
great amusement of the few lookers-on, he ad-
ministered to the ingenious youth severe
horsewhipping, Such disinterestedness de-
served reward.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26
CLEAVELAND & co.
CLEAVELAND & co.

Are opening their FALL & WINTER STOCK
OF DRY GOODS at l03 N. Gay 81. You can
buy beautiful yard wide Muslins at 121 cts yd
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

w. young gentleman at Charles City, Iowa
sent seventy-fve cents to New York, recently,
for method of writing without pen or ink. de
received the following inscription, in large type,
on card "Write with pencil"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

Have Cassimeres from SO cts. yard to fine
Dceskins. At I03 ~. Gay Street you can buy
beautiful White, Red and Yellow Flannel at
extremely low prices.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26
& CO.

Have Dress Goods to suit every one. 103 North
Gay Street employ only young ladies, who are
ex perienced hands in the Dry Goods business.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

@:An Englishman paying an Irish shoe
black with rudeness, the 'dirty urchin" said
'My honey, all the polish you have is upon your
boots and guv you that"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

&9- An industrious old man, in eastern Con-
necticut, whose early education was neglected,
has put out sign announcing "Goin out
whitewashin done 10 here"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

A TOUCHING OBITUARY.-Thus my wife disd -
No more will those loving hands pull off my boots
and part my hair back, as only true wife can.
No more will those willing feet replenishI fne
cosl-hod and water-pail. No more will shearse
mid the tempestuous storms OF winter and gaily
HE herself away to build the fire without disturb
ing the slumbers OF the man who dotted on her so
artlessly. Her memory is embalmed in my heart
of hearts. wanted to embam her body, but
found that | could embalm her memory much
cheaper procured Of Eli Midget, a neighbor
of mine, very pretty grave-stone. His wife
was consumptive and he had kept it on hand
several years in expectation of her death. But
she rallied that spring, and his hopes were BIAS
ted Never shall forget this poor mans grief
"Take II, Skinner said he, FFt@ke II ahsSSsaaJ
you never know what it is to have your soul
racked with disappointment as mine has been J"
and he burst into food of tears. His spirit
was indeed utterly crushed. had the following
epitaph engraved upon the gravestone TO the
memory of Tabitha, wife of Moses Skinner, Esq,
the gentlemany editor of the Tombstone.
kind mother and exemplary wife, Terms, two
dollars year, invariably in advance. Office
over Coleman's Grocery, up two flights. Knock
hard. I'VE shall miss thee, mother, we shall
miss thee, mother Job printing solicited y
Thus did my lacerated spirit cry out in its agony
even as Rachel weeping for her children. But
one ray of light penetrated the despair OF my
soul. The undertaken took his pay in job print
ing, and the sexton owed me little account
shouldn't have got in any other way. Why
should we pine at the mysterious ways of Prov-
dence and vicinity. (Not a conundrum.) &
here pause to drop silent tear to the memory
of Tabitha Ripley, that was. She was an emf
nently pious woman and could fry the best piece
of tripe ever slung under my vest. Her picked
up dinners were perfect success, and she al
ways dotted on foreign missions
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

g@- A man in New Hampshire the other day
ate fifteen dozen raw oysters on wager. The
silver trimmings alone on his coffin cost twelve
dollars and thirty-fve cents.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26
CLEAVELAND & CO

Keep always on hand, Balmorals, White Lin
ems. Towels, Fine Table Napkins, Table Lin
ems. Crash, &c. At l03 NoTH Coy ofreet 70"
can buy good pair of hose at st cents
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26
CLEAVELAND & co.

Sell good Calcoes that they guarantee to wash,
at I2I cts. At l03 NJ Gay Street you can buy
fine Merinoes, all wool Delaines, treneh Fop-
Inns, Alpacas, and all kinds of goods for ladies
wear.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

wa A governess, advertising for a situation,
says that T'she is perfect mistress of her own
tongue p' Lucky woman.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26
Miscellaneous.
CLEAVELAND & CO.
IO3 N. Cav ST..

ARE SELLING DRY GOODS CHEAPER
THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN
BALTIMORE CITY.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

@s- An Indiana girl, attending private par
ty, excused herself when asked to sing, saying ::
siYou must excuse me, for never attempt 10
sing, except to warbe few wild notes for pa al
eventide."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26
/ s H A W L r o o M;

1t is in charge of a responsible person, and we
can show you Shawls ranging from Sl:5O to $50
Ordinary Woolen Shawls, Mems Travelling
shawls, fine Lace Shawls, fine Brochea, extra
fine Paisley Shawls, black all wool Shawls,
shoulder Shawls, and all kinds OF Shawls to
suit We would ask a call, as we are certain
onr Stock and Prices will suit the most fastldl-
ous Our Blanket and Cashmere departments
cannot be beat
We would like our customers and friends, and
all wishing to purchase Dry Goods, to remem-
Der that we occupy three entire stories, (the
lower one for whelesaleing) and OF store keep
ers We would respectfully ask call. We car
ry the heaviest stock of any store on our street.
Our second floor Tor first floor proper,) IS our
retail department. Our third floor is our Shawl
Koom, Hoop Skirts, Blankets and Cassimeres.
zas- Call and see us. We send bundles to
ali sections of the city, Hotels Railroad Depots,
&C.. free Of charge.
D-we want you when you come to the city
to stop in and see US.
E. R. CLEAVELAND & CO.,
1OS N. Gay ST., door from Front St.
Sept. 25.-tf.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

First DiStgict-Orman Knight, Lewis L+h
man, Joshua Meilor, Mark Melor, John ].
Pilert, Peter W. Gibbons.
ScAend District.-Thos. c. Worthngton, Wm.
Mcdonald, Evan Peddcord.
Third District. samuel B. Mettam, John
Wright, William Levin.
Fourth District-Henry Bushey, jeremiah
T. Ducker, John C. Moore.
Fifth Dlstrict.-Abraham S. Cooper Michael
Boblitz, VIM. C. Sparks, VIM. Duncan.
Sirh DistTict.-Wilson Houseman, Morde-
cal Alban, Bennett T. Hoshall.
Seventh Diatrict.-El S. Sampson, George
Litsinger, Henry Weir,
Eighth Distriot.-Benj. ?. Matthews. Aquila
Galloway, Geo. r. Royston, Aquila Jones.
Ninth District-Caleo Hoshall, Gideon Her.
bert, James Miller, John W. Shanklin, John
P. Clark.
Tenth District.-Jno. s. Curtis Thos Smith,
Thomas Kaufman.
Eleventh District-John W. Burton, Samuel
Pinkerton, Chas. T. Halle, Elijah ]. Tyson.
Itceltth DiStriGt-N. W. Smith, Jos. Dorsey,
Ewd. A. Hopkins, Jesse j. Hunt, Lewis Bon
sal, Stephen Grimes.
Thirteenth District.-Thos. j. English, Pat
rick O'Brien, E. G. Mitchell.
INTERNAL REVENUE OFFICERS.
The 1st, I'd Sd, 4th, Sth and 18th election
districts of this county are in the Fifth Congress
sional District, of which Gen. David L. Stan
The other districts of the county are in the
Second Congressional District, of which Sam'l
M. Evans is Collector and William Galloway
Assessor The Asst Assessors of our county
are as follows
1st, I'd and 18th Districts-Jno. S. Merryman.
Sd, 4th and Sth John L. Turner
5th, 9th and 9TH N. III. Parker.
9th and 10th N. H. Parker.
11th and 18th S. NJ. Dukehart.
MISCELLANEOUS.
County SHrUeyor--Wm. II. Shfpley.
Crmns4' of SLAVE StatiStics.-Edward Rider.
Coroner.-John S. Bddison.
Visitor to the Aims HouSe-Lewis Turner, jr.
OverSeer at l1ns HouSe-Geo. H. Ensor.
Physician to Aims HouSe.-Dr. H. L. Naylor.
INSPECTOR of Veiqhts and Measures.-William
Duncan.
Wood Corder at Canton.-Geo. w. Dorsey.
Inspector of Wood and Lime at ClarksviAe.-
J. D. Hagerty.
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HATS FOR THE MILLION
R. g. King & Co.,
THE practical"
III A T T E r S,
Mn O W RaIfimOre ST..

Between the Maryland Institute and The Bridge
BALTIMORE, Nh.
nEING desirous of informing the public
ID where Bargains can be obtained, have
great pleasure in saying that they have now
on hand a very handsome and extensive as
sortment of Mems and Boys
FINE SILK FELT AND S7,RA " HAT,
Of beautiful finish, of the most fashionable
STYLES, made of the best and finest materials
and manufactured by the most experienced
workmen.
Particular attention invited to the very su-
perior FIVE and SIX DOLLAR SILK HATS,
Of our own manufacture.
All articles aOarranted as represented, and sold
at the LOWEST mazket prices. Come and see for
yourselves, it will pay for the trouble
Mzg- Old styles Silk and Cashmere HATS
ALTERED to the present fashion, and made
to look as well as new ones. Aug. Z, '69-iy.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1870-02-26

A JOLLY JUDGE-A judge in Wisconsin VINO
had tried suit for the recovery OF ilquor Dill,
the defense to which was that the liquor sold was
of a very inferior quality, charged the jury in
the following sensible language
Gentlemen of the jury, pure and unadultera-
ted liquor is q wholesome, pleasant breVerage,
and as far as the experience Of the Court extends
couduces to health and longevity but bad
article, gentlemen, cannot be tolerated and II
dealers from below will send up in this country,
so blessed with the smiles Of a benignant Creator
such miserable quality ofliquor as the proof
shows this to have been, in this court, gentlemen
of the jury, they cannot recover"
The verdict was OF course, for the defenoant.