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Magnificent Palace Cars,

H. C,.,L,l ~ q,
e" "a' '"e ioi-
lowing description OF some superb ex-
amples of the famous American palace
cars, which possesses a general interest.
q,
a ''a," . ei ru.''nan pn'aee cars
pel"aPs '"c nnes' IN the worid.-passed
.n.ousn cur c,'y on ounaay afternoon,
eniou'o rom oh'caso 10 baltimore. Inc
tram consists OIL hrst: Gar No. !, which
Is ar,anseu ior motel. express, baggage
supplies &c. no : is ciassed as Pull
man palace smoking car. II Is hand
sohe'y hnlsheo; the seats are covered
WI" ia'r ieather ana trimmings, and
'"e Who'e IS peautiiuiiy mounted aud
oraam'n'ea. no. . Is named Asia,
anu Is furnished IN all tie gorgeous
s,y'e oehtting Its name. ln fact It rivals
.he oriental grandeur OF the East. IL
Is styled the drawing room, and its up
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Hon. jeff Davis's mississippi Estate.

Now OWNED BY ONE OF HIS FoR
MER SLAyEs.-A letter to the Chicago
Tribune describes visit made 10 CON.
pauy with Mr.. Jefferson Davis to the
plantation formerly owned by him in
Mississippi. The writer says;
I'VE left at night on the r L. Lee,
one OF our finest steamers, and landed
ut the Hurricane plantation about day
light the nextmornirg. This plantation,
and another known as Briarticd, we're
occupied before the war by j. L. Davis
and his brother, President Davis. They
were sold to favorite freedman Ben
Montgomery, for s30O,00O payable at
the end OF ten years, list January,
1871 interest six per cent, payable
annually. Ben, who is very black, but
thoroughly educated before the war,
met us aud gave us breakfast, waiting
on the table himself, hut not Offering
to take seat. After breakfast we had
carriage and rode over the magnificent
estate, Of the extent Of which you can
form some idea when | tell you that
Ben Montgomery made last year 2,5OU
bales Of cotton and large quantity Of
corn. We dined ut Briarfeld, the for
mer residence of Jefferson Davis, and
now occupied as residence by the
aforesaid Ben, and you will hot be sur.
prised to learn that the former slaves
of Mr.. Davis greeted him with all the
warmth OF affection which they were
capable Of expressing. Mr.. Davis met
them cordially, and encouraged them
by many kind words, After dinner,
at which our wealthy host again waited
on us in elegant style, We passed on to
a very large and valuable plantation
which has been purchased by Ben
Montgomery and added to the Davis
estate, and which will add to his crop
this year probably 1000 bales more,
making $500 in all, if IL is a good
crop"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

The New York correspondent Of the
Troy Times furnishes the FOLLOWING
horse notes !
The entire value Of horsefesh owned
here, including animals Of toll, caluct
be less than two millions. The snowy
turnouts in the Central Park keep up y
spirited competition, and the Pdfk has
done much TO create the present rage
for fine horses. Every family that Is
ambitious Of distinction must make .
show in the dashing array Of eduipages,
and our fast YOUNG men can hardly pass
a'hslf.hour's chat without Introducing
the feats Of their ponies" Charles
Astor Bristed has said that twenty
years ago there were. but three really
fine teams 10 the city, but at present
you eau count them up until the list
becomes wearisome. Since 1850, the
price (if not the yalle) of fine horses
has increased fourfold, or Us q mer-
chant would say, 400 per cent Ia
1853, aFiora Temple was sold, and such
was the popularity cf the famous marc
that she brought what was then consid-
cred the enormous sim Of 5000; but
that looks small now. just see How the
figures advance. t1 ts6s, 'iCaiifosia
Damscl" brought 1000. In 1854,
Bonner .astonished tho world BY paying
sl3,50O for the Aubirn horse. But
bis subseauent {,firas were of a still
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25
The Early Days of Petroleum.


ii. Il. Cotton writes in the american
Agricutturist, concerning the petroleum
region in Pennsylvania:
Professor Silliman, of Yale College,
was the first President of an oil com
pany. On the 2Slh day of August,
1859, the first vein Of oil was struck. The
we'll, at depth of about sixty feet,
yielded 400 gallons per day. From
this beginning slowly came up the great
business, until it reached the wild whirl
Of excitement and speculation in 1868
64. Fortunes were made aud lost in u
day; thousands of gIllons Of oil ran to
waste, aud hundreds Of thousands were
sold for less than the cost OF production
The mystical johnny Steele fourished
around New York hotels and bar.rooms
with his income Of thousands per day
companies were gotten up with par
share. from 80 cents to IS servant
girls invested their all, hoping soon to
be able TO ride in their carriages and
live in brown stone mansions. Never
sice the days of Laws great Mississippi
bubble had the world seen anything
equal to it. Unfortunately, this wild
mania is too recently aud painfully
prominent with many of our readers.
Many-hard-working men = invested
their all in an eugiue and lease, to work
for days aud weeks only to fud nothing,
aud sit down penniless aud despondent,
fully and completely busted"
The number Of the wells is legion,
and the most condensed history Of them
would fill large volume. On January
l, 1863, there were l ,1S6 producing
wells in Pennsylvania, and their average
product was IL 2 } bbls. per day. Then
there are many in Canada, Ohio, aud
West Virginia. There is some atten
tion being turned to the deposits ia
South America. The whole dill; pro
duct of crude petroleum cannot be far
from $4,000 bbls., of Az gallons each.
Some Of the wells have produced enor-
mously, even over 1000 bbls per day.
The oil has sold as low us 20 cents per
barrel, aud as high as $40. 1t is trans
ported to the railroad in pipes laid un.
der grouud, aud put into gauged tanks |;
40 gallons is barrel.
10 the early days it was floating down
Oil Creek aud its tributaries in fiat.
boats. The custom was to pond up
the water, and, when all the bouts we're
ready, cut away the dams, thus floating
them on the freshet to the mouth Of
Oil Greek, As may be imagined, there
were frequent accidents aud the widest
excitement As much us $4,000 bbls.
Of petroleum have been known 10 be
thrown out on the waters Of the creek
and rivers from the bursting barrels and
crushed up fats in "jam."
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The Fanou. Horse EolIp.s.

.||
The following notes regarding tho
famous race horse Eclipse are published
BY the Turf, Field and Farm,
The celebrated English racs.horse.
Eclipse, foiled April /, 1Te4, was one
Of the most remafEsble snimals that
ever struck the turf with his feet. Mr..
o. Kelly purchased him for SO $50, and
it is estimated that the horse won for
his owner more than sl25, 600 10 gold
cups, vases, aud guinea purses- He
lived to the age Of 26 years, when be
died OF colic and infamniation Dir.
Plumer, son Of Sir Thomas Plumcr,
the former owner Of the estate Of Can.
ons, writes: 1Tbe horse Eclipse waa
buried ia the pare, not far from what
is called the saloon front Of the house,
and there was stone which marked
the spot; but in the extensive alteration
which my father made, tile stone,
think, got removed, although the spit
where il was well known 10 me, and Is
known to me now, aud I shall be pleased
to offer my services as ehspcron to poiot
it out. The skin Of Eclipse was pre-
served 10 the rauge Of stables, end |
well remember its mouldering, dusty,
moth-esten remains, which am ashaul-
ed to say were suffered to decay and
gradually vanish from sight and mem
ory. The hoof,. however, was set ID
silver, and preserved by my eldest
brother, whose son pow has it. The
estate of Canons was won by Eclipse
for the equally famous Coloacl Kelly,
Of whom my fathef bought the place for
eco, 900. Eclipse was sired by Marske;
and his dam was Spiletta, 1y Regulus.
He died at Canous, where he was buried
with almost regal houors. The Chal-,
lcngc whip was made from his tail, aud
George ", and William Nv, each treas
ured among his collections a hoof Of the
horse, mounted in silver.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25
The Leprosy.

A late mdsagipe article on lepers and
leprosy gives at interesting but dread
ful account Of the localities cursed at
present with this frightful lnalady. Ac.
cordiug to this writer leprosy is found
all over the globe. 1t exists permanent
ly in various places in southern France,
10 Spain, in Italy, along the shores of
the Mediterranean, and in Portugal.
There are also cases, although they are
rarely seen, in Great Britain, the Meth.
erlaDds, Denmark, Germany, aud Switz
erland. Most Of the examples met with
in Euglaud aud Holland have occurred
in persons who were either natives Of
the East or West Indies, or who have
resided there for long time, and have
brought the disease with them. In
tropical countries, noticeable in the two
Indies, leprosy is quite prevalent, and
1t still continues TO exist among the
Islands off the western coast of Africa
On this side of the ocean the nlaludy is
chiefly found in Mexico, some parts of
Central America, Brazil, and several of
the West India islands. In the Brazil
ian provinces of Matto Grosso, Minas
Geraes, and San Paolo it is very com
mon, so much SO that in some localities
almost every fumily is tainted with it.
Until late years it was hardly known in
the countries on the west side Of South
America Within recent period how.
ever cases have been met vita in Quito.
Among the European countries the Ibe-
rian Peninsula is the worst afflicted
part. Spain is most infected with lep.
rosy, aud its ravages are sufficiently
important in Portugal to necessitate a
leper hospital in Lisbon. In the dis.
trist Of Laioes, in Portugal, the number
of leprous persons was thirty years ago
variously estimated at from three hun.
dred to three thousand. No data are
given regarding the presence of leprosy
in the United States, but we apprehend
that cases are so rare in this country as
to escape any special notice.
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-. r.
Robert Bonnet Mas written 1 letter
about his Iiotsts,, III which he says: II
have two horses 10 my stable that have
trotted half a mile in one minute and
six seconds; and one hcrsc, Dexter, that
has trotted half b milo in public 10 one
minute and FIVE seconds. Dexter has
trotted half mile to road wagon ia
one minute six aud . half seconds. So
you see that, If the Caiiforuia wonder
Is to throw dust ia my eyss q sugg6s-
tion from Califoruia) Is can only -,
from present appearances, whom tho
wind blows FROM behind. I NOT OILY
expsos, but hope some day 10 scs, Dsx-
ter's time beaten l have two OF thvss
horses myself which, ifshey d anyikiss
near what has been propkesisd q thar,
ought 70 beat his time o---and I paid moro
for one Of them than l paid for DEXTER ;
but | have been hooking 30 lssg 10 sos
his time beaten M public NJ
bean 30 OIisn assured thst Il i abotlt u
Be heaten--that l coafsss ! tase eol
almost tired Of waiting /; Kud / 10 1o>
think the prospees i psstioulart 81
couraging vhs1 Il u hot evsn pro
tended thst slss last ssuon1sss bxo1rh|
forward % bsts MIN oaa trot = nj 4
. light snlky y hs bad trotts1 b /
road wasoa."
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

PALM LEAF HArs.-THe OILY place
10 the United States where palm leaf
braid is manufactured Is Id Massachu
sets, the principal towns where the
trade is carried on being Amherst,
Palmer, Barre and Fiichburg.. The raw
material is brought frodi Cuba to New
London, Conn, in lunches of twenty.
five leaves from four to Eve feet
long. The bunehes, placed 90 the stock
end, are packed in the bleaching rooms
aud subjected for sixteen days 10 the
fumes OF birthstone. The leaf, after
being bleached, pass iutp the hands Of
the spill ters, and about onc-third OF the
material is rejected. This waste, until
recently, was useless, but Is now sold
as paper makers stock for Fifty dollars
ton, when delivered dt tie Hills
The split leaves are now seit out into
the country to be braided into hats and
woven into weBs fof ShaEet hoods.
This work is doue By the wives ond
children Of the farmers, aud large teams
are constantly passing into the most
remote rccesses Of the country, carrying
the raw material 10 be braided aud
bringing back the flushed work. A
large number Of persons 6nd employ
ment iu braiding, and nimble fingered
girls can earn as much as mn adul
woman. The pay Is small, but ods
moments which otherwise would he dis
engaged arc devoted 10 this labor
Country merchants, it is stated, lre
quently take tho leaf and put il VT il
the neighborhood, being satisfed viii
the increase Of sales although they inn.
make no profit from the braiding.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

A remarkable fact has lately been
published. There is considerable com
mercc in toads between France aud
England. A toad of good size, and 10
fair condition, will fetch a shilling
twenty-five cents) in the London mar
ket, and a dozen, Of extra quality, are
worth one pound sterling Give dollars .
You may sec these imported toads in
all the market gardens where the soil is
moist, and the owners Of those gardens
even prepare shelter for them
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25
Spring and Summer
RIBBONs
Milliiefy and Straw Goods,
IMPORTATION 1871.

A RMSTRoNG, GATOR & co. Impor.
~ tiers and Jobbers of Bonnet, Trimming
and Velvet Ribbons, Bounet Silks, Satins
and Velvets, Blonds, Ncttc, Grapes, Ruches,
Flowers, Feathers, Ornaments, Straw Bon.
nets and ladies Hats, Trimmed and Un-
trimmed, Shaker Hoods, &c., 237 and 239
Baltimore Street, Baltimore. Nd, offer the
largest stock to be found In this country,
and unequalled in choice variety and cheap.
ness, comprising the latest European nov.
elites.
Orders solicited, and prompt attention
given. mar 23#
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

The otker day one of the "High
joints" as the Commissioners are irrcv.
erently called by the Washington Cap.
itol, said to pretty girl, "Where are
all your handsome menl The ladies'
are we'll, but 'pon MY soul, you Know,
| haven't seen handsome man since
I've been here" "Ah," said the young
lady, sweetly, "b1t you have handsome
men in England, | presume ?" .s0h
yes, Of course, plenty Of them!' "Then
Why" she asked, ibid not the Queen
send one here ?"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

Mrs. Parker, Of viusland, the straw
hat manufacturer, shipped Fl ,3O9 hats
week before last. That was but one
weeks work. She furnishes employ
mcut to 900 sewers, and at the last pay
day (monthly) it required over $4,000
to settle with her hands"
Viueland is small village in New
Jersey, possessing no local advantages,
This fiourishing business Is due alone
to the energy of one lady.
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The state Of Maryland
NJ UTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF BALTIMORE.

OF BALTIMORE.
No. 1876 West baltimore Street, opposit,
10 Hamilton Easter & Co.
THIS Company insures, on the mutual
Il plan, Buildings and Personal Property
against Loss or Damage by Fire, in al
parts of the State. The entire profit re-
turned to the Policy holders.
b. G. HARRIS, President.
Board Of Directors:
Francis Neale, Of Neale, Harris & Co.
>. H. Caughy, Of Noah Walker 4 Co.
2. McCully, of Pomerait Il McCully.
Philip 4. George, of George 4 jenkins.
y: G. Harris, late Of Neale, Harris l. Co.
Hon. George Brent, Court of Appeals.
George ?. jenkins, Charles county.
George Combs. st. Mary's county.
3. r.. WATERS Agent for Carroll Co.
march 10. dec 23,-ly
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InsOlvenl's Notice.

William R. :. sh0ckney, ORDEERED this
His Creditors. J March, 1871, that
William r. Sho ckney give notice to his
creditors, endorsers and sureties, that the
Second Monday of August next is Fixed for
the said William II. Shockney to appear in
the Circuit Court for Carroll county, to
answer such interrogaories as his creditors,
endorsers and sureties may propose or al.
iege against him; and that copy of this
order be published in some newspaper
printed in Carroll county, once week for
three successive months prior to the said
Ind Monday ofAugust next, as such notice.
Test; JN0. B. BOYLE, Clerk.
mar 16 3m%
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TO Corn Growers.
}. }. TURNER & cos.
AmmOnialed Bone Super
Phosphate.
A N AL S:

Ampionid .......................... 2.s3
Soluble Phosphate of Lime ............ 20 81
Bone Phosphate Of Lime ............... 1867
COMPOSED of the most concentrated
" materials it is richer in Ammoni, and
Soluble Phosphates than any other fertilizer
sold. 1t is acknowledged the best Corn
Grorer ertant. For Tobacco, Oats and
Spring Crops generally it has no superior.
Manufactured under the immediate super
vision OF one of our firm. We guarantee
its uniform quality. Fine and dry, in ex.
cellent order for drilling, packed in Bags
and Barrels. Price 500 per Ton.
J. J. TURNER Il CO.,
Manufacturers,
42 Pratt Street, Baltimore.
For sale by I. +. Cover, Double Pipe
Creek Joshua Bgss, Rocky Ridge Wm.
II. b. Dorsey, Mt. Airy Samuel L. Grove,
Ridgevillei McCOmas & Bro, Hoods Mill
mar l6 3m
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

At certain point on Licking river,
a short distance below Flediing Greek,
IN Nicholas county, KY, there is fog
all the TIME, night aud day, the whole
year round. 1t has existed there for
some years, as all those living in that
portion Of the county can testify.
Strange as Il may seem, il is apparent
as muck ut noontide Of tic brightest
day as il is at early morn.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

Il is estimated that there are 9,000,-
600 cows IN this country, the dairy pro-
duct of which annually is 100000, 600
pounds Of cheese aud 5T5 600, 600 lbs.
Of butter.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

( There are said to be millions Of
pounds Of fossil ivory in Alaska. tits
of excellent quality, aud is worth 81 a
pound in San francisco.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

The shortest life is long enough if IL
leads to better, and the oneest life is
too short it il do aot.
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A sermon in fouf words, Oh The vanity
Of earthly posssssiods -Shrouds have
no pockets.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

There are in IIoboken, N. j., 800
looms at work for tho manufactufe Of
silk dress goods.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

Farmers sons had better learn to hold
the plow and feed pigs, than measure
tape aud cut buttons.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

Awhituhedgc hog % inches 10 length,
has been shot in New Hampshire.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

If you desire rosy cheeks and COM
plexion fair aud free from Pimples and
Blotchcs, purify your blood.
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Original gaetry.
For Me Democratic Advocate.

For the Democratic Advocate.
LIN ES.
ny srRArHMoRg.
fe airy phantoms Of the heart,
That hover near In dreams,
And with the waking dawn depart,
Like shadows over streams.
Would could grasp thee life would be
No more scene of mockery.
No tint in sunset, sky or sea,
Or low sweet music OF the wave
But gives the blissful past to me,
Yet not the joy that onca 1t gave.
Dirge-like 1t moans along the shore
The sad, sad echo, Nevermore.
So bear the weary cross OF care,
Through the long, dreary, dreary day
And watch the moODbeams cold and fair
Beam DER my sad and lonely way
All | thus thank God for the night
That wells earth's gladness from my sight
Cease repining-weary hearted;
Dreams are all of life to me
Visions Of the days departed.
Joys ] never more may see
Yet again beside the golden river,
shall clasp them to my heart forever !
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

A dispatch from Springfield. Ill.,,
states that the greatest drought ever
known id that section is prevailing.
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The entire alphabet is found 10 theae
four lines, They form pleasant ssanss
for child TO learn:
God gives The grazine oS IN pssii,
He quickly hears tie r{icsffs lot Dry;
Bnt,man, who tastes his anest &hes.
Should joy 10 M his praises high.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

Cultivate your own bcaFt right re-
membering that = whatsoetcf man
soweth that shall he also resp"
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i AIDES, Misses and Childrens' Gait.
~ ers, Balmorals, Morocco and Goat
Boots, all kinds, at
ap27 I'm Z. X. GERSASp's.
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Curious. s.--Iftwice eleven are twenty
two, how can twice ten be twenty, too 7
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

Tho drying of srapes for making mi.
sins y besomius . kvss Industry q
California.
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Motto for gardeners s--"nes us have
peas"
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CalIcoes.

A I 81, s, 10, II and l2l cents, as low
IA as before the war, at
APT III T. Norris G Cos.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-09-14
|HIIJE|EEIIIBlII G'iA|
e41lZZMZ 1zT PAD

To any person producing any Medicine able to
show one-third as many living permanent cures
as DR, FITLKR VEGETABLE RHEUMATIC nEEEDY
and further reward of 81 90 for any OF Chron
ic or Infsmmatery Rheumatism, Neuralgia, or
Rheumatic A que, seiatiea an Rheum Itism of the
Kidneys it VIII not cure. This Rheuma tic Syrup
Is used inwardly only, pleasant to the taste, and
guaranteed free from injurious drugs. 1t Ia not q
Quack Medicine, but the scientific pr eserption Of
Jos. p. FILTER, N D., Professor of TOxicology and
Chenisury, graduate of the celebrated University
of Pennsyly anis, A. D., 1885, whose entire pTOfes
sional life has been devoted specially to this dis
ease. This preparation under solemn oath is con-
scentiously believed to be the only positive,
liable, infallibls specific ever discovered. The
proof that no other specific exists is found In
every community in persons afflicted for many
years past and still suffering II physicians could
cure it, if specific did exist, this would not be
so,-s fact that must be universally admitted
The oft deceived sufferer may wisely ask, what
security providence has he that DIR. Filters Rhsu-
matte Syrup will cure his case. Ths protection
offered tc patients az inst imposition is in a le-
gally signed contract which will be forwarded
with out charge TO any sufferer sending by letter
a description OF aifiicton this guarantee will
state the exact number of bottles warranted TO
cure, and in case of failure the money paid ill
be returned to the patient. e o other remedy
has ever been offered such liberal and hon ora
BILE terms. Medicai advice, with certificates from
prominent Physicians, Clergy men etc VIII have
been cured after all treatments failed sent by
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for advice to tie principal office, 20 South 4th
street, Philadelphia, Ps- DR.. Filters Rheumat
ic Syrup is cold nv druggists. For sale IN Rock
Island by John Bengston and c. A. Benser.
zeb9i decd swIv