Smyrna times., 1871-07-19
MARYLAND ITEMS.

MARYLAND ITEMS.
An Egq Sto,y.-Capt Thos D. Chase, of
Greensborough, writes to the Denton Cnion
us follows: We have seven ducks that
commenced laying on the 22d of February and
have laid upto date (July l2th) fifty-fve dozen
eggs, aud are still laying from four to seven
day The Captain adds: There was no
drake to lay to them, as we keep them shut up
at night to themselves, and get the eggs every
morning.
At the Democratic convention for Caroline
CO., last week, the delegates were instructed to
vote for the Hon. r. B. Carmichael for Gov
ernOr. Resolutions were offered by j. W.
Bryant, Esq, endorsing the New Depart
ure, which created much excitement and were
promptly rejected.
Struck by ightning.-During the preva
lence Of heavv thunder storm on Tuesday
night week, the barn of Nehemiah Fitzjarrell,
near Hillsborougb, was struck by lightning
and destroyed, together with valuable horse
Also vessel belonging to Capt. Dixon of the
same town, one Of the masts of which was
completely shivered. Also, during the same
storm the barn of Mr.. Esma Lowe, near
GreensbOrOugh, was struck and its entire con-
tents, including his crop of hay (some 80 or
30 tons) consumed Two of his valuable hOr-
Ses were also killed. The building was insur-
ed for a small amount. The barn was new
and cost 81 200.
Mrs. Emerson, wife Of j. VI Emerson, ESQ.
editor of the Denton Lnoa, died at her home
in Gloucester, n. j., last week. young lady
| only "a years.
The Easton journal accepts the " new de-
parture.'
The delegates elected by the Democratic
county convention for Talbot, last week, are
unanimous for Judge Carmichael for Cover
| nor
Thomas G.. Reynolds field of wheat in Ok
ford Neck, yielded over 33 bushels to the acre
Mr.. w. +. Foreman's field yielded 80 bushels
per acre.
Last week the Easton authorities arrested a
man for swearing on the street.
! There are eleven candidates for Sheriff, and
three for States Attorney in Cecil county
Pools Island in Kent county was sold la
week for $4,000, to George A. Merritt and
Norris ~ keene, of Baltimore.
The Democrats of Worcester held their
county convention at Snow Hill last week and
! instructed the delegates to cast the vote OF the
County for LemueI Shovel ESQ, for Governor
and for Isaac d. Jones. Esq, for Attorney
General in the State Convention.
The Southern Methodsts of Salisbury are
holding basket meeting" this week 1t
seems to be a camp meeting with the tents left
out, or bush meeting of more than two
day duration.
A large Camp Meeting will be held at Hur-
locks on the Delaware & Dorchester Railroad,
commencing on the 2Sth inst, instead of En-
nails Springs, the popular resort of years gone
by. Preparations are being made for the
erection Of about POO tents.
Watermeons made their appearance in Sal
isbnry last week.
! Mr.. John Tracy, of the Peninsular House,
Salisbury, from 2t bushels planting, has, this
season dug GO bushels Of Early Rose potatoes.
There is said to be, in the neighborhoo1 Of
Port Deposit grandmother, eighty nine
years OF age, who has lately Gu. eight bran new
1 teeth-in her own mouth-through her own
gums.
According to a statement made by President
Hinckley, Of the =. W. 4 B. Il. R., the Dor
chester x Delaware railroad is now in better
condition than any other branch road on the
Peninsula.
The Queen Annes Railroad will, it is
thought, be completed to Centreville this
week.
The latest political on-dH in Worcester CO..
sociate Judges for that Judicial District, is tC
be sent to the United States Senate, and thai
John H. Handy, Esq, is to take his place or
the Bench.
Washington College, Chestertown The com
mencement exercises OF this institution took
place in the College Hall on Wednesday even
ing last. The hall was filled to its utmost ca
paclty, and many were obliged to stand in the
lobby for want OF seats After prayer by
Rev. ii. Z. Gushing, came an original ORATOR
on Classical Literature" by s. T.. Beckwith
a student from Dorchester cOuaty, which wa'
a production of genuine merit, aud we'll deliv
ered Mr. w. j. ID. Lucas, of Queen Anne
county, the only graduate of the session, wa,
then introduced. His theme, Knowledg,
is Power, was handled in a mastery manner
After the delivery of the prizes awarded to tn,
several classes by Prof Berkeley, the pal
Judge Wickes introduced Rev. 5. b. South
erland, ID. d., OF Baltimore, who was the ora
tor for the occasion His subject was " Man
llness, and was fine production.
} Land ale-Lloyd Tilghman, ESD, a.
trustee, sold at Church Hill, on Saturday, th
farm owned by Richard G. Stephens, contain
ing POI acres, to Rich'd T. Earle, at $ll pc
acre.
Accounts from different sections of Ken
county represent the wheat crop as turning
; out very badly.
Concerning the great tournament at Still
Pond on the 26;h, it is stated that r. S I'm
percu, Grand Scribe X. of p, has perfecte,
arrangements for the landing of an excursion
OF the Grand Lodge of Maryland. Excursion
will also be made from Philadelphia, Whining
ton and other points.
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