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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09


We have prepared, from q volume in
our possession, brief outline of the
history Of this people, who by genius
and force Of arms have won their way to
the front rank Of nations. |. will be
found on the FIRST pass.
From Prussia we derived our system
Of Public Schools. Il was introduced
into Massachusetts by Horace Mann,
but has been improved upon, here, until
in some Of our cities, in Baltimore,
Philadelphia aud Boston, especially, the
High Schools afford to the STUDENT ia
cilities for learning scarcely inferior to
our best Colleges.
Some years ago, we think it was 10
1s45. the venerable DR.. Kuriz, of Bal
timore, for some years the able editor
Of the Lutheran Observer, visited Prus-
STA, and returned home profoundly inn
pressed with the moral and intellectual
pfogress Of that people, declaring them
to be the most intelligent people on the
face Of the globe We took issue with
him, on this point, and attempted to
show that the Prussians were behind
the Americans in two very important
means Of public intelligence cheap
press, and a system Of railroads and
steamboats, favoriog intcrcommunica-
ton; that our people were an active,
restless people, who read and travelled,
observed aud talked. and in this way
intelligence was riore extensively dit
fused among all classes; that the Prus.
slams lived aud died without going out
of sight OF tho smoke Of their own
chimneys; that they had no cheap press,
TO be read by high aud low; and that
although the rnaiments of education
might be more widely diffused among
them, on account Of their public schools,
yet that public intelligence depended
on something else besides public schools;
aud that IN that something else the
Americans had decided advantage
over them. They may have improved,
u these particulars, since that time,
aud may more nearly approximate US
aow' than formerly; but there are no
people under the sun who read as much,
s"u srasel Us muen' as the American
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

The contest, which comes of annually
~ coonsetisus, between those constant
aspisants for gnbernatoriul hoaorp, Mar.
shail Jewell and James r. English, j.
again 70 take place Dext spring. This
j. the fourth year thai these rivals have
been pisted aguinst each other English
bent Jewell "a 1868 BY l,764 minority;
Jewell beat English 10 1869 BY All
nlsjority; aed EngIish turned the tables
3 1870 b sl3 minority.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

The New York Express says that
upwards of 81, 600 cart loads Of snow
during the la'e snow storm, were taken
from the streets aud dumped into the
river, at a cost of over $4,000 10 the
city.
In New Hampshire, during the year
1870 three hundred and thirteen appli.
cations for divorce were brought before
the Supreme Court of that State. And
this in moral New Fnglandl
A good woman in Bucks County,
Penn, Is very much annoyed because
quite unnccountably one Of her twins,
just born, proves to be mulatto, while
the other is white.
Secretary Seward is engaged to
be married it is said to Miss Olive Ris-
ley, daughter of H. A. Risley, formerly
special agent of the Treasury
A train on the railroad between New
Orleans and Louisville was thrown from
the truck near jackson, Mississippi, on
Friday aud ten persons wounded.
AT Springfield, Mass, on Sunday
morning last, the thermometer was l2o
below zero. At Lee, in the same State,
it was 25o below.
The District of Columbia has been
put under territorial form of Govern
ment BY recent act Of Congress.
Mrs. Ellen Key Blunt, sister ia
Philip Barton Key, is giving readings
at Hamburg, Germany.
A billhas been introduced in Congress
to organize new Territory, to be called
Oklahoma.
The Swedes, ia Maine, make excel
lent wooden shoes for forty cents q
pair.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09
Election Notice.

OFFICE WESTMINSTER GAS LIGHT Co., !
February 9th, 1871.
STOCKHOLDERS are hereby notified
y that an Election for President and
Six Directors, to manage the affairs OF he
Company, will be held at the Office, in the
First National Bank, on the first Tuesday,
being the seventh day Of March, proximo,
between II and o'clock.
w. A. CUNNINGHAM,
feb 9--4t Secretary.
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Charity Lodge, No. SO, X. OFF.

VvHE Officers and Members Of this Lodge
Il are earnestly requested to attend a
meeting of the Lodge, on Tuesday evening,
February Ia, at 7 O. clock, as the Bylaws
Of said Lodge will come up tor FINAL action.
BY order,
GEO. A. MILLER,
feb Cit II. 4 @. S.
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Dividend Notice.

FARaRRs' AND MEcuasIcs' NAT. BASK,
Westminster, January 81, 1870,
YvHlS Bank has declared a Dividend for
Il the past half year Of AZ per cent,
payable on or after the 10th Of February
next. JACOB REESE,
feb 9-3t Cashier.
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MARRIED..

MARRIAGE, or Death, inserted free. y mSs
reed 6rs line, they wM bs ehr sed for at "'
rate ofFirE CENTS per Tue
On Thursday last, u Instant at The res
idence of Eli I. Buckingham ~ i mss,
Jacob Holmes, Mr.. Charles >, pe'ilp's'
and Miss Fannie Richards, all OF TINS co..
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

Orphans Court I'roceclings-Levi
Burlington, Esq, Chief Judge; Hanson
I. Webb aud Ira Il. Grouse, Esqrs,
Associate Judges; Joseph NJ. Parko,
Esq, Register Of Wills.
Monday Jan. both, 1S70.--P. A. Cor.
such Administrator Of Owen Lewis, re-
turned list Of sales
w. J. A & s. Gait, executors Of Sam.
uel Gait reported sales of part of real
estate, on which an order ratification nisi
was passed
w. S. Wooden and Charles Harris,
executors of Richard Harris, returned
list of debts,
Letters Of administration granted to
John Frick, on the estate of Charles
Prick, revoked on his application.
Letters of administration granted to
John NJ. Boring on the estate of Eliza.
beth Boring, deceased.
j. Thomas Hughes, administrator of
Lydia Hughes, reported sales Of public
securities, and settled first and final
account.
Tuesday Jan. 31st.-Simon and Val
intine lIarmau, administrators of John
Hartman, returned list OF sales OF personal
property, inventory of money, and list
Of debts.
A Missionary Coming.-The Rev
DIR. VIM. Butler, founder OF the Missions
of the Methodist Episcopal Church in
India, will visit Westminster Thursday
February 10th, and preach at night in
the NJ. Il. Church on Foreign Missions
The Public are cordially invited.
At a meeting to form Farmers
Club on Saturday last, but four or five
gentlemen were present, who concluded
to defer an organization until larger
attendance could be secured,
Land Sdie.-Mr. George Angle sold
last week his farm, situated near Middle.
burg, to Mr.. John ii. Winemiler, for
S2S per acre.
Monday morning last, February, 9th
was three degrees colder than any day
of the season. The mercury was at
zero.
The protraetcd meeting which has
been in progress in the NJ. p. Church
of this city, during the last month, has
closed.
Mr.. Wheeler has taken possession of
the Westminster Hotel, formerly Occu-
pied by Mr.. John Marsh.
Five Shares of the Silver Run Build
ing Association were sold OH Saturday
last at 26 per cent.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

The Washington Chronicle alludes to
one Of the Presidential dinners about to
be given BY Grant, aud names among
the invited guests, Senator and Mrs.
Ames, Senator and Mrs Edmupds,
General and Mrs. NegIey, aud Senators
Anthony and Conkling. Nowhere do
we find Senator Rovels, the darkey, aud
his ebon spouse. if he has one.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

Is TnE CUBAN War DYING OUr?-
The New York Sun does not believe the
cause Of Cuban independence is lost, aud
intimates that some Of the news which
comes from Havana, looking that way,
is cooked up 10 tho interests of the
Spaniards. There is good deal Of
cooking" on both sides. When was
ever Cuban or MEXICAN news rcliabley
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09
Commissioncr,s Notice.

rINHE County Commissioners OF Carroll
county, will meet ct their Office, in
Westminster, on the FIRsr MospAr or
MARCH, 1871, for the transaction ofbus.
ness. by order,
JAMES BLIZZARD,
feb 0--it Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county as
Court Of Equity, No. 1882 Equity.
Dennis II. Maynard, Daniel Engle, vs..
Annie NJ Townsend ct. ais.
ORDERED this 7th day Of February
~ A. d. 1871, that the sales made and
reported by Dennis II. Maynard and Peter
Bale, Trustees, Cor the sale Of the Real
Estate mentioned III the proceedings 10 this
cause be ratified and confirmed, unless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown on
Or before the 9Th day Of March next; pro-
vided copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper published 10 Carroll eoun,
ty, once in each Of three successive weeks
before the said 9Th dsy Of March next.
The report states the amount Of sale 70
be $1,000.
JNo. B. BOYLE, Clerk.
True copy,-Test
feb e--at JSo. b. BOYLE, Clerk.
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Lost.

II OST between zachariss' Hotel, West
IL Minister, and Mt. Pleasant, on Satuf,
day night, February 4th, Valise containing
Ladies' Apparel. Any person having feuns
or having any knowledge Of II, will please
leave information at Zacharias' Hotel, ana
they will be suitably rewarded for the sans
by The owner.
feb a8t VIRGINIA X. CREBBs.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

The Maryland Annual Conference Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church assem-
bles at Antietan, on the 18th Of March.
Extensive preparations are being made
there for the comfort Of the delegates.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09
JOHN n. DIFFENBAUGM,
AUCTIONEER,

AUC7IONEER,
" ESTMINSTER, Nd, will give es.
wv pecia attention 10 the sale Of Per
sonal Property and Real Estate.
engagements may be made at this Office.
feb D--tf
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

~ Sub eommittao % Reconstruction,
o sbeu va& fslsrred the test.oath ques.
t|a7 have unauimousl7 agreed to report
g ~ .snni'Iss ? Iaysr Of repealing
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

The St1debacker Manufacturing Com
pany. Of South Bend, Ind, turn out in
complete finish, a lumber wagon every
twenty minutes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

A Black smith and Wheelwright,, one
n single man preferred. They snou'@
be accustomed TO country work.
Apply to JOHN L. hirn.,,
feb 2-3tt Bro MIN
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

IlY viItue Of Decree of the C;ro0;,
I'D Court for Carroll county, sitting a. J
Court of Equity, passed in cause No l n
Equity, wherein Jonathan Har,ly and I'll
ers are Compliments, aud George W. Har,
ly and others are Defendants, The undss
sigued, rs Trustees, will sell at Public SaIs.
on the premises, on
Friday, the Sd day Of March, 1871
at o'clock, P. ~, precisely, a valuab.
little Farm, containing
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

All the Philadelphia, New York and
Boston papers report Sunday to have
been the coolest day Of the winter
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09
cARpErs DOWN IN pRInE.

CARPETS DOWN IN PRICE.
John L. Reiisnider has received his
new stock OF Carpets from the manulac.
turers and importers, and is Offering
Brussels aud Wooden Carpets at reduc.
ed prices. He makes these goods
speciality, which gives him advantages in
this line, go aud see his stock. 1t
The Oyster Supper, by the Ladies of
st. Paul's Church, opened yesterday
evening will be continued this afternoon
and evening The hall will be opened
at 2 o'clock P. NJ, aud a supper will be
served at s.
Queensware, Glassware, and House
keeping Articles; You can get all you
want in this line ut the lowest Balti
more prices at John l. Reifsnider's. 1t
| have just received a new supply of
Rag, Ingram, Threeply and Brussels
Carpets, which will be sold very cheap
ut Thomas J. Hoods. 81
If you want che p Goods, 20 to
Hoods, He is selling his Winter Stock
ut cost, feb 2 3t
Silver Plated Ware, the place to see
the largest stock at the lowest price is
at John l.. Rcifsnder's. 1t
Looking Glasses, from % cents to
Forty dollars, for sale at John L, Reif-
snider's.
Blankets, Furs, Winter Dress Goods
and notions, at greatly reduced rates,
at j. Yingling & Sons. 1t
Call and price Brown and Bleachcd
Muslins, at J. Yingliug & Sous.
Liuseod Oil, and Paints,-now is
yourtimctobuy. Go to John L. Reifsui.
ders. 1t
A TRuK PHrLAsrnaoPisr. man that
makes the srffsrings OF his fellow men and their
remedy the study OF his life and succeeds in
producing a remedy Is true philanthropist.
This is 10 short the history of DR.. Swayne, who,
for many years was the acknowledge head OF
the medical pr, fession in philadelphia and
whose great success was principally IN the
| treatment Of long diseases, and be attribu ties
his success In that branch of his practice to the
wonder full results produced by his Compound
| Syrup OF Wild Cherry. Ii is really specific
in curing Coughs, Colds, Bronchial and Asth-
matte Affections. This together with all DR..
Swayne's Popular Remedies can be obtained al
| the Store Of our friend William Reese, who Is
the Agent for Westminster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09
Business Locals.

Notices under tbs head TEN CENTS
per line for each insertion.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

more or less the improvements theroo,,
consist Of comfortably. and copyrn;sa,
two story
A@A-A DWELLING House.
MnA good Barn, Smoke Him..
Hiis7H Hog House, and all oths,
necessary out buildings: Water conyen;so,
to House and Barn. There is also an o.,
chard Of choice Fruit Trees on the nrem;
SEES fences, &c., in good repair. There !,
due proportion Of superior Timber Land
and also Meadow. The land is in GOOD
state of cultivation, aud the attention If
purchasers 10 invited to this property. which
will be shown by Mr.. G. W. Hartly resiS.
ing near by, or either Of the Trustees.
The above described Farm is on the Il.
berry Road, about half mile from Tav.
lorsville, and adjoins the lands OF Charls,
franklin, Hanson 7. Engles and other,
and is now in the occupancy of Mr.. Hum,
spert.
A survey of the land is being made and
plat Of the same viii be exhibited on NJ
day OF sale.
pT- This property will positively be sold
on the above named day.
TEAMS or SALE.-0ne.t third cash on thu
day of sale or on the ratification thereof
one third in one year, and the other one.
third in two years from the day Of sale;
the credit payments to be secured by the
notes Of the purchaser or purchasers with
approved security. bearing interest from
the day of sale.
CHAS. 7. REIFsNIDER,
WIN. A. McKELLIP,
feb It's Trustees.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

aHop Is that for Hgh?"-Therc is a
boy in this election district, only IA
years old, who towers TO the height Of
six feet one inch At what altitude he
means 70 stop growing, his friends are
not advised.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

Election Of O6icers AN election for
officers Of Westminster Savings Instiiu
ton was held 90 the 9th ultinio, at
which time the following gentlemen wer.
chosen to manage the affairs Of the com
pauy for the present year President,
Jesse Reifsnider Directors. II. L. Nor
ris, N I. Gorsuch, James W Beaeham,
Henry Shriyer, Joseph Sehaffer, Charles
T. Reifsnider, Josephus II. Hoppe; Sec
rotary, John T. Diffenbaugh /; Treas
urer, b. w. Bennett.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09
I.aups. Oils, sc.

xn Lamps, OILS, &C.
vTSHE latest improved burners, with Z
il large assortment Of lamps, ior s III
cheap. Kerosene Oil, aud Machine Oiis Oh "s
A'a mar b. ''' = u. K. GERNAND's.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

CHAwLs Of sizes and qualities, at
~ 20 fm9llIlgs 2 o0"'"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

Another Tstwan Goae.-0n the 4th
instant, Mr.. George Angle departed this
life at his residence near Middleburg,
10 the 80lh year Of his age. Mr.. A.
was one Of the few survivors Of the war
Of 1912. and leaves large number Of
friends to mourn his death.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

The Oyster Supper, by the Ladies of
St. Paul's Church, opened yesterday
evening will be continued this afternoon
and evening. The hall will be opened
at 2 O'Clock p NJ, aud a supper will be
served at 5.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

Liosecd Oil, and Paints,-now is
yourtimc buy. Go to John l.. Reiisni
der's. 1t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09
50 Acres of Land.

more or less the improvements thereov
consist of comfortably. and conysnisn,
two Story
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

Queensware, Glassware, and House
keeping Articles; You can get all you
want in this line ut the lowest Balti
more prices at John l. ReiGsnider's. 1t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

have just received new supply of
Rag, Ingram, Threeply and Brussels
Carpets, which viii be sold very cheap
ut Thomas j Hoods. 81
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

Call and price Brown and Bleachcd
Muslins, at J. Yingling & Sous.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

If you want che p Goods, 90 to
Hoods. He is selling his Winter Stock
at cost, feb 3t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

Blankets, Furs, Winter Dress Goods
and notions, at greatly reduced rates,
at j. Yingling & Sons. 1t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

The protractcd meeting which has
been in progress in the NJ. p. Church
of this city, during the last month, has
closed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-02-09

Looking Glasses, from % cents to
Forty dollars, for sale at John L. Reif-
snider's.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-25
Terrible Nitro Glycerine Explos
Titusvi1le.

Terrible Nitro Glycerine Explosion near
Titusvi1Ie.
A dispatch from Titusville, of the
18th says:
A terrible nitro o-glycerine explosion
occurred to-day, about five miles from
TitusYille, ON the road to TidiOute.-
About 400 pounds of the compound
belonging ty Roberts & TO-, were ex-
ploded while being transported in q
wagon, and the driver, Charles G.
Clark, as well as the horse and vehicle
were blown to atoms. A barn, forty
rods distant was demolished, and an
excavation five feet deep and twelve
feet broad was made in the roadway.
The largest fragment of Clark's body
which has been found is a portion of
his face. The horses shoes were
stripped off and broken, and nothing
was left of the wagon but splinters of
wood and iron scattered broadcast for
several hundred yards. A woman was
knocked down by a missile of some
kind which entered the window of
her dwelling nearly a quarter of q
mile distant. There is considerable
indignation manifested in Titusville.
The glycerine which exploded was
previously hauled through the streets
of the city, as has been repeatedly
done heretofore, Notwithstanding a
prohibitory ordinance. Clark, the de-
ceased, had been in the employ of the
Roberts Torpedo Company for two
years past. He leaves wife and child
residing in Tidioute.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-25

Farmers and Builders
WILL take notice that the subscriber is
w prepared to supply them with the best
quality of
16 and Is inch Pine and Hemlock
Shingles,
Lath and Hemlock Building Timber,
Fencing, &C., of different lengths,
Can fill orders and have delivered at any of he
Stations on the A. & G.. w. r R.. keep at my
residence good supply of
Shingle, Lath, Lumber, &C.,
Call and see them before purchasing, PRICES
REASONABLE. l am also Agent for the
Buckeye Mower and Reaper,
Most durable and lightest draft machine in use,
so said the awarding committee at the State
trial in Mansfield, last July. l am selling to
farmers the different kinds of
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
Such as NISHWITZ PULVERIZING HAIR
ROW; of their utility, can give good references
from those who have purchased of me. Also:
for sale, WHEEL RAKES, IRON BEA NJ
PLOWS, CULTIV ATORS, WING SHOVEL
PLOWS. / have u supply of the celebrated
EAGLE w ATER DRAW ERS, which are very
convenient. 1 am agent for FAIRBANK' 5
necessity OF having them, as every ythIng is now
bought and sold by weight. Orders filed with
/ Thanking the public for their patronage, /
ask the continuance of the same My motto is.
:. Live and let Live-'' Terms, strictly Cash or
4 Ready Pay. f. ID. SNOW
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-05-25

THE SIMPLE TRUTH.-Horace Gree
ley was entertained by the American
Union Club of New Orleans, ON the
evening of the I7th inst, and he made
speech on the occasion in which he
said:
s.This is my first visit to the South.
I come here with heart devoted to
the good of all people. They are not
my enemies now who were six or
eight years ago. / bear hatred to no
one.0 He believed the best men should
occupy the best places, without any
reference to bygones, for the peril
which necessitated the exclusion OF
some men from the ballot box no lon
ger exists. He opposed disfranchise-
ment as no longer necessity, and
said there would not be Ku Klux in
the land now if there had been gener-
al amnesty five years ago. 1t would
have united the people and healed the
wounds produced by war;"
There is plain, simple truth in the
above which is worthy the serious
consideration of those who are shout
ing themselves hoarse over the " Ku-
Klux outrages," and who are justify
ing the establishment of an intolera-
BILE military despotism over the peo-
pie of the South. 1t tells in few plain,
simple words who are responsible for
the condition of affairs that exists in
that section, even if it be as bad as the
advocates of the policy of hate repre-.
sent.it.