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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-06-03

A Chicago minister, after repeating
the story Of. Joseph and Potiphar's wife,
said there was nota young man IN The coua-
try that would not pronounce Joseph i
fool ~ a - sss 2 . s% * Il y y % ss-ss.s !, ssss : {
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-06-03
AGENTS WANTED

We want first class and responsible Agents in
every city and town where we have net already ap-
pointed theni-
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Young America at the wheel.


a well known clergyman was crossing
Lake Erie, some years ago, upon one Of
the Lake steamers, and seeing a small
lad at the wheel steering the vessel, he
accosted him as follows:
my son, yeu appear to be small boy
to steer SO large boat?v
Eyes sir" was the reply, sbut you see
/ can do it, though"
'sDo you think you understand your
business, my son p
| Yes sir, think do"
ssCan you box the compass 2"
Yes sir."
Let me hear you box it %
The boy did as he was requested, when
the minister said
'.Well really you can do it. Can you
box it backwards 2"
"Yes sir"
s.Let me hear you Z"
The boy did as requested, when the
minister remarked:
II declare, my son You do seem to
understand your business"
The boy then took his turn at question
asking. beginning:
s.Pray sir, what might be your bust
ness p
Il am a minister of the gospel"
ado you understand your business p,
II think do. my SON"
"Can you say the Lords prayer?"
"Yes."
ssSay it."
The clergyman did so, repeating the
words in a feryent manner, as though
trying to make an impression on the
lad.
"Well, really" said the boy upon its
conclusion, you do know it, don't you ?
Now say it backwards"
"Oh, ] can't do such thing as that
of course"
J boy. "Well, then, you see, l understand
my business great deal better than you
do yours"
} The clergyman acknowledged himself
beaten and retired.
NEW TExTILE.-The farmers of Hi
nois have had great trouble with weed
called the Indian mallow, which grows
r in great abundance on the rich prairies
and bottom lands, and which has beer
considered even a greater nuisance than
= the Canada thistle. If it once gets on
farm, it remains in spite of all efforts Il
t exterminate it. The Springfield Registe,
says that this obnoxious weed, which per
{ sists in thriving in defiance of all at
q tempts to exterminate it from the soil, i
t destined TO become one of the most valu
: able productions of the State A youns
man named j II. O'Connel has discover
e ed that the fibrons formation of the stall
rof the nlallow is capable OF being brough
| into use, and has taken out patent GOV
t ering the right to use this plant for man
e Fufacturing all kinds of cordage, textile
e fabrics, aud paper, and has exhibited
specimens of paper made therefrom. 1 h.
/, fibre which is seven to ten, and some
/ times even twelve feet in length, come
D from the stock with less labor than j
il needed to dress hemp. When rotted
: the fibre separates entirely from the giu
tinous and woody matter, SO that tn
i tedious and expensive process of hatchel
! ling is not required. 1t can be bleaehe
to snowy whiteness without losing an
n portion of its strength; and readily an
0 firmly holds any color which fax will nc
/. do. 1t is said that the new fibre wi
S, yield twice as much hemp, say ton t
T the acre. 1t will grow readily on medi
um soil, and after the first year will nee
NO cultivation, as once established on th
: land there is no method knuwn by whIcl
q it can be killed out. IF the merits q
o this fibre are not exaggerated, Dir
. O'Connell has made a discovery ofincal
cuiable value.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-06-03

FRENcH PoLITEsEss.-Ay young gem
tleman, lodging in narrow street of
Paris, lately conceived himself enamored
of lady who appeared occasionally at an
opposite window. With the freedom of
modern Lovclaces, he enclosed copper
coin in billet-doux, to give il the nec~
essary weight, aud threw it with sufficient
force, against the closed sash, TO break a
pane OF glass and go through. His own
window was left open, and, in few min-
ufes after cold roast chicken entered
from the opposite side, to the leg of
which was attached the following note :
aMonsieur, g Y on take advantage OF a
means of spondiug with my wife
which proves you to have read the Span
ish romances to some profit. While |
allow your ingenuity. however, allow me
to express wish. that.ssin youra future
love letters to her by the same post, you
will Jet the enclosed weight be ofsilUer
instead Of copper, that may be able to
repair the broken pane Of glass at your
expense.
E Your humble servant, x
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

STREETS IN BALTIMORE CoUNTY-MEETING AT
WAvERLY The Sun of December 3lst, says
10 accordance with a request made by the
street commissioners of Baltimore county, ad-
dressed to all persons interested in lands and i'm
provements in that section of Baltimore county
lying between the York and Hartford turnpike
roads and the city limits and two miles north OF
said limits, meeting was held at the Public
Hall in Waverly yesterday, which was attended
by the chief proprietors of land in the section re-
ferred to- The street commissioners of Baltimore
county are Messrs. George H. Carman, Lewis
Lehman and Andrew j. Parlett.
Mr.. Carman stated that the object Of the meet
ing was to elicit the views of the landed pro-
pretors within the above district to the course
of the proposed streets He stated that in per-
forming the duties imposed upon them by act Of
the Legislature, passed last winter, for laying out
and extending into Baltimore county streets in
conformity with, and in continuation of the
present streets of Baltimore city, the commits
soners ascertained that in consequence of the ex-
tensive improvements made and the various
roads and streets already laid out in the section
referred to- that the laying out of the streets due
north and south and east and west would ma
terially injure the present improvements.
The meeting was organized by calling Col. r.
NJ Johnston to the chair, with Mr.. John Fox as
secretary. The commissioners exhibited map
which included the villages of Waverly, Friend
ship, Oxford, Homestead, &c. A motion was
made to adhere to Poppletons plan, which was
substituted by motion to adhere 10 plat in con-
formity with streets as already laid out and i'm
proved which latter would run the streets from
Northern avenue to Gorsuch avenue, (Waverly,)
in an oblique or northeastern direction.
Quite an animated debate arose as to the re-
spectiye plans, large majority, upon the ques-
ton being put, fsvoring the diagonal course OF
the streets The streets, therefore, instead of be-
ing extended in u straight line from such streets
as Aisquith, Eden, &C., would run parallel to the
Hartford road, and enter the city cest OF instead
of abreast and east of Greenmount Cemetery, the
transverse street inteisectiug them at angles on
line parallel with Gorsuch and Jefferson avenues,
in Waverly.
On motion, a committee of nine was appointed
10 confer and consult with the county street COM
missioners in reference to the laying out of said
streets, consisting OF the following gentlemen =
Col. R. NJ Johnston, Henry Taylor John Gill
man, William Hamilton, Augustus Hoen, W. H.
Smith, NJ. Knobleck, John Fox and Richard
Cromwell.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

BoyE FELoN-The London Lancet recon-
mends the following as the best remedy yet
discovered for this most excruciating disease :
GAS soon as the disease is felt. put directly
over the spot fly blister about the size of your
thumb nail. and let it remain for six hours, at
the expiration of which time, directly under
the surface of the blister may be seen the felon,
which can instantly be taken out with the
point of needle or lancet"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

|. o. o. FAT a meeting of Providence
Lodge, No. ll6 held at their hall in Gainesville,
on Tuesday, Sd instant, the following gentlemen
were elected officers for the ensuing six months
Noble Grand-I. R. Heacock; Vice Grand
j. Piert; Recording Secretary-John S. Will
SON. Permanent Secretary-Samuel G. Heird /;
Treasurer-Jacob Freund; Chaplain-Samuel
W. Owings; Marshal-Henry A. Nagle; Rep
resentative to Grand Lodge-Wm. Roussey.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

The HEREFORD FAIR.-We are much gratifed
to learn that the fair at Hereford for the benefit
of the NJ. E. Church which was in progress dur
ing Christmas week, was so much ola success
The gross amount received at the different tables
was S6l0.73. After deducting the expenses they
will have netted more than $500. This is q
good sum, though it will not bring the church
committee out of debt. More than $50 was re-
allied from the Clynmalaria table alone.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

FlRE.-On Wednesday, 4th inst, about 10
O'Clock A. NJ, the residence of A. ]. Wyman
residing at Rockland Factory, on the Falls Road,
was discovered to be on fire. 1t was entirely
consumed, with everything contained in it, in
Guiding all the wearing apparel of the family -
1t was set on fire by small child, about three
years old, playing with matches. The loss falls
heavy upon Mr.. Wyman at this season of the
year.
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Handsome Country Residence,

II MILES FROM BALTIMORE, ON THE
hartford TURNPIKE ROAD.
A BOUT III ACRES beautifully situated,
n has choice Pears, Grapes and other Fruits
Vegetables and Shrubbery, very nice ~.
DWELLING of modern STYLE S93 it, front, ;%%E
hall in centre, with parlor on each side; -
pantry, dining room and kitchen on first floor;
water in kitchen with best patent pump; six
chambers and fine cellars handsome porch in
front 391xS feet, and one on side 24x6 TT; good
BARN, Stable and Carriage House 22x45 feet /;
Straw Shed, Wagon Shed and Hen House Ask
IL feet; Corn House, &c.
For sale by HENRY W. COOKE,
Law Buildings, Baltimore, Nd.
Nov IF
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Farm on the York Turnpike.

Farm on the York Turnpike.
1OI ACRES, 1s3 miles from Baltimore and
L J2 u miles from Sparks Switch, North
ern Central Railroad. The land is of good
-. quality, now in grain; divided into -
;%H two fields, all under good fencing -
.A.sslhas Apple, Peach, Pear and Ounce -
Trees also Grapes and Prunes. A comforta
bic Frame weather boarded DWELLING, near
ly new, 3sx1S feet, containing hall and six
rooms Meat House, Carriage House and Sta
BILE good spring so yards from the house,
Price $4,000, subject to redeemable ground
rent of $50 per annun. Terms liberal
For sale by HENRY W. COOKE,
Law Buildings, st. Paul st.,
June 4.--tf Baltimore.
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Frederick County Farm.

Z
TNARM of 1872 Acres in Frederick county,
two miles from Mount Airy, Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad; 80 Acres in timber; land
in good farming order, and divided into ten
fields under good fencing water in seven ,u..a
fields. Has a two,story. frame Dwelling %
36xI6 feet, with log back building 26xlS -
feet, containing eight rooms; one tenant House,
Barn and Stable, Carriage, Ice, Corn, Hog and
Spring House; fine Orchard of five acres II
prime of bearing; first-rate Spring OF Water.
For sale by -
HENRY w. COOKE,
Law Buildings, st. Paul St,
Sent. Aft Baltimore, Md.
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Property Sales.
TRUSTEES SALE
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN BAL
TIMORE COUNTY.

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN BAL
TIMORE COUNTY.
NV virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
II Baltimore county, sitting in equity, the
undersigned Trustees, will offer at Public Sale,
at the Exchange Salesroom, Baltimore city, on
Wednesday,, January 18th, A. d., 1871,
At 81 o'clock P. M,
..s6e ALL THOSE TRACTS OR PAR ess
$3.50 GELS OF LAND, :;i
~T~situate in Baltimore county, called -
Young Mans Choice and "0ld Mans Choice,
and being the same land described in deed
from John Wilson and wife and James Wilson
to Henry r. Fell and Francis Robinson, bear
ing date LIST day of May, A. D., 1855, and re
corded in Liber II. M. F., No. 10, folio 1853, &C.,
one of the land record books of Baltimore
county.
This land is situate about one half mile
from "Blue Mount" Station, on the Northern
Central Railroad and about II miles from the
Monkton Station on said N. c. Railroad, and
about eighteen miles from the city of Balti-
more, containing
1O3 1-2 ACRES OF LAND,
more or less. A large portion of this land is in
cultivation, and the balance of it in Wood and
Timber.
There is on this property fine two-story
DWELLING HOUSE,
and an excellent Barn and other necessary Out
buildings. The land is we'll watered and of
the finest natural quality of soil and it is now
n a fair state of cultivation.
There is on this property an Iron Ore Bank
that was worked some years ago and produced
ore of very rich quality.
This property is located in one of the most
thriving neighborhoods in the county, about
miles from the Manor Church, and convenient
to schools, stores, &c, and its proximity to the
blue Mount" Station on the Northern Central
Railway, makes it one of the most desirable
properties in the county.
The terms of sale as prescribed by the decrel
are-That one-half ofthe purchase money shae
be paid in cash on the day of sale, and the
la lance in six months from day of sale, the
credit payment to bear interest from day of
sale with surety approved by the Trustees, or
all cash at the option of the purchaser.
R. r. BOARMAN,
II. w. ARCHER,
SAMUEL SNOWDEN,
Dec. 2i.--ts. Trustees.
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Farm in Carroll County.

400 ACRES q miles from Shambergers
GEO Mills, on the Western Maryland Rail
Road and 2! miles from Hanover Pike, with
good road, convenient to Churches, Schools and
Mill so Acres heavily timbered with black
and white oak, hickory and chestnut; balance
divided into fields and meadow, with water
in each, and enclosed with good fencing; soil
good; has been heavily lined and is in good
State of cultivation. The improvements con-
sist of new STONE HOUSE, 5Sx24, Sum- -.
mer House, Well of water near the door, :..
Switzer Barn SOx4O, with ample stabling -
Wagon Shed, Corn Crib, Creamery, Smith Shop,
Hog House, Tenant House, Dairy, &C., an Or,
chard of choice Fruit, and a number of good
Springs are on the Farm. Persons wishing to
buy good and well paying farm, are invited
to examine this property. For sale by
HENRY w. COOKE,
Law Buildings, St. Paul street,
Sent 24.-tf. Baltimore.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

SrEuBES LODGE, No Al, .. o. G. Bon
Monday last, I'd instant, the ladies of Cations
Vile and vicinity, presented Steuben Lodge, No
Al, United Order Good Brothers, with hand
some copy of the Bible. Mrs. zehner, on be-
half of the ladies presented il in few appropri-
ate remarks, and the gift was received in neat
speech on behalf of the Lodge by John j. Pilert.
This Lodge was instituted on the 10Th of August
last. and is in a hourishing condition, number
ing some so members. The following are It's Of
icers e. M-John j. Piert; o. M.-John
Eee: q. NE. A. Pohlman Chap.-C. e..
Leimbach; Sec-August Hummell; Treas
Inhn Zehnnr
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

OLD DEFENDERS GoNE.-Mr. VIM. E. Bell, of
this county, one of the defenders of Baltimore in
the war 1912, died on Sunday last, having at
tanned his 79th year.
Mr.. VIM. C. Gent, another defender, died at
his residence, in the 9Th district of this county,
on Wednesday morning, December 18th.
Mr. Christopher Hall, another defender, died
at bis residence in this county, on the 9th of
December, aged SO years. He died as he had
lived, devout christian.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

Presentation. VIM. NJ. Merrick Congress
man elect from the Fifth District of Maryland,
was in Court at this place on Thursday last as
counsel for two colored boys, charged with steal
ing watch. He is courteous gentleman and
attracted considerable attention.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

VISITORS TO DRCID HILL PARK DURING THE YEAR
The following statistics of the visitors to Druid
Hill Park through the main entrance during the
year 1870 has been furnished By Captain W. H.
Cassell, superintendent of the Park police: -
Double carriages, 30,011; single carriages,
So, l61-total, 90, l72. Footmen, ia, l55 =
horsemen, 9, 592 Visitors by the Resterstown
road entrance from the LIST of May Double car
riages, 4, 800; single carriages, 2,176; horse
men, 2,O86; footmen, 6,3l5 passengers by Park
railway during the year, s9,OOO.-Sun.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

FIRE-THREE HOUSES BURNED.-A fire occurred
at Warren Factory on Monday night last by
which three houses belonging to the Warren
Manufacturing Company, were destroyed. One
of the houses was unoccupied, the other two be-
ing tenanted by Ephraim Tracey and Jacob
Weaver, who lost nearly all their furniture
The fire was caused by accident.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

g- Among one of the novelties of the day
is the fact that Mr.. Wilson, commissioner of
the Land Office at Washington has been in the
position since 1889 years He entered the
office as messenger and has risen through
every grade to his present position. Rumor
says that President Grant will soon give his
place to another.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

SEVERE ILLNEss.-We are paired to announce
the severe illness of Lewis H, Wheeler, Esq, a
prominent member of the Baltimore county bar,
and partner of VIM. S. Keech, Esq, States At
torneY. His disease is typhoid fever.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07
Country Residence and Business
Stand.

A LOT of one Acre, with fine, large, ,,ss
n we'll built DWELLING, containing II.
commodious Hall and good rooms. -
Also Stable, Carriage House, &c, all in good
repair; situated in the centre of a village on a
Turnpike leading from Baltimore is consid-
cred a good location for a Physician or for
bookkeeping. The basement has been used as
a Store For sale great bargain.
Apply to HENRY w. COOKE,
9 Law Buildings, st. Paul St.,
Sent. Oft. Baltimore, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

IA NEW LEAF."-As tits customary for people
to form good resolutions at the beginning of each
year, some gentlemen of our village have banded
themselves together into a club. We have not
learned the name of the society, but we notice
that the restaurant keepers about town have
long faces
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

The Court HOUSE FENcE.-Work on the new
iron fence around the Court House lot progresses,
but net rapidly, owing, we suppose, to the late
cold snap. The corner posts have been erected,
the one opposite the Smedley House bearing the
names of the County Commissioners-Francis C.
Fossett, Daniel ]. McCauley and Benz. Gorsuch
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

SALE OF DAIRY Stock, &o.-The sale of the
personal effects of the late John A. Devese took
place on the farm of j. Howard McHenry, Esq,
on Friday and Saturday of last week. The
dairy stock consisted OF 46 cows % he!ers and
Il yearlings Fine mixers 30 he fresh in the
spring averaged from $45 to $50 each
number of sales were made OF weli-known anil
mails, OF superior size and appearance, exceeding
these figures, and reaching SlO7. Among the
principal purchasers were John Sade, VIM.
Cockey, John Henry Keene, Jr., William Bake.
and William Packer. The yearlings and heilers
averaged from SIC to S25 each.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

CONSTABLE ApPoINTED.-On the 9TH inst, the
County Commissioners appointed Hugh Marshall,
as constable for the 9Th Election District for
one year from date.
PATENT IssUED.-Mr. Henry Peregoy, of Mt.
Carmel, Baltimore county, has obtained patent
for milk house.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07
Farm for Sale.

11E ACRES, about one-third in Wood, bal
i Cance under cultivation; situated i'm
mediately on Baltimore and Ohio Rail szs
road, SO miles from Baltimore, mile from !.
Woodbine Station, and near Morgan -
Switch; has Log Weather boarded Dwelling
with six rooms stable, dairy, barn, &C.. new
err failing spring of good water near the dwell,
ling. The farm is divided into ten helds' an
we'll wate-ed. Apply to
HENRY W. COOKE,
Law Buildings, St. Paul ST.,
April 16.--tf. Baltimore.
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saturday, January 9TH, 1871.
LOC4L MATTERS.

EPSON CHAPEL.-The afternoon services in this
place of worship will commence ID. W. at 81
O'clock on and after Sabbath, Jan. Sth.
]. II. KAUFMAN.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

PIGEON SHoorING.-A pigeon shooting and
rattle for game of all kinds took place at Govans-
town hotel on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
of last week. Not having been present on either
day we are unable to give an account in detail.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07
SMEDLEY HOUSE, kN
FOR RENT,

UTILLoW GROVE FARM, situated at the
from Owings' Mills Western Mary
.A8. land Railroad, and IL miles E5SsNH
sfrom Reisterstown pike. This lslsl
farm contains ONE HUNDREDE.z.
ACRES, in a high state of cultivation. Inn
provements unsurpassed. Well adapted for
FRUIT OR DAIRY FARM. An abundance
of Fruit of all kinds. For particulars apply
to F. G. BRYAN, on the premises, or 43 North
Paca street, Baltimore. Dec. 31.-3t.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

EPSON SUNDAY SCHOOL FEsTIvAL.-On Monday
afternoon last the officers and teachers of EPSON
NJ. E. Sunday school of this place. gave the
children an elegant entertainment at the church.
At % o'clock the school was called to order by
Rev J. W. Cornelius, and the exercises opened
by some very fine singing by the children. After
the singing was concluded, Mr.. James Sheridan
offered up beautiful prayer, after which the
children sang another hymn. Rev. Mr.. Corne-
Illus addressed the school in a neat and appropri-
ate manner. The good things were then
served to the children. All in attendance were
much pleased with the entertainment, and pro-
nounced it one of the finest ever given the schol-
airs of old EPSON.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

FAIR AT OwINGs' MILLs-A fair was held last
week at Owings Mills, W. NJ. R. R., for the
benefit of the NJ. E. Church near that place,
which was quite a success financially.
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A GOOD HOUSE

TWO ACRES OF LAND IN BECK
LEYSVILLE, BALTIMORE CO.,
AT PRIVATE SALE.
TTNHE undersigned, offers for sale her HOUSE
L AND LOT, situate in Beckleysville, "a
Baltimore county. There are two Acres ofA:i
Land, upon which is an excellent House, and
all necessary outbuildings. There is also a
very good BLACKSMITH SHOP on the pro-
perty, with large run of custom.
For terms, &C., apply to
Mrs. MARGARET SPAWSER,
Beckleysville P. 0.
August 27.-tf
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1871-01-07

CHURCH DEDICATloN.-The new NJ. E. Church
at Monkton, will be dedicated tomorrow (Sun-
day. Bishop Ames will be present and perform
the dedicatory services.