The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-18

OarfoH mas grown raptuly Witnlo the
last few years. Dwelling houses have
been multiplied, the population increased
to almost three thousand, gas has been
introduced into the city within the last
year Five Railroad trains from aud
to Baltimore. pass throughNhere daily.
There are too ioundries where agricul-
tural implements are manufactured
There are two Lumber Yards well sup
piled with building ma erials, Three
Banks with as much business as they
can do, aud one Savings Bank.
Amidst all their Improvements they
have not forgotten to furnish themselves
with superior houses worship. There
are five Protestant churches and one
Roman Catholic. The Methodist Protes
tant and Methodist Episcopal churches,
the Lutheran aud German Reformed,
have recently built beautiful houses of
worship for their respective congrega
tions. The Baptists have no house OF
worship which is very much needed
here as there are several members who
have 10 minister or place Of worship
George w. Mathews, Esq has offered
free of cost, beautiful aud well located
lot on which to erect Baptist meeting
house, but, the Baptists of Baltimore
seem disinclined to accept the gift,
which surprises the citizens here.
Ten years ago when there we're but
two Methodist ehurches-meeting at
their houses Of worship alternately every
Sabbath, their congregations were less
than either Of the five churches have
now with their meeting houses opened
every Sabbath. This is attributable to
the increase ofpopulation aud houses o.
worship for public accommodation.
The Methodist Protestants have "a
College for boys and girls, in successful.
operation. Their College building is
located on u high hill commanding a
view Of the town aud surrounding conn
try. This is also Que of the most
healthful regions 10 Maryland
Orr Exhibition Of F'um Machinery.
The question is sometimes asked,
"will it succeed?" Why not f? We have
every assurance that there will be
large aud varied assortment of machin.
cry on hand, and the opportunity to
submit a great deal of it to practical
tests, not the least of which will be the
great blowing match.
"Will it payy" is another question
raised by some interested parties as
the price Of admission to the grounds is
very small, there may not be as many
dollars and cents realized as some de
sire; but tho managers will have the
satisfaction Of knowing that they are
entitled to the gratitude of the far
mers of the community, for placing
before them varied aud complete as
sortmeut OF Agricultural Machinery /:
but We think it will pay: we hear OF
parties from distant parts of the country
who will attend this exhibition. Then
there is to be Strawberry aud Ice
Cream festival held on the grounds
during the fair or exhibition, for the
accommodation and entertainment Of
the young people, who may not be so
much interested in machinery US theiI
seniors. A change has been made III
class No. 9. acd it is believed that as it
now stands it will give entire satisfaction
to all.
,Stereopticon Vie,os. = Through the
kindness of j. Harmanus Fisher, ESQ.
of Mount Washington, who is visiting
this city, large number Of our citizens
were permitted to be present. on Satur-
day evening to witness an entertain.
meut for the amusement of his family.
Scenes in Spain, France, Switzerland
Italy, England, a large variety ofstatutcs
! by the best masters, sixteen scenes from
Du Chalie's Travels in Africa, and a
storm at sea, we're given with great nc
curateness, together with the represen
tation Of the Four Evangelists, also
several domestic and humorous pieces.
Nearly two hours were pleasantly pas.
sed in this manner, aud all expressed
themselves us being very much pleased
with the entertainment. We have never
seen anything equal to it, and know
that we but give utterance TO the gen
eral sentiment that he will soon find it
convenient to repeat the exhibition,
f. &c p. L. II, R-The grading of
this road as far as the State line. is
completed, aud about half mile of the
track laid, aud the work is still pro.
crossing. Last week the iron horse
crossed the turnpike at this place,
"snorting' along in the direction of
Taneytowu, where he expects to turn up
about the fourth OF July next. The
laying Of track from 1ittlestown to the
State Line will be completed by the LIST
Of June.
Last week the first train on the ex
tension of the Littlestown Railroad
started South. "Southward, no." is
now the motto. The work will now be
pushed along with all the celebrity mag
Unable. -Littiestoioa Press.
The FIRST regular meeting of the new
Mayor aud Common Council of this
City, took place on Monday night last.
The following appointments have been
made Elias Yingling, Street Commits
sioncr; W. W. Dallas, Attorney John
Bernstein, Bailiff and Collector, East
End; George Bayliss, Bailiff and COL
lector, West End Washington Cook
Bailitf. john bernstein has qualified
and entered upon the duties of his
Office.
The Grand Jury accompanied by sew.
eral other gentlemen visited the Aims