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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16
From Washington.

Congress win adjourn on THURSDAY
next till the 9Th of January. The
members prefer to eat their Christmas
turkey at home.
The session thu. far has proven u
very dull one aud there is every reason
to believe that it viii be generally uuin.
teresting or devoid Of excitement, until
after the holidays.
Senator Trumbull, of Illinois, made
an effort, on Monday, to thoroughly in
yestigate the Federal TamuianJ at Wash,
ington by proposing joint committee
Of both Houses of Congress to overhaul
all the departments of the government
aud to ferret out fraud aud corruption
in every quarter. But, after caucussing
for two days over the matter, the Re
publicans determined to lodge the issue,
instead of meeting it squarely aud hon
estly. 10 order to avoid the direct
charge of sitting such au inquiry, MIR.
Morton proposed TO create new stand
ing committee OF the Senate only, to be
known as the committee OF investigation
and retrenchmeut The difference be.
tween such committee and special is
that the former eau only consider mat
tiers referred to it by the Senate, while
the latter has power to investigate gen
orally all matters connected with the
practical workings OF the civil service,
and authority to send for persons aud
papers, with view to investigate aud
reform all abuses. Mr.. Trumbull intro.
duced his amendment 10 an independ.
ent form, and it will come up next week
1t seems, after all, that Secretary
Fish is not to 60 out Of Office. His
letter Of resignation was seat to the
President, but was subsequently with
drawn.
The Amnesty question will rest till
after the holidays, when ii will b, re.
sumed.
Il is said that FIVE out Of the eight
members ofthc Committee of Ways and
Means are in favor of Revenue reform
or opposed to tariff for protection
Attorney General Akernau has re
Geo n W;lI;s@s - o sa % J.. osI h"..'
anno;nted II III n,sao s''' Aas D'0u
snec;e nayms., rass,,,,;o, IN
ed arer Il commune a. Faa.as" s sa
Wa eys,. sss Tie arse;om. 800. !. -.
cala,;o, ,v.;a2 n, I'M ~ na.. = ~
come ;nso newer o'A''
OR relations w;,h sn,;, la ),
be GROWING less am;cahIe Tho aasa.a :
meat Of Madrid doa', s.m 70 H.; go ~,
pregepce Of our armed cruisers aroand
Cuba A heavy sn.p;sb Armed, i :,
be sent % liz i.land win ,sn ,han.,n'
additional land ,rooos
The Senate has Confirmed com,,;s
siouer Douglass in place If Cen Plea
saptop. as cOmmissiooer Of ;n,eroa
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

A NEW UNITED STATES BANK a
correspondent OF the New York Jo"rHd
of Commerce Describes project soon TO
be submitted TO Congress, II Is SAID, ny
senator Sumner, for the charter oil a
srand national bank. to be called The
Excheauer of the United States, aud
modelled somewhat after the Bank "l
England. The plan cuntalns Two dc
partmeuts. the banking aud the -
sue" depar ment, aud provides Ior one
huudrcd millions of capital, Ia be taken
BY subscription. 1t Is designed, also
to take the place Of the prescott sub
treasury.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16
Building Association Notice.

III. Officers, Directors and Stockhold
~ ers, Except females and minors of
the Silver Run b Hiding ssoeation of
Carroll county, nre required to attend the
Annual Meeting of the Association, under
the penalty of Twenty-Five Cents, to be
held ut Mans School House, ON SATURDAY.
Erening, The 6h day Of January. 1872, at
O'Clock, p. NJ. when the Treasurer and
Secrctaty's Reports will be read. giving n
statement Of the affairs of the Association;
and an Election will be held for President.
Vice President Treasurer, Secretary end
Directors, TO serve for the ensuing year.
j. WM. EARHART,
uec lO'N Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

Oun NAvY-With navy which is
supposed to consist of l70 ships, capa-
bic of carrying 1890 guns, we have
but 53 vessels in actual service only
one of which is monitor. The con,
d;,;on of the other vessels is such that
there are very few Of them fl, Tor sea
whilst many, according TO Secretary
Robesou's own showing, are rotten and
worthless. The only satisfaction to Dc
derived from the SccrctaryS exhibit Is
that So long as we have such vessels as
represent at this time the Navy OF the
United States, we are under bonds tC
keen peace with al the world
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16
Ia ACRES, MORE Or LESS

which was conveyed TO the said wilg,.
Brandenhurg by Columbus O'DonnolI ' asa
wife and others by their deed dated ANY, saa
her 26th, A. d., 1871. and records NV
Liber j. s., No, 4, Folios 1913. sse 1a =. "a
$40, one Of the Land Records Of Gu, aaa
county, as will more fully appear by r rsra.
ence thereto.
Also at the same time will sell III. al
lowing Personal Property of the sail MI WI
liam Brandenbnrg, to wit: 4 Cow,
Heiifers, ] sorrel Horse, Bay Col,, ;
Sows aud Pigs
Aud | hereby give notice that Oh
Monday, The sh day Of January Is,
ut 10 clock, a. NJ, at tn. Court Ham,,
door, in the city of Westminster, Ca,,as
county, Maryland, will sell SAID proOs,, S''
so seized and taken in execution, d n,
highest bidder for cash. ~'
JOHN TRACEY,
dec l6'is Late Sheriff.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16
NO. 1888 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County,
John Becker VS.. John Hollenbaugh ct. a
ORDERED this Sth day of December
" 1871, that the sale made and reported
TO the Court by John Becker, Trustee d
this cause, be finally ratified and confirmed
unless cause to the contrary be shown On
or before the Sth day of January ne1l;
provided a copy of this order be inserted ID
some newspaper printed in Carroll eolR;y,
Tor three successive weeks before The lat
named day. The report states the amour;
OF sale 10 be S3iO.25.
JOHN b. BOYLE, Clerk.
True copy,-Tcst;
dec 1851 JSo. b. BOYLE, Clerk
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16
Notice TO Tax Payers.

FESHE Common Council Of Westminster,
l. hereby notify all persons recently rs.
sesse,l by Messrs. Elias Yingling and John
bernstein, that the Books are now subject
to Inspection and correction it any errors
exist, and for that purpose the said CITY
authorities will be in session at their
Council Chamber, at j. W. Perkins Pho.
lograph Gallery, on Monday and Tuesday
Evenings, December 18th and 10Th, at /
O'Clock, to hear and determine upon any
and all grievances arising from said assess
ment.
THEODORE DERR,
dec l6.lt Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16
40. l2ni EnIfIrY

No. I-Uo EQUTT1.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
j. j. Baumgardner and Charles 7. Ref.
snider VS.. George Houck of VIM. and wife.
ORDERED this 18th day of December
" 1871, that the Audit filed in this cause
be finally ratified and confirmed. unless
cause to the contrary be shown on or before
the list day of January next; provided a
copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper published in Carroll county, fol
two successive weeks before the last ma med
day.
JNo. B. BOYLE, Clerk.
True copy,-Test;
dec l6-2t Jso. b. BOYLE, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16
NO. l2ll EnuIrY

In the Circuit Court for Carroll COUNTY
Azariah oursler, Trustee, vs. Adam n
Leppo and wife. "
ORDERED this 9th day of DecemL,,
" A. ID. 1871, that the sale made ri
reported in the above cause BY ArarsS
Odrsler, Trustee, for the sale Of Ina ,.,i
and personal estate Of Adam N. Lepbo and
wife, under and by virtue OF a deed Of ,ra.,
from the said Leppo aud wife, be spalI,
ratified and confirmed, unless cause 10 ~
contrary be shown on or before the 2Oh
day Of January, 1872; provided q COPY oi
this order be published in some uewsps "a
published at Westminster, Carroll county
Maryland, once week for three successive
weeks before the 9th day Of January, 1872
The report states the amount Of sale Of d,
real estate to be SjOO.0O.
JNO. b. BOYLE, Clerk
True copy,-rest:
dec 10 St JSo. b. BorLE, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16
Notice to Road supervisors

NOR the purpose of examining the &C
E counts of Road Supervisors aud 81
Ting the same Understandings and eqails
bly,, the County Commissioners have, y
their order passed December 9th, iSllf
appointed Monday, the LIST day of January
1872, to settle with the Supervisors Of Is
neytown aud Unioniown Districts; o.,
Tuesday, the %, for Myers, Wooley and
Freedom on Monday, the Sth, for Mo-,
chester, Westminster and Hampstead; and
on Tuesday, the 9th, for Franklin, Middle
burg and New Windsor.
Supervisors are respectfully asked %
respect the above notice, and to presen'
their vouchers properly autheu Iicaied On
the days above stated, as it is the intention
Of the Board TO adhere strictly to said ar
rangement. By order,
dec cat JAS. blizzard, CLERK.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Nathan /. Gofsueh, Trustee, W. John Beuil
Ter aud wife.
nRDERED this 18th day Of December, 4.
~ u. 1871, that the sale made and reported
IN the above cause by Nathan /. Garsssh,
Trustee, under aud by virtue OF Deed u
trust from John Bemllcr and wife, for the
benefit Of the creditors Of the said John Bs.
miller, be finally ratified and CONFIRMED, unless
cause To the contrary be shown on or before
the 10th day OF January, A. ID. 1871 Pro'idA
a copy OF this order be inserted in some nest
paper printed Ia Carroll county, Maryland,
once week previous to the said 18th day u
January next. The report states the anOnut
OF sale to be Sl,575.
JN0. Il. BOYLE, Clerk.
True copy, Test:
dec 1856 JSo. D. BorLs, Clerk
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16
SHERlFF'S SALE.

10y virtue Of Writ of Fieri Facias IS
ID sued out cf the Circuit Court 70, Car
roll county, at the SUIT of Henry HaEk;
and by virtue of FIVE Wriis of Fieri Paeias
issued By William I. Smith, one Of the
Justices Of the Peace in and for Carroll
county, State Of Maryland, one at the suit
of Levi y. Snader one at the suit OF JOaa
+. Burlington; one at the suit Of John /.
Burlington and james l.. Gibbons, partners,
doing business under the name, hrm and
style of Burlington 4 Gibbons; one at The
suit Of John Il. Burlington and Heny T.
Morris n, partners, doing lrislne's do e.
the name, firm and style Of Burlington :
Morrison one at the suit Il Albeit l.
Geatty and Jacob Frownfelter, partners,
doing business under the name, frir md
style of Geatty & Frownielter; against ile
goods aud chaitels, lands and teneuiepes y
Patrick Mooney, and To me directed, l
have seized and taken in execution oil shs
right, title, claim, iu,eres: aud estate, oe'a
ut law and in equity of the said Palre.
Mooney, of, in and to all that part OF q sfaa
of land situated in New Windsor, Carfc'
county, State Of Maryland, containing
, IL Acres and q Square fer'
Giles of Land, more or less
which was conveyed to the said PatrscE
Mooney by Dennis II. Maynard and we, !,
by Deed bearing date February y, a; y;
1868, and is recorded among the la1'
records OF Carroll county, in L'ber ". l.
Mex, No. So, Folio 25l, &c.
And | hereby give notice that on
Tuesday, de "a doy Of January, lSl'
at one O'Clock, p. NJ, at the Court Hons
door, in the city OF Westminster, Caro-
county, Maryland, will sell said properly
so seized and taken in execution 10 VI
highest bidder, for cash.
JOHN TRACEY,
dec Oft Late Sherif
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

The sub committee on alleged South
cru outrages will show in their report
soon to be made To Congress that the
debts of the Southern States, local aud
State, under carpet bag rule, have been
increased to the enormous sum Of $3.50,
600 600.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16
Business Locals.
rur onrAr FIRE IN CHICAGO.

THE CHEAT flNb iN SuiNA"N-
]. A. Chew, Of Carrollton, has been APP
pointed as agent to solicit subscriptions. TO
lie hest History OF the Great Coniiagraiion
at Chicago. The book contains a complete
history Of the Great City from its start to
October 8, 1871, a period of over 90 years;
together with an authentic account of the
late fires in the North West. Mr.. Chew
will canvass the county, and we bespeak
| a large sale of this useful aud reliable book.
Holiday Season--Fruits, Gela'ine,
Chocolates, Spices and Fine Groceries
of all kinds, ut L X Gernaud's.
As the time for closing the business
of the year approaches, all business men
will require Bill Heads and Statements
printed Send your orders to the AD.
vocATB Office,
IL you want any Quecnswnre or lass
ware for your Christmas TaLlcg don I
fail to examine our stock Full line, up
stairs. at Il. X Gernaud's
The very best Prints aud latest Styles
only IL cents per yard, ut } Yingllng
& Sons.
A splendid stock of Ladies', Misses
and Children's Shoes ut j, +. Brinker
hoii $.
A good assortment Of Lace Collars
at j. Yingling 4 Sons.
Fancy Boxes and Handkerchief
for u Christmas Gift, very suitable.
Call ut Il. X. Gernands
For n fine Cloth, or Cashmere Dress,
or Business Suit, examine my Stock
Best qualities aud styles. L. X. Ger
nand.
Very Handsome Green and Wine
Colored Sateen, ut II. l.. Norris 4 Cos
Fine Sable Furs ranging from $50 to
$50 per set, at j Yingling & Sons
Hats and Caps, another fresh stock
received, ut j Il. Brinkerhoff's.
Desirable Winter Dress Goods, at
low prices, at j. Yinsling & Sons.
Single aud Double Broche Shawls, al
all prices, at j. Yingling 4 Sons.
Five Hcmstiched Lawn Handkerchief.
for 25 cents. al ! YiupliuV K Sons.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

ABUNDANCE OF GAME Willie in
Baltimore, last week, we could but notice
the abundance of Wild ducks, geese,
phcasants and cartridges, exposed to
sale by dealers. Boys were going
through the streets with strings Of par
tridges, which they were offering at
very moderate prices.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

On Monday the 18th instant, Back
burn, Democratic aud Reform candidate
was elected Mayor of Piusburg, over
Morgan, Republican, by a majority oil
1874 This was a ring smasher.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16
Notice TO Collectors of County
Taxes.

COLLECTORS of County Taxes arc
~ hereby notified that they will be e s
pecied to close their collections for US
years 1869 aud 1870 by the first Monday ?
January next; and also to use all prop,
diligence in collecting the present tax noJr
due for 1871, against said time Those u
longer standing must be closed at once. ).
The Commissioners find II Impossible y
meet The demand upon the County ua'e;s =
the Collectors are prompt and faithful =. ~
the discharge Of their duties. SPECIAL :.
,entiou is respectfully asked to this nohcs'
BY order, 49,.
dec 8 At J..MES BLIZZARD, CHI
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16
SHERlFF's SALT

DY virtue of a writ of l';eri Faci0, i,, F,
ID ont of the Circuit Court for c ssued
couniy, at the suit of Peter Bale eS ~sOll
the goods and eha'tels, lands and ,enssn "na
of Margaret A. Dorsey, William DronS Sas
burg and William A. Dorsey, and y
directed, have seized and taken IN I'm y me
ton all the right, title, interest and e eas,q'
both ut law and in equity of the NH; Jd'I W,,'
liam Bran leabarg, Of, IN and TO ali ,ba,
tract of land called "DorseJs Thiet..@@
aud parts OF other tracts situated IN Ca...,
county, State of Maryland, in Fre,d IO
district continuing Nsuoai
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

The Sentinel does the ADVOCATE a
great honor Il pays US the compli-
ment Of takins about one third Of its
editorial topics from our columns. We
raise our ne in acknowledgment, aud
are happy in being able to render 80
much service to our excellent neighbor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

The CnocKEaY SMASHING, The
Gceaa Bank, Of New York, failed on
Tuesday last, and the 9Th National
Bank on Wednesday. Two more are
.shaky.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS.

USrox Mar. BANK OF WESTMINSTER,
December 10, 1871.
A N Election for TEN DIRECTORS for
"A this Bank will be held on TuEsDAY,
the 9th day Of JANUARY, next. between The
hour Of II o'clock. A. ~ and II o'clock
NJ. Of said day, at this Bank.
j. W. Herring,
dec l6.tc Cashier.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

MIR, Frlzell says they are new breed
called the "Mountain Rose tud" and
he has litter of six more. all the same
age (lS months) aud as soon as they
are old enough to eat corn will be put
on the market, as he is determined to
stock the county with fine breed of
hogs mineral water agrees with them.
These hogs have great advantage over
the common stock-thcy are like turkeys
you have to pick them, and draw them
then cook them little, and when you
get hungry, Ego for" them, they will
always be ready. These hogs lik milk,
aud trey must have it until they are
weaned They are grcat rootcrs-and
sometimes stray out of sight, but they
leave little hole in the ground, aud
you eau easily find them with shovel
and pick. These hogs don't get the
cholera, but they have consumption in
the family. They look very much like
a rabbit, except their tails-the rabbits
tail is the longest.
Look out, Fourth District; Miller,
Westminster is after you. Ii one of
them cant beat your 6SS porkcr, 6sS
ofthem can.
Double Pipe Creek Items Our at
tentlye correspondent at Double Pine
Greek sends us the following:
citizens of Double Pipe Creek and
vicinity have been busy the last few
days filling their ice houses. The ice
is as clear as il possibly can be, the
waters in the Pipe Creeks being per.
lectly clear when frozen up, it is about
four inches thick, and seems solid
| The drought continues, aud the waters
are us low us ever known, some springs
never known 10 fail, have ceased run.
Mug In consequence Of the drought
and hard freezing the growing wheat
looks badly.
Work on the Frederick and Pcnnsyl
vania Line Rail Road is progressing
The iron bridge aud trestIing over Lit.
tic Pipe Creek at McGinuis Mills is
progressing finely. Mr.. Bollmau is
pushing i forward rapidly, number Of
the trestle posts are up. This will be
structure of considerable magnitude.
a full description viii be given your
readers when completed, provided the
company does not order the reporter of
the construction train, But as the
President and Directors Of that coul.
rany are gentlemen OF first class char.
acter, this is not to apprehended.
Mr.. l. H. Miller, halt mile south of.
Double Pipe Geek, had, short tim,
since, nine out Of ten sheep killed b,
dogs one night III his barn yard. The
dogs were not identified, aud are a
large to commit more depredaiions
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

Neither Fanny Cole nor the Prince
of Wales is dead yet but the latter had
first class obituary il the Baltimore
AMERICAN, of Tuesday
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

q public sehool law ia Maryland
re44!1>s the teachers TO see that every
pup! sl'sndias school shall be sacci-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

Cuts Of Houses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs,
aud Farming Implements are used on
all large Bills printed ut the ADVOCATE
Office.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16
Lanlps. Oils, Sc.

yH,IIE latest improved Burners, win i !.
L large assortment Of lamps, tor Wv
cheap. Kerosene Oil, and Machine 0ilsoiA
mar !, L. X. GERNAND'S
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS,
MEETING.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Board
IN of County School Commissioners
will meet in the Office Of the School hoard,
in the Court House, on MONDAY, THE lsr
DAY OF JANUARY, 1872.
All persons having business with the
Board should attend.
j. M. NEWSoN,
dec l6-tm Secretary, &c.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

Ice.--Duriog the past week teams
have been passing through our streets
loaded with beautiful clear ice from four
to seven inches thick
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

For Fine Table Cloths, Napkins.
Table Mats, Kuife Baskets, &c, &c,
call on y. X. Gcrnaud.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

Layge Becf-Mr David Kephart
Of Taneytowu, on the 9th Instant killed
beef which dressed l0ll pounds.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

Honey T'ghf.--As the year draws
70 u close those persons who ike TO
keep square with the world" as the
phrase is, are casting about for the
'wherewitl.al" to wipe off the little bal
ances against them upon the ledgers Of
their neighbors, but The general com
plant j. that "money is awiully tight"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

Tic Greatest Hgys Of HE Season =
AIR john Z Frizell killed on Monday
last 4 hogs aud has furnished US the
following statement of their weight
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

Ladies' Satchels, cheap, at j. +
Brinkehoffs.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

In passing through our city we are
impressed with the idea that Christmas
is near at hand. The windows Of our
various stores are being hansomely iit-
ted up, aud busy preparations are seen
on all sides. As Christmas comes 90
Monday we presume it viii be kept as
a holiday by all cur business men.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

Our prices for Sale Bills are lower
in proportion to the material used
good paper aud ink--thau my other
Office in the State
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

Holiday Season--Fruits, Gela'ine
Chocolates, Spices and Fine Groceries
of all kinds, ut Il X Geruauds.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

accident. While Mr.. Lease, of Bal.
timore, was driving through West.
minister, on Tuesday morning last, the
bolt came out of his singletree aud let
the singletree and traces down upon his
horses hind legs. TIE horse took fright
and sprang over a tree box GU the side
OF the street, breaking both shafts OF
the buggy Mr.. Lease was not hurt.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

As the time for closing the business
of the year approaches, all business men
will require Bill Heads and Statements
printed. Send your orders to the An.
yocArB Office.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

II you want any Quecnsware or Glass
ware for your Christmas TaLles don I
fail to examine our stock Full line, up
stairs, at II. * Gernands.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

School House Baraed.--Thc public
School house known us "Wentz's," SIT.
aated in Hampstead District, on the
Baltimore aud Hanover Turnpike. was
destroyed by fire on Thursday night oil
last week, together with its contents
The fire was caused by placing hot
ashes into box which was sitting
against the building. Loss between six
aud eight hundred dollars-no insur
ancc.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-12-16

Oyster aud RetreAmcat Fesiical-
The Ladies connected with the Metho
dist Protestant Church in Usiontown
will hold an Oyster aud Rcfreshment
Festival in the basment of the Church,
commencing on Christmas Eve aud to
continue during the week. The pro.
ceels to be applied to repairing the
Church.