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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

Election On Tuesday last the an.
nual election for President aud six
Directors Of the Gas Light Company OF
Westminster for the ensuing year, was
held ut the First National Bank in this
CITY, which resulted rs follows ;--Presi.
dent, John L. Reifsnider. Directors, @.
o. 0'Douuell, q. Hart Smith, George Q.
Hicks, Charles i. Roberts. Joshua
Yingliug. aud Edward Lynch. The
report of the Secretary, w, A. Cunning
ham showing the receipts aud expendi-
lures for the past year was read aud
adopted. At tho closing Of the polls
the President extended an invitation to
the Directors to partakc Of dinner, which
was served by A. J. kleff, of the Mon
tour House, in his well known style.
We extend to the President and Direc'
tors the thanks of the community for
furnishing US With gas that is not SUR
passed in any of the large cities, and at
moderate rate. The affairs Of the
Company are in prosperous condition
and We hope that ere another election is
held that We will be able to announce
that every house in the city is thus
lighted.
Proposed Exemption from Taration.
-ln the first branch Of Baltimore city
council, Tuesday afternoon, Mr.. Trippe
submitted an ordinance, which was ap.
propriately referred, providing for the
exemption of the Western Maryland
railroad bonds endorsed by the city from
taxation.
The Clarion says, the Western Mary
land Railroad is progressing us rapidly
as the contractors can employ the force
engaged to advantage. Some three or
four hundred hands are now ut work on
the FIVE sections between Mechanics.
town aud Smithsburs, in Washington
county.
Thomas Turtle is going to erect a
three story brick dwelling, on Main
Street near Court, in this city, 3lx52
feet. 1t will be fine Improvement to
that par, Of the town.
| At the sale of Noah Stonesifcr's per.
sonal property, on the I'd instant, stock
farming implements, and seed oats
brought good prices, amounting to near
| ly sl400.
| The first thunder storm Of the scasor
in this latitude, passed over Westmin-
ster on Monday morning. Snow ant
hail fell at Hampstead.
Spades are trumps about this time
in the gardens at least.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

MEssRs EDIToRs;-l noticed in your
last weeks issue that farmers cllb up
North appointed committee (not up
North, but on the Eastern Shore Of
Md J to look over his neighbors' farms
aud report at the next meeting whatever
he might see amiss. Such societies are
certainly very useful, aud | could not
refrain from thinking what an excellent
neighborhood ours would be .or one, as
there would be no need of appointing
said committee, from the fact that we
have plenty Of men that would attend to
that business voluntarily.
FARMER.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09
MARRIED..

Marriages or Deaths inserted free. n they
s.ressd irs iiaes they ,eai Be ebaSsed for at tie
rats Of Sivs CENTS per line.
On the 21st ult.. at Springfield Church,
by Rev. Mr. NcMurnen. DR.. Thomas b.
Owings, Of Ellieott City, and Nellie, daugh-
ter Of William 9. Polk, Of this county.
On the End instant, by the Rev. Jacob
Holmes, Vim. W. Criswell, and Martha A.
Barnes, all Of this county.
On the 23d ult., in Lancaster, Pa, by
Rev. John @. FIitchey, assisted by Rev. A.
H. Kremer and Rev. John w. Nevin, d. ID.
A. A. Roth. NJ. D., and Laura j.. daughter
of the officiating clergyman, all Of that city.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09
NOTICE.,

A n Election will be held at the House
N ofDavid Baehman, (Hacbman's Mills
on Saturday, the 18th day Of March. 1871,
between the hours OF one and four o'clock
?. NJ, by the members Of the Farmers Ma
tnal Fire Insurance Company Of Dug Hill
Carroll county, for the purpose of electinl
Twelve Directors from among the member,
to manage the affairs of said company foI
one year.
BY order Of the Secretary,
WILLIAM L. TRACY,
march ~ Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09
For Sheriff.

M ESSRS. EDITORS. Please announce
IXl the name of Andrew Grammer, Esq,
for the next Sherifialty Of Carroll county
Should Mr.. Grammer consent TO become n
candidate for said office, he will be suppor.
ted by many voters from
mar y-tn TAS.YTows DIsrRtcT.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

The Cdtoeta Clarion is the title of
a new weekly paper, just issued at
Mechanicstown, Frederick county, by
William Need, Esq. We welcome the
Clarion, as an exchange, and tender
the publisher our best wishes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

THE CONTINENT is the name OF a
handsome new weekly paper, lately is.
sued at St. Louis, Mo, 1t is quarto in
form aud Democratic in sentiment, and
displays much taste in its arrangement.
A. C. Apler & Co. publishers, So per
annum.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09
ASSIG NEES' SALE
OF A VALUABLE
HOUSE AND LOT.

10y virtue Of an Order Of the District
- Cour, OF the United States Tor the Dis.
trict Of Mary land, passed on she 2ls. day
OF August, A. d. 1870, the subscribers, as
Assignees Of the estate of Wendelin Gil.
bert Bankrupt, Will offer OF Public Sale, on
the premises, on
Wednesday,, the 29th Of March, 1871,
AT o'clock, p. NJ, that valuable House
and Lott containing 6 Acres Of Land, more
or less, situate on the PUBLIC road leading
from Westminster 30 New Windsor, and
distant from the former ploce shout one
half mile. The lot is in 6ne state OF cul .
tiyaiion and Is improved with an excellen.
two story Frame Dwelling A 49,
with back building, nearly AA.S
new also Stable, HorEssS ~
House, Chicken House, and
Smoke House; also an Orchard Of the
enoicesI varieties of Apples, Peaches, Pears,
piums, Apricols, Cherries and large
quantity OF smaller fruit, such as Straw.
berries, Currants, &c. There Ia q never
faillng well of water at the door.
This property will be sold free Of all liens
and encumhrances thereon, and possession
given upon the purchaser complying with
the terms OF sale,
| Terms Of iSaie.-0ns third cash on the
day of sale balance TO be paid in two eou.
payments of one aud two years respectively,
the purchase notes to bear interest from ths
day Of sale and to Ne secured TO the salts
faction Of the Assignees.
JOHN j. BAUMGARTNER.
CHAS. b. ROBERTS,
mar OTIS Assienees.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

The Schenectady, New York Esenmg
Star, and The RushyiIIe, Indiana, Jaek-
sorian, both favor the nopination Of
John ". Garrett. Esq, for thc Presi-
deney 10 1872.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

FTNIIE County Commissioners Of Carroll
i county, will meet at their Office, in
Westminster, on the FlRsr MONDAY op
APRIL, 1871, for the transaction Of bust.
mesa. BY order,
JAMES blizzard,
mar D-4t Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09
PUBLIC SALE.

x.xrIr .,,.o.;h..
iii 1u III y, p ns rJn'eu ms Farm
dan,o - .aa ug'o s -" w a. nls rss'
he,esn o'N ,hn pos,, .an. " p mes'l9s'eri
Desrnart Rad ON 'A' "'' '"e
~, 'o1N' y"
ThuTSddy, the I'D ddy Of March, 1871
at o o'clock, A. NJ, the following proner,v.
to witt Work and DRIVING
S,-rr-m Horses. 9 Colts, one Z H
SVE}a & the other years old: w
LII naoa MIL C.. SS' -
Calf p"lf Rroo5 S Sow ~ ns Shn., WIN u
R,nad,ronJ Waaans r. p",d " Wa Snoa's, o
rIa,s. a., Gah, Snr;n% w.crs 'o"'
IT, tarr;as . ST. nj r"'
M"sh,na %1os,r 1niIy LILY n"J h nhIpesning
dnnorsolI,S pa,ent par,aria Ms p over,
Corn and Ooh Crrsbor pa;sn, '1 H..
S,ra,v anJ EoJJas C",'a &C -, lay
W., Ear ar Ea;.hsnLs, pm, one',er'
pa,en, Ua~ FprI Win R"ooa ana p t,emes,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

NEWSPAPER CHANCES. The Cam
bridge Deasocrat and Herald has been
merged into ,he Mers. The Herald
was one Of those papers which had its
outside printed in New York. II is
not a healthy sign when newspapers
resort to this plan Of publication. The
hectic flush upon the cheek Of the in-
valid is not surer sign Of lurking dis
ease, than this is Of waning prosperity
10 a newspaper.
Luther Giddipgs, Esq, has retired
from the editorial tripod Of the Anne
arundel advertiser, to the labors of his
orchard and field. The Advertiser has
always been one Of the most welcome Of
our country exchanges. Il is neatly
printed, and its columns have borne
evidence Of tact and ability
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09
Horse for Sale,

A FINE BAY MARE, s years old, well
N broke for riding, driving or work.
Warranted sound. Reason for selling
owner has no use for her. Apply at this
Office. mar 5-sts
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

On the Hudson, before the recent
thaw, "stilt skating" on irons thirty
inches high, was fashionable.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

A N experienced farmer wishes to rent a
IA farm Of from 100 TO 100 acres. Salts
factory references can be given. Apply ct
this Office. mar 9-3t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

Queensware, Glassware, Stoneware,
&c, at reduced rates, at
2t L. X. Gernand's.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

j. Philip Roman, well known citi-
zen of Maryland, died at his residence
in Cumberland on Tuesday week.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

last, made ihis fuel so scarce and dear
as to cassc great Suffering aud intense
exciteuwat among consumers in various
quarters. In many places the price has
been put up 20 SIS per ton, and in New
York, il was sold 10 the poor by the
bucket full IL the rate Of SIS aud $50
per tca. The striks among the minors
which commenced at that time, on ac.
count Of the operators combining to
lower their wages, still continues, aud
thousands 81 miners have been thrown
out Of employment, and their families
are almost 10 . starving condition In
New Yurk. many poor families have
been compelled to eat uncooked food,
and there has been much suffering from
cold IN the hsbitations Of tho poor. 10
Jersey City guard had to be- placed
around the coal trains in order 10 keep
the Suffering people from seiziag aud
taking off the coal BY force. lie Pa,cr,
son n J., the public schools had to be
closed for the want Of coal, and prices
advanced in BROOKLYN. Boston, PhiIa.
dolphin, aud other places where the
supply was shori. The smelling fur.
places came 10 ! hal,. and MANY uork
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09
LeasehOId Property
At PUBLIC SALE.

vIyHE undersigned, by virtue Of the Order
of the Orphans Court for Carroll
county. will offer at Public Sale, to the
highest bidder, on the premises, on
Saturday, the LIST day IF April 1871
at o'clock, p. ", the Leasehold Property
ofwbieb Emanuel Bur died possessed, sh'
nate in tho town of Manchester, Carroll CO,
Nd, This property consists OF lot OF iahu
situate in the central part of the town OF
Manchester, and fronting 50 feet on MAIN
Street and runs back the same width iSZ
feet TO a public alley, and embraces small
triangular piece OF land onthe opposite sac
of said alley. The improvements on 'h's
property consist of two story Brick
DWELLING HOUSE, lM-O
having rooms and kitchen TS~lS
on the first floor, and rooms ,5{L6I3,
on the second floor, with
cellar under part Of the house; well of ex-
callent and never failing water with pump,
out kitchen, wood house. ice house, car
riage house. and other improvements.
This property is well adapted for the
prosecution of public business, for store,
hotel OF restaurant purposes.
Also at the same time will be sold lot OF
excellent Champagne, Sherry and Port
Wines and Cherry Brandy.
Also the exclusive right belonging to said
Emanuel Barns, to yend and sell within
Carroll county, an improved Hay Hook;
and also the right with others to yend and
sell said Hay Hook within Manchester
District. Also two improved Hay Hooks.
The terms of sale for the above Lease.
hold property are as follows :--0ne.thlrt
part Of the purchase money shall be paid
by the purchaser or purchasers to the I'M
| dersigned on the day Of sale, aud the resi-
due shall be paid in two equal installments
the one payable in one year and the Other
in two years from the Day of sale, and tc
be secured by the notes of the purchaser o.
purchasers, with security to be approved
OF by the undersigned, and bearing interes
from the day Of sale.
The terms of sale forthe Liquors are :--f
credit of six months will be given wher,
the amount purchased exceeds five dollars
by the purchaser giving note with security
to be approved Of by the undersigned
bearing interest; all sums Of FIVE dollar
and under, to be cash.
MARY A. BURNS,
Administrative of Emanuel Burns.
j. j. BAUaGARrSER, Attorney.
Henry MorTER, Auetioneer, mar Q IS
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09
No. ioaa EQUITY.

NO. 1922 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County
John b. 7. Sellman vs.. Robert T. Smith
and others.
ORDERED this Sd day, Of March, 1911
~. that the Audit filed in this cause Be
finally ratified and confirmed, unless cause
70 the contrary be shown on or before The
2ith day Of March instant; provideda copJ
OF this order be inserted 10 some newspaper
published in Carroll county, for two sac'
cesslve weeks before the last named day
JN0. u. BOYLE, Clerk,
True copy,--Test.
mar OTIS JSo. B. BeYLE, Clerk
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

SOMETHING NEw.--The Self Wash
ing Soap. Try it Also Rabbits and
others, at l.. X. Gernands. 2t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

A job lot of Prints at. 10 cents per
yard. Full Madder Colors and Stan
dard Cloths, just received at, j. Wing.
ling 4 Sons. 1t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

A nice assortment Of Towels, Nap.
kins, Handkerchief, Hamburg Edg
iugs, lnsertings, and White Trimmings,
just received at, j. Yiugliug & Sons
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09
NO. llsO EQUITY.

NO. 1880 EQUITY.
In the Circuit cenrt'f1r Carroll County
Abraham Stoper VS.. Alfred shrlner.
nRDERED this I'd day Of March, ISL
" that the Audit flled' IN this cause y
finally ratified and confirmed, unless cause
10 the contrary thereof be shown on or BE-
fore the 25lh day Of March inst; provided
copy Of this order be inserted for two sue
cessive weeks before the last named day, y
some newspaper published 10 Carroll GO
JN0. b. BOYLE, CLERK.
True copy, Test
mar s-2I Jso. B, BoYLE, Clerk
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

j. Yingling & Son intend doing an
exclusive CASH BUSINESS, on and after
April LIST 1871. No goods will be sold
on credit to any one, but cheap for
cash. mar 2 Ct.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

Now is the time TO get Bargain, call
and see my Winter Stock, Selling them
of regardless of cost. A. Z. Albaugh
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09
Business Locals.

Notices untler his head TEN CENTS
per line for each assertion.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

Tax VOICE OF MIssoURI--A rcso-
luton was introduced into the lower
house Of the Legislature on the LIST inst
denouncing tie enforcement act, recen-
lily passed by Congress, as uucoosiitu-
tional and void. aud declaring il a
subverson of republican institutions
and direct thrust at the rights and
liberties Of the people, aud ought not
to be tolerated. After motion to table
was lost, the resolution was referred to
the committee On federal relations
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2
EakDxnIcK CirY ELEcrIos. -"The
s0lofed troops fought brarely :" says tho
RPsdiieaa, and 20 says the Eramiaer,
kosh ssaribiDg their vistory to tho O.
ssoas- Tho citisen snys:
= u 3 estimated that there wers more negro
vc1<4 e1et a Or Corporation election on Nom
~ last thap here are Legal negro voters In
~ <xfirs Frederick District. The wards had
- 6ec1 (1ffouxtIy cAnrassed BY our candida-
~ fo< connsiIaI<s, and The number Of negro
tc<<s llocr4lIy estimated, and, yot, 10 each Of
~ uHrds he negro vote poIIed was Il least
1ble tne esiizRafe prior 10 flss cIepfiou.
Ihsre j. no manner Of donbt that tlere va :
1|<< number Of illegal votes polIS6, and that
49, was = vast .saennt 81 perisr{ e veil y
rerfe n khi< radical victory. Whsrs4s, il3k
(bio@ ftr Azynr was he total ID 1858, the total
Monday Iast vas I6Q3-af increase o! 80 IN
~ }s>fs. % population Of ., 80. =
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

j. Yiugliug 4 Son have just received
direct from tie importers a large
quantity of Piques, beautiful Styles,
25 per cent lower than last season. Call
and price them. II
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

REMARkABLE CONDITION OF SOL
DER A friend sends us the following,
which he translated from a late German
paper:
In one OF the hospitals in Dresden,
Germany. is soldier who, although he
was not wounded, yet his whole nervous
system was totally Frustrated 10 battle
lie can neither see, hear, feel nor smell,
and remains altogether motiouIess 10
lasting apathy; The noise Of battle has
FRUSTRATED his nerves so thoroughly, that
he has lost even his speech, aud is not
able to produce the least solnd. In the
hospital in the city Of Buutzer is another
soldier in quite the same astonishing
condition, with the exception that he
moves his fingers continually, as il he
wanted to knit, the latter is the victim
Of a bomb splinter which produced con
cussion Of the brain.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

All the latest styles in Spring Hats,
just received at j. +. Brinkcrhoff's.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

The Spring Term of Linden Hall the we'll
known Young Ladies' Seminary at Litz, Lam
caster county, Pa. has just commenced. Up
wards Of four thousand young ladies have been
educated here since its foundation in 1894.
During the present scholastic year, young la
dies from Wyoming, Virginia, Pennsylvania,
Oregon, New Jersey, Nevada, Mexico, Massa-
chusetts, Maryland, Iowa, Illinois, District of
Columbia, Delaware and Arkansas, have been
in attendance. Send for circular.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

At the sale of Noah Stonesifcr's per-
sonal property, on the I'd instant, stock,
farming implements, and seed oats,
brought good prices, amounting to near.
ly Sl400.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

The first thunder storm Of the season
in this latitude, passed over Westmin-
ster on Monday morning. Snow and
hail fell at Hampstead.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

Spades ave trumps about this time,
in the gardens at least.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

Spriaa The approach Of the verna
season, whom all nature is awaking into
renewed life after the dominion Of win
ter, has ever inspired the song of tn,
poet and filed with rapture the bosom
Of every lover Of nature. The roya
bard Of ISRAEL celebrated the advent d
Spring, in the following sweet and flow
ing numbers, which have never beer
surpassed /:
tsFor 10, the winter Is past,
The rain Is over and gone,
The flowers appear on the earth,
The time OF the singing OF birds Is come
And tie rpiee Of The turtle il heard In orr land
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

Also at the same time aud place will be
sold IL Acres of growing Wheat.
JOHN DIEHl,
Administrator Of Nimrod I. Bennett, DECD.
and HENRY G. BENNETT
march OTIS
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09

Thomas Turtle is going to erect a
three story brick dwelling, on Main
Street near Court, in this city, 3lx52
feet. 1t will be u fine Improvement to
that par, of the town.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-03-09
i02 Acres, 8 ROOds and q
PerclheS OF Land.

more or less. The buildings thereon ~,
s'st of a large and conyenien, 2.s,Ory fr rSs,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-17

IGNORANT BOYS.-At an examination Of
the boys in the city of Rome, who applied
for admission to the recently opened lyce-
i'm, most Of the applicants, although they
Had studied for years at the old Papal
schools, were found to be almost incredibly
ignorant A tall lad Of eighteen was asked
what geography was He did not know it
"What is Sardinia p "A river. The
Ardriatic? ?' "a mountain" Milan p
"Ah ocean" Another was questioned about
the history OF Italy. He was utterly igno-
rant, and when the examining professor
expressed some surprise at his lack of knowl-
edge, he replied haughtily, ou ihlst bear
in mind, sir, that l am Roman, and not
an Italian ~
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-17

ADVANTAGES OF PLAIN ATTIRE IN
CHURCH.. 1t would ltssen the burdens
of many who find it hard to maintain their
place in society.
?. 1t would lessen the forces Of the temp
tations which often lead men to barter honor
and honesty for display.
3. If there was less strife in dress at
church, people in moderate circumstances
would be more inclined to attend.
4. Universal moderation il dress ct tchurch
would improve the Worship BY the removal
of many wandering thoughts.
5. 1t would enable all classes of people
to attend church better in unfavorabe
weather.
6. 1t would lessen on the part Of the rich
the temptation of vanity.
:. 1t would lessen, on the part of the
poor, the temptation to be envious and ma
licious.
s. 1t would save valuable time on the
Sabbath.
9. 1t would relieve our minds from Sc
rious pressure, and thus enable US to dC
more for good enterprises.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-05-17

A Poor CURRENCY. A correspondent of
a New York paper, who has recently visited
Hayti, writes as follows:
As | stepped ashore at Port-au- Prince, l
met an orange girl, and asked her the price
of her fruit per dozen. She replied, forty
dollars. l made up my mind that that un-
fortunate young woman had escaped from a
luDatic asylum, and | noticed wild lcok
about her eyes as [ passed on, without say
ing anything. But when miserable, beg
carly native took message across the street
for me, and demanded only s400, l thought
II time TO demonstrate, and refused to give
the auiacious swindler anything, expressing
my opinion of him in English, which he
didn't understand. But when L saw hat
marked 81, 000, light began to dawn upon
me. l held up five dollar gold piece, and
the shopkeeper took it, gave me the hat, and
then shoveled out about bushel of dirty
''change" Then it was explained to me
that the currency of the country is a paper
money, so deprecated that 500 or COO
gourdes, or dollars, of it are equal only to
one dollar in hard money The Island was
flooded with it, and it has been so nearly
worthless, at one time. that 5 TO- 900 in paper
was equivalent to s in gold. After | had
stuffed all my pockets and my hat with the
change, | immediately paid the il-used
messenger his Si0O with a few hundred
thrown in, for having called him names in {
| language he didn't understand.