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Money Cannot Buy It,
FOR SIGHT IS PRICELESS
But the Diamond spectncles
VIII PrcSerYe IL.

WE now offer Glass to the public
w which is pronounced by the mos,
celebrated opticians of the world to lie the
most perfect, natural artificial help to the
human eye ever known.
They are ground under our own supervi.
sion, at our c~n mandatory in New
Haven, and are so constructed that the
core or centre of the tense comes directly
in front of the eye, producing clear and
distinct vision, as in the natural health J
sight, and prevents all unpleasant sensa
tons, such as glimmering and wavering oil
sight, dizziness, &c, peculiar to all others
in use.
The Glasses are manufactured from
minute crystal pebbles, melted together
and derive their name, Diamond" on
account oftheir hardness and brilliancy.
These Glasses are mounted in the finest
manner, at our own mandatory, in ali
styles Of Gold, Silver, Steel, Rubber, and
Shell Frames. of the best quality.
Their durability cannot be surpassed, and
their finish is such as will suit the most
fastidious.
None genuine unless bearing our trade
mark. stamped on every frame.
Manufactured by J. Z. SPENCER & Co,
Practical opticians, New York.
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Fly IN THE Wharf.-The Hanover
Spectator says We regret to learn
from several Of our country friends that
that destructive insect, the Fly, has
made its appearance in some Of the
wheat fields in the adjoining country,
aud is committing serious injury to the
growing crop. We trust that the
extent Of this much to be dreaded and
unwclcome visitation may not prove as
serious as ut FIRST thought.
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Twenty masked men attempted to
rescue two illicit whiskcy distilers from
two United States marshals in Bolingcr.
Missouri, few days ago, and fired
upon them, wouuding one in the leg and
arm. The officials returned the fire,
put spurs to their horses, aud escaped
with their prisoners, who were lodged
in Jail in ST. Louis Friday night.
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Religious Notice.

The new Methodist Church (South) located
near Franklinville. will be Dedicated to the
Worship ef Almighty God, on Sunday next,
the 18th instant Tho public are cordially In
vited, as able ministers are expected from
baltimore and elsewhere.
Religious services of the Methodist Episcopal
Church Sunday, May ?sth, at 10 A. NJ. Bap-
ism of Adults and sermon BY the pastor, sub
ject Batism. Preaching at ~ p. NJ.
Rev. DR.. Giesy, of Baltimore, will preach in
the Reform Church of this city on Sunday
evening next at ~. The public are invited.
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Governors ii Gilman, of New York,
and Walker, o. Virginia, visited Nor.
folk, Portsmouth and Fortress Monroe
Saturday, aud were received by the
commandments ut the two latter places
with salutes and other military honors,
including review aud banquet at
Fortress Monroe.
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SnocKISo AcoIDEST-0n Friday last
Elijah Summers, residing upon Long
Quarter farm Of the Hampton estate,
fell into a boiling vat at the distillery
Of Hyatt & Clerk, Cockeysville. and was
scalded up to his thighs. He is not
expected to recover.
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Farm Machiaery-We learn that ad.
plications from u large Number Of per-
sons have been received by the Com.
mittee OF Reception of the Exhibition
Of Farm Machinery which takes place
on Wednesday next, outhe Agricultural
Fair Grounds, IN this city. AT This
Exhibition there will be the largest and
best assortment Of labor saving ihachi-
nery ever exhibited in the State, and
as every machine is to be subjected to
a practical test before the premiums are
awarded, we think that the farmers Of
this and the adjoining counties should
avail themselves of the opportunity Of
fered to witness the working Of the
numerous articles exhibited Applica.
tons from New York and Pennsylvania,
also from Baltimore and Frederick have
been received, and the indications dre
that these men are DESTROYS Of intro.
ducing their machinery, and are willing
to submit to any test that may be re.
quired. Tho Exhibition will coutinu,
three days, closing on Friday, the I'd of
June.
Mr. lIermanus Fisher gave another
exhibition Of his interesting stereopticon
views on Monday night last. The ex.
hibition was free, and intended for the
amusement of the children of the several
Sabbath Schools, their teachers, &c.
| The Town Hall was hacked and the
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Daniel Francois Esprit Aubcr, ore
of the most distinguished musical com.
posers that France has produced, died
ut Paris, Sunday l4th, at the advanced
age Of 81 years.
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Notice IS hereby given 10 the Democratic
and Conservative Voters Of Carroll coanty
20 Meet at the usual places in their respec-
tive districts. on SATURDAY, the LIST day Of
July next, at O'Clock, ?. NJ, and choose
Five Delegates for each election district to
meet in County Convention at the Court
Hose, 10 Westminster, on MoyD&r, tho
10th day Of Jnly, at 10 o'clock. a. N, for
the purpose Of selecting Five Delegates to
represent Carroll county in the State Con :
seniion which assemblies in Baltimore, on
the 10Th Of duly, to nominate candidates
for Governor, Comptroller Of the Treasury,
and Attorney General.
BY order of the Committee,
CifAS. I. REIFSNIDER, Chm:
Jossru DAVIS, Secretary.
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Tue CeSTsMAcIoUs CORRESPOND
ESTs.--The Senate, iu Executive Scs.
sion, oe Tucsdsy, 1Gth, passed resolu-
tioes ior tho srpest and detention Of the
correspondents White aud Ramsdell
until they purge themselves Of contempt
and divulge from when and how they
attained the copy Of the Treaty Of
Washington, lately published in tho N {.
y Tribune without authority.
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john Heuning has recovered 81 5000
from the New Orleans and Chattanooga
Railroad company for damages sustained
In FILLING through an opening in the
comPanys wharfat New 0rleaus.
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Ex-Secrctary Seward is now travelling
through India, where he receives mai ke
attention.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

The caterpillar plague in Mississippi
aud Tennessee is said to becoming very
serious.
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Business Locals.

Notices mu'er this head rnS CENTS
per Inc for each Insertion.
CARPETS, on CLortis GSD MATING.
A large new and beautiful assortment
of BRUSSELS, Ingram, 3 Ply, Ycnitians,
Hemp, Home Made Rag Carpets, Oil
Cloths aud Mattings, all widths, bought
from tho M lnuficturers and importers.
For sale at Baltimore prices by John
l.. Reiisnider
Carpet Rags wanted. may 20 2t
j. L. Brinkcrhof has just returned
from the city with another large stock
Of Shoes and Hats, at prices that defy
competition. 1t
Japanese Fans, 10 cents, and Palm
Leaf Fans cents, at
1t j. Yinsling & Sons,
Dried Beef for Chipping or Broiling,
at McElroy's. 1t
Thea. Nectar Tea, at one dollar per
pound, warranted to give satisfaction or
the money refunded, for sale by John
l.. Reifsnider's. may rs BIT.
Canned Fruits, HOLSTERS, Sardiues
and Pickles at McElroy's. 1t
Summer Zephyr Shuwls at Hoods.
Lace and Linen Collars and Cuffs,
at Hoods. 1t
Superior Sugar Cured Hams at Nc.
Elroy's, adjoining NJ Il. Church 1t
Laurel d. Alberton A. and Baton
Rouge Muslin, for II ceuts per yard, or
III per yard by the piece, at
1t j. Yingling & Sons.
Japanese, Ponsce and figured silks,
for 81 per yard, at j Yinsling & Sons.
Parasuls, Cambrick, Jaconct, Alpaca,
Serge and Silk Parascls, lined and un.
lined beautiful styles, at Il. X. Ger.
minds. May 1925
Price Indies aud Children Lasting
Caters ut j. +. Brinkerhoff's. 1t
The Broadway Silk Hat at j. L.
Brinkerhoff's. Il
For cheap Straw Hats, so to J. +.
Brinkerhofi's. II
Fans, Fans, Fans, at
1t j. Yingling & Sons.
Hamburg Edgings aud Inscrtings, at
1t j. Yiugling 4 Sous.
j. Yiugling & Son are receiving new
goods daily.
Carpets, Oil Cloth and Mating, very
cheap, at Hoods. 1t
Straw Hats of every grade, at Hoods
A new supply Of Cloths and Cassi.
mere, at Hood's. 1t
Fans, Fans, Fans, new styles, and
cheap, at +. X. Gernand's. May Is q
ron SALE.
A Combined Reaper aud Mower, ia
good order, nearly new, apply, at f. II
Orendorif, near Westminster.
may rs If
Ready made Linen Suits, white and
colored, at Hoods. 1t
A fresh supply of White p. X, new
styles at Hoods. 1t
Pure Llama Lace Shawls and Jackets
at Hoods. 1t
Boys Linen Jackets at Hoods.
White Bed Quilts, all prices, at
1t Hoods.
Linen Knee and Horse Covers, fol
sale at John l.. Reifsnider's. 1t
A new supply of Lace Collars, at
1t j. Yingling & Sons.
Lace Collars for 5 cents, at
1t j. Yingling & Sons.
Fresh Vegetables and Fruits Al
McElroy's daily. 1t
Best Family Groceries in the city Al
McEloy's. 1t
A fine selection Of Parasols, at
1t j. Yiugling Il Sous.
BOARDING.
Several gentlemen can obtain board
in private family, at moderate rates
by applying at this Office. up 27.tf
Western Maryland Extension.
This company failed to organize OF
Saturday, as was expected, but will pro
badly do SO before long, as there ar,
strong evidences that the road will b,
put under contract, at no distant day
by the New York capitalists Aspiuwall
Hatch, Winslow and others, who, uu
der the name of the Consolidated Goal
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ANNUAL REPORT

Of the Secretary Of The Farmers Mu-
fuat Fire Insurance Company Of
Dug Hill, Carroll county.
Number Of Policies issued for
the year ending May 18th,
1871, 400
Amt. Of Property Insured, Si3,o07,ol 90
" Premium Notes, 9O,725 10
" Receipts for the year, 1870 Az
Amount expended during the
year including amount paid
for books, printing, &C..
and Secretary's salary, and
also per diem to Directors, $40 70
Leaving balance in Treasury
for the year ending May
18th, 1871, S727 ~
VIM. L. TRACY, Secretary.
Persons wishing to Insure IN this Com
pany will receive prompt attention by
calling on either of its agents.
J0SEPHUS II. HOPPE,
GEORGE BlXLER,
FRANCIS WARNER.
may 20 81
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There arc $50 midshipmen ut the U I.
5. Naval Academy, Annapolis.
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N O TIC (.

To Teachers, Trustees, and all o,L,,.
who feel an interest ~ Tie Progre,.
sire improvement Of our Public .SeLo.l
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

Cali(UruIahasrecc imported 5 900
chestnut trees fron Japan.
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In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
May Term, 1871.
Daniel p. Goodwin and Henry Grover.
man, Jr., vs.. Henry Dittman.
ON motion il 10 ordered by the Court
" this 10Th day Of May, 1871, that the
sale Of Henry Dittman's interest in the
Real Estate mentioned and described in the
above cases, made by Reuben W. Stem,
Constable, be ratified and confirmed, pro-
vided copy Of this order be published in
some newspaper printed in Carroll county
for three successive weeks before the 10th
day of June next, and unless objection TO-
said sale BIO made on or before the second
MondAy Of August next.
WIN. N. HAYDEN,
Judge of the Circuit Court
True copy-Test,
may % 81 Clerk.
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For Sale only by

For Sale only by
WM. MOORE,
Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
Silver Ware, &C., &C., Westminster, Md.
no. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Re.
paired and Warranted. may 25 o.
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EsrRAY COW.

CtTRAYED on Sunday, the 2Ist instant,
- from the premises Of the un. xs5J-SN
dersigned, near the Stone House, sNsAU
on the littlestown Pike, small - III u
red Buffalo Cow. A liberal reward will be
paid for her return or for my information
that will lead 10 her recovery.
may rs az HENRY GINTER.
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BOARDING.
Several gentlemen can obtain board
10 private family, at moderate rates,
by applying at this Office. up 27.tf
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Harvest will begin about the 18th Of
most month A week earlier than
usual.
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Notices m,tler this head rrS CENTS
per Inc for each insertion.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

o. Sunday tie thermometer indicated
800.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

A grand tournament is to be held at
Bel Air, Hartford county. the ensuing
aa<umn.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

Mr.. Wllian Stansbury, Jr.. has d
field Of rye, some 81 miles from this
city, near Shamberser's mill, some Of
which measures feet 81 inches
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SIX AC r E S

MUTE OF 1ess' TnPrUVeu Dy able
LIME STONE QUARRY,
with about Acre of Thriving TIMBER
and never failing Spring Of excellent
Water. The Quarry is one Of the best in
the State and the Stone commands a read y
sale in the neighborhood.
Terms OF SALE.-One.third cash; one.
third in six and the balance in twelve
months from the day of sale, with interes t
from the day ofsale.
EDWARD STREVIG,
JOHN L. SMITH,
may % Is Executors.
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We continue to hear the most ilatter.
ing accounts Of the wheat, oats, corn
and grass crops.
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Death from Paraiysis.-My. William
Teusfeld, Of Louisville, this county,
died from paralysis on Sunday last. lie
was stricken on the day previous aud
remained in an almost unconscious state
up to the time of his death. Mr.. L.
was well known throughout the county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1871-05-25

Dro,cned.--Daniel Mathews, aged
about % years, was drowned on Sunday
last in BeckIey's mill pond, uear Beck.
leysvillc, Baltimore county. lie and
two others were bathing, aud he was
suddenly taken with cramp. His com.
pauions made every effort 10 rescue him,
and ono nearly lost his life in his efforts
TO save him. The body was recovered
10 short time.
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A fine selection Of Parasols, at
1t j. Yiugling Il Sous.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-01-19
NEW NEW
n
PIONEER
IIAs E.sTAB-

y,HE UNDERSIGNED HAS EsTAB-
iished "A
y l. w LA y RY
Al DAVIS former Milk Ranch. on tho
Prison road. and will ne prepared to wait
upon an from this date.
A wagon will bc run 10 and from the
town very morning and afternoon. which
will receive all orders. VIII call at all
principal hotels and saloons In the city.
No extra charges for repairing clothes
orders promptly attended 10.
i. FRANK.
January 3, 1871. ia5-tf
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party whip was cracked, and every
Republican knee bent to the sound.
Twelve valiant Republicans had sue
eeeded in gacging their predestined
victim, and in plugging up their own
ears 10 the protests OF his friends
next, 20 put him ont. The previous
question wa brought into requisition
10 stitie further eXpostulation. The
work was accomplishment be after
wards capped by voting mileage to a
claimant whose claims they had never
condescended 10 even listen to. by
what logic these Senators r~cconcilcd
the abstraction of money from the
treasury 10 pay the expenses OF q man
who chad not followed the statute, :
was left n mystery to be unravelled
when a Democratic majority on that
floor accepts the issue, follows this
precedent, and pays back .'in kind"
We predict that the earnest remon-
STRANGE of that County Commissioning
who stood mp alone in the Elko Board,
and protested against the throwing
out Of those election returns. will Yet
ring in the ears Of some Of those who
yesterday refused 10 listen.
Mr.. Dyer claims the scat for four
years. Possibly before that term has
expired q Democratic Legislature may
conde>cend 10 examine hi~ claims he
fore it asks his politics. ii il should
make the inquiry, however, and act
accordingly, even the e>limablc Sona-
tor who now takes the desk. ought
not 20 object if the finger oi eiertmenl.
which was pointed toward the door
yesterday. Toe again raised. To the cx-
clusiou Of another victim without a
nearing. Personally It would hc I;
matter Of regret. for we fully appre-
ciate the many excellent qualities OF
the Senator; but politically who could
question that retributive justice had
not completed It's rounds? and
when that precedent OF yesterday. in
the years of the future. MAY rise in
Judgment t. mar the fortunes of some
other OF these Republican Senators,
who will doubt the existence Of a con-.
%pensatinE principle oven in politics
which viii permi; no wrong 10 go for.
ever u~navengei?
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SESSION.

Assembly convened ut l:5I D. M
Sneaker lowery i'm the Chair.
l;oli caiied-all present.
Williams was granted leave of alb
sence for the balance ot the day.
on motion. the House went into
Committee OF the whole. Speaker pro
tenn, Iennant, N the Chair. for the
consideration q the general Gle.
Assembly Bll No. I9. relative To
compensation Of jurors. Committee
instructed to report hack with recon-
incubation for Indefinite postpone
mcut.
Assembly Bin No. -. to abolish
capital punishment. indefinitely post
poncd-2> avcS.
Senate 1911 No. ;. for relief of 4.
Lark. County Treasurer Of Humboldt
county. Amendments hv Humboldt
delegation read. committee instruct
eel 20 report thc hill back To the House
with ~ recommendation that Il he re
farrcd to Committee on judiciary.
Assembly HilI Nh. :. 10 provide for
snc debit oI Treasure CITY. senate
amendment read and committee in
>tructed 10 report back L. the House
with "a recommendation that it be con-
c]Irrcti in.
Assembly Bill No. II. relative 10 re-
moNut ami permanent location Of
count seats read, and on motion. the
Substitute therefor reported by the Ju-
dietary committee was adopted by
Committee of the W hole, and House
recommended to have substitute print
eel and maic special order FOR Wed
nesiay nest. Commute" rose and re
ported. Report adopted.
bpVcy offered "a resolution acllnowl-
cigiag receipt 10y House OF a litho-
graph ui the Good Tcmplar's Orphans
Homo.
Lockwood said he had been request
cd 10 present the picture. hut the res
oiution inrc>,alIed him.
Beck moved To- strike out the words
this honorable Assembly" and in
~crt in lieu thereof the words This
/ House"
huyry said before the resolution was
muti.latcd he would like to know the
reasons for he change.
The speaker said: II j. not reason
able io suppose that a body will call
itself honorable.
Fine resolution. as amended, was
adopted.
y message was received from the
Senate. transmitting senate conrurrent
resolution No. a.. relative To turning
over certain furniture q the State or
plans' home. Laid over under the
gulC.
Assembly Bill Ne. =, amended by
The Senate, was taken un and read a
third time. - amendment con
CURED m-4i AYES.
At 3:1- Assembly adjourned.
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OBS EnALrnE

Assembly Bal No. II. to amend sec.
ton 10 OF an Act To- incorporate tn.
town of cold Hill. was taken mn. and
at the request of the Gold Hin mem
hers, was recommitted To u / portion
OF the storey county delegation.
Assembly Bill No. -. AUTHORIZING
The Secretary OF State To furnish publi,.
documents to certain parties therein
namcl. la>scd-3F to =.
The House then went into Commit
tee Of the Whole Speaker pro tenn
Tenant in the Chair for the consil-
eraiIn- of the general file.
Assembly 1911 No. 9, relative TO du-
ties arising under the l.. \. town site
act, WAS read. Substitute read.
amended and adopted, and COMMITTEES
instructed 10 recommend the House
&" have the bin printed.
Assembly Bill No. &. relative to
compensation Of jurors, read, amended
and committee instructed To recon-
mend the House to have the bill en-
crossed.
Committee rose and asked leave 10
sit again.
tn motion. House cuuctIrred in re-
poii oi Committee or thc Whole.
On motion, AT l2:l5, the House took
a recess Tor oue hour.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

Senate met ~ 2:30 p. m. pursuant Is
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS pro sCm. in the
Chair.
Roll called-l4 members present.
report OF select Committee. To whom
W1s referred Senate Bin No. y, for the
relic! ct Peter Guudfcllnw. Treasurer
oI Lincoln county, report flvorahly.
y Message was received from the
Governor transmitting reports OF tho
surveyor General for the wears ls.a,
aud 1870. Reports referred 10 Com
mittcc Oh State Officers.
senate Hill No. -, read first time.
rules SUSPENDED. read second time:
pending which phelan moved a call
of tine senate.
Roll called absent.
en motion. Senators appearing. fur
Their pr"cec iin4s under the cali were
dispensed with. Adopted.
Report of Sargeant-at-Arul received
announcing the employment OF five
committee clerks.
Resolved. That committee clerks re-
ceiEc Si per diem from appointment 40
close ct session.
Paelan moved To- indefinitely post
poie the hole subject matter.
~trurr tha S-.r.s,,.,t - -
Ms warrant weekly for committee
~ ''' ''''' N~"'P''Se" A""pi-
MESSAGE ,,,,. "a.
mirtiug ~,,,,tn pi1I an
Net To create legislative funds. passed
the duu>c-aNcs. -. noes. 10.
tin A..-mhf, n;I' %'''H 1iaii>lLli.-
in.s ia. So ""tllDtl@
Dnhff. ,,,,,t,,I ~ i"i''>'
So. i.ii n
the Cnttrai..a. n, 'r,.,,.5' - - II
reromunnnI,,s.n ,L., !, - '
pt,gIap -.,n rn,'a, ,i,", l. uill4 M
trot!gca % nill lot am Act la amend and
revise the general Toll Ac5 and pro
VIC Tor me reduction OF toll.
Hhi> gave notice iuat he viii intro
duea % nil to regulate the sale Of
irugs. roi>nn> and medicines.
vrfapr,-rfox on mrs
Abraham, d, IN. ;a~.r.,,