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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28
What Constitutes Promise ofMarriager

The Albany Lar Journal furnishes
learned article with this title. 1t re-
views the decisions 10 England, and in
the different States Of the Union. We
learn that the promise to marry may be
inferred from circumstances 1t may
be made without words. The fact Of
keeping up correspondence is good
evidence for the jury, aud, indeed, we
remember it was 30 10 Mr. Pickwick's
case, though he only wrote about chops
and tomato sauce to his landlady. In
Massachusetts, mutual engagements
are inferred from a course Of devoted
attention aud apparently exclusive at
tachment;" aud it is relief to fnd
that in Rhode Island Chief Justice
declares that "ordinary politeness and
ciyilty which gentleman extends to a
lady are not to be considered as furu.
ishing proof of promise to marry"
But West Virginia, being young State,
allows "leuder epithets" to afford proof
Of au engagement. In fact, after read.
ing this learned essay, we feel disposed
to change its heading, and ask "What
does not constitute promise Of mar.
riage 7"
The law is, indeed, 10 very uncer.
tain and unsatisfactory condition on this
subject. If preliminary attentions may
be as binding as marriage itself, peor}Ss
may as well be married lat sight" aud
take no time to consider the matter
Yet every sensible person will agree
that it is far better to reeede from al
engagement or intention to marry, if
there is a repugnance to it in either
party. 1t is pitiable thing to marry,
not for love, but for fear of the sheriff.
Damages ought not to be given except
for some expenditure that can be made
good in money. If a woman jill man,
she might be made to pay for carriage
hire, or presents, or like expenses in-
Cured by him in making himself agree
able. What woman has spent in dress
upon reasonable expectation Of mar
riage, should be refunded by the man
who had encouraged it. But for senti-
mental or yindietlye damages there
ought to be no room, as there is no oc.
casiOn for them. 1t is no damage to
the substantial interests Of either party
to end an engagement that is no longer
agreeable to both. In fact, suits under
these circumstances are rarely brought,
except by designing females, who have
entrapped unwary young fellows, or old
fellows, into some of those ambiguous
acts from which the law extracts a
promise TO marry.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28
Marriage.

Here is a short chapter on marriage
worth millions 10 gold to the young.
There is no question that our costly
style Of living diminishes the number
OF marriages, and Indirectly recruits the
ranks Of the vicious and deprayed. So
long as fashion demands style of living
which only millionaire eau really al.
ford, aud u young married couple must
support an extensive establishments, or
be excluded from the circle in which
they moved before marriage, bar is
raised to matrimonial engagements,
which only the very courageous or the
very unscrupulous will have the hardi.
hood to oyerstep. The opportunities
aud lures to a single life OF easy indul.
geuce and dissipation, have constantly
increasing influence over the young men
of our cities; while continually in-
creasing number Of young ladies are
educated to life of ease, display and
extravagance. which only few young
men can possibly support them in, aud
be honest. So our fashions put pre-
MUM upon bachelorism and vice on the
one hand, aud untold waste and wretch.
edness on the other. What is wanted
more than anything 10 our society to.
day, is the courage on the part Of young
men aud women to break away from
the present thraldom, and set new
aud nobler fashion of Independence and
economy. A score or two Of examples
Of that heroism which de6es the foolish
sentiment aud custom of the times, and
dares 10 be true TO the noble instincts
of the heart, and live simply and hon
estly in a small and quiet way, would
create reform, il not revolution.
The question comes to every young
heart Which shall | sacrifice, the 10.
stincts and affections Of the heart, or the
shows and shams of society? Alas,
that so many yield the former to the
latter For love is the religion Of the
young, and whoever suppresses it for
the sake Of ease or display, whoever
sacrifices it for fashion, commits sac.
rilege for which nothing on earth can
atone. Love is not a thing to be
ashamed of or laughed at, but seuti.
ment to be cherished and gloried in,
and, at any sacrifice it may require, is
cheap so long as it adds fuel to the pre-
cious fame which puriGes the heart,
refnes and ennobles the character, and
makes manhood aud a womanhood
worth the saving and worth the name.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28
Hard Times and the Cause.

We are fast becoming nation Of
schemers to live without genuine work.
Our boys are not learning trades; our
farmers sous are crowdirg into cities,
looking for clerkships aud post Offices;
hardly Que American girl 10 one hun.
dred will do housework for wages, how
ever urgeut her need; so We are sending
to Europe for workmen, aud buying OF
her artisans millions worth that we
ought to make for ourselves. Though
our crop OF rascals is heavy, we do not
grow our hemp; though We are oyerrun
with lads who deserve aagelatiou, we
import our willows. Our women (uu.
less deceiyed) wear European fabrics;
our men dress in foreign clothes; the
toys which amusc our younger children
have generally reached US from over
the sea. Hence it is that we plunge
deeper and deeper 10 debt to the Old
World. We are like the farmer who
hires his neighbor's sons to cut his
wood, feed his stock aud run his errauds,
""'S h'S Shu OOJS iOuuSS AZ Nile bEOp-
shop, playing billiards, aud then son
dcrs why, iu spite Of his best efforts, he
sinks annually deeper and deeper into
debt, till the sheriff cleaus him out, aud
he starts West to begiu again. We
must turn over new leaf. Our boys
aud girls must be taught to love labor
by qualifying themselves to do it eff
ciently. We must turn out fewer pro.
fcssionals aud more skilled artisans, as
well as food growers. We must grow
aud iabricate two hundred millions
worth per annum, that We now import,
and SO reduce the foreign debt that we
have so long aud successfully augment
ed year by year. We must qualify our
clever boys to erect aud run factories,
furnaces, rolling mills, tanneries, ma.
chine shops, etc, to opeu and work
mines, improve and fashion implements,
and double the present product of their
fathers farm. So shall we stem that
time of debt that sets steadily against
our shores, and cease to be visited and
annoyed by hard times.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28
Original guetrg,
For The Democratic Adpocate.
TRIALS OF A HOUsEKEEPRR.

nj hfhAThhOBh.
Oh dear, my patience is worn out,
With such host Of tiresome duties;
What can that Bridget be about, [ties. J
tLook marin, and sure these ducks are beau
From Monday morning .ill Saturday night,
No peace | find In all the house;
The baby cries. and Ned will fight
(Goed gracious, Sally, catch that mouse. }
III try 10 be a patient wife,
And mend my husbands socks and breeches,
But, never job had such life,
Kun Ned, and gather In those poaehss.)
What shall get my lord for dinner
He is 50 psry hatd to please
There nowl fear | am a sinner,
(siop, Towseri shaking of your aeas)
Dear girls, think well before you marry,
You little know the cares you'll 6nd,
You'll wish yoar Harry with Old Harry,
(There, Ned, you've torn your pants behind. J
These "woman's Rights" are queer inventions,
I'm sure I'D tind no time 10 vote;
To 90 with them I've % intentions,
(Ihat blessed baby's on tho goatD
hear my lord, this very minute,
Oh how he'll scnld and stare at me
Now sir, you d better not begin IT,
Run, Bridget, make cup OF tca.
Now must lay my pen aside,
And smooth away that ugly frownj
Perhaps he'll take me out to ride
he says hell dine at Swayne's, down town.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28

The following gentlemen win spcak
IN Pennsylvania during next week; Ex-
Governor Hoffman, Of New York; SEN
ator A. @. Thurman and the Hon J /.
i. Beck, Of Kentucky; the Hon. John
= Stockton, Of New Jersey; Senator
Trumbull and the Hon. John A. Me-
Olsrnaud, Of Illinois; Senator schurz,
Of Missouri, General Banks, Of Massa-
chueetts, Judge Moore, Of Washington,
and the Hon. George II. Pendleton, Of
Ohio.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28

The Evangelical Alliance to meet in
General Conference in New York in the
autumn of 1873 promises to be the
great religious gathering Of the age
both as to numbers and results. From
all parts of Europe delegates will be
sent, and the most eminent orators oI
the Churches in the Alliance will make
addresses during the Conference. One
of its results viii bo new, thorough
aud comprehensive revision Of the Bible
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28

The LoUIsyILLE CONVENTION A
GRANT AFFAIR.--W. II. Conrad, Esq,
delagate from Pennsylvania to tho
Blanton Duncan Convention at Louis
vile, has, since his return Published q
card, and below We give the material
portion of ii. He says; |;
The Pennsylvania delegation was
composed of all Grant men except my
self, not one Of whom ever intended to
vote for the nominee Of this convention.
Their transportation was obtained and
paid for BY the Grant people. My own
and those Of Eve others, each represent
ing district in Pennsylvania, pro-
cured in the Office of the Grant State
Central Committee of Pennsylvania, at
Philadelphia. For this transportation
had an order from Swipes, chairman
ofthe Bourbon State Central Committee
Of PENNSYLVANIA, That order was
obcycd by the State Treasurer Penn
sylvania, Bob Alackey, who is we'll
known as one of Oameron's subjects.
The band Of musis that accompanied
us was furnished aud paid for BY the
same Grant people, and our little ban
ner that was carried BY George Mount
joy, is the same that designated the
seats 10 the Radical Convention Of the
9th Of June, ofthe Pennsylvania dclega-
ton that nominated U. s. Grant.
II any one has not heretofore been
satisfied that tho affair was Radical
production, Mr.. conrad's card may do
something toward opening their eyes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28

THESrRAIenr 0UTERs. What they
are, is seen in their running candi-
date against Hendricks in Indiana.
Hendricks is, ever has been, and ever
likely to be, che straightest Of the
Straight-Out Democrats-r-but he is not
straight enough for the few rouges With
whom Senator Morton thus tries TO run
mock State ticket. Thus, 10 this
movement, We see again that Straight-
0utism means Grant-ism.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28
PUBLIC SALE
Valuable Tract of Land

IN freedom UiSirict, in Carroll L0unly.
TINIIE undersigned, as Attorney and Agent
Il of Elizabeth Hudson, will offer at
Public Sale, on the premises, situated on
the old Liberty Road, in Freedom District,
adjoining lands OF Augustus r. Dorsey,
Jacob hiliabrdle, John W. Parrish aud
others, aud near to Carter's Cross Roads,
On Saturday, d,e 2sM Of September,
1872, at / o'clock, p. NJ, valuable Tract
uf and containing
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28

Few people follow any definite plan in
life. That is why so many come out
almost any where aud about as often
next to nowhere at all The fixed pur.
pose, the heroic door die, is aspeetacle
which one in a thousand have no com
psehension Of.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28

The annual coal production Of Great
Britain is 100 million tons; that of the
United States 81 million tous, or less
than one third as much as that Of Great
Britain.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28
TRUSTEES SALE
OF a
DESIRABLE LITTLE FARM.

rENHE undersigned, by virtue of Deed of
Il Trust from Joseph ID. Barnes, duly ex.
ecuted and recorded among the Land Ro-
cords OF Carroll county, | will offer at
Public Sale, to tho highest bidder, on the
premises, on
Saturday, the 2sth day Of September, 1872,
at 2o'clock, p NJ, valuable and desira.
ble little Farm containing
so rs Acres of Land,
more or less. The improvements thereon
consist Of comfortable two story LOG
DWELLING HOUSE, EwA
Stable, Dairy, Meat House, EsdE1A
also Barn; all the buildings vi i6iH
are in good repair except the ESsl d
Barn. Springs Of excellent water al the
house, and the fields are convenie ntly
watered, there is also one of the best
APPLE ORCHARDS
in the vicinity on the premises, about / 8 or
20 Acres is heavily covered with Timber.
This property is situated in Freedom
District, Immediately on the Washington
Road, and a short distance south Of Porter
?. o., and adjoins the land of Jonathan N.
Dorsey, David A. Dorsey's heirs, William
Brandenburg and others.
This property is desirably situated, is
convenient to Stores, Mills and Churches,
and is worthy the attention Of purchasers
who want a comfortable home for small
amount Of money.
Taxes paid up to and inclusive of levy of
1872
Terms Of Sale.-Oue third cash on the
day Of sale or on the ratification Of the sale,
and the balance ia two equal annual pay
ments Of one and two years, to be secured
by the notes Of the purchaser or Purchasers
with approved security, bearing interest
from the day Of sale.
CHAS. r. RElFSNIDER,
sept It's Trustee.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28

Tho great original sea serpent is said
to be at last identified as a monstrous
species of eel, BY no means rare in
South African waters, which sometimes
attains the length Of forty feet.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28

One Of the features of London the,
atre is woman styling herself the
Mexican athlete. She holds suspended
by cord from her teeth two 1SO pound
balls, and at the same time pound ball
in each hand. She also shoulders a
500 pound cannon, and holds il while q
round is being fired
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28

UsEFUL INFORMATION To lay q
square aero Of ground: Measure 209
feet on each side, and you have square
acre to an inch.
An acre contains 4,S40 square rods.
A square mile contains GAO acres.
In length a mile is $3.50 feot, or L ,760
yards.
A fathom is six feet.
A league is three miles.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28

Tho "oldest inhabilant is certainly
dead, Her name was Peggy Arlington.
She lived in Brookneal, Virginia, aud
she was born in 1866. .
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28
Thomas Jefferson on old Ago.

ln his letter to john Adams, Jeffer-
sou said /: Our noxt meeting must be in
the country to which they have aown-a
country for US not now very distant.
For this Journey we shall need neither
gold nor silver in our purse, nor scrip,
nor coats, nor slaves Nor is the pro.
vision for it more easy than the prepa.
ration has been kind. Nothing proves,
more than this, that the Being who
prcsidcs over the world is essentially
misunderstanding from US one by one
the faculties, leading US like the horse
in his mill, round and round the same
beaten circle,
To soc what we have seen,
To taste tie tasted, and at each return
Less tasteful; DER our palates to descaut
Another vintage
until, satiated and fatigued with this
leaden iteration, we ask our congo.
heard once very old friend, who
had troubled himself with neither poets
nor philosophers, say the same thing 10
prose, that he was tired of pulling off
his shoes and stockings at night and
putting them on again in the morning.
Tbs wish to stay here is gradually ex.
tinguishea; but not so easy is that of
returning ouce in while to see how
things have gone on. Perhaps, however,
one of the elements Of future felicity is
to be constant aud unimpassioned
viewer of what is the wish of occasional
visits. Mericer has given US vision
Of the year 244O; but prophecy is one
thing and history another. On the
whole, however, perhaps it is wise and
well to be contented with the good
things which the Master OF the feast
places before us, and be thankful for
what we have rather than thoughtful
about what we have not
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28

Through a taste Of pleasure many
quicken herelish life. an uurestraiued
Indulgence leads TO inevitable destruc
tiop
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28
200 ACRES.

more or less, and being the same tract or
parcel OF land which was bequenthed TO
Elizabeth Hudson, BY the last will and
testament Of Robert Hudson, late of Car
roll county, deceased, Of record in the Office
Of the Register of Wills Of said county.
The improvements consist Of a comfortable
Log DWELLING HOUSE, A mi ~
Granasy, Spring House, and fsFTstAzAA
other necessary out. buildings III H9tSnf.
in fair condition. There is
an Orchard Of excellent Fruit upon the
place, in full bearing condition, while 10
Acres are heavily Tinbered. The location
Of the property makes il especially desira.
bic, as it is but two or three miles from the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, convenient
to Churches, Schools, Mills and Stores.
The sale will be positive, and the title
indisputabe Possession will be given at
any time after the sale.
For further information address or call
on the undersigned.
Terms. One. fourth part Of the purchase
money to be paid cash on the day of sale,
balance in three equal payments, at 8, IL
and "A months, respectively, on notes, with
security to be approved by the Attorney,
and bearing interest from day Of sale.
WM. A. MckELLlP,
Attorney and Agent of Il. Hudson.
John N. iiHgling, AuctioReer.
sept l4ts
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28
$500 IN SPECIAL PREMIUMS.
To Is, Earmers nf CarroN tounlu

To he Farmers Of Carroll county;
The Society, to excite competition among
lhc Farmers, and If possible, increase the
yield Of the staple crops of the County,
have concluded TO offer the following Pre-
NUNS for the coming year-S50 for the
best acre Of Wheat S25 for the best acre
Of Barley, S25 for the best acre Of Rye, to
be .own this fall and harvested in 1873;
$50 for the best acre Uf Corn; S25 for the
besl acre Of Oats; S25 for the best quarter
OfSn acre of Potatoes, to be planted in
1878. An entrance fee Of 10 per cent on
ihe premium competed for will he charged
Full particulars of tae mode, manner Of
sosing planting, &e., will be expected,
and all persons wishing to compete lor the
illl crops will be required to make their
entries with the Secretary on or before the
Ut day Of November, 1872, and who will
give all neediul information.
tD- All articles and animals for exhibi.
tion must be properly entered at the Bus.
mess 0fiee OF the Society. The Grounds
and Buildings viii be open on Monday, the
sob OF September, TO receive all articles
iOr exhibition, and trusty persons employed
BY the Society will assign them places aud
guard the grounds. Articles shipped be.
iOrehaBd will be properly cared Tor. No
entry for competition will be made after II
o'clock NJ, Of Tuesday, the Let of October.
except by special permission. Hay, straw
and water will be supplied, free of charge,
lor all animals entered for Premiums; and
6tain will be provided at the lowest cost
Pnee for those who desire it.
@-Liberal Arrangements have been
made with the Western Maryland Railroad
tor the Shipment Of goods intended for
Exhibition, and HALE FARE TICKETS
Will be issued at all Offices Of the Road.
The Judges on the various Glasses are
requested to present themselves at the Bus.
mess Office at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, on Tues
day, and report their awards to the Secre.
lary before 1 clock, p. NJ, on Wednesday
October Il.
The PremInms awarded by the Society
WI be announced at II o'clock, NJ. on
Friday, afer which exhibitors Of stock will
ee allowed TO remove the same from the
Grounds II they desire.
All persons visiting the Exhibition must
eoey the DIRECTIONS Of the Officers of the
Society, upon pain of expulsion and for.
iel'ure Of all the privileges for which they
nave previously paid.
Gates will be open at o'clock, A. NJ,
o. each Day and at that time every Officer
sexpected TO be at his post.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28

@-Liberal Arrangements have been
made with the Western Maryland Railroad
for the Shipment of goods intended for
Exhibition, and HALE FARE TICKETS
vii be issued at all Offices OF the Road.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-09-28

Gates will be open at 8 o'clock, A. NJ,
o. each Day, and at that time every Officer
sexpected to be at his post.
a BAND OF MUSIC will be present
each day.
New-York tribune., 1872-10-15
Ueoolng Garos. &r.

AT WIN. EVERDELL1 SONS, No. 104 Full
"a ton-stWkDDISG CARDS aHd Fihb siAII"SsHI' 'S.~"
bel Ell 1881
New-York tribune., 1872-10-15
NHE TRIBUNE ALMANAC
AND
POLITICAL REGISTER
FOR 1872.
FOURTH EDITION NOW READY.

In addition 10 the usual Astronomical contents Of Almanac gives
,bs ,uowtng Political and Statistical nformaton;
LAWS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS PASSED DURING THE
THIRD SESSION OF THE XLIsr C0NGRBSS.
PRoCLAMATIOYs ON NEUTRALITY AND PBNIANIsM
ACT ENFORCING THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT
THE TREATY WITH GREAT BRITAIN
GRRREBACKs OUTSTANDING FROM 1862 TO 1871
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF The U. g. FOR 1871.
NUMBER OF PosTOFFICEs IN 1870 AND 1871.
IMPORTS AND THEIR COST
PUBLIC DEBT OF THE UNITED STATES
POPULATION or STATES BY COUNTIES. FROM 1920 TO So
POPULATION OF THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE s.
roruLATIo1T u ANn TPRPTTnpfRs 1900 TO 1910
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT - CABINET SUPREME
CoURT-MINIsTERs TO FOREIGN COURTS.
FORTY.sECoND CONGRESs-POLTTICALLY CLASSIFIED
COMMITTEES OF TIE XLIID CONGRESS.
STATES OF THE UNION POPULATION CAPITALS, GOV
RRNoRs Gc-COEGREssIOYALA APPORTlONMENT
ELECTION RETURNS, CAREFULLY PREPARED oP BLEC-
T1oSs HELD IN 1871. COMPARED WITH FORMER YEARS.
HOW TO ACQUIRE TITLE TO GOVERNMENT LAND, &C. &c.
sodbJ al Booksellers and Newsiealers Price 20 Cents FORA
.rffu puT
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