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October

"Greey nisis at morn brood o'er the earth,
Shadowy as those on Northern Seas;
The gossamer's flmy work Is done,
Like web by moonlight f%iries spaa,
And left to whiten IN the breeze.
"Fair sails the this,le's hoary down.
All summers aowers have passed AWAY.
This Is the appointed time TOR seed,
From the forest oak to the meanesi weed---
time Of gathering aud decay.
The summer has indeed gone The
bright tiuts of the gay flowers have
faded, and the motley gnrb Of the trees
speaks only Of maturity aud decay.
The leaf, the flower, each serves pur.
pose 10 the world, and having more or
less accomplished it, departs. Solemn
thoughts are suggested BY the acces-
sion Of autumn, the falling Of the leaf,
the mist.hung scenery, aud fading veg
citation, for there is enough Of the poet.
ic temperament Of the majority to ap
ply the analogy to human life, "which
groweth up like the grass and to NOR
row is cut down and wi,hered."
October, in the Roman calender, WIS
originally the 9Th month, and hence its
name, which il retained after the begin.
ming of the year had been changed from
March to January. 10 Roman mythol-
ogy, October was satrsd to Mars 0c
tober forewarns us OF the short days
aud cold nights, Of rafting hail and
penetrating sleet, of bowling winds and
dismal fogs aud mists. Though warn
ing US that "these miseries" are en-
route, October is generally very pleas.
ant month on this side of the Atlantic.
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ASooRA GoATs. - The large number
of these animals exhibited at the late
California State Fair, held at sacramento,
shows that the production of the fne
fleece clipped from this variety Of the
CaPrd family is growing into 40 impor
tant Industry, aud is now considered Of
more Importance than the raising Of
sheep. The Angora is often misnamed,
being called the Cashmere Goat. In
Asia, whence the stock comes, there
are nearly twenty varieties of fleece,
bearing goats, and Of these the pure
Angora is the most valuable. Il is
known as the primitive goat of Angora,
district Of the ccutral portion Of Asia
Minor. The fleece is very valuable,
and is made into shawls, fringes, and
various fae fabrics known as Cashmere
goods. There are now ia California
about 10000 OF different grades OF
Angora blood, the first having been
Imported in 1861. Tho fleece from the
pure stock commands 81 20 per pound
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A ACuRIous SNAKE--Mr. o. p. Folk
discovered and captured a few days ago,
ou his plantation, in Coleton, South Caro-
lima, a curious specklcd snake, Of tho
variety kuowu as the ground rattlesnake,
about twelve inches long. It has two
perfectly'shaped heads. each about the
size Of a Lima bean, placed at right an-
giles from each other, and at obtuse an.
giles with the body, representing the
form OF the letter Y. When captured
his suakeship was alive, and exhibited
as much vitality as any other Of his spe-
cies. lie is still in good spiriss CALICO
holicl.
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VALUABLE AND
DESIRABLE FARM
~ ranrxr A m, e-tfr
AT PRIVATE SALE.

nY virtue of an order OF the Orphans
ID Court of Carroll county, the under.
signed, Executrix of John Shook, late Of
Carroll county, deceased, offers al Private
Sale the we'll known and desirable Farm,
situate in Middleburg District, Carroll CO.,
and adjoining the lands of Isaiah Reifsni,
der, Jacob Darlington and John H. Wine
miller, 1.-THE latter better known as the Frank
Kay Farm \ containing
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Mrs. Mary I. Van Rensselaer,, who
died recently iu Albany, was the
woman for whose beauty Queen Vic
toria said she would give her dominions.
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The first through train on the new
railroad from louisville to Montgomery,
Ala, reached the lattsr city Monday.
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100 ACRES OF LAND.

more or less. aud is within II miles Of the
York Road Station. on the W. NJ. X. r.,
and mile of the l.. & p. L. r. r.. The
land is beautifully situated, Of Southern
slope, in a healthy neighborhood, conye-
nient to Schools, Churches. &c. Is laid of
into ten fields, under good fencing, with
running water in most of the fields, and is
first quality red land, 10 a good state of cul-
tivation, with fair proportion Of Timber.
The improvements consist of
substantial Brick Dwelling AnAA
House, containing seven fine - - II
rooms aud kitchen, a good Wl3as =
Stone Tenant House, Stone Barn, Wagon
Shed and Corn Cribs, complete Dairy,
Smoke House, Hog Pen and other neces
sary out.buildings. There are two wells 4
excellent water convenient TO the dwelling.
There are two thriving Apple Orchards in
bearing condition aud great variety Of
other fruits on the place.
The buildings on this farm are oil in
good repair and the dwelling is situated
upon one Of the finest sites in the country,
commanding views of extended and beagti.
ful landscapes in every direction. II is one
of the most desirable residences in the
eosnty. Further description is deemed I'M
necessary.
If this property is not sold at Private
Sale before TUESDAY. the 10th day OF
OCTOBER, 1872, it will then be sold at
Public Sale, at which time there will also
be sale of Personal Properly, commenc-
ing at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
Terms Of Sdle.-0ne third cash on the
day Of sale, or on the ratification thereof
by the Court, residue in two equal pay
ments at one and two years respectively, on
notes, With approved security, bearing in.
terest from day of sale.
baS- Possession given April lst, 1878,
aud privileges granted on the farm before
that time, il necessary.
ekS- Persons wishing information respec.
ting tbis property win call upon the sub
scriber, residing on the premises, or the
Agent, at Union Bridge.
SUSAN SNooK, Executrix.
J. AxDERs, Agent. aug lots.
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OF Election District number 3, Of Carroll
county. Maryland, as made by Eli Erb,
Officer of Registration, in the year 1872.
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WESTMINSTER, Md SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER l2 1872

List of names erased from the books
of registration on account of death, re
moval, &c.
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The larges. woman in Milwaukee weighs
5S5 pounds.
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LIST OF VOTERS.

Certified copy Of the List Of Qualified
vo,ers in the First Election District of
carroll county, September 2Sth, 1872.
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To get handsome printing Of every des
cription, call at The 4drocais 0fice.
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LIST OF QUALIFIED V0TERs

OF Election Precinct No. / of 7th Election Dis
trict OF Carroll county, Westminster District,
as registered by Uriah b. Mikesell, Officer
OF Registration Of said Election District, as
made and Published aztec the drst sitting Of
registration in tho year 1879.
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"Grey mists at morn brood DER the earth,
Shadowy as those on Northern Seas;
The gossamer's flmy work is done,
Like web by moonlight f%iries spaa,
And left to whiten IN the breeze.
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LIST OF QUALIFIED VOTERS

October IL, 1872. Register.
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List Of names erased from the books Of
registration on aceouut of death, removal,
r.,
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BIDDEFORD AND SACO
MATTERS.



The usual services will be held Tomorrow at the
several churches in Biddeford and Saco as follows:
BIDDEFORD.
Baptist Church By the pastor, Rev. A. l.. Lane.
Freewi Baptist-By the pastor Rev. j. Malvern.
Second Congregational Church-By the pastor, Rev.
j. d. Emerson.
Universalist Church-By the pastor, Rev. j. Tuck
er.
Christ Church-Hardy Hall-Preaching and con-
frmation services by Bishop Nicely.
The Biddeford Y. NJ. C. Anvil hold the usual
prayer meetings at o. a. IN. and p. m.
st. Mary's Church, Catholic-Usual services by
Father Brady
Pavilion Congregational Church-Services by the
pastor, Mr.. A. j. Rogers.
Methodist Church-By the pastor, Rev. NJ Ladd.
SACO.
First Parish Congregational Church-By the pas
tor, Rev. B. NJ. Frink
Unitarian Church-By the PASTOR Rev. j. T. G.
Nichols.
Baptist Church-By the pastor, Rev. Charles F.
Holbrook - ~
Freewill Baptist Church-By the pastor, Rev. Chas.
Weber.
Episcopal Church-Rev. William j. Alger, rector.
Preaching and confirmation services by Bishop
Nicely.
Methodist Church-By the pastor Rev. S. F. weth
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that motion by giving the committee leave to
report at any time.
Mr. BUTTERFLY no means l object
The bill was recOmmitted-yeas &C. nays 49,,
as follows: n
i, NAYS. = Messrs.a Acker, Adams Archer, Ar
thur Beatty, Blair of Michigan, Brooks of New
York, Burlington, Buchard, Burdett, Cotton, Cox,
SSrossland Dubois, Duke, Eames, Eldridge, Ely,
Garfield, Garrett, Gertz Griffith, Haldeman, Hale
Halsey, Hambleton, Hancock, Handley Hanks Hay
OF ILL.,, Husband, Hoar, Holman, Kelly, Low LYNCH
Manson, Marshall, McClelland, Mccormick, Nc,
Crazy, Mcintyre, Merriam, Monroe, Morphine Orr,
Packard Of Ind, Parker of N. H., Perry of Ohio
Perry of N Y, Poland, Potter, Price, Reed Ritchie
y. II. Roberts, w. r. Roberts, Rogers, Roosevelt
Sherwood Starkweather, Stevenson, Storm, Strong
Waldron of Michigan Wells, Whitehouse, Willard
and Young.-79.
YEAs-Messrs. Ames, Averill, Banks, Barber,
Beck, Bigby, Bingham, Bird, Blair of Mo-, Boles,
Brayton, Bright, Buckley Butler of Mass, Butler Of
Tenn, Clark Of Texas, Clark of New York, Coburn,
Croughlin Commings, Conger, Cricher, Croker, OAR
rel, Deiarge, Dickey Donnan, Dox, Duell, Dunnell,
Farwel, Galladay, Goodrich Harmer, Harper, Harris
ton Of Wis, Hazelton of N j., Kendall, Kerr, King,
Lamisoh Lamport, Lansing, Maynard, McJukin,
Mckee, Mercur, Moore Morri, Morgan, Myers,
niblack, Parker of Penn, Parker OF Mo-, Palmer,
Peck Pierce, Peters, Prndle, Rainey,. Rusk, Sar
gent, Scofeld, Seeley, Sessions, Shanks, Sheldon
Shoemaker, Slater Slass Smith of Ohio Snapp, Sny-
DER Speer OF Pa, Speer of Ga, Sprague StOughton
Sypher, Tafee, Terry, Townsend Of Pa, Turner
Twitchell Tyne, Van Trump, Waddell, Waldren of
and Wilson of Ohio.-96.
The Speaker submitted message from the
PRESIDENT in regard to Ku Klux outrages in
South Carolina, which was referred to Joint
committee on the subject
Adjourned till Monday
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FOREIGN.

Slavery In Cubn-The Geneva Board.
LONDON, April 19-In the House of Com
mons this evening" Thomas Hughes moved an
address to the Queen, praying her to urge upon
the Spanish government prompt fulfillment
of its treaty and obligation so long neglected in
regard to slavery and the slave trade in Cuba
In support of the motion, Mr.. Hughes and
other gentlemen then advocated the motion.
but after considerable debate the motion was
withdrawn.
The Destructive Earthquake
-KumOrs ofAnnexation.
CITY OF MEXICO, via Havana-Rebellion has
broken out IN Yucatan. A thousand troops
were sent to subdne it. The governor and other
officials of Yucatan arrived at Vera Cruz on the
4th The city OF Vera Cruz is in possession of
the revoiutlonists. The rebellion is again i'm
portant in Sierra De Puebla and the States of
Chlapas and Tabasc0. Several BONES of govern
ment troops were defeated by Gems. Negrete
and Mendez
A counter revolution has broken out in Neu-
vo Leon under Garcia Melo, who has seized the
der is thoroughly established in Guanaiuoto,
Seacatecas, Auguas, Calientes and Derango.
Gen. Navaez, Revolutionary Governor at San
Luis, has been defeated, losing 500 horses and
equipage.
An earthquake occurred on the 9th ult. at
Oaxea, which destroyed many churches, dwell
&ngs and levees.
President Juarez, in message to Congress,
says the rebellion was crushed, but he still
cllngs to his dictatorial powers and asks extern
sion of his ample powers
Romero Minister of Finance, saws that Ju-
areas administration will be the last independ-
ent government in Mexico. 1t is believed Jua-
rez Will deliver the country to the United States
before permitting opposition to his rule.
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TURBINE WATER WHEELS.

A 1 am considerably interested particularly in
"A the use Of water wheels, L was deeply inter-
estsd in the statements Of Mr.. John A. Hubbard,
published few weeks since in the Portland PRESS,
especially as those statements completely cores
pond with my own personal observations that can
not refrain from adding few words from my own
conclusions which do likewise without the nope OF
fee or reward or even solicitation; put SIMPLY 70
assist in removing a fabulous prejudice which 1
consider has been very unlusty SET anoS., pIihei-
pally by enyious competitors Therefore It is
only with feelings and desire % ne Tss' 70
r reoard for the interest and honest opinion Of all
othersethus, and only thus am actuated to make
same time since was almost persuaded-as doubt
less many others have beenby parties whom after
wards learned were no less strongly than ignorantly
prejudiced against the Chase Whsei-to believe It,
In many respects really inferior, particularly as
using more water for the same power. Whereas 1 do
hereby declare positively without fear Of successful
contradiction that which fully believe, aid to all
intents substantially know, and that solely BY my
own personal earnest untring observation and con-
clusion-not somebody's else say so.that there Is no
other Turbine Wheel which will yield as much power
from the same amount OF water usea under a IKE
SUPERIORITY set forth by the proprietors generally,
fully sustained. .,.o H., A..
xhe like Others is likely to be erroneOusly adapted
~ j,nnroperly set, which believe to be oftener the
true cause for any real dissatisfaction than other
wise.
WISE through the malicious, false statements of eal-
Gus competitors and their friends beied an mis-
represented the true merit and value of the we'll
known Chase Excelsior JourGL Turbine Water
Wheel built at Orange, Mass.
In Conclusion then 1 would recommend In evarr
interested manufacturer to note carefully and can
dily each available, correct practical demonstration
az certain to render facts Of greater value than the
multitude Of purchased reports BY :, unreliable
psrts. ,o.o J.C. IL. WARNER.
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GOrham


The High Street M. E. church desk is to be
supplied the coming conference year by Rev. c.
Fl. Zimmerman of Delaware, Ohio, young
man highly recommended by Bishop James,
The desk will be supplied the coming Sabbath
by Rev. Joseph Colby, presiding elder of Read
field district z - = a
The Congregational society have given Rev.
Mr.. Farris of Lawrence, Mass. a unanimous
call to be their pastor at a salary. of $780,
Repairs are to b. made on both churches this
season. r - q. an ... rr
The Seminary, Mr.. Geo. NJ. BODICE principal,
is in very fourishing condition. Present num-
Der of scholars 100.
Our new hotel, FL. Berry proprietor is do
ing good business. -,
Hinkley Brothers & Benson, tanners, are do
ing an extensive business, employing 80 men,
using 800 cords of bark yearly. 80
E. Cannon, Parkhurst and Merrill, mer-
chants, are doing successful business.
M. & +. P. Irish, carpet manufacturers, are
making some very nice goods.
E. Harding and S c. Bolton are doing a heavy
coat business employing about 400 work
men. '''
John Roberts and L. w. Parkhurst, mer-
chant tailors, empty 38 hands.
Ester & Chase, marble workers, are doing
good business.
G. w. Lowell. Esq, is about to erect a very
large corn factory for the Portland Packing Co.
near the one recently destroyed by fire.
): ID. Burbank, with number of hands, are
making large number of corn cans for the
coming packing season. va F.e
The heirs of the late Judge Pierce have sold
their residence to Mr. Rolfe .e. G.
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Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty to


A meeting of gentlemen and ladies whose
names were appended to the call for an organi-
cation for the purpose of systematic prevention
of cruelty to animals, was held at the Common
Council rooms last evening. There was an as
semblage of about Is persons collected. The
meeting was called to order by d. FL. Ingra-
ham, ESQ.,, and Mayor Kingsbury was chosen
chairman, and Hosea 1. Robinson Secretary
pro tenn. -.. .-...
Edward N. Rand, Nathan Cleaves and James
Kurdish were appointed committee to prepare
and present constitution. The committee
subsequently reported a constitution of six ar
ticles, which was unanimously accepted and
adopted This constitution provides that the
society shall consist of life members, annual
members and honorary members; the officers to
consist of President, ten Vice Presidents, a
Secretary, Treasurer and eleven directors. of
whom the President shall be one, e1-oHqcio. who
shall be elected at the annual meeting on the
first Wednesday of April And the directors
shall elect or appoint all the officers of the So
ciety and such others as shey may deem proper;
and they may make and establish all rules and
orders for the government of the society and its
officers and for the transaction of it's business
and shall manage generally all the affairs of
the society 1924. l.Hl #s
The chair appointed D. H Ingraham, L. d.
NJ Sweat Charles Sager, Gilman Daveis and
Henry W. Hersey were appointed committee
to nominate Board of Directors.
While the committee was absent the meeting
was addressed by Rev. Mr.. Bailey, L. d. NJ.
Sweat, S. 7. Pullen, James Kurdish, Nathan
Cleaves and A. w. Bradbury.
The committee reported the following list of
Directors, and the persons named were declared
elected: Benz. Kingsbury, jr., Josiah H. Drum
mond, Mrs. j. b. Carroll, Mrs. L. d. NJ Sweat,
DIR. Gilman Daveis, Francis X. Swan, Nathan
Cleaves, Eben N. Perry, Charles Sager, Stanley
I. Pullen and M. G. Palmer
The meeting was further addressed by Messrs
George F. Emery, L. ID. NJ. Sweat, Charles K.
Jose and d. ii. Ingraham, upon the objects of
the Society, and the best methods of attaining
it. The meeting was adjourned for one week.
A meeting of the Directors was appointed for
Tuesday evening next, at u o'clock at the May
ors Office.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
MATTERS In MAINE. ~,
Cleared of Ice.

r Cleared of Ice.
BRUNSWICK, April 19.-The Androscoggin
river is clear of ice at this point, and jam at
the narrows, a few miles below this place, is no
longer feared. Last year the ice went out a
month earlier. .--
Collector mt SAGE.
WASHINGTON, April 19.-The President has
nominated Thomas Cole Collector of Customs
at Saco. 5s.F a.ras ..e.-E --.. -.... g
The lee Leaves the PenobscOt.
BANGOR, April 19.-The ice started in the
river this afternoon and the whole mass passed
below the city, leaving the river clear between
this city and Brewer. The river is now clear
except field of ice between this city and
Hampden, from two to three miles long. A
few more tides will open navigation
Drowned.
A young man named Eben o. Lord, II years
old, fell overboar from schooner R. H. Colson
at Bucksport, on Tuesday, and was drowned.
His body was recovered.
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xLIId CONGRESS..SECOND SESSION.
SENATE


WASHINGTON, April IS. Mr.. Sumner gave
will move as n a,,.JtJ ui.i ooiiic :, up ne
greater Importance namely. the supplementary
civil rights bill Qaughter), and hoped for the
support of the Senator from South Carolina
MI Robertson promised support.
Friday of next week was assigned for the
consideration of bills from the Public Lands
Committee, with the understanding that the
appropriation bill and Mr. Fenton's bill have
the precedence.
me 6lll for the relief of the purchasers of
lands sold for direct taxes in Southern States
passed
Several District of Columbia bills were passed
One of the District of Columbia bills was
Mr.. Summers bill abolishing the board of trus
tees OF the eolored schools of Washington and
Georgetown, and prohibiting all distinctions on
account of race or color either as TO pupils or
teachers in any of the public schools of the dis
trict. No action was taken on the bin. the
Democrats opposing it.
uO1rSp
hill o. .....-- ..
ooncaiiat was introduced suspending the further
cancellation of three per cent certificates till
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NEW YORK.



NEW YORK, April 19-It appears that the
new city charter which passed the Legislature
yesterday turns out the Mayor, both Boards of
the Common Council the Comptroller, corpor-
alton COUNSEL commissioners of parks and pub
lie works, commissioners of docks, police com
missioners, superintendent of the department
OF buildings and fire department, commission
ers OF charities and correction, tax commission
ers and board of education.
Pardoned.
President Grant has pardoned Reuben Car
penter, who has served term of thirteen
months imprisonment for aiding in the manu-
facture OF counterfeit revenue stamps, restor-
ing his citizenship, which had been forfeited
Disfranchisement
1t is said that Article of the new charter.
providing for the election of May Dist, will have
the effect of DISTINGUISHING very large num-
Der of citizens. The Constitution provides that
no person be qualified to vote except he has
been resident thirty days before the election
OF the district in which he is entitled to vote
1t is argued that this DISTINGUISHES all those
who change their residences on the LIST of Nav.
A Protest.
The colored Methodist conference to-day
passed resolution demanding an investigation
into into the alleged unfair and unchristian-
like" seizure of Zion Church property in New
ark by the NJ. E. Church.
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MINOR TELEGRAMs.

The opening of the Kansas and Missouri iron
railroad and wagon bridge was celebrated at
LeavenwOrth Thursday.
The business portion of the town of Vernon.
Mich, was burned Thursday.
The Boston Pilot, in its next issue, will repu-
diate the Philadelphia Convention.
Samuel A. Way well known Boston finan-
cier, is dangerously ill. ID .----
Ellis Ward accepts Biglin's challenge to race
in shell boats for $1,000. .---
despatch has been received from Bombay
announcing that the ship Maria, from Liver
lost
There is no truth in the statement made sew
eral times, that Bismarck has sent an ultima
tum to the French government as to the strength
OF the army of the latter nation
The explosion of magazine at Tientsin,
China, March Sd, destroyed eighty houses and
many lives.
The New York Senate passed the Registry
bill Friday. 80, -
A boy Is years old committed suicide BY sho t.
ing himself, in Boston, Friday.