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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-30
THE CINCINNATI CONVENTION.
Programme of Business--A Probable Conlpro-
mise Candidate, &c., &c.

Programme of Business-A Probable Con,pro-
mise Candidate, &C., sc.
Cincinnati, April 30.-The convention
will be temporarily organized Wednesday
noon, and will Immediately adjourn, when
the state organizations will be formed at
their respective headquarters. Each state
will be entitled to four delegates at large
and two for each congressional district.
states not fully represented will be allowed
to cast full vote by those present.
Hon. Jacob d. Cox, is probable COM
promise candidate for nomination for Presi-
dent as between Judge Davis and Charles
Francis Adams.
The streets are crowded, aud flags are
flying everywhere, especially in the Ger
man quarters.
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The impeachment of the Governor OF Fl,

Tallahassee, April 3O.-The Supreme
court to-day decided that the impeachment
of Governor Reed is still pending and that
the Leutenant-Governor legally holds the
Office as acting Governor.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-30
OFFICIAL.

CONVENTION BETWEEN THE UNITED
" STATES OF AMERICA AND THE UNI
TED STATES OF MEXICO. ... rE-. -
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EXTENSION OF THE DURATION OF THE
JOINT COMMISSION FOR SETTLEMENT
OF CLAIMS. ~
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RH- The Legislature has adjourned, but
W. A. WYATT, who has been engaged in the
business Of HousR AND SIaS PAINTING for the
past twenty years, and has associated with him
Mr., A. G. EVANS, the late oRAIsER FOR THE
TRADE are still at 7o4 GRACE STREET, where they
will be pleased TO receive orders for work in their
line, promising entire satisfaction in every re-
spect. Whitening and coloring walls made
specially
W fashions FOR THE NEW YEAR.
Latest styles of BUTTBRIoK's PArrEhSs Just re-
eeived at the office Of tho Howe Sewing Machine,
S2s Main street. Also, Metropolitan for April
J. f. McKBssgY Agent
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-04-30
WANTS.

"ANTED, AS COOK IN A SMALL FAM
wv lily, a middle-a aged WOMAN, without
family, Apply at No. 2 west Marshall street.
apl7--tf
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-08-17
Miscellaneous.
.--
NOTICE OF EXAMINATION
FOR
FREE SCHOLARSHIPS
IN
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE.

OFFICE BOARD SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS,
TowsoNrowN, Aug. LIST, 1872. J
A 7 the last session of the General Assembly
IA of the State, an Act (Chapter 393,) was
passed which provides for furnishing ''in the
Collegiate Course of St. Johns College, board,
fuel, lights and washing to two of the students
educated, free of charge for tuition, from each
Senatorial District OF this State, and appointed
by the Commissioners of the Primary Schools,
by and with the advice and consent OF the
Senator, In their respective Senatorial Dis
tricts, after competitive examination OF the
candidates Provided, that the said appoint
ment shall not be held BY the same student
for more than four years, and that each stu
dent receiving such appointment shal give
his bond to the State of Maryland for such
amount with such security as may be approx
ed by the Principal of said College that he
will teach school within this State for not less
than two years after leaving college, and should
any student neglect or refuse to teach the
length of time required by this section, his
bond shall be LIABLE"
Notice is hereby given to those who desire to
compete for these Scholarships, that an exam
ination will be held ct this Office on
Monday, I'd of September neat,
at 10 o'clock A. M.
Candidates will be examined upon the fol-
lowing studies: english Grammar, U. S. His
tory, Ancient and Modern Geography, Arith-
metic, Algebra, to Quadratic Equations, Geom-
etry, first book Hadley's or Runners Greek
Grammar, Greek Reader, Xenophon's Anaba-
sis, Harkness's or Aliens Latin Grammar, C@-
sar's Commentaries or some equivalent; Sal
lust, Virgil, Latin and Greek Composition"
Should none of the applicants be able to
pass an examination in all of the studies above
mentioned. the two making the nearest APP
proach to this standard will be recommended
for appointment. The examinations will be
written. By order,
SAMUEL KEPLER,
Aug. Std. Secretary and Examiner.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-08-17

1877 ACRES choice rotten rock soil. Ii
L " I miles from Baltimore on the Hartford
turnpike, 80 acres in wood, hickory, oak, &C.,
-. the land is divided into ten fields, xG6e
81; all accept one accessible to water.
.Gy@ The dwelling is o frst-class frame
and stone of modern style, replete with conve-
niences, and in excellent condition large dou-
BILE barn, corn house and granary with hay
house under one roof; hen house, wood house,
carriage house, ice house and workshop and
large hay barrack. An abundance of fruit,
apples peaches, pears, cherries, plums, dam
sons, currants, raspberries, blackberries and
grapes; never failing spring of the best soft
water, also, lime kiln ON the place, and an
abundance of lime stone within II miles. The
land is in a good state of cultivation, and clear
of white blossom and blue devil. There is a
blacksmith shop and wheelright shop on the
adjoining property. Post Office one mile dis
tant, with daily mail, grist and saw mills half
a mile off. Apply to
HENRY W. COOKE,
9 Law Buildings, St. Paul St.,
June ST.. Baltimore.
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Gmano, Fertilizers, dc.
III @ r N E. r S
MARYLAND
Phosphate
1--WE court the Chemists inquiry.)

A FTER % years experience in the Fertil-
N izing business and after establishing
wlae reputation for the purity and excellence
of hA Bone Dust the subscriber has been in
duced to prepare Phosphate suitable to the
requirements and every way worthy the at
tention of the Southern Farmer.
The "MARYLAND" is a rejuvenator and
permanent improver of the soil. 1t stimulates
equal to Peruvian Guano, and sustains equal
to Bone, being composed almost entirely Of
these ingredients, with very liberal per cent
age of Potash ia the residum. There is no ad-
ulterater nor inferior article used-every par
ticle of the Phosphate being of essential bene-
fit to the land. Neither pains nor expense have
been spared in its preparation, and we claim
for if the greatest benefit to the farmer from the
smallest outlay.
For Cotton, Wheat and Corn, and as a gen.
eral stimulant and aliment for worn and i'm
poverished land there can be nothing superior.
1t is warranted to run as high in Ammonia
and higher in Bone Phosphate than any other
fertilizer in the market.
Price $50 per ton, in new bags. No charge
for delivery.
BONE DUST $45, BONE MEAL $50, DIS
SOLVED BONE $42, our own manufacture, in
new bags; Eastern and Western BONE DUST
$35. PERUVIAN GUANO delivered from Pc
ruvian Government Warehouse at lowest rates.
No charge for delivery.
JOSHUA HORNER, JR,
Manufacturer and General Commission Mer-
chant. Office and warehouse, 81 S. Gay St.
General Warehouse, Cor Chew and Sterling
Sts., Baltimore, Md.
April 6.-tAug19.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-08-17

VACCINATION OF HELPERS IN BALTIMORE CoUN'
rY, &c.-Dr. VIM. T. Jones, State vaccine agent
No. 81 North Calvert street, is now vaccnatlne
heifers in Baltimore county with view ofpro-
which has never been ''humanized." The OPP
erations are made on the York road, about hal
mile beyond the city boundary. The ami
mails are vaccinated with lymph derived from
calves, which have been successfully vaccina
ted from cattle among whom spontaneous va
riola or small -pox occurred in South France,
some six years since. The matter is introduced
into the teats, udder and adjacent surfaces o.
the calf and about the seventh day the lymph
is secured in glass capillary tubes, and on the
convex surface of quilts, ready for immediate
use.-Sun Of 10Th inst.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-08-17
Store Keepers Supplies
Family Supplies
Hotel Keepers Supplies

Wholesale Agents for Maryland and D C.
II ITCHEN CRYSTAL SOAP,
IN SWEET CATAWBA WINES,
DOBBINS' ELECTRIC SOAP,
DUBBINS' ELECTRIC BLUE,
Kennedy's Boston Butter and Graham Crack
ers, Boston Silver Sand, Palmer's Dandeli-
on Coffee, Union Cos Starch Works,
Ross 81. Dimingo Bitters, Kubler's
Celebrated Cakes, Dooley's
Yeast Powders, &C., &c.
Also on hand, 200 Boxes Rabbits Best Soap,
Is gross Rumford Yeast Powders, so chests
Green and Black Teas, all grades; 500 cans
Spices, pure, all varieties; 100 barrels Cider
and Mill Vinegar; 300 sacks Fine G. A. Salt.
AND RETAILING:
FINEST PURE SWEET CATAWBA WINE,
only $500 per gal.
MEDTARTS CELEBRATED ALE & P0R-
TER, only rs cts. per doz.
PHILADELPHIA LAGER BEER, only $10O
per doz.
PURE PORT AND SHERRY WINES, Fine
Brand, only $500 per gal.
Our Motto" LARGEST STOCK, BEST
GOODS, LOWEST PRICES"
MS-Goods delivered to all parts of the city
free of charge. C. LEWIS DUNLAP,
Is w. Baltimore St.,
between Institute and Bridge, BALTIC.
March 9, '72.-1y.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-08-17

SALE OF ALDERNEYs.-Judge Baseman of this
county, offered some of his fine Attorneys at
public sale at Westminster, on Tuesday, Au-
gust 9Th, but tie prices for which they sold
were very low. A fine cow only brought $40 !;
pair of fine heifers S35 each; a two year old
bull only $50 half Attorney cow, $24.5O; a
handsome Devon heifer but SO. The remain
der of the herd was then withdrawn, and pri-
vate offers at considerable advance were re-
fused Judge Baseman driving his cattle home
again. Short grass and short purses make it
unfavorable for the sale of stock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-08-17

WATcH STOLEN IA short time since, Mr.. Charles
Holmes, proprietor of the Smile House, York
road, had a watch stolen from his sleeping apart
ment, and although diligent search had been
made, it could not be found. Mr.. Holmes bad
in his employ colored boy named John W.
MYERS, and be at last decided that he was the
guilty party. Accordingly be sent for Deputy
Sheriff Risteau, and upon the boy being confront
ed by the officer he acknowledged that he had
taken the watch but had given it to his sister,
The girl was then arrested and both of them were
brought TO Towsontown, each charging the other
with having the stolen property. In default of
bail they were committed by Justice Miller. The
watch, valued at SlOO, has not been recovered.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-08-17

SEVERELY BURxED.-On Thursday of last
week Mrs. Holloway, wife of Mr.. Geo. Hollo-
way, living on the farm ofCol. Solomon Hillen,
on the HilIen road, about q miles below this
place, met With painful accident. She was
engaged in the wash house when by some means
her clothing caught fire from the stove, and
she was soon enveloped in flames and seriously
burned before assistance reached her. DR..
Wingfeld of this town was called in and rem
dered the necessary medical attention and the
unfortunate lady is now doing well.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-08-17

LOCAL BREvITIEs.-
The prospects for potato crop are very dis
couraging.
The colored camp meeting at this place COM
menced on Thursday and will be continued un-
til the Goth instant.
William T. Randle, Esq, of the 18th district
is at Congress Hall, Cape May. So says the
Daily Wave of l4th instant
number of our lawyers, who were off on
their summer vacation, have returned and are
Cooking around for something to turn up"
Rev. J. F. W. Ware, who some time since re-
ceived a call to New York, has concluded to re-
main in Baltimore, and has therefore declined
We hear it once more stated that the Balto
Swami Lake and Towsontown railroad is to be
built, and that nearly all the stock has been
subscribed.
The weather has been intensely warm since
the 9Th instant. We have had frequent rain
showers but they have had no effect on the at
mosphere.
From gentleman who returned from Emo
ry Grove on Wednesday, we learn that the
number of tents is not so large by one hundred
as it was last year.
We are glad 10 learn that the season at Doub-
ling Gap Springs, Pa, is very successful. The
hotel is well filled and the guests delighted. A
masked ball took place there some time since,
which was grand success.
J. Marshall Wilson, son of Mr.. Asel Wilson
fSweet Air, died at the residence of his broth
er, in this place, on Tuesday last, after long
illness of consumption. His remains were in
TERED at Chestnut Grove church on Thursday
We still move along in our quiet way, not
withstanding we have passed the dreaded day
the l2th-when we were to have had all our cal
culations spoiled by Prof Plantamour's comet
The Professor, as getter up of comets, is not
a success,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-08-17

BALTIMORE County TENT HoLDERs.-Amone
the tent-holders at the great Emory Grove
camp-meeting, we notice the names of the fol
lowing from Baltimore county:
Ames Place-Gen. John S. Berry, DR.. George
Merryman, Albert H. Carroll, Jas. NJ. Lester
Mrs David Carroll, VIM. H. Cockey.
Madison AUenue Station-Hon. D. C. H. En-
DRY, Chas. W. Ridgely, Rev. D. II. Carroll JnO
H. Emory.
North Baltimore-Rev. Jas. Gladden., John E
Crout Jas. W. Curley, Edward Heffner.
Mount Vernon Place StGtion-Cary McClel-
land, Thomas Cassard.
Hartford AUenue Station-Daniel Shugars.
ReiSterstoa0n-Mrs. Fisher, Miss Clay Fisher
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-08-17
Property Sales.
10 ACRES of VALUABLE LAND
DULANEY'S VALLEY,
AT
TRU S II E E s s A L E.

DY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
ID for Baltimore county, the undersigned,
Trustee, will offer at public sale, at the Court
House, in Towsontown, on
Thursday, the 10Th day Of august, 1872,
at o'clock P. NJ,
ALL THAT VALUABLE TEN -
E% ACRE LOT OF GROUND,
E4Lof which Isaac Hicks died, seized 4
and possessed situated in Dulaney's Valley,
Baltimore county adjoining the lands OF Jere-
miah Yellott, John Booth, Joshua Jessop and
others, and particularly described in deed
from John Yellott and wife to the said Isaac
Hicks, dated the Oath day of May, lS47, and re-
corded among the land records of Baltimore
county, in Liber A. W. B., No. 1888, folio 256, &c.
The land is in good state of cultivation and
the soil is excellent.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-half cash on the
day of sale, and the balance in six months
thereafter, with interest and approved security.
JOHN T. ENSOR,
Trustee.
s. G. WILSON, Auctioneer.
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Fairfax County. Va.

A AFINE FARM OF BAL ACRES, $40 acres
N cleared, balance in wood, beautifully sit
uated, 81 miles from Alexandria, miles from
Washington city and Georgetown, II miles
from Orange, Alexandria & Manassas r. R.
same distance from Alexandria & Fredercks-
burg R. R. aud within miles of the Washing
ton & Ohio R. r., with good road leading tc
Washington; land in good state of cultivation
abundant supply Of pure water, well suited fol-
Dairy Farm or extensive Nursery for which
the soil is we'll adapted location desirable and
healthy good brick Dwelling and other out
buildings, situated in beautiful locust grove
with an abundance of fruit.
For sale by HENRY w. COOKE,
No. 9 Law Buildings, st. Paul St.,
MAY lift. Baltimore, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-08-17

~ The Liberals and the Pinchback Re-
publicans and Democrats of Louisiana are
quarreling over the division Of the spoils of the
honors in the Sugar State. The Congressman
must be divided between them. This looks
like "anything to get the Offices" Anything to
beat Grant don't suit when it beats Democratic
candidate for Congress-
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-08-17

ARREST AND DIscHARGE.-On Monday Officer
Unger of Gainesville, arrested a colored man
named Washington GibeHs, charged with com
hitting an outrageous assault on young white
girl in the neighborhood of Laurel, Prince
Georges county. Gibens was brought to this
place and lodged in Jail, but was released on
Thursday morning, it having been definitely set
tied that be was the wrong man.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-08-17
PUBLIC SALE
REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
BALTIMORE COUNTY.

REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
IN BALTIMORE COUNTY.
TINE subscriber will sell at public sale,
il ON the premises, adjoining the farms of
Isaac Lowell. Benjamin Cole and others, and
within five miles ofMonkton, on the NC. R. r.,
on Saturday, S1st day of august, 1872,
at one o'clock, P. NJ,
THE FOLLOWING REAL AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY, VIZ:
IA VALUABLE FARM OF 152 .Ale
#: ACRES OF LAND, S
E@situated three miles west of Here - =
ford, on the road leading to Hampstead. 1t is
beautifully situated and improved by large
STONE DWELLING HOUSE,
about 60 feet front. Also, new Frame Barr,
about 62x4O feet, with good Stabling and other
necessary outbuildings. Water near the door
choice fruits such as Apples, Peaches and Pears
convenient to churches, schools, post-offices, &c
At the same time and place the following
Personal Property will also be offered for sale,
q viz: HORSES, COWS, R@-Tn
AN HOGS, S4eA
AA Farming Implements, such -
as Wagons, Plows, Harrows, Cultivators, to
gether with all such articles as are generally
found on a farm. Also, Household and Kitch-
en- Furniture.
The above described Real and Personal
Property will be sold together or seperate as
the purchaser may desire.
rs Terms made known on the day Of sale
THOMAS WILHELM.
VIM. FOSTER, Auctioneer.
Aug. 10-3t.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-08-17

New WAeoS.-our enterprising young mer-
chants, Messrs. Shealey Bros, have provided
themselves with beautiful new store wagon
with which to do their hauling from the city.
The wagoni from the shops of J. Alex. Parlett
Of this town, and reflects credit on the builder.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-08-17

WOULDN'T TAKE IT.-An agent for the Colder
Age, edited by Theodore Tilton, was around
town during the week, soliciting subscriptions
The price for the campaign is one dollar with
large picture of Horace Greeley and his chi
Biography thrown in. Two Democrats invested
and posted the pictures of the "Chappaquack.
Other Democrats are becoming alarmed at it
and fear it is an omen that they will soon have
to gaze at the picture and vote for some colored
individual as they are now doing with Horace
One Democratic inmate of the Court House
was approached to by the solicitor and request
ed to subscribe. The Democrat said 81 dom
want Greeley's picture" The solicitor depart
ed in disgust, saying as he left, 81 wouldn'tsub
scribe myself If 1 were Grant man."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-08-17
VANHORN'S
E. zee lsi0r st re,
ODD FELLOWS HALL,
TOWSONTOWN M


xceIsi0r Store,
ODD FELLOWS HALL,
TOWSONTOWN, Md.
THE undersigned having purchased the
above named POPULAR STORE, will
continue the business and endeavor by his per-
sonal attention to accommodate the people OF
Towsontown and vicinity in everything they
may desire in the way of
DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS,
HARDWARE,
GROCERIES,
FLOUR,
LIQUORS,
SEGARS AND TOBACCO,
CHINA QUEENsWARE,
HATS AND CAPS,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
f z E d,
and everything which ought to be found
in thoroughly supplied country store.
l shall keep a full stock of the best goods to
be found in the market; and as | intend to
conduct business purely upon CASH PRINCI-
PILES, and to sell at BALTIMORE PRICES,
invite the public to examine my stock.
Determined to do my best to please the pub
lie, respectfully solicit a share of the patron
age of the community.
JOHN ". VANHoRN,
EXCELSIOR STORE,
July 20, 1872.-1y Towsontown, Nd.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-08-17

HORSE KILLED BY MISUNDERSTANDING the
prevalence of a heavy thunder storm on Mon
day evening, the lightning struck and killed a
horse belonging to DR.. J. Robt. Ward, of Gov
anstown. The animal was standing in stall
beside another horse, which was also stunned
Strange to say the stable was not fired.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-08-17
GROCERIES

GROCERIES 4!
WINES!
LIQUORS
THOMAS Nj. GREEN,
SO W. Baltimore ST., near Holiday,
DEALER IN
Fine Groceries Of All Kinds,
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN
PICKLES, CAPERS
CONDIMENTS.
OLIVES, ITALIAN MACCARONI
AND VERMECILLA.
Fresh Canned Fruits ofall kinds, Canned Meats
and Fish: Foreign and Domestic Preserves and
Jellies. have on hand fine stock of OLD
BRANDIES,
WINES,
WHISTLES,
AND GIN, which 1 offer to HOTEL KEEP
ERS at the very lowest prices, and ask a call.
@>I am prepared to offer great induce
ments to customers, WHOLESALE AND RE-
TAIL.
TEA call is solicited.
THOMAS NJ. GREEN,
SO W. Baltimore ST., near Holiday,
july 6, Is72.-1y. Baltimore, Md.
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SOMETHING WRoNG.-We received the following

SOMETHING WRoNG-We received the following
letter on Wednesday, which speaks for itself:
RossvILLE, Aug. 18th, 1872.
Messrs. Longnecker Bros. We notice in the
Herald of last week that Greeley and Brown
Club was formed near Stemmer's Run on tie 26th
Of July, and that our names appeared as being
connected with said Club. You will please state
10 your issue Of this week, that we do not recog-
nize the Liberal party and are not ION that
side of the house" Very respectfully,
NICHOLAS WALKER,
BENJAMIN Brown,
LEWIS PRICE.
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Farm Near Railroad.

40 lie ACRES, about Is miles from Bal
l. l. Gilmore, between Reisterstown turnpike
and Western Maryland Railroad, quarter -s.
of mile from turnpike and only few EH#
minutes walk from dwelling to Timber .G:&
Grove Station on Western Maryland Railroad,
the land extending to within sixty feet of the
Railroad soil good the land lays well, slight
ly rolling and easy to work; has fine fruit.
For sale by HENRY w. COOKE,
Law Buildings, st. Paul St.,
May lift. Baltimore, Md.