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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

The FuTuaE on WESTMINSTER. when the
Railroad Is completed from Owing's Mir to
Baltimore, and the running time reduced to
one hour and thirty minutes, and the fare 10
one dollar between that city and Westminster,
we may expect an influx OF Baltimoreans as
residents, while they continue their business
in BALTIMORE. Some Of the business men Of
Boston, we are told, reside as much as forty
miles from that city, going In and ont on
the railroads. Westminster is popular as a
summer resort, already. As place Of resi-
dence it has many advantages. It's situation
Is high and healthy, away from the bilious in.
iiuences Of the watereourses, and entirely
free from that SIMMER pest, mosquitoes. 1t
Is particularly favorable as n place Ofresidence
for families with children. Here they can
breathe the pure air OF the country. and have
abundant exercise, SO essential t. their growth
and development. Our town is surrounded
with beautiful building-stes which command
view, not only Of the town, but Of the coun.
try, also, for many miles, in every direction,
atfording to the eye of the lover OF Nature a
panorama Of surprising beauty and loneliness
These sites can be bought at prices so moder.
ate rs TO bring the cost Of villa far below
one in the vicinity Of Baltimore. The advan-
tage, on the score of health, over the neigh.
borhoods of Lake Roland and Mount Wash
ington, will oyerbalance the advantages of
those locations in closer proximity to Balti-
more. None of the localities near Baltimore,
can be claimed to be entirely free from chlls
or bilious influences. No one pretends to
build South or East Of the city, for the reason
that il is well known that those localities are
famous for malarial influences, and equally
so for mosquitoes. The margins of Gwynn's
Falls and Jones Falls, are also unhealthy, us
well as the banks of the Patapsco. Here, in
Westminster, the citizen of Baltimore can es.
cape all those unfavorable influences, and find
cheap, beautiful, and commanding sites for
country villas, and enjoy that "spiee Of life
which the variety Of both town and country
affords. Here, the invalid may regain his
health, or at least prolong his years. Here,
the retired capitalist may find quiet and re-
pose, enjoying his otium cum digaitdte as he
descends the declivity of life. Here, the ac-
tive man Of business and father of a family of
children, may pursue his calling in the city,
and rear his olive branches away from the
haunts of city dissipation and its allurements,
while his current expenses are much below
those of the denizen Of the city. Think of
these things, ye calculating men Of business,
and build your domicils here in Westminster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

MERRY MAsKERs. Juveniles Of West.
minister, are accustomed to indulge in this
evening pastime, during the Christmas holi.
days, The custom is probably derived from
the manner Of celebrating Christmas in Merry
England in ''ye olden time. The masaue.
raiders were accustomed to visit from house 20
house and sing carols appropriate to the time.
But our young people have omitted the sing.
ing Of carols, the most Interesting part Of tsis
ancient Christmas Observance. When another
Christmas comes round, let them renew The
ancient custom, and greet all whom they visit
with songs appropriate to the season. They
viii thus insure, with respectful demeanor.
. hearty welcome, wherever they may 20.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

FIRE.-Early Monday morning last, the
storehouse Of Mr.. VIM. Bowman, at Good In.
tent, near townsville, Frederick county. was
totally destroyed by fire, together with all rs
contents. The superstition is that the store
had been robbed and then set on fire.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

DtItHIUeF -ANtf Iof-. ]
Messrs. TaRderford-DEW SlRs I'll find
that it is almost impossible for me to do with.
out your valuable paper. In fact, may
say that the fansly seems lost without il (;
therefore, ! wish you to send il the first of the
year, and then shall know when my sub.
seription ends.
Please send the paper to Mantna Mills, Bal
timore county, Nd. J. S. S.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

We acknowledge the receipt of the
Ledger Almanac for 1873, for which We
tender to Mr.. Childs, the enterprising edi-
tor of that journal, our thanks.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

Two new post Offices are to be established
IN tins county, one at Mexico, and one at
snydersburg, on the road from Westminster
70 Manchester. We are pleased to note this
increase OF mail facilities in this county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

The AGRICULTURAL SocIETY.-The stock
holders will meet on Monday next. The va.
cancy occasioned by the death of their late
lamented President, will be filed at the meet.
ing. The names of several gentlemen have
been spoken. ofin connection with the position.
1t is one Of considerable responsibility, as well
as Of high honor, of which the recipient may
well be proud, as it is no mean distinction to
receive such mn evidence of the esteem OF
ones fellow citizens. The prize for the best
acre of corn will also be awarded at that meet.
ing.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

The annual hop, at wheeler's Hotel. win
take place on the 9th of February.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

HhEsh kaisons, Curranis and Citron
- Just received and for sale by
nov ~ GRIsEs 4 srourYEn.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

TBS cLgRK's 0rucE-In order to LET o,,i
readers know What AMOUNT Of work has been
done in the Clerks Office, during the past
year, We publish the following Number
Of marTiggs licenses issued, 1913, gain Of two
over the preceding year, 10 wit, January. is;
February, u !; March, q April, ls Nav.
y 5nns- July, II August, II Septeln,
ber,. III October, 20; November, %: he
eember, 30. Number Of Deeds recorded.
.ig Mortgages 27l Bills Of Sale and Bonds.
le1. Only one birth was reported and re'
corded. The law requiring the recording Of
hirths seems to be dead letter on the statute
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

The temperance cause is advancing in West.
minister. Some gratifying acquisitions have
been made to its ranks recently.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

Although the weather has been milder fol
three days past, attended with fog and rain,
the sleighs are still running.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

QrAIdriEp. II. 7, slinglaf, Esq, qualified
on Monday before John y. Boyle, Esq, Clerk
qitne urcnlt Court fort this county, as Associate
Judge Of tlle Orphans Court, and at once en-,
tered upon his duties.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

PARTRIDGEs. We saw partridges in market
on Tuesday. Don't shoot or trap the birds,
a, tins season, but strew whent and oats in
places where they are in cover; and thus feed
them, as il is difficult for them to find food
enough, to sustain life, when the ground is
covered ten inches deep with snow.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04
THE DAILY AGE


1, The acknowledgement from all partsos,h.
Articles on Government Politics, TrNde1 N, ~
aud all the current questions Of the dav Aahll
2, Local Intelligence, Market Repofts p,,.
rent stock Quotations, Marine and Conimarrs.t =,
4. Reports OF Public gatherings, Foreign ..a /,
tees "s'k 70
and Music. N'''ue N
9 Agricultural Matters, and Discussions of ,ll,.
jccts OF General Interests and Importance -usea
:. Special kilograms, and.aitihe DIsnsfeh,. -.
Associated Press, from Every Part ~ Inc Wo,d "
hg IttE ACE Is the only Democratic Inorrina
n fhiladelphla IN tho English Language IN !.
therefore one OF the best MEDIUMS for ld, ~
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

HEAVY BgEF. Granville Wilson killed a
GOV on Tuesday that dressed 5l5 pounds.
This = an extnordiary weight
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

The colored people Of Westminster. as
usual, sang carols on New Year morning.
marching through the streets. Pistols and
Chinese crackers, in the hands Of the inve.
niles, kept up lively popping, through the
previous night.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

NEw WINDSOR ITEMS. Christmas, the great.
est of all holidays, which is commemorated
more generally than any other throughout the
civilized world, has come, and is now thing
of the past. Old and young hail il with in.
tense and universal joy. Parents and grand.
parents grow young again, in seeking to make
their children happy; on whom it will make
lasting impression, and who will remember
this holy day, and their dear parents, long af.
ter they have past from their earthly career.
Let us always celebrate this season, by giving
JOY to others, and by acts of charity 10 the
poor, to whom Christmas brings no change,
except such an alienation as may be afforded
by the gifts of the benevolent. Let us ex.
claim with Him who is love, s'peaee ON earth
and good will to man . let friends be true 10
each other, and let enemies always be willing
to be friends. Charity is, after all, the great.
est of all virtues. In the icy regions of Nor.
way and Sweden, the ancient and beautiful
custom still exists, of feeding the birds of the
air on Christmas Day. Every Farmer, no
matter how poor he may be, puts out a sheaf
of wheat to feed the birds; and thew
come instinctively on that day, in great focks,
to the barns of the farmers. Frederick Bre.
mer describes this beautiful custom most
touchingly, in her works, and lays great stress
on charity, even to the birds Of the forest, on
that holy day.
Christmas Eve was duly celebrated, in the
large parlor, at Dielman's Hotel; a large
and most beautifully trimmed Christmas tree,
with innnumerable lights, stood in the middle
of the room. The walls were festooned with
evergreens, and inscriptions, also, of ever.
greens and flowers. "Weleome Santa Claus
and merry Christmas, adorned the walls.
A large company of children and others, were
present, who joined hands and danced around
the Christmas tree, singing that beautiful
Christmas carol, lately published in the ADvo.
CATE. Next, the gifts were announced, and
the happy recipients came forward with smil.
ing faces to receive them. All present were
well remembered, even the domestics of
the house. There were a great number
OF presents distributed, which had been pre.
pared months before the holidays by the
skilful hands Of few ladies. If each district
of our county would contribute as much real
handiwork to our next Agricultural Fair. as
saw that night spread on the tables, il would
amount to double as much as saw exhibited
last fall, at your fair Ladies of Carroll Co.
take notice of this fact-employ these long
winter evenings in making useful articles. and
don't fail to exhibit them at our next Annual
Fair. Ifyou can't make much, make some.
thing, put your shoulder to the wheel. and
your efforts will be crowned with success; and
| am sure we will outstrip all other fairs in
our State. In conclusion, Messrs. Editors, |
wish you and you patrons happy and pros
porous New Year. A SPECTATOR.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04
THE WEEKLY ACE

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who are without regular daily mail flriiti,. ete
aretobo kept informed of what Il transp ~ u q
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10 columns are devoted to Stories. oririn.,
selected by the best authors; Poetic Gems fnr,
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Instructive; column Of sunday READING ANA ~ ~
gious Intelligence; nm Agricultural Depaftns-,s VI
Quoted by practical Agricultural Mr Tia,sse
Higc, now earning living upon a rented ' G,..
Chester county; In which all questions am ers,
60 which have an iniercrt for the tillers On m -
Weekly Contributions for the Children, Fdl.s
Breyiiies; News Items. &c-; Able Editoriuis' 80
carefully prepared compendium Of Forplgn anS y
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

HoRsE SroLRs.-A sorrel mare was stolen
nom the Stable Of George II. Davis. near
NJ. Airy, on the night Of the 10Th Of Decem.
her A reward Of 800 is offered for the re.
coyery Of the horse.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-01-04

Tow CLocE.-We have heard no mention
OF the Town Clock project, for a good while.
Is not the present a favorable time TO renew
the effort to provide our little city with clock
to tell the hours?
The Portland daily press., 1873-10-15

POLICE NoTEs.-Three boys were arrested
Yesterday for the larceny of lot of
boots at the United States Hotel. The boots
were recovered
Melville Kennisson was arrested yesterday
for ssealing $40 from Cornelius Patterson.
The man from Lewiston who couldn't find
his hotel Monday. found it at the Adams House
Yesterday. He now lies there dangerously sick
and the police think he was drugged.
There were ten DRINKS at the police station
last night
A lad stole $12 from the till of j. L. Boston,
yesterday. The boys father settled the bill.
Yesterday the skipper of coaster lying at
Custom House Wharf, went into Whittier, Lew
is & Co., and bought four barrels of -four
amounting to $40. The -four was sent aboard
the vessel and the man went into the store and
called for his bill and offered $50 note. There
not being change in the store, he offered to step
out and change it. Not making his appearance
again the Marshal was notified, who with Dep
uty Bridges looked the case up and found that
the man had changed the bill and had bought
other articles with the money The man con
cluded to settle the bill rather than &C to Jail.
The notorious Annie Ball was arrested yes
terday afternoon on Commercial street, by Off
GERS Rich and Gribben. The officers were
obliged to tie her in a wagon, in taking her to
the station, she fought so badly.
The store of Thomas Beal & Co., furniture
dealers, Market street, was entered yesterday
during the absence of the proprietors, and the
key to the money drawer was found in draw
where private papers were kept, the money
drawer opened and S. taken out The front
door had been thoughtlessly left un locked by
one of the partners.
The Portland daily press., 1873-10-15
n Memphis.
Another Account
here was another frost this morn
"A Grand Annexation Scheme.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. ia gentleman who has
lived in Chihuahua, one of the northern States
Of Mexico many years, recently passed around
here on business and has communicated to tie
Times reporter grand scheme for the conquest
of ,rthern Mexico, embracing Chihuahua, Goa
hula and Sonora, and subsequent annexation to
the United States. A number of capitalists of
the country, and many prominent and wealthy
citizens of Mexico are said to 2e connected
with the scheme. A bnief outline of the pro-
iect is as follows:
The Texas Pacific Railroad is being construct
ed from both termini, and the work will be
finished about the middle route somewhere near
El Paso. Some 15,0 00 laborers will be engaged
upon the road and when the work is completed
they will be discharged in the country, where it
will be impossible for them to obtain employ
ment, and as such men are generally improve
dent and without money they will be glad to
accept anything that may offer.
How these men are to be utilized is thus stat
ed: A society has been organized with head
quarters at New Orleans, composed exclusively
of officers of the union and confederate armies,
no one being eligible who has not attained the
rank of captain. Some weeks before the COM
pletion of the railroad, these gentlemen Will be
sent forward in detachments to make them
selves personally acquainted with the laborers,
and upon the discharge of the latter they will
attempt to organize them into.an army. The
commssariat and camp equIpage VIII De lur'
niShed by capitalists, who back them. They
will be marched over the northern States OF
Mexico,and will raise the flags OF independence
In each of them. The people OF those States
would look favoraby on the enterprise 1t Is eX
pected, and will offer no molestatlon or inter
terence, and the government OF Mexico VIII DE
poweress to prevent it. The next step would
be annexation to the United States by the vote
OF the people, as was the case with Texas. Tom
Scott and General Scott were mentioned as con
nected with, or favorable to the scheme.
The Portland daily press., 1873-10-15

WATERFOWL, Oct. H.-Cattle Market.-Receipts
of beef 1927 head The largely increased supply had
had dampening effect upon the market; owners OF
stock however stiff prices and very few sales
made at less than last weeks rates. Prices some
lots 4c lower; sales of choice at 10 90 "a 10 25
extra rs a. us; first quality 90 q SO; second
quality 90 a Z 80; third quality 4 90 a. So
Sheep and Lambs-receipts 1911 head the market
improved in consequence of the light supply last
week. few lots of Lambs sold at u, which appears
to be the highest rate; much of the stock selling at
81 "a &c y fb; Sheep sold at 81 a &c for qualities
that last week were disposed of at "a 5kc per Id.
NEW YORK, Oct. 14.-Evenng---Cotton 4c lower;
sales 2417 bales; Middlng uplands 175c Flour heavy
and and 10 and zoe lower holders generally disposed
to realize limited export only, and very moderate
home trade demand: sales 1850 bbls; State at 40 a
90; Round Hoop Ohio Is % 90: Western 40 "a
so: Southern 40 a II 90. Wheat without decided
buyers favor; No Milwaukee Spring AZ; No Mil
waukee Spring 500 40 mo Chicago at 36; Iowa
Spring 80 q So; Winter Red Western IS q 81;
White Michigan at 1 So a. 65; choice Northwestern
Spring at 81 sales 294, 900 bush. Corn lower with
moderate export and home trade inquiry; steamer
Mixed Western So "a SOC; do sail SO a 60c; Yellow at
cole; sales 165 900 BUSH Oats lower; hite Western
at 90 a 53c; Mixed Western afoat at AZ a 4sc;
sales Al 900 bush Beef is quiet. Pork is weak new
mess at Is 90 a 16 So Lard steady; at 3-l6c;
kettle at Ssc. Butter in fair request; Ohio at 2l as
27c State 81 a 35c. Whiskeyis lower; Western free
at 93c Rice is quiet Carolina 81 a 94c. Sugar dull:
refining "a a 73c; Porto Rico 7sc. Coffee dull: Rio
at 1911 a. 21ac: Laguayra q a %; Maraicabo 81 C0
221c; Java 23a q 25lc: st Domingo 1871 a. 1879 Mo-
lasses is dull ard unchanged; Clayed % a. Sc: Or
leans 60 a 9Oc; Porto Rico 30 a &C., Muscoyado % M
35c. Naval Stores-Sprits Turpentne is firmer af
Il g 42c; Rosin Is firm at 80 for strained Petro-
The Portland daily press., 1873-10-15
Mast


This evening Portland will greet for the first
time as lecturer the distinguished caricatur-
list, Thomas Mast. The man, woman or child
old enough to read and be delighted by pic
lures, who hasn't heard of Mast may be
safely put down as an ignoramus
Thomas Mast was born in Landaw, Bavaria,
and is thirty-three years of ege He came with
his parents to this country in 1916. His taste
for drawing developed at an early age. When
he was only fourteen years Of age he obtained
employment of Frank Leslie at five dollars a
week, at the same time continuing his studies.
When the international prize fight between
Heenan and Sayers occurred in ENGLAND he
was sent to illustrate the account of it by the
proprietor OF New York illustrated paper and
maoe MS mark at once. just at that time Gar
lDadl mad raised the flag of the Italian repub-
&c in Sicily, and Mast, with youthful enthusi-
asm, was anxious to join the revolutionary
forces. Heenan loaned him 500, and he i'm
mediately Joined Garibaldis staff, meeting, of
course, with many wild adventures. During
the campaign he furnished sketches to illus
trated papers, both in Europe and America,
and at its conclusion he made a tour through
western Europe, finally arriving home at New
York in February 1861, with S1.5O in bis pock-
ct. He at once went to work on Frank Lese's
paper, but shortly transferred his services to
the Harpers with whom he has since remain
ed In the few years that have followed his
wonderful cartoons have made his name ia
nous.
In early life his taste inclined in the direction
of historical painting, but Andy Johnson's
nose proved too strong temptation for him,
and it was thus he began his career as a carica-
turist
Of his lecture the New York Post thus
speaks:
1t is amusing and instructive. 1t is on Carl
caturing, and it is interspersed with drawings
of nearly life size, done by Mr.. Mast in crayon
those of Burton, the comedian, to whose fac
ial contortions Mr.. Mast, when a boy of ten
years, first concentrated his attention and
drawings. Andrew johnson in the royal robes
and crown of Caesar, Butler, and many others
While drawing these, which only take a few
minutes to each, Mr.. Mast shows the promi-
nent points or features that would be dwelt up
on by a caricaturist, and with a stroke trans
forms the face and figure into gross carca-
ture. The money bag of Tweed and how it
was transformed into likeness of the Tam
many chief by few strokes and the placing
of a y mark on it is one of the drawings From
the avidity with which these lectures have
been engaged long in advance they promise to
be among the most taking of the season, while
from the novelty of such theme and the in
satiate desire of many people to see men whose
names are in everybody's mouth, it is beyond
doubt that the lectures will he well attended
The Portland daily press., 1873-10-15
MASSACHUSETTS,.
'The Burning of the Eastern Car
Sheds.

Bo sToN, oct. 14.-Fre broke out this fore
noon in the long wooden car shed on the bridge
OF the Eastern Railroad over Charles river.
Ihere boing no means for its extinguishment at
hand the station master and other employees
OF the company turned their attention to saw
ing the cars of Conductor Leighton's ROckport
tram, recently arrived and run into the build
ing. They succeeded in hauling out all but five
ears before the flames drove them out. The
hremen had great difficulty in reaching the fire
with their hose, but aid soon came from the
city fire boat, and what threatened to be dis
astrous cOnfagratiOn was soon got under. The
destruction of the car and draw houses, both
light frame buildings, was complete. The dame
age to the Eastern road bridge was serious but
will not delay the passage of trains to any great
extent. One track only will have to he relaid.
The only loss to the Boston & Maine Railroad
is in the charring of the large piles of sleepers
on their bridge, but they are not rendered en-
tirely useless
The value of the buildings consumed was
about $4,000, and that of the five passenger cars
was $4,000.
the wires of the Western Union Telegraph
Company east were nearly all cut off.
The General Manager of the Eastern Rail-
road gives the following estimate of loss: Ten
passenger cars at $4,000 each, SAC, 600; car shed
$4,000; damage to railroad bridge $4,000: total
900. The Eastern Railroad Com nanv in
sures its own stock. No Pullman cars were
burned.
Convicted.
The trial of Mark Boothby, in Cambridge
for shooting his wife resulted in a verdict of