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a western Myth.

The llnionyille, Nevada, .Sii,er STATE,
says;-W III Clagctt was elected Dole
gate TO Congress, and secured for his friend,
A. j. Simmons, the Milk River Indian
Agency. w b. Judd was engaged as
clerk 81 the Agency. He being man Of
genius proposed a scheme for the enrich
ment Of himself aud his principal. He
collected struggling Indians from different
bands and tribes and founded the Teton
Sioux--thc name being derived from three
mountain peaks at the head of Snake Riy-
er, Idaho, near which the new tribe was
colonized They were represented by
Judd and Simmons as terrible savages,
who had declared war Of determination
against the whites, aud their number was
estimated at II 900, These reports, prop
erly substantiated we're sent to Washing
ton, and, through the instrumentality of
Clagett, Simmons was appointed special
agent for the new tribe founded and loca-
ted by Judd. Simmons, at the risk Of his
precious life, held conference with Judd,
the chief Of the tribe. The result Of the
" big talk" was sent to Washington. The
Tetons were represented as hostile, but
hopes were entertained that presents would
keep them quiet and bring about friendly
relations between them and the whites.
An appropriation of 100000 was asked
for this purpose The eloquent Clagett,
as Delegate from the Territory, pressed
the matter at Washington, and bill APP
propriating $500 900 for the Teton Sioux
and $3.50, 900 for the Mill River Agency,
became a law. After a goodly portion of
the appropriation had been expended
not on the Indians, but among the menu
beers Of the ring reached Wash
ington that the Teton Sioux existed only
in the Imagination of Simmons, Judd 4
Co, To convince the skeptical at Wash
ington that the Teton Sioux really do
exist, Simmons started with few Indians
kept up by the ring for the purpose of
making annual visits to the National Cap
ital, and representing, as occasion demand
ed, either Of six tribes, and for this he
received $4,000. But the presence Of
Simmons and his plumed warriors at
Washington did not satisfy those not in
the ring, of the existence Of the Teton
Sioux. 1t was alleged that the Indians
received no benefit from the appropriations;
that the Teton Sioux did not live in Mon
tana, or anywhere else for that matter,
and that the whole thing was fraud
Congress ordered an investigation of the
alleged frauds, and the President has APP
pointed W. II. Clagett special agent to
make il.
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state Comptrellerzhip.

We heartily endorse tho following from
he Ea.isra Shorsmoa. published At Sal
isbury Col. Woolford has shown himself
d bs Thoroughly competent II every re-
specs, and has had no superior and few
equals
Now that the time is near at hand
when ire people Of Maryland win be called
upon Is select tried and trusty members Of
tke Democratic Conservative party 70 iill
the high positions Of trust and confidence
III tho State government, i j. absolutely
necessary that the best and strongest men
should Be selected.
One Of the most responsible positions 4
that Of Comptroller Of the State Treasury
Ii should Do filed BY q man Of unimpeaeh'
able character -one whose labors and utg
,laacs in the cause Of our commonwealth
should cntitle him to the confidence OIL
{. every taxpayer, and on whose record there
can be found no stain or blot. The party
can wen boast Of such man in the per
son Of the present incumbent. Hon. Levi
Woolford. He is man who has served
the people well, and whose enviable recors
should be sufficient inducement for the
party 10 demand continuance Of his val
liable services, whether he be candidate
ar not. with this firm conviction on on
part We to-day hoist his name at the heat
Of our columns, believing that il would b
Ia the interest Of our noble party and III
State in common, to re-elect him at thi
particular time
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The New Route from tho West.

A letter from Annapolis, under date Of
the 9th instant, says THE Chesapeake
aud Ohio Canal Company was inspected
during the past week, and found to be in
excellent condition The committee Of
the United States Senate, of which Hon
w, Window is chairman, charged with
the duty ofsexamining the various trans
portation lines from the West 70 the sea
board, have advised President Gorman, Of
the canal, that the project Of the extern
sioa Of the work to Pittsburg will be con-
sidered The survey Of the line to the
Ohio river having been made by General
Burnard, Chief ENGINEER of the United
States Corps of Engineers, by recent act
Of Congress, Colonel Merrill and Mr..
Sedgwick are making estimates Of the
cost of the work. The President of the
canal is now having prepared, for the use
of the Congressional Committee, full
statement Of all the facts in relation to the
work, and those who have been paying
attention to the efforts now being made in
the West to induce Congress to establish
water communication with the Atlantic
seaboard, are said to be convinced that
this great work of Maryland viii receive
sufficient aid from Congress to complete it
to the West 1t will not be the first Con-
gressional aid it has received, When the
State of Maryland commenced to build the
canal, the idea was to construct small
one, which would accommodate the coal
trade of Allegany; but the United States,
through its engineers, and other officers,
induced the Canal Company to enlarge its
lines, and to construct the largest canal, at
that time, in the United States, and to
make it a National work Congress voted a
million dollars to aid it, and afterward paid
for the stock of the district cities 81 800
900, Hence it is urged, this canal has
strong claim for Government aid If it is
extended to any work the kind mention
ed above. This claim, with the advan-
tages of the short line it will be to the West
and the comparatively moderate cost of
the work, it is thought will insure its com
pletion.
During the past week a party of distin-
guished gentlemen inspected portion of
canal above Georgetown, and all were
impressed with its great capacity and i'm
mense water power.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-31

A STRINGENT LAw.-The Virginia
Legislature has passed an act furnishing
by fine or imprisonment ''any person who
shall pay or receive money or other COM
pensations directly or indirectly for the
purpose of securing the passage or defeat
of any measure Of the General Assembly"
The act also makes it crime, punishable
by imprisonment for torn not exceeding
twelve months, and fine Of not more than
$4,000, for any person to employ paid
agents for the purpose of giving informa-
ton which may be taken by the General
Assembly, in order that such information
may be used to secure the passage or de-
feat of any measure by the General As
sembly." The wise purpose of this strin-
gent measure is to protect innocent and
honest Legislators from the corrupting de-
vices of lobbyists. If such law had been
enacted by Congress some years ago and
enforced, the incomes Of great many
members Of Congress would be considera-
bly, less than they are, and they would not
be SO lavish in the expenditure Of money
to get seat IN Congress.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-31

The aid solicited from the various State
Legislatures to place monuments on the
Gettysburg battlefield to indicate the
position Of army corps and other decisive
events Of the struggle having failed, the
Gettysburg Company have decided to
raise money by issuing bonds for this
purpose. They hope to effect this by the
sale Of 81, 100000 in bonds, pledging for
their redemption the property owned by
the Company, consisting of the hotel and
tie passenger railway.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-31

DEATH OF A VENERABLE Couple
The Cdtoctm Clarion says We announce
with sincere regret the death of venera-
bic couple, for over As years residents of
Mechanicstown. Mrs. Arthur died on the
18th instant, and was followed to the grave
at Apples Church Cemetery by a large
concourse of relatives and friends. She
was a most exemplary woman, kind to the
poor, good christian and worthy the re-
gard of all. Her husband, John Arthur,
followed soon after, only four or 1--WE days
apart. He died at halEpast twelve o'clock
the 23d inst He was a good citizen, a
kind neighbor and warm friend. They 90
together, loved in life and regretted in
death. They leave many relatives and
friends to deplore their loss.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-31

me ,a,l;ss ~ I. Panl,s pasnrnsa rba.oh
win hold G,rawher-, E.s,;'ei T. ~ fan.,'.
Room Of the Church, on the evenings Of June
10Th, llth and l2th. Anabundance Of delicious
Strawberries, Ice Cream and CONTEMPORARIES
will be supplied.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL FOR THE BgSEFlr OF
THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Inc ladies' oil the NJ. y. Church will hold
an Ice Iream and strawberry Festival com
mencing on next Monday afternoon at o elk.
and continuing during The AFTERNOON and
evening, and also dnring Tuesday evening.
W. O. Ligget is selling all Shoes from
:, y esshthstef fac.ofy, on GUARANTEE.
you can get these Superior Goods Al the same
nriee.
nc MIC
VIII be held at Hampstead Springs on Sat
n. NJ ,.;ii ~ ,-rs.-,.. II II 1900, ao''''''''
'sn" VIM ~ f.essnr n n. i-amotte.
Just received full line Of Ladies'. Misses
and Children SINNERS fall ana "a tha,,,
at W. O. Ligget's.
Groceries. oueensware and Hon.ekesn;no
Goods OF every kind, at prices TO suit the
times, at W. %. Lieeets.
n.,rvuvx
Can get Labels for Milk Cans printed Al The
A nvocsrr flgscn II
For ebsap straw Hat, 90 tow q r,;s..,,.
PEiyATE BOARD
town ~ a,,,sls , !. M ots c pa'' "a '''e
''"" ~ applying - fp'n o''ce'
HOWE GREAT LoxpoS clHucs and sanaer's rrasn.
ed Animals Win All their brilliant surrounding,
are announced ~ will be seen In their advertise.
menf 10 visit Westminster on Mo,day Jnue a ra.
manning one lax only This 4 me frst
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-31
The Great Tornado.

CnlcAoo, H., May %. -Des,salches
from Iowa, give full details Of the terrible
cyclone Of Thursday Scarcely a dwelling
or barn Is LEFT ia its track. The town d
Lancaster Is entirely demolished. The
cyclone started near that city and advane-
ed north-easterly, passing north Of Tally.
rand through the German settlement o.
Bader Il approached the line of Wash
,ington eounty, where il jumped distance
Of about eight miles. II swept along the
ground for six or eight miles and then
disappeared in the middle Of the township
as suddenly as il appeared. Those who
witnessed il saw timber, cattle, sheep, mud
and trees whirled into the air with terrific
force. Some who considered themselves
safe in their dwellings found themselves
sprawling Oh the ground in an instant, the
houses being thrown over by the tornado.
Boards and heavy timbers were driven
into the ground 50 firmly as to be immov-
able. Dead horses, cattle, and hogs are
visible on all sides, and chickens We're
found without feathers. On the farm Of
John Cunningham three hundred head Of
stock we're killed outright. His family
went into the cellar at the approach Of the
storm, but we're lifted out and were thrown
on the ground BY the wind. Mr.. Dayids,
Of the next farm east Of Cunningham 5,
was killed Mr.. Hansel, who was with
him at the time, received injuries from
which he died on Friday. All ofhis cloth
ing was torn frcm his person The stumps
Of trees over which the cyclone passed
have the appearance Of being sawed of
clean and smoothly. A school-house,
containing the teacher and twenty pupils,
was torn to pieces. The daughter Of
Henry Rathmall was carried quarter Of
mile, where her mangled body was found
almost nude. Miss Smith and six schol-
ars were badly injured. Mud was blown
with such force in their faces as 10 leave
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-31

The New York Sun has discovered that
an important movement is on foot in this
country and Europe looking to the estab-
lishment of a magnificent empire in the
north and west of Mexico. A number Of
the greatest capitalists in the world have
for some time been negotiating with the
Mexican authorities either for the ALSO
lutte cession of the States Of chihuahua,
Sonora and Lower California, or for the
granting ofeStraordlnary privileges. Pres
ident Grant, Colonel Thomas Scott (the
railroad king General b. f. Butler and
Colonel J. w. Forney, according to the
Sun, are the active promoters Of the
scheme, aud General MacKenzie's little
raid was an opening argument to induce
the Mexican Government to see that man
ifest destiny was calling for the annexation
Of these Provinces to the United States.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-31

A WILL WRITTEN ON A SLATE
Tho West Chester, Pa. Locai Nc,cs, of
Monday, says This morning we were
shown will written ON slate, which cir
cumstance is probably the first and only
case Of the kind in the country. The in
strument of bcquest bears date May 8,
1853, and is the win of Phehe Ann Wood
TsaFd, late af Kennett Square, The slate
is new one, and upon the frame are the
letters up. A, W." in ink, they being the
initials of the deceaseds name, This Gu.
rious and novel writing was found by her
friends, after her deeease, few weeks
since, 10 n chest, under lock and key, and
safely ensconced in a pasteboard box.
Register Evans has decided to admit il to
probate, after which it is supposed It's le-
gality viii be tested In the Registers
Court John j. Pinkerton is the counsel
for the will, and by whom the rather &C.
centric writing was shownus. Mr.. p. states
that this viii is the first "slate will to be
found on any records of which any knowl-
edge is now to be gained. Upon its re-
ceipt in the Registers office, it will be
provided with wooden box, in which it
will be fled for keeping under lock and
kew.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-31

EDIToRIAL ExcURsIoS,-Fhe aaaual
reunion Of the Maryland Editors will take
place on the 18th Of june. They win
leave Baltimore at A p. m. on that day by
steamer for Richmond, under charge Of
Major N. H. Hotehkiss, travelling agent
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
During their trip they win visit White
Sulphur Springs, Charleston, W. Va;
Huntington, Cincinnati Care City, the
Mammoth Cave, Louisville. Lexington,
Mi. Sterling, Chicago, Springfield, Indian
apolis, Pittsburg, Altoona, and other ci-
Lies. The association has been invited by
the Cincinnati Board of Trade and Cham
Der Of Commerce 10 an entertainment on
the 18th, and several other cities have ex-
tended similar invitations.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-31

The Chief Signal Officer has under con
sideration the establishment of signal
station on the summit of Pixies Peak, Col
orado, during the present summer Prep
arations were made over year ago for
this work, but were suspended on account
of want of proper telcgrnphic facilities,
This station will be more than mile and
a half higher than the present stations on
Mount Washington, New Hampshire, and
Mount Mitchell, North Carolina, and will
afford unusual facilities for the study of
the upper atmospheric currents.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-31

The ninetieth annual Convention Of the
Clergy and Lay Delegates of the Episcopal
Church in the Diocese Of Maryland, which
embraces within its bounds the city Of
Baltimore, all the Western Shore counties
Of the State and also the District Of Co
lumbia, commenced its sessions Wcdues-
day morning in Grace Church, corner Of
Park and Monument streets, Baltimore
Thera vas . large attendance Of the clergy
Of the Diocese, and Of the my delegates
representing the various parishes and or
ganized congregations, who occupied the
body Of the Church.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-31

The New York Commercial Advertiser,
says What are we going to do with our
Modoe prisoners Hang them2 No, not
If we intend to keep up our reflections on
the cruelty Of England in butchering Sc
poys Give them their libertyf No ;
because if we did they'd go to thieving
and sealping again the very first chance
they got Put them on q reservation ?
No; the restless yagabonds wouldn't stay
there forty-eight hours What then !?
There is but one disposition that we can
think Of for these red elephants--send
them to Harrisburg to reform the Penn
sylzania Legislature.
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John b. Gallagher, an alderman of New
York has been convicted of extorting ille-
gal fees, and was fined 500 and sentenced
to Imprisonment for nine months, This
sentence carries CONSERVATION to other
aldermen,
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CHANGE OF TIME.
Maryland Railroad.
a. a9g.s

~ sfz.....sisst ~
IN and after Wednesday, May 2s, 1879
~ the passenger trains on this road will
run as follows;
EASTWARD.
p. NJ. "'1 ''f"
Leave MechaniestowH at A. 80 A. NJ. SKA
A. NJ, and 800 p. NJ.
Leave Union Bridge at 5.l4A. M eao
A. NJ, and 3.45 p. NJ.
Leave Westminster at SOC A, NJ. 10 % A
NJ, and 4.23 p, NJ. w. ~
WESTWARD.
Leave Baltimore ut 700 A. NJ, and $40
and $50 p. NJ. ~ ~'N 0''o
Leave Westminster at 9.o5 A. NJ. ga
and 7.l5 P. NJ, ''''
:, The tram that leaves Baltimore at 3.30 p
n. stops at all Stations, but does not 90 Ear
Their West than Mechanicstown.
The $50 p. NJ. train from Baltimore ia Tho
Express, and stops at the following Stations !.
Relay, keisterstown, Tank, Westminster.
New Windsor, Union Bridge, Frederick
junction, Mechanicstown and all Stations
beyond. N"e''''''
:, stages connect at Glen Morris Station for
hampstead and Manchester on arrival 81 I. IN
A. NJ. train from baltimore.
JOHN T. RIGNEY,
may 81 General Superintendent.
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Governor Whyte signed On Tuesday
two death warrants, one for the execution
Of Albert Saunders, solored, convicted in
Calvert county of the murder Of Eugene
Archie Purcell, and the other for the exc
cution Of Thomas jackson, colored, con-
sicted in s.. Marys county Of the murder
of JAS. seofeld, on the 3D. Of April, 1873.
Both are to be hanged on the 18th Of July.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-31

1t is stated in Montreal that Sir Hugh
Allen and his colleagues have made ar
Engagements in London for an immediate
supply Of large part Of the capital re :
quired for the construction of the Canadian
Pacific Railroad, and That the remainder
viii be furnished as the work proceeds.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-31

II i related that sublerranean apart
ment has heen discovered near Topic,
Mexico, in which lozada ronGned and
Tortured his prisoners Among those re-
Gently discovered and released was one
man who had been Imprisoned il the vault
for fourteen Year,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-31

Late accounts from Mexico state that
the people in that city "are dying like
sheep with the small pox." There were
100 deaths in the small village of Ignala
alone
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-31
City VS.. Country Newspapers,

The city weekly newspaper is usually
made up from reading matter used and
paid for by the daily paper; hence it
costs but little; while the country paper,
on account of the limited amount Of the
local advertising patronage, cannot afford
daily, and must make its weekly from
matter expressly prepared for its columns,
The city paper is made general In
character, adapted to one part of the
country as well as another, and conse-
qnently has wide field for circulation ;
while the country paper must be made
local, and adapted to its particular latitude,
hence its circulation is limited to its par
ticular locality. But does the city paper
answer the purpose, and satisfy TIE wants
Of the country reader? BY no means.
The paper published in the city realizes
thousands of dollars from its advertising
patronage, while the local country paper
gets but meagre support from this
source. The principal clerk in one Of the
agricultural newspaper offices in New York
informed US that the advertising patron
age Of their paper amounted to an an
pual income Of over one hundred thousand
dollars"
And yet the people Of the country ex-
pect the local paper to be furnished at a
lower price than the city monopoly. Aud
while he pays cash in advance for his city
paper, he puts his home paper off with a
promise to pay when he sells his produce
after harvest, or when he gets ready, and
can best spare the money, at the end Of
from one to three years.
The tendency of such procedure on the
part of some delinquent subscribers, as
well as the recent act of Congress, taking
away from country publishers and theii
county subscribers the only boon they
ever allowed them to have, will require
the utmost economy in the conducting Of
the country papers
The best way for subscribers to eneour
age their papers and keep them up to thcil
present standard, is to be prompt in theil
payments.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-31

Ex-GoFernor Jewel, Of Connecticut, has
accepted the Russian mission, and viii at
once make arrangements for his departure.
He expects 70 leave New York the latter
part Of June.
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FIRE INSURANCE..

THE undersigned has been anno;n,ea
a Agent of the Farmers Mutual Fire IN.
surance Company Of Dug Hill, and can he
found at the Farmers 4 Mechanics National
Saturday. ' anu
may Stiff JOSEPH SHAFFER
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John Hulseman, an ex leather merchant
ofSt. Louis, has been arrested charged with
forgeries on his father-in-law and others to
the extent of $4,000.
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ELECTION NOTICE.

MAseHEsTeR SAVINGS INSTITUTION.
Manchester, May "a, 1873.
N VIiCE Is hereby given that an Election
Tor Nine Directors will be held al this
institution, on Sdttrday, June 7th, 1878.
JAC0R SHOWER,
may sis1s Treasurer.
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NoTICE.

hereby caution all persons from negotia-
- ung. note Of hand signed coniointly bv
the undersigned and John Grass, as / have
received 20 yalne or consideration for the
same, and will resist the payment thereof
may sl-ats CHARLES WTBLINC.
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NO. 1859 EQUITY.

tfOs IOUJ TlQUTT1.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
David r. Smelser, Mortgage, vs.. George
Wilhelm and wife.
nhDERED this 18th day of May. A. d.
~ 1873, that the account of the Auditor
hled in this cause be finally ratified and CON.
hrmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the 23d day Of Jnne
next provided copy Of this order be insert.
cd Tor two successive weeks before The last
Carroll county, -
JNo. B. BOYLE, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
may 3l-2t JSo. b. BoYLr, Clerk.
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Virginia has over 100000 living repre-
sentatives, born on her soil, residing in
other States Of the Union, mostly in the
West.