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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-09-12


ARREST OF TH1EyEs-AN EXCITING
CHASE. On Saturday, the 3Oth of August,
two suspicious characters went to II black
smith shop, near the Canal Basin, in Havre
de Grace, and while there, employed them
selves in casting bullets and making enquir-
les in relation to certain horses and mules in
the stables of Mr.. Edward Hall, near by; the
enquiries being such as whether the animals
could be ridden by their halters or not The
same night two mules valued at 5000 the pair
from Mr.. Edward Halls stables, snd the bull
let-makers disappeared also. 1t was at once
concluded That they were the thieves, and
search for them was made. but without avail
for more than II week.
A few days after this occurrence the dwell
ing house of Mr. w. P O.. Whitaker, about
two miles from Havre lie Grace, was entered
by burglar, who, it is stated, threatened the
life of Mr.. W., and carried off quantity of
provisions, &c. Several other places in the
neighborhood were also visited by unknown
rogues, who seemed to have an especial fan
cy for saddles, brides and provisions These
circumstances, together with the fact of mule
tracks being observed lea ling into ravine
thickly covered with ivy bushes, near Mr..
Whitakers house, led Mr.. Hall to believe
that the thieves were concealed there. Ac-
cordingy on Monday an expedition was ar
ranged and a descent being made upon the
ravine, the rogues were surprised with their
stolen booty. They did not stop to ask the
cause of the intrusion into their retreat, but
left at once-a volley of pistol bullets expedi-
ting their flight.
The mules were founi tied to tree. The
rogues had established u camp, from whence
they had foraged upon the neighborhood
around, stealing corn for their mules and food
for themselves. They fled in the direction o f
Aberdeen, and the whole country being arous-
ed, several hundred men joined in the clIase,
the rogues being finally captured Monday
night, on the railroad track near Perrymans-
vile. Their names are George Washington
and Henry Smith, On Tuesday they were
sent to Bel Air JAIL upon a commitment by
Justice Adams. Washington was only II
short time ago released from jail here, where
he had been confined on the charge of steal
ing. At the time they were surprised they
had about completed their preparations to
fit, and on the following night would no
doubt have taken their departure.
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Laws for the Protection of Game.

AS the laws for the protection ofpartridges
pheasants and woodcock in this State, appear
to be misunderstood by the press, and errone
Gus statements have recently been made on
the subject, the following is given by way of
correction. The public general law, article
90, as amended by the act of 1879, chapter 43,
provides that no person shall trap, shoot, or
in any manner catch or kill any partridge
between January 18th and October Goth
nor any woodcock between the first of Feb
ruary and June 10th nor pheasan,s between
February list and August 18th, in each year,
under penalty of So for each offense. Any
person keeping tavern, restaurant, or eat
ting-house, or any marketman, who shall ex-
pose for sale or have in possession any part
ridge, woodcock or pheasant, between the
times within which the killing of such birds
is forbidden, shall pay fine of So for each
offense The fines in both cases are to be re.
covered before justice of the peace, and paid
over to the county commissioners for the use
of the common school Marlborough
Gazette
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Our NeighbOrs.
BALTIMORE COUNTY

Robbe,y-E. B. Almony was robbed of his
watch and chau &c, valued at about $l25 on
Friday night, at the Partition Hotol, at the june
ton of the Northern Central railway and the
York turnpike The articles were stolen by a
roommate.
1t is stated that when the steam narrow
gauge railway now building to Towsontown Is
finished, the fare to and from Baltimore will be
placed at 20 cents each way, and the time between
the points 30 minutes.
The September term of the Circuit Court of
Baltimore county commenced on Monday, Sth
inst.
On Saturday night, 3Oth ult., the store of
John w. Vanhorn in Towsontown, was robbed
of about 500 worth of goods. The same night
some thief entered the dwelling of Patrick Gro
min, on the York turnpike, and robbed Mr. Gro
min of about S25 in money.
The High School at Towsontown was dedi-
Gated with appropriate ceremonies on the Sd
instant
Work on the Pennsylvania and Maryland
Railroad is progressing rapidly on that portion
between Charles st. Avenue and Towsontown.
The road has been finally located through our viii
lage and will cross the York Turnpike on tres
ties or bridge Immediately over the south end
of Sheridan black smith shop.-Herald.
d. j. McCauley, one of the Democratic nomi-
necs for County Commissioner, has already scrv-
ed ten years in that position.
On Saturday afternoon at Republican dis.
trict meeting at the Blue Ball Tavern, a colored
man named Elijah Miller was stabbed and killed
by another colored man named George Chew,
the weapon used being pocket knife.
CECIL COUNTY.
"A negro child was found dead in a house
near Ccclton last week, and upon an inquest
being held, the jury concluded that 1t had come
to its death by violence. A negro man named
Wash Hilton was arrested on the charge of hay.
ing murdered the child.
On Thursday, child of Joseph Adams, =
years old, fell into awell. There were but eight
inches of water in the well. The mother was
putting bucket containing butter, down with
q cord when the child stepped past her and fell
to the bottom, 81 feet. It was taken out in
about fifteen minutes, is still alive and may re
cover Wing.
"A child was drowned at Chesapeake City, OF
Wednesday of last week.
Elizabeth Hawkins, colored, was arrested OF
Wednesday last, at Chesapeake City, and taker
to Ekton jail on the charge of killing her child
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THE IssUE.-Alexande II. ii. Stuart, of
Virginia, thus writes of the political complex
ion in that State And what he says about
the colored race in the Old Dominion is equal
ly true for every other State and community
where the negroes exist in large numbers
The issue is a vital one, and it is high time
it should be looked upon and considered in
the calm, dispassionate and unprecedented
manner in which Mr.. Stuart discusses it:
"The issue now joined, and upon which
the people will be called on to render their
verdict, is, which race, white or black, is to
govern Virginia. 1t is an issue between virtue
and intelligence on the one side and vice and
Ignorance on the other admit that among
the colored race there are some who possess a
high degree of intelligence, and whose moral
worth entities them to our respect. But even
these men cannot deny that the mass of their
race are ignorant indolent, and unfit deposit
taries of political power Should we allow
them to get control Of this government, it is
easy TO see what would be the practical ef:
fects South Carolina and Louisiana are
standing admonitions to the people of Vir-
! ginia."
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ty is attending this school under the excellent
management Of the principal. The churches of
this place, at leastsome Of them, are magnificent
buildings. The most costly is st. Johns Luth-
eran The Episcopalians are erecting what no
doubt will be, when completed, a magnificent
edihce. A dozen different denominations are
represented by churches.
The state Convention of teachers held very
pleasant session here few days ago. The ser
vices were very interesting, and well attended
by the people. While on the subject of educa-
tion would say. that the same objections are
urged here against the present school law, as
have heard elsewhere; the people desire some
change; if they pay taxes for free school system
they want ito 1t is to be hoped the next lcgsla-
ture will make some alienation in the law, 20
as to give satisfaction to the people.
The Rail Road leading from here to Martins
burg, West Virginia which is an extension ofthc
Cumberland Valley, will be opened next week.
it is expected that this road will be considera
bic advantage to this place. The Western
Maryland road will soon be completed 10 the
river, and then direct communication between
here and Williamsport will be opened up q.
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Correspondence.
Letter from HagerstOwn.
HAGERsTowN, Washington Co., Md.
2aptamhnr eth 1879

HAGERSTowN, Washington Co., Nd
September 5th, 1878.
Mr.. EDITOR: Thinking few lines from this
beautiful town might be acceptable to yourself
and numerous readers, l forward this commu-
nication. As you are aware, Hagerstown is tn e
principal place in Washington county, and is
therefore the county seat. As might be expect.
ed, lawyers, politicians and law suits are in
abundance, and need not say, that the cause
of three-fourths of the criminal cases before this
court Is whiskey. But sir, this county can af
ford to sing the "long metre doxology" over the
fact that her Judges, are men who are neither
afraid nor ashamed to publicly denounce the
license system, and unite their efforts with the
people In securing "Local Option Law" for
this county. "God speed the day when every
thing that can intoxicate may be driven from
our land"
This place is the residence of quite number
Of Maryland's prominent men. Here Senator
Hamilton resides, and also Attorney General
Syester, the latter one of the most eloquent men
OF the Maryland bar. The new Court House,
costing nearly one hundred thousand dollars, Is
rapidly approaching completion 1t will be an
ornament to the town. The location Is not the
most desirable that could have been selected
nevertheless 1t occupies commanding position.
Here also Is located, the Southern Female Semi
nary, at the present time under the supervision
of the Rev. DR.. McCron, of Baltimore. This is
a frst-class institution. The building Is large,
the location nil that could be desired. Prospect,
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Burning Of Holiday Street Theatre, Bal
timNra

l
| timOre.
A disastrous fire has again visited Balti.
more. OF the old Holiday Street Theatre
on Wednesday morning nothing remained but
the bare walls. The interior of the building
has been completely destroyed, and the adj
joining houses, the Baltimore City College
and the ST. Nicholas Hotel have been consid-
ally damaged.
ORIGIN OF THE FIRE.
The fire first broke out Mt half past two
o'clock, and in a very few minutes, before
the fire engines could get to the scene of the
disaster and commence work, the Holiday
Street Theatre was one mass of flames. The
whole neghborhood was brilliantly illumina-
ted by the fierce fire carrying carrying terror
to the people, for it appeared as if the very
heart Of the city was about being burned
out The cause of the fire is complete
mystery.
The Holiday Street The atre was one of
the Oldest in the country and dates back to
to 1894, when frame building occupied the
present site. 1t was under the management
of John T. Ford, whose loss will be heavy.
There is an insurance of $4,000 ON the build
ing, machinery and wardrobe.
The upper story of the St. Nicholas Hotel,
adjoining the Theatre on the north was also
destroyed.
The rear part of the establishment of Frey,
Walpert g. Co., dealers in mattresses, was
also burned their loss being about $4,000
The City College building, adjoining the the
atre, was also injured to some extent. The
sparks flew to great distance, setting fire to
awnings, &C., and in one instance setting fire
10 house on Hanover street.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

We will publish business notices in this
column, not displayed, for cents per line
for the first insertion, and cents per line
to count line. No advertisement inser-
ted as above unless prepaid. Persons an
nouncing the names of their friends us can
didates for office will be held responsible
for the cost of the advertisement.
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LITTLE LOCALS:

LITTLE LOCALS:
The light cast from the fire in Baltimore
early Wednesday morning was seen by early
risers in Bel Air-22 miles distant.
We were shown on Wednesday a branch
of an apple tree with several perfectly formed
blossoms on it. 1t grew on tree in Mr.. +
b. Glenn's yard, in Bel Air. Apple blossoms
in September are rare.
MIR. James Small, of Baltimore county
had his wallet cleaned out by some strange
room mates, at Dampman's Hotel, Hartford
Turnpike, one night last week. He lost about
90
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Physiological Differences in Different
Races Of Men.
FALLsToN, Hartford Co., Md.
September 9Th, 1878.

MIR. EDITOR l notice in your last No. an
extract from Appleton'S Journal, regarding the
specific physiological differences in the differ
ent races of men.
Seeing in one of my papers what pretended to
be an extract from IL lecture delivered by Prof
Agassiz of which the item you copy from Apple
ton is on abbreviated form, aud feeling that it
must be counterfeit cut it out and enclosed
it to Prof. A, and in return received the follow
ing note
II have again and again rcfnted the report
enclosed in your note, which has been going
the rounds of the papers for at least tive or sir
gears l do not hold myself responsible for any
statement published as representing my views
unless signed by myse!f."
The language and form of the pretended ex-
tract we'll calculated to give it crcdcnce, and
its subject matter such as will ensure its circu
lation. Unfounded Us it is both rs to source and
substance, it ought with all diligence to be sup.
pressed. Truly, yours,
G. q. CURTlss.
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ID | Il ID.

SADLER.-At "Tuilleries," the residence
of DR.. King, Baltimore county, on the I'd
instant, Miss MARY ANN SADLER, in
the 10th year of her age.
HOLLAND.-Ncar Jarrettsville, on the
21st instant, after short but painful Illness
ELISHA SUMMERFIELD, infant son of
Oliver s. and Susan j. Holland, aged mooths
and "a days
Jesus gave; He took away; Fl
Bore thee hence to realms of day, f''
Where thy beauties may expand,
Nurtured by His tender hand.
In His glorious, happy home,
Ever more In freshness bloom
Bud of promise-precious gem,
Deck thy Saviour's diadem
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MARRIED.

COLE-DOUGHERTY. On the 26th Of
August by the Rev. Mr.. North, JOHN K.
COLE. of this county, to Miss KATE
DOUGHERTY, of Bordentown, New Jersey
ES-MORGAN.-On Wednesday
September Sd, by Rev. Mr.. Shreeves, VIM.
o. HUGHES to Miss ESTELLA MORGAN,
daughter of r. l.. Morgan, both of Hartford
county
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, that the
i subscriber has obtained from the Regis
ter of Wills of Hartford county, Md, Letters
of Administration ON the personal estate of
JAMES MOORES,
late of Hartford county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against said deceased are
hereby notified to exhibit the same, with the
legal vouchers thereof, ON OF before the
9Th day Of September, 1874,
or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit ofsaid estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand and seal this 9th day
of September, 1873.
JOHN MOORES,
sep12 Administrator.
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SALE OF A FARM.-On Thursday, Septem-
Der 9th, Mr. Jacob j. Michael executor, sold
at public auction, the home farm of the late
Thomas j. Murphy deceased, situated at
Perrymansville, and containing 124 acres of
land, handsomely improved. Purchased by
Charles Michael, of this county, for $4,000.
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j3 Broadway, New York.

CastOria is more than II substitute for Castor Oil
1t is the only safe article in existence which is certain
to assimate the food, regulate the bowels, wind
collie and produce natural sleep. 1t contains neither
minerals, morphine ALCOHOL and is pleasant TO take
Children need not cry aud mothers may rest.
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THE BRIDGE OVER THE SUsoUEHANNA.-
The Wilmington Del) C0mnaercial says that
the statement made some days ago, to the
effect that new iron bridge over the Sus-
quehanna, at Hagre de Grace, was contracted
for by the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Bal
timore Railroad Company, is without any
foundation. President Hinckley states that
a new bridge is not needed, and has not been
thought Of
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GARRISON.-Departed this life, on. the
3Oth day of August, 1879, at her sons resi-
dence, in Salisbury, Wicomico county, Md,
Mrs. SUSANNA GARRISON, aged 67 years,
third daughter of Zachariah and Susanna
Amos. W
; REEVES.-At Forest Hill, Hartford coun-
ty, Md. September 18th, of congestion Of the
brain, HARRYSH., eldest son of William and
Lucretia A. Reeves, aged years and 81 days.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.


THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the
l. subscribers have obtained from the Regis
ter of Wills of Hartford county, Nd, Letters
of Testamentary on the personal estate of
GEORGE P. COOK,
late of Hartford county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against said deceased are
hereby notified to exhibit the same with the
legal vouchers thereof, on or before the
9M day Of September, 1874,
or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate.
All persons indebted TO said estate are re
quested to make immediate payment.
Given under our hands and seals this 9th
day of September, 1873.
WILLIAM A. COOK,
j. TUDOR COOK,
stp12 Executors
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A PRoTRAcTED MEETING will be conf
menced at Mount Carmel NJ p. Church, near
Emmorton, on Sunday next, the 18th instant,
at 8 o'clock, P. NJ, The meeting will con-
tinue every evening during the week at II
o'clock, 7. NJ.
Sacrament on Tuesday morning and
Children's Meeting at o'clock, P. NJ
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lMNEDIATELY.-If every family knew the value of Miss
Sawyer's Salvo they would Immediately purchase box
and never be without it, Ifyour Druggist is out of this
saye and negects to keep supplied send Sixty
directed in another column, aud say you the adver
sement In this paper.
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,-py"For Sale.-A bay Horse, suitable for farm
purposes. Also Top Buggy, in good repair
Enquire of Painter, Watson " Co., Fallston
Md. scp12
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Sunday School Convention.

A SUNDAY School County Convention
"A will be held in Bel Air,
ON THURSDAY & FRIDAY, 25lh s. Goth
OF SEPTEMBER,
commencing ON Thursday evening 25th. in
the Presbyterian Church, at n O'clock.
All officers and teachers of Sunday Schools,
in Hartford and ministers of the gospel are
invited to be present and take part in the ex-
ercises
Professor Harry Sanders will have charge
of the music. Several popular speakers from
Baltimore will be present
The public are cordially invited.
H. A. SMELTZ,
State Superintendent Sunday School Union.
sent122 t
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Recently, in Baltimore county,a gentle
man was introduced to another as "Mr---
of Hartford county After the customary
handshakins. the Baltimore county man re-
marked; Mr. can not be from Hartford
county, & 81
ON, yes, he is" was the reply.
"You are mistaken, am sure" said the
other; and at the same time taking out of his
pocket list of the candidates at our recent
primary election he said; See here. have
u list of the voters in Hartford, and don't see
your friends name among them! !" The Har.
ford man treated
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Wantcd.-A middle aged, white woman
to do general work. One capable and willing,
will find liberal wages and the comforts of u
home. Apply at this office. sepl2-3t
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sz4g"F For Sale.-A good work horse Enquire
at Jacob Eniield's near Prospect. scpl2 liz
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&c" Morgan & Martin, of Havre dc Grace coal
dealers, have the only genuine Baltimore Com
pany and Shamokin Coal in the market They
also have superior Wilkes Barre White Ash Coal
all at the lowest market price. They keep II
man to screen every load and load wagons.
Sn,h
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Political.

Pennsylvania negroes are trying to get
up a convention to meet in Washington De-
cember 8, for the purpose of demanding a
civil rights bill.
Ohio Democratic papers express them
selves as almost certain of the election of Will
liam Allen for next Governor. His POPULAR.
ty seems to be growing day by day among
the farmers in the interior of the State.
The Baltimore Sun remarks that the
general Reproduction which the salary grab
has met with is one of the best signs, in con-
nection with the disgust at the Credit Mobi-
lier scandal and other corruptions, that the
people themselves are not corrupted
The Pottsville (Pa) Miners Journal Re-
publican) calls upon the Republican press to
plant the seal of condemnation upon the third
term proposition at once, and affirms that,
for one, it will not support General Grant, OIL
any other President, in the third term.
Some of the Liberal papers, says the
Cincinnati Gazette, a Republican journal, "are
indulging in the foolish belief that the Demo.
cracy has ceased to exist, because last year il
supported Republican candidate and Re
publican platform. Those that are hugging
this deluson should come to Ohio"
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIoNs.-The Demo
Gratis of Baltimore county made the follow
ing nominations for the House of Delegates
on Saturday last Robert Fowler, John
Merryman, Charles A. Buchanan, Lewis Tur
ner, Jr., Dennis NJ. Matthews and William
Keech.
The ticket is a good one, and will no doub
be elected by handsome majority.
The times wing Democratic candidates
for the Legislature nominated in Allegsny
county are as follows: Senator, Thomas G
Mccullough, Delegates, John j. Colloghan
F. G. Neff, F. M. Gramlick, and Henry Rane
kamp.
The Frederick county Democratic nomi
nees for the House of Delegates are Randolph
G. Barrick, DR.. James X. Waters, Ezra lin
nick, Henry T. Beaver, and Joseph Byers
I'm Wicomico the Democratic candidate TO
the House of Delegates are Huston Humphrey
and James L. BedswOrth.
H. Vanderford, Esq, of the Weslministe
Carroll county, Adoocate has been nomina
ted for the House of Delegates by the Demo
Gratis of that county. The nomination is
good one, and well merited compliment Il
one who has labored so long and faithful.
for pure Democratic principles.