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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-12


TOTAL valuation tor 1872 lIc. o ss Ssa
I%.as p s - 9S2 ssS
Net increase. 25,l92936
The report says
in n yaqs Of is
sed more exact know ledge on the part Of taxpayers
:: @ s s ns raj:
Their inyesmsnts e sseTSis; exempt nom
wedding from the rolls of the names Of such as did
and s to naO Of
~ ia ts IA on
in the city New York Ys The years lsE 1872 and 1s s
s ssaisfsSSa banks; ssssss, 7s ssss
Totals. $3.50 81 So ss0ss4s4a2 1882, al7sas
The following table exhibits the number of names as
e he ne to %e OF aSa ns
passed the receivers books Tor the years
Fl: {: :s;a':: S
nSmSer banks and s6sfsholdeT Tor the Years
SamSer OF Of sSareholders asss zoos
The following table total valuation on
yea and personal estate tor the years 1871 1877 and
s::.:s
s gss 1 s7s1ss sss ss
Total. .,... 81 90 2a3 6s3 sLlo oS9os7 81 1873 H,0A
The total number of applications for correction Of
real estate in the different wards amounted
In Is to 2SlA O. which ~ were corrected and 1853
al were corrected and 767 confirmed 1his year LAG
applications made and OF these oil have been
yectcd and S35 confirmed.
The following agures show the total number Of
ments-
Number OF pieces Of real estate ........... 1913 200
Number o. names personal books 20 53
Number OF shareholders OF banks. 2G059
Total number Of osse ssmens l7S7S
Concerning the difficulty OF arriving at just estimate
OF
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-12
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-12

Below will be found q list Of the "found
seven months Of this year. They are designated
on the books by numbers. In most cases the age,
Is Win Of son
body was discovered.
No. I,O5e February 2s-Unknown woman, pier 40
North River, aged forty years. brown hair, five feet
three inches brown striped dress with velvet trim
min 9, Balmoral SKIRT quilted petticoat, check
shawl white chemise, blue WOODEN stockings, laced
No LOST, March Unknown man, pier "a North
sS NO acct
white shirt, gray undershirt and drawers, blue
No l,O62, March Io.-Unknown man. pier 40 East
River, aged iorty-Gve years, brown hair, i've feet
black diagonal striped vest and pants, blue cotton
overshirt, brown shirt, gray undershirt, blue
knit gray WOO soSEs BODY toe much de-
No. l,O6S, March 22-UnknOwn man, Twenty
fourth street, North River, brown hair and chin
dark striped calico shirt, black pants and vest cot
ton drawers, cloth peajacket and boots. Too
MO- No. 1864, March aa-Twenty.fourtn street North
River, aged thirty-fve years; tour years In tho
United states; recognized IN CONN as James Cahill
by John Robbins, II King street.
No. 1850, March 2s.-Unknown man, pier "a
North River. aged thirty-nve years light brown
black cloth coat and vest dark ribbed pants. white
nannel drawers, brown wool socks, hobnailed
shoes. Too much decomposed to be placed on
NO. 1910. April 10-Ninth street, East River,
Ave feet seven inches; mohar dark gray pants,
white cotton shirt blue socks, rubber overshoes.
Too much decomposed TO be placed on Morgue.
Recognized as Otto Carl by wife, Williamsburg.
No. 1913, April 29.-Unkn0wn man. pier AZ North
River, aged thirty years, brown hair, mustache
and chin whlskers, I'VE feet nine inches; black
sack coat and striped pants, white drawers and
socks, elastic CATERS. Too much decomposed to
be placed on Morgue.
No. 1914. April so.-unknown man, foot Of Perry
street. aged forty years, light hair, sandy gray
beard Ave leet eight lpceesi waex yock coat vest
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-12
round numbers the increase in the valuation of real

INCREASE VALUATION
Sfreal estate for the last four years. from 1870 to
SSa was $lhI5U.oOp or an average Of $3S lLJ0U per
gear while the aggregate increase the preceding four
yeas-i e. from 1866 TO 1869 $257 COO 90 aver.
age OF S62JOwO year, showing that in
crease for the last years less per year
chan Tor the previous four years.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-10-03
Letter from the West,

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Sept. 22d, 1873.
Mr.. EDITOR: The city of indianapolis has
grown rapidly within the last few years. Twcn-
~ years ago the population was about 200; it
now has Il population of 10000, and is acknowl-
edged to be the largest inland city in this coun-
try. There are eleven railroads running direct
ly in the city, and there is now being built
around the city belt road, which will be about
10 miles long and cost one million dollars. 1t
is intended TO connect with all of the roads for
the transfer of through freight, without passing
through the city. The exposition is now in full
operation, and is thronged day and night. 1t is
considered decided success.
There are quite number of pork packing
houses here, and also three extensive ones in
course OferGction. One house are now killing
GOO hogs per day, and as soon as the regular sea-
son begins they will kill 1000 per day. They
ship the meat principally to New York and Scot
land. There has not been rain here for some
time, and consequently the White river is very
low. The cholera has at last been driven out
of the town, although there were but few cases
of it really. The New Yori money panic has
not affected business here as yet. | understand
that your railroad has taken new life, but think
1t advisable to have a coffin ready by the middle
ofncXt month. 1t will be likely to die by that
time. Hartford has my heartfelt sympathy. We
are behind little III some matters hcrc-the
stores and saloons, great many of them, are
open on Sunday papers are published, cars run,
&c., but OF course that will cease as we progress
MORE ANON.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-10-03
The Money Panic.

In the city Of Baltimore the most cheerful
and hopeful spirit prevails among business
men, in relation TO the financial crisis, and
the action Of the banks in preventing rush
upon them is regarded as a judicious measure.
The city never appeared so full of life and
activity as at present, although the panic has
created q dullncss in those departments of
trade that deal in tho mere Injuries and SUI
pcrhuities of life.
The furry and subsequent collapse of wild
cat railroad bonds, will doubtless tend to
advance the price Of real estate and perhaps
help the manufacturing interests. There is
no doubt that one great cause of the deprcci-
alton everywhere ofrcal estate, within the last
few years, has been the withdrawal of money
from its natural channels, and its investment
in railroad bonds, that promised to pay-and
did pay while confidence in them was unim-
paircd--a much larger interest tl.an could
possibly be made by investments in real cs
tate or manufacturing.
With the experience Of the past two weeks
before them it is 10 be supposed that capital
lists seeking permanent investments will be
somewhat shy ofrailroad bonds that promise
so large Il percentage lin gold" and capital
will consequently flow into manufacturing
and agricultural channels 1t is an i'll wind
that blows no good to anybody, and if the
financial crisis-now we hope, safely tided
ovcr-onurcs to the benefit of the farming
fsr1 L..
business enterprise will in IFS turn benefited.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-10-03
Political.

The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun mentions the fact that Presi-
dent Grant on Friday last "affixed his sigma.
ture to Il number of appointments which he
had ordered TO be made since his last trip here.
"Last trip here" is truly expressive of the
manner in which our sporting President at
tends to the duties of his high position. His
time is principally occupied in pleasure seek
ing away from Washington, and when he
does condescend to attend to any public bust
ness, it may well he called "trip" to Wash
ington.
The same correspondent says:
There is some gossip around the depart
ments and among the Maryland Republicans
here over recent manipulatiOns of the federal
patronage in that State. 1t is asserted that
in the hope of "rcdeeming" Maryland this fall
too much consideration has been bestowed
upon those who are denominated shaky'
Democrats This, it is said, has dissatisfied
some of the dycd-in-the-wool Republicans
who have been active party workers. and il
is predicted by the knowing ones that this
policy Of Cancellation instead of being Il ben.
eft will prove to be an injury to the party
prospects.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-10-03
AFTERNOON SESSION.

This was doubtless, the meeting of the CON
vention. 1t was called the Children's Meet
ing. The middle block of pews were pack
ed at an early hour by the children of the
village. The choir by this time had been in
creased by the arrival of a number of sweet
singers from Darlington, Franklinville, &c,
which rendered the music on this occasion u
very great treat indeed. 1t was greatly APP
preciltcd by the large audience present. The
very best addresses we ever listened to were
made to the children by Messrs Smith, Full.
ton McCann Robinson and Smeltz. The
interest was so intense that the children all
promised To return at night to hear the con-
clusion of Mr.. SmeltZ's remarks who had not
time to finish them.
AT night the house was packed, and after
The large gallery was filled the vestibulc and
do " way became so crowded that it was i'm
possible to get through them
P'ot 'anders being compelled to return to
the ely, Prof Robinson to ik entire charge OF
the organ and singing, and with the aid OF
the VolunlaIy choir, which had increased
with cverS session, the music on this occasion
was OF very high order, a ID told with thrill
ing effect Oh all present. The addresses at
tins meeting were exceedingly etfective-led
of by Rev. Mr.. Clarkson and followed by
MIR. Smcltz in one of his happcst strains
The concluding speech of Rev Mr.. Fulton
who seemed to be inspired for the occasion
was one of great power and force, and will
not fail to have a lasting effect
Altogether this convention was a grand
success. AT the close resolutions OF
thanks to the President for the able manner
in which he conducted the exercises and to
the people of Bel Air and vicinity for the
hospitable manner in which they had enter.
tanned the convention, were unanimously
pa ssed
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-10-03

SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.-A very pleas
ant time was had, by those who attended the
Sunday School pic mic at the Mountain Chris
tian Church, on Saturday last, 9th.
At 8 A. NJ. the school met, and the chill
dren seemed to enjoy themselves finely; at
1 o'clock, p. NJ. the Superintendent, F. M.
Spicer, NJ Prick, Vice Superintendent, Miss
Nellie Spiccr, Miss Sallie A. J. Davidson and
Mrs. Susan Temple invited the children and
friends TO partakc of an excellent dinner pre-
pared for them in the grove near by All ap-
parcntly were satisfied that the dinner was
good and plenty of it,
At about o'clock the whole assembly
were invited to listen TO the speakers for the
occasion. Mr.. McJilton, Sunday School Mis-
sionary delivered an excellent speech. Also
Mr. John T. Spicer, of your town, and DR.
pastor Of the church, made some
remarks. Everything passed off
pleasantly. The school is in fine working
order FORESTER.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-10-03

some of the leading Republican politicians,
notably Senator Morton, are becoming alarm
cd ut the condition of affairs. Senator Nor
ton had been making campaign speeches in
Ohio and boastingly proclaiming that the fl
nanccs of the country were never in better
condition, and had also asserted over and
over again that such a contingency as fl
nnnclal panic was utterly out of the range of
possibility. Cut short in such assertions by
the downfall of Jay Cooke and its consequent
CcS, he FASTENED to New York. There he
took counsel with the stock jobbcrs of Wal.
street. and there he has remained, not regard
ing it as the part wisdom to resume his can
vass in Ohio, for the present at least Mr..
--d"rtan and others of the Republican polit-
clans fear that the present troubles will be
laid at the door of the dominant party, and
as 4 result of this that the party prospects
viii be affected at the fall elections.
The above, from a Washington dispatch
to Tie Baltimore Sun of Saturday last shows
new direction in which the late panic has
extended. Senator Morton has become "pan-
tcky'' and after trying to delude the people of
Ohio and inspire false confidence in the
finances Of the country under Radical rule,
when the crash comes, "does not regard it
inc paIL Oi wisdom 10 return and explain
openly and above board the real cause that
has developed its legitimate effect in the late
financial troubles, for fear the same may be
laid at the door of the dominant party. That
fear we take it is well grounded one and
the people of this county are not 50 blind,
but that they will notice the leap made by
senator Morton llom the stump in Ohio, and
his husty flight TO the stock jobbeis of New
York, to take counsel in regard to our finan-
cal condition. If Wall street is the ark of
safety to which we must look to in these trou-
blous times, and whittier Senator Morton and
other leading Republicans resort TO be school
ell in financial matters, then indeed are we.
sold into the hands of the stock gamblers
That the betrayal Of these things will reuslt
disustrouslY to the Republican party, we
have no doubt-and that it ought to have
HAT effect we leave to the candid Judgment
Of the people
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-10-03

Some families are supported entirely by their
chairs, (no joke meant)
have often heard country described as look.
ing like garden, but all the way from Dieppe
to Paris IL is garden, beautifully cultivated.
No fences anywhere, except along the railroad.
Lots of vineyards and plenty of timber. Saw
piles of cord wood, something you never see in
England, as they burn no wood at all. The
French country, climate and all of that sort of
thing reminded me of home. The sun shines
there; here in England it seldom does and
when it manages to get through the clouds, the
rays have a sickly, pumpkin looking color
Kid gloves and French jewelry abound in Par
is the gloves costing from twenty cents up to
one dollar, awfully cheap; and icwery that
looked exactly like the real thing for II mere
song.
A lot of Hartford ladies turned out loose in
Paris would go wild in short time. They would
be like | was, wanting everything | saw
My trip back TO London was more pleasant
than the journey over. | got into ear with
two pretty English girls that were going home
They put themselves under my protection, con
scquently had Il very agreeable time; and since
my arrival, their brother has called on me,
thanking me for my protection, and asking me
10 dine ut his house this 7. NJ, at seven o'clock,
which invitation / accepted. | embrace every
opportunity for amusement, have so little TO
do with myself.
1t has been raining here for six weeks. You
can't go out without an umbrella. | pick mine
ny 40 h"t ui"iiy aS w NY hut, ana uuTllS inc
past week have worn my over coat and thick
clothes; and they have fires in all the houses
Altogether this is the meancst, most disagreea-
BILE climate ever saw.
Unjust say something about the fruit in France
1t is all delicious and cheap; can get hat full
OF the most delicious grapes for five cents
Peaches and pears ut like figures.
see that you are all deep in elections. All
parties have my sympathies because | think
when man gels into politics he desires the
COMMUNICATION of his friends. He never has Il
bed of roses. AN.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-10-03

PRoCEEDINGs OF CoMMIssIoNERs.-O One
hundred dollars was ordered to be levied in
1874 for the repair of the road from Deer
Creek Iron Works to James Silvers.
$3.50 was ordered to be levied in 1874 for
the repair of the road from Wilmore Hop
kins' corner to Wilson's Mill, passing through
Glenville; two hundred dollars having been
expended on this road by private snbscrip-
tons.
Tue return by the examiners on the road
from Glen Cove 10 CUnOwingo Bridge was re-
committed to the examiners for some altera.
ton to be made in their report
The contract for repairing the Bridge over
the Little Gmpowdcrnt Jerusalem Mills was
awarded to Nathan O5)orn, AT 1927 one
half of this amount to be pail By Baltimore
county.
$500 was orderc To be lcycl in the levy
of 1874 Tor damages to George w. Barton
on road in the 9th District, confirmed in
September, 1872
Adjourned TO meet October 9th
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-10-03
For tile Egis &c Lnteligencer.
Hartford County Sunday School Coayen-
ton,

Agreeably to the notice in Tile IEgis, the
5. ;. Convention composed of the officers and
teachers of the Sunday Schools of Hartford
county, met in the Presbyterian church, Bel
Air, ON Thursday evening last, the 25th Sep
TENDER, under the auspices of the Maryland
S. S. Union, Rev. Ii. A. Smcltz, State Su-
perintendent, and John f. McJilton, Mission
airy for Hartford county.
The convention was called to order by the
State Superintendent, upon whose motion
Rev.E. d. Finney was elected President, Rev
j. Roberts, Vice President, Rev. A. ID. Melvin
and James A. Fulton Secretaries. The con-
vention being thus fully organized the Prcs-
dent opened the exercises by announcing the
Coronation hymn, Gall hail the power of
Jesus name," which was sung with great eff
feet led by Professors Sanders and Robinson,
of Baltimore, assisted by Mr.. John Divers
and his efficient choir from Providence
church. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Roberts; music
again by the choir.
Rev. Mr.. Smeltz stated the objects for
which this convention was called, the most
of which was new to the audience, as this
was the first convention of the kind ever held
in Bel Air. After Mr.. s. had fairly stated
the topics for consideration the choir sang
with most touching pathos and power the
S. S. hymn, "Thc Saviour is standing at the
uOOl' 4AltCl tlliS ICSlticuJ lDncy lulTO-
duced to the congregation the Rev. j. L.
Fulton, of the Broadway Presbyterian
Church, Baltimore, who addressed the con-
vention in one of the most interesting strains
we ever heard, for some thirty minutes-the
leading thought of which was the importance
of sympathy on the part of teachers with
their scholars. This speech told favorably
on those who heard it. The programme for
the next day was announced and after sing
ing by the choir the convention adjourned
till II o'clock on Friday.
The morning session for Friday consisted
principally in the discussion of some of the
questions on the programme, viz: Uniform
Lessons-how to teach them, &c, &C., in
which the following persons took part
Messrs. Smeltz, Fulton, Paxton, Roberts, Nc
Jilton, Clarkson, Smith of West Hartford cir
cult, and others. This was very interesting
aud at times animating discussion.
At the conclusion OF the exercises, inter-
spcrscd with several pieces of fine music the
convention unanimously resolved, That uni
form lessons should be adopted as the best
mode of imparting instruction in the Sabbath
school.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-10-03
Political Notice.

The Democratic Executive Committee Of
Hartford County recommend that public
meetings be held at the usual places of hold
ing elections in the different districts as fol-
lows:
AT ABINGDON SATURDAY, Oct,
18th, at O'Clock, p NJ.
AT DUBLIN-SATURDA Oct. 18th,
at 2 o clock, p. NJ.
AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Oct, 25th, at 2 o'clock, p NJ.
At BEL AIR-TUESDAY oct. 29lh at
2 o'clock, P. NJ.
At HALLS X ROADS-SATURDAY
Nov list, at 2 o'clock, p. NJ
At. HAVRE DE GRACE-FRIDAY
oct. 31st, at 7 o'clock p NJ.
HENRY d. FARNANDIS,
Chairman Executive Committee.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-10-03

WATERvALE FARMERS CLUB.-The Wa
tervalc Farmers Club held their regular
weekly meeting on last Saturday evening"
1t proved TO be quite an interesting one.
Several weeks ago the members of this club
received an invitation from the Deer Creek
Club to attend with their families, Il social
Picnic So well pleased were they with the
social festivities of the day that it was dc-
termincd Gin which the Deer Creek club join
ctD to call general Mass Meeting, or Union
ofthc farmers OF the county. Saturday, Oc-
tobcr 18th was the day set apart-thc meet
ing to be in form of a basket picnic, and on
the grounds selected by the Watcrvale Club.
Speakers were to be invited to deliver ad-
dresses and the interests of the agricultural
community generally discussed. This, then
was the subject that claimed the attention
of the Wateryale meeting.
COMMITTEES had already been appointed
and some were ready to report. The Com
mittec for selecting grounds fixed upon the
woods of VIM. NJ. Edelin,, near McComas'
shop, on the road leading from IIanes' Cross
Roads to Mitchclps Mill. The Correspond
ing Secretary had written to the different
clubs requesting them to appoint committees
to confer with those appointed by this club.
To the other duties of the committee on in
yitations was addcd that of appointing so
married ladies to supcrintend the tables.
Every one seemed determined TO do all in
his power to make the affair success, and
from the vigorous manner in which the
chairman of the commitc of arrangements
delivered instructions to his squad, as he ter
med them, we may expect a perfect accom-
plshment of everything entrusted to their
charge Invitations are to be issued in the
form Of handbills and all interested in the
pursuits of agriculture are expected to be
there.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-10-03
Local Affairs.

LITTLE LOCALS:
"A good horse belonging to Sheriff For
wood, died one night last week.
Several communications, including a
poem by Mrs. II. NJ. B., have been crowded
out this week.
"A grand Farmers Union and Basket
pic mic will be held in the woods of Mr.. Will
liam M. Eedlin, on the 18th inst. All are in
vitcd.
The recently elected Democratic EXccu-
tive Committee of the county met in Bel Air
on Monday and selected Henry d. Furnandis,
Esq, as chairman.
"A new schooner just built at the Marine
Railway, Havre de Grace, was hauled out on
Tuesday of last week, The new Ways work
well, says the Republican.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1873-10-03

PUBLIC MEETINGs.-Th Democratic En-
ccutivc Committee, il will be seen by refer
cncc to another column, have recommended
that public meetings be held in each election
district of the county, on appointed days.
The opening gun of the campaign will be
fired at Abingdon, on Saturday, October 18th,
at 2 o'clock, p NJ, and in behalf of the cause,
we sincerely hope there may be on that occa-
sion, a good turnout of the Democracy of
the Banner Distict.
A grand mass-mceling will be held in Bel
Air, on Tuesday, the 2slh of October, at
which we learn, James S. Franklin, Esq, the
Democratic candidate for Clerk of the Court
of Appeals, and Col. Levin Woolford, cand-
date for Comptroller, will be present. Both
these gentlemen are able and eloquent speak
ers, and We hope they may be welcomed by
large and enthusiastic outpouring of the
Democracy of Hartford.