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Weather-wise persons assure US that
TINS Is to be mild winter, and state Is
support Of the assertion that the blackb;rds
and other migratory fowls have not vet
started south, that the muskrat-houses arc
small and light, and that the bass have
only just commenced going up the creeks
Cfefaf .'adons. All these signs have fre.
qnently preceded a severe winter
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

On Monday evening, the 9th Of October
last, Annie Butler, little girl fourteen
years Of age, left her mothers house near
Little Georgetown, Berkeley county. West
Virginia, as was her daily custom, aud
went out in search Of the cows which pas-
tured at large Her search for the trnant
cattle was moro extended than common.
and led her into Cunningham : woods. near.
falling Waters, about two miles from
home. Night came on, and the, anxious
mother watched and waited for the return
Of her child. When she coHld endure the
suspense no longer she started to hunt for
her and ran through the woods calling her
same. Weary aud b1okeu-hearted she
returned 70 her house to wait for the lishf
ofday. Next morning the neighbors gath
cred and engaged IN the search. The
body Of the murdered child was found by
party Of coIored men. The head had
been crushed with club, which was hing
close BY, stained Nth blood. Suspicion
fastened upon negro named Talifero,
Who Vas arrested and committed To iall at
Nartinsburg He vas indicted by the
Grand Jury Of the Circuit Court az the
present term add his trial began % Monday
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

At Montreal, through traffic on the Ia.
enlne canal s completely blocked BY Id.
A number Of prcpellers are fast il he ;os
which y many Feet In thickness m
cold '.snap" is the severest experienced =,
early in the season for many years /
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NO. 1907 EoI,ITY


In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Andrew Snyder ct. ais. vs.. Henry b. Gram
mer, Administrator Of Andrew Grammer,
deceased.
0kDERED this 18th day Of November, a.
~ ID. 1873. that the sale made and reported
BY John J. Baumgartner and Charles T. Ref.
snider Trustees, for the sale ofthc Real Estate
OF fhihp foost, Jr., be ratified and confirmed,
unless canse to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 18th day Of December next :
provided copy Of this order be inserted in
some newspaper published in Carroll county,
once IN each Of three successive weeks before
the I'd day Of December next.
The report states the amount OF sale to be
Sl6l2.5O.
JNo. b. BOYLE, CLERK.
True copy,-Tes,:
nov 22-3t Jxo. II. Borir, CLERK.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

Governor Ponder, Of Delaware, has ap-
pointed ex-senator Willard Salisbury to
be chancellor in place Of Judge BATES.
The Wilmington Commsreiafand the Bal
timOre american are making great out
cry against this appointment, alleging that
tho exrSenator's habits are not improved
since he was IN the Senate The facts
may be As the Commercial states them,
but anything from that source relating to
the Democratic party or to any member
Of IL ought 70 he received with many
grains Of allowance, as It's bitter prejudices
viii scarcely allow Il TO do justice. The
Ameaean's correspondence emanafed from
the Cosin.ercial Office.
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NOTICE.

OrTcE CLERK CIRcuir Corsr
f0R CARROLL Couxrr.
Hestmiasfer, Nd, Nor. I5fh, 1915. J
INHE State Commissions for the County
a Officers were received at this Office to-
DAY. The law requires the same to be taken
out within thirty days.
JOHN b. BOYLE,
nov FIT Clerk,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

On Monday evening three mep -,
drawn revolveS entered the houss y ma
family named Ford at Lenox. Ma. : :
while two stood guard over the fannie ~ y
other robbed the house Of 81 200 n ,.as 'ae
aud several Government bonds re-
then made their escape. iAs'
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

We give, in another column, an authen-
tic statement Of the great yield Of corn,
from one acre, raised this season, By Mr..
John W. Murray, Of Hampstead, Carroll
county, one Of the County COMMISSIONER
for this county. The sworn statement
makes the crop, from one acre, as sold and
measured in Baltimore, 1924 bushels /
Carroll county may challenge the world to
beat Il.
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Practical Resumption.

A series Of able articles on financial
questions. signed = Kniekerbocker. /" which
originally appeared in the Y. Y. Time.
have been collected in pamphle, form. and
viii be distributed in ali parts Of the conn
try in advance Of the meeting Of Congress.
These Ietters have attracted an unasual
share Of attention. IS well from the ability
displayed BY the writer, as from the fair.
impartial manner in which all the topics
are presented and discussed. The core Of
the whole discussion is TO show that sueeie
payments are possible at this time. and
that the opportunity should be embraced
in such manner as to cause the least dis
arrangement to the business Affairs Of the
country. When gold and paper are -
near on a level in business circles the Man
proposed is to place coin for notes As fat
As the latter can be prudently withdrawn
thus reinforcing the paper currency by de.
grees with an equal amount of hard mon
ey. This would rut IN circulation 4 large
amount Of specie. which would not ara;n
be boarded. but remain in use among the
people in an parts Of the country A. -
contraction Of the eurrency. which i 40
much dreaded by some fpaneiers the new
plan would avert the process when money
was dear. that i. most wanted. and AZ soon
as it tended again TO eheapness resume The
process Of substitution. In fact the real
basis Of the plan is Substitution. not con-
traction. when a uaper dollar /. WITH
drawn from circulation a eojd or silver one
takes lis place and thus Ike fun yalne ~
the currency Is kept M. and ruiuons
shrinkage prevented.
In the opinion Of aKp;ckerhocLer', 70
have nov taken two practical ma inror,
ant steps in the direction Of rcsumptior--
the debt has been funded and s;r h,uJ,.d
millions of il Inundated Nov ,hey.f.rs
i the time to continue the withdrawaI u
the currency, only ceasiup when tbere !.
an urgent demand for money for bushes.
purposes As paper goes ont eo;n will
come ia. and as to cold. Il Is contended
that the Secretary Of he Treasury 4 ssalooe
at present responsible far uaintsin;ng H.
unnecessary premium. and 81 81 do;ns h.
plays into The hands Of gold brokers e
this country and gold boariers az capada
The former draw two or three millions ner
week from the latter for the use Of ne
importers, when the Secretary takes h ana
uses It to keep up the premium fins fnr.
nishing business for eliaae Of eold y,,n
blers, and ignorantly, let us believe. keenino
the people from the immediate use Of q
currency equally balanced between paner
and coin. The county, demands far ~
service the money that passes eurrep, Il
the world: If Il had that to-d,v dis sesr
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

In Wisconsin the rouf of the Radical
party j. aiier and complets. Fourteen
theazand j The majority Of the ReGorm
candidate az Governor, and the figures
arc sin higher upon aoms If bis col
lsagues The sote east IN she State was
. heavy enc fsf IN ofE year.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

The only remaining election for State
oikeers to occur this year Is that Of Texas,
which wiz take place on Tuesday, Deem
Der 2. A Governor and other State Off
eers, and fun Legislature, are to be
chosen. On Monday, November "a, =
member Of Congress win be chosen in the
Fourth District Of Louisiana to gu va
caney caused BY the death Of Mr.. Samuel
II. Peters The election in this district
last year vas claimed BY the Democrats.
On Monday, December 8, elections viii
take place in several legislative districts Of
Florida to fIl vacancies. They are ofvery
little consequences. On Tuesday, Deem
Der l6, Pennsylvania win vote upon the
acceptance Of the new constitution.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

CoRxER-sroxE LArIxG.--The cornerstone
OF The new Catholic church to be erected at
heisterstown, in Baltimore county, will be
LAID, Tomorrow, Sunday, with interesting GER
emonies. The Most Reverend Archbishop
bayiey, assisted BY number Of bis clergy
from baltimore will oficiate on The occasion,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

Hon. John P. Hale died at Dover. n.
H., On the 18th instant, at Bpm
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

CiTr PASSENGER Cas- 70 THE wrsrrRS
MARYLAND DEror.--A branch line Of CITY
Passenger cars is about 70 be run from the
Pennsylvania Avenue Line via Oak street, ID
the new depo; Of the Western Maryland Rail.
road, known As Fulton Depot, says the Bali.
more dBsericda.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

Trenton n. J. has fourteen pO,teries,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

:. AZ OWING Mills, Baltimore county. Nh.
fsnnIe Z. Thurman - appointed PostIlsissres.
vice HenihmIn Grpff, resigned.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

Mr.; Jesse Wagner. Of Ui6ontown Distric,.
slaughtered Lass week three hogs 10 months old'
Which weighed ssss 497 and 800 pounds. S
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

DIssoLvED.- the LIST instant the well
known frm Of Grimes & Stouier, Of this city.
wasdissolved By the withdrawal Of Mr.. Grimes.
Mr., Stoniier will continue the same business
at the old stand, and we bespeak for him a
continuance Of the patronage bestowed upon
the old firm.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

John keat has been appointed Postnaste,
a Meehanicatown, vice John ]. Rouzer re,
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Inc nov storm, we regret 70 say, caught a
large 4aAatity Of corn odt ia the fklds 9,aLi
fingers in husking viii be the result. Z
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

BpESEp To DKATH.-SarAh Jane, daughter
Of Henry and Sarah Houck, aged 81 years,
was burned to death on Sunday, the sth inst.
The family reside near Hampstead, aud left
the child in the kitchen while they vent TO the
barn, and on their return they found thechild
lying on the floor dead, all its clothing, except
ia shoes and stockings, being burned off It's
body. II is supposed that the clothing took
ERE from 4 spark.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

kEcEIyED.--The Commissions for the uew.
ly.eleeted officers Of this county, were receiy.
ed BY the Clerk Of the Circuit Court on Tues.
day last. III - -
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

/. The Buell. Family, Of Westminster, are max
ing successful tour through the peninsula
between the Chesapeake and Delaware bavs
Their concerts have given great satisfaction.
and have elected many denominations Of pop.
MAR favor ~
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

FRKsH PoaE. The first fresh pork Of the
season made It's appearance in our market last
week, and Is now selling at from SIS to Sc. SO
per hupdTed 80
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

Fur TREEs.-A wagon load Of fruit tree.
from Carroll Nurseries, Joseph Stout, pro.
prietor, passed through here on Monday, for
tInksbuEg and Reisterstown, to fill orders
from Messrs. Johnzey Blizzard, A. ]. Chler.
John Smith, Thomas c. Brown, and Mr..
Mary g. Worthipgton. The trees were Of
different varieties and looked very thrifty.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

4 !eitaf 10 the Baltimore San, from Fred.
eEltks esy4 On aecount nffhs great scsfcity
Of money business inihis citginall il branch
e j. extremely dill The Frederick ana Ps.
Line hailroal Company has hugely reduced
its force 81 lnlloners Many ~ our mechanics
are without employlnana. and the distress and
suffering tlls winter promises 70 be very great.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22
TRUSTEES SALE
or
A VALUABLE FARM |!
THE BALTIMORE 4 OHIO RAIL ROAD
IN CARROLL COUNTY. ND.

1--WE undersigned, Trustee in the place and
= stead Of John W. Cochran, deceased, IN
cause No; si5 Equity, in the Circuit Cour
Tor Carroll county in Equity, wherein Emma
Brown IS complainant, and Jennie Brown and
oihsrs are defendants, will sell a, Public Sale.
to the highest bidder, by virtue Of an order or
decree Of said Court passed in said cause on
toe s'h day OF November, 1873, at the risk
ana cost Of Joshua Brown and Cornelius Mer.
Ger, the former purchasers, on
Saturday, de oh day If December, 1873,
At ! O'Clock, 2. NJ, at Hoods Mills. on the
baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Valuable
Farm. containing
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

OkFHANs' CoUKE.--Adaa shower. Esa..
Chisf Judge lsaaec. BAileaad h. 2. Siinxlaif,
Esqrs, Assoeiaie gadses 3aseph u. Parke,
REGISTER q wis Gs0rgs y Paske, Deputy
Register.
Ncssey. Nopess1sr fzsk. R7s.--Miss
Nay Ross, VI ARnchestrr, daughter Of Mrs.
Julia A. 4uttes, appointed By The Orphans
Couft 10 Gil vacant scholarship II the BAiis-
more Female College fer Carroll county.
Edvin H. and George A. crouse, exeea.
tors Of George Croase. deceased, made report
Of resals Of leaseh0ld property order
passed.
j. v, EaThari, executor Of Beale Star, re-
turned inventory Of goods and chattels and
got Orders to sell real and personal property
and to notify creditors.
Tuesday, Noren5er ISth..,,.iugastas ".
Nieodemus and Eli NicOdemus, executors Of
John NicOdemas, returned list Of sales Of I'M
bequeaihed goods and ebattels, and settled
the.E ksst administration account
Washington l. Jones, executor Of WASH
ingtOu Jones, Sled amended report Of sale Of
part Of real estate in Carroll eoanty.
J. W. Murray, natural guardian to WIN. o.
and Lewis G. Murray, was appointed and gave
bond a. such
lYeiaesday, NouembeF lstA.--Jaeob Myer-
y and Jacob Baakert, executors OF Elizabeth
Everiy, settled their first administration &C
count
Thomas II. Smith, administrator W. A. OF
Lydia Smith, settled his 6rsz and final account.
Ezra ID. Motter was appointed and gave
bond - natural guardian TO Alice C.. Sarah
A.. William J.. and Charles II. M0tter.
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State Of Maryland, Carroll County, 10 cit /:
On this thirteenth day Of October in the
year eighteen hundred and seyenty-three, per
sonaIly appeared Josiah W. Dehof, and made
oath on the Holy Eyangely Of Almighty God,
that he did survey one acre OF corn growing in
said county, for John W. Murray, on the
tEenty-ninth day Of September, 1878.
Sxorn befnre me.
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An interesting foreign summary will be
found IN its Appropriate place, in this issue,
to which ne direct the readers attention.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

RrxAWAr.-0n Tuesday last, Mr.. Chaney.
Of Baltimore, while descending Lime Kiln
Hill in sleigh, was thrown out by the sleigh
striking stone, the horse became frightened
and ran off, and when near the depot the
sleigh collided with the spring wagon Of Mr..
3 X. Gernand, breaking the hind wheels.
Nr; CLANCY received no injury, except few
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

Degcs1Ios The Union Church 1t Hsno-
yer yuncti0n VIII be dedicated on sunday
the 2sd instant. Rsvs Weller, OF Pil,sburg
y Q. Miller, aud VI II. Rabef. or YORK. Ps
and 7. ". Rsidsbapgh, 81 Glen Rock, iii
be present There viii Be preaching 81 Sat-
urday evening previous. Service SUNDAY Il
10 4 ~, q 2. &, and il ne evening.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

THANKSGIVING SERyIcE-The members Of
the Reformed. Lutheran, Methodist Protestant
and Methodist Episcopol Churches, viii unite
in holding Thanksgiving services at the NJ. p.
Church, on Thursday next, at l0l, A. N.
The sermon on the occasion will be preached
BY ..ey. ". G. Cremer of 81 Paul's Reformed
Church.
Masking matches have been very frequent
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The Catholic Herald, Philadelphia. savs.--
A beautiful colored Photograph Of the new
Chnreh 81 81 CharAs Borronleo, Rev. Jas.
Y Kelly pastor, has Just been Published bv
Frederick J. Wade, ~ this city. The design
Vas drawn on stone BIZ Mr.. A. B. McIAueh
10, OF Nestrinstef, nov ID this city. III.
Aoi9pghiln has IN ibis piece Of work given
smother evidence q his genius a. An artist.
and thus reeommends himself 10 puhlir pa
fronage a. IN
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SSoH.-A heavy snow storm set in here on
Monday morning last, and continued until !
late hour at night. The snow would have
been over twelve inches deep had it not melt.
ed some as il fell. On Tuesday morning Il
vas about eight inches on Level, andthe inst
sieighing OF the season was enjoyed, but the
snow was too soft for good sleigh;ng. /,
showed again nearly all day on Tuesday, but
melted As fas, as It fell la many places the
snow drIfted, and almost rendered the roads
impossible. -
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LIsEooD IrExs. Locals are as scarce as
greenbacks gold and silver invisible.
The war with cabbage worms about closed
and those who routed the intruders in dae
time secured a ine specimen Of saner.kraut.
and stored away fine heads Of the vegetable
Tor tuture engagements.
Some corn yet to husk, and cold fingers
may be expected. Bob White Is receiving the
attention OF sportsmen.
The heavy sn0w-storm Of Monday favored
the opinion that . Old Winter was interfer.
ing with AHtumn's business.
The energetic manner in which farmers have
dispatched what Is termed fall-plowine. re.
minds rs OF the disappointment they met with
year ago in that business. During the time
allotted last season for this (by some consid.
cred important work 20 be done, the disease
which IN rs course so efectaally disarrsnged
horsepower operations, was fully deyeloped
here, and the faithful steed was more NH.
lect Of pity and special care than Of hard In.
Dor Before this grave affection Of horss
flesh had partially subsidized, the winter set 4
with unusual severity, and very little plowing
was done before the FIRST OF April. 10 this
failure has been attributed the diligently. n
many instances, IN getting the corn erop ~
the past season started IN due time. N con.
sequence Of the depredations committed by
cutworms and other insects.
The season which followed. after a start
had been effected, having, however, proved
very favorable to the growth Of this valuable
crop, the farmers Of Western Carroll have re-
allied good yield Of well-matured corn frur,
that which was permitted to start in proner
time, and from that which was rendered Iate
~ continuous replanting, fine ears were Oh
tanned that only failed perfect maturity. The
latter, however, in gathering being selected
for present feeding 70 cattle and hogs, the ef
ieet Of Ehieh you will no doubt be appraised OF
when some Of the hne pofkers will Sc put up.
on the scales. f r
Ailer the time for dispaichine these porker.
has elapsed, II you, Messrs. Editors, could be
induced to leave your editorial sanctam for "a
tine, you would 40 doubt receive hearty
welcome among the numerous patrons Of your
valuable journal throughout Western Carroll.
Ion need have no fears Of not being invited
70 place around the family board, where YOU
would not only see the STAFF Of life arrayedbe
tore yca ia all lis wilderness and purify. but #
desIfedi you can partake Of hot cake, lust
removed from q welI-greased griddIe, with
other substantial iixings to suit the occasion.
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FIsIsHED.-The last rail on the extension
Of the Western Maryland railroad from Ha.
gerstoEn 10 Williamsport was laid on Friday of
last week, and workmen have since been en-.
gagged IN ballasting the new road. The formal
opening between Baltimore and Williamsport
Is expected TO take place on the 18th instant.
Large quantities Of coal have been accumula-
ing AZ "iliiamsport for some time, which il
Is expected will reach tide water at Canton,
by way ofthe Western Maryland and Union
raiirosds, as soon as the former roads opened
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-11-22

SroPPED WoRK.--A large number Of the
ore banks along the line of the Hanover
Branch and Bachman Valley Railroads have
been Obliged to succumb to the effects Of the
great financial panic now prevailing through.
out the country, and have suspended opera.
tons, thereby throwing out OF employment
for the winter large number Of worthy and
industrious iaborers- In consequence Of this
depressing state Of affairs there has been a
considerable falling of and decrease in the
freight business Of the above mentioned rail
roads, The larger part Of whose transportation
business consisted mainly Of iron ore. No
definite tune can be Sc. for resumption oil
oPerations-probably not before SPRING
Han0rsr Spectator
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a. j. HOUCk- J. p.
STATE Of Maryland, Carroll County, to ra :
On this thirteenth day Of October in the
year eighteen hundred and seventy three, per
sonally appeared James MeCleIlen and George
W. Lamotts, and did each make oath on the
holy Eyangely Of Almighty God, that they
did cut and shock one acre OF corn SURVEYED
by Josiah W. Dehoif, in said county. for John
W. Murray. Sworn before me,
A. J. H0UCK, ]. p.
STATE Of Maryland, Carroll County, 10 rit !:
On this 18th day Of October, 1873, person.
ally appeared Lewis G. Myerly, and after be-
ing duly sworn, measured the corn on one acre
Of ground surveyed BY Josiah w. Dehoff for
one acre for john W. Murray, and certified
that it measured twenty nine barrels and nine
tenths Of barrel.
Subscribed and sworn before me this 18th
day Of October, 1873.
A. J. HoUCK, J. p.
State Of Maryland, Carroll County, 70 ,cit !:
hereby certify that on this 18th day of
November, 1873, personally appeared John
W. Murray, and made oath on the HOLY
Evangely Of Almighty God, that twenty nine
barrels and nine-tenths Of a barrel of corn.
measured By Lewis c. Myeriy, did grow on
one acre Of ground, in said county, belonging
to the said John ". Murray, and surveyed by
JOSIAH W. Dehof for one acre; competing for
the premium ofthe Fifth Agricultural Far for
Carroll county.
Subscribed and sworn before me this 18th
day Of November, 1878.
a. J. HoUCK, up.
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Business Locals.

Ha.king matches have been very frequent
this fall.