The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-08-02

WAsHISGrox NJ CARROLL CougrY.-The |
Catoctia Clarion oflast week publishes the
following in regard TO the passage Of Wash
ington through what is now Carroll county,
When Washington Jeff frederick-Town in
July, 1871, on his way 10 the seat Of Govern
ment in Philadelphia, he passed on his route
through Woodsboro, by Ladiesbnrg, York
Road Station, ON TO Middleburg and fancy
town, Hanover, etc. In passing through
what is now known as Carroll county, he re-
manned part Of the afternoon and over night
at the hospitable mansion of Maj. John Ross
hey, soldier Of the Revolution, "Terre
Rubra,f near Middleburg, where large
concourse Of people had assembled to greet
him. Many who had seen service with him
in the "days of 49, who knew him person
ally, aud admired his military and civic
career, fastened to take him by the hand and
bid him welcome to this classic spot.
He was escorted hence from Frederick
Town by Governors Thomas johnson and
Thomas Sim Lee this old bosom friends
residents Of this county--the one Of "liich
Hill, near Frederick, and the other of
fNeedwood Forest, by Maj, Mountjoy Bayly,
Maj. Peter Mantz, Capt, Jno Fischer, Capt.
Conrad Shafer, Henry Kuhn, Benjamin Biggs,
| Christopher Need, Col. John Mcpherson,
Maj. Valentine Brother, Andrew Shriyer,
Jacob Sheets, Elias Lefevre, Nicholas Holtz,
Maj. Charles Baltzell,' John Gwinn, Henry
Williams, Samuel Cleland, Jacob wampler,
j. Gomber, DIR. Philip Thomas, Matthias Bart.
gis, Capt. Roger Nelson and large number
Of the most substantial citizens Of the Upper
Monocacy aud Pipe Creek, citizens from
! Winchester, Westminster, Emmitshurg, Ia
neytown and Liberty, called to see him and
tender their Fluctuations upon the prospect
before him and the success of his administra-
ton. Washington was then at the zenith of
his fame He had passed through his mill
tary career with spotless lustre. He was
then in the second year Of his civic admins.
ration. He was fairly idolized as the National
Chief No wonder then such great anxiety
was manifest to see and behold him--the
man who was ''first in war, first in peace
and first in the hearts of his counirymeu."
| 0RPHANs' CoURT.--Adam Shower, ESQ.,,
ChiefJudge Isaac c. Bale and L. P. Slngluif,
Esqrs., Associate Judges; Joseph u. Parke,
I Register OF wills; George Nj. Parke, Deputy
| Register.
Monday, July gSfh, IS7S.-Andrew McKin-
ney, natural guardian to Robert 5. and
Mary Belle Mckinney, settled his first account
| for each ward
| Letters of administration on the estate of
Josiah BanLard, deceased, were granted to
Alfred lolhckofer, on remuneration of the
parties first entitled.
Margaret l.. Koontz, Executrix OF Edwin
Kooptz, returned inventory of goods and
chattels and got orders to notify creditors.
| Copy of order ofthe Court of Appeals in the
case of Getzendaifer VS.. Heirs Of H. Riael
received, affirming the decree Of the Orphans
| Court with costs In this case the Court of
Appeals decided that rents falling due after
the death Of n testator, or intestate, go to the
heir at law, or devisee of the land; and do not
pass as personal property of the deceased.
Tuesday, July s9ih.-Jesse Shultz, Admin.
istrator of DR.. J. G. Geiger, returned list of
sales.
Widows answer filed in the case of sale of
real estate of NJ. Markle, deceased.
The will of John Hosfeld, exhibited and
party proven.
A NEw HorEI--The project of erecting a
new Hotel in Westminster, on the site of the
residence of John Frizell, Esq, is again
renewed, this time with prospect Of success.
A meeting of citizens will be called in few
days, to take the matter in hand, when q
company will be organized and subscriptions
commenced. II is believed that Hotel to
accommodate 200 guests, could be filled dur
ing the summer months. Such an establish
ment would be great advantage to Westmin-
ster.
TASEYTowS DIsrRIcT IrRxs.--Mr. William
Kesselring, of Taneytown district, was over.
come by the intense heat on Tuesday and was
not expected to recover, but we are glad to
learn that he is now out of danger.
The housa of Mr. Vim RodEav WINS vtrucls
by lightning on Saturday last, but no damage
was done.
Mr.. Josiah Bankert was buried at Banst's
Church, not at Uniontown, as stated last week.
AHEAD OF THE WoEID.-It is gratifying,
indeed, to know that the industries of Carroll
county are appreciated abroad. A letter from
w. +. Larrabee, Vienna, says that the leather
on exhibition mt the Worlds Fair in that city,
made by Messrs. Arthur p. Baer Co. at
their tannery near Westminster, takes the first
premium over all other competitors.
Miss Jennie Patterson, who gave readings
here, a few weeks since, visited Harrisonburg
Va. and gave readings on Monday evening,
realizing 5000 clear Of oil expenses She
read at Rawley Springs on Tuesday evening,
and received the handsome sum of SlO7, |
captivating all who heard her, ladies and
gentlemen alike.
CENTENARY NJ. +. CHURcH.-Sunday, Aug
gust Sd, preaching by the Pastor, Rev. C. II.
Richardson, at l0g O'Clock A. N. sermon and
communion service; subject of sermon,
"Gethsemane." Evening, lecture and con.
cert service; subject of lecture, ''The vision
Of Ezekiel, the wheels, the living creatures"
&c. All are invited.
Struck BY LIGHTNING. THE residence of
EFF. Brown, foreman Of the Towsontown Jour.
nal, formerly of Uniontown district, was
struck by lightning on Sunday afternoon.
One of his children was knocked several feet
by the shock, but not seriously injured; all in
the house were stunned. The house was dam
aged but little.
The Sabbath School of the NJ. P. Church,
Of this city, spent Thursday in Roops woods.
About $50 children were present, and they
with their teachers and friends made nearly
400. Everybody enjoyed themselves, and
they returned TO their homes late in the even
ing.
PosTPoNENIST OF DEDICATION. The dedi. |
cation of Thomas Chapel at Baer's Tannery,
which was announced to take place on next |
Sabbath afternoon, has been postponed until |
further notice.
The TouRyAMEST.-The committee of ar |
engagements are busily engaged in making all |
necessary preparation for the Tournament on |
Thursday next. II is expected that about |
fifteen Knights will enter the contest
SALE OF FARx.-Jeremiah II, Babylon