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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

Tue READING HoRsE-wnIPPER.-T
Reading Eagle copies our recent denial Of
its story that Reading woman had
horse-W hipped citizen of Wilmington,
and referring to our statement that its re-
port represented the gentleman as stopping
at the Mansion House, Il says;
" That report said no such thing. We
were particularly careful to say nothing
whatever of any hotel, nor did Mr.. Spayd
inform any one as TO Its being myth.
The article created quite u sensation In
Wilmington, and since then several letters
have been received by people residing ut
that place. That the article was, aud is
fictitious story, ia Outragtously absurd,
nasmrch "a fully ftty people Witnessed
the affair. Those Wilmington people who
rte anxious to ascertain who the import
AT person is, had better content them
selves by attending to their own business
The Mansion House was certainly
mrnlioscd IN such IL way as to make n
reason able to suppose that it, proprietor
won d Ln1w something of the affair, had
it ccclIrrd. We saw Mr.. Spayd's letter
and he did say that he knew nothing OF il
and could, on inquiring, learn nothing o.
it, AMI though we cannot just at present
rememhec ms language, the idea he con
veyed was that the story Vas a humbug
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

PREACHER ELKorIoNRERING - The
Smyrna Times says; Preacher Elec-
" Is now the order among the
Methodists, in view Of the approaching
Conference. Smyrna neither desires or
expects any change, hut number of
churche- must change d" by act of limita-
tion," Dover has To give up Rev. Mr..
Merritt, who it is said, is looked for at St.
Paul's, Wilmington, while Rev. G. d.
Watson is being asked for by the
Doycrilgs. Both Of he Messrs. Todd, Of
Wilmington, (Jrcob Of the Grace and
Robert W, q. ST. Paul's) have teuder-
ed their resisnlliOus," so to speak.
The former is to he transferred back to
Philadelphia, aud the latter has already
been appointed Superintendent of the Re
hoboth Beach Camp Meeting enterprise
and expects to reside in Milford. 1t i.
said that Grace wants Rev. l.. G. Msttack
OF f ktou. Who is To Ill Rev. DR.. Thomp
sous pace as Presiding Elder of this
(Doyer) district is matter Of speculation
among our citizens, but as yet no successor
is named.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

=, Is now manufacturing eleRAn arst auRIitv Ros
IL hsr sTitsh s. o. q ioehss -. %. 96inShes
In set, 81 90 short hair swtcbes , nun :, a,
AND ~ inches, g. o., $40, a. Even i.nsih
sslet es RON - e ~. All l.ngths natural watsr
T. bt.sehtsa, hnd exchanged II no saii.factorv
fAtleuiar attention paid 10 order,
lh1leH treloling 1ruefH IN tntnnia Of batna.,
Cumbing mad. NJ 10 order 10y IVA" "lth'
complete liue VI all the l,ts.t .,,.l.. e,
goods con stAutl, on hHu1 '''09 VI mar
tuu ass'iiment Of b.ad oruaments
All hsir used ilnuOried direct and ,vsrr.,,.t a..
be Of the be quail ~ Young d,sss 'iIahted 70
g. hes who ms ruet customers 10 dress tbe
pisaqs, ~ "a their heads, without oxtra eharss
tall ana exam. 10 our goods, or address 'Ha'Ae'
aac7.enw e,o d. LAhBERTSON.
uss'-Vni" sis Arch street, PHILADELPHIA.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

The Harrington Odd Fellows, owing to
bal weather, have postponed their pro-
posed celebration, for the present.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

Methodist congregations down The State
continue still 10 pleasantly surprise their
pastors,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

Proficiency IN SWIMMING sAvsn HIN.
The Susssr journal says that while they
were lpttlng off the water at the Millsboro'
Mills, TO save the dam during the freshet,
young man, moulder at the furnace,
with nets and ropes attempted TO cross the
stream below the bridge, in a boat. As
soon as she struck the current, which
rushed and foalned like a cataract, the
h0at TIPPED aud turned fairly bottom up.
precipitatiug the Young man in the turbu-
lent waters. He was good swimmer,
however. and came ashore slightly damp
and without bis boots these he pulled of
IL the water after the boat had capslzed.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-03-01

REFUSING To SERvR.-Ihe chip King Of
Aigiers, from Philadelphia, With cargo Of
coal oil, bound to Antwerp, came into
Bgeukwat few days ago, the crew re-
tusiug to proceed on the voyage in conse
quence OF the ship leaking badly. After
holding u survey. Ia due form OF law, the
ship was pronounced seawoithy, and not
outstanding the threats Of the crew not
10 make the voyage, number Of persons
were obtained at this place 10 weigh am
Choir and make sail. After getting the
ship to sea the crew resumed their duty.
AL that remairs is for the owner or con-
sguees to pay additional expenses and let
her wag.-Breakeate Ligd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-03-29
For tie Democratic Advocate.
Norxr AIEr. March ga, ]

MOrsT AIET, March ETA, ISIS.
MEssgs. EDrr0Es DIR. Francis T. Davis.
formerly Of our county, departed this life on
the 18th instant, at ST. Joseph, Missouri, His
remains were met al this point on Sabbaih.
sd instant, By large eoncozrse Of stricken
relatives and friends. and conveyed 10 the res
idenee Of his brother, H. 5. DAVIS, Esq. Ap-
propriAie religious services we're conducted
by The Her. c. p Glover, after which his
body was committed to the earth in the old
family burial ground
DIR. Davis was born and raised in this vicin-
iiy. He was greatly beloved, and his warm
genial nature met sympathetic responses the
hearts Of the people. As a practitioner Of
medicine he commanded the esteem Of his
professional brethren and TO the younger
portion thereof be vas ever willing and ready
10 lend . helping hand He Was ever ready
TO administer to the afflicted without regard 10
their condition in life, and many are the poor
be has relieved that can raise up and cali him
blessed.
He formerly represented our county in both
houses Of the General Assembly.
For the last fifteen years he has been res
idenf Of Missouri, and greater part OF the
time in the city Of 81. Joseph. BE occupied
a prominent position as physician, and also
as one Of the public men Of the State, having
been a member Of the Legislative Commission
in the Board Of Public works when Il was
elective by the whole people Of the State,
and Mayor Of the city 81 st. Joseph, in which
position be eyisced grea; administrative ca
pacity. He WA also prominently connected
with the Medical Society OF 81. Joseph At one
time, being President Of the association.
DR.. DAVIS vas, strictly speaking, self
taught man he did not enjoy the benefits Of
= collegiate education in early life. bat By
perseverance and industry in acquiring 1se-
full knowledge under difficulties, be secured
an enviable position IN bis profession and as
public man.
His remains were accompanied BY Col. NJ
Morgan, Of St Joseph. truly polite and ur-
bane gentleman, whose kind attention will be
ever remembered By the Doctors numerous
friends in Maryland. W.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-03-29
For he Democratic ad~oate.
~ Wnpsor. .Narek slfh. Is,

NV WINDSOR, March fffh, 1873
Within the past fortnight our somexhat in
animate village has been aroused from is
iethary by social evening gatherings or ..sur-
prise parties, where fun and gayety were
the order Of the hour. The last Of these en-
tertainmeBfs was on Friday, at DieImaa-s
Hotel. At an early hour in the evening the
family were surprised by the unexpected visit
Of over thirty Of their friends, old and young.
Of both sexesfthe ladies bearing refreshments
in their hands. and oil faces beasning with
merriment- A cordial welcome greeted them.
and while wrappings were being disposed Of
the large parior was warmed and lighted, the
floor cleared, and in few moments every
thing was IN readiness for fun and frolic. The
violin and piano soon invited all hands. and
feet too. to dance. Our Bank Teller was
chosen floor manager. and the Cashier who
by-ihe-by Is quite proficient in 6gures) acted
as game-keeper al the euchre table Of the Old
Folks Then the ladies' who did not engage
IN either dance or games were CALAMITY taken
IN charge BY an old gentleman with happy
face, ioyfully beaming eyes, and a silvery
head, Ike sngared strawberry. who did All
in his power to amuse them. These arrange
ments were scarcely completed when the HI
larity was brought 10 q stunning pitch BY the
entrance Of . venerable friend, whose happy
face seemed TO challenge his frosty pow,
and to defy tiedoulouFeux, sciatica, rhenma-
tism and lumbago, while swinging around the
circle with yivaeioas matron. The company
retired al late hour at night, very much de-
lighted with the entertainment Of the evening.
A SPECTATORS.
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The ia At 1877. eaaptaF 329, makes .
q pesal offence ior any ofiesr whose duty
i i q ssllsSs nyennss e uithhold the
Ame from he treasury Of The county Or
ss.ie, amer specified time. Il : also
made he duty q ne Courts % give this
law ii sharge % she Grand Juriss Sec
ton "a of znid law b a follows:
Aaa e. & eaaeisd, That Il npy Clefk, Rsg.
isses 81 Wills, Sheriff, collector Il Taxes, No
tssy Public, o. other oiEcers. uhoza daty i Is
10 collect rercnne due The State Of Maryland
a. anr county thereof, shall, after ihe receipt
81 he SID revenue BY him, uiifhliy dttaiE tho
same IN his possession and neglect % pay NE
same into the Treasury of the Sizts OF 10 thN
county Commissioner, or the proper ciicer
znlhori<ed 10 receive the same, for more than
sixty dags aiicr he dag upon which Ills made
b l4N the duty 70 pay The same, Or Il no par
ficnlar dry Be appointed b law Cor zaid pay
meni, and such otlicer shall detain any revenue
dne to The State or 10 any county thereof and
which Il Is bis duty 10 collect, and which he
shall hare collected and ahail neslect 10 pay
The sane into The Treasury Of The Stats, or TO
he County COMMISSIONER. or The proper
officer ankhorized 10 receive the same, for the
SPACE Of six nonths AFTER he shall have 90
collected the same. sneh officer 10 offending
IN either case, shah Be deemed 70 bea defsnl-
Ter, and upon Indictment and conviction
thereof shall IL addition to other penalties
already provided BY Law, Be for each offence
imprisoned in the State Penitentiary not les
than one year nor more than five years, unless
The amount for which he i = deiaulter b
aooner paid. and the certificate Of the Comp
troller Of the State Of Maryland, or Of the re
zpective Clesks Of the County Commissioner
showing the accused % be defaulter, shal
in every prosecution under this section be re
ceised As prima Jaeis evidence Of such DEAL
cation.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-03-29

ORraAxs' CncRr.--Adam Shower. ESQ.,,
ChicfJadEe Isaac c. Bale and L. p. ShneiuH,
Esqrx.. Associate ludges Joseph N. Parke.
Register q Wills George u. PAEke, DepaiF
kegiSses.
Nsadas. MarA ~. fsTs.-~LeiteFs. Of ad
minisfraiion On the estate q Samuel case,
deceased, grated 10 Henry 4. Case, On re-
nanciniion Of wiiow and father q DECEASED
sohn i. Didenhaugh. executor ct \. Reese
Durhin. refurRed appraisemen1 OF goods and
ehaitels. aud got orders 70 sell aBbeqaeAthed
property and notify creditors
Peter H. and Ezra L. Shriner, two II the
executors Of Isaac W. Skinner, returned sales
Of pars Of personal property.
benjamin Crolf. executor OF Ann Richards,
returned inventories Of goods and ehAitels,
money and debts. aad obtained order TO notify
creditors
Letters o. administration on the estate Of
Andrew Harner, deceased, granted to Andrew
Hnnaer. e.
Taesiav. .Narek s5.-The first and snai
account Of Mary A. Aldridge, Administrative
81 Nancy Aldridge, and distribution al bal
ance thereon, stated and passed by the Reg
is,er Of Wiilsin the recess ofthe Court, hnally
passed by the Court
Amended objections 10 the account Of Geo
l. SlOeksdAle. lite executor Of Aaroa Stocks
dale, filed and order passed thereon for
hegister to notify said late execator per Daii
before the slst instant. and kxing time 10
answer objections by the 7th Of April
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-03-29

J. T. BrinkerhoH, sole Agent for wes,min.
sier, for Vim. ]. Dixon { Bros. Ladies,
Misses and Children's Shoes. These Goods
are made Of the best material and BY first
class workmen. Before purchasing elsewhere
call and examine stock and be convinced the
goods are good and prices low. No trouble
to show goods.
They are making Shoes at the Westminster
Shoe Factory that for handsome finish and
superior quality will compare with any made
in Baltimore or Philadelphia, at lower prices.
Call and see them, at W. o. Liggei's.
Call and see those beautiful Cloths. Cassi.
mers and Vestings Of our own importation.
II. /. Norris Co.
Silk Hats, broadway styles for Spring 1879.
just received, at j. +. Brnkerhoffs.
We have the only stock of Cloths, CASH.
mers and Nestings ever imported into this
county. H. l.. Norris 4 Co.
Linen Faced Paper Collars, yery wide,
cheap, at j. +. BrinkerhoHTs.
Good news for all in W. o. Liegets adyer.
tisemeut in another colamn.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-03-29

A GYPsEr COsGREss.--Ten bands Of
Gypseys are now concentrated at CRYSTAL
Springs, north of this city. FIVE of whom
made this District their winter quarters.
They are now waiting for other bands 10
join them in kind Of annual convention
before separating for the coming season.
They live in small .snts or cabins. which
they erect whenever night evertakes them
and some Of the bands have sort of an
ambulance wagon in which they sleep
Their acknowledged means Of livelihood
are peddiiug and hone-trading for the men.
and fortnnc-teiling BY the women; but
the policemen think that much Of the
DEMONSTRATING carried on in MARYLAND and
Virginia Turing the past few months, has
been done by the members Of some Of these
g.ngs. SomIimes they have many fine
horses, and at other times only few. but
always ready to trade. The Chief is an old
man, known only by the name of Crabtrce,
who seems to be respected aud obeyed by
all the bands. On the arrival Of some few
more bands, which are expected from the
South and Wcst, they viii separate again
and be .cat'efel all over the country
Wash. S ar,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-03-29

WASHINGTON CouSrY.-A farmers
club was recently organized at Williams
port
John q. Sake was to have lectured in
Hagerstown, yesterday evening.
The chesapeake aud Ohio Canal Is in
good navigable order.
VIM Logan, Esq, has been reappoipted
and confirmed by the Senate as Postmas-
ter at Hag,rstown, Nd.
Hagersiown papers state that the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Co.. think ~
erecting Car Shop In that town.
On Sunday night, in Hagerstowu. a
franc stable was burnt by an inccndiary.
nd smoke-house robbed Of sandry hams
and shoulders last week.
On Thursday morning the sheriff con.
veyed 70 the Maryland Peuitcntiay the
following parties convicted at the recep,
term Of the Circuit Court for this county
john Adams for robbery sentenced for
six years.
George w. Cook, colorcd, convicted Of
larceny, for four years. Hezekiah Holtx.
man, for larceny, for Eve years. John
sadraek, for forgery, for Eve years.
:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-03-29

LANDS TO BE SoLD FoR TAxEs.-We
have before US a copy of the Aiabama
Beacon, published at Greensboro, Alabama.
from which we take the following The
quantity Of land advertised for sale IN this
State for taxes is SO great, that it is aston
ishing that one man can be found who adj
yocates an increase Of the taxes. Yet there
are many such, chiefly, however, among
those who pay no tax.
In the country Of Perry alone, the
quantity Of land advertised for taxes i
stated at near sixteen thousand acres In
some counties--Shelby, for instance--the
quantity, judging from the Tax Collectors
advertisement, was much greater than that.
Much of the land sold for taxes has to be
bought in BY the State. The policy Of
very heavy bufthens upon tax
payers, who are already suffering greatly
from pecuniary embarrassment, cccasioned
BY the loss Of much Of their property BY
DE war, and BY subsequent short crops,
that ofthe last year,-is certainly
bad.
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Dislrict Conf Of "A, Tni,,d S,,,,, a. a,

District Court Of tie United States for he
District Of Maryland, in Bankruptcy,
the matter Of Andrer Grammer, Banknyi.
DisrEicr OF MARYLAND, IS;
THlS is TO give notice, tina, on the 20ih day
Il of March, 1874, q Warrant Of bankrupt.
cy Wis issued out Of the District Court Of the
United States for the District Of Maryland,
against the estate Of Andrew Grammer, Of
Westminster, in the county Of Carroll in said
District, adjudged Bankrupt, on his own
petition; That the payment OF any debts and
the delivery Of any property belonging to said
Bankrupt, to him or for his use, and the trans.
fer of any property by him, are forbidden BY
law and that a meeting Of the creditors Of
said Bankrupt, 10 prove their debts and to
choose one or more Assignees Of his estate,
will be held at Court Of bankruptcy, to be
holden at the city Of Westminster, before
Richard b. Normeni, Esq, Register in Bank.
ruptey for said District, on the 7th DAY Of
April, A. d., 1874, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
EDWARD Y. GOLDSBOROUGH,
U. 5. Marshal for said District.
mar 2g.1
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-03-29

The following description Of thkSSer-
soual appearance and speech Of Hon. Wm.
H. Msssisk, in sAe Il. 5. House Of Repre-
ssntailses, Is from the Washington Rspab-
iisan. NJ. sIeriek was oneef the sbIest
Democrats 10 Congress He retired onthe
fourth Of March, succeeded BY Republiesn-
An inlerlnission Of legislative business col.
lowed, after which Judge Merrick, of Mars
land, got The floor. But few of those preseni
ever heard him speak, and many we're disap,
pointed at his personal appearance. A black
froek coat, closely bassoned Al the waist, be-
traying above broad expanse Of ruled shirt
front. long arms. beny fingers. clean sharen
face, narrow shoulders, and slim sWaying
body completed tout sassnsble that did NOT
strike any one favorahly. The debate had
grown dulluDde the influence Of FarnsrDFth !
platilRdes, aud the interest in the proceedings
visihly slackened. People commenced 20
think that the great sensation ofthe session vas
not such great sensation aller all. But Mr..
Merriek had not fairly warmed into his sub
jet before the most eager attention was
evinced.
There was something mes in his delivery,
and, for Congressman, novel IN the eogeney
Of bis thought. His speech parsook less OF
the MODERN forum aud more Of the bench, or
more Of the judicial and less Of the Legislative,
than the galleries are accustomed 70 hear.
His description Of the Satanic Skin with
which Cakes Ames insidiously interested in.
nOeent paFtiesin his neiarions schemes brought
Mephisophelean pictures 10 the imagination,
and his close analysis Of Brooks transactions.
Of Nelson's relations as beneficiary and
business agent with his speculative father-ih-
law, made such an abrupt comparison 10 the
driYeling stump speech Of the preceding
speaker that the audience was f.irly startled
into renewed and more active interest. PEG.
pie then began toappreciate the attEaetiveness
which thorough knowledge Of the subject and
capacity TO deal with il can interpret into le-
gal argument, and enjoyed the enchanting
delight Of tracing link by link the chains Of
logic. Messrs. Eldridge, LAmpson, Shella.
barger, and Farnsworth sof course attempted
interruptions, which Mr.. Merrick met with
such readiness and dignity that in the end be
vas allowed TO proceed without further inter
polaiion. Il can bear interruption, said he,
'.for am an old lawyer AT 4sO his tina
expired, and the most powerful argament o.
the afternoon session was ended. A few mors
OF the same kind at that time would have car
RED conviction TO the hearts Of the majority.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-03-29

The FAMILY QuARREL IN BALTIMORE.
The Baitimors american Is not pleased
withtheappointment Of Washington Booth,
as Collector Of the Port Of Baltimore, vice
John l. Thomas, removed, and thinks the
rules Of the civil service were violated in
this case II is gratifying to see that the
Ameriean is independent enough to say
this much. Abject subserviency to the
appointing power is the prevailing rule,
from which but few partizan Journals have
the nerve to depart The majority of
them obsequiously act upon the principle
that whatever is, Is right" Washington
kilograms say the President has recognized
the Creswell wing, while the Am<rieas
wing has been most decidedly snubbed.
Eddington Fulton, Surveyor, is not 10 be
removed, however, on account of his re-
calcitrant relative. This, at least, is com
mendable in the Apowers that BE-"
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TAXES FOR 1873,

A RE heavy enough without paying high
"A prices for everything you buy. Appre.
eiating this fact the undersigned is determined
to prove tina. the Cash SysieR,' will Justify
"Qfiok Sales and Small Profits"
Ladies', Misses and Children's Shoes.
Mem and Boy's Boots, Shoes and Hats,
Reduced 10 per cent. to suit hard times.
China, Glass, Qneeusware and Housekeeping
Goods Of every kind. the largest and best
stock in the city Of Westminster.
Woodenware, Willowware. Tinware, Stone.
ware. Fine Japanned Ware, knives, Forks,
Spoons. Clocks, Looking Glasses,
Table OIL Cloths. Linen and
Paper Window Shades
and Fixtures, &c.
Choice Syups, Teas, Roasted and Green
Coaees, Sugars, Spices, Extracts. Is.
sences, Soaps, and everything 10
the Grocery Line.
Fine Silver Plated Ware, such as Cas,ors
Cake Baskets, Gard Receivers. Butter
Dishes, Napkin Rings, Butter
Knives, Forks, Spoons, &c.
guaranteed Triple Plated
and al Baltimore prices.
Especial attention is called to nv Shoe
Department, as | intend TO sell everything in
this line a, prices that will defy competition.
No 'rroable to show goods and give prices
Shether you wish to purchase or not. An
examination Of my stock is solicited.
mar 21'u W. o. LlGGET.
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NEWSPAPER BREvIrY.-Varieiy Is the
spice Of life, newspaper life especially.
Variety depends on brevity. Without IL
there can be no variety in the columns Of
the newspaper. Coadsnss Is the rule.
Much in little. The best newspaper edi-
tors generally write the briefest editorials.
Prolix and discursive writer's are Ct only
for the magazines. Terse, sententious ar
ticles, are what is needed in the newspa-
per. The public has neither time for, nor
patience with. rordg essays or column ed
itorials. Reduce them down, to highly
concentrated double compound extract.
Compress volumes into sentence. Give
the kernel without the shell the cream