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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-24

The Rev. DIR. West, of New Bedford,
once heard that his choir would refuse
to sing on the next Sunday. When the
day came he gave out the hymn: "Come
we who love the Lord After reading it
through he looked up very emphatically at
the choir, and said: ''You win begin at
the second verse. Let those refuse to
sing who never knew our God The
choir sang.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-24
WESTERN MD. COLLEGE
FOR
STUDENTS OF BOTH SEXES,
IN DISTINCT DEPARTMENTS.
Incorporated by Act Of General assembly,
March, 1868.

NNHIS Institution is eligibly located in the
Il healthfnl and Aourishing City Of West
minister, in Carroll county, on the line of the
Western Maryland Railroad, about midway
between the cities Of Baltimore and Hagers.
town.
II is under the special patronage of the
Maryland Annual Conference Of the Metho
dist Protestant Church, but is strictly free
from any sectarianism, either in its course OF
study or rules of discipline.
Male and female students recte in separate
classes, but all have the advantage Of instruc.
ton from every Professor having charge OF
the studies pursued.
The VicePrincipal, (Rev. DR.. Nichols, }
other members Of the Faculty, reside in the
College building, and have constant oversight
Of the Boarding Students.
The Course OF Study is thorough, under o
full and competent corps of Instructors
The Tenth Semi. annual Session, will begin
on MONDAY, FEBRuARY Sd, and end on
THURSDAY, JuSE 10Th, 1878.
EXPENSES op SESSION:
Board, Lodging, Washing, Fuel and
Light .................."......... $1,000
Tuition in Preparatory Department 1850
Tuition in Collegiate Department. 5000
Naturalization fec payable on enter
ing the Collegiate Department.. 500
Instruction in Music with use of
lnstrumentsl .........,................... $500
Instruction in Drawing and Painting
water colors) ............,.,............ 1000
No extra charges for any study in the Reg.
ular Course.
PAYMENTS:
0ne-half at the beginning of the Session /;
the other, April l4th, 1878.
Books and stationery purchased of the Col.
lege must be paid for on delirery
For Catalogue and Circular containing full
information, address
J. I. WARD, PRINCIPAL,
dec 2l-h WestmiRster, Nd.
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TAXES FOR 1873,


A RE heavy enough without paying high
"A prices for everything you buy. Appre.
ciating this fact the undersigned is determined
to prove that the "Cdsh Systemr will Justify
"Qnick Sales and 'sSmda Profits"
Ladies', Misses and Children's Shoes.
Mems and Boys Boots, Shoes and Hats,
Reduced 10 per cent. to suit hard times.
China, Glass, Queensware 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 Syrups, Teas, Roasted and Green
Cofees, Sugars, Spices, Extracts, Els.
sences, Soaps, and everything in
the Grocery Line.
Fine Silver Plated Ware, such as Castors,
Cake Baskets, Card Receivers, Butter
Dishes, Napkin Rings, Butter
Knives, Forks, Spoons, &c,
guaranteed Triple Plated
and at Baltimore prices.
Especial attention is called to my Sohe
Department, as intend to sell everything in
this line at prices that will defy competition.
No trouble to show goods and give prices
whether you wish to purchase or not An
examination Of my stock is solicited
mar eft W. o. LIGGET.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-24

Two Irishman travelling on the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad track came to a
mile post, when one Of them exclaimed !:
thread aisy, Pat here lies a man who was
los years old-his name was Miles from
Baltimore.
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0ait and 9unlor.


Pat T At Mullooncy having been impaneled
in a case, was, with the rest Of the Jury,
cautioned by the judge as they were about
70 adjourn for dinner, not to speak to any
person nor to allow any person 70 speak to
them concerning the case in progress.
Pat was impressed with this warming.
On turning the first corner he encountered
Mike H., who wanted to speak to him
about digging well. Pat gave him a
wild glance and passed. on Mike followed
him, and seizing him by the arm, said;
Man alive what is the matter with
you2 Are You crazy p
Pat freed himself from Mixes yice-like
grasp, and planting terrible blow between
Mikes eyes, hurried home to his frugal
meal His troubled look alarmed his
wife.
In the name Of all the saints, Patrick,
dear, what's the matter with We p
He made no reply, but, shaking his
head, looked more distressed than ever,
and commenced eating in a hurried and
most voracious manner. She ran TO a
neighbor to have him come and see her
husband As they entered the back door
Pat shot ont at the front. The neighbor
followed Pat started on a run, reached
the courtroom four lengths ahead, and
enseonced himself in the jury-box, greatly
relieved. A moment after court was re-
opened in came poor Mike, both peppers
closed, accompanied by Constable Hoag-
land with . writ for Pat. Not daring to
serve process there, the officer called the
attention Of the sheriff 10 the matter.
The sheriff, in turn, notified the Judge.
The judge asked Pat to explain. Pat rose
with trepidation, and said
May i PLACE yer honor, didn't you tell
Us not 70 spake to any one, nor allow any
one ~ sphake wild us !? and sure Mike was
bound % shpake to me, and the only way
| could get out Of il was 10 give him a
mild whack between the eyes--for wasn't /
bound to obey the court? p
Of course he was. The Judge was
sound and Pat wassalIowed to 20 his way.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-24

Are blacksmiths who make living BY
forging, or carpenters who do little
counter-ftting, any worse than men who
sell iron and steel for living
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-24

evil you take this woman to be your
wife n "Well, Squire was the reply,
'syou must be green un to ak me such a
question as that. Do you suppose I'd be
such a plaguey fool as to 90 to the bar
hunt and take this gal to the quilting fro
lie, If, 1 warn't sartin and determined to
have her2 Drive on with your business -
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-24

Tom Tit remarked that the Ohio River
had remarkably long face aHow sop
inquired one aWhy it is twelve hundred
miles from its head to its mouth
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-24

The following lines, entitled Clerical
Error" appeared in an English paper
apropos to the recent marriage Of the
princess
'sHigh Parsons would have couples larry
When they proposed to wed in Lent
But whyg The sooner people marry,
The sooner, mostly, they repent.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-24

A negro was put upon the stand as a
witness, and the Judge inquired il he nm
derstood the nature Of an oath. aFor
certing, boss, " said The citizen; s'ifIswear
to lie ! must stick to himl'
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-24

Among the conditions Of sale BY an
Irish auetioneer, was the following aThe
highest bidder to be the purchaser unless
some gentleman bids more.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-24

A Connecticut editor having been elect
ed fence viewer, calls on all having fences
to be viewed to bring them 10 his Office
under penalty of the law
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-24

An exchange tantalixes its readers with
this atrocity Have you heard Of the
man who got shot2' ''Got shot No,
how did he GET shot " @He bought them
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PRICE $50 PER TON.
]. J. TURNER 4 CO.,
AZ Pratt Street, Baltimore.

FOR SALE ny
Grimes & StoufFer, Westminster, Nd.
Zimmerman a Shultz, Sykesville, Md.
W. II. b. Dorsey, Mt. Airy, Md.
Samuel +. Grove, Ridgeville, Md.
McComas L Bro, Hoods Mill, Md.
Z. A. Talbot, Ellicott city, Nd.
Biggs 4 Albaugh, Rocky Ridge, Nd.
VIM. III. Todd, Utica Mills, Nd.
Thos. +. Cover, Double Pipe Creek, Nd.
mar 22-3m
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:. MORTIMER HURLEY,
DENTAL NOTICE.

DR. GEO. s. FOUKE, Dentist, offers his
~ services at his Office.
westminster-every Monday, Tuesday and
Saturday
Emmittsburg Fourth Wednesday After
noon till Thursday Afternoon.
Mechanicstown-F Thursday Ailer-
noon and Friday.
Rocky Ridge-tirst Wednesday Afternoon.
Double Pipe Creek-First Thursday.
Middlehurg-Fi Friday.
Uniontown- Second Wednesday Afternoon.
Taneytown-Second Thursday Afternoon
and Friday.
Union Bridge-Third Wednesday Afternoon
and Thursday Forenoon.
New windsor-T Third Thursday Afternoon
and Friday Forenoon. feb %
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-24

Jones says he always gives Mrs. Jones
her own way because lis the only thing
he has 10 give her
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-24
CIRCUIT & REIFSNIDER,
ATT0RNEYS-AELAW AND SO
LICIT0RS IN CHANCERY,
WESTMINSTER. ND.

WYE have formed copartnership in the
w practice Of Law in the Courts of Car
roll and Howard counties, and will promptly
attend to all business entrusted to our care.
Particular attention paid to Collections and
procuring DEGREES for the sale Of Real Estate.
Also, Applications Filed for Back Pay and
Bounty due heirs Of deceased soldiers.
Office adjoining the residence of CHAs. I.
REIfsNlDER no soft
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-24
|]oeiir QriIlss.


A" tfN " t.A 'NtsF p - #NNt+A~ Nv "-f
I.i|i takcr owned fighting dog,
asindle, coarse. haired brute,
Whose chief delight was 70 engage
u canine dispulci
An ilIeonltiiioned, vicious, cross,
Siph-tailed, hnre-lIpped, cFop'eared
And Fea'cyed canine nuisance,
b the ueigtpoFing CANNES feared,
Bills dog came down The street on
Diagonal dos.trot,
A looking I'af some other dog,
For whom 70 make i hot
When. 81 d scruhhy looking brute,
His vision chanced to fall,
Staring FROM out looking.elass
That leaned against wall.
BiIl's doc surveyed that strange canine,
With sinister regard,
Aud doubted ifheld ever seen
A dog look quite so hard
The more be eazed, the less respect
He felt within him stir,
For that d6moralized, cross-e rsined
And hangdog looking cur
That stranger dog returned Bill's dogs
Insulting stare, IL kind,
Which tended to still more disturb
Bill 5 canine piece Of mind
With every bristling hair along
HIS back. he fercelv frowned,
And curled his tail until it raised
His hind feet from the ground
And showed his teeth and cooked bis ears
And otherwise behaved
gmpertinently, as dogs do
Whose instincts are depraved;
But all his hostile signs were met
By signs as hostile, quite,
And Bill s dog felt himself compelled
To sink away, or fight
He flew into that looking glass
With all his might and main
Filled with chagrin aud broken glass,
He soon few out again.
Reflection showed Bills dog that he
Had got into a scrimmage,
Through indignation at the sight
OF his own odious image.
The knowledge Of his aspect quite
Destroyed his selfesteem;
For the hideous reality
Surpassed his widest dream.
Life lost, at once, all charm for him,
50, niournfully, he steered
Into Q neighboring sausage.shop.
And never re-appeared-
The moral Of this doggerel
Is obvious, trust;
For there is moral lesson in
Bill Bakers dog disgust
Il some men knew how they appear
10 others, they would hide
Themselves within sausage shop
That's, they'd suicide.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-24

Fla topper and gallon Of whiskey were
left together, which would be draak first
An answer i requested.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-24

Why i tlle letter $ Injurious to orch
ards 7 Because Il makes our apples sour
apples
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-24

did you present your account to the
defendant inquired lawyer of his
client.
II did, sir
sand what did he say p
she told me to go to the devil
Sand what did you do then?''
"Why, then | came to you.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-05-24
PROVISION HOUSE,
NEAR ODD FELLOWS HALL,
MAIN STREET, WESTMINSTER.


YNHE undersigned, having just completed
Il his large Provision House, -
begs leave to inform his patrons y
and the. public generally, that he LEX
is prepared to furnish all kinds of
FRESH MEATS.
in season, at any time in the day. Also keeps
constantly on hand
C5raed Beet, Bacon, Lard, Chip Beef
Bologna Sausage;
in fact everything required to supply first.
class table. He intends to make il special
part Of his business to keep the best Meats the
market viii afford. He has in his establish
ment large Baltimore Patent Refrigerator,
which keeps Meat perfectly fresh and pure for
any length of time desired, so that choice
Meats can be obtained at any time without
risk Of getting soured article.
After several years experience he finds that
the only safe method TO conduct business is
upon cash principle; he will therefore sell
strictly and only for cash. With thanks for
the kind patronage heretofore extended he
respectfully solicits a continuance of the same.
Win open on Monday next, the It'll day of
April, 1873.
ap 5-sm" F. A. NORRIS.
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TO FARMERS.
1873, "ExCELsI0R," 1878.

Composed Of 500 pounds % NO. ferhrsaH
GUano, and Is0O pounds Of Soluble PAos.
pkatc Of Lime, bones dissolved In
sxlphEric acid, } Potash and Soda,
Forming the most concentrated, universal and
durable fertilizer ever offered TO the farmer
combining all the stimulating qualities Of Pc
ruvian Gnano, and the ever durable Fertilizing
properties Of Bones. Excelsior is in fine dry
powder, prepared expressly for drilling, and
can be applied in any quantity however small,
per acre and il is the opinion Of many close
calculating Farmers. after Fourteen years ex'
perience in testing il side by side with other
popular fertilizers, that an application Of 100
pounds of Excelsior is equal to from 200 to
300 pounds Of any other fertilizer or guano
offered for sale, therefore is fully 100 to 200
per cent. cheaper.
DeA- Look out for limitations and counter
feits. The popularity of Excelsior has in
duced uascrupuloUs parties in this and other
cities to copy our trade mark, and resort TO
other disk0Rordbte means TO sell their icorfh.
less compounds.
B6~ Farmers should see that erery Bag is
branded as ADORE, tcith the ANALYSIS and
OUR NAME in RED LETTERS, Al
Others are countoteits.
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LUMBER I! LUMBER h


NlAA-A-A-l
II HAVE just returned from the T,,m,
Il Regions--and am now receiving ,ha ~
gest selection Of LUMBER ever egs ,~s 'a'
this place at Reduced Prices, eonsistna y
Yellow Pine, Spruce and Hemlock q
J0lsT AND sCANTLING
Of all lengths and sizes, "A, ia, q. l.,as,
White Pine Boards aud Plank, Yello. Z. ~
White Pine Flooring, Dressed and tjnd,o'ashSs
Notwithstanding, White Pine Cypres, ~
Chestnut Shingles, Walnut and Ash Ro. W
and Plank, Plain and Headed Picketts' 'S SS,o
gle and Plastering I,aths, prime lot az en-,
nut Rails and Posts. Also all the different
KINDS OF COAL
Thinking large sales with small profit. H..
ter than small sales with large profits. Ls NY
concluded to adopt the former as INV eud'
and hope shall be enabled TO carry 4 eu nlI i,
persons in want of anything in my line sir;a !"
me call before purchasing elsewhere. ''''s
EDWARD Lynch
Near Depot, Westminster. Ma
feb 20-tf
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HAvE associated to practice their profes.
III sion in the several Courts in Carroll
comfy. Their Office is at the residence of
Mr.. Baungartner, in Westminster, Md. Mr..
Merrick will be in Westminster during the
Term Of the Courts, and at such other times
as business may require; he may also be con.
suited ut his Office, No. II St. Paul street,
Baltimore Maryland. nov 2s-tf
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R. B. NoRMENT,

A TTOR NE y A TIL 4 W,
nFFICE on Main street, two doors west Of
~ Court, Westminster, respectfully informs
the citizens Of Carroll and adjoining counties
that he viii give prompt attention to all bust
ness intrusted to him, both before the Courts
Of this State and the Departments of the
General Government at Washington, d. C.
Practices in the Courts of Bankruptcy.
jan 4, 1878.
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NOTICE.
To my Friends, Customers and the
Public Generally.
FLOUR AND FEED,

besides splendid line of Fruits, such as
Raisins, Currants, Citron, &C., and am in
constant receipt Of fine fresh OYSTERS,
which sell by the pint, quar- and gallon.
Ihave greatly increased my stock Of Queens
ware, Cedar Ware, Willow Ware, &c. Ny
facilities enable me to offer my stock at rates
which for cheapness cannot be surpassed.
All articles warranted as represented. Come
and see, and be convinced.
n. bah orders not paid for when given,
viii be collected by the driver when the Goods
are delivered, as my terms will be positively
CASH. JOSEPH WOODS,
feb l.tf West End, Westminster.
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Look Herel

GARDS, Circulars, Programmes, Shipping
~ Tags, Bill Heads, in fact everything re-
CURED in the Printing line can be obtained at
the ADVOCATE Office. jan
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-08

The Paris sOir relates the following
story;
Nine Bonncau, living IT. - sac Des'
eartes, was sitting IN her .parlor low
days since, awaiting her husbands re,
turn to dinner, when a man OF Wild and
haggard appearance entered, and, seat
ing himself opposite her, addressed her
IN the following terms, 81 am a great
doctor. / can eflectually cure all head
aches. have heard that you suffer
from that cause. and ! am come to cure
YOU" The lady, perceiving that she
had TO deal with madman, prudently
seemed to fall into his humor, anc asked
him what was his method OF treatment
"Simple enough, Madame, said he,
drawing q razor from his pocket. l
cut Off the head, and then, after having
well cleaned it, i replace it upon the
shoulders" Upon this he prepared to
suit the action TO his words. Nine
Bonneau, with great GOODNESS and pres
ence of mind, professed her readiness
to submit to the operation, but sug-
gested that she should fetch towel from
the next room to prevent her dress from
being stained. Her visitor assented to
the reasonableness of this suggestion,
and she left the room, locking the door
behind her. Upon her return with some
police officers, they found that the un-
fortunate maniac had cut his own throat,
but not fatally. II was ascertained that
he had escaped from lunatic asylum
at Clermont les Pres, and had been
vainly sought for during a whole month.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-08
PUBLIC LEDGER.
Nrw ISSUES ARISING.

The issues oil poihicai partes h"fo
nearly all been settled, either by the
sword or by subsequent legislation. 10
be Republican signifies adherence to
an administration more than to any
written or well known set Of principles
To be a Democrat, when one Is found,
means radical opposition to the political
machinery known as the government.
Slavery is dead, the old time Wing and
Democratic parties have long SINCE
passed away, secession was aited by
strong arms in its cradle, and we have
left a central government known as q
Reuublic. State lines are regarded as .
mere public convenience, like highways
or geographical definitions permitted to
remain, not as right, but by courtesy
mr. forbearance of the general govern
mept Practically and theoretically this
Is one country, undivided and indivisl-
HE All men have consented that 1t
sbould be so, and eorpOrars' guard
would be as safe in any State as Sher-
mans army. The past has been well
blotted out, and incredible changes have
succeeded each other in the last eight
wears. The Republican party is divided
into two wings, and the Democrats ex-
cent in a few States, look on with indif
ference, and scarcely own allegiance to
marty. or claim an interest in any plat
form. The financial problems which
puzzle the government are too compli-
Gated to be understood by the masses,
even if made an issue in any general
election. 1t is we'll known, however, that
while the people care little for the late
of mere names and still less for parties
in the abstract, they are conscious that
new issues must in the nature OF things
arise. and this is one reason that thou
sands of intelligent citizens have, Of late
wears. stood aloof from political organi-
cations and voted as Independents,
calmly awaiting the time when parties
would be so reorganized that they could
feel inclined to array themselves on-one
side or the other. Some very broad
issues have recently been agitated by
the farmers Of the West. The South
may sympathize with the farmers, but
not being subjected to like expressions
from railroad monopolies, viii not make
haste to Join the anti railroad movement
under its present auspices. The South
ern people are inclined from old habits
to mingle in politics, but in this question
they have no interest at stake, and they
will not probably become interested
widely before another Presidential cleo
ton if then. The South is pursuing
policy which, six years ago, would have
been the hight Of political wisdom or
discretion, but human nature cannot
always summon fOrethought and calm
reflection. When new national issues
have sprung MP. and party lines again
been drawn, the Southern people viii
not hesitate to unite with the side which
they believe to be right Bot for the
present the lines are down.
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Art in England.

London Cor. Cincinnati Commercial
The devotion of English girls to art,
and their success, is so great that the
art schools have had considerable diff
culties in the matter of arranging for
models-dificulties of delicaey. The
pupils of all the London art schools are
of both sexes, and the Royal Academy
has long proceeded on the principle that
in drawing from life the sexes must be
separated. But the Royal being very
rich, was able to command as many
models as it pleased; and the same is
the case with the institution at South
Kensiugton. But there are three other
schools which have not equal advan-
tages. Mr.. Poynter was, | believe, the
first to override the objections of the
prudish aud prurient in this matter, and
now there are at least two important
schools where young gentlemen and la
dies assemble TO sketch from the sape
nude human models.