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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

The negroes of Virginia are cons iderably
riled because the Postmaster General an.
pointed the friends of Moseby to Office. and
snubbed the ''loyal colorcd men"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

Ben, Butler is now formally before tho
Massachusetts people. Last Friday, at A
dinner, in Boston, he Justify defended Inc
salary grab, and then "squarely announced
himself candidate for Governor"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

The Modocs having been disposed of
50 far as actual war in concerned tn Sioux
Indians in Minnesota are becoming inter
estlng. They seem determined to prevent
the surveying ofthe route for the Northern
Pacific Railway through their reservation,
and as they form a large and warlike tribe,
may give much trouble. Gu Tuesday
they attacked surveying party, but were
repulsed BY the escort after four Of the
indians bad been Killed
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

PROCEEDINGS OF COMMISSIONERS. The fol.
lowing proceedings of the County Commits
sioners, on Tuesday, the 10th inst, took place
after the report published last week was made
up:
Ordered, That the Clerk advertise for pro
posals to build a mudsil bridge over Pipe
Creek, on the plank road, giving dimensions,
&c.
Ordered that Jos. H. Hoppe, proceed to
examine dimensions ofbridge over Pipe Creek
and Mt the same time examine bridge at Bos-
tian's Mill.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

CENTENARY NJ. f. CnrRcH. Sunday, June
I'D. Services at l0l A. NJ. and SIP. NJ.
Preaching by the Pastor Rev. G. Herbert
Richardson. The Congregation having fin
ishcd the furnishing Of the church BY provid-
ing each Pew with cushions, book rack and
hymn books, propose to consecrate the Church,
and Parsonage property to God discharged OF
all debt and linbilifies The Services Of the
day viii be appropriate to The ocession.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

MORE RAIIRoAD FAcuITIRs.-- The first
through train from Frederick city to Balti-
more, passed over the Western MARYLAND
Railroad on Wednesday morning. Mr.. Sam
mel jackson, the conductor, is spoken Of rs
courteous and attentive gentleman. The fare
between Frederick and Baltimore is $500.
Between Frederick and Westminster $l.35.
This seems out Of proportion to the through
fare. We submit to the Railroad authorities
that they will find their profit in cheap fare.
One dollar between Westminster and Frcder-
lex would seem to be ample, if through fare
does not discriminate against the way stations
and in favor Of Baltimore. We call public
attention to the tins table in another column.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

At the late charter election in New
London, Connecticut, the Democrats SVEN,
the field and captured the city govern
ment. 4 good sign.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

II may interest our readers, says the
New York Erpsess, to know that Henry
Hergh, the celebrated President Of the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty 10
Anlmals, u strongly in favor Of the whip
ping-post for human beings lie resided
In Turkey and Russia for some time, and
was there told that the man who was once
whipped or bastinadoed for crime rarely
ever repeated Il
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21
FOR SALE.

a Second hand World Reaper and Mower
"A combined, in good order, Cor ST5; also
. second-hand Hubbard Mower IN good order,
low for cash.
WAGNER 4 MATTHEWS.
june 2l-2w
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21


COMMENCEMENT. The commencement ex.
eFeises Of Western Maryland College were
Sssses.e-f on Sunday morning, June l4th, with
the BaecalauFeate sermon, BY Rev. y. T.
Ward, President Of the college. In the
evening, the minister appointed to deliver a
sermon before the literary societies having
disappointed them, Rev Mr.. Hammond ably
supplied his place. On Monday evening,
june 10th, the yonng ladies Of Che Browning
Literary Society held their anniversary in the
college chapel. The entertainment consisted
of original essays rehearsals, readings and
music. The rehearsal of isabella of Aus.
tria' by Sallie Grouse, deserves particular
mention, as being worthy Of an older and
story Of Venice by Miss Ida Shriner, was
the writer. Miss May Brockelt being una.
voidably absent on account Of sickness, her
essay, entitled "Air- Castles," was read BY
Miss Mollie Nichols The entertainment re-
hected great credit upon the Society, and
was highly appreciated, as was proved BY the
number Of beautiful bouquets received by the
young ladies from their numerous friends
On Tuesday morning the ssClass Day exer-
cises took place in the college grounds. They
consisted OF the reading OF most amusing
History Of the Class BIZ b. T. Grouse, OF
this place; 1.-THE Prophecy by Miss Clara
Smith; presentation " the "Annals'' 10 class
of "a; reading the Farewell ODE BY Miss
Ida I. Williams, and the PlaatiRg Of the tree
BY the class. On Tuesday evening an Cora
torical Contest between the Webster and
Irving Societies was held in the college chapel.
The gentlemen taking part acquitted them
selves with credit both to themselves and to
the college. The addresses Of I. II. Lewis,
- 4 - Net
entitled respectfully "The Genesis of Art
and 'sThe demands Of the Age" should be
mentioned particularly as master pieces Of
beautiful composition and oratory. On We'd
nesday morning the distribution OF certificates
of distinction took place in the college chapel.
The gentleman appointed to deliver the ora
ton before the several societies at Odd Eel
lows Hall having disappointed them, the
Grafton was omitted. On Thursday morn
ing the exercises of commencement proper
took place in the college chapel.
The following are the names of the grad
yates: Misses. Alice A. Fenby, Mary V.
Nichols, Clara Smith, Ida L. Williams,
Messrs. b. Frank Grouse, Jos. B. GALLOWAY,
Frank W. Shriyer, Trueman Smith and Thomas
B. Ward. Praise is due to each, as all did
we'll.
The yaledictory of Mr.. Ward deserves
special mention, both for its eloqGence and
its graceful delivery. The graduates received
many tokens in the form of wax flowers, and
handsome baskets and bouquets Of natural
flowers. Mr.. Galloway was the recipient ola
box, on which in large letters were the words:
my Own Dear Josey as he appeared The
box was surmounted by a huge bouquet of
Clover, Onions, &c, which created much
amusement. Western Maryland College may
be proud Of the class Of IS. On Thursday
evening the Presidents reception to the Grad
uating Glass, was attended and enjoyed by a
large number of the friends and relatives of
the pupils.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

The Baltimore and Potomac railroad. Il
is now announced, will be ready for use the
last week in June.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21
MARRIED..

On the 4th instant, at Keysyille, by Rev,
Miss Elizabeth Fuss, all of this county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

Democratic primaries in Dorchester,
July 18th, County Convention July 2lst.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

Maryland can muster only 1000 uni.
formed militia. One thousand too many.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21


This sarine been commencement week
Is Westminster. anything relating 10 the
snbieot win 81 interesting to persons en-
ragged In educational pursuits. as wen as
d Parents. guardians and pupils. We
ind thr annexed reflections upon the sub
iect. in lie New York ErDress. which We
transfer 10 our own columns. without en-
dorsine 10 tho full an that il saws
The several colleges Of the country are
il the midst of sheir commencement ex-
crc;ses. and win be for he next three
weeks These occasions arc Of great in
terest to three classes Of people To BOYS
at college; to the graduates seeking their
honors and diplomas, and to those who are
passing through tho ordeal Of an examina-
ton Ii order Is n,aintain their standing in
colIeoe. An these duties and services.
while they are formal enough. arc also most
exciting. In the graduating class, we
comnars ths ssw Graduates with ,hs
l.rge ! number og entries eouy years basare
- gact which ouch, i mint ~ moral
4 4 shows H. layra number who have
e,na, "a T. n. 80 Z, .,,.noa,aan, n,
West Point, the graduates make but
s.au shsre u, tlosa ssls.,sa !, stand ,ha
sossa os examination ma ,l,o..h tbe sll-
~. "a ! ~. I. ,.rua 4, i. ,,r;,.o;;,,ai 81
laass 4 .h.w. 49,, l.v;,v e a;.c;,l;ns
nj svsa. ,,.,t o,;nd,,s,,, - .h;I;,v ~ ,ba
nart e. s,,,,onts con.rss,;ro .ha nrsssn,
,v;,h ,l,e ,.s, n. resnl, i M faro,.bl.
s;.har - Il ,he 90. ,vhen M s,uaants
sn.sy colIars ,he ,l,o,o,obnsss &c n,an.r Z.
s;on o. tbs STRUGGLE y OF tbron.b F;Av
vsa,z IF lima ;udv;nv bv The graduates
wa think has not nrodueed .nv m.rl.sa
;,anvovsment os men !, res,l.s AVIAN !,
Harvard. Yale q Princeton payb.ns
,ha.s ao.h;ra ..,.noo 4 NJ. - =. I,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

4 BAcKwARR S9AsOx.+-I asst Monday. the
18Th Of dune, lnsy be called the Grsf day Of
;g1miuey, IN this latitude, ioj up 10 fbst dsy
~ i'sd not Experienced samwsy iempeFsturf,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

PAETmp1Es. --N0tsithstandingf extreme
cold Of last winter was expected 10 destroy
these fayorite birds, they seem TO be as album
dant as ever, and their CHEEKY "Bob White
resounds from every wheat Geld, or other
convenient cover
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

Droses Of milcli cows and sheep, are fre-
quently passing through this city on the way
70 Baltimore. while numbers Of fat beeyes
are brought here from Baltimore by the
butchers Of this county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

PnocEEDISGs or THE CmcUIT CouRT. The
Court adjourned sine die ON Monday last. The
following cases were closed since our last re-
port:
Friday, June 18Th. mo. 20 appeals. --Da.
vid Wantz vs.. Geo. W. Wimert Smith &
Mekellip for Wantz, Pearson, Jr. for Wimert;
Judgment for appellee.
No. Is appeals. Sarah Wimert Us. David
Wantz Pearson, Jr. for Wimert, Smith L
Mckellip for Wantz Judgment for appellee.
No. AZ appeals. Coppersmith VS.. Dir. ia.
cob hinehart, executor; Smith for Copper
smith, Maulsby for Rinehart Judgment for
appellant.
There being no other cases ready for trial
Court adjourned till Monday morning.
Monday, June i6th.--Court met at o o'clk.
Atter few motions were disposed of Court
adjourned sine die.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

service - Dfaae Lutheran Church, on
Sunday msrnina nest d JOY 0cIofk, Ser
mon hy Rex. ~. u r. Ward.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21
FOR SALE

a Secondhand Mccormick Reaper, in
"A good order. Win be sold bargain.
Analytic GRANVILLE WILSON,
June 2l-sts Westminster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

4 Fnalen haniaFy, paper mill, and an Iron
furnace, gFn wanted II Westminster. Whn
VIII step Into these three lucraflye branches
~ hnsl6esss
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21
WHITE GOODS
ana
LACE GOODS.

"A full assortment Of White Swiss, Cam
"A brics, Victoria Lawns, Piques, valen-
cine laces, Edgings and Embroideries, also
G.impure Laces, Lama Lace Prints, Lama
Lace Sacques, and other fine goods, lust re-
ceived and for sale very cheap for cash, at
J. YlNGLING 4 BROS.
June 2l-2m
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

Westminster Is dcsiitnp Of a pubic hath,
Samp eniarprisipg citizen might make il nay,
IN eqllnp'ihn with . first Glass ionsarial d..
iablishmapi
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

SPRlSKISG THE STREETS. = Over three
hundred dollars have been subscribed by our
citizens towards laying the dust in Westminster,
which with a like sum to be paid by the cor
poration is deemed sufficient and as soon as
the sprinkling machines can be got ready,
they will be set in motion.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

crRRExr Torres. The drouth, as In the
wheat, eat'worm In the corn, the epizoatic,
sprHkling the streets, hay harvest, Western
NJ. College eommeaeement, Raohman's Val
ley Railroad, &C.. 40,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

VINO CAS BEAT IT?-A few weeks since, a
Baltimore county paper published, as great
achievement, an account of teamster in that
county, who, with six-horse team, hauled
little over 6, 900 lbs. of hay. This was beaten,
last Tuesday, by Mr.. John Tracey, of this
county, who with four.horse team hauled
from Bachman's Valley to Baltimore, 1855
pounds Of hay. Where are you, Baltimore
county?
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

DEGREE CoSFERRED.-0n Wednesday last,
the Faculty of Western Maryland College, by
authority of the Trustees, conferred the hon.
orary degree Of Doctor Of Philosophy, upon
Professor James W. Reese, A. NJ. Professor
Of Ancient Languages and Literature in that
institution.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

Now that the warm weather has set in our
citizens should begin at once to purify the
sinks, ,eesspools, pig-pens and outbuildings
around their premises, 10 avoid unpleasant
and disease-breeding odors. The hot weather
adds greatly to the strength of the poisons
which are contained in the vapors from such
places, and by the process of evaporation
distributes the foul gases throughout the sur.
rounding atmosphere. A solution of carbolic
acid, lime, or pulyerized dry earth, applied
beautifully for few days, will correct such
evils.
SHOE MAyUrAcTrRE.--We are pleased to
chronicle the fact, that, among the prominent
industries Of Westminster, the Shoe Factory
Of Lawyer 4 Son is doing large aud increas
ing business. a
Tue EPIzoorIc.-ThIs strange malady has
again attacked the horses Of this region, many
Of which are suffering with il at the present
time.
Efuptrr T.nsse a
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-06-21

The York Zouayes, the Continental Rifle
Company, Of York, and the Glen Rock Zou.
ayes expect TO encamp near Glen Rock on
the 3D., ith and 9th of July
The Cairo bulletin., 1873-03-20
THE RAILROAD QUESTION

The railroad commissioners have been
appointed, confirmed and have entered on
their duties, and there is now general
expectation that tho legislature will NEE ,
the wishes Of the people by some dcflnt G
action on the subject. There appears to
be real desire on the part of the general
assembly to do this although necessarily
slow legislation may have the contrary
appearance. Slow bu. sure seems to be
the motto Of our present lawmakers. and
If this policy results in law W hich will
stand, which may bo counted upon
TO be the protection of the producing
classes, the people will be the gamers. and
will no, quarrel with their representatives
for making haste slowly. a new rail-
road bill was offered in the house on Mon
dayilast, which was referred to the com.
mittee on railroads, and five hundred cop.
les ordered printed. This bill, instead of
fixing rates, makes it the duty 0. the rail-
road commissioners, after certain prelim.
inaries, to do so. The sub stance of the
bill is as folio VS.;
by its provisions the railroad commits
sion are authorized to examine the freight
tariff Of any railroad, and declare what, if
any, OF the rates charged are unreasona.
BILE. They shall then notify the railroad
company OF the rate unreasona Bile, and the
same shall be modified within 20 days. If
the rates are not SO modified, the commits.
sion may apply to any circuit court on the
line OF the road for an order to show
cause why said rate was not mod
med, and the case shall have
precedence of all others on
the docket, and shall be tried by a iury.
and the verdict Of the jury shall be con.
elusive as to the reasonableness or unrea-
sonableness of the rates in question, and
the decree Of the court based on the YER
dict shall be observed for one year from
its date. If the railroad refuses to con-
form to tho rate as there modified, the
court can issue an attachment for con-
tempt and fine the officer or agent who |
does not conform thereto SiOO for each of. |
fence and the party who has paid
moro than the modified rate
may recover three times the amount, to-
zether with $50 for attorneys fees.
The Cairo bulletin., 1873-03-20

IT Is said Morton expects to be tho
coming man Of the Radical party.
The Cairo bulletin., 1873-03-20
THE BANK OF ENGLAND FOR
GERIES.

New York, March l7.-London papers
Of the 30 and 4th are at hand, with the
following details OF the great forgery
on the Bank OF England It was dis
covered on Saturday that bills to an enor-
nous amount had been forged upon all
the principal houses in the city of London.
and that these bills had boen discounted
ut the West End branch of the banl, of
England in Burlington gardens, which
does an entirely different kind of business
from the parent establishment in the city.
Iii intended for the convenience of gen.
tlemen and ladies, and Wes, End trades.
men who might find it inconvenien. TO
journey to the city in order TO transact
their occasional business. 1t lsnut. there
lore, ordinarily concerned with
largo bill transactions of city
commerce, and in consequence il les,
bound by strit regulations in dealing
With any business of that nature thai
might accidentally be brought to il. The
conspirators must have been aware of this
and they laid their plans for approaching
the Bank of England by this weaker nor.
l.on Of its defenses. Warren, mn Ameri.
can, who managed the plot, was IN no
hurry and took care TO gain good footing
before he ventnred on his ultimate enter,
prise. He behaved for some time lust like
an ordinary customer Of cool resources.
lie drew upon his balance and renewed il
but kept 1t always at good figures. After
awhile he deposited some bills. They were
good and genuine bills. Still he was careful
no! TO be hasty, and he continued his
transactions with tho bank until he had
acquired the reputation Of n person on
gagged in legitimate commerce, and thor
ouhg'y trustworthy At length tho mo-
ment came for the presentation of the
forged bills. They were discounted with. |
out hesitation, and the authors of the
fraud had 20 all appearance succeeded in
SAFELY poekeling about one hundred thou. !
The Cairo bulletin., 1873-03-20

and pounds. All their arrangements
were masterpieces of ingenuity and pa
tiencc; but the bills themselves must have
required the greatest amount of labor. In
the first place many of the large firms
upon whom the bills purported to be
drawn are In the habit of using q peculiar
| kind of paper, with certain water-marks
and printed matter. All this would have
to bo initiated, and Ms tho bills were
drawn on moro than one firm there
must have been several such limitations.
There remained the drawing of the bills
and ailixing signatures, and each bill must
have required series of feats in success
iui forging. Some bills were backed by
several acceptors, SO that there might
easily DO as many us half a dozen sigma
lures on single bill; yet the bills were so
perfect that rot one them was questioned
on the ground OF the acceptancos not ap.
pearing genuine. But the men who had
exerted skill, foresight and perseverance
sufficient TO insure unhesi.atiny accent
ance of the forged bills could not escape
ono trivial blunder which revealed the
whole plot. They presented two bills in
which the date Of acceptance had been
omitted. Inquiry was, of course.
mado of the firm whose accent
ancc was thus undated. when
1t was discovered that the bill WAS
not genuine, and the whole series were
then found to bc foigerics. How much
further the plot might have been carried,
1t is impossible to say. Advertisements
are published cautioning banks, brokers,
ana all other persons, against dealing in n
number OF United States iive-twenties,
ten-forty and funded loan bonds. amount
ing IN the aggregate to S237 900, they. it |
is alleged, having been acquired cut of the
forgery. The loss to tho bank Of England
is stated ut ESO,oo0. Tho Rothschilds are
mentioned ms one Of tho firms on which |
the forged drafts are drawn, but no other |
names are given.
The Cairo bulletin., 1873-03-20
AN IMPORTANT MATTER.

A resolution has been adopted in the
Illinois house touching matter Of much
interest TO many towns in the state, among
them our neighbor, CarbonGale. The
resolution refers to a late decision of
the supreme court, by which "all tho acts
OF the general assembly authorizing mu-
nicipal corporations to make donations
for the state reform school arc declared
'unconstitutional and all bonds issued for
such donations, and taxes levied to pay
the same, are declared unconstitu-
tional and void" AS several other
state institutions are affected by the same
decision, it's proposed to appon. com.
mittee composed of member OF both
houses, TO look into the matter and ascer-
tain how the interests of the state arc atlec.
ted by the supreme court decision. Nearly
all the state institutions have been se-
cured to their locations by local sub
scriptions, many towns bidding far be-
yond their means in the competition to
get the asylum, or university or whatever
the institution may be which the state is
thus selling al auction to the highest bid
der. And when i. is secured, in most
instances 1t is found to be a burden
and drawback to the community which
workeds so hard to have it located in their
midst. Its construction invites labor, hut
italso increases ,ae tsx-payng burdens OF
property-holders and there is no cessation
TO these, even If the building remain in an
unfinished state for a long or short time,
thus delaying the benefits expected to be
derived from IT, and while increasing It's
taxes, deprecia,ing itsvalue. Iftheinye.ti.
eating committee shall coincide in the
opinion that the acts by which local sub.
scriPlions were accepted by the state are
void, all local bonds are worthless
and sevsraltowns will have heavy burdens
lifted of them. The burdens will bo
transferred to the state, and will not bo
light, perhaps, even for i,s moro capacious
shoulders But II the result should prove.
the sbolishment Of u perncious custom
the experience would not be too dear.
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The Cairo bulletin., 1873-03-20

THE bill appropriating one million dol
lars to complete the new s,ato.house, has
passed both houses of the Legislature, and
on receiving the signature of the governor,
will become a law Immediately. 1t is
proposed TO begin work on tho building as
soon as the weather will permit.
The Cairo bulletin., 1873-03-20

TUE DOLLAR WEEKLY BULLETIN
John II. Oberly has reduced the subscrip.
tion price Of the WEEKLY CAIRO BULLETIN
- One Dollar per annum. making 1t the
cheapest paper published in Southern Illinois
The Cairo bulletin., 1873-03-20
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GROCERIES,.
CD ZAP GROCERIES

TN Il IN E w SYSTEM.
oRocERtEs RETAfLED AT wHoLEsALr
PRICES FOR CASH.
AT II. {. THiELECKE'S STORE
wAsHISGToN AVENUE. BETWEEN TENTH
AND ELEVENTH STREETS.
sc 'bs. DRY Cuba Sugar for $50
81 " M
~ ne. A coffee Sugar, n. Y. std. 0C
! Prime Rio Coffee for OC
81 Choice " oC
3 Old Government Java OC
Teas and other staple and fancy G,occ.
ries equally ss cheap.
Goods new and ful weight givon. Cali
and try.
The Cairo bulletin., 1873-03-20

Alexander II. Stephens does not in.
tend to give up the edltorShip Of the At.
lants sun
The Cairo bulletin., 1873-03-20
GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN

GEoRGE FRANCIS TRAIN has been
finally declared to be insane, and will be
given IN charge to his friends. What they
will do with him will be an interesting
question.