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The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

New PosroFF1oE.-A postofice has been es-
tablished on the Jarrettsville turnpike, lOtn
district, about seven miles from Towson,
town, and Mr.. Isaac King has been appointeo
nostmaster. The name Of the Office is Sunny
Brook. It will be supplied from Towsontown.
The people in that section have been long want
ing an Office, but have always, heretofore, faii-
ed in their efforts to get one.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

The New RAILRoAD.-A corps of eight engi-
neers, headed by Mr. W. Marks, have been ac-
lively engaged this week in making prelimina-
~ surveys in this county for the contemplated
Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York Rail
road. The line has been definitely located, we
learn, as far as Riddel's Summit, point on the
road leading from Dampman's Hotel on the
Hartford turnpike TO Watkins Tavern. The
survey from Riddell's Summit, was across the
property of John Alexander, crossing the Lit
tie Gunpowder at point not far below Guyto
Mill thence on the south side of Overshot
Branch and the south side of Laurel Brook,
crossing the latter near the junction of Messrs.
Favour, Watson and Moore's lands; thence
through Amos Hollingsworth's, crossing the
Joppa road at Joseph Lees Shops, on what is
called Fallston Summit; thence through the
farms of the late DIR. Thomas Z. Bond, Edmond
Preston, and VIM. NJ. Edelin,.
If the route examined by the engineers
should, upon further examination, appear lobe
practicable, it is believed it will be at least two
miles shorter than any line ever surveyed here
tofore between the Great Gunpowder and Bel
Air. From Mr.. Edelin's the best route to reach
Bel Air it is thought, will be by crossing Win
ter's Run at Waters mill dam, and following
Stony Run Hollow until the line intersects
Hoods survey, which would probably be fol-
lowed to Bel Air.
The difficulties to be overcome in construct
ing the road are said to be great, as it must ne
cessarly cross range of steep hills running
transversely to the course of the road. Some
idea of the heavy character of the work may
be gathered from the statement that some of the
grades between CromwelPs Bridge and Tow
sontown are at least eighty feet to the mile.
The engineers are OF opinion that the work
of grading the road in Hartford county will be
commenced as soon as practicable route is set
tied upon and located.
The nrOsnects for the road seem to be grow
ing brighter every day; and the engineers
should receive every assistance and encourage
ment from our people.-Bel Air Egis, 18TH in
slant.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

SUNDAY SCHOOL CoNvENTIoN.-The Sunday
School Convention to be held at Ashland on
Monday and Tuesday next, bids fair to be one
of the finest Sunday School meetings ever held
in Baltimore county. The Convention opens
on Monday evening. Revs A. N. Gilbert and
Samuel v. Leech, will address the meeting.
On Tuesday morning Rev. Julius E. Gram
mer, D. D., will address the Convention.
On Tuesday afternoon, the childrens meet
ing will be held. Model lessons, object lessons
and black board lessons will be given by differ
ent members of the Convention.
On Tuesday evening Rev. Uriel Graves and
G. s. Griffith, Sr., President of Maryland Sun
day School Union, will address the Conven ton.
The music will be conducted by Prof. Harry
Sanders, of Baltimore.
The exercises of the Convention will be in
charge of Rev. H. c. Smeltz, State Superintend-
ent of Maryland Sunday School Union. We
hope it will be largely attended by all, as it is
entirely undenominational.
All ministers of the gospel and Sunday
School workers are especially invited.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20
JOS. GERMAN,
Landscape Photographer,

xxOrv4r-y ,e~aap.INGS- Ratio. co.
ings- Persons wanting any thing in the aboy q
line Will DO we'll to call and examine speci-
mems. Address, Lauraville P. o. [llec6-ly
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

THE N. C. RAILRoAD.-The Northern Central
Railway, through their English agents, an
nounce an issue of 100000 in six per cent. con-
sOlidated mortgage bonds. The price of issue
will be S74 per cent or e175 per 92O0 bond,
and interest will be payable half yearly in Lon
don, free of all United States taxes. The pres
ent issue is part of consolidated mortgage for
$40, 100000 of which $4,000, 900 is reserved to
provide for the existing mortgage debt of the
company. This mortgage debt is at present
$5,9l9O0O, besides an irredemable annuity of
of 100000 payable to the State OF Maryland in
perpetuity. The proceeds at the present issue
are to be applied in discharge of floating debts
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

"A Mississippi man having recovered $685.
600 for the loss of his wife by railrod acci-
dent, thinks of marrying again and taking his
bride long journey.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

A FARM containing 200 acres, 10 cleared
balance in good timber; good Frame House,
4Ox3O, with back building, and all necessary
outbuldings. Fine young Orchard. Pump at
the door, II miles from White Hall, on the
road leading from Hereford to White Hall.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

LINWOOD FARM, containing 145 ACRES,
2O4 miles from Baltimore, 81 miles from N. c.
R. r. Improvements consist of first class
Frame Dwelling, 80 feet front, an excellent
Pump and Dairy near the house, Staoling,
Granary, Corn House, 2 Poultry Houses, &C.,
&C.. also Tenant House 24x1S feet. 100 ares
under cultivation, balance in timber, large
Orchard and abundance of small fruit.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

SHOOTING AFFRAY.-Between and o'clock
on Wednesday evening shooting affray took
place at Rost's Gardens, on the Belair road,
where picnic was being held. John Rost, the
son of the proprietress, had some words with
party of unruly men, when he was assaulted
and forced to retreat. He jumped over the bar,
however, only producing flesh wound. Rost
then drew a revolver and fired several times at
his assailants, one shot passing entirely through
the jaw from the left to the right side of a man
named James Busey, who was ringleader in
the disturbance. No other damage was done,
and no arrests were made.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

MAsoNIc.-0n the 10th inst, the following
gentlemen were elected officers of Mt. Moriah
Lodge, No. 116, A F. and A. M, of this town,
for the ensuing six months:
Worshipful Master-R. Edwin Hook; Senior
Warden-John Payne; Junior Warden-Dr. j.
W. Hawkins Treasurer-Wm. M. Isaac; Sec
retary--Dr. Samuel Kepler; Tyler-Lewis Vo-
gle.
The report of the finance committee exhibits
the Lodge in a highly fourishing condition.
The above officers will be installed on Tuesday
night next, 23d inst
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

TowsoNTowN M. E. CHURCH, SUNDAY, JUNE
21sT-SECoND QUARTERLY MEETING.-Love Feast
at 81 A. NJ Preaching at IL A. NJ, by Rev.
John Lanahan, D. D., Presiding Elder. Lecture
at 8 P. NJ, by the pastor, Rev. c. Herbert Rich
ardson. Subject, "The Temptation of Eve
All are invited.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

CANTON TRADE IrEMs.-The chemical works
at Canton burn 5000 pounds of crude sulphur
daily, and the Canton sugar refinery takes in
Is, 900 gallons of West India molasses every
day, from which they turn out $4,000 pounds,
or in other words 200 bbls. &C sugar and $50
bbls. clear syrup. Flack's distillery, at the
same place, has storage capacity for $4,000
bushels of grain, and a reservoir that holds
$50 900 gallons of whisky. Sixty men are en-
ployed, and 1,O80 head of cattle are fed from
the sion.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

FOR sALE-A FINE COUNTRY RESI-
DENCE, WITH Is ACRES OF LAND, miles
from Baltimore, between the York Road and
Charles Street Avenue. Barn, Stables, Carriage
House, Ice House, Spring House and all neces-
sarv outbuldings. Good water and fine grove
of shade trees; also abundance of fruit.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20
LOCAL MATTERS.

MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL SocIETY.-A meet.
ing of this society was held in Baltimore on
Tuesday last, to arrange for the fall exhibition,
which begins the 9th of October, a nd con
tinues four days. The resignation of General
Geo. S. Brown, of Baltimore city, member Of
the executive committee, was received and ac
cepted. John Rush STREET. of Hartford county,
was elected to the vacancy. Some additions
were made to the rules, and a premium list
agreed upon amounting in the aggregate to nine
or ten thousand dollars. 1t was agreed to have
racing, or trials of speed, only during three
days of the exhibition, viz three trottiug races
on Wednesday, two on Thursday and one,
running race, on Friday is for piece of silver
valued at 5000 single dash, one mile horses
to be ridden by members of the Maryland
Jockey Club welter weights, post stakes. This
race agreed upon at the instance of Mr..
Merryman, and from the discussion during its
consideration it was expected the race would
draw large number of people to the exhibit
ton. There are to be five entries for each of
the trotting races, each to pay ten per cent for
the privilege of entering, except for the race
for horses that have never beaten 2.35.
During the consideration of the subject of the
trial of speed Mr.. Davis said he regarded it as
illigitimate to appropriate the money of the So
ciety for horse racing but it was necessary
to do so in order to get large attendance, he
would waive any objection that he might other
wise have.
1t was decided to offer sweepstake of 800
for the best home thoroughbred or imported
stallion, and like stake for the best heavy
draft stallion. The horses taking the sweep
stakes are not to compete for the smaller pre-
miums. The sweepstakes offered for stations
last year were struck from the list. For work.
ing oxen the premiums were raised from $50 to
500, to range as follows: First premium, $50;
second do, $50; third do, $40. A premium of
$50 was offered for the best ten acres of corn
There was but little other change made in the
premium list as offered last year. All entries
of live stock are to be made on or before the
21st of September. 1t was agreed that any
person making fraudulent entries shall be ex-
PEELED and prohibited from exhibiting thereaf-
ter. Where there is no competition for premi-
um ten per cent. of the premium money is to
be retained by the association. The co;nmittee
on grounds, exhibition hall, &C., has been in
creased, and now consists of Joseph H Rieman
chairman, r. F. Maynard, W. S. G. Baker, Jno.
Merryman and c. K. Harrison. Change was
also made in the committee track, which
now consists of Geo. B. Millgan chairman,
Geo. P. West. C. T. Cockey, 6. H. Elder and
Adolphus C. Cook.
Richard F. Maynard will be the marshal, and
W. D. Breckenridge, of Govanstown, saperin-
tendent OF exhibition hall. The Grafton will
be delivered on Thursday. Senator Thurman,
of Ohio, has been invited for this occasion, but
has not as yet definitely decided to come.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

FISH IN LAKE RoLAND-A DISAPPOINTED PAR
TY.-The Baltimore Sun, as we have before
stated, has published some very "6shy" stories
with reference to the black bass in Lake Ro-
land, &C., all of which we have doubted. In
support of our opinion that there are no bass
in the Lake, we publish the following from the
Gazette Of Monday last: "The disciples of the
venerable Sir Isaak muster pretty strong in
Baltimore as elsewhere, and in anticipation of
rare sport party of gentlemen arraigned for
an excursion to Lake Roland on Friday last in
order to enjoy the "fne bass fishing" The par
ty comprised DR.. Schwartz DR.. Chas. R. Pue,
Mr.. Samuel W. Thomas and Mr.. Mason, of Vir-
ginia. Some of the gentlemen keep supply
of fishing apparatus at all times sufficient for
ordinary occasions, but this (based on the
newspaper statements) was to be an event in
their piscatorial adventures of an extraordna-
ry character, and it was determined that the
outfit should be complete one. The party
cordingly visited an establishment where fish
ing apparatus is supplied and procured an ex-
tensive outfit. Nothing was overlooked; fine
rods, lines of various sizes, assorted hooks
(some expressly for bass) and other articles on
ly known to professional anglers were included
in the stock. DR.. Schwartz provided himself
with two busheI bag and another of the party
with mammoth market basket. The excur-
sion had been planned several days before and
numerous requests for string of bass had been
received from various friends of the gentlemen,
to all of which they had replied by generously
promising to furnish all that could be eaten
Anticipating haul they had proffered gifts of
bass to many others. By the early morning train
of Friday they were whisked over the Northern
Central to the margin of the beautiful lake.
The picturesque scenery around was overlook
ed in the excitement of the bass fishing and a
boat was at once procured, in which the excur-
sionists were rowed to the fishing grounds. 1t
was a scorchingly hot day, but even this was
for the time forgotten, and lines were hastily
prepared, baited and thrown over. A "bite"
was soon experienced by one Of the party, and
on drawing in his line he found that portion
of it and the hook had disappeared. This is
supposed to have been whale, as it was the
only "bite" that rewarded any of the patient,
or impatient anglers during the entire day
One portion after another of the lake was Wis
tied, but with the same result At noon DR..
Schwartz became disguised, and took his de-
parture. The others determined, one of
them said to "test the thing thoroughly" re-
mained hoping against hope, and persevered in
their efforts with a determination and zeal
worthy of better cause and more gratifying
results. Every foot of water was fished over,
and various kinds of bait used, but not bass,
nor cat, nor gudgeon, nor perch, nor even an
eel was found. The only thing brought to the
surface at all resembling fish were about for
ty minnows from an inch to three inches in
length. At six o'clock the "sport' was aban-
doned, and the weary, sunburnt, disguised fish
erman returned to the city"
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20
IH e U ZAA . Il Y H
e 4 e e & e e
Oldfield's Excelsior Pump !

TTHE undersigned has hand about 900 feet of
L choice White Oak Pump Stock which has been III
spring water sufficient length of time to free it from
teed not give unpleasant taste to the water His
arrangements for preparing Pump Stock in the above
manner are most ample and complete, and he will al
ways be prepared to put up THE EXCELSIOR PUMP
at short notice.
Always on hand all kinds of Pump Fixtures of the
very best quality including Leathered Buckets for old
pumps, which can be furnished on demand.
Common Wooden Pumps made on the premises where
they to be placed, when desired
All Pumps constructed by the subscriber warrant
ed for one year. After the first year they will be kept
in order by him. for ten years. for the moderate Of
81 per year.
R the Excelsior Pump should not give satisfaction
10 tUtU be removed and the money refunded.
~ Refers by permission to Robert r. Boarman, Esq
Towsontown. Orders by mall in person, attended to
promptly. VIM OLDFIELD, PUMP MAKER,
May %, IA -ly+ Fountain Green, Hartford Co., Md
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

ALARM OF 173 ACRES, near Sweet Air, Z
miles from Baltimore, on the Manor Road, near
Jarrettsville Turnpike, (near the Pennsylvania
and Maryland Central Railroad when built,)
and adjoining lands of Edw. O. Donovan, Benz.
r. Powell, Asael Wilson and others. Good soil.
40 acres fine timber. Commodious Dwelling
House, Good Barn, with Stabling, and other
outbuildngs. Fine choice fruit, such as Peach
es, Pears and Cherries. Situation healthy, and
good facilities.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

WoMANs FOREIGN MISSIONARY SocIETY.-An
auxiliary branch Of this Society was formed at
Towsoutown on last Sabbath afternoon. Ad-
dresses were made by Miss Belle Hart, Correspond
ing Secretary Of the Baltimore branch, and Rev.
G. Herbert Richardson. The Society was organ
lied with membership of Al persons, and it is
intended to make a thorough CANVASS Of the town
and to endeavor to enlist the women of Towson-
town in the movement. Committees to this end
have been appointed, and we trust will meet with
a favorable reception. The officers of the Soce-
ty are, President, Mrs NJ. A. Shealev; Vice Pres
idents, Mrs DR.. Jarrett, Mrs. John T. Ensor, Mrs.
Gideon Herbert, Mrs. Samuel Pinkerton Re-
cording Secretary, Miss Olivia T. Moore; Cor
responding Secretary, Miss Alice Mckee; Trea-
surer, Miss Clara Curley.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

A FARM OF 46! ACRES, in Green Spring
Valley, with good improvements, 10 miles from
Baltimore, on Western Maryland Railroad.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

l4ACRES OF LAND, near Sweet Air, with 2
Dwellings, Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shops,
Stables, Ice House, Carriage House and other
outbuildings, Orchard and good water on the
premises.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

ALARM OF 80 ACRES, situate on Philade-
phis Roa5-.la ,oiiae gUos, 9,~eInng House CO..
tanning 6 rooms, with good cellar; all necess-
nv outbuildings, Barn, Dairy, Corn House. Met
House, &C., with spring o: good water nes
the House, convenient to schools, churches
mills, &c.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20
Shealey's S Old Stand :!

A THE ABOVE POPULAR STORE CAN
N ALWAYS BE FOUND A
Full and Complete Stock of Goods
Suitable to the Country Trade.
We name in part,
DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS GENERALLY
HARDWARE FOR BUILDERS USE,
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES,,
FLOUR OF THE BEST GRADES,
CONFEC IONERY, SEGARS, TOBACCO,
CHINA AND QU QUEENSWARE,
READYMADE CLOTHING,
HATS AND CAPS,
FEED OF ALL KINDS,
AND PRODUCE GENERALLY.
Also, PATENT MEDICINES,
And IN fact everything that ought to be found in
soeU- supplied Store.
NS-We shall keep stock of the best goods
to be found in the market, and will sell at pri-
ces to suit.
Thankful for past liberal patronage we solc-
it a continuance of the same.
Gg- Goods Delivered Free of Charge.
M. A. SHEALEY Il SON.
June ely.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

SIXTY ACRES OF LAND, situate in Middle
River Neck, two miles from Philadelphia road
and adjoining Ebenezer Church. Improve
ments consist of a comfortable Dwelling. Fruit
in abundance.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

A FINE DWELLING containing 10 rooms,
with 3 ACRES OF LAND, on York Road, near
Govanstown, Alarge number offruit and shade
trees, good water and all necessary outbuildings.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20
N o T I G E.

Also, FINE NATIVE WINES, CHOICE Ll-
oU0RS, CIGARS, &C., &C. @- cali Is So
licited. lMay ID"
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

HANDSOME AND HIGHLY IMPROVED
FARM OF 25O ACRES near Towsontown.-
Will be sold entire or in tracts, to suit purchas-
ers. First class residence, with modern i'm
provements Barn, Carriage House, Ice House,
&c, &C., number of Springs of good water and
fruit of all kinds.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20
Richmond Market Column.
FergusOn's Shoe Factory,
No. Il2 Garden street,

II T. i A l l. = i y X T.,
3l4 N. Howard St., near Richm ond.
You will save money by buying your own
and your children's Shoes direct
from the manufacturer.
Plain Extra
A sample of our prices: Finish. Finish.
Ladies' Fine Foxed But. Boots ....$3.OO $3.50
Eng Lasting" 80. 2.So goo
" Lace .... 200 2.25
Foxed Lace do. 2.25 2.50
Kid French Goat But. do. 1926 375
French Calf Morocco do. 2.25 2.75
Children's and Misses fine Button and School
Shoes in great variety; infants Turn Cacks,
all colors and qualities, from 30 cts. up. We
manufacture our shoes from the very best I'M
ported Stock, and have the work done under
our own supervision, and can therefore guar
antee satisfaction in Fit, Style and Durability,
not to be surpassed, If equaled.
r. FERGUSON,
Wholesale Mandatory, liz Garden st.
RETAIL STORE, 314 N. Howard st., near
Richmond, Baltimore. (Jan. 1O,74.-ly.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

ALARM OF 35 ACRES, "a miles from Balti-
more, on Old York Road AZ miles from railroad
Improvements good.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

A GOOD FARM of $50 ACRES, 80 acres in
timber, Is miles from Baltimore and half mile
from Glencoe Station, N. C. R. R. Good Dwell
ling, Barn and other outbuildings. Fruit in
abundance.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

A TRACT OF 244 ACRES, one mile west of
Reisterstown, good meadow land, well watered,
a stream passing through it and good spring
on the premises.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

A TRACT CONTAINING 17O ACRES OF
LAND, binding on the York Turnpike, 10 miles
from Baltimore and near Timonium, on North
ern Central Railroad, and within half a mile of
Lutherville. This is recognized as containing
excellent Iron Ore in abundance.
Also, tract of about acres, with TAVERN
HOUSE adjoining the above.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

FOR SALE-A FIRST GLASS RESIDENCE
IN TOWSONTOWN, room 19x15, lot 122x15O
feet, fruit, shade trees and shrubbery.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

HANDSOME COUNTRY RBsIDENCEl2
miles from Baltimore, near Texas, on N. C. R..
r. also nes Jhe York turnpike road, dwelling
4oxS2, two, cory. and attic, containing 10 rocns,
with GqdiHg %na f1git isx2S Subj under ire
buildj@ u'' an
oSS.NE coTrAc61NT NTowsoNTowN, with
a9llent wseer,
1Rppiy to HENiY L. BOWEN.
April Is.-fs1E Jea1 Estate Aent. Towsontown
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

ALARM OF $50 ACRES, miles from Tow
sontown, near Dulaney's Valley Turnpike, fair
improvements, excellent land, good neighbor
hood. Terms easy; ] cash, balance in two or
four years.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

A FINE FARM in Western Run Valley,
containing 95 acres of good land, improved by
large stone dwelling containing rooms and
cellar; barn, stables, barrack, dairy, &C., &c. !;
excellent water and good orchard; situate is
miles from Baltimore by York turnpihr road /;
near Philopolis P. o., n. c. R. r.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

HOUSE AND LOT in Reisterstown i'm
provements consist of dwelling, containing
rooms and attic, good cellar, stable and other
outbuildings; excellent water at the door,
excellent garden with fine fruits, &c.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

&"~8ES1DENcE AT VA VfRhY~ssn
X TI This cWUnstantiy Wa,a on land Hydrants Bath
- - Iuos, water Closets, Wash stands si',u ~"
copper and Iron Boilers, Lead and Tron 't%ns' p;
RTMps TMpsr>iRSAnMMGEs, nM, STOVES AND FURNACES
Feb bbopDng olI Promptly Attended to.-sx
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

Also, 800 ACRES, on Dover road, 13 miles
from Baltimore; good frame dwelling with 8
rooms good outbuildings 81 acres in fine
timber choice fruits in abundance.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

A HANDSOME COUNTRY RESIDENCE,
near Texas, N. c. R. r., IL miles from BALTIC.
by r. r., same distance by pike house 4Ox22,
two stories and back building, containing lO
rooms, cellar, &c. The lot contains about acre.
Plenty OF fruit and ornamental snrubbery.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

COLLECTIONS, Conveyancing, Examina:
" ton of Titles, Loans and purchases, and
Sales promptly attended to. Nss~ Terms reG-
sonabLe.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

A number of splendid farms in Baltimore,
Hartford and other counties, ranging in price
from s., ,OU0 to 900.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

A FARM CONTAINING Ill ACRES, 10
acres in wood, balance arabic, on Long Green,
Is miles from Balto., laid off In fields, well
watered, lime stone and kiln on the property I;
fine young apple orchard of 100 trees in bear.
ing and other fruits, large stone mansion 5Ox25,
with 10 rooms; stabling for s horses and 10
cows, and other necessary outbuildings; pump
near the door.
The Baltimore County union., 1874-06-20

25 ACRES, with good frame dwelling, two
stories, with back building and necessary out
buildings; an excellent location for physi-
clan near Owings' Mills, W. NJ. R. R.