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ffR. f}R0EanEDK'B CABE,

Some months ago, Cincinnati WIS trying to
buy public pnrk. Tile Durnot Woods, ownod
by the Hon. ". s. Grooabock mud hlH broslior-n-
law, Mr. Il. ". Durnot. weto otforod for that
purpose. Tho Common Council was about to
tako another pioco Of property, but suddenly
accoptod this md paid tho price demanded.
There woro instant rumors OF fraud, but Mr.
GroeBbocks reputation was too strong for suo.
ceasful attack. Tho roguos In tho Council lavo
quarrclod recently, and arc tearing cacll othor'a
alroady ragged regulations tho voriost srctlH
and tattors. Other roputasions, hitherto un-
touched, have suffered too. Among thcm IL
that Of hlr. Groosbcch. It soen,H TINT ho and
Ills brolllor-n-law puL a25,0U0 into tho hands Of
Il roal-cstaio agont to DO used iu disposing Of
tho Dnrnot Woods. 11tB friondn admit tho fact.
This money las lcon tracoa into tho hands Of 4
member of tho Council. Thoro can bo small
doubt TINT It paaBod thonco into tho pockets Of
number of Counclmon. It ia claimed that the
925, 600 was but tho agents feo, mud that tho
owners OF tho property know nothing Of tho use
he mado Of It. But mon who wish 10 aoll ronl
estate do not givo heavy doHceurs to thcir agents
bofore tho latter have closed tho bargan. Tho
character OF tho Council was notorious. It
sooms scarcely credible that Mr. Groesbecls
should hive supposed TINT tho money waB to be
lawfully rsed. On the other hand, lo Is wealth,
enough to DO above such temptations, and lie
has hithcrto borno q spotlesH character. We
trust ho may ctoar Aimaolf Of tho unworthy
charge, but tile sorrowfu facts hero cited soon
to estabIiBh p,Jnla fucie caHe against him.
, 1874-03-09

Both Houses Of tho Iowa Legislature have
passed tho Railroad Bill, which originated in the
State Sonate by a vote Of % to 4. Ii divides the
roads Of tho State into three classos, aud euacts
directly without tho intervention Of Board Of
Commissioners, aB in Illinois, the rates that may
DO charged, in each class, for freight and pabson-
gors. These rates are cents, 9N coutB, md 1
cents. respectively, for passengers. A. fund OF
$40, 600 Is plucod in the Governors banda to de-
fray tho expenses Of prosecuting railroads that
infringe the law. When damages are sustained
by any one, ho may recover five times its
AMOUNT.
, 1874-03-09

The New York Supreme Court IL now hearing
curious case. L. Fl, WootIen and othor Dutch
boudholdors Of tho 81. Paul i Pacific Railroad
are tue Plaintiffs aud that corporation was tho
original defendant. The testimony hithorto tax
cn LAS now brought Secretary Robson in as do
fonlant. That fine old sca-dog appears as
pawnbrokor. Tho fao's In tho case, Us thoy arc
shown by affldavits wrung from unwilling wit
nosBos, are tho following: Tho plaintiffs own
sis, ,000t 900 Of bonds, which woro sold for tho
stipulated purpose Of extending tho st. Paul i
Pacific Road. William G. MoorAead received
the money, rs Trustee under tho mortgage 80
curing tho bonds, aud apont 1t, aB contractor for
building tho road. The fundH gave out when
about ono-tlrd tho work was done. Moorhoad
Ind thou 16, 200 or moro tons Of rails on hand.
ue turned them over to Jay Cooke l. Co., Of
Now York, for monoy advanced him. Ho was a
partner IN this firm. Tho iron was HubHequontly
Transferred to Jay Cooko, McCullooh 4, Co.. OF
London. htr. Moorhead was also part
nor IN thia firm. Tho Dutch bondhold-
ors claimed that tho rails belonged to
them. When the Now York firm collapsed
last Boptomber, the London firm had on Do
post u Government balance Of about 81 900,
600 which noboHon had deposited thoro to pay
of tie naval forces in European waters. II Ia
old, by tho why, that tho Secretary Of tho Navy
should not use the regular Loudon tlnanclal
agency OF tho Government. h1cCuloch arrived
in New York Boon aftor, aud ,,ade strenuous
olfolts, as ono OF his partners tosttleH, to gel
funds to sayo his house from going down and to
prevent l1oboaons checking out this 81 900 oo{
deposit. Ho did both thIngs. Robeaon allowed
l,im to gtill Keep tho Government funds, bu'
oxactod from him larga number of aecuritles
among which woro 1000 tons Of tho at. Paul j
Pacific rails. He Afterwards In October, go
, 1874-03-09

Tho lady-correspoudent Ia q morc!fnl creature
when the subject OF hor correspondence Is
handsome mau. The ph,adolphia Press has such
u correspondent, and thus Hho treats OF Senator
Hlppie. Mitchell, Of Oregon: lilo did not nuke
himself. suppoBe ho malo mistakes or commit
ted mischief boforo tho sorso of right and juHtice
WAS cryHtalized in hs minda Who knows any
tling about tho temptations placed before
Adouis 7" This is tho oxcuso Of society, which
smiles upon tho masculine sonsuallHt and ban-
lilies his victim Into ouIor darknoss, whero thore
ia weeping aud gnashlug ot teeth. WHO IL to
douy that woman iB woman's most unjust
tudgo2
, 1874-03-09

[Ib the Edttor.1
CHICAGO, March IA report tho atrcot last eve*
lug that Dr.. Il. A.. johnson lad been shot caused
some excitement for tic reason that tho public wero
Storey, pray you, for thu sake Of tho 1tmts, tho
paper lint VIZ lovc and cherish aud rigltfuy
proud Of and wlla6e future Vitality and unprecedent-
ell growth must tlocnd on ynur constant attention
nu1 supcryisiun 10 Haro tho life Of tho contomptlbo
wretch. DR.. johnson deserves severe aud etectual
punishment but for tie sake Ut tho public interests Of
tho cnro Northwest. iudeed Of tho entire country,
don't peril tho Chicago 1imles, but allow TIM Shiny
reptin to crawl AWAY. T. r. Write.
This is supposed to refor to somcbody who
was short time ago larkly cautioning somo-
body olae to leave town, or at any rate to keep
out Of lis tuay. 1t is supposed that tho foro-
going is published in ordor to encourage himself
not to do it.
, 1874-03-09

Ashantoo nova Of tho latest datc says nothing
about tho capture Of tho King, announced few
DAYS ago. The British burned coomasaie after
its surrender, and set out on their return with
out any moostaton from tho natives, who, with
their King, Ind fed. Con. Wolsoloy remained at
Coomnsaio 4 few days to conclude a treaty Of
poaco sued for by the Ashantces.
, 1874-03-09

Tho Chtcago produce markets on Saturday
wero generally quiet, aud prices wore without
material alteration from thoao carront on Friday.
Mcss pork waa quiet and 1o@l6o por brl lowor,-
oloBiug at s11.oo@14.05 caBh, and S14.7211@
14.75 seller April. Lard waa quiet and woal,
closlng at e8.oo@8.o5 cash, and $o.05@0o7H
acller April. Meats wero steady at $40 for
shoulders, 79<@7Jfo Tor rough sldes. 7}4@8o for
, 1874-03-09

from tho Secretary Of tho Navy nj, additional
deposit Of s5oo,0oo in gold, for which ho Pledged
tho romnining 1a,0o0 toms Of rais. Tho rlaifl-
tiffs now euo to reooyor nil the rala Mr.. Nobo-
aon holds. Howoyor tho suit nay result, 1t
aeema to show MI atlmirlng country that itB vor-
satilo Secretary of tho Navy counts nn,vnbrok-
ing--witt, Government ,nonoy--aB ono Of tho
duties OF hlB oi1lco
, 1874-03-09

As poot-Iaureato, 1t is TennyAon'a duty to
drop into poetry. like Wegg, wheaevor matrl-
mony or my other Of tho vlcigsltudos Of lifo
ovortako bis royal employers. Tho marriage Of
tho Duke of Edinburgh compols his muse to sing,
and Ills voraes OH tbs inspiring thetno wore pub
lislod in London on Saturday.
, 1874-03-09
Il1e Gbif2aDu Unibu'1e.
Monday Morning, March 0, 1874.

Tho speech Of tho Hon. ". ". Phelps, Of Now
Jersey, OIL the bill to renew tho franking privi-
lego, has moro music in its soul than anything
that las boon furnished to us, in tho way Of
Congressional oratory. sinco J. Proctor Knott
delivered his opinions OH the subject Of Duluth.
, 1874-03-09

Tho Ohio temperance CRUSADERS arc not to be
fooled by any l,onHonslcal idoas Of consistency,
They caunot afford to suffer poc1nlary losa In
their efforts to reform Haloon-koeporB. Tho
Cincinnati Enquirer charges them with worldly
wisdom enough to send tho liquor sley buy up
, 1874-03-09

from country dcalors to Cincinnati, whore 1t Is
tis IL tric 1t looks as If tho sly bccraollora Of
Tho commercial metropolis Of OHIO woro ongi-
neorlug tho crs1eale to thoIr own advantage.
, 1874-03-09

The General Passenger Agent Of ono OF tho
Chicago railroads writes us d note taking OK
ooptions to Springfield dispatch On tho pro-
posed law prohibiting tile sale Of railroad or
steamboat tickote except by agents who have
cortiAcatos Of authority from the Presidents or
Managers Of tho transportation companies
issuing said tickets. Tho gentleman denies pos
itively that "any General Tichot or Passenger
Agent OF lines ontorIng Chicago Is In any way
privately Interested In the scalping or commis-
siou oAlcos." TIE TRIBUNE did not make any
auch statement. The dispatoh was written III
general terms without reference to Chicago.
and, ii thera we're no such condition Of things as
1t pointed to, thoro would certainly bo no occa-
sion for the proposed law.
, 1874-03-09

Minister schonck'a explanation TINT ho returns
to this country solely on private business will
uot reliovo the public apprehension TINT is cer-
tan to continue till he il fairly on his WY buck
to his post, Minister sickos returned two years
ago solely on private affairs, which proved to bo
commission to take command Of one Of tho fac-
tionB III tue dlsgraceful Eric Railroad war, His
performances did not add anything to hiH own
dignity or that Of tho diplomatic service Of his
country. Gen. scllencks private Affairs, and hia
public ones, too, for TINT mattor, have beou too
closely connected with tho Emma Silver Mino
swiudto to mike bis movements aB an humble
indiyidua! or high official anything much better
than menace to tue American good nauao.
, 1874-03-09

8,yERs' OPERA -ItOuHE Monroe street, botWeon
Drnrbortl and Entc. Arlington Uuttnn, and kenb1os
Muat.ois Minatrnsy and cu1ntcallttes. - BaFnam's
Elephant"
, 1874-03-09

The philosophy Of dnoling Is inspoakably in
consequential. II nan Inns insultod YOU, ao-
corllng to tho codo Of honor" lie must be no.
corded tho privilege Of killing you also In the
ago Of narwin's missing link, this sort OF logic
may havo boon Oil pnr with tho Intelligence Of
the duclist In these days ono lnllst necessarily
suppose tho intelligence Of tho duelist to be OF
no higher order than the logic of Lis code, mud
VIC may dry tho tears Bl!od over tho fall Of tho
victim, with tho consoatory reflection that ono
fool 1oss exists in tho world. 1t ia
not ofton that ono net OF folly robH
tho world ol two professors Of tho acionco,
but tho San Francisco pnpors announce snch
caso. DR.. G. r. Cleveland and N. ]. Gtkey, Of
Watsonvillo, Cal, had nsultod oach othor md
meeting, shot simultaneously at two PAGES. Both
woro killed, and two families, perhaps, made
destitute by tic criminal folly OF their respective
heads. II dueling ia to DO encouraged, by all
means lot tho principals settle their differences
at two paccs
Tho Cleveland Leader pcrceiycs that tho Infer
Ocean IL making itsof ridiculous, and teads
tint sheet briof mural lecture in tl4is wiso.
Carl Scurz did good thing for once hla life, IN
lnaklng ringing speech nganst an int!atfon of tho
currency-aNl 1t will do no harm to glye him credit
for it. Tho Chicago In,er makes itself rldcu-
Ioa in attempting 10 tcrrfy Mr.. Schnrz By telling him
that only tMo aeran barkcrg III that city norao us
COURSE. AL the credit then IL Mr.. Schrz for h9
Independence. lie is not leglsating for political
/ faVOrs.
| Tho leader might have added that tho Inter-
Ocean has abandoned tho Republican national
platform and il cousortng with tho Pondlcton
Dcmocracy-that 1t il q treacherous print-that
1t protends to stay In tho party, but only for ta
purpose OF moro ofreotua!ly Btabbing 1t In ths
| back. The tbiroon.h resolution Of the Ropub-
licau platform looks to ''a speedy resump-
ton Of specie payments" The Inter- Ocean ia
looking directly the opposite way. Was there
over q moro barofncel betrayal Of princlplo7
, 1874-03-09

HEARING REsTORED.-A GREAT INVENTION.
Soud stamp for particulars TO- ,,.>., .,u r.,
70 HAVE BEEN + lJ'tl,,I I5AppY
TuFo cod Iynr I'll ad Limo. Exporlonco Inns l'royed II
to valuable remedy tor ConsuMntionI Asthma pm
factured only BY 4. =. W1LHON, Ghoiniat Boston,
Enl1 l,y t]rnr.ists EouesnliY,
, 1874-03-09

K1NgsnuRY MUSIC lA1I-G@lark @ srost, stU.an between
Subject. ''Tho Woudors OF tho 5tar.Doptha."
, 1874-03-09

h,v1CKER's Tl1EATnE-sfadtson ttre9t. b9tNG9n Msns
Dearbor., and State. Engagement Oh Aa'f'n oo''n'
, 1874-03-09
BUSINESS NOTICES.

DR.. KA1IN'S ANATOht1CAI MUSEuM-No. 145
South Clark street, Scirncb and Art.
, 1874-03-09

ApELpl1l TIiEATRT-C -Cornor Of Wabash avenue y
and Cengruss,, stroot. Variety entertainment 1n'
BuYpu Setps9."
, 1874-03-09

The Quincy (Ill.) Herald, commenting upon
the action Of tho Democratic Sonators IN voting
to confirm Simmons AZ Collector OF Boston, de-
nouneoH 1t. It says:
Now II tile De1uoerata In tho Senate secured ia con-
fr.uatio by their VOTES, theru IL evidence Ut foul
ana wicked coalition. Wo need not }Muuirc tho object
Of tho conliElnn. We know 1t not to lyanco QUO
Of tho cardinal doctrines OF tho Democratic party,
honesty in I'LL public a,laiEs Duor, We know, mover
appointed naM to- place excupt for dishonest llr-
poscs, liz neyur recommended one for appointment
tnat was not thief. Tlis WIS known to ever5 srn-
at1f.
Tho oditor OF tho Herald IL nm ex-senator of
tho UuitcI Statoa, aud was long tinlo u1et''-
ber Of tho HouHo Of Representatives. flo was
ut tho Charleston Convention, in 1860, with But
ler.
Per contra, tho Boston Journal Of Commerce
explains Simmons confirmation as duo to other
considerations. It SAWS:
The noatou delegations to Washington Old not meet
w tlat reception which they snny have anticipated.
And OF what use ia IT 10 10 ora n this snmoha i4s.
terY IIus uot Air. Tiffany, the pastor ol presdent
Grant inoraed Simmons, BECAUSE ho 10 nls1oeF "
ne chrch: It is ouly nalness to move hhsef: ihe
church las decided tho matter. Anu ho" Wy sloIa
l!kc to llo4r sermon FROM Mr. T1lahy On 'oAarea
aud atate."
, 1874-03-09

4 correspondent Of tho Rochester N. ~
Union and advertiser. endeavora to explain tho
ao-calIod spirit-tranco Of A1iss Bonny, who died
in hor efIorts to establish tile doctrine OF tho
Resurrection, on tho hypothesis Of catalopsy.
Iu support Of this theory he rolatos aevoral
casos Of complete catalcpsy, ono of which is
surprising. Within three miles OF Cburchvillc+
Monroe County, N. T., is Miss Ellza
Randall who has beonin acataleptic condition for
ten years. Her first indication OF brain disease
waB slight insanity, followed by sleep Of three
years, during which poriod Bhe never woke.
Food placcd in lor mouth was mechanically
swallowed without mastication. In tho years
1869 and 1870, sho woke for few moments,
ouco oyory four weeks. but since the
latter year has remained aloeplng, gaining aesh,
apd improving in appearance. rho writer tahoa
the ground TINT slight catalepsy is capable OF
voluntary production. This theory he applies to
Miss Donny's case, aud thinks it rational ox-
plauation. Il is o singular fnct that, with all
the approximations for scial,tto Investigation, tho
phenomenon Of sleep has not yet boon accounted
for. The latest theory, That sleep is normal
condition, and wakofnlness tho result Of voli-
tion, appears to aecord Bomewlat with the
writer's yiews. Tho account ho giyos Of Miss
Randalls condition ia Interesting.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-04-04
TO FARMERS!
-" EXCELSIOR,"

Composed of 800 pounds Of No. Peruvian GuG-
no, and 1900 pounds Of Soluble Phosphate Of
Lime, bones diSSolved IN sulphuric ac-
i'd, Potash and Soda,)
Forming the most concentrated, universal and
durable fertilizer ever offered to the farmer
combining all the stimulating qualities of Pc
ruvian Guano, and the ever durable fertilzing
properties of Bones. In fine dry powder, pre-
pared expressly for drilling, and can be appli-
ed in any quantity however small, per acre. 1t
is the opinion Of many close calculating Farm
ers, after SIXTEEN YEARS experience in
testing it side by side with other popular fer
tilizers, that an application of 100 pounds of
Excelsior is equal to from 200 to 300 pounds of
any other fertilizer or guano, and therefore full
ly 100 to 200 per cent. cheaper.
UNIFORMITY OF QUALITY GUARAN-
TEED BY THE MANUFACTURERS.
@S- Farmers should see that every Bag is bran
ded as above with the ANALYSIS and OUR
NAME in RED LETTERS. All others are
counterteits. Price $50 Per Ton.
j. j. TURNER g. CO.,
40 Pratt street, Baltimore.
March H.-Ge6.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-04-04
n EDUCTION OF TAXES {!

-AO
The residents of Towsontown, Waverly and the ole
York road know well that there is nothing thar
DEATH AND TAXES, yet the former, by skillfnl treat
ment, may be indefinitely postponed, and the latte
greatly reduced by resortng to the ''Tbk bIAMONI
DRUG STORE" No. GreenmOunt Avenue, (Olt
York Road) third door above Monument St. where
cry article kept in first class drug stores be pur
chased of the utmost purity at very low rates. PLY
SlCIANS PRESCRIPTIONS and private family reel
pes promptly, faithfully and accurately prepared Tbs
proprietor is a licensed Chemist and Pharmacist
and with forty years. experience a practcing phys
clan may reasonably hope for patronage from all who
need either medicines advice. The latter will be
kindly given from this date 0ithOW charge Ali the
popular proprietary medicines in use, any prOscrp
ton or family recipe will be filed when accompanied
with the CASH. and sent by express without charg,
and at my risk. full assortment of Toilet Articles
as Soaps, Hair DRESSINGS, CooSnes, Hair, Teeth anC
Clothes Brushes, &C., sc.
ES-Sole proprietor of the Indian ?rjuta for tootl
ache, and the only really reliable article for of THU
distressing malady. DIR. j. II. WILCOX.
I'm. City Cars pass the door every half hour
Big signs each side of the door. Aug. 30.-Iy.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-04-04
REA D! READ! READ!
Great Discovery!
gRADLErs gATENT ENAMEL gAmT,

ZINC, ALWAYS
READY FOR USE!
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Jan. JACOB ST0UFFER & SON
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-04-04
OldfeldPs Excelsior Pump

THE undersigned has on hand about 900 feet
i choice White Oak Pump Stock which has been In
spring water sufficient length of time to free ii from
sap. ANY Pump constructed of this stock is guaran-
teed not to 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 He 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 are to be placed when desired.
All Pumps constructed by the subscriber are warrant
ed for one year After the first year they will be kept
in order by him. for ten years for the moderate
81 per year.
re- the Excelsior Pump should not give satisfaction
1t WtH De removed and the money refunded.
W Refers by permission to Robert R. Boarman, Esq
Towsontown.
EA- Orders by mail, or in person, attended to with
promptness, and at moderate prices.
WIN. 0LDFIELD PUMP MAKER,
Fountain Green, Hartford County, Nd.
May 10, 1S73-ly*
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-04-04
Miscellaneous.
DIR. J. VIM. WELSH,
Mechanical dc Operative
ID il N TT L q tt
Graduate of the Baltimore College
of Dental Suryery,)
ISL East Monument street,
NEAR ASHLAND SQUARE,
-Four doors from Gay, (adjoining Third
Lutheran church,
BALTIMORE, MI
Miscellaneous.

Special attention paid to the insertion
ARTIFICIAL TEETH also to the correction
of IRREGULARITIES IN CHILDRENH
TEETH, and DENTISTRY in all its branches
All work to be made of best material ant
guaranteed.
GD- Your patronage is respectfully solicited
DIR. j. VIM. WELSH.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-07
How the Salary Itch Began,
WASHINGTON, January 9, 1877
of the Chicago Journa

WASHINGTON, January 2, 1874.
They may laugh down Sunset Cox for
slips he made in the salary debate, and
dub him ID. d." short for the dew
drop" resting on a rose leaf, whose fresh
ness he thought he rivalled but they can
never write him down dolt. He says
seme of the brightest things that are heard
in the House. He recently gave compact
account Of the history of the origin of large
salaries Here it is
''Mr Speaker, know how the salary
itch began. 1t commenced in the army
and navy. Three years ago, to place the
military above the civil power, salaries
were raised. Jealousies were thus and
then aroused, The salaries of the higher
military and naval officers were outrageous
ly exorbitant, as compared with those OF
civilians and Judges Of course, our age
is fast. Emerson says that I'VE ride -four
times as fast. as our fathers did grind
weave, forge, plant, till, and excavate bet
ter, and have better shoes, gloves glasses
gimblets, and newspapers True; but
we have not improved in the conduct and
economies of our political life.
The gentleman from Massachusetts
Mr.. Dawes once appealed to the Presi
dent as the ''polar star OF economy, ant
the result was letter from the War De
partment, read by General Butler, assailins
him for his efforts to reduce expenditures
He found 500 supernumeraries, officers il
the army, costing $l,250,00O We hat
then excuses of expenditures over ap
preparations. and in one Departments Their
were 900 more men employed than che la,
authorized Out of this prodigal expendit
ure came the itching desire to raise thu
presidential and judicial salaries. The
Congressman caught it. 1t was and is
part of the speculative and, | may sa
restless, if not corrupt, elements of our err
1t was not 50 once.
And he is not far wrong The salarie
of the higher military and naval officers d
seem exorbitant as compared with those
civilians and Judges. Il. B. ".
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-07

The statement in the Union this morn
ing, from John Quinn, in relation to Po-
iceman Roatch, we are satisfied, on inquiry
of the City Marshal and others, is true,
and the Mayor should take notice of it at
once. Mr. Quinn ought to have gone to
the Mayor and entered complaint when it
occurred, two months ago. The publica-
ton this morning is the first we ever heard
of it. If we had known it we should have
denounced it at the time. 1t is evident
that Mr.. Roatch is not suitable man for
a policeman He has many good traits,
and some bad ones,-and however well he
may try, now, to do, his usefulness is de
stroyed. In all such cases the Mayor can
not act too promptly in making change
for man who will be more acceptable to
the public and more correct and useful as
an officer. The people pay these men, and
the peoples wishes should be regarded as
to all of them.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-07
Did not Sell,

The splendid CLANCY farm, on the bot
tom land below Milan, which was adver-
tised to be sold at auction, last week, was
not sold. The Court is authorized by law,
in cases of this sort, in order to protect
heirs and creditors against any combina-
ton to their detriment, to fix some price
below which the property shall not be sold.
In this case the Court authorizing the sale
made an order that the property should
not be struck off at less than two-thirds OF
the sum of its appraisement. The APP
praised value of the farm was $50 an acre.
There being no bid equal to two-thirds
this sum, the sale was indefinitely postpon-
ed. In ordinary times the farm would
probably be considered a good bargain at
$50 an acre.