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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Tbs ANATrua THKATracAis.--To say that
the immense number who assembled IN Odd
Fellows Hall, on Friday night Of last week,
to witness the performance Of ssDot; or The
Cricket on the HEARTH were delighted,
scarcely expresses the feeling. The several
ladies' and gentlemen sustained their parts
admirably, and all were highly comphmented.
On Saturday evening g The Rough Diamond
q Charade--"S Surprising and by special rc-
quest, "The Cricket was repeated. Mar
gerry and Cousin Joe kept the audience in an
almost continual roar OF laughter by their act
ing and wiliicisms. On Friday the tableau
Of Fairy Court was given, composed Of 50
children, and was followed by the tablean Of
Cinderella trying the sEpper-the Marriage.
Miss Mary Joe Matthias personated Cinderella,
and Mr.. Q. V. Wantz the Prince il the mar.
rage scene were Mrs. d. N. Henning, MissesA.
Wood, w. Zollickolfer, Kate Shriver, Messrs.
Boyle, yanderford, Billingslea and Fiddis,
who represented the ladies aud courtiers, and
Mr.. T. Wells, the Priest
Those who have seen dot played in city
theatres said the characters were not better
conceived or performed there than was done
BY the Amateurs on Friday evening. Miss
Pearson, whose name appeared in the pub.
hshed programme last week, was not able to
In Philadelphia. Having been present at sew
eral of the rehearsals, we know her part would
have been well sustained. Her characters
were taken by Miss Matthias. In the "Crick-
et'' the parts Of Caleb Plummer, Bertha, John
Perrybingle, Dot, Tsckelton, the Old Man,
and lilly Slowboy, are deserving Of particular
mention. Each was dressed in appropriate
costume, and seemed TO be so Thoroughly
wrapt in their respective characters that If the
originals had been on the stage, none would
have been able to distinguish them apart. In
the Charade, as in the other plays, the various
characters were we'll selected. Prof. and Mrs.
Hurley furnished the music during the per-
formances, and between the scenes rendered
some Of their choicest selections. Mr.. A. b.
Mclaughlin, of Philadelphia, superintended
the stage, painted the scenery, and gave the
necessary instruction. We do not believe
anything has transpired in this city for mum
Der Of years, that has given such universal en-
joyment, and hereby express the thanks Of the
audience for the pleasure thus afforded our
citizens during the Christmas holidays.
The exhibition was given for the benefit Of
St. Johns Church, of this city, and realized
over $50.
We append the names of the plays and the
performers, and hope we will soon have the
pleasure Of announcing something similar.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

CoNaREss.-Congress on Friday, 18th
ultimo, adjourned for the holiday recess
until Tuesday, January 9th. But small
amount Of legislation was completed in the
three weeks since December first A bill
providing for the redemption Of the $780,
100000 Eve per cent loan, which is re-
deemable after New Years day, or for its
conversion into the new Eve per cent.
funding loan was passed; also the extra
ordinary appropriation of s5,0oo,0oo for
the Navy, made necessary by the recent
naval preparations. The House also pass
ed bill repeating the Bankrupt act; one
fixing members salaries at $4,000, with
actual travelling expenses; another for a
general amnesty, and another authorizing
the increase Of the enlisted force Of the
Navy to 10000 men, which measures are
now pending in the Senate. This is about
the sum of the legislation of December
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EXAMINERS NOTICE,

Rl virtue Of n Commission issued 10 ms by
- the County Commissioners Of Carroll
county, bearing date 9TH day Of November
1873, authorizing and directing us, or any two
ofus, to examine and determine whether the
public convenience requires an alteration ar
change IN the Public Road known as No. los.
IN SAID county, commencing for said change
or alteration at point near a line between
the lands Of Daniel Stull and the late Wash.
ington Jones, deceased, tsince purchased by
q certain George Stull,) ON top Of the bill
above said Jones tenant house lnow Stulrs),
ana running thence through the hill field Of
sa.d Jones, deceased, (now Snll'sl around
salu hili an underlined course until il again in
te,see's the aforesaid road, near Stream
called Broad Hun, and thence running on the
ned OF said old road until above said Jones
iime KUN fnow Stulfs,) thence across a small
pranch INTO The side OF said Jones field, and
along the side of Said field near a spring
branch, and IN or through said field until It
intersects Mr.. W. RandRlrs land, and thence
through said land between the said Randall's
house and the said county road No. iO6, IN
I'll II again intersects said road at the most
practicable point and near said Randall's
house.
Tins Is, therefore, to notify all persons
whom II may concern, that the undersigned
wili meet on the premises, on Wednesday.
the ilth day of February, 1874, at 10 o'clock,
a: ~, to execute the trust reposed in us by
said commission.
ISAAC WINCHESTER,
g. TH0S. MEHRING,
ABRAHAM LESTER,
Jun oil Examiners.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

A week or two since we mentioned two
Of our Maryland Poets. referring al the
same time 70 ''others, but not BY name.
We are reminded, BY the following lines,
which We recently met with in the columns
Of the baltimore Gazsite, that we have a
Avorite Of the MUSES. in our midst, citi-
zen of Westminster, whose metrical
achievements have elected the highest
admiration. The lines referred to, are
verses on decorating country Church at
Christmas aThey wore sent long ago, In
aaanuseript," says the Gazette, TO the late
N. P. Willis, and inserted in his @Letters
from Idlewild," but were never, 50 far as
we know, otherwise published They are
by Mr.. Thomas Il. yanbibber, Of West
Minister
To work, to work ERE rise Of moon;
Lo Christmas tide is coming soon
The Church needs many fresh festoon.
Mid leaves OF glossy evergreen,
The farmers daughter now is seen,
With busy hands and dimpled mien.
Here are no palms in victor pride;
But mountain laurel branching wide,
And dwar6sh pine from bleak hill side.
We do not feel Of palms the loss
Come, let US weave green-leaved cross,
And write Gods name in wildwood moss.
Come with the name q Emanuel"
And add: "God with us, lettered well,
And arch-wise let il eastward swell.
Wreathe for the lectern Of 1.-THE Priest;
On each side-wa three rings at least;
A green star for the rosy East.
Above the panes the star must shine
Above the consecrated wine;
And lift all hearts to hopes divine.
Thus shall the farmers quiet home
A greenhouse Of the Lord become,
A fore-court to Q Hesyen-high dome.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

An indianapolis despatch states that the
engineers on the Pittsburg, Cincinnati and
st. Louis, indianapolis and Vincennes, and
Jefferonville, Madison and indianapolis
Railroads struck on Friday of last week.
No trains arrived on the Pittsburg Gin
cinnati and st. Louis road in the afternoon.
A Cincinnati despatch says the strike of
firemen and engineers on the Pan Handle
road began there at noon, and that ii was
reported that all the branches Of the Pan
Handle and Pennsylvania Railroads were
affected by the strike. Two passenger
and all the freight trains on the Pan
Handle road were unable to leave Cincin-
natl. The strike is against q reduction of
10 per cent. in wages from the LIST Of the
present month. At Columbus, Ohio, there
was stoppage of trains during the after
noon. AT night train was run in from
Dennison by John Simmons, a master of
transportation, and just as it was entering
the depot, Simmons was struck on the
head by stone thrown by some unknown
person, but he was not much injured.
The engineers say that the stone was not
thrown by any Of their men, that they will
not interfere with any men who wish 10
run the engines, and that all they seek is
a restoration of the wages paid them before
the first Of the month. At Pittsburg and
chicago the strike also caused suspension
of railway travel, but it was thought that
the places Of the strikers could be sufii.
ciently supplied to allow resumption of
travel to-day. According to the latest
advices the strike includes not only the
railroads first mentioned, but the Pitts.
burg, Fort Wayne and Chicago, Erie and
Pennsylvania, Cleveland and Pittsburr,
Illinois Central, Great Eastern and Chicago
and Northwestern.
A meeting Of working men was held in
Chicago on Sunday night, at which resolu.
tons were adopted demanding work from
the city, or else support for themselves and
families until work can be obtained,
These resolutions were presented to the
City Council last evening by committee,
which was accompanied by about three
thousand persons.
At Cincinnati, on Monday, procession
Of nearly 1000 laboring men marched
through the streets and assembled in
Fountain Square Here they sent for
General Samuel +. Cary, who addressed
them, advising moderation, and reminding
them that capitalists and employers were
also suffering from the hard times. The
men then went to the Mayors Office, where
they were met by the Chief Of Police as
the representative of the Mayor, and some
remarks were interchanged. The leader
Of the procession thanked the Mayor, and
denounced the Board of Improvement for
reducing the daily wages of the laborers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03


The Democratic majority in the Stats Of
New York for Secretary Of State IS s,2l4
By tho Official count Last year Grant
had 81 ,s25, . Democratic gain q q ,o3a.
In Massachusetts,, The Republican majority
for Governor IS Il, s2S Grants majority
in 1872 was "a ,2l2. Democratic gain Of
81 $3.50. The Democratic majority for
State Controller in Maryland is 20.559.
Grseley's majority last year was 927, q
Democratic gain Of 1862. In Virginia
she Democratic majority Ion Governor IS
2s,l46. Grants majority last year was
1874, Democratic gain Of 1890. In
Wisconsin the Democratic candidate for
Governor has l5,411 majority, against
1855 for Grant last year. Democratic
gain Of $685. The Republican majority
in Iowa is 2s,7Os for Supreme Judge.
Last year Grants majority was 81 1913, a
Democratic gain Of 2s,l30. The Demo
cratic majority for member of Congress in
Oregon is 2,07l. Grant's majority was
$500, Democratic gain of 5,573. Show
ing grand total gain in seven States, Of
239,64s These figures deserve profound
consideration on the part Of Grant and his
Administration. They are q solemn ad-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscri-
~ Der has obtained from the Orphans
court Of Carroll county, letters of Admins
tration on the Personal Estate of
JEREMIAH SMITH,
,ate Of Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers
.nereoi legally authenticated to the subscriber
on or before the 10Th day Of July, 1874;
tney may otherwise by law be excluded from
All Deneht OF said estate. Those indebtedafc
requested to mako immediate payment
n Given under my hand this 10th day Of
December, 1873.
jan a.lt ldn.in;siraior
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

The CHoRPKSSISa CLAIa.-This
thrice repudiated swindle has been revived
again. A Washington letter says: Cessna
comes to Congress with petition, asking
. review Of the case, accompanied by a
memorial from Chorpenning himself But
after some forcible remarks from Mr..
Dawes, he concluded to withdraw the Pc
tition and memorial, until he could deter
mine to what committee he would refer it.
As there is good deal Of money in this
claim, Il is not improbable that Mr.. Cessna
may get his committee, and rs we have
already had proof enough to satisfy any
candid mind tiat this new Congress is not
whit more virtuous than the one that
preceded Il, there is reason to apprehend
that the claim 90 often examined and re-
jected viii yet find supporters enough to
pass Il.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03
The Liquor Trame

Il Z sin 4 mootea ousst;on vbatbar a
atr;peent Geense law u . nrob;h;torv l.,s
4 49, e. Az ;,,ars I. !. e ,sr,ns,.rss
Prob;lit;o, has beep tried 4 M.;ns M,..
saohusetta. Delaware. IOWA. Illinois. and
come other States Ioeal ont;op !.
now an rial II penpsv,v.n;a .nd tba NO.
M IL MARYLAND are rrepar;np i memoir.
ali.e the I,seialasure q n.sa I local out;on
Inv ior th;s State some a. ~ ss.ts.
which have tried proh;bit;on have sbap.
doned i fer ! more stringent license svs
tenn Whether the total prohibition or
The liquor traffic Is possible or not, is still
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perience, ana we presume the advocates Of
Tie measure win never be satisfied until
n
thei nave thoroughly tested Il for them
aelves The exner;snee a. otlsr st.tas :,
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10 clearly and fully made known a. de6.
VI. ..,.. &. Z 7 - -. ID. :,
.*,'ey !" ~ Repi1e oPAhiou On the subject.
Whatever tends 10 shed light upon il. will
Il. r.zi s<;<b ;;.,.v.,st l., - ,;t;.... !.
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fnls time. We therefore give place to the
fo1|oxino extract from the J,I,z,.<x.r,,l..,
= y, 81 = y, (, -
AeoyeF, teocninB tne prast'cal opemtion
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

TAxArIoS.-Upon the subject of taxa.
ton, q number of important decisions have
recently been made by the Supreme Court
Of the United States. One Of them denies
the right Of the State to tax imported goods
in the original package, on the ground
that the right Of importation carries with
It an unrestricted right to sell the goods
Another decision denies the right Of Tho
state to tax national property or the
national credit in the form Of the public
debt, the ground taken being that the
right to tax implies the right to destroy,
Another decision declares that for purposes
OF State taxation the port of registry Of a
vessel is the domic;le of the vessel The
power OF State to tax bills Of ladinc or
any form Of commercial paper passing be.
tween the States, is denied, hence il L a
restriction on domestic commerce Auotb
er decision denies the extra territor;,,
operation Of the tax laws Of the State h
being declared that a State has no riobt 10
tax corporation on its shares, bonds Or
coupons, which are held outside the S,ate
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

Great preparations are being made for
the Inauguration of Governor Allen, in
Ohio, on the 18th of January. The Dem
ocrats are Of the opinion that as they have
not had Governor for twenty years, it is
a good time to show what they can do
when they have one.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

The Centreville Observer advises the
people Of Queen Anne's county to petition
the Legislature to establish the whipping
post in that county as check upon the
constant pilfering to which its citizens are
subjected. Petty larceny seems to be on
the increase everywhere.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03
Notice to Creditors.

~ Office is hereby given that the subscri.
~ - Der has obtained from the Orphans
court oil carroll county, .letters Of Admins.
'ra'ion on the Personal Estate Of
NlMR0D HARRISON,
,ate oil carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are barely
warned 70 exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated TO the subscriber,
on or before the 10Th day Of July, 1874 !;
lhey may otherwise by law 30 excluded from
al dement, OF said estate. Those indebted are
requested to make immediate payment.
ulyenn under my hand this 10Th day Of
December, 1873.
JOHN HARRISON,
jan S-it Administrator.
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Lieutenant-G Governor Romualdo Pache-
co, Of California, will become Governor u
that State in consequence Of Booths election
to the United States Senate. He Is na-
tive Californian, and win be the first native
Of that State to occupy the Gubernatorial
chair
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

A PoISr WELL TAKEN The New
York Sun very truly and justly observes !:
" Isn't it worth while to tax every poor
mans tea, coffee and tobacco, in order to
pay General Grant Fifty Thousand Dollars
a year instead of Twenty-Five Thousand
Dollars, the sum which he agreed to serve
for2' and this in addition to $4,000,
otherwise expended for the White House.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

MEssRs. EDiroRs The names Of several
distinguished gentlemen have been mentioned,
whose claims will be presented to the Legisla-
ture Of Maryland for the honorable position
Of United States Senator, and the people of
the State expect and demand that their rep
resentatives shall select man for that posi-
ton who viii do honor to the State, and rep-
resent her in the United States Senate as the
people Of Maryland should be represented.
The people are looking on with no small
degree OF interest, at the contest now being
waged between the contendine parties for this
position, and il might be added, with propri.
ETY., with feelings Of disgust, and well NAV
such feelings be excited, as they become more
and more familiar with the schemes resorted
to, and the power being. used to elevate a GER
tain individual to that position.
The time has come when the people expect
that those 70 whom they have committed the
right 10 select person TO 80 high q position.
that they viii select such an one as viii be an
honorable successor Of Maryland Distinguish
ed Senators in days gone BY.
Among the names Of those who will be pre-
aented to the Legislature, and nowprominent.
y mentioned, viii be that Of the Hon. W. n.
Merrick, one whose name and whose high DO
hdcal integrity is well known throughout The
State Judge Merrick has occupied several
Of the most honorable positions in the State,
and when member Of Congress won he
praise and honor Of the press throughout the
country, not only from The press OF his own
party, but OF the Republican party, for bis
heroic and manly Efforts in the investigation
Of the Credit NobiIier frauds, and in that
investigation knew no one, except to dis.
cover the truth and expose the fraud,
and TO him il did not matter when those
Of his own political creed were involved, for
they received no protection or phiferashig0
report from him he was also the first man 70
denounce the Salary Grab, and the first 70 de,
cline the extra pay.
Besides, Judge Merrick Is directly identified
Nth the people Of Western Maryland, and
vel known 10 The people Of this county, Dis
ingujnbed fof bic pbilities, nprightness and
integrity in I'll his actions, there Is no one
sho commsnds himself BY bis public record
Q iayorably 70 the suiIrsess 81 lbs delegates
rom tbs county, and no one Of Thou the
'eopls Of Carroll would feel proudeE
Jrsrrcy
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

In Washington on Monday night, three
roughs entered restaurant, kent by 4
herman named Hile, and demanded drinks
Being refused, they beat Mrs. Hile. Ia,
husband, hearing her cries for HELM. esma
70 the rescue with doublc.barreIled no
grn. He fred one load at tho rufsans
but tho contents missed them, and strueI
his wife in the back Of the head, kill;ae
her instantly. roughs then fied. and
he following, discharged the REMAINING
barrel and wounded one Of them n he
shoulder, They were subsequently cap an
tured. UP
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

Hon. Shakespeare Caldwell, formerly
member OF Congress from the Louisville
district but now resident Of New York
made a Christmas present to the poor II
louisville OF handsome hospital, erected
BY him at cost of $4,000. The build'
ing will accommodate several hundred
patients; Il is @ be called the Hospital
Of st. Mary and st. Elizabeth, = to be under
charge Of Sisters Of Charity, and q bo
open to patients of every Denomination
Inc gin is IN memory Of Mr.. Caldwoll's
wiie, who was the only daughter Of Colonel
>. u. breckenridge, Of Louisville.
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The Terms Of Sale are as .foHors, ri. =
One third part Of the purchase money shallbe
paid by the purchasers to the Trustee on thc
day OF sale, or upon the ratification thereof
by the Court aforesaid, and the residue shan
be paid in two equal payments, the one 10 he
paid IN one year, and the other IN two wears
from the day of sale, with interest, and q IL
secured by the notes Of the purchasers. with
security 10 be approved Of by the Trustee.
j. j. BAUMGARTNER.
=, :, Trustee.
N. B.-1he above lands were very recently
surveyed, and plat thereof will be shown on
inc day Of sale. j. b. b., Trustee.
JonN I. DrTESB,uGu, Auctioneer.
ian 3.ts
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

PKsssYLvASIA.-The State Legisla-
ture win convene in Harrisburg on Tuesday
next The new Constitution became the
fundamental law Of the State, january LIST,
1874.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

IshmssI Day, one 81 fhs aOId Defend,
ers' Of BslIimors: died IN that city on
Saturday, aged g. Day was living o. 4
farm 10 Baltimore county Il he time Of
0ilmor's raid into Maryland IN 1864. and
Ne acquired 10 little notoriety bs shooting
rebel soldicr who Attempted % haul down
United States Gag that lIoatcd over Days
house: Soon after iris. Days house was
burned down, end Dry was subsequently
nppeinted inspector IL he Baltimore Gas.
!oaa 3oaes' past which he held uatiI his
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

OF 100000 appropriated for official
stamps for the Treasury Department for
the year ending June 3Oth, next, more
than 100000 are said to have been al
ready expended.
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SIXTY ACRES OF LAND

more or less, of which about 20 Acres ara
Timber. The cleared land is in good STATE
of cultivation, and enclosed with ordinarv
fences The buildings on this property con-.
sist Of a twostory Log House,
Frame Weatherboarded Barn, A&M-A
Spring House, Meat House, MQNrA
Corn Crib, Hog House, &c. i9f1el48
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03

The Sentinel is hereafter to be conduct
ed by E. J. Rippard 4 Co. The new
managers promise an improvement, in
new type, new presses, &c.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-03
CAUTION.

il hereby forwarn all persons, white and
a black, from harboring, advising or feeding
q colored boy named George Washington
iNngold, to me bound according 10 law. The
law will be rigidly enforced against all 50
offending. IGNATIUS GORE
jhn3-St Freedom, Carroll county, Nd.