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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1874-03-27

PuCLIc SALEs.-The following is record
of sales advertised in The Agis, OF for which
handbills have been printed at this office:
On Tuesday, March 31st, by Rev. Jesse
Shrcevc at the NJ p. Parsonage, Hopewell,
household furniture, family horse, 1 car
riage, &c. j. s. Richardson, auct'r
On Thursday, April I'd, by VIM. A Dur
han, auctioncer, on the premises of Thomas
Cappeau, near Cooptown, household furni-
ture, &c.
On Monday, April 9th, by James r. Cor
lell and Laura c. Hendon, executors of Ben
jamin Hendon, 2 horses, COW, pump tools,
household furniture, &c.
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horses, and hogs were turned to the woods
and the entire people within the range of
this awful excitement have become impressed
with the belief that they have but few more
days to live. About one hundred have made
profession of religion.
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Local Affairs.


LITTLE LOCALS:
Fresh and crisp lcttucc-the first of the
season-madc its appearance in Bel Air last
Thursday 1t was raised by Mr.. A. B. Hol-
linsworth, near wilma.
We are informed that Sam Parker col
orcd, whose arrest we noticed last week, was
not released on bail for his appearance at
Court, but to keep the peace towards all the
citizens Of the State, and especially towards
Henrietta Lee, colored
Edward Jessop, Trustee, sold at public
sale, for the benefit Of creditors, last Monday
the Sweet Air and Dulancy's Valley Turn
pike, built for about four miles, and in tolcr-
able condition, purchased by number OF
gentlemen, for S25. 1t is understood that
the purchasers will be incorporated and in
the course of time complete the road.-T0.c.
soRt0acn Herald
"Wednesday, the 25th, was the Feast of
the Annuncaion of the Blessed Virgin, fes
tival appointed in commcmorntion of the an
nouncemcnt by the Archangel Gabriel to the
Virgin Mary that she should be the mother
of the Messiah. The day was observed in
the Roman Catholic and some of the Episco-
pal churches of the county, by special reli-
gious services.
EVANGELICAL CHURCH APPoINTMENTs.-
The following appointments were made at
the Central Pennsylvania Conference of the
Evangelical Church, which closed at Carlisle,
Pa, last week:
Jarrettsville Circuit-A. w. Dreamer; ;
York Circuit-H. Conrad and d. p Kline (;
Prospect Station-E. Swengle; Prospect Cir
cutie w. Currin.
BRADLEYs PATENT ENAMEL PAINT.-It is
but little more than quarter of century
since the art of mixing paint was confined al
most exclusively to few, comparatively
speaking. Now, however, through the inge-
nuity of Bradley, apractical painter, as well as
a chemist, We are not only enabled TO apply
the paint, if we desire, but can see the shades
in advance. Beautiful Sample Cards are fur.
nished gratis, with different shades OF tints
numbered. Having used the Paint ourselves,
we have no hesitancy in saying it is far supe-
rior, both in durability and finish, to any
Paint we have used or seen. We most re-
specially request all of our readers to care
fully read the excellent testimonials of Mr..
G. p. Knight, the Sole Gene1M Agent, on the
third page of The 4BSas
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- '',A1,ts .ss,sssAs. ~
of last ,..tlle members of he Bel Air Ly-
ceum gaY 10 public exhibition in the Court
House, Which attracted an audience of over
hundred persons The exercises consisted
of speeches, songs, Rotations, dramatic exhi-
billions, &c. Thesalutatory speech by Charles
l.. Dallam, was delivered in excellent style,
and elected the applause and commentator of
all who heard it. "The Maniac" recitation
by James Roberts, was finely rendered, and
thrilled the entire audience by its almost
startling reality. THE Harrison Street Mer.
chant in which Albert Prigg, Jas. A. Fraser
and William 3ouldin, Jr., took part, brought
down the house with rounds of applause
"The Smack in School," by Robert N. Han
ma, Jr., was rected with effect. His eve
was stern and wild" scrio comic produc
ton, was rendered by p. F. Ball in admirable
style. AN lmpulsve Negro Grafton" by
Jas. A. Fraser, made the boys in the audi
ence scream with laughter. "Old Times
gone by" Il song, in which Harry Roberts,
James Roberts and Robert n. Hanna, .Jr.
joined their voices, was very well sung rs
was also "Old Black joe" by Bouldin and
Prigg The whole concluded with Vale
dictory address by Elwood Greenfield, which
was most happily conceived, and rendered in
a style that would have done credit to n more
practiced orator
The whole affair." in its scope and execu.
ton, was a pleasant surprise to the most of
the audience, and demonstrated that there
was much more talent among the youth of
Bel Air than has heretofore been believed.
There remained, afterpaying the necessary
expenses, some $25 or $50, which has been
appropriated towards liquidating debt of
~ gepng Mems Christian Association.
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SUDDEN DEATH.-On Friday afternoon
Mr.. Charles Kerr, aged IS years, who lived
with hi. son c. E. Kerr, near Fountain Green
complained of not feeling well, but after ia
king some slight remedies administered by
the family he got better. About five o'clock,
he again complained of n severe pain in his
back, and before doctor could be procured,
he was dead Mr.. Kerr was very quiet,
worthy, man and esteemed by his neighbors.
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1NTELLIGENCER,,
FREDERICK w. BAKER, Editor.

ths Egis" has extended circulate on among
intelligent farmers and business men of Hartford than
any other paper in the county No "Lock Hospita or
other obscene or Lottery advertisements W ii tappear
IN our columns At any price. large number of our
pay for their paper in advance and conse
anently are just the class advertisers desire oreach
ine attention of respectable and
10 directed to the above facts.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

We will publish business notices in this
column, not displayed, for cents per lire
for the first insertion, and 5 cents per line
for each subsequent inserton-seven words
to count line. No advertisement inser-
ted as above unless PREPAID.
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M. p CHURCH APPoINTMENTs.--T
Maryland Conference NJ. p. Church closed
its session at Georgetown, d. c., on the 10Th
instant. The following appointments, among
others, have been made:
Bel Air Circuit--W. r. Straycr and r. r.
Smith; Peach Bottom-W. J. Floyd; Sus-
quehanna-J. A. HoblitZell
Rev, Jesse Shrccvc has been sent to North
Carolina Avenue Mission, Washington, d.
c.; Rev. A. d. Melvin TO Eutaw, and Rev
John Roberts to Liberty, Frederick county
Mr. Roberts, during his sojourn of three
years in this community, has won for himself
host of friends, by his courteous manners,
his ready appreciation of what is due to
others, and his Christian walk and CONVERSE
ton His friends will bid him adieu with
sincere regret
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The Etna cutlery works, at New BritaIN
Ct, were burned on Monday morning. Loss
100000. Insurance $463,OOO
"A man named Mulholand, who beat and
kicked his wife TO death in New York, plead
guilty, and was sentenced to the State prison
for three years and six months
The famine in India continues Deaths
from starvation have already commenced,
and as the season advances the mortality will
increase at terrible rate. The British GOV
eminent affords some relief, but it is entirely
inadequate for the purpose. Those who
desire government aid, even women and
children, are forced to shovel earth in rather
purposeless way before aid will be given
them.
The Legislature of Virginia is in favor
OF settling the boundary dispute by board
of arbitration consisting of three members,
one from Virginia and one from Maryland.
who are to select third. The committee
of the Virginia Legislature recommend Hon.
VIM. A. Graham, who was q candidate for
Vice President on the Wing ticket in 1854.
On the part of Maryland Hon. jeremiah S.
Black, of Pennsylvania will be named. The
matter will doubtless be settled to the salts
faction of both States. The territory in dis
pute embraces the Potomac river and its ri
parian rights; fifty square miles of land on
Smiths island and on the mainland south of
Little Annamessex river and north of POGO.
moke sounds-now exceedingly valuable,
the trade in oysters at the mouth Of the Lit
tie Annamessex alone being estimated to be
worth annually three or four million of dol
lars.
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A lady in our neighborhood who had suffered
for over three months the most extreme torture
by violent cough, has become completely cur.
ed by DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. For sale in
every drug store.
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sB-Lost.-On Friday, March 10th, on the
road leading from Bel Air TO Moores' Mill, a
pair of Spcctaclcs. The finder will be rewarded
by leaving them at The 4Egis office
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.=y~ Wanted.-Copies of The INg;s of the fol.
lowing dates: January 3D. 10Th, nth; Febru-
airy 18th; April 4th; May esd; June 3d. 1873.
A fair price will be paid for them at this office
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Early Cabbage Plants for Sale.

* 900 neutrality-suspicious.
lC,OOO consisting of Early York
the earliest Winningstadt and Early Wake
tield-second early. These plants have been
grown during the winter, are perfectly hardy
and strong, and may safely be set Out now.
Price so cents per 100.
Tomato Sweet Potato, Late Cabbage and
Egg Plants in Season, at low prices
Plants in quantities will be delivered to
order. Orders may be left at The 1Egis office.
AMOS B. HOLLINGSWORTH
wilma P. o., Hartford 90, Md,
mh13.3m
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.4S- -Four Cows for SGlc-One now with calf,
and one will be fresh in about two weeks Ap.
ply to j. II. Quinby, near the Hickory Hartford
county, Md. mh27
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.dy- For Sale'-A Farm of about Fifty Acres,
beautifully and dcsirably located, and in high
state of cultivation. WIN. Carsins, Aberdeen,
II rford county. Md. mh2T-Gt
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Valuable Inform alton to Merchants.-
In regard to Hardware, my facilities such that It
will enable you to purchase from 10 to 80 per cent
cheaper. BY enclosing Two Dollars and address
lug j. LEWIS, 2,O44 Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia
you VIII receive Immediate answer. mh1I
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MARRIED.An

HILDT-STRETT On Wednd &lay even
ing, March 18th, 1874, at the church. Coop.
town, by Rev. 7. T. Wysong, EVERHART
HlLDT to Miss JOSEPHINE STREET.,
both of this county.
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The EARTHQUAKE IN NORTH CARoLINA.-
The people in the vicinity Of Bald mountain,
in the western part of North Carolina, are
in the greatest alarm-fe"ring hat the end
ofthe world is at hand. Their fl ars have
been excited by signs of an earthquake in
the mountain. Terrible noises have been
heard, as of heavy timbers falling, and it
seemed as if the mountain was actually shak-
ing and giving way. Even the cattle have
felt the alarm, and have wandered away from
\ their usual range. Such was the alarm that
the people for miles around assembled at the
house of a Mr.. Camp. Camp, having gone
, 10 The woodpilc for wood, became so much
alarmed that he fell upon his knees and be.
Agan praying aloud. The terrible quaking of
& Ehe mountain was such that the great multi
e4ude assembled engaged in prayer and send.
ing for George Logan, colored Baptist
preacher, and J. M. Lumly, a white Metho-
dist preacher, continued their devotional ex-
crcises for sixteen days and nights The ftl-
lowing description of the strange scene is
from dispatch from Knoxville, Tenn:
On the day of Mr.. Lumlcy's preaching the
house was literally packed, the preacher
barely having Foom to stand. So eager were
they to hear that many went up the side of
the walls and crowded on the joists above
When the call was made for mourners the
people rushed from all parts of the house and
from outside, with frantic yels, and fell on
ne floor and upon each other, all praying and
duplicating. These exercises continued
4 llcessantly for sixteen days and nights with
Tut little ntermission During this time the
People all lived in common. No attention
was given to labor or property. Cattle,
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ELTONHEAD-Deparled this life, March
23d, at 4:20 A. NJ ANNA POLK, daught er
OF VIM T. and Agnes L. Eltonhead, aged
years l. months and 90 days. SAFE in the
arms Of Jesus"
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
TNHIS IS TOGIVE NOTICE, That the
L subscribers have obtained from the Reg
lister of Wills of Hartford county, Md, Letters
of Administration on the personal estate of
BENJAMIN HENDON,
late of Hartford county, decd All persons
having claims against said deceased are here.
by notified to exhibit the same, with the lie.
gal vouchers thereof, on or before the
93d day Of March, 1876
or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment.
Given under our hands and seals this 23d
day of March, 1874
JAMES T. GORRELL,
LAURA &. HENDON,
mh2i Administrators.
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s5#-For Rcnt.-liousc and Lot of about 81
acres OF good farming land, 2miles from Bel Air.
Terms easy. Enquire at this office mh27 st
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DWELLING HoUsR BURNED.-On Tues
day morning II small dwelling house, occu-
pied by John Conley, and situated on the
road leading from Amoss' shops to Fallston,
caught fire from the chimney, and was burn
ed to the ground. 1t was insured for 5000
in the Hartford Company, Mr.. Conley is an
old and almost helpless man, who lived alone
in the house, which belonged to him. Early
on Tuesday neighbor went there and made
q fire for him in stove down stairs. Short
ly afterwards the neighbor discovered that
the chimney was on fire, and the roof soon
caught fire also. Mr.. Conley was then in
duced to come down stairs while the neigh
Dor ran for assistance 1t arrived too late to
save the house, but fortunately time enough
to save the old man. His condition is help
less indeed as he is now without shelter
savo an open shed, into which he insisted
that his cooking stove should be moved, and
where he expressed his determination to
stay.
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sag~ For Rcnt-The valuable Hotel Stand, on
Main street. Bel Air, lately occupied by Geo. p.
Cook Apply at this Office. sep2G
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ID | Il d.

HENDON.-On Sunday, March 18th. at
his residence near Bel Air, BENJAMIN
in the 18th year of his age.
'May he rest in peace
KERR On Friday, March Goth, at his
sons residence near Fountain Green,
ClAkhES KERR, in the s0lh year of his
0pp
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The Fenian Prisoners.

The following are the Joint Resolutions
which were offered on st. Patrich's Day,
quite an appropriate occasion) in the Senate
ofMaryland, by Senator Walsh, asking for the
intercession of our Government in behalf of
the political prisoners known as Fenians,
now confined in several of the jails of Great
Britain. Our Irish fellow citizens, as well as
every lover of humanity, will no doubt prop
erly appreciate this movement:
Whereas, There is deep sympathy felt on
The part of Il large number of the adopted
citizens of this country residing in Maryland
of Irish nationality which is shared by those
who are citizens by birth, in the continuous
Imprisonment, attended by rigorous, aud, it
is said, cruel treatment of numbers of State
prisoners convicted of being engaged in a
hostile movement against the peace and in
tegrity OF the existing Government of Great
Britain, and known as Fenians, now confined
in the jails ofthat country and
Whereas, 1t being eminently proper that
an appeal should be made to the clemency
and magnanimity of that illustrious lady, so
renowned for those cstimable qualities which,
as either wife, mother, or Queen, have gained
for herself the affection and respect of the
entire civilized world 80 to use the prerogatiye
of the crown she, worthiy wears in granting
boon to those unfortunate men which will
restore them To liberty and to their families,
and which will be so gratifying to the vast
majority of the people of Ireland and TO every
lover Of humanity wherever found: therefore
he it
Resolced, That our Senators and Represen-
tative, in the Congress of the United States
be, and they are hereby, requested to urge
Gnvnrnnnpt nf Iva
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The WAsHINGToN LIFE INSURANCE COM
PANY.-We direct the attention of those in
terested in the subject of life insurance-and
every man with Il family dependant upon
him should be interested therein-to the an
nual statement of the Washington Life In
surance Company, published in another col
umn of our paper to-day 1t is most salts
factory exhibit to its policy holders, as it
shows its affairs to be in prosperous and
healthy condition. The surplus now
amounts to $549, 51723, over and above all
liabilities for policies, claims, &c. We be-
lieve this company TO be one of the very best
in the country. 1t is managed with the
greatest prudence, and as it grows in years
it grows in popular favor. 1t is in all respects
safe sound and enduring. Mr.. Daniel Grant
Emory, No. 32i st. Paul street, Baltimore,
is the general agent for Maryland. He will
take pleasure in answering any inquiries
that may be addressed to him.
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Monumental Institute,
No. 80 Cathedral street, Baltimore, Nd.
MISS A. MATCHETT, Principal.

TNliE attention Of parents and guardians wihhinx
frstcasS school for their children or wards Is cal.
ed to the
MONUMENTAL INSTITUTE.
No. So Cathedral Street, Baltimore Nd
bA-Circulars containing fall iniormstion can 10 hxi
at the Office OF The 1fsDis d hteiIigenc.r. ser5
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tfY~L Lost or MislaiG.-A Scrap Book of Poetry.
1.-THE person having it in possession will leave
ii at The -E!gis office reward will be paid and
and no questions asked jan16
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AFFAIRS AT llAvRE De GRACE.-from the Re.
publican we gather the following:
The "Point" Fishery will not be operated
this year.
The Tide Water Canal is now in better con-
dition than it has been for years; the water is
now being let in, and it will be ready for the pas.
sage of boats by Monday next.
-Jhe Granite stone quarrcs on the Susquc.
hanna, above Port Deposit, are now in full CD.
Grafton. A Philadelphia firm have recently open.
ed one near the mouth Of Octomro creek
Alfred d. Allen, printer formerly employ
ed in the Republican office died ofconsumption,
on Sunday, 18th instant. His remains were car.
ried to Crumpton, Queen Anne's county, for
burial.
On last Wednesday afternoon, the members
of Monumental Lodge No. 2, Knights of Pythius,
ofBaltimorc, attended by a number ofthc Grand
Lodge officials, paid frntcrnal visit to the Cecil
Lodge, No. 81, of Port Deposit
The visitors, to the number of scvcnty.iiyc,
with Wcber's celebrated Band at their head,
were received at the Railroad Depot by the Cecil
Lodge, headed by the Port Deposit Cornct Band,
when ranks was formed and line of march tax
en- through town. The Knights in their new and
attractive uniforms, presented handsome al-
pefrance, and were much admired by all
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sz5 -Lost-On Sunday, March Odd on going
from Forrest Hill TO Hickory, II Black Sable
Boa A liberal reward will be paid if left with
frank Bateinan, at THE -Egis office, Bel Air, Md
inherit
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sS -Wanted.-At Frogtown, miles from Bel
Air, good Blacksmith. An industrious, sober
man can do well. a Wheclwright is already cs-
tabliShed at the place. Apply to William Dav
son, Bel ARP. o. mh20 At
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~ For Sale.-Four well-hroken Mules.
Apply to \. Boyle, Prospect p. o., Hartford
county, Md. janl6.tf
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-" Wantcd-A good WITEELWRIGHT, at
the first toll gate, on the Bel Air Turnpike, one
mile from Bel Air, A large shop and comfort
able dwelling house. For particulars, enquire
of Patrick Howard, Bel Air Mills, or William
Demoss, Toll Gate. jan9tf
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1.-THE Mysterious Island"

y
in which, not content with the old stories Of
"R0BINSON CRUSOE" and the SWISS FAMI-
LY ROBINSON" the writer undertakes to show
how party of men cast upon mysterious and
desert Island, may live by their scientific resour-
ces alone, without the aid of any wreck to draw
upon for the materials of life and comfort
The party are Americans who set out from
Richmond, Va, during the seige, in balloon
NJ Jules Verne unitcs with an accurate scientif
ic knowledge, an cxdberance of Inventive genius
that has
FASCINATED THE WORLD.
The theme of the present story affords the au
thor the finest opportunity for the display of his
peculiar gifts The story will be profusely H.
Illustrated, and is begun in the April Number.
;zy-For Sale by all News Dealers or Bookscl-
lers. Price S4.0Oa Year, 35 cents Number.
m27 sCRIBNER & CO., 654 Broadway, NY.
INOR YOUR OWN BENEFIT see K
IL Strassurger & Sons advertisement
and then see them.
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s4s@ Will be Exchanged.--A spirited young
mare, perfect sound and very enduring-for Il
quiet horse Enquire at this office. mh20