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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-02-28

We fear the new assessment bill will fall
through. We should have new assessment
of the property of Baltimore county. Much
of that in the upper portion of the county
would not sell under the hammer for its as
sessment in 1866, when gold and real estate
were at a high premium. Large portions of
that within five miles of the city has quadru
pied in value. Some land that is assessed and
taxed at $1,000 per acre is selling and leasing
at from $4,000 to $40, 900 Give us a new as
sessment and let this injustice be wiped out.
The Collector of the Port of Boston has
resigned. Gen. Butler recommended and the
President appointed Mr.. Simmons. A strong
| fight is being made by Massachusetts Repub-
licans to prevent confirmation and to induce
his withdrawal A delegation was in Wash
ington on Tuesday for this purpose. They
waited on Gen. Butler and urged him to with
Spartan devotion.
We fear the Legislature is not going to
| give us new road law, to allow folks living
| along the line of the road the privilege of
working out portion fther road tax thereon
The delegation have the matter in their own
hands as the convention of road supervisors
and tax collectors referred the matter to them
| If they haven't sagacity enough to see that the
thing is done, it will be all right no doubt.
Nearly 10000 signers have sent their names
to Annapolis asking for local option. Some of
our unterrifed members do not know just ex-
actly how they ought to vote on this subject.
| Their records were referred to during the cam
paign-by themselves approached on
the subject. They may have the opportunity
of making another-that local optonists may
not fancy.
We have heard it intimated that the tenn
peraEce Alliance women of State are consd-
ering the propriety of commencing prayer
crusade among us to break up the use of intox-
icating liquors. We would suggest the pro
prety of commencing the programme at the
State Capital.
Senator Schurz, having been silent for
some time, made speech Tuesday of this
| week upon the financial question. Unlike
most of the Western Senator's aud Representa-
tives, he is opposed TO imitation. His argu
ments are sound and are well worth reading.
In consequence Of the practice of Demo-
cratic justice by the just Democratic party,
Major Widdeombe has not yet obtained pos
session Of the clerks Office in Prince Georges
county, 10 which be was legally elected.
Secretary Richardson has reported that
the sum necessary tn supply the deficiency in
the appropriations for the year ending June
30th, 1874, is about two and quarter millions.
"A strong effort is being made IN remove the
! Citizens National Bank Of Hagerstown to
Washington city. We would, if in order, move
to yeEeye il 10 Towsontown. We need it.
A bill has beea Introduced into the Legis.
isture to provide suitable building for the
Norma. School OF the Stale.
--chiefJustice wsits keeps the country and
the Bench soaitiag.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-02-28

CENTENNIAL STocK, so far as Congressional
legislation is concerned, is on the decline. 1t
is understood that Senator Sumner and certain
Democratic Senators opposed to the scheme.
1t is again proposed to have worlds fair in
Washington, while the centennial is in blast
in Philadelphia. This is simple folly. Amer
leans are making themselves ridiculous Every
sensible man must admit that Philadelphia is
the proper place above all others for the CEN
tennial. In principle we think Americans
should have patriotism enough to raise the
requisite funds by voluntary contributions
Yet we have no special objection to legislative
appropriation, if the money cannot be had
otherwise. President Grant has been author
ICED to invite the nations of the earth. He has
issued his invitation. The people from abroad
are coming. The nation must not be disgrace
ed by failure. Congress should not give the
thing its "cold shoulder"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-02-28

Power MOVES LEGISLATION The bill to exempt
$500 of mans wages from attachment is claim
ed by some to be a move in the interest of the
poor man, while in point of fact it is in the in
terest of the B. & o. R. R. Company We may
be mistaken, but we are of the opinion that it
cannot do otherwise than work mischief to the
laboring man. 1t will oblige him very frequent
ly to do a cash business when he is obliged to
wait till the end of the week, more frequently
the month f2r b: H bis Wages were cash
every night, the case might be different We
can see no reason why the law should be altered
merely to relieve the B. & o. R. R. Company
from the necessity of obeying the summons as
garnishee in an attachment suit any more than
an individual. The cost is paid out of the wages
OF the employee, if they owe him anything. And
the company is really at NO loss on account of
counsel fees. 1t employs counsel by the year and
they try five fifty cases for the same money, &C.
cording to the number on hand. The laboring
man who desires to cheat his creditors, if he can
get any, will have the power Of doing it if the
bill becomes a law. This will operate harshly
upon those who desire to be honest. All will be
placed in the same category-to crafty a rail-
road company. Messrs. Keech and Matthews
voted against the bill on its passage ia the House.
Since the above was in type the bill has passed
the Senate by vote of 20 10 g. and is now a law
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A Ne,v Reo;st,ntiom Bju

has been introduced in the Legislature by DR..
Steiner, of Frederick. The bill provides that
there shall be board of three regitrars appointed
for each ward in the city of Baltimore and each
election district of each county, by the Circuit
Court Judges in the counties and by the Judges
of the Supreme Bench in the city of Baltimore
They shall be appointed in May. Only two of
them shall be of the same political party Their
sitting shall be from the 1st of June till the LIST
of July, from O'Clock a. M, till clock p. m =,
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each
week. Prior to August lst they shall publish a
list of the qualified voters in the paper having the
largest circulation in the county and by handful.
The officers are to sit for correcting the lists dur
ing the entire week succeeding the first Tuesday
in September. When the lists are closed two fair
copies are to be made out by the Board of Regis
tration. One is to be sent to the Clerks office
and the other furnished the Judges of Election.
Any appeal from the Registrars to the Circuit
Courts that is sustained shall throw the costs up
on the county, otherwise upon the individual
Any violation of the law by Registrar, Judge OF
Election, Sheriff, or Clerk of the Court shall be
punished by fine of not less than 500 and moi
more than $1,000. And they shall in addition
to this be responsible in damages to the individ-
ual agrieved.
Governor Whyte does not have any fears that
this bill will become law. He has already ap.
pointed his registration officers throughout the
State. And with a striking unanimity has con.
tinued the old officers. The new bill contains
the provisions essential to fair registration.
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M0rUi0nd Le0iSLutlL7e.

THURSDAY, Feb. 10
Senate.-No business relating TO Baltimore co.
HouSe.-Petitions Tor dog law for Baltimore
county, aud also for local option, were presented
Mr.. Matthew'S bill, to locate the boundaries of
the Dulaney's Valley and Towsonlown turnpike,
was passed. t, p
The discussion of the hill for the extension of
the city limits occupied considerable portion of
the day. 1t was finally postponed until Thurs
day, 26th inst.
FRIDAY, Feb 90
Senate.-No business relating to Baltimore
county. Adjourned until Tuesday
House.-Mr Matthews presented petition for
dog law.
Mr.. Merryman's dog law WAS discussed and
after several amendments OF an unimportant
character, was ordered engrossed fora third read.
ing.
Adjourned until Tuesday. -
TUESDAY, Feb "a
Senate.--Mr. Stevens presented petition from
a number of wealthy citizens ot Baltimore coun-
ty, asking for extension OF the CITY limits. Mr..
Davis presented petition from John u. Pater-
son and twenty-three other citizens of Baltimore
county, in favor OF election Of School Commits
sioners by the voters OF the different districts.
H5use.-Mr. Keech obtained leave to introduce
a bill to prevent horses, mules and bulls running
at large within two miles of Towsontown.
The bill to protect travellers on highways in
Baltimore county was read second time and or
dered engrossed.
WEDNESDAY, Feb %.
Senate. The House bill extending the amount
of wages from $40 to $l0Q exempt from attach
ment, was taken up on its third reading and alter
considerable discussion passed, yeas 90 nays 3
House Senate bill to egalize the o:gauiza-
ton of the Parkton aud Manchester Railroad
Company was passed after amendment, on mo-
ton of Mr.. Keech, TO provide 'that nothing con-
tanned in this act shall apply to or be construed
as to apply to or in any manner affect anysuit
now pending or which may hereafter be brought
upon any promissory note or writing obligatory
now in existauce which was given as or for a
subscription to the capital stock OF said company
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instrumentation of Major Merrill on AL

remuneration OF MAJOR merrill on account Of
his receiving money ior making hu-klux ar
rests Ihis is kiliihg tnree pros Win one stone,
PROVIDED the Oirds are eisner scared Or decoy
ed: me defence OF Mr. bayaro is mere in
cident, but II the patting OF one senator on the
BACK at the expense OF announcer VINO is stricken
at with scandalous inuendos is so likely to sue
ceed IN bringing on hght tnat an intelligent
report Will take the trouble 10 Try such an ex-
pertinent, it is not very complimentary TO the
average Republican in Congress. In Truth the
conclusion is unavoidable that he or the cores /.
pondent must be taken for fool, or that there
is short supply of good sense with which to
cater to newspaper readers. LIFE.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-02-28
VALUABLE FARM,
In the 9Th District, at Private Sale.

THE undersigned offers at private sale, his
Il FARM, situated in the Sth Election Dis
trict, Baltimore county, on the county road
leading from the York..turnpike to the Western
- Run turnpike, about three miles ,,A
49, west of said York turnpike, adjoin- i#
ing the lands of Thomas Cockey, I&ss4IA
John Ensor of A., and Sarah Price. This farm
contains about 1873 ACRES, more or less, in a
sud stato of ~ltivatiap, VOL ar sltored and hoav
lily timbered; good portion ofthe timberis thrift
ty Chestnut, ready for use. The improvements
consist of substantial STONE DWELLING
and good FRAME BARN with Stabling at
tached, and other necessary outbuildings. A
good spring of water at the door, and an excel
lent Dairy. Persons desiring to purchase
good farm would do well to call and view this
property. Terms made to suit the purchaser.
Persons wishing to view the farm can call upon
Mr.. H. C. Cole, or address me at Ellengowan
P. o., Baltimore county.
A. COLE OF L.
Feb. 2l.-tf.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-02-28

re- The editor of the Journal entertained
ais readers last week with valuable disserta-
ton upon natural history, under the caption Of
"a Filthy Bird" Entirely familiar himself,
by experience, with the habits and character
suppose, that no one should mistake his des-
eriptions thereof, he furnished practical illus
tratGon of the most prominent traits of the afore
said "bird" in the same number. If YOU want
to know "a filthy birds" character you are re-
ferred to the editor of the Journal Heis more
familiar With /. than any one else we know.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-02-28
PUBLIC SALE
OF
STOCK AND FARMING UTENSILS.

ENHE undersigned will sell at public sale. at
Il his residence, about three miles east of
Towsontown, near Providence Chapel, on
Wednesday, March 4th, 1874,
at one o'clock P. NJ,
THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL PROPERTY,
= Viz: good work Horse, l .--,zz,,..
LII fine Colt, A years old, suitable g'sa4fSS
A0- for riding or driving; -
l good Mule, l Attorney Cow, will be fresh by
day of sale; head ofSheep, two-horse Plow
l IA" Harrow, Cultivators, Shovel Flows, Bri-
dies, Collars, and many other articles.
TERMS OF SALE.--All sums of $40 and
under, cash; on all sums over that amount a
credit of nine months, purchasers giving notes
with approved security, bearing interest from
day of sale. If promptly paid when due, no
interest will be charged
JOHN TORBIT.
S. G. WILSON, Auct. Feb. 2l.-2t.
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UNwIsE.-Congress in both Houses seems to

UNwIsE.-Congress in both Houses seems to be
committed, at least indirectly to imitation of the
currency. This is through resolution, not by
positive enactment. Yet, as no two of either
House seem to entertain identcally the same ideas
about the best means of solving the financial diff
culties upon us, it is not at all improbable that
both Houses may hereafter conclude to reverse
their own judgments. The question has not
taken a strictly political shape. Republicans and
Greeleyites have voted together, some for and
some against the measure. Messrs. Morton, Car
penter, Oglesby and other Western men voted for
the resolution, while Messrs. Conkling, Schurz,
Sumner and Boutwell, voted against it. We do
not belong to that class of people who arrogate
to themselves all the knowledge there is on the
subject But as Congressman disagree, some OF
them must be wrong. We have as much right
to a voice as a Congressman that is wrong. We
do not believe that initiation by the issuing of
more currency is the road out of the difficulty.
Let the people be prudent and economical. Let
them have confidence in business and it will not
be long before money will become abundant
again by virtue of the balance of trade being in
our favor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-02-28
EXTENSIVE SALE
STOCK AND FARMING NIPPLE
MENTS, sc.


4 HE undersigned, having rented his farm
4 will sell at public auction at his residence
situated about 81 miles Northwest of Jockeys
ville on the road leading from Oregon Fur.
mace to Davisville, and about one mile from
Shewan, on
Wednesday, March 4th, 1874,
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, without regard to weather
lean sell under cover if necessarily
THE FOLLOWING STOCK, FARMING I'M.
PIGMENTS, &C, &C, TO WIT:
"a HEAD OF HORSES, N
OIL a superior Northern Horse, AN
suita BILE for saddle, family carriage or any other
purpose, 6 years old and handsome; two
year old Colts OF superior blood;
FIVE COWS, 5apmwA
broad tread Wagons, 2 Express &0
Wagons. platform Concord Wagon, ~
superior Market Wagon, Cutter Sleign and
Bells. Buggy, two-horse Carriage, l Car
riage, nearly new, Tor one or two horses, in
frst-rate order wood, corn and lime Bed, !
stone and wood Bed, hay Carriage, nearly
new; Cart, "World" Combined Reaper and
Nc er, "Wood" Mower, straw and fodder
Cutter, | 'Sinclar" Masticator, new; Corr
Shelter, nearly new sweep Hore-P Power
nearly new; Grain Fan, oats, hay and manure
Forks, hand Rakes, Shovels, Mattocks, grain
Cradles, moving Scythes, Hoes, stone Ham
mers, two and three-horse Flows, Shovel Flows
Davis Drags, large four-horse Drag, new
large Roller, Harrows, Corn Harrow, eide
Mill, Hay Cover, Buckeye Rake, 3 sets Breech
bands, 6 sets lead Harness, wagon Saddle, dou
BILE set light carriage Harness, grain Bags, 10
of Bacon. Also,
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
Chairs, Tables, Sofas, 2 large Mirrors, mahoga
ny Side-Table, with mar ble-top; l Side Board
l wood and coal Stove, and many other arti
cles too numerous to mention.
Ga1- The sale will be positive, and all good
offered will be sold.
TERMS.-All sums Of $40 and under, cash
all sums of $50 and over $40, a credit of ST.
months with approved security. All sum
over $40 credit of eighteen months, upoI
notes with two indorsers, and all credit pay
ments to bear interest from day of sale. N
goods removed until settled for.
ALFRED j. GENT.
0. P. MACGILL, Auctioneer
Yah
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-02-28

&a- Gov. Thos. E. Bramlette, of Louisville
KY, has given three years to the building up
of Public Library in Louisville, which he
intends shall be the best in the country. He
is doing it by series of Gift Concerts, the prof
its of which go to the Library. The third
drawing distributed 100000, and the fourth,
which takes place March 3lst, distributes ST.
100000. The drawing will certainly occur on
the day named, and the $4,000 gifts distributed
as set forth in advertisement
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-02-28

Precautions Against Sickness.

The ability of the human body to resist the of
disease depends upon its vgor and upon the uity
with which the several organs perform their functions
In the winter the most prolific of sickness
damp and cold and it is therefore wise and prudent
fortify the system against them by wholesale snla-
ton. Hence it is that Hostetters Stomach Bitters
prove such an admirable safeguard against the COM
of this powerful vegetable nvigoran comprise three
sential medicinal elements which act simultaneously
upon the digestion, the circulation the secretions and
the nerves, nfusing strength and regularity into ALL
In this way the Btters put the body in the best posi-
Bile condition to escape attack of rheumatism or in
termtten fever, Indigestion billiousness, of
pulmonary disease. Cold and damp are very depress-
ing; almost much excessive heat, and pro-
tective medicine is quite needful in winter as in
summer The commercial stmulants so uuwsey tax
en- in the form of drains to keep the cold" have
precisely opposite effect TO that produced by Hostel
ters itters Their first results succeeded by re-
action which devializes and pros,rates the system
while, on the other hand the tonic aud vitazng OPP
Grafton of the great vegetable nvsorant is not only
immediate but permanent There is no revulsoh, no
reverse action. The physique streng hened,
the appetite increased, the bowels regulated the
ach reinforced, and these conditions continue If dys.
pepsia rheumatism. biousness or Intermittent
fever, general debility, weakness pres
en in the system. expel it with this pure and harmless
antidote, which is not only invaluable preventive
OF sickness, but also remedy fora large classof dis
-
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-02-28
VI 4 RRIED.

On Thursday, 10 h inst, at Stone Chapel N.
e. church. Baltimore county, by Rev. A. M.
Lipscomb, assisted by Rev. J. P. Wright, Rev.
0. G. MARRIOTT Of the Baltimore Confer
ence. to Miss LIZZIE n KENDIG, Of Pikes-
vile, Maryland.
On the 5th inst, by Rev. VIM. r. Brantley
VIM. T. KNOTT Of Balto., to Miss ISABELLA
HUTCHINS, of Monkton, BALTIC co.
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NeaU Advertisements.

w ANTED !-ENERGETIC AGENTS in
wv every County in Maryland to sell
WHEELER & WILSON'S NEW SEWING
MACHINES. The most liberal inducements
offered first.class men. Address,
WHEELER & WILSON MANUF'G CO.,
Feb. 28.-2t. 214 w. Baltimore st., BALTIC.
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DARING RESCUE FROM JAIL.--At an early
hour on Wednesday morning last, the Jail at
New Castle, Delaware, was invaded by party
of men, who came up to the town in a tug boat
and released from confinement the four bank
robbers, recently sentenced to ten years each,
and also man named Frazer, under life SEN
tence for numbering his brother-in-law. About
three o'clock the warden heard noise on the
outside of the Jail and upon going out to learn
the cause, he was seized, bucked and gagged
and taken to the lower floor of the prison and
tied to post. The invaders then released their
men and made off. The most intense excite
ment prevails in New Castle and Wilmington
over this bold invasion, and the Sheriff of the
county has offered a reward of 81 900 for the
capture of the parties.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-02-28
FARMERS, LINTON.

TFNHE Third Constitutional Meeting of the
FARMERS UNION OF BALTIMORE
COUNTY will be held at DUNCAN'S HALL,
saturday, March It'll, PROF.,
at o'clock P M.
Feb est. BY ORDER.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-02-28

"A petition mas bees presented in the Ma
ryland Senate askiag the appropriation of two
thousand dollars for the Baltimore Normal
School for the education Of eolored teachers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-02-28

A PRUDENT CoURsE.-Tne resolution passed
by the meeting held in the Court House on
Thursday, to consider the question of the exten-
sion of the city limits is the most temperate
and sensible thing that we have seen on the
subject. There is nothing of the silly billings
gate bunccmbe in it that has disguised sensi-
BILE people for few weeks past Some things
that we might name that have been before the
public on the subject, however well intended
they may have been, have injured the cause
they were meant to assist. The friends of ex-
tension in Baltimore city have been amused
and gratifed at the aid they have been receiv-
ing from the ill-tempered style in which
some of the opponents ofextension have discuss
ed the matter. The extensionists could we'll
afford to pay them to continue their folly. The
matter is yes in the hands of our delegation in
the Legislature. committee of gentlemen
have been appointed to render them any de-
sired assistance. Unwise and untimely agita-
tion aids extension.
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The pastor Of the Baptist Church in L,

The pastor Of The Baptist Church in La
Crosse, Wis, breaches rhymed sermons.
During the continuance of the Parliament
just dissolved in England there were 1853 deaths
among the members-55 in the House of Com
mons and 108 in the House of Lords.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-02-28
NeaU Advertisements.
WANTED.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE That the sub
Il scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Baltimore county, letters testamenta-
ry on the estate of
JABEZ HAMILTON,
late of said county, deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against the said estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber,
On or before the 18th day of august, 1874;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. Those indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 25th
day of February, 1874.
KISSIAH HAMILTON,
Feb. est. Executrix
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TO THE PUBLIC.

TENHE report having been circulated by some
l. of my professed friends, that l had quit
AUCTIONEERING, l adopt this means of in
forming the public, that am still in the bu-
siness, and make very moderate charges
Thankful for past favors, ask continuance
of the same. JAMES w. OW1NGS,
Feb. 2S.--tf. Towsontown.
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P~UV1VUU Il CIV P~ U
9TH GRAND GIFT CONCERT
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KY.
On March 31St, Meat
10000 Tickets; $4,000 Gifts !

Total, 1000 Gifts, all Cash. amt. to...Sl 500, 900
The concert and distribution of gifts will pos
itively and unequvocally take place on the day
now fixed, whether all the tickets sold or
not, and the $4,000 gifts all paid in proper tioE
to the number of tickets sold.
PRICE OF TICKETS:
Whole tickets, $50 Halves, $685. Tenths, or
each coupon, S.; Eleven Whole Tickets for
$500. Send for Circular.
The time for the drawing is near at hand,
and persons intending to purchase tickets have
no time TO lose.
THO. E. BRAMLETTE,
Agt. Public Library, KY, and Manager Gift Con-
cert, Public Library Building Louisville, KY.
Feb 2S--4t