The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-01-10


position which he has faithfully filed ever
since its organization, therefore be it
Resolred, That the Officers and Stockhold-
ers Of the Carroll County Agricultural Society
hereby tender to Colonel McKellip their sin
cere thanks for the able and efficient manner
with which he performed the duties Of Secre-
tary, and for the intelligence and spirit that
always characterized his conduct in the trans
action Of his arduous labors.
The next annual fair will be held on Tues
day, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Oct.
9th, It'll, sth and 9th. We hope the stock
holders will second the Directors in their
efforts to make the next fair equal to il not
superior to those Of preceding years. Re-
''in union there is strength and
unless all do their utmost we will soon find
in the same condition Of some of
our sister counties.
A Re- HEARIxo OF THE DAVIS CAsE.--In-
formation was received in this city, on Mon
day, that Mr.. Edwards, of the Hagerstown
Bar, had sued out writ of error in the case
Of Joseph w. Davis, now under sentence of
death for the murder of Abraham l.. Lynn.
The matter will come up before the Court of
Appeals at an early day. This case has been
tried and retired over and over again; once
in this county, the jury failing to agree once
in Hagerstown, where he was convicted twice
before the Court Of Appeals on objections to
the rulings Of the Court below, which were
sustained by the Court Of Appeals and twice
before the Governor. A few weeks ago Hon.
VIM. p. Maulsby, Davis counsel, had printed
and circulated memorial to the Legislature,
asking that bodyto examine the testimony and
decide in the matter; but as the case is again
to be argued before the Court Of Appeals, we
suppose the memorial to the Legislature will
not be used. No case has ever occurred in
this State, except the Wharton trial, in which
there has been so many hearings, and surely
by this time the counsel on both sides have
exhausted the subject. Two years have nearly
passed since the murder was committed, dur
ing which time Davis has been in close con,
fnement, and even if he should be released,
Of which there is little hope, his constitution
viii have undergone such q physical change
that he will be complete wreck.
The Baltimore StR Of Wednesday says -
1t was stated yesterday that Judge Alvey,
Chief Justice OF the sourth Judicial circuit,
and one Of the Judges Of the Court of Appeals,
on Monday signed an order at Hagerstown,
transmitting the case Of Joseph W. Davis,
flor the murder of Lynn to the Court of APP
peals for third reargument for errors assign
ed under the new rules of that court. The
errors assigned are said TO be several defects
in the record sent from Carroll to Washington
county, and also others originating in Wash.
ington County Court Colonel WIN. =. Mauls-
by and Mr.. 4. II. Edwards 20 to Annapolis
to-day to ask the Court Of Appeals to set a
day tor the hearing Of the case, which will
probably be an early one, both for the reason
that the execution Of Davis has been ordered
by the Governor for the hof February next,
and because Attorney General Syester has to
be in Cumberland on the 21st Of this month
to attend to the prosecution of young Risley
for the murder Of Lloyd Clary, late editor Of
the Times of that city.
The Court Of Appeals has set Thursday
next to hear the argument upon the writ Of
error.
SABBATH SCHOOL CoxcEKr.--A very little
girl sends as the following account Of Sab
bath School concert at Brueeville, on the
3lst of December:
The Union Sabbath School, of Bruceville,
gave concert on Wednesday evening, Dec.
3lst, 1873, which consisted OF both vocal and
instrumental music, G,so very able address
by Rev. Alleman. Doors opened at u p. NJ.
exercises began at 8, when an opening march
was played by Miss Emma Burlington, who
was escorted to the organ by Mr.. Geo. W.
Skunk. She was becomingly attired in white
french muslin, with blue trimmings. The
school marched in, all dressed in white, and
proceeded to the stage; next was beautiful
hymn sung by the school, and played by Miss
Maggie Mehring, who was also looking her
sweetest. The school house was most beau.
tifully decorated with fine and very handsome
and appropriate notices, the most appropri.
ate OF which, "a HAIRY NV YEAn re
ALL met my gaze upon quitting the house
Another stiking and touching feature was
cross and crown, with the help Of the little
word :. Nc" which indicated " No Cross, NJ
Crown The programme run thus:--Anti
och, school; Jesus, Blessed Jesus, school
Cling to the Rock, sung and played by Mis-
Mehring; Nearer Ny God, to Thee, school
Love One Another, school Strike, Strike 70
Victory, school Grand Millenarian song
school Ring the Bell, Watchman, Mr.. W
Skunk, Misses Emma and Jennie Burlington
chorus BY school; Over the Ocean Wave
school; Spirit March, Emma Burlington
Three Angel Visitants, Emma Burlington
Let Ne Say Ny Little Prayer, L. Burlington
Jesus, Dear, Come to Thee, school; Drunk
ards Lone Child, Emma Burlington and Mr.
George W. Skunk
The affair come of with much credit to III
singers. There arc many who wish for rope
tition, which | hope win soon be sccordel
them
CLOSING SCENES OF rHR HoLIDkYs. As "a
as Westminster is concerned the holiday
closed last Saturday evening. On New Year
night number Of ladies and gentlemen i
masks visited the residences ofseyeral Of thei
friends, whoreceived them cordially. The ma,
queraderz were headed BY punch and Judy,
followed BY Julius Caesar and isFolly.
cousin joe and s'The Child of the Reg
nentn while a Revolutionary Soldier z
s'I.ady of '79'' Sister Of Charity, Jig Dan
GERS, Fop and several other amusing chai
acters brought up the rear.
On Saturday evening the s'elimax wa
clapped.u Under the leadership Of one q
Frederick's fair daughters "Phantom Pal
ty" was organized, and they determined +
give their friends . hrst-class scare. Fac
was dressed In long white robe, white mus
liz mask, and the head covered with whit
horned turban. The party numbered twenty
one ladies and gentlemen. Several Of tn
'aghosisr we're guilty Of nnghostly tricks; on
carried violin, several danced ngs, waltzed
played upon the piano, and sang songs Fac
was dressed exactly alike, the yesfmsnts bein
composed Of sheets and pillow cases, and "
knew some Of the wash women entered
strong protest on Monday against any NOR
Phantom parties. both the comic an
phantom parties were hospitality enfersaine,
wherever they vent
1cE. Saturday and Sunday caused the ic
10 melt rapidly. Several Of our citizens hs'
ice stored on the side Of Mr.. Winters mil
pond, and expected to be able 10 haul Il il
on Monday, but on examining i. il was ioun'
70 be 100 much effected By the yarn weaiher
Mezsra. Weimert 4 Lockard, Of this city
have formed . partnership for the purpose .
conducting the earriage making business.
Westminster vas very lively on Monday
there being more persons in town that da.
than there has been since court.