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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

The Thames Tunnel has long been con-
sidered one Of the wonders Of London
Below London Bridge the means of Trans
portation across the Thames are limited
the necessities of navigation preventing
the building Of bridges, 50 that yery
small ferry boats and skiffs hive at pres.
ent to be resorted to for passage from one
side OF that crowded stream to the other
1t IS now proposed to bore another tunnel
under the river at point near Greenwich
about four miles below the present tunnel
This tunnel will be little more than one.
third Of mile long, and is to provide
passage both for railway, wagon road
and foot passengers. The estimated cost
OF the work is about three millions Of dol.
lars, and the progress of engineering
science since the construction Of the first
tunnel has been SO great that this one
probably will not be accompanied by the
misfortunes that so often DELAYED and at
times almost prevented the completion
Of that enterprise.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18
For ne Dsmocyu,ie Ad,ocat..


MEssRs. EDlFoRs :--As there is considera.
Bile interest being manifested on the part of
the teachers aud patrons of our schools con.
corning proposed or actual change Of Ariths
metics, and as the teachers may have to face
their patrons during the coming scholastic
year and enforce the regulations Of the board
Of School Commissioners, and as heretofore
he made the scape-goat for all venom and
abuse that may be generated by making the
change operative, it is well to keep the sub.
ject before the people so that the merits or
value Of snch change be clearly understood
and appreciated, and the efficiency Of our
teachers not injured by enforcing a change Of
books the necessity of,which their patrons can
not see. Now rs the teachers ought to be
more interested on this subject, propose
nut for them to crack, that will certainly re-
suit in more critical examination Of the rival
books.
SUBTRACTION. "If aay lower figure
is greater than the one above it, add 10 to the
upper figure, subtract and add one to the next
lower figure" Ex. III have 20 apples on
tree and my little girl knocks off 10, how
many will be leh. Ans. l.
Now il | add 10 above will have 30, and
by adding one below 20, and 30-20==l0.
What Is the matter ritA The mule do our
Authors treat the science Of numbers thus?
Turn to page s5 Appleton's Part LIST and see
what he says.
The above rule seems worse than the old
habit Of borrowing and paying back, and child
taught either method is not being taught the
science Of numbers, for Il theupper numbers
the larger you have no need to borrow nor add to
it, and consequently none to pay back. Rule
''If in any denomination the subtrahend ex-
raadS the minuand add IN the latter M many
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

EXCITEMENT IN PHILADELpHIA.-
The excitement in Philadelphia over the
kidnapping of the child of Mr.. Ross has
been increased by the disappearance Of
young Robert Orr, lad of fourteen wears
OF age, and of a boy of eight years, named
Fisler. The first has been missing since
Saturday last, and the other for nearly
three weeks. 1t is quite probable that the
kldnappers have had nothing to do With
either of these cases; but the quiet of
Philadelphia is greatly disturbed at the
thought that 1t may be possible that band
!, mas been organized in that city to steal
little children for the purpose Of exactinc
ransoms from their parents. Twenty thou
sand dollars has been demanded for the
restitution of the child by Mr.. Ross.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18
EcoggIa's Gomez


This beautiful celestial visitant Is fast
disappearing nom our view Very litsleis
known Of the origin, pasposes, and desti-
nation Of these heavenly bodies. or of their
composition and economy in the order IF
nature, but the minds Of scientific men are
busy with their Investigation. The read
or viii end, on tho fourth page Of this IS
sue. al interesting chapter in relation to
Them. They we're formerly regarded BY
the ignorant and superstitious, with great
dread, as The harbingers Of war, pestilence
and famine And that feeling is still to
BE- met with, here and there, at the pres
emf day. ButintolIigent men have discov-
cred that they have nothing to do with
war, pestilence or famine, and hail their
appearance with delight. The best view
Of the present comet was had on Sunday
and Monday evenings Of this week. On
Sunday evening there was magnificent
auroral display which heightened the glory
Of the northwestern heavens and WED at
lines with the brillianee and beauty Of
the comet itself. Corsuscations Of light
shot up from the dusky base Of the auro-
ra, and moved from north to northwest,
sometimes by sudden waving eccentric
motion, Once these electric columns
moved into close proximity, apparently,
with the tail Of the comet, and with nearly
an equal hrilliancy, remaining for some
minutes until gradually fading from view
presenting one Of the rarest sights it has
ever been our lot to behold
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

LiBRRIA.-Advices from Liberia indi.
cate that the commerce of the country Is
steadily expanding, and that the coffee
crop Is abundant. The coast trade how
ever, still languishes in consequence Of
want OF good roads, tribal squabbles, and
petty wars among the chiefs Of the interior
districts, and the generalization always
incident to trading with an upciyilized
people. Strenuous efforts to establish
Christianity among the aboriginal popula.
ton have not met with much success
because Of lack of means to establish a
system OF primary education, although the
missionaries are laboring with much zeal
to that end. The twenty-seyenth anniyer-
saTy OF the declaration of independence
VIII be celebrated on the 26th of this
month. w
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

THE PREsIDEgcY AND CABINET Ap-
PoINrNKNrs.--A Washington letter AYERS
that the excuse of Mr.. Hale,--impaired
health, was not the real reason for his
keeping out of the Cabinet. The surmise
is, that Hale's appointment was . Aanking
movement Of Grant against Blaine, to
capture his first Lieutenant, but failed
because Hale would not forsake the for
tunes Of the astute Speaker, who is in the
field as presidential candidate. The
appointment Of Jewell is a shrewd one, as
he is the strongest politician in Connect
cut, and his influence win be strong in New
England, and given against Blaine, viii
cause such a diversion as to greatly inteu-
sify the canvass and imperil the chances of
the Speakers nomination, who must have
a united New England in order to win.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

The Baltimore Anseriean Of Thursday
says The Maryland State Convention
Of School Teachers met in this city yester-
day, with good attendance and decided
interest in the proceedings. The annual
address of Prof Hollingshcad was very
clever review of public school education in
general, with special reference to its con-
dition and progress in Maryland as COM
pared with other communities The pro-
gressiye women win thank him most
earnestly for his argument in favor of the
higher intellectual culture Of girls, and the
duty Of the State to give them equal ad-
vantages in the schools, which was urged
with considerable force and clearness.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

NEW DESIGN FOR PosrAI. CARps-It
has been in contemplation for some time
past to change the design of the present
postal card. A number of specimens have
been submitted by the Morgan Envelope
Company, the firm which has the contract
Tor printing the cards now in use. The
present card is considered unsuitable in
several respects. 1t is too sombre in
color, and the border is generally regarded
as too heavy. The new card will be ligh.
ter in color, probably very nearly white.
The printing and engraving will be exc
cuted in black ink, and the border will be
narrower and much neater in appearance.
The change has not yet been fully decided
upon, but it is safe to say that some altera.
ton in the design of the present homely
card will be made.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

FAILURE OF CROPS IN KENTuoKY.-
For three months past, says the Courier
Journal, in Southern and Western Ken
lucky, not enough rain has fallen at any
one time to lay the dust. The crops are
almost entirely destroyed, and even with
an abundance of rain hcnceforth they can
not be saved. Of tobacco there will be
scarcely any crop. Corn and oats are very
small, but wheat is the best crop for many
years. Much restitution is already repor-
ted, and the Governor has been petitioned
to convene the Legislature for the purpose
Of deyising some means for relief Rains
have fallen in Eastern and Central Ken.
lucky during the last two days, but too
late to afford much relief. In the noun.
tain districts actual cases of starvation are
reported.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18
JoHS EBArGH,
Patapsco, Carroll county, Md.

SPAWNING SEAsoNs.--In accordance
with law passed by the last legislature
of Pennsylvania the board of fishery com
missioners give notice that black bass
spawn from the first day of May until the
fifteenth day of July; pickerel spawn in
March, April and May; pike and perch in
April, May and June; sunfsh in June
and July; trout from the fifteenth Of
August until the first Of April yellow
perch in March, April and May; catfish
in June and July; during which time it is
unlawful to take the said fishes. The
penalty for having any one of these fishes
in possession during the times mentioned
Is five dollars.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

m, TTo,,,,. =, f,,,,,,,,,.. -
u. iak nous =, of CoRhkoTioN.-uoy. 1roome,
5reasures compton, ana Attorney Gsneral
o{es.el, =. sne eoniiss y. 70 iocate tne Rouse
u NolIeSuon, visited westminster, on Mon
aay ias., ier me purpose Of viewing the sew
sral slses 70 .nls nein,y. Inc party came
rom nsgeIs.own, Snltner tney mad been on
slm nsi business, ana were accompanied hither
" " Sos. a. n. Ssa.e, ., washington county.
~ hrey 49,; w. me. ~ lne uspot ny committee
z. oi';-ens, anu escorted 70 all .ne oiiierent
sl.es IA .ee vicinity. before starting they
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

The SAFE BURaLARY.-A Washington
letter says :-Buford Wilson, Solicitor Of
the Treasury Department, who has been to
New York city and elsewhere obtaining
evidence in connection with the safe burg
larry, has returned to this city. The
Solicitor, in his research, took the state
ments of both the friends and enemies of
Colonel Witty, whom rumor connects
with arranging the details for executing
the burglary. He held that if the enemies
of Witty knew any facts damaging to
him, they would only be too glad to COM
municate the same and that if Witty
was innocent he could stand the testimony
of those prejudiced against him, aud even
invite it. The facts elected by the Solicit
tor were to-day turned over to the Grand
Jury. Thus far he has formed no final
conclusions in the case, as he is awaiting
additional testimony. The report will
probably be submitted next week.
Mr.. Wilson contemplates, upon the
return of Secretary Bristow, to make many
changes in the secret service division of
the Treasury. He thinks he can inaugu-
rate reform, but his action in this respect
will be Independent of anything connected
with the safe burglary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18
The war i Spain.

The Carllst war in Spain is exhibiting
some OF the earnest persistence aud some
Of the extraordinary vitality Of the "Patri-
Of instruction in Cuba. Thus extremes
meet, for the one is an expression Of semi
feudal loyalty toa despotie Bourbon fami
y, and the other is an aspiration Of free
dom from oppressive and despotic rule,
which Has been the same under the Span
ish Republic that it was under the Spanish
monarchy Equally they show wonderful
vitality The Cuban instruction has been
proclaimed as extinguished a hundred
times, yet il still lives in It's mountain fast
ness in the interior of the island, after an
existence of six years The Carlist enter
prise was TO have been an affair of few
weeks, and when after leading precarious
life for more than u year, the Carlist army
was driven from before Bilbao, that was
thought to be the end Gifts career Then
came the death Of the victorious Spanish
Republican leader, Marshal Concha, and
since that time the Carlist cause seems to
have had new life Infused into it, and is
seemingly as far as ever from being crush
ed out. Its army, like the insurgent army
in Cuba, has the great advantage of a
mountain country to operate from. When
it is weakened il can retreat to strongholds,
which it is difficult for any regular army
to penetrate with success When It has
recuperated and grown strong enough for
action, it can make rapid descents in unex-
pected quarters. This is one secret Of its
vitality, and its carnestness of purpose is
another. But its field Of operations diff
ers in one important respect from that Of
the Cuban patriots--the Spanish mountain
country Of the Carlists is poor country,
whilst that Of the Cubans grows almost
spontaneously the neccssaries of life for
their subsistence.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

Who wrote the John Brown song ?
The Boston papers arc trying TO decide.
So far, it is agreed that the music was
condensed from old Methodist camp meet.
ing songs, and was first sung by the
Twelfth Massachusetts, Regiment, while
Halls Band was the first to play it, The
author Of the words has not been discoy-
cred, and he is not likely to voluntarily
avow himself.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

The Constitutional Convention Of Ar.
kansas met on Monday at Little Rock
Extraordinary precautions were taken, in
view Of its assembling, owing perhaps 10
the rumors circulated last week. All the
militia in Little Rock were under arms
during Monday night, one company being
encamped in the State House yard. and
Gov. Baxter is reported to have sent 10
the interior for two more companies. No
demonstration Of any kind, however is
known to have been made against the
meeting Of the Convention.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

SALE OF A RAILRoAD.-The Queen
Anne's and Kent Railroad was sold at
public auction, at Centreyille, Nd. on
Tuesday, July IA, to satisfy claims Of the
first mortgage bond holders, and was pur-
chased by an association Of the bond
holders for $4,000. Nearly or quite all
Of the bond-holders were represented in
the association, consequently the low price
at which the road was sold, can work no
injury to any one. We understand It is
the intention Of the association to organ
ize a company, with President, Directors,
&c and continue to run the road.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

In some parts of California squirrels are
so destructive that farmers suffer loss
equal to the profit Of the crop nearly every
year Asa Anderson Of Visalia recently
added n small can of thoroughly pulveriz-
ed strychnine, sweetened with fne sugar,
to two gallons of wet wheat, aud distribute
ed It in the morning near the squirrel bur
rows. That day he found about seventy
five dead squirrels, and hardly squirrel
has been seen on his place since.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

In the Local Option elections in Caro-
line, Queen Anne's, Dorchester and Tai
bot counties, in this State, on MONDAY, the
anti-liquor men carried all except Queen
Annes, by majorities ranging from two to
four hundred. In Queen Anne's the
liquor interest proved itself too strong for
the opponents Of license, and seems to have
swept every distriSt but two in the county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

The lumber manufacturers have called a
convention to be held at Norfolk, Virgin
ia, on the Both instant to devise means to
decrease the supply of lumber, and to pre-
vent If possible the ruinous prices for
which lumber is now sold. All lumber
manufacturers from Virginia, North Car
olina, Maryland and other States are inyi-
ted. The call is signed by twenty-six
lumber firms, who are largely engaged in
making lumber.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

PRoF. N, r. SMITH, OF BALrInoRK.
ON HYDRopHoBIA.--To prevent the a.
yelopment of hydrophobia the application
Of eaustic-pOtash may be confidently relied
upon if promptly and properly applied. A
portion Of the caustic, of the conical form
Of the dogs tooth, should be well pressed
into the part. II not only DESTROYS the
poisoned part, but probably decompOses
the venom.
The hot iron will effect the same thing
SO also will excelsior, but less certainly.
The part should be first thoroughly
washed with soap and water. The means
should be employed as promptly as possible,
but should not be omitted, even If DAYS
have elapsed, before the opportunity accus.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

Mrs. Sartoris has cordially invited all
her bridesmaids to visit her at her home
in England, and there is some probability
that the invitation will be accepted in one
or two instances. Her home is few miles
from Southampton, and almost opposite
the beautiful Isle Of Wight. Her hus-
band has fine steam yacht now building
on the Clyde, in which he, his wife, and
party of American friends win make a
cruise in August.
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Not the dog.star alone bow rages. Th

Not the dog-star alone now nges. The
TiltOn- Beecher scandal RACES likewise.
Beecher has at last asked for an inves-
tigationJnf the charges against him, and
steps are being taken to that end by Ply
mouth Church
The investigating committee has been
pursuing its inquiries in private Mr.. Til
ton has addressed the committee in a let
ter, in which, after defining his position
and motives, he says that within week
or ten days he win give full and detailed
statement Of all facts that are within his
knowledge touching matters which COM
promise the character Of Henry Ward
Beecher This he viii accompany with
his oath to their exact truth, sworn before
a magistrate.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

YORK C0usTY ITExs.-A special cores
pendent sends us the following The grain
is all pretty well housed through the county,
and the crop is very heavy one-the best, in
fact, that has been harvested for some years,
with few exceptions, where it was DESTROYED
by hail, some Of which is not worth cutting.
Hay was also very plentiful, and sold at
York, Pa. from the field, at from TO IL dol
lars per ton, according to quality.
The canvass for delegates is already brisk
among our Democratic candidates, Of which
the field is full. We have IL announced for
Sheriff, and some talk of few more private
ones; 10 for the Legislature, 4 Of which will
be nominated, that number being given to
York county by the late superintendent under
the new Constitution FIVE for District Attor-
ney; two for State Senator, and three for
Congress, viz; Col Levi Mash, Gen. A. H.
Glatz and Chauncey F. Black, son of Jere-
miah s. Black, all Of York.
Quite severe storm passed over some
parts Of this county on the evening of July
4th, breaking trees, carrying away fences, and
scattering grain that was cut broadcast over
the fields.
Corn and potatoes look very we'll, especially
since the late rains. Oats are rather short.
The roads are washed quite badly since the
heavy rains oflast week.
Mr.. Henry Crsmer, living near New Para
disc, this county, fell from load of grain
on the evening Of July 10Th, and sustained Sc.
we're internal injuries, but Is rapidly improy.
ing under the treatment Of DR.. Geo. p. Yost,
OF Lognnsville. Y.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

CONTINENTAL CAvALRY.-Yesterday
we briefly alluded to the movement which
Is being made TO organize a squadron Of
Continental cavalry, to participate in the
Centennial parade at Paramount Park in
seventy-six. II is proposed to take imme.
date action in the matter, and a meeting
for this purpose will be held at Col. Theo.
dore w. Beans Office at two o'clock To-
morrow afternoon. The object is to form
company Of two hundred horsemen,
mounted on white horses and dressed in
full Continental uniforms. A large Aag
staff is also to be erected on the battle field
at Valley Forge, and the Notifications
marked out.-Norristolcn Herald
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

Governor Groome will visit the Fifth
Regiment, NJ. N. G. at their encampment
at Long Branch on the Gath of July, ac-
companied by all of his staff who are uni
formed, an order to which effect has been
issued to the staff by Adjutant General
Bond. Gen. Bond will probably go with
the regiment when it leaves Baltimore, the
2lst Of July.
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The eye is dim, the loving eye
That bcamcd 30 lovely on US here,
scaled up IN death the anxious sigh
NO more bedews IL with tear
He tasted Of the bitter cup
OF mortal grief and pain,
And bis spirit, shrinking from the dranght
Fled to Its homo again.
The hands that clasped our own 70 ofier..
with such deep and tender love,
NOW are waking softest music
From the golden harps above"
Oh Bully, could have but seen
Thy face once more on earth,
Before thy spirit took is flight
To that bright home above
Alas alas twas not for me
To hear thy parting words
,,rrepare 70 meet me, In Heaven above
"here al Is Joy, and peace, and love-
A. v. Dsss,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

The Ahooaa Tribune has received a
present Of a Wild Cat weighing rs pounds,
captured in Centre county, Pa. The ami
NAL was received by rail, and was an OBJ
ject Of great curiosity all along the route.
At Altoona il was visited by all sorts Of
people from s o'clock in the evening until
IL. We suggest to our friends McCrum
4 Dern, that they send it as contribu-
ton to the Geological Garden at Phila-
dolphin.
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Notice to Creditors.

Office is hereby given that the subscri-
A. Der has obtained from the Orphans
Court OF Carroll county, letters Of Admins
'rauon ON the Personal Estate Of
JOHN LAMBERT,
late OF Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned TO exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated 10 the subscriber,
on 9, or before the 18th day az February, 1875,
tney may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. Taose indebtedare
requested to make immediate payment.
July, 1874.
JOHN II. LAMBERT,
ynly l5,4t Administering.