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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

NIsIT OF Gov. GRoOME TO WESTERN MARY
ASD,-Gov. Groome visited Hagerstown, on
the 10Th ult to be present at Antietam on
decoration day. He was the guest of Senator
Claggett, and in the evening was called on by
nearly all the prominent citizens of the place.
Meanwhile, says the Mail, the Hagerstown
Silver Cornet Band, under the leadership of
Colonel Mobley, appeared under the veranda
of Senator Claggett's residence, where ser.
enade was extended to the distinguished guest,
who, stepping from the window, returned in
brief remarks, u very cordial appreciation of
the compliment. He was particularly com.
plimentary to the Western Maryland Railroad,
over which he had, for the first time, come
into our beautiful valley, and which, like the
scenery Of the valley itself had most agree
ably surprised him. He spoke of the railroad
as admirable in all its arrangements-fa far be.
yond what might be expected from so young
road-and in doing so but uttered the senti-
ments Of those practically acquainted with the
perfect working order which that road has
attained. Upon the beauties of the scenery,
though somewhat obscured by approaching
twilight, the Governor descanted with great
pleasure. Aiter these ceremonies, the mem
bers Of the band, with great many citizens,
united with the Governor in partaking Of the
Inequalities Of Senator Claggett, and at still
later hour Governor Groome was invited by
DR.. Raglan to his residence near by, aud, with
number of friends, was there further enter.
tanned.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

The Wheat CRoP.-The growing wheat crop
in Carroll, if no desaster befalls it, will be one
OF the largest ever produced in the county.
The harvest will commence, in the more ad.
vanced fields, about the 18th inst.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

The House. OF CoRREcTiOS.-We have no
information touching the location of the
House Of Correction. Three proposals went
from Westminster recently, in response to the
advertisement Of Col. Woolford, OF the Board
of Public Works, but we have heard nothing
of the matter since. The location has proba.
bly, not yet been made. II the gentlemen to
whom the location has been entrusted, will
give due consideration TO the advantages held
ont by Westminster, the location, We think,
must he fixed here. The readiness Of access
by railroad, the great healthfulness Of the
place, the low price of land, and the cheap
ness Of building material, are all so many ar.
guments in favor of this city. But no special
effort is being made by our citizens to fix the
choice here, beyond meeting or two, held
some time since, and there the matter was
permitted to rest. The expenditure of $780,.
600 in our midst, among our active mechan.
les, would be considerable addition 10 the
business Of the town, and is worth special
effort to obtain it. Let the Governor, Comp
troller and Treasurer be waited on by com.
mittee Of our most influential citizens, that
we may secure the prize for Westminster.
Since writing the above, one of the gentle
men named in the act Of Incorporation, has
visited Westminster, and been shown the
various sites adjacent to the city, expressing
himself as well pleased The gentlemen
whose duty it is to locate the institution, are
Gov. Groome, Comptroller Woolford, Treas.
urer Compton, and Attorney General Syester.
1t is conceded, that, all things considered, no
place in Maryland offers superior inducements
TO Westminster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

EVIDENCE OF HAND TINES. Ninety
seven tracts Of land are advertised for sale
in Prince Georges county, Md. to satisfy
state and county taxes
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

President Grants views on finance and
in favor of resumption ofspecie payments
made public through his recent amemoran-
ia" or communication addressed to Sena-
tor Jones, of Nevada, caused decline of
gold in New York, on Saturday, and a
general depression in domestic merchan-
disc, which depends upon the rate of ex-
change. They also caused a manifest
depression in imitation circles about Wash
ington, and some severity of expression
towards him among former political ad-
herents, who were INDUCING the hope that
another bill might be SO shaped as to
escape veto. The President is said to
have drawn his inspiration on subjects of
finance from the Nevada Senator, and to
have been suddenly converted to his hard
money theory by the speeches of Senators
Jones Of Nevada, and Bayard of Delaware.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

A Washington telegram says the Prcsi,
dents financial policy has alienated his
friends in the South aud West, and pro-
duced a split in the party
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

President Hood has lately granted to DR..
John 7. Sheahan, Lecturer on Geology in
western Maryland College, free pass over
summer, for the purpose of making explora.
tons along the line Of the road, and collecting
geological specimens for the college cabinet.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

Hon. Robert NJ. McI.ane is a candidate
for Congress in the fourth Congressional
district against Hon. Thomas Swami.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

Westminster can turn out as many hand.
some equipages as any town we know Of its
size. On any fine evening our streets are
alive with handsome buggies, phaetons, ba.
rouches, coaches, &c. drawn by well.matched
and well.groomed horses.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

The Mayor aud Common Council, at their
meeting on Tuesday night, instructed their
counsel to prepare ordinances in conformity
to the amended charter, and also determined
on new assessment.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

:, Abner Neal, one of the Justices of the
Peace for Westminster district, has moved his
Office from the basement of the Court House,
to the first office in wheeler's Hotel, on Court
street.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

The State Convention of Indiana Far
mers, in session at indianapolis, nominated
a full ticket for State officers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

The Rhode Island Legislature is at
tempting TO elect Senator Of the United
States. The chances appear to be in ia
vor Of Burnside.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

SUMNER PAsrIMEs.-There will be Pic
Mic and Cotillion Party at Hampstead Springs,
on Saturday, June 10th. There win be
Grand Tournament and Pic Mic at Showers
Grove, Manchester, on the Fourth of July.
Three prizes, saddle, brible. aud whip, will
be awarded to the successful knights. The
Manchester Cornet Band, and Cotillion
Band from Hanover, will be present
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

A pic mic Of the Fayette Street Methodist
Episcopal Church Sunday School, Baltimore,
will be held to-day at Emory Grove. Music,
oratory and Refreshments, are to be the at.
fractions A fine chance for a trip from West.
minister, to mingle with friends from Balti.
more
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

The opinion prevails in Washington
that no financial bill that President Grant
will sign can be passed this session.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

REcovgREp. The report that the iniurie,
received by Mr.. Heiner, of Taneytown, on
Whit Monday, had proved fatal, was not cor.
rect. He has nearly or quite recovered.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

Westminster is filling up with summer So
Jonrners, who express themselves well plesSed
with our city and its inhabitants.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

Rev. Nj. Leech will deliver Sermon ON
Church Extension on next Sabbath, June "a,
at lOl, a. m.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

MrsicAL---The choir of the NJ. p. Church.
IN this city, discourses most eloquent music al
its weekly evening rehearsals.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

A Experimentation PARKWAY. a
eolored citizen of Westminster, is now in his
iosth year, and still able TO walk about.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

iHE COLORADO PorAro BUG.--A bucket full
and a half, were gathered lately from one
small patch OF potatoes in this vicinity.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

Dr. Cole preached from the Piazza of the
Wilson House on last Sabbath afternoon 10 n
large and attentive audience. Text, | John,
4, lG; "God is Love"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

REy. DR. CoLE will preach from the front
piazza Of the Wilson House, on Sabbath next
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

PARKroS AND MANCHESTER RaILRoAD.-A
meeting Of the stockholders took place at
Beckleysville, Baltimore county, on Saturt
day last. There was a large attendance from
Carroll and Baltimore counties. A commit
tee, consisting Of Mr.. Shamberger, President
Of the railroad, and Messrs Daniel Beckley,
Jacob Hoshal, Davis and Merryman. was an.
pointed to confer with the authorities of the
Northern Central railway with reference to
the construction and working of the road
and was instructed to report at the meeting OF
the stockholders to be held at the same place
ON Saturday, the 9th inst. when the Presi.
dent and Directors will make full statement
Of the condition of the railroad, which there
is every reason to believe will justify the re.
Stunning active operations and hasten its early
completion. Addresses were made by Hon
/. Sturgis Davis, Hon. John Merryman and
L. c. Myerly, after which the meeting ad-
journed, to meet again on the 9th inst.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

The dancing soiree at the Wilson House, on
Thursday evening, was well attended. The
cotillion music was from Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

,Caterpillars are destroying orchards and
other trees. They are said to be unusually
destructive.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday were very
hot days, the mercury ranging from 90 to %
in the shade. W
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

NESTING on THE ScHooi. BoARD. AT the
meeting OF the School Board on Monday, the
LIST OF June, Messs. Cornelius Vents, Abra.
ham Greider and john Vents appeared and
presented deed for school lot At the "Oar
Bank, near Ebh-lale postollice, in the 9th
election district, whereupon the sum Of 5000
was appropriated to erect anew sehool,house
thereon.
Mr.. Panebaker, trustee Of the school at
Bachman's Mills, having declined to serve
any longer, Mr.. Ira y, Lepp was appointed
to I'll the vacancy.
The resignation Of Mr.. Hanson T. Bartho.
low, trustee Of Fair Mount School, was pre-
scented and accepted but the Board was not
yet prepared to fill the vacancy.
An appeal from the trustees of Warfields-
burg School asking for new school'honse TO
replace the old building, which has become
sideration, like many other similar applica-
tons, was postponed, to await the action of
the County Commissioners in making the an
nual levy for school purposes.
On the representation Of Mr.. Zolliekoifer
that new school-house must be built for the
Wakefield School, it was ordered that when
the owner of the land selected shall furnish a
good title deed for q school site acceptable to
this Board, the sum Of 5000 will be appropri
ated to erect he building; provided the county
levy be sufficient to justify the expense.
On proposition from Mr. Geo. X. Frank
to build new house of brick or stone, and
of sufficient size, for Miller's School, in the
9th election district, for the sum Of 5000, it
was, after an assurance from the County Com,
missioners that the funds will be provided,
ordered that Mr.. Frank proceed with the
building so as to have il ready for use By the
LIST day of September next,
A circular from the State Board Of Eduea-
ton was read, urging the School Commits
sioners, and the Carroll county teachers to
attend the meeting Of the State Teachers AS
ISOLATION, TO be held in Baltimore on We'd
nesday and Thursday, the 18th and 10th of
July.
Mr.. Samuel Shriner's resignation, us trus-
tee of Martins School, in the LIST election dis.
trict, having been read and accepted, Mr.. lisa.
iah Ham was appointed to fill the vacancy.
On the recommendation Of Mr.. Prugh, the
following appointments were made, to till ex.
isting vacancies in the list of trustees:
Oakland School, 9th Election District-Jos.
Gist, Joshua n. Phillips, William Baesman.
Woodbine School, 9th Election District
Jesse I.eathwodd, Malachi NJ. Mills, David
Gosnel.
Salem School, 9th Election District--Vin-
cent Cresswell, VIM. Y. Frizzell, j. c. Ship
ley.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

The strawberry festival at Odd kellows'
Hall, on Wednesday and Thursday evenings,
for the benefit Of ST. Paul Reformed Church,
had fair attendance, notwithstanding The
dampness Of the first evening. Receipts, first
nights, S63.70; second night, $61s5. The
festival was continued on Friday evening,
and this evening.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

SrRIEKLISG THE STREETS. The corporation
sprinkling machines have again made their
appearance, sustained this season, by private
subscription alone, the corporation treasury
being too nearly collapsed to pay half the ex.
pense, as il did last summer. Westminster is
a pleasant summer residence, when the dust
is kept under, and although the selfimposed
tax is heavy one to those who pay il, the
investment is good one, in more ways than
one. In the first place, it is very deleierious
to health to breathe an atmosphere loaded
with dust. In the second place, it is n great
annoyance TO have the dust driving in ut every
open door and window, soiling goods, spoil.
ing furniture, and giving shop-keepers and
house-keepers much additional labor in clean
ing. When the dust is so allperyading, one
cannot keep garment decent for day, and,
no matter how hot and swetering the wealth.
er, the houses must be closed for the dust is
unbearable. And yet, some very worthy cit
liens wont contribute a cent, towards their
own and the general comfort. Well, let them
enjoy the advantages Of the public spirit and
liberality Of others, if shame will not drive
them to contribute their proportion Of the ex-
pense. There are some selfish people who
seem to live in the world to little purpose ex.
cept to thwart the comforts, conveniences and
interests of those who have the misfortune TO
live near them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

RAILROAD -EFFRcTs or Low FAnR.
The receipts at the Westminster station for
the month of May last, were as great. under
the reduced prices, as they were IN the month
Of May in the preceding year. Then, the
cars ran by the way Of the Relay, at SLAB to
Baltimore. Now the price il reduced to 95
cents. Il will not be long, we think, before
the receipts under the present low scale Of
prices, will exceed those under he former
higher rates.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

CoNNEScENESr.-The Seventh Anniversary
of Western Maryland College, of this city,
will commence with the Baccalaureate Ser.
mon at NJ. p. Church, Sunday, June IA, lOI,
a. M. by Presiden, Ward. Sermon before the
Literary Societies, u, p. m. by Rev. Angus.
tus Webster, d. d. Anniversary of the
Browning Literary Society, Monday, June 10,
8, p. IN. Glass Day of the Senior Glass, Tues.
day, June 10, o, a. m. Oratorical Contest
between Irving and Webster Literary Socie.
ties, Tuesday, June lG, 8, p. IN. Distribution
Of Certificates Of Distinction, Wednesday,
June IA, lOl, a. IN. Annual Grafton before
Rev. James ". Reese, A. NJ, Phi. ID. Com.
mencement, Thursday, June 10, 10, a. m.
Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association, 3
p. IN.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13

MosQuIroEs.-we clip the following qua
train from q New York paper, and in sympa.
thy for the mosquito bitten denizens OF New
York, Baltimore and Philadelphia, we add
the distieh below, because, we have under.
gone the experience Of phlebotomy in oil Of
those cities, where even nets are no protec.
ton. Under the head Of humorous an ex.
change publishes the following, which to the
initiated possesses far more Of pathos aud
suggestive misery than humor:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-06-13
Tel me, ye winged things
That round my pillow roar,
Is there no favored spot

That round my pillow roar
Is there no favored spot
Who're -skeeters' come no more7
some wandering Renii murmurd son and low
Oh, sur ring mortal, 10 Westminster CO.
FIVE ST0cK IN CAKRoI.L CougrY.-More
attention than formerly appears to be given
TO the improvement of stock in Carroll. Sheep
Is the only kind Of stock that our county 4
deficient 10, and TO this particular kind, in
creased attention is now being given. Hogs
and drait horses have long been a speciality,
and as many fine rusdsters will now be met
with as in any other part of the State. In
eatile'CarroIl excels. There are very many
fine grades to be seen in all parts of the eoun.
~, and Devons, Durhams, aud Alderneys,
abonnd
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-03-13

ETC., was brought forward on motion to re-
consider, and after considerable skirmishing
it received its quietus by vote OF III to 12O.
-. Resolutions were reported from the COM
mittee elections in the West Virginia con
tested election case, that Davis, the sitting
member, is not entitled to his seat and that
Thomas, the contestant, Is. The Iesolutions
were adopted without debate, and Mr. Thomas
was sworn Ia 80. The house then went into
committee of the whole on the Legislative ap-
preparation bill, aud soon after adjourned
In the senate, on the 9th, the finance
committee reported favorably on Mr.. Cor
dens bill providing that no instrument or
document required to be stamped, which was
signed within the states of Virginia. North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennes-
see, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkan-
sas or Texas, prior to July 1, 1865, shall be
deemed invalid by reason of failure to place
stamps thereon; provided, however by the
amendment of the committee that the right
of purchasers in good faith, prior to the pas
sage OF this bill, shall not be affected by it.
The resolution on transportation was de-
bated, and afterwards the centennial bill but
no vote was had on either, except that the
amendment aIprOpriating 50, 600, coo to defray
the expenses OF the exhibition was defeated.
1.-The Iiquor traffic bill passed without fur
ther debate and the senate adjourned till
Monday.
In the house, on the 9Th, the secreta-
ry of the treasury was directed to furnish in
formation as to pensions and the number of
pensioners paid by each, with costs, ETC.,
prior to and since the war. :. The house then
proceeded TO the consideration of reports of
private character, and soon after adjourned.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-03-13
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
EAST

Gen. Schenck, United States minister
to England, ex-SenAtor CattsH representing
the treasury department in Europe, have ar
rived at New York. Caleb Cushing has sailed
for Spain.
During the absence of Anthony
CoggsweH, of Chapmonville, Pa, lis wife
died and was buried. On his return he had
the coffin opened and it was found that the
body had TUNED in its place, indicating that
the woman was only in trance when inferred
The discovery so affected the husband that
he is now a maniac
The committees representing the Gen
eral Synod OF the Reformed church in America
and the general session of the Presbvterian
church, south, who met last week in New York
to devise plan for uniting those bodies, have
concluded their labors. The subject of con-
soiidating the churches was thoroughly dis
cussed by the members Of the committee, and
the utmost harmony and good feeling pre-
vailed. Their final action was substantially as
follows: The committees unanimously agreed
to report to their respective bodies, which
VIII meet in May and June of this year, that
plan OF cooperation is practicable so far as
the leading features of ecclesiastical work
are concerned, especially that relating to
home and foreign missions, and the publica-
tion interest. No steps have thus far been
taken toward effecting an organic union OF the
denominations represented, but the harmony
which prevailed renders it probable in the
minds of many that the contamination viii
be realized at no distant day.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-03-13

man named Blattner received two pistol
balls through the lungs. He is still living,
but no hopes Of recovery. Two other persons
were severely injured. The disturbance arose
from evidence giyed in court.
At Little Rock, Ark, last week, Tom
Watts, colored, shot and killed Jack Colors in
front of the Methodist church, Just as the
congregation was di missed Four shots were
fred. The streets were filed with people at
the time, but nobody hit except ColoIs.
The libel suit of L.. NJ Marshall,
city marshall, vs.. the proprietors of the
Daily Yicksburger, was decided by colored
justice of the peace in favor OF the plaintiff,
binding the defendants to appear before the
circuit court under bond of $50, 500, which
was given.
The New Orleans chamber of COM
merce have adopted a memorial to congress
concerning the Texas Pacific railway, recon-
nending the cooperation of the federal gov
ernment as necessary to the Developments Of
the national interest in the speedy eonstrue-
tion of the said road.
News by San Antonio special says
the latest authentic information from Fort
Sill conveys sad news for the frontier people
Lone Wolf, Kiowa chief, is preparing to go to
Texas with strong party to avenge the death
OF his son. who was killed in fight with the
late Lieutenant Hudson on the west side of
the Neuces.
Chales W. Adams, an old negro near
ly sixty years of age, shot, killed, and then
beat the brains out of Moses Mosby, another
negro aged about twenty-one, In Columbiana
Bottom. Mo. Both were paying their address
ses to a young mulatto girl and jealousy was
the cause of the crime. Adams surrendered
to the officers.
A Dry Tortugas dispatch states that
a steamer just arrived from Havana reports
excitement in that city owing to the alleged
departure from Baltimore Of the steamer Ed
gar Stuart on fllibustering expedition, and
that the Spanish naval officers had determined
to sink her with all on board if found near
the Cuban coast.
A special from Jackson, Miss, says
the case of Dickinson against Brown, involving
the question OF marriage between white man
and eolored woman, was decided in the su-
preme court in favor of the colored children,
who are suing as heirs of their deceased
father. A large amount of property is in
volved. The case came up from Coahama
county, and has excited much interest.
A Jackson, Miss, special says me-
mortal has passed both branches Of the leg
islature, asking congress to make appropria-
tions to clear the Tombigbee of distractions
to navigation also. petitions favoring Fort
st. Philip canal. The senate committee re-
port that constitutional amendments submit
ted last election, failed to receive the neces-
sary majority. resolution was adopted to
submit at the next election an amendment
providing for biennial sessions Of the legis-
lature.