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CORRESPONDENCE.
The Dog Law.

MIR. EDITOR: The question is freq uently ask.
cd, why the law passed by the Legislature at
Its late session, providing for the taxing of dogs,
has not been more generally enforced in Hartford
county? 10 which query, the only proper reply
must be, that the officers, whose place it is TO
sec that the law is complied with, have so far
been dcrelict in the performance of that duty.
The present law is certainly as lenient in its
provisions as such an enactment possibly could
be. 1t is apparent, that its purport is not to
create fund from taxing dogs, to pay for over
valued sheep, which was the objection to the
previous dog law, but by allowing every house.
holder to keep one male dog free of taxation,
IFS object evidently is to discourage the raising
OF more, by levying tax OIL oil dogs kept over
and above the exempted one. That this desra-
rble result of decreasing the number of worth.
less ours would be accomplished, cannot be
doubted, If the county authorities would only
see that the law was enforced. 1t may be prop
or to state right here, that, under their oath of
Office, the County Commissioners, under the
provisions of the law, are compelled to remove
from office any constable who fails to do his dl-
ty as required.
This feature of the law, exempting one dog
from taxation In each household, Is a very prop.
or and polite one, as everybody will know the
love that most persons have for q favorite dog,
and in the country it is looked upon as an abso.
Lutte necessity to have at least one dog about the
premises, and that one dog would be kept by
white or black, rich or poor, tax or no tax; but,
III peiiS uiioWcu " HaNc tnuL Jog Tree OF TAX,
the result would be, that better class of dogs
would be kept; they would be well cared for
and better fed, thereby not SO apt to run mad,
or to kill sheep; and it is not likely that many
would care to raise ours and pay dollar year
each for the privilege. Moreover, by being al
lowed the one dog free of tax, certainly ought
to popularize the law with the people general
ly. The fox hunters are opposed to the law 1t
Is said; if so it might be well, for the purpose
of making the dog tax more acceptable to them
to have law passed at the next session of the
Legislature, providing for bounty to be paid
on all foxes killed with hounds. thereby accom-
plishing two objects, one making the fox hunt
er better satisfied with the law, the other ensur
ing the foxes being killed, as we'll as hunted
Some say that public sentiment in Hartford is
opposed to any and all kinds of dog law, but
this is not SO. Let the County Commissioners on.
ly have the present law enforced throughout the
county, and In doing so, among other things, let
them furnish such tags as the Commissioners of
Baltimore county have provided, and not such
miserable little tin scraps as they have furnished
to some of the constables in this county, and
they may rest assured that if they will fearlessly
act in the premises as the law requires them to
do, they will be sustained by the people Let
them ask any good citizen If he does not consid-
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Liberty of the Press.

There are some well meaning people who
disapprove, as too sweeping, the infamous
Poland Frelinghuy gag-law, passed at the
late session of Congress, but think, notwith'
standing, that the press of the country enjoys
100 much freedom of expression and its ut
tcrances ought, in some degree, 10 be restrain
ed. TO all such we commend the following
from the Milford Journal
n. The papers, it says, and truly, exposed tho
frauds in New York city government, and
brought the Ubiquitous Tweed to trial and
punishment They did no more:
They rddlcd the Credit Mobilcr infamy
from stem to stern, and compelled its COM
plete exposure by Congress.
They poured broadsidc upon broadside in
to the salary grab" of the Forty-secOnd
Congress until the Forty-lhird Congress re
pcaled the unjust measure with substantial
unanmity.
They smothcred the San Domingo anneXa.
ton scheme, saving millions to the taX-pay.
crs of the country, and entirely frustrating
the selfish purpose of specializing capitalists
They stripped the District Of Columbia ring
stark naked, exposed the venalty OF its mem.
bers, and insured IFS humiliation at the
hands of Congress
They held up to the full gaze of the people
in all its native hideousness. the "Sanbon
contract" pertidy.
They painted in true coors the portrait of
Jayne, the informer."
They attacked the wicked "moiety system
with war to the knife and the knife to the
hilt," until Congress, almost unanimously
wiped il from the National statute books
They have brought dishonest, debauched
politicians in such subsection that they trem
bic in their boots, and fearing the lash of the
popular voice they have so long disregarded
and insulted, bestIr themselves to invent some
means for muzzling the independence of the
press, which has saved the taxpayers of this
country millions of dollars during the past
two years alone, by tearlessly attacking and
showing up the Vaccinations of debauched
men in high places
-6 course such profigaie, utterly useless
newspaper press should be silerced.
Ofcourse the people should not stand by
such an outrageous newspaper press, which
is working them such great and incalculable
harm.
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Till FoRuM-This superb law magazine, pub
lishcd quarterly, is again before lis, more than
fulfilling the promises of its excellence in the
beginning. 1t is certainly in the first rank of its
class in this country and England, giving "A COM
prehensive and thorough synopsis of all that is
new in the legal profession, both as to new pub
LEGATIONS and the recent decisions of the various
courts in both countries. The July number is
embellishcd with a fine portrait of Charles
O'Conor, the acknowledged leader of the bar
in New York city, accompanied with sketch
of his life. We trust this feature of the maya
zine may be continued, as it is doubly interest
ing, both TO The professional and the general
reader. Every practising lawyer requires some
work of the character of the Forum, and none
more suited to his wants can be found than that
work. Published 10y Atkinson Schaumbcrg II
Co., Baltimore.
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Mr. James b. Street, commission mer-
chant, No. 1879 w. Pratt street, will be found
correct and reliable gentleman to deal with.
See his card
The fair grounds near Bel Air, under
the active exertions of Mr.. G. C. kinsey and
his assistants, are rapidly being put in order
for the show in October. The track is nearly
finished and the exhibition building has been
commenced.
MIR. T. B, Swartz, of Abingdon district,
has sent us basket of peaches, of most deli,
cious flavor. Mr.. Swarlz always remembers
the printer when he gathers his finest fruits
and therefore deserves to live long and pros
Dpr
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err one dog sufficient in any family or on any farm,
and in the vast majority of cases they will find
the reply to be in the Affirmative still, if we arc
mistaken, and public sentiment in Hartford is op-
posed to measure, which in its operation will
tend to diminish the number of night-prowling,
sheep killing, halfstaryed ours, with which the
county is now infested, then, it is useless to at
tempt its enforcement and in obedience to this
sentiment II it does exist it would be well at the
next session of the Legislature to have Hartford
exempted from the provisions of the law. Yet we
do not believe that we are mistaken, and repeat
that we have no doubt but what the Commits.
sioncrs will be sustained if they have the law
properly enforced. MANY CITIZENS,
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Tie AMERICAN FARMER.-This uldcstabls
ed farm paper last month absorbed one of
its younger contemporaries, the West Va Farm
Journal Its pages are filled as usual with sound
and practical information. No farmer, garden
err, dairyman or stock raiser, but would be bene-
fitted by reading it,
All branches of farm work are treated
Published by Samuel Sands e. Son., No. Q
North ST., Baltimore, Nd, at 81 so a year 5
copies, $500. Specimens sent free on applica-
ton,
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To Correspondents.
Democratic Ticket.
For Congress, Cd Congressional District,
CHA RLES Ii. ROBERTS,
8VA OF CARROLL COUNTY.
The Approaching Fair.

~ We again urge upon the farmers and me-
chanics of Hartford to unite with one accord
in lending q helping hand to the Agricultur
al Society of the county, and make the first
exhibition, to be held in October next,
grand success We are persuaded that there
sis, in the county no lack of material for
SIS ~ rexhibition and If the people of
s themselves take proper degree
n. w. in the fair, the most sanguine an
of the friends of the society will
vi ealized The directors will leave
I, one to have Il crcdtablc exhibit
~ pre- depends, at this time, upon
Snd mechanics themselves than
az aSs lfing the Directors can do. The
i, hc track and the hundred ncedful
sss 4 to show will be of no use if the
$500 exhibition are not there.
\ 4, \, 4 II 4 this fact, let every farmer make up
s Ito send something for exhibition
lilies, also, we would again appeal
said and influence. A word of en-
RI M sSent from them would do more to
I.eir husbands, brothers and lovers
x ,S n interest in the exhibition than all
4 E5ht be written between this and
fins Let each lady, therefore, resolve
#into committee of one, and set about
ssk. Their aid is also needed to make the
ehold department of the fair attractive,
4 &hope they will select something from
yong their winter stores of good things, or
fepare some specimen of their handiwork,
ss y be placed upon exhibition at the Fair
IN We again publish The Premium List, which
" has been amended in some particulars, and
d would remark that the Directors have pro-
& vidcd Discretionary Premiums for any arti
\ \rlcs worthy off premium, but for which no
"a premium has been specially provided. There
fore those who have articles worthy Of cxhi
bition, no matter whether they belong to any
. OF the classes named in the Premium List or
not, should not hesitate to send them.
Manufacturers of machinery at distance
can forward their goods for exhibition to
Edgewood Station, p, w. & B. Rairoad.-
For subscribers to stock the society will con-
vey from Edgewood to the fair grounds goods
intended for exhibition, free of charge, where
the cost of hauling does not exceed the value
of the stock taken.
The opening address, which will be deiv-
cred by the Hon. John Richie, of Frederick
Md, will in itself be an attractive feature of
the occasion. On the third day toufna-
mcnt will be held, and this, it is expected
will be one Of the best displays of horseman-
ship and skill that has ever taken place in
the county. The fair will be held on the
1il, 18th and 10Th of October.
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DARING RoBBERY.-Somet time during Sat-
urday night or early Sunday morning last,
the house Of MIR. James A. Amos, near Jar.
rettsvile, was entered by burglars and rob-
bed of eight hundred and twenty dollars
The money, which was in the possession of
Mr.. james Amos, tax collector of the 4th dis
trict, was locked up in small chest, which
had been placed on bureau in room in the
second story, in which Mr.. Amos and two
younger brothers were sleeping. 1t is sup.
posed the burglars administered chloroform
TO the occupants of the room before proceed
ing to search for the money. An entrance was
effected by cutting Stat out ofthe window
shutter and then opening the shutter. The
window was easily reached from the roof of
porch beneath it, the burglars having
reached the top of the porch by means of a
bell post which stands alongside the porch
The robbery was discovered early Sunday
morning, when the occupants of the room
arose Detectives have undertaken the
search for the thieves, but thus far without
success.
1t is stated that two strangers on horseback
were seen in the neighborhood about seven
o'clock Saturday evening, riding in the direc-
ton of Mr. Amos's house. and early Sunday
morning the same two men were again seen
returning. The prints of horses feet were
seen ut the foot of the lane leading to the
house, where two horses had evidently been
fastened, but all efforts to track them were
unavaiing, the rain having obliterated the
traces. 1t is supposed that the strangers
were the burglars.
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Estray Notice.

HaU0rd County, to aoit
T HEREBY CERTIFY, that on the 14th
l. day of September 1874, before me, the
subscriber, a Justice of the Peace of the State
of Maryland, in and for Hartford county, per-
sonally appeared John E. Carly, and made
oath that there are trespassng upon his en-
closures Two Red Heifer Calves, without
any mark and one Red Bull Calf, with tip
of tail white; supposed to be about one year
old Given under my hand,
B. LEGOE, j. p.
GB The owner of the above described
Calves is requested to come forward. prove
ownership and remove them, otherwise they
will be disposed of according to law.
JOHN E. CARTY,
Living on the farm of Ohio s. Lee, Esq,
Joppa Road, near Jerusalem Mills
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TURKISH BATHs.-It is presumed that every
body uses bath of some kind still, few persons
know or avail themselves of the advantages of a
Turkish Bath 1t is simple and in every way more
beneficial Than any other bath known.
The Turkish Baths will cure Colds, Rhc,ma
tsnl, Govt, Liver Complaints Dropsy, Dyspcp-
sin, Neuralgia, Bowel Complaint, and all dscl-
SEES of the Kidneys, Paralysis of the lower Limbs,
Skin Diseases, &c, and is particularly recon-.
mendcd as promoter Of health and preventive
of disease.
These baths are prescribed by the most emf
nent physicians. They are situated at "a Libcr-
ty above Lexington ST., Baltimore, Maryland.
The baths are under the supervision of DR..
Ferry
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Estray n Office.

Hartford County to wH
T HEREBY CERTIFY that THOMAS A.
i HAYS, of Hartford County brought be-
fore me, the subscriber, one of the Justices of
the Peace of the State of Maryland in and
for said County, this Gath day of September,
1874, as Strays, trespassing upon his enclos-
ures, two light Red Bulls, one year old, part
Attorney, one with black nose and white
belly, the other with white spots on the
back and white belly.
Given under my hand.
JAS. A. FULTON, P.
eB The owner of the above described
bulls is requested to prove property, pay
charges and take them away.
sep25 THOMAS A. HAYS.
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SEGARs.-We direct the attention Of hotel
proprietors, merchants and Others, to the card
of Mr.. Charles II. Jones, in this weeks 1Egi
Mr.. Jones is an extensive manufacturer of
segars, and being such, can offer better in
ducements to purchasers than those who do
not manufacture the article themselves. His
establishment is at 1870 South Broadway, near
the market. He is clever, accommodating
gentleman, and Hartford people will find his
store convenient place to leave packages, if
they wishto take the five o'clock train which
stops at the market every evening.
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sSF"Stock for Sale-IIaving been raising
stock and become ovcrstocked, / offer for sale
five first cass young Mules, thr ee broken to all
kinds of work, and full 10 hands high, one pair
unbroken and large; one Bay Mare, years old
of good stock, handsome and gentle. suitable
for riding and driving The above stock will be
sold at private sale, on six months credit. Frank
Boarman, My Lady's Manor. p. o., Black
Horse, Hartford Co., Md. jc10
esS Take Notice.-Primc Oak Shingles, by
the hundred or thousand, for sale low A small
Farm near Bel Air, also the large Stone Stable
in Bel Air, for Rent Terms easy. Thomas A.
Hays, Churchvlle p. o. mh6
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s=45 -Lost.-On Friday evening, September 4th
on the road between Franklinville and the toll
gate. near Bel Air, light colorcd Pocket Book
lined with green, containing from Twelve tc
Fifteen dollars and some valuble Papers A
suitable reward will be paid on its return to
this office, or to Mr. George T. Davis neal
Franklinyilc.
sep25 j. w. DAVIS.
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Notice..

Office Board of School Commissioners
Bel Air, September 21st, 1878
ORDERED That the Colored Schools in
~ the county shall be opened on Monday,
the 9th day of October, 1874, and subject to
the same laws and regulations, rs the white
schools.
The Trustees of the old schools will APP
point the teachers, but such MS may be APP
pointed must hold certificate from the
County Examiners.
ROBERT HENRY,
sep25 Secretary
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MARRIED.

WALSlI-TAYLOR.-On the evening of
the 22d of September, at the parsonage, by
the Rev. g. d. Fnney, Mr.. THEODORE
WALSH to Miss MARY E. TAYLOR, both
of Hartford county
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s5g- Desirable Property for sale, on Bond
Street, Bel Air. Terms favorable Enquire of
Hon. S. Archer, or Miss Fraser on the premises
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Impressions Of Europe.
MIR. T. KING, of Kenton, has kindly
NI consented to repeat his Lecture,
IMPRESSIONS OF EUROPE"

in the Court House, Bel Air,
On Monday Evening, Sept. 2Sth, 1874,
at n o'clock.
Proceeds for the joint benefit of Emmanuel
Church, Bel Air, and the Trap Church, near
priesthood
eB- Refreshments will be offered for sale
by the ladies.
Admission Fifty Cents.
cts may be obtained at the stores in Bel Air,
Churchville and Darlington, and of the mem
bers of either church
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HAvRE DE GRACE SASH FACTORY AND
LUMBER YARD.-The attention of carpcn-
tiers and builders is called to the advert sc-
mcnt, in another column, of Mr.. Du Bots
saw mills, sash factory and lumber yard.
His facilities for furnishing at the lowest
prices anything in his line are not surpassed
anywhere in this State The agent, Mr.. A.
Vosbury, is the right man in the right place,
as every one who has ever had any business
dealings at the mills will testify. To thor
ough knowledge of the business, he unitcs
courteous and agreeable manners and an ac-
commodating disposition, that win for him
the esteem of all who come in contact with
him.
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SERIOUS ACCIDENTAL North East, Cecil
county, last Saturday afternoon, two brothers,
aged respectively 10 and IA years, were out
cunning. The younger boy, in Gaping his
gun, let the hammer slip, and the gun was
discharged, the whole load striking his broth
er in the head, just above the eye. The en-
tire top of tho lads head was blown off, and
he died Instantly. There were no witnesses
but little negro, who said this boy had
threatened to kill his brother if he did not
give him gun cap. A coroncr's jury rend-
cred verdict of accidental shooting, as there
was no other proof.
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Try Lost, in Bel Air on the 18th of Septem-
Der, jet and gold shirt stud set in pearls. A
liberal reward will be paid for its return to The
Agis office. scp25
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BRBAN'S
Old Hardware Stand,
1876 North Gay ST., Baltimore,
j. NORRIS MYERS, Successor.
jy31y
BUSINESS NOTICES.

We will publish business notices in this
column, not displayed, for 8 cents per line
for the first insertion, and cents per line
for each subsequent insertion-seven words
to count line. No advertisement inser-
ted as above unless prepaid.
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TIE MEASEST MAN.

The mcancst Gus in the world is the man who
takes the county paper for six years without pny-
ing for it, and when called on for the money ircts
mad and tells the collector that the printer NAV
go towel hotter climate, for his money!
Such fellow is meancr than the scamp who
stole his mothers spectacles and sold them for
three cents to get money to put in the savings
bank. He ought to be compelled to ride blind
donkey bare back 10 church. Mans.
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FRIGuTFUL ACCIDENT.

On Wednesday, The 10Th inst, Mr.. Amos Lew.
in, living near the Broad Creek Meeting House,
met with frightful accident from the kick of a
horse. 1t appears that he had turned the horse
out to drink, and in turning him from the stream
to drive him back the horse suddenly turned
around and struck him on the forehead Just above
the eyes, breaking the outer table of the scull
TO considerable extent. He has been lying in
a very precarious condition ever since. be-.
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.ay-For Sale.-Scven Chester White Pigs, four
weeks old. Chas. L. Kerr, near Bel Air
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"IMPREssIoNs OF EURoPE."-Mr. Y. King,
of Kenton, has consented to repeat his Lee
turc upon the above-named topic, in the
Court House, Bel Air, on Monday evening,
September 2Slh, for the joint benefit of the
Trap Church, near priesthood, and Emmanuel
Church, Bel Air. The delivery of this lecture
at Darlington, few weeks ago, to Il large
and delighted audience, has caused general
desire for its repetition. and the benevolent
objects to which the proceeds are to he ap-
propriatcd should, together with the excel.
lence of the lecture itself, ensure large au-
dience next Monday evening. Tickets may
be obtained at the stores in Bel Air Church
vile and Darlington, and of the members OF
the two churches named AT the conclusion
of the lecture refreshments will be offered
for sale by the ladies. See advertisement.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CoMMIssIoNERs.-
An order WAS passed requiring all the collec
tors prior to 1874 to settle their accounts on
or before the 29th day of October, 1874. AL.
SO that the Collectors for 1874 report to the
Commissioners on the list of October, 1st of
January, 1st of April and 1st of July, as re.
quired by law, showing the amount of col
lections, and the amount of money paid TO
State and County, as directed in levy list
placed in their hands
The Constablcs of this county are requir,
ed to report to the board. on or before the
18th day of October, their work under the
DOG Law" showing the number of "tags''
distributed, and the amount of money re-
ceived and pay over 10 the Commissioners
whatever may be due the county. Also re-
port all persons who refused to pay the tax
imposed by law.
The application made by James Amos to
sell real estate in the 4th district, assessed to
John Hcaton, for State and county taxes due
for 1872 and 1873, was granted
The return of Hugh f. Spencer, Alcxan-
der r. Amos and Corbin Amos, Examiners
to lay out road TO the approach to the new
bridge over the Little Gunpowder, near Bald
wins Mill, was this day confirmed. Also the
site for the new bridge at the same place, ms
returned by the examiners.
Adjourned 10 meet on the 18th of October
next