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

CAUSE or GRArIruDE.-The people Of Car.
roll county should "tell over their unnum-
bered mercies" and be devoutly thankful.
They have escaped the destructive hail storms
and tornadoes that have devastated some sec.
tons, and gathered into their gamers one Of
the most bountifal haryests with which thew
were ever blessed. They have been spared
the grasshopper plague Of Minnesota, which,
in certain sections, has deyoured every green
thing; they have escaped Mill River and Mid
diefeld, Massachusetts, floods; they have
been preserved from Stony Crock, Connect.
cut, railroad crashes; they have been spared
such ealamities by FIRE as those at Streator,
and Chicago, Illinois, and Weehawken, N. j.;
they have not been drowned out BY Mississip.
pi crevasses, nor their crops burned up BY
drought. The clouds have dropped fairness
upon their fields their wheat, rye, barley and
hay crops have yielded abundantly, and their
fertile hills and valleys are green with luxu.
rant maize Truly, the lines have fallen TO
them in pleasant places and they have abun.
dant cause Of gratitude for the bounty Of a
benefcent Providence. Why not the Farmers
Clubs manifest their gratitude by a grand
Harvest Homeg
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

Judge Hughes has given a decision in
the United States District Court at Rich
mond decreeing the restoration to G. w.
Q. Lee, son of Gen. Robert 4. Lee, of the
mill property formerly belonging to the
Lee estate, on Four Mile Run, in Fairfax
county. This property was sold for taxes
by the United States to one Ora Chase,
during the war Chase held it by the
same title that the Government holds the
famous Arlington property, now used as a
national cemetery.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

We understand that Judge Tuck, Of
Annapolis, is likely 70 be the congressional
candidate Of the Democratic party in the
lower district There can be little doubt
Of Judge Tucks election. He win make
an able representative Of the interests Of
Southern Maryland.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

Mrs Maggie Smith, Of Gharlestown. was
accidentally shot dead by her son, a boy Of
nine years, At Koxbury, Mass on Monday
evening They were ia au auction, where
the boy found an old pistol and IL was dis
charged while he was playing with il.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18
MARRIED.

AT Union Bridge, on Thursday afternoon,
,he 9TH instant, by J. I. Ward, d. d. Presi.
dent OF Western Maryland College, Prof. Jas.
Yeats, Principal Of Union Bridge High School
and Miss Annie NJ. Devihiss, Of this county
On the 9th instant, by Elder d. p. Sayler,
at bis residence, Mr.. Thomas J. Winebren.
ner and Miss Sarah L. Young, both Of Woods.
boro', Frederick county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18
Business Locals.

The idea ola Universal Medicine Is al lat
lealized IN pr. Walkers California Vinecar
b'tiers This concentrated essence Of r.
lnest medicinal herbs and roots IL the Wes,ern
hemaspere, eradicates all diseases which have
not nndern,lned the sources uf vitality. ara
y Vhronic Indigestion, Nervous Headache.
Congestion q the Liver, Rheumatism. Goul.
usnefnl Debility, and innumerable ulccrous
ana scabioqs disorders, il is a specific ahso-
hIte and iniaIlihle ~
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

The Washington Star very clearly IL
Illustrates the advantages Of judicious adj
vsrtising in the newspapers over travelling
agents. II says
A good advertisement in newspaper pays
no fares on railroads; costs nothing for hotel
bills; gives away no boxes Of cigars TO custo-
mers, or merino dresses 10 customers wives;
drinks no whiskey under the head Of travelling
expenses; but goes at once and all the time
about is business free Of expense.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

The celebration Of the Fourth of July
at Philadelphia was marked by three
prominent events. The laying Of the cor
ner,stone of the new Public Buildings; the
formal opening for travel Of the Girard
Avenue Bridge, and the breaking of ground
for the Centennial buildings
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

Fort Sin advices 70 the sth instant re-
port that on the 4th train Of 40 wagons
was attacked near Skeleton creek by Kiowaa
and cheyennes, and the wagons we're
"burned, together with several men be-
longing to the train Three hundred
Cheyennes and Conanches recently at
lacked settlement At Adobe Walls, on
Che Canadian river, and we're repalsed BY
20 settlers with a loss Of II killed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

a man accused Of the muder Of G. II.
Whistleton, was captured noar San Diego,
California, on Saturday. He was wound
ed severely before his captors could secure
him. On the way to jail he was seized BY
large crowd ofmen and hanged from a
tree.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18
Notice to Creditors.

NJ Office is hereby given that the subscri,
~ Der has obtained from the Orphans
.oart o. Carroll county, loi.sss Of Admins,
JOHN HAHN,
,a'e OF Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned 70 exhibit tie Same with the vouchers
'hereof iegally authenticated to the subscriber
2. on OF before the 18th day Of February, 1876
tns{ may otherwise BY law be excluded from
~ benefit Of said estate. Those indsbtedaFe
requested to make immediate payment.
July, 1875. w
JOSEPH HAHN,
jury i6-4t@ Administrator.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

A Mass for the dead was lately celcbrat-
ed IN 81. Marys Protestant Episcopal
Church, Soho, London, over the body Of
the Rev. ]. G. Chambers. Every body in
the church was dressed in black. This il
the inst Instance Of such service in Pro.
testant church.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

The Hagerstown Herald says :---AThe
grasshoppers are unusually numerous in
some sections OF this county, so much 50
that they have eaten the clover, and have
even attacked the growing corn with
voracity. On several farms North Of
Hagerstcwn, in the vicinity Of the Como
cocheague, this is said to have been the
case, but we hope they win not become as
numerous as they have been in parts of
the Western country"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

One Of the citizens Of Milwaukee, John
MeGreayy, was arrested the other day for
being a vagrant and nuisance. He has
not washed bis iacc or hands for 6 months;
his fnger-nails are half an inch long, and
his hair reaches TO his waist.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

A man named Christopher Wooster.
was arrested IN Philadelphia, on Thursday
suspected Of being one Of the parties i'm
plieated in the Ross cbild-stealing ease
he Is in Jail awaiting further inyestira,
ton.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

CHURCH DlFFiculrY.-A serious difficulty
has occurred in the Reformed Church OF
Frederick city, since the death of Rev. DR..
Zacharias, growing out in part of the choice
Of a new minister, Rev. Mr.. Eschbach, of
Baltimore, having been the choice of some,
and opposed by others. The Frederick Union
says IA rather unkind and unchristain feel
ing seems to prevail among some of the mem
bers, and legal proceedings were instituted in
the premises on Friday last. Messrs. Marshall
AID Fisher, Of Baltimore, VIM. ]. and Charles
W. Ross, and Geo. X. Shellman, Of Frederick,
have been employed as Counsel for the
Plaintiffs, and Messrs. C. v. s. Levy, VIM.
T, Maulsby, Jr. and Francis Brengle, as coun-
sci for the Defendants.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

DEsrRrerivE FIRE NKAa MAxcnEsren--,
BARN DESTROYED AHD ALI IT'S CONTENTS. "A
correspondent at Manchester, under date 81
july 10 sends Us the following account Of the
burning Of Nj. Brilharts barn on Tuesday
morning last also other items
on Tuesday morning about two o'clock The
people OF Manchester and vicinity were awak-
ened rom their tranquil slnmbers by the
Alarm OF fire. Upca inquiry il was ascertain
ed that the barn and, stabling, belonging TO
Mr.. Isaac Brilliant, Who resides within one
fourth Of mile Of Manchester, were burning.
The IRE was discovered by Mr.. Simon VIII
liams, who FASTENED 10 inform Mr.. Brilliant
Of the fact, but the flames had already sur
rounded the building, The alarm rapidly
spread, the Church bells were rung, the peo-
pie gathered, until hundreds were at the scene
OF destruction, bat an too late to save the
buildings and their contents, from the clutches
Of the angry flames. The agony Of the gazing
crowd was intense. To see the poor animals
perish without being able to rescue them,
caused many stout,hearted men to shed tears.
one horse broke through the flames after the
door was burned and escaped, but is so badly
burned that there are no hopes Of his recov-
cry. Another ran as far as the yard gate and
died. A mule came outside Of the stable,
with part Of the feed-trongh hanging to his
neck, and there died and vas consumed BY
the flames. II was surely painful sight to
see the whole harvest and all the stock Of q
wellconducted farm, consumed by ERE. Mr..
Brilharts entire crop Of grain, consisting Of
about four hundred bushels of wheat and rye,
about eight tons OF hay, threshipg machine,
corn mill, harness, three fine horse, one a
spirited young bay horse for which he was Of.
fered three hundred dollars just prior to the
IRE, one mule, two colts, and six mich cows
were consumed. His loss is estimated at
from 50, 500 to $4,000; insurance only $500,
IN the Baltimore County Mutual Insurance
Company.
The following Lodges have installed their
officers for the ensuing term Daniel and ia
cob Lodge, No. 20, /. o. o. +. installed VIII
liam Eisenbrown, P. c., James K. Hammett,
N. G., Jacob Shaffer, V. G., and ]. P. Bal
tozer, r. 8.
Carroll Encampment, No. II, installed II.
Motter, c. p, John Carl, II. p, G. J. Fl.
Ganter, s. W., james R. Hammett, J. W,
]. p. Baltozer, r. s., Z. A. Ganter, F. S.
Manchester Lodge, No. rs, X. Of p. install
ed II. NJ. Falkenstein, P. c., G. J. II. Gan
ter, c. c., J. p. Baltozer, v. c., James
Greenholtz, p, VIM. Stewart, NJ. A., jacob
Hoffman, /. g., Jacob Wink, O. G.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

An alligator nine feet six inches in
length, weighing 250 lbs. captured near
Marion, South Carolina, has been sent 70
the Z. Geological Garden, Paramount Park,
PHILADELPHIA. =
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

The convict William NJ. Tweed has
written latter to the New York Com.
missicners Of Charities and Correction,
which il understood 70 contain complaints
Of his diseomIorts in the Pcnitentiury.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

The Philadelphia, Wilmington and Bal
timcre Railroad Company have made an
estimate Of the Peninsula peach crop
300, 1000 baskets in excess Of the estimate
made BY the Peach Growers Convention.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

The Davenport fla.) Democra, gives
an account Of a boy in that section who
recently swallowed two-bladed knife
three inches long, without suffering any
Inconvenience.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

Immense clouds Of grusshoppers are re.
ported as having alighted Wednesday near
Columbus, Nebraska, and are doing some
damage, They are rapidly moving East
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18
DIED.

Near Taneytown, on the 4th instant, Mrs.
Mary A. Ham, wife of Mr.. Benjamin Ham,
aged % years, months and days.
:, IN Taneytown, April 8, 1874, Andrew
Knhns, aged so years.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

WESTERN MARYLAND CoILEGE.-The Kent
Nescs, published at Chestertown Nd. of Satur-
day last says REV. DR.. ]. T. Ward, Presi-
dent Of Western Maryland College, and Rev.
w. S. Hammond, agent, visited our county
last week and spent several days, filling the
pnlpits Of number Of the Methodist Prot.
Churches on Sunday. DR.. Wards sermon in
town in the morning was an earnest and able
effort, and delivered with marked effect Mr..
Hammond, in the evening, held his large au-
dience in wrapt attention TO his eloquent and
convincing discourse. The College they rep
resent cannot but prosper with such men at
its head. We are told that in total Of about
100 students in this institution, Kent is repre-
scented by fourteen or fifteen. There we're
sixteen graduates at the recent commence
ment.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

Ills positively denied that Vice Pfesi-
deut Wilson has any ihoashto Of resisning,
His health y said 10 DO better now than
At any time since Ms severe Illness
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

The pic mic Of the Sabbath School Of Cen.
tenary NJ. E: Church, of this city, at Emory
Grove, on Wednesday last, was well attended
and.enjoyed BY all present.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

A horse owned by Mr.. Nelson Mitten, Of
this city, died on Friday night Of last week
from the effects Of the heat.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

ME County Commissioners Of Carroll
= county, viii meet at their Office, in West
m |, ai on the Ffnsr MoxDAY OF AuorsTy
iesf' Tor ne transaction Of business.
BY order,
july ls4t - clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

RAILROAD SoLD.-That portion of the
Western Maryland Railroad between the
junction and the Relay on the Northern
Central, was sold on Thursday last, by the
Western Maryland to the Northern Central,
(which company win work it in the future. \
for $4,000. The track between Owines
Mill and the Junction, becomes the property
Of the Western Maryland, which now has q
continuous line through to Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

Liea;enant Governor Bros,Ien, Of North
Carolina, has assumed the duties Of Gov.
efnor, IN place Of Caldwell, deceased.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

Mr.: i. A. Norris, Of this city, is erecting a
slaughter house, back, Of Green street, i'm.
mediately outside ofthe city limits.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

Mr.. Joseph 4. Cremer, a well known and
highly esteemed citizen OF Hanover, died at
his residence in that place on Thursday even.
ing, aged 81 years and 20 days.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

On Saturday night last shock Of wheat
in a field belonging to Airhart Winters, Esq.
was struck BY lightning and entirely consumed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

On Monday evening last, little daughter
Of Mr.. Ephraim Fowler, residing on Green
street, near Centre, cut the great toe Of the
left otnearly offwhilst playing with a Ratchet.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

A telegraph line is being put up along the
railroad from Hanover to Frederick, and Lit
uestown and Taneytown are TO have offices.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

The Methodist Protestant Sabbath School
Of this city viii hold pic mic in Druid Hill
Park, Baltimore, on Wednesday next. Round
trip tickets, 30 cents, children 40 cents.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

SEVERE AccIDEST.-Wm. A. Cunningham.
Esq. Cashier Of the First National Bank Of
this city, received severe fall on Sunday
afternoon last. He was in a hammock and
accidentally fell to the ground, causing a
fracture his collar bone.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

TABLEAux.-The young ladies' and gentle
men of Westminster purpose giving an enter
tainment OF this character, at Odd Fellows
Hall, on. Monday evening next, at o'clock.
Admission is cents.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

The Astors own 500 houses in New
York City. VIM. B. Aston, the senior Of
the family, is worth s45,OO0,0OO.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

The Mount Pleasant Cornet Band will hold
pic mic in Joseph 0rendorff's grove, about
two miles distant from this city, on Saturday,
July 18th, commencing at 10 o'clock, a. m.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

The Littlestown Savings Institution has
declared semi-annual dividend Of per cent.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

Orphans CouRr.--Adam Shower, ESQ,
Chief Judge; Isaac G. Bale, and L. p. Sling.
luf, Esqrs., Associate Judges; Dr. Henry L.
Beltz, Register Of Wills; George NJ. Parke,
Deputy Register.
Monday, July f3.--Lucretia T. VanBibber
and Nancy VanBibber, executives Of Mary
Emory, deceased, returned inventory ofgoods,
chattels, and stocks of said deceased, and in.
ventory of money.
Mary E. jenkins, surviving administrators
of Cornelius Jenkins, deceased, settled first
and final account
Joseph Hahn, administrator of John Hahn,
returned inventory of goods and chattels, and
received orders to sell same and notify credi-
tors.
Thomas W. Harm, was appointed and bond.
ed as guardian TO Florence j., Willie, and
George Grove, Of Taylor county, West Va.
John II. Lambert was appointed and bond.
ed as administrator ofJno. Lambert, deceased,
and received order to notify creditors.
Samuel Lawyer was appointed and bonded
as administrator Of Henry Welk, deceased.
William Miller and George W. Miller, ad.
ministrators of John Miller, deceased, re-
turned inventory of goods and chattels, and
received order TO sell the same.
Tuesday, July H.-Chas. s. Hammond and
Francis 7. Davis, administrators Of Vachel
Hammond, deceased, returned list of sales Of
goods and chattels.
Josiah Crowl, administrator of John ID.
Woodrow, settled hissecond and final account.
Josiah Crowl, guardian to Geo. W. Wood
row, settled his fifth and final account.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18

DounlE PirE ceEEK lTENs.-0n Thursday
evening, 9th instant, after closing The weeks
report, terrific thunder storm passed. direct.
u over this place. The lightning struck the
dwelling house occupied by Mr., Honry Hahn,
half mile west Of here; the house, an old
wooden building caught IRE, and would have
burned down bat for the timely assistance of
the neighbors in putting out the FIRE. None
OF the occupants Of the house We're severely
hurt, one Of the children, being up stairs, was
very badly stunned BY the shock. Al the
same time the lightning struck tree in Mr..
Lewis Cash's field, few hundred yards east
Of town, under which some Of his cattle were
standing, and killed an Attorney COW, which
he had lately purchased and for which he had
paid $l00 Several trees in the immediate
vicinity were struck, one standing near the
residence Of Mr.. John DiifendalI, 81 miles
east of here. The rain, which was much
needed, fell In torrents, and the ground was
thoroughly soaked This has been followed
with fine rains since.
Corn about here looks well, aud is tassel-
ing. Rev. Mr.. Sayler thinks, from present
appearances, that he will have very fine crop
Of Early Rose potatoes. The apple crop
throughout Frederi1k county will be failure,
the young fruit having nearly all fallen on,
and that which remains on is very defective.
Peaches will be more abundant, and the crop
Of cherries is very large. Mr. s. Repp, resid.
ing near townsville, estimates his cherry crop
at 900 bushels.
The engine Of one of the trains on the Fred.
eriek 4 Pennsylvania Lime Railroad, few
days ago, killed a fine COW belonging to Mr..
De Bold. The accident occurred near the
Frederick and Hanover Junction. The F.. &
Pa. l.. r. r. Company have removed the
wooden trestle-work, on which they crossed
the Western Maryland Road, and have sub.
stituted il with substantial and ell.built stone
abutments. The Western Maryland cars
cross the road on strong and safe bridge.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-07-18
THE MARKETS.
WESTMINSTER M.nrrrs

Hoi "iNnlEh MARkETS.
Wholesale Prices Reported by E. S. stouffer
FRIDAY. JuIy n 1874
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-02
BROOKLYN COURTS.

The Board OF Supervisors have brought q suit
against ex-Sherir Anthony Walter to recover
$4,000, which amount, 1t is alleged the defendant
charged for the board of persons never committed
to the County Jail. motion was made by de-
fendant Tor bill OF particulars, and yesterday
Judge Pratt, Of the Supreme Court. decided that
the Board must specify which OF the several bills OF
she defendant contained unlawful charges and the
amount OF such charges.
Judge Benedict called the Admiralty calendar In
the United States District Court yesterday, and
cases were set down for trial subsequent TO the
10Th inst. The first part OF the present month
will be occupied by cases remaining over from the
March term.
In the United States Circuit Court yesterday
john Cummings and Daniel Lynch pleaded guilty
TO having broken into the Post once at Stapleton
Staten Island. The accused are boys. They were
remanded tor sentence
Hugh MCGEE got verdict OF $500 against Ben
jamin Wood for services IN defendants dstllery
In Brooklyn. motion was made for new trial.
Judge Pratt, OF the Supreme Court, yesterday de-
med the motion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-02
SUaRoGaTE'S COURT.
The Interminable Rollwagen Will Case

The Interminable Rollwagen Will Case.
Before Surrogate Robert c. Hutchings.
This case, which has occupied the attention OF
the Surrogate Court for a longer period than any
will case for considerable time past, is drawing
to q close. Mr.. Henry L. Clinton yesterday closed
his summing up on the part OF the contestants
and was followed by Mr.. ArnOux for the pro-
ponent who has not yet concluded his argument.
Mr.. Clinton occupied the whole OF Tuesdays ses-
sion and three hours yesterday in very able and
eloquent review Of ali tie testimony adduced IN
behalf OF his clients. He contended in the close
OF his argument that the Will and codcll were the
result OF gross fraud A previous Will existed,
which gave her the use OF the house the deceased
then lived In during her lle Under pre-
tence OF substituting the new for the old
house she had the Will so drawn that 1t was given
will was tnat she was pregnant and hat the child
should share equally with Rollwagen's other cn1i-
dren. This was the only reason given by prOpo-
nents Tor the execution OF the codlcil. In this
codicil she Is given outright four valuable houses
and lots. BY the VIII and codicil, II they ad-
United to PROBATE. she gets the bulk OF Rowagens
estate. Her brother Is appointed executor and
trustee; so tnat She through his lnstrum entalty,
can manage the balance OF his property forever.
and dole out such small portions to his children as
she may see fit. He contended that 1t was clearly
the duty OF the Surrogate TO refuse to admit TO
probate either the Will or the codicll. For the
contestants, Messrs. Clinton and Langbren; for
the prepayment, Mr.. ArnouX.
paper regard arith dmdzement ana anxiety, and,
in ny judgment, such issue ,cOuld be detri-
nle7at ana q slsdme-CHARLEs SUMNER.