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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-05-21

A sealed bottle was lately picked,
up ON the beach of Lake Michigan, and
the note il side read : Amanda Jones
is dead" Not a single earthquake mas
followed the discovery.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-05-21

pigmies prove to be far more interest
ing than they seem from an chronological
point of view, and we shall certainly
soon learn more of them, | am not
aware that any account of the race has
vet been published in Europe or Amer
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1874-05-21

Compulsory education is what the
New York legislature provides for the
children of that state,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

A CORRESPONDENT signing himself P Peters,
in letter to the Bucks county, (Pa.) Enter
prise giving an account of trip over the Phil
adelphia Wilmington & Baltimore B. R.. after
noticing all the points of interast-N-1 the road,
says: "Then the Gaape~de-y-ass M e MiSss IL
crossed on another pile bridge with draws--
On its eastern bank, short distance above the
bridge, once stood the town of Jopps. 1t was
the county seat of Baltimore county, the town
of Baltimore not then being located. What is
now Hartford was then part of Baltimore coun-
ty. To Joppa came ships from England load
ed with brick, and took back loads Of tobacco
The bricks was brought as ballast The tobac-
co hogsheads were rolled for miles to the port
by men. The men were negro slaves and labor
was cheap. Roads leading toward Joppa are
called "rolling roads" to this day. But the glo
ry of Joppa, like that of ancient Tyre and 81.
don, has departed. One house remains built of
English brick. Old cellar walls and chimneys
in the fields some years ago marked the line of
the streets. Whether they remain 50 to this
day we do not know, but Improvement moves
slow in Maryland. An old briar grown ceme-
terry tells part of the history of the deserted
town. The rude sculptured gravestones date
as far back as 173--. Crossing the Gunpowder
we are in Baltimore county. Scrub oaks, sedge
fields, slim corn shocks, log houses, just as they
first dawned on our sight in 1849 But little
change is here, for there is poverty in the soil,
and miasma in the air. Cross sluggish arms
of the bay, and as the sun settles down to the
west, gliding the tinted naples with his depart
ing glory, the train enters the extended SUI
burbs OF Baltimore"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

BENEFITS Of A RA1LRoAp.-The opening of
a railroad through any section of country has a
wonderful influence in creating business and
making things lively generally. Especially is
this true when the road is built through one of
the older sections of country. The West Ches-
ter Record calls attention to the improvements
on the Perkiomen branch of the Philadelr hia
and Reading Railroad, which runs 20 miles in
Montgomery county. Since in 1868, when it
went into operation, the following improve
ments have been made: Five post-offices have
been established, four county bridges erected
over the Perkiomen, seventeen coal and lime
yards, five feed stores, six lumber yards, with a
large number of minor establishments.
Let the citizens of Baltimore and Hartford
counties read and ponder the above. In the
face OF truths here given why is it that our peo-
pie are so slow to properly appreciate the great
benefits that will surely accrue to them through
the building of steam railways? The outlay
may be great at first but look at the advan-
tages that are sure to follow. The Maryland
and Pennsylvania road, which is intended to
run through this and the adjoining county of
Hartford, languishes to some extent because the
farmers and others along its line will not come
forward and offer the much needed assistance.
Likewise the Parkton and Manchester road
The section of country through which this lat
ter road-when built-will run, needs Just
such an enterprise to liven up its people, revive
all established branches of industry and create
maay new ones. If you desire to have your
property increased Threshold in value, to nave
lumber yards, mills, stores, postofices, &C.,
convenient to your homes, build your road and
our word for it all the conveniences named will
be vouchsafed to you. What is true of the
above is also true, in measure, of the Balti-
more and Towsontown narrow gauge, and
whilst this line will not bring what the others
will surely do, yet 1T will open up rich coun-
try, build magnificent residences alongits line,
and in a thousand ways contribute to the i'm
provemento of one of the finest sections of coun-
try to be found in the United States. Do the
property owners feel an interestin this matter
Does it make any difference to them whether
their land is worth 5000 or $1,000 per acre? We
are of the opinion that it does, except, perhaps,
few who are too selfsh, and because they have
enough. have determined to give one elso q
show. Build the road-aU of them-and our
eoenty will BE made to oioon. The r6sr.--
Eds. Union
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

The first shad of the season have reached
Baltimore from Roanoke Sound, N. G.
81 am very happy" said French mother.
l have a son in-law whom everybody discus
ses, and daughter whom no one talks about. "
Western grain shippers have habit called
"plugging," which means the spreading OF
screenings an inch or SO deep on the floor of a
car of wheat.
lin the village of Sheridan, Oregon, they
utilize the church on week days by taking out
the seats and using the floor for croquet
ground.
I'm Worcester the other day Mr.. Rogers and
his wife were opposing candidates for the school
committee in The Second Ward. Mr.. Rogers
was nominated by the citizens and Mrs. Rog
ers by the Independents. She beat him two to
one, and served him right A man who runs
for Office against his wife is fool.
An elevator company in Toledo, Ohio, use
no other fuel for their steam engines than corn
cobs. Immense loads of corn on the ear are
shipped to them daily and shelled by machine
ry. 1t is said that this fuel is better for their
purpose than COAL On the prairies of Illinois
when the price of corn is very low the farmer
uses for fuel cobs corn and all
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

SCHOOL EXAMINATION AND ExHIBITIoN--An
entertainment was given on Friday afternoon,
Dec. 18TH by the pupils of school No. 8, Sew
enth District. known as Kirkwood's. The ex-
ercises consisted of an examination of the sew
ersl classes in individual and concert reading,
English grammar, geography, &C., interspersed
with declarations, dialogues, AID singing by
the school. At the end of this part of the pro
gramme DR.. R. G. Rankin, in a very appropri-
ate address, presented to several pupils prizes
which had been awarded them for their attend :
ance. good department, and general excellence.
DR.. Kepler, who was present, then addressed
the audience, expressing much pleasure in be-
ing able to speak favorably of the manner in
which the school is conducted, and of the pro-
gress made by the pupils. Quite number OF
the patrons Of the school were in attendance,
who seemed much gratifed with the exercises.
The school is taught by Miss Olivia R. Bacon.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

BALTIMORE COUNTY CASES IN THE COURT OF
COMMON PLEAs.-The Sun of Tuesday says: In
the Court of Common Pleas, yesterday, the
three cases OF John N. Fitzsimmons against
Justice Herbert, Sheriff Robinson and F. Won
Stamp-removed from Baltimore county--were
tried. j. t. d. Dorsey appeared for the plain
tiff, and h. j. Cuttings tor the defendants. :
There was quite number of witnesses pres
ent from the county. 1t appeared from the
evidence that Mr. P. Won Stamp, one of the
contractors for the temporary supply of water
from Gunpowder river to the city of Baltimore,
lost one of his mules. He made oath before
Justice Herbert that the mule had been sto-
len and concealed, he believed, in the
neighborhood of Merediths ford on the Gun
powde river, in Baltimore county. The search
warrant was issued, directed to Sheriff Robin
son, authorizing him to make thorough search
for the missing mule. Mr. VIM. Risteau, one
of the deputy sherlfs, took thA writ, and after
wards learned that the mule was at the place
OF Mr.. John N. Fitzsimmons, near the Gunpow-
der, who gave up the mule TO the deputy, who
delivered it to Won Stamp. The deputy testi-
fed that Mr.. Fitzsmmons said that the mule
had been taken up for trespassing, and he had
no objections to giving it up, and accompanied
the sheriff to Towsontown. He asked Justice
Herbert to commit him to Jail which the Jus
tice refused to do, and then at Fitzsimmonss
request took bail for his appearance at the next
term of the Circuit Court. Fitzsimmons then
brought suits for false imprisonment against
Sheriff Robinson, Justice Herbert and F. Won
Stamp. The cases removed from Baltimore
county at the suggestion of plaintiff to the Court
of Common Pleas of Baltimore city. The trials
yesterday resulted in verdict for the defend
ants, Herbert, Robinson and Won Stamp, in all
three cases.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

KEEP rHE FEET WARM.-Many of the colds
which people are said to catch, commence at the
feet. 10 keep these extremities warm, there
fore, is to effect an insurance against the almost
interminable list of disorders which spring out
of a "slight cold" First, never be tightly shod.
Boots or shoes, when they fit closely, press
against the foot, and prevent the free circula-
ton of the blood. When, on the contrary, they
do not embrace the foot too tightly, the blood
gets fair play, and the spaces left between the
leather and stockings are filled with comfort
able supply of warm air. The second rule is
never sit in damp shoes. 1t is often imagin-
ed, that unless they positively wet, it is not
necessary to change them while the feet are at
rest. This is fallacy; for when the least
dampness is absorbed into the sole, it is attract
ed further to the foot tselfby its own heat, and
thus perspiration is dangerously checked. Any
person may prove this by trying the expert
ment of neglecting the rule, and his feet will
become cold and damp after few moments
although, taking off the shoe and warming it,
it will appear quite dry.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

SUICIDE OF AN INSANE MAN.-Gray boswell
twenty eight years Of age, patient in the Ma
ryland Hospital for the Insane, at Spring Grove
near Gainesville, Baltimore county, committed
suicide by cutting his throat with razor be
longing to another person, on Sunday morning
18th inst Mr.. boswell was from Virginia.
He had been placed in the hospital some months
ago, and was under surveillance because of two
previous attempts at suicide. His insane cum
ning however, triumphed at last, at moment
when the supervisors back was turned, when
he committed the fatal deed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

MISSIONARY ENTERTAINMENT.-The Asbury
Missionary Society will hold ite monthly meet.
ing on next Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, in
the lecture room of the M. E. Church. TIL.
programme for the occasion will embrace an
original address, selected readings, dialogues
music, &c. The report of the classes will be
handed in and will prove of an interesting
character, as "the banner" has again changed
hands and its possession will be earnestly con-
tested. The hour of meeting has been changed
from to 2 p. m. The public are cordially in.
vited to attend.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

CoURr.--The following cases have been dis.
posed of since our last report VIM. Reynolds
administrator of Elizabeth T. Smith, VS.. Jas
A. Sheppard verdict for plaintiff; damages
Sss. Thomas Ward VS.. Jno. F. Shipley; mo-
ton for new trial on the ground that the jury
after returning to their room, were allowed by
the Bailiff to separate before finally making up
their verdict; argued and held sub curia.--
Ann Davis, ct al, VS.. the Mayor and City Coun.
Gil of Baltimore motion for new trial, argued
and held sub 'curia.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

New PosroFFICE.--A new postoffice has been
established at Gardenville, Baltimore county
with John Herman as postmaster. The new
Office is to be supplied from Baltimore, special
ly, from New Years day, and is not on any
mail route now existing. This Office was estab
lshed upon the application of A. Mccormick,
Jr., J. G.. Councilman, G. G. Fowler, James S.
Clark and number of others.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26
Miscellaneous.
The Complete Washer Triumphant.
Aaoarded the First Premiums at Oxford and
West Chester Fairs
$4,000 of these Machines in Use.

16,OUU OF these MachlneS In use.
The Complete Washer was patented May %,
1872, and since its introduction has proved the
one thing needful. Seventy five thousand of
the Washers have been made and sold already,
and the demand increases every day. It's only
a question of time till every family in the land
will have one of these helpers in their tub.
By reference to the cut it will be seen that
this machine is but little larger than wringer,
and that il is attached to common wash-tub
in such manner that it can be easily and
quickly taken out. The bottom board is made
long enough to fit any sized tub. In washing,
the clothes are passed rapidly between the roll
lers, and the pressure exerted by the springs
forces the water through the clothes. There is
no friction or rubbing-tho washing is done cn
trely by pressure, as experience has proven it
to be the only correct principle.
The Complete Washer will wash carpet or
bed-quilt, Or a fine lace curtain or collar.
1t viii wash clean any article that can be
washed by hand, in half the time and with half
the labor.
i i ,rable that Che mar ufacturer does
not To warrant it for five years.
The machines are manufactured by F. T.
Adams, at Erie Pa. The price of this Com
plete Washer" IS SIX DOLLARS. 1t will save
its cost in short time, both in labor and wear
of clothing T. B. MERCER,
Proprietor for State of Maryland.
Headquarters at Cockeysville Hotel.
COUNTY RIGHTS for sale. Dec l9.-3m*
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

A CRAZY PEOPLES Hop.-The harmless in
mates of the Maryland Insane Hospital, near
Gainesville, were treated to private theatricals,
songs, piano music, readings, and hopo Sat
ment they greatly enjoyed themselves and were
much benefited. Some of their friends were
present by invitation. The ball, or hop, was
most enjoyed. Conspicuous among the dancers
was young lady who insists on wearing PAN
falcons and long hair, and who declares she is
a man. She will not answer unless addressed
as Mr., and at the hop was very attentive to the
ladies'
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26
TO THE PUBLIC.

"AVING been informed by two responsible
H citizens of the county that a report has
been circulated in their neighborhoods that
would not be candidate before the next Coun-
ty Convention for the position of States Attor-
ney, deem it due to my friends, as we'll as
myself, to announce publicly that am in the
field as a candidate and would feel highly hon.
ored by nomination for that position.
Respectfully,
Dec, l9.-tf. c. BONN SLINGLUFF
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

HORSE NorEs.-There are fifty three horses
in training at Pmlico for the Spring Meeting
of 1875. The trotting season for 1875 will COM
mence at Bishops Trotting Park (Herring Rum
on May 18th, and continue three days. This
meeting promises to be one of the best in the
country, and nearly every leading trotter in
to over $4,000.
During the past week there arrived at Pim-
leo two very promising two-year-old colts,
owned by Col. McDaniels These colts were
brought from st. Louis, where they were pur-
chased and will be trained in the stable of A.
B. Lewis & Co. for the Spring Meeting of 1875.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

TowsoNTowN M. E. CHURcH-Sunday, Decen,-
Der 27h-Preaching by the pastor, Rev. c..
Herbert Richardson, at II a. m. Christmas
sermon, subject, "The person and kingdom of
Christ" At 2 p. M, monthly meeting of AS
bury Missionary Society. Z p. m, lecture on
Noah. Subject, "The Deluge." Christmas Of
fering for the benefit Of the Bible and Tract
cause at the morning service. All are invited
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26
NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILROAD
IN TIME TABLE.

NORTHERN CENTRAL RAlLKOAD
~ TIME TABLE.
On and after Monday, September zSeh, 1874,
Trains will leave as follows, Baltimore Time
1925 A. M.-Mail daily Except Sunday u for the
West and North to Buffalo anu Niagsia
Falls. Daily for Harrisburg.
I.15 P. M.--FasJ Line daily Except SubdayJ
for the West and North TO WillIamsport
and Lock Haven.
700 p M Pits9riv sstl y--lexceFs
TT.T0P M.--taolnc L-p.~-. aany
burg and West; daily except satuiasy,J
North TO ElmIra, Buffalo, the Falls AMI
Canada ErIe and the Oh Regions OF Penns.
Trains for Getty sburg at $50 A. M. and liz
2. M
Trains for Hanover at S.2b A. M, lis and S.zS
P. M.
M. and Lilo 2. M.
Trains tor Green Spring Branch at SIS A. Nj.
and 3.25 p. NJ.
Accommodation Trains.
For York daily Except Sunday at 3.25 ?. NJ.
For Parkton daily Except Sunday at 5.Z5 and
6.25 P. NJ.
For Cockeysville 6.55 aid 1925 A. NJ. daily tex-
cept Sunday and ll.S5 2. NJ. daily.
For Parkton at 1.25 2. M. ON Sunday only.
Trans ArriUe IN baltimore.
From West and North-2.35 ana $40 A. NJ.
and 7.30 ?. M.
York Accom- modaton-10.15 A. ID.
Baltimore Accom- modaton--i2 NJ.
Cockeysvi le Accommodation from Cockeys-
ville-6.35 A. NJ. aud 225, ass P. M, ex-
cept Sunday.
From UockeysvIlle at TO- Is A. M, Sunday only.
Parkton Accommoda tion-S.15 A. M. daily,
Except Sunday and 9.25 P. NJ. daily.
From Green Spring Branch at SIS A. M. an
1880 p. NJ.
For Tickets to all points East, North and
West apply at Calvert Station, at northeast
corner Baltimore and Calvert streets, and at
Charles Street Station.
Baggage called for and checked at hotels
and residences on the orders left at Office,
northeast corner Baltimore and Calvert SITS.
A. j. CASSATT, Genl Manager
D. NJ. BOYD, JR., GenI Passenger Agt.
Oct. 17.-tf.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

A TRACT CONTAINING 40 ACRES OF
LAND, binding on the York Turnpike, 10 miles
from Baltimore and near Timonium, on North
ern Central Railroad, and within half mile OF
Lutherville. This is recognized as containing
excellent Iron Ore in abundance.
Also, a tract of about acres, with VERN
HOUSE adjoining the above.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

ARRErs.-0n Saturday last Officer Joseph
Knight, of the Ninth district, arrested George
Harvey and Henson Mooney, color cd, and Will
liam Mather, white, on the charge of robbing
Jefferson Upton of $14O in money ant;-s geld
watch. The affair occurred on the Falls road,
near Cross Keys. The watch was found on the
person of one of the negroes arrested, and re-
covered. The accused were all committed by
Justice Smith, to the county Jail for the action
of the Grand Jury.
Nelson Page was arrested on the same day
by Officer VIM. H. Knight, of the 18th dis
trict charged with the larceny of a COW from
the stable of John w. Jacobs, and committed
by Justice Walter for the action of Grand Jury.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26
TAMES PHIPPs,
~ LADIES 4 CHrLDRENs' SHOEMAKER,
TOWSONTOWN. ND

Makes to order, at his shop, at the Toll Gate,
on the York road, Ladies' and Chidrens' Shoes
and Caters Of every description, of the best
material, neat and cheap as can be procured
in the city. Repairing promptly executed.
April Ally.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

RELIGIOUS NorIcE.--On Sunday next, 9th
inst, the Rev. John Bear will preach in EPSON
Chapel, Towsontown, at II a. m. On the same
day the Rev. A. j. Walter will preach at Ridge
M ?. Church, at II a. M, ut Warren at D. M.
and at Phoenix at 7 p. m. The public invited
to attend.
The 4th Quarterly Conference of Baltimore
Circuit M. P. Church will be held at EPSON
Chapel, Towsontown, on Saturday, Jan. 9th,
1875, at 10 a.. m. A full attendance of the off
cial members is requested, as business of i'm
portance requires their attention.
A. j. WALTER p c.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

A GOOD FARM of $50 ACRES, so acres il
timber, Is miles from Baltimore and half mill
from Glencoe Station, N. c. R. r. Good Dwell
ling, Barn and other outbuildings. Fruit il
abundance
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

PROPOSED BANK IN TowsoNTowN.--It having
been IN contemplation for some time past by a
number of gentlemen of Towsontown to estab-
fish bank here, meeting of the projectors
was held at the County Commissioners Office
on Tuesday, December 18th, at which, it is
stated, sufficient stock to organize with was SUBJ
scrbed, and Messrs. James II. Smith, John l.
Yellott, G. Bonn Slngluf, d. IL. Emory and F.
B. Laurenson were appointed committee to
prepare a constitution and by laws for the gov
eminent of the proposed corporation. 1t is also
stated that one hundred shares Of stock, at 500
per share, have been subscribed by twenty gen.
tlemen in the county, and 1t is supposed the
bank will be in operation in very short time
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

ALARM OF $50 ACRES, miles from Tow
s,9town, near Dulaney's Valley Turnpike, fair
provements, excellent land, good neighbor
hood. Terms easy; cash, balance in two or
four years.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

TIE MARROW GAUGE.-An adjourned meeting
of the stockholders of the Baltimore, Hampden
and Towsontown Railway Company was held
on Wednesday afternoon at Guys Hotel, Balti-
more, DR.. Geo. Merryman presided, DR.. W. r.
Monroe, secretary. The following resolutions
were offered by the secretary, the first of which
was adopted, and the second rejected:
"ResolUed, By this stockholders meeting, that
we deem it incun bent and imperative upon the
Board of Directors to be elected, to make the
most vigorous and prompt efforts to effect a
speedy completion of our road and in order to
secure this object in the shortest possible time,
this Board is requested to adopt any means
which they may deem most expedient.
"ReSoLved, That in case this board shall fail
in promptly acting and securing the results
sought to be obtained in the foregoing resou-
ton, that they are then respectfully requested
to resign and to call for a new meeting of the
stockholders"
The following gentlemen were elected a
board of directors for the ensuing year Hi
ram Woods, DIR. VIM. r. Monroe, John A. Du
shane, J. L. Sutton, JOS A. Edmondson, w. M.
Wyeth and DR.. George Merryman. The meet
ing adjourned until Monday, when a president
and secretary will be elected.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26

LINWOOD FARM, containing 145 ACRES,
2O& miles from Baltimore, 81 miles from N Q.
R. R. improvements consist of first class
Frame Dwelling, 30 feet front, an excellent
Pump and Dairy near the house, Stabling,
Granary, Corn House, 2 Poultry Houses, &C.,
&C., also Tenant House 24x1S feet. 100 acres
under cultivation. balance in timber, large
Orchard and abundance of small fruit
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-26
DEArH OF GrnrRAL JonN B. PrAnnr -G =

DEATH OF GENERAL JOHN 3. PEARcr e Ger
al John B. Pearce, we'll kr
GUS farmer, residing o,
Monkton, BaltImo
from Baltirorcys
last week, in the IA,
ceased was stricken W.
ting at the dinner table anu :
wards Gen. Pearce was member of the Ma
ryland Legislature from Baltimore county dur
ing the war, and was a pronounced Unionist.