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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-01-21
Correspondence of the Beacon.)
Baltimore, Jan. 18th. Is.

Baltimore, Jan. 18th, 1875.
Dear Messrs. Editors LEST my very
existence might be entirely forgotten
by you, l must address you near the be-
ginning Of the new year, few hasty
lines, from this the commercial methrop-
oils of our old mother State of Mary
land. AS you are well AWAKE, 1 have
ever felt great interest in st. Mary's,
the cradle of religious equality, and
at the present day, the nursery of lib
crafty and the home place of gener-
Gus. hospitable men and women. l
have SO often been forced to regret, that
some one in years gone by had not
written the many interesting reminis-
cences they possessed, and thereby cloth
ed many a spot with classic interest,
that now enjoys no other charm than
its simple value in dollars and cents.
In this connection / must beg leave to
mention legend I received very lately
from a very intelligent lady of this city,
but originally from Your county, which
to the antiquarian at least, may be in
teresting.
Green's Rest and the Ware House
Farm, near the head of st. Mary's Riv-
CT, were formerly possessed by Gov.
Green and was his place Of residence,
but some years after his death, became
the property Of the Lynches. The
house in which the Gov lived was af-
terward known as the old red house,
and the father of the late Capt Thos.
Lynch owned and resided in this old
house at the outbreak of the revolution
1t was in such q dilapidated condition
that he determined to build new house
ON hill close by, and whilst it was in
course of construction, the carpenters
left and Joined the patriot army and
never returned, having been slain in
one Of the many hard fought battles
of the Maryland Line, which SO distin-
guished itself during the sanguinary
struggle for freedom. Unfortunately
I could not learn his name or should
do my utmost to hand it down to pos
terity. The Lynches of South Carolina
were related to those of St. Mary's, and
after the war was ended, the mother
Of Ties. Lynch, jr., The sisner of ths
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-01-21

News AND OTHER IrENs.-The time
of Congress since our last issue has been
mostly occupied with debates upon the
Louisiana embroslio and public meetings
in the chief cities of the Union on the
same subject have also been the order
of the day for the past week. The ex-
element has been intense upon this
subject every where, but is believed to
be now subsiding.
The attention Of our readers is d.
rected to the business notice of Mr.. J.
j. Jarboe, TO be found in another COL
umn. His establishment is now one
Of the completest Of its kind to be
found in our county. Mr.. Jarboe is
appreciated, far and wide, as a most
faithful and skillful mechanic and is
known to us to be personally deserving
of general countenance and encourage
ment. Give him a call.
: We are requested to saw that the
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-01-21

THx Presidents NEssAGE.-The
popular .fnror which the military inter
ference with the Legislature Of Louisi.
ana has created throughout the conn
try. without distinction of section or
party. has induced President Grant 70
send a special message on the suh;ec,
to Congress, explanatory and apoloset-
lie. Though artfully written. the mes.
sage as an explanation is a complete
failure. Nothing that he states. even
II It were as true as il is false. coulj
Justify the late unwarranted and bipb.
handed conduct of the President and
bis military suhordinates in New Or
leans. Couceding the existence of all
the lawlessness he charges. and admit.
ting that the five members elected wers
wrongfully seated, and that Kellogg is
the de JHrs and the de tacto Governor.
still the interference of Grant is. not
only without color or authority of law.
but positively and directly against it
This is now admitted by all respectable
pubhcists in the country and is rather
ralliated than denied by the message it.
self. In fact, the law as to when and
how the President shall interfere in the
internal affairs Of State is so plainly
written, that there is no installing even
its slightest overlapping, much less TIE
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-01-21

gross departure Of which Grant has been
guilty in the case Of Louisiana No
governor, bogus or otherwise, has any
authority Of law for calling upon the
President for military assistance to sup
press real or assumed violence within a
State, the Legislature of that State be-
ing In session, and the President who
interferes under sucha callclearly trans
eends his legitimate powers and makes
of himself an arrant Iaw-breaker. This
is now Grants dilemma and al the spe-
cial pleading of the message is unavaii-
ing to take him out of it or 10 obscure
his lawless agency in breaking up the
legal Legislature of Louisiana.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-01-21

Grange Ball, to be given by Chaptico
Grange, on the evening Of the 22nd, at
s p. NJ, win take place at Bushwocd,
instead of Palmetto Han rs the great
Hall, at Bushwood, has been found to
be more roomy for the OCCASION Chap4
tico Grange evidently "means business"
the Grange isa good institution"
and such pleasant Reunions prove that
good feelings are to be 'the order of the
day" among the Changers. God speed
the cause!
We learn that the r. r. & Debating
Society have it in contemplation to
have repeated the brilliant entertain
ment they gave few weeks back in
aid of their projected Town Hall, the
lady and gentlemen performers there
in having signifed there willingness to
again assist them. We expect to be
able to give particulars in our next.
The Maryland Ploughman and Ches-
apeake Granger, is the title of new
monthly magazine which has just made
its appearance at Annapolis. tits pub
ished by E. s. Riley, Jr. & Co. at the
How price of one dollar per annum, and
makes a very neat appearance.
Last year the Secretary of the Navy
appointed a Naval Board, consisting of
Commodorcs Wyman, Stitz and Wood,
for the purpose of inquiring into the
expediency of establishing a naval sta.
ton at st. Mary's, MARYLAND. The
Board have submitted a report, in which
they recommend the measure.
Hon. ]. A. ]. Creswell, and about
one hundred others, heirs to the estate
of the Ash family, of Holland, are ma
king efforts to recover the estate, which
it is said, was valued at S3,0O0,00
twenty years since.
Gov. Groome and family have remov-
ed from Elkton to Annapolis, to reside
permanently in the ancient city of the
Severn" during the Winter. The Gov
ernor has been heretofore dividing his
time between Elkton and the capitol.
Hon. Francis Herman has been cleo
ted by the Legislature of New York to
the Senate of the United States. Dem
ocrats have also been elected by the
Legislatures of Pennsylvania and In
diana to the same position.
The citizens of our village and envi.
rons having ice-houses to ELL have avail
ed themselves of the present freeze to
do it. The ice gathered is spoken Of
as of fine quality.
The Committee on War Claims in
Congress has reported adversely on the
bill for the payment to Col. John H.
Sothoron for property taken from, him
during the war.
The Office in Baltimore city of the
Patuxent River steamers has been re-
moved to No. lis Light st. wharf (up
stairs).
On the 18th instant, the Kellogg Leg
islature of Louisiana elected p. B. S.
Pinchback, Senator of the United States.
Ex-Governor Bowie has been re-elec-
ted President of the Baltimore City
Passenger Railway.
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ITS,
WAGONS.
BCGGTES,

&c, and that he is now prepared 10 make or
repair the same 1t the shortest notice.
Plain or ornamental painting, trimming,
&c. done in any style to suit customers
BlacksnrithiDg of all kinds also done with
neainess ana despatch.
Having all the necessary materials for ma
king Collins and a Hearse to attend funerals,
the undertaker's business will b. made sps-
eiaity.
Ny study in the future, as in the past, will
be to please all my patrons and to merit ;heir
confidence.
J. J. JsRBOE,
Leona.dtown, Nd.
Jan 81, ls15-ly.
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NOTICE

III HEREBY forwan al persons from
IL employing or harboring either of
my sons, John c. Dean or Oscar Levi
Dean, rs they are both minors under
the age of twenty re wears.
WILLIAM HENRY DEAN.
1,eonardtowu. Nd.
Jan. II, 1875.
Jan q, 1S75-It.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-01-21

Kenmore CnirersiIy High School
AMHERST c. H., VA.

ANIEEIlNT {. r., w.
II. 4. STROBE, (Na,h. Me'alis,, u. va)
Principal. and In instructor in Narh,ma,ir En-
giheering and Natural Sciences. II. {. BROCK.
(B. Lit. u. ", recrntly Asst. Prof Latin, L.
Va Instructor in Grtk, Latin, French and
German. tine of the leading high schools Of
the state. New term commences Feb Isl, 1878.
Charge $3.50 for hoard aud to. ion. Rciet,u-
ces-John Nerry nan. Esq, Cuck.yesvu.e, Md.
Catalogues mailed to all appl,, ants.
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FE q c-The choicest in The world -
t.A - a. importers pr.oes-Laryes; COM
pany in America storl" ar'i"le-f'cascs ercrv-
body-Tfadc continually Observation-Disclosures
wanted cyer,w heTe--hs' iuduccmcuts--don't
waste ime-send for Circular to RJBEar Wells,
- Nesey 81, l.. O. Box 1881.
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CONFIRMATION NOTICE.

In the Circuit Court tor 81 Mary = conn
~, sitting as Cour of putty.
No. 3o3 n. F..
nRDERED, this 10Th dav Of Jaa. 1875.
~ that the Auditors Report. fled in
this cause. be ratified ard confirmed, unIsss
cause TO the contrary be shown on or be-
fore toe srd Monday Of February. 1875:
provided copy II this order be published
Ia the 81. Marvs Beacon, otce q week for
three successive weeks prior to the said
Sid MoLdAy Ut February.
FRANK FORD,
Clerk.
True eopy-Test:
j FRANk FORD,
Ckrk
"a II. lS1s-3w. k&b
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-01-21
Business Notice.

TIVE undersigned, having enlarged his
i shops, informs his friends and the public.
gcperaily that the keeps constantly on hand
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-01-21
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In pursuance of the above order, thereby
give notice that have obtained from the Or
phass' Court Of st Mays county, Maryland,
letters testainent'ry on the personal estate
Of Chapman Bil!ingsley, late of said CO., de-
ceased. All persons having claims against
the said deceased are hereby notified TO eE-
hibit the same with the proper vouchers at
tached thereto TO the subscriber, On or be-
fore the 2lst day o. July, ls15, they will
otherwise by Law be excluded from the ben-
efis OF the said estate. All persons indee-
ted to the deceased are requested to make
immediate pay meni to the subscriber.
LYDIA BILLiNGSLEY,
Eaeeutr.x.
Jan IL, 1878 CIV.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-01-21

CS COO per day at home Terms
.Oc = ID ~ free. Address GEo. STIk-
son Co., Portland. Ne.
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TXECUTRIx'S NOTICE.

Orphans Court Of 81. kary's County, SET
Jan L., 1875.
nRDERED By THE COURT, That Lyda
~ G Biilirpsley. Execuirix Of Chapman BIZ
.irgs,ey, late of - Nary's county, Nd, de-
ceased, give the notice required by Law 10 the
deceased 8 creditors to exhibit their claims,
aai that the same he published once week
for six successive weeks in the ST. Mary's RCa-
con.
Test:
JAMES T " RALEY,
REGISTER Wills for ST Mary's county.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-01-21

S00 AGENTS WANTED Immediately 20
c'OO s'll very desirable NEW PATENT
articles for hous"ke"pers aud others. q. J.
CAPEwELL, Cheshire. Conn.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1875-01-21

ssDSYCHONANCY. OR SOUL CHARM
i ING" How either sex may fascina,c
and gain the love and affections OF any per-
son they choose, instantly. This art all can
possess, free, by mail, for 2S cents toceih-
or with a Marriage Guide, Egyptian Oracle,
Dreams, Hints 10 Ladies etc. Loco 900 sold. A
queer book. Address T. WILLIAM Co,
Publishers, Philadelphia.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-11-21
The Policy for Democrats.

In regard to the National Democratic Con.
vention IN 1876, Mr.. Bayard said: Discus
sions in regard to its action would be at this
Democratic party in the meantime is to main
tain its organization by insisting upon an ad-
herence to its time-henored and constitutional
principles. Its great object should te to OBJ
tain the confidence OF the country, and the
only way TO do this it to prove that they de-
serve the confidence of the country. There
should be no avoidance of any important is
sue, and the personal ambition of candidates
should be totally disregarded, and the inter-
ests and welfare of good government should
alone be kept in view. The Democratic party
should not only seem to be, but be in fact, the
trustworthy guardian of the nations honor
and credit and of the Just interests of eyerv
citizen.
The country is sick of the low tone which
has characterized President Grants admins
tration in almost every department, and the
better classes OF his own party are as SICK of
1t as any of us; but, unless they feel sure that
a change OF admins ration is to produce real
reform and not expose the country to new
dangers, they will probably take no action
against his reelection. | think that Gen.
Grants reelection, in the face of his utter
untitness for the place he occupies, and his
lucapacity to appreciate the high
nature OF the trust Of power and its response
bIllty would cause me to despair of the
capacity OF our people for self-government
and, indeed. OF the continuance OF civil and
religious liberty in this country
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-11-21
The Southern Pacific Again.

The session of Congress being close al
hand, 1t appears that Colonel" Tom Scott
is becoming more active in his assaults upon
the virtue or intelligence of Southern mem.
bers OF Congress, and will also use his int1u-
ence upon such State Legislatures as may be
In session. Our own Legislature not being
In session, he has nothing to work upon in
that way. But We would remind our mem
bers OF Congress, who will no doubt be ap-
preached, OF the cold favor extended to the
scheme by the Legislature last winter, and
warn them that any countenance given to
SCOTS scheme is against the voice of the
representatives of the people ana hostile to
the best interests of the whole South.
The Petersburg Ldtc and Appeal has long,
lucid and forcibie article reviewing the whole
scheme, and exposing all its fallacies as a
enterprise, which we have not vet
bad room for in our columns. 1t ought to
be republished IN every Journal in the South,
or though intended tor the warning and
guidance of Virginia, lis reasoning is applica-
Ole to every Southern State, all OF whom must
n Ike common cause in the matter.
The Richmond Wig, in It's com ments upon
he consumation referred to, says: cit is
mare that had better be avoided. 1t is worse
b n wolf in Sleeps clothing. 1t is an
oder coiled in the hand that is held ont to
ls-a seapent we are asked to warm in our
'osom-a deadly serpent under the roses that
trew the feast to which we are invited.
Beware OF it.-hdleiqh (N. c. Ne,cs.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-11-21
ILLOGICAL.

The ma ority of them 1.-THE American people,
Will reflect, when they coolly look at the disor-
gained state of Cuba, that they would only in
crea ,e their present difficulties by the annexation
Of 81 uDruly an island. We refuse to believe,
thea, that the warlike preparations in the United
Sta es faithfully express the deliberate intention
Of the President or Of the people.-L0nd0n
Times.
The Times appears to be a little illogical.
Cuba is now unruly because Cuban slaves are
fighting to be free, and native Cubans are
striving to throw off the harness of Spain.
Acquisition by the United States would eman-
cipate all Cuban slaves, our Constitution rs it
now reads not being capable of extension over
slaves without at once changing their condi-
ton, thus removing the chief cause Of unruli-
ness. 1t would at the same.time put an end
to all cause of trouble between the native
white Cubans and the Spaniards Of whose
exactions they now complain. Texas may be
said to have been "unruly" while it was
Mexican State; but its intestine troubles end
ID when annexation took away the causes OF
dispute.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-11-21
Church PeWs.

There is speck of history connected with
The Origin OF church pews that can not help
but prove interesting. In the early days of
the Anglo-Saxon and some Of the Norman
churches stone bench afforded the only Sit
ting accommodations for members or visitors.
In the year 1919 they are spoken of as sitting
on the ground or in standing posture. AT
a later period the people introduced low, three
legged stools, and they were placed in no uni
form order in the church. Directly after the
Norman conquest wooden seats came in
fashion. In 1887 decree was issued that
none should call any seat in the church his
own except noblemen and patrons, each en-
tering and holding the one he first found
From 1880 to 1910 seats were more appropri-
ated. and crowbar guarded the entrance.
bearing the initial of the owner 1t was in
zoos That galleries were thought of. And as
early as 1914 pews were arranged to afford
comfort by being baized or cushioned, while
the sides around were SO high as to hide the
a device of the Puritans to avoid
beng seen by the officer, who reported those
who did not stand when the name Of Jesus
vas mentioned.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-11-21
A Brief COurtship.

The Atlanta correspondent of the Augusta
lGa.I ChF0i0cle aud Sentinel makes the follow
ing mention OF the marriage OF couple of that
city on the IS h ult nice little matrimonial ad-
venture occurred on yesterday, which, for
novelty, is without precedent for many years
past, as the parties to it were gentleman and
lady of culture, distinction. and belonging to
fashionable society. On yesterday at Granville,
Mr.. Frank Periyman, of this city, was married to
Miss Alice Norwood, of the former place Among
and Miss Lucy Pope, OF Washington Ga a
young lady we'll known throughout upper and
middle Georgia. DR.. Beasy had met Miss Pope
only two weeks before yesterday, but within that
period, 1t seems, had formed quite an attachment
Tor her, as the sequel will show.
Reaching Granville few hours before the
marriage, he sought Miss Pope, and without un-
necessary delay, offered hlmsef in marriage
and was accepted without unnecessary cere-
mony The next question was when they would
be married. The minister and friends being
present, they quickly agreed that they would be
married the same day with Mr.. Peruvian and
Miss Norwood, and by the same minister. Dr.
Bea5ley fastened of on passing train for a
marriage llcenee. Returning shortly he took his
stand With Miss Pope III the company of attend
ants, fnd they acted their parts as gruomsman
and bridesmaid during the marriag &c ceremony
OF Alr. Perryman aud Miss Norwood The mo-
Lnent the ceremony was concluded they stepped
forward together, presented to the astonished
minister their marriage license and requested to
be married, and were Immediately Joined in the
holy bands Of wedlock il the presence OF the
company.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-11-21
Taxing National Banks.

| The probability that the national banks
will come before the next Congress for some
pretty severe legislation gives interest to an
effort now being made by the Controller of
! the Currency to ascertain the amount of taxes
they pay. The controllers effort is evident
! " in the interest of the banks; the object of
it is to show that they are as heavily taxed as
| they can afford to be, and that they do not de-
serve the popular hostility now directed
against them The controller has secured
reports from 1875 Of the 1000 banks, showing
that their aggregate State, county and NUM-
cipal taxes in 1874 were $40, 203, 900; their
Federal taxes for the same year were 81, 0S3,-
600, making a total of SIT, 2S7, coo. The paid
up capital of these banks was $500, 500 000
The taxes therefore amounted to about 81
per cent. This is larger tax than other
kinds of property pay.
But it is to be considered that the national
banks have very valuable privileges exclusive
~ granted them; one is monopoly of issu-
lug notes, and another is the right to issue
these notes, to the amount of ninety per cent
OF ther capital, thereby nearly doubling their
capital. Another point to be taken into ac-
count is, that nearly every national bank has
surplus which, though virtually part of
It's capital, is not nominally so. As a rule, it
has not been the practice to tax this surplus, |
out the tax commissioners of New York have |
issued orders that hereafter it be assessed for |
taxation in that State as part of the capital |
The banks are preparing to resist the pro- |
ceeding. The entire surplus of the national |
banks is Sl33 100000, being more than one
fourth rs great as their capital, which is $780,
700, OOo. Ii is, therefore, no triding question
whether 1t Shall be taxed or lot.-,N Louis
I,eplJGcdn
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-11-21
Marriage Of a New Orleans Lady in Wash
ingtOu.

BEAUTIFUL ROMANCE
transplred here two days since, of which ]
must tell you. Miss Lizzie Schumacher wa
once among the bellies of New Orleans Her
parents were wealthy, but died and left their
daughter poor For two years she has held
clerkship in the Attorney Generals office.
Three years ago Swedish gentleman, Mr.
Nils Mltander, residing in New York, met her
and must have been interested, for he came
to this city quite recently, aud proposed mar
rage to the young lady, and pressed his suit
SO successfully that he would not return 10
New York without his bride.
He allowed no time Tor trousseau Or elabo-
rate preparation. Fortunately Miss Schu.
maker had never parted with the family dia-
monds. She was also the possessor OF one
handsome toilet Wednesday evening, ac-
companied by the Hon. Charles Conrad, of
Louisiana. ex Secretary Of War, and Mss
Adams, and Miss Weeks OF New Orleans, the
bridal party quietly repaired TO the Epiphany
church and were married. The bride looked
the elegant lady in rich silk and superb d;a-
monds. The ladys condition has changed SO
suddenly that only her own sex can fully ap-
preclate her happiness in selecting her trous
seau III New York with the we'll filled and
open purse of a fond husband. Now, who
Will say that this is altogether prosaic age
-LOulSctNe Courier Journal
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-11-21
A RAID.
GAME AT A DISCOUNT,

Saturday morning Inspector c. Fox made a
round through the French Game Market, &C.
companied by two police officers, and in
spected and condemned about one thousand
pairs of ducks, which were carted off at the
expense of the dealers; and dumped into the
river from the blood wharf.
It is stated that people living in the dis
tricts below the wharf, who are fond of tainted
and decayed game, went out in skiff, and
gathered up the condemned birds.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-11-21

Twelve months since, when Kellogg was
sending his tranting appeals to the President
to keep him in his usurped chair as Governor
Of Louisiana, he indited private letter to
the Executive, calling his attensi ton to the
fact that but three States of the Southwest
yet remained in the. hands Of the Republican
party. These three States were Mississippi
Arkansas and Louisiana. Arkansas has gone.
They have conceded that Louisiana could not
be held after the general election of next
year; but Mississippi, with its immense pre-
ponderance of negro voters, was looked upon
as secure. Now Mississippi has gone and can
not be recovered Mems