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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1875-09-10
Letter From PrOSpect.

Hugh NJ. Stokes intends planting an orchard
of 800 peach trees this fall Messrs. John r.
Day and VIM. Enfield also contemplate plant
ing 5000 trees. Their intention is to start a
canning factory, in which there is certainly
more money than in raising grain. A canning
factory in This neighborhood would be great
improvement to it.
IMPROVEMENTS
VIM. q. Pyle is building very fine dwelling
house, on piece of land he purchased from
Isaac Scarborough. George Scarborough is the
architect and builder. n. o. Stokes is also
having a new barn put up. James II. and VIM.
n. Day, builders.
HORSE GoRED by CATTLE.
\ few days ago X. Glasgow had very fine
horse &orcl by some cattle | have not heard
whether the horse is dcaa or not, Int if not
dead already, 1t cannot possibly live
hog CHOLERA
Is very bad in this neighborhood, quite mum.
Der OF persons having lost all their hogs.
LOW WATER.
Serious trouble exists now about getting
grinding done, as there is not water enough in
the streams to run the machinery OF the mills.
THE CHOPS.
Corn Is very, green yet, owing TO the wet
weather. Buckw heat looks well. There will
DC abundant crops of stray, and hope it will
be well filled. Potatoes are good and plcnti-
ful. WOODS MEETING.
The Pylcsville woods meeting commenced
Sunday, the 9Th. The attendance was large
Rev. DIR. Wilson, of Philadelphia, preached Il
very eloquent sermon in the morning, FROM ST.
John, 18th chapter, part Of dsth verse; w,ord,
to whom shall we goY Thou hast the words of
eternal life" Mr.. Wilson also preached in the
afternoon, from st. Matthew LIST chapter, 2lst
verse: "And thou shalt call his name Jesus )"
The Rev. Mr.. Floyd was expected to preach at
night. The entire day was pleasant, and deep
religious feeling seemed to pcrvad theentirc
meeting. 1t is TO be hoped it may grow in
power until they have . widespread revival of
religion before the meeting shal close.
Dock
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Letter from Dublin.
THE TRAMPS.

THE TRAMPS.
The tramps have become u serious nuisance
in this county and elsewhere, and we appear to
be powerless to prevent the evil. They travel
around and demand food and lodging rs if they
had a divine right to do so. They are very i'm
pudent, and often insult ladies when they find
them alone. They go into our farmers barns
and lodge there, To the great danger OF setting
fire to the buildings, as they all carry their pipes
and matches. They steal everything that comes
in their way if it happens to suit them. | hope
that our next Legislature will pass some strn
gent act TO enable us to abatc the nuisance MS
they appear to be on the increase. Many of them
are young able-bOdcd men and women and are
able to work for their living, but the vile thicy-
ing vagabonds prefer stealing and fashionable
begging rather than work, and the penitcntiary
is their proper home. | understand that the
thieving scamps give the Delaware whipping
post n wide berth. ] wish we had one here for
their especial benefit.
SNAKE FIGHT.
On Tuesday of last week Mr.. Amos Griffith
witnessed n fight between two copperhead
snakes, near Bailey's store. When he first dis.
covered the reptiles they were completely coilcd
together with their heads raised about n foot
from the ground and each one appeared to be
trying to crush his antagonist. Mr.. Griffith
killed them both. One of them was very large,
measuring forty inches in length and about ~
inches in diameter The other measured thirty
inches in length They had frightful fangs, with
sacks attached filled with deadly virus.
THE CROPS.
Corn is maturing rapidly and will soon be
fit to cut and shock. Tho crops will be better
than has been raised for several years. There is
Il large acreage sown in buckwhcat, and the
growing crop promises large yield. 1t is now
granting finely. number of our farmers sow
ed Hungarian grass this season, which they have
harvested, ana they are well pleased with the
yield. This grass is highly nutritious and makes
excellent feed. Potato bugs have run into the
ground, where the potato Bug Party" will run
in November next.
DEER PARK UNION SUNDAY SCHOOL.
This fine school had another very pleasant
meeting last Sabbath. After reading the Holy
Bible by George l.. Scott, and prayer by Rev. j.
ii. Lennon, together with fine singing by the
school, the scholars recitcd their lessons, when
the school was addressed in an able, appropriate
and pleasing manner by &. l.. Scott and Rev. J.
III. Lennon. After more fine singing the school
was dismissed with bcnediction by MIR. Lem
mon. Every person present was presented with
a neat book, the gift of gentleman present
The progress OF this fine school is "upward and
onward'i MARS.
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For County Surveyor.
VIM. 7. CLARK.
Divide and Conquer.

The effect of n return to Republican rule
in Maryland is wildly set forth in the fol-
lowing remarks from the Westminster Al
Uocate:
If, by dividing the Democratic party,
through the agency of an Independent move
ment or through any other agency, the Re-
publican party could succeed in carrying the
State, their first step would probably be the
calling of Convention TO form new Con-
stitution By this means they would hope
to Gust all the present officers in the State,
the Judges, Clerks, Registers, &c, and secure
them, or large share ofthcm, for themselves
The public schools and the jury boxes which
have hitherto in Maryland been reserved to
white men, would then, in all probabili-
ty, be thrown open to negroes and whites
alike, and prostituted to the worst purposes
of faction, as they have been in some other
States where the Radical party bears sway
1t won't do to deny that such is their inten-
ton in this State. We must judge them
here, by what they have done elsewhere, and
we know that they have already put negroes
in the jury boxes in the States where they
have the power, and in the United States
Courts in this State. The forty-eight thou
sand colored voters in Maryland are not sat
isfed with what the Radical party have done
for them, and are demanding more. If the
Radicals were in power in Maryland they
would press these measures upon them, and
they would not dare to refuse their demands
Any one can understand this Not only 80
the negroes would be admitted to your legis-
latiyc halls, and this non-taX.payiHg element
among our citizens would pass the laws
which levy taxes upon the property of the
white citizens of the State Is this not so
can any Radical deny it? Will they attempt
60 deny that il is within the range of proba-
bility? Let Conservatives and Democrats
look into these things and remember that
their only safeguard is the unity and harmo-
ny in our ranks. If the Democratic party is
united it is invincible. If it be divided, its
power will pass into the hands of its enemies,
and it knows by the recollection of the past
what the Radical party have in store for it,
DO Democrats who were insulted and driv-
en- from the polls want another taste of Rad
ical power and domination Would they
cat again of that bitter fruit once commend
ed to their lips by their enemies in this
State? Have they forgotten the pit of polit-
zeal degradation from which they were dig
geds Not until they do forget it all, will
they listen to the syren song of the INDIE
pcndents" or the socaled "liciormers'
movement.
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CORRESPONDENCE OF THE EGIS.


On Friday last the Sabbath Schools of the First
Presbyterian Church, Of Bel Air, and of the
Fallston Presbyterian Church, met in the beau.
tiful grove belonging to Mr.. Garrett Amos, adj
joining the pike, just beyond Winters Run.
1t Is Il most picturesque spot, and well suited
for such picnic. 1t was bright and charming
weather, and the Sabbath School children, their
teachers and friends spent delightful day.
There were between $50 and 00present there
were amusements for all. There were quoits,
swings, croquet singing, and running round the
circle, in which old and young took part Old
men took Off their coats and pitched quolts, and
men clapped their hands in delight ut the Youth
full sports, and, if it had not have been a Pres
byterian picnic, would have shouted glory
halelujah From 10 A. M, till half past Z.
NJ, the grove resounded with human voices.
Groups of children could be seen stepping and
jumping from rock to rock like lambs, while
others were chasing the fox over the meadow
The tables placed in the shade, with their
white clothes, were loaded with eatables. Tn
der them were baskets and buckets well filled,
and over the ground were geat tubs of fine
peaches, baskets of canteleupes and piles of wa.
termelons and after all were satisfied and more
than satisfied, full twelve baskets of fragments
were taken up, from the best ofwhich the fami-
ly of our friend who was shot, were abunduntly
supplied.
The children of the two Schools, never having
met before, were little shy, at first of each
other but soon were playing and romping to-
gether, and enjoying each others company as
if they had always been in the same school.
1t was happy day to the children of both
schools; and those who were not there have
missed the pleasures and enjoyments of one OF
the brightest and happiest days of life
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Hartford County Agricultural and Me-
chanical Society.
MEETING OF DIRECTORS.

~
The Board met pursuant to adjournment, on
Monday, September 9th. Present all the Di-
rectors, except James Amos, of 9Th District, the
Treasurer and Secretaries. Proceedings OF last
meeting read and approved Committee on
music report having engaged the Bel Air band
Committee on Chariot Race reports as follows:
The necessary entries have been made, and
horses secured for the Roman Chariot Races,
also thG promise of lady drivers for the second
DAYS race Immediately following which we
propose burlesquc mule chariot race, chariots
to be driven by representatives of ireland and
Germany, accompanied by their families We
propose a flag gathering race, somewhat rcsem-
bling potato picking match, to be accomplish
ed on horseback, dismounting ana mounting al
each flag. we would also propose o biindiold
rage Of 100 yards to apoe to be set some distance
back from the judges stand, which may be run
either with or without Wleelbarrows. A greas.
ed pole with some suitable reward fastened at
the top. would also be IN amusing feature, We
think the offering OF silver prizes to the yictors
in the above contests would be preferable to
money.
Ordered, that the track be free to all persons
to drive on at all times when in suitable condi-
tion, until the evening Of Saturday, October
9Th.
Resolved, that ali entries for sale be made on
the entry books as other entries, and books for
that purpose be kept open until the close of the
fair. Entrance fee for each horse for salo ell
tries So Cattle Of all kinds 81 per head. Sheep
so cents per head, Hogs so cents per head -
Machinery and agricultural implements, hard
ware. furniture, leather work and carriages, 2
per CENT on PRICE list, All other articles not
exceeding S5 in value, "a gents each.
On motion of e. c. kinsey the order setting
the rent Of box stalls at So, was reconsidercd
and the price reduced to 81.
On motion, committee on programme WAS
appointed MS follows: c. G. kinsey, w. II, Wa.
tiers and j. NJ. Street,.
On motion, G. G. kinscy, j. NJ. STREET. and
John 7. Spiccr were appointed committee on
renting restaurant and to advertise for bids
Ordered, that each superintendent of classes
be directel to have All aptcles In his department
tieketed by the close Of the first day Of the
fair.
Resolved, that trottlng raoo for purse of
SIS, $50 for the first and S25 for the second.
Three to start, making 2 40 or less.
On motion, the renting of the grounds to per-
sons wishing to exhibit their side amusements,
BIO referred TO the Secretary,
On motion, the Secretary was directed to fur
nish the necessary badges to the officers of the
Society.
On motion adjourned to meet on Monday,
September goth, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
JOHN II, SpICER Secretary
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Ian, who lives near the Hickory, has left at
Tie 1tyis office II specimen Of Hungarian
grass the stalks of which measure ST feet in
length 1t was planted on the Goth of June,
Mr.. Quinlan having sowed three pecks to
the acre, Lie does not think it any moro en-
haustive To land than a crop of corn. BY
sowing this grass carly in May two crops of
it may be cut from the same ground in one
season. 1t is said TO be eaten with avidity
by cattle and horses, and is very futtening.
1t contains an enormous quantity of seed,
which arc said TO be excellent for fattening
poultry and inducing them to lay large
number Of eggs.
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PAINFUL AcciDENF.-Gn Saturday last
Mr.. VIM. Durham, who lives near Coop.
town, while returning home from White
Hall station, with heavily laden team, took
scat upon neighbours wagon, going in the
same direction. In some manner one of his
feet was caught in the wheel, he was dragged
to the ground. and the whole load passed
over his body, breaking his Collar bone and
several Of his ribs. lie is attended by DR..
Joshua r, Nelson. His injuries are extremely
painful, but not necessarily fatal
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SALE OF 4 HoTEL.-The hotel in Bel Air,
known as the "Edgewood House." now &C.
cupied by VIM. II. Stagmcr, was sold, on
Tuesday, at public auction, by J. s. Richard.
son, auctioneer, for Henry w. Archer, Esq,
trustee. 1t was purchased by Robert w.
Whaland, Esq, trustee for Allen j. Prigg,
for $4,000. There is an ifredeemablc ground
rent Of $3.50 n year upon the property, which
would maize the sale virtually amount to
$4,000
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CIR, a ND
ENTERTAINMENT

HNHE Chrome Hill Literary Association,
L assisted by Others, will give their
SECOND ANNUAL EN1ERTi INUENT,
In the Grove adjoining Chrome Hill School
House, on
Saturday, September 18th.
The afternoon amnsemcnts will consist of
balloon ASCENSION,
At 2 O'clock.
Several sets of Croquet will be provided
for those who wish to participate in this
pleasant pastimc. Also MATCH GAME
will be played for handsome Set of Gro
quot.
A match game OF base ball will also be
played, and those who are admirers of the
game are invited to attend.
Other sports will also be provided
GSY Refreshments will be served.
The Evening Exercises will commence at
6 O'clock, and will consist of
DIANA TIC REPRESENTA- TIONS,
DLALOG UES, DECLAMA TONS,
TABLEA UX, VOCAL AND
INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC, dc.
Afternoon amusemcnts Free. Admittancc to
large Hall of the Association, % Cents
Children under twelve years half price.
e3Y- The proceeds of the Entertainment arc
for the benefit of the Library fund
If the weather should be incement the en-
tcrtainment will take place on the Monday
ensuing. sep3-1t
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The Maryland Republican convention
met at Westminster on Wednesday, but made
no nominations A committee was appoint
cd "to confer with all organized friends of
reform, with a view to the selection of can
didates for Governor, Attorney General and
Comptroller A conference was held in
Baltimore, on Wednesday night with COM
mittee of what is termed the "citizens' reform
party" towards whom the affiliations of the
Republican convention seem to incline, "a
ther than to the movement inaugurated UNI.
der the auspices OF the merchants of Bati-
more. 1t is expected that the Republicans
and "Potato bugs" will make a joint nomina-
linn
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MARRIED

THOMAS-SPICER.-Married, August
22d, 1875, at the residence of the brides IA
ther, by the Rev. #. M. Cuthcart, JOHN ID.
THOMAS to SARAH SPICER, both of
Hartford county.
DORNEY-PIERCE.- September 8,
at Caroline street Church. by Rev 1Mr. Ed
wards, WILLIAM JACKSON DORNEY
to Miss MARY PIERCE, both of Hartford
county, Nd.
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REGISTRATION LIST
OF THE
Fourth Election District
OF HARTFORD COUNTY.

T'HE Officer Of Registration Of the 4th
Il Election District of Hartford county,
having sat at his office, in Jarrettsville, on
the 9th, 9TH and 9Th days Of September, 1875,
in compliance with the provisions of the
Registration Act passed by the General AS
sembly of Maryland at its session for the year
1874, hereby announces the following list
comprising the names Of those registered per-
sons which the said officer has stricken from
the list of qualified voters and the books of
registration, and also the names of the per-
sons which said officer has registered mt the
registration just made, and the names ofthosc
persons Gf any whom the Judge Of Court
to which an appeal from the decision of said
officer of registration has been taken, has de-
cided to he entitled TO be registered as requir-
ed by the Nth section of said act.
GEORGE r. CAIRNES,
Register.
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ID | e. d

MATLACK.-In Hartford county, Md, 9Th
month, 25th, HANNAH, widow of the late
Samuel T. Matack, in the S7th year of her
age.
BATENAN.-At Jordan Alum Springs,
Va, on August Both, CHARLES BATE
MAN, aged 25 years, third son of Col Henry
E. Bateman, of Easton, Md.
COURTENAY-On Wednesday, Septcm-
Der list. at Jordan Springs, Frederick county,
sgd year of his age.
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RUNAWAY AND ACCIDENT.-On Weanes-
day morning pair of horses attached to n
wagon belonging to Curtis II. Sitter, which
were left standing in the street, near Mr..
Amoss store, Bel Air, became frightened and
ran up Main street When nearly in front
of Norris 81 Bros store one Of the horses col
lided with an open buggy containing Bessie
and Carrie Webster, daughter of Col. Edwin
II. Webster, throwing both the young ladies
to the ground with great violence. They
were both considerably bruised, but fortu-
nately escaped without serious injuries. The
buggy in which they were seated was only
slightly injured. The runaway horses kept
on until they reached Mr. Coalc's shop. where
they struck IL hitching post-onc of the
horses passing each side of it, turning the
heavy wagon completely upside down, and
breaking loose. Before they could make
another start they were captured.
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primarily primarily-primarily. And these
can be procured, as other good things, by paying
for them. Books and houses and regulations
and supervisors are all very well in their place.
but they are merely aids to a teacher. Without
him they are useless.
Very Respectfully,
JOHN NJ COOLEY
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SINGULAR AcCIDENT.-A little three. year.
old daughter of John G. Ash, o farmer resid-
ing about three miles northeast of Elkton, in
trying to catch pet cat that had run up to
the top of harrow, leaning against fence,
pulled the harrow over on her und one of
the teeth struck and pierced her skull just
above and behind the right ear, entering the
brain about two and a-half inches carrying
with it small portion of bone. This hap
pened on Wednesday. DR.. q. NJ. Ellis is in
charge Of the case. A portion of the brain
has come away and quite cerebral hernia
exists, in spite of which the little patient is
doing well with prospect of recovering -
De3n0cJat
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OF hartford COUNTY.

T'lIE Officer of Registrations of the Third
L Election District of Hartford county,
having sat at his office, in Bel Air, on the
9th, 18th and 9Th days of September, 1875, in
compliance with the provisions of the Regis
tration Act passed by the General Assembly
of Maryland at its session for the year 1874,
hereby announces the following list comprs-
ing the names of those registered persons
which the said officer has stricken from the
list of qualified voters and the books of reg
istration, and also the names of the persons
which said officer has registered at the regis
persons Gf any whom the Judge Of court
to which an appeal from the decision of said
officer of registration has been taken, has de-
cided to be entitled to be registered as re.
quired by the 18th section of said act
VIM. II. DIVERS,
Register.
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SALE OF A FARM. S. Dallam, real es-
tate agent, of this place, has sold farm own
ed by Ezekiel Matthews and VIM. Henry
Beale, to Corbin Grafton, of this county, for
$4,000. 1t contains 231 acres of land of fine
quality, has on it plenty Of timber and com.
Portable buildings. The price is remarkably
low. 1t is situated two miles from Bel Air
on the Hickory road.
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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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REPUBLICAN COUNTY CoNvENTIoN.-Th
county convention of the Republican party
met at the Court House on Monday after
noon. All the districts claimed to he repre-
sented but in some of them, 1t is stated, no
delegates were elected About thirty dele
gates were seated inside the rail, all of whom
were white men, while four or five colorcd
men had seats outside. Whether the latter
were members ofthe convention or not could
not be ascertained. They appeared TO take
no part in the business of the meeting. The
convention organized by the selection Of the
following officers President - Theodore
Clayton; Vice residents-Cheney Hos
kins and VIM. A. Heaps Secre,ares-A. P.
McCombs and VIM. I. Baker. Upon mo.
ton of Mr. John Jewett the convention then
proceeded to nominate delegates to the Re-
publican State Convention, which met at
Westminster on Wednesday. The following
delegates were chosen Col. j. T. Frieze,
]. b. Standiford, Dilwyn Parker and VIM.
A. Heaps The following members of the
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SEyEHE HAIL STORM AT HAvRE DE GRACE.
"A correspondent of the Baltimore SIN
gives the following account of severe hail
storm which visited Havrc de Grace Oh Mon
day:
At 2.35 this (Monday) afternoon Iavre de
Grace was visited with a very severe rain
and hail storm, which lasted about twenty
minutes, and doing IL good deal of damage
TO the growing crops, rs well as injuring the
grape vines and beating the fruit from the
tress The town hall had twenty window
panes broken, and A. L. Treadway, florist,
was minus one hundred panes out of his hot
house. Many private residences had broken
from five to fifteen panes of glass. Some of
the choicest flower yards, which only few
hours before were ROBBED in all the beauty of
the season were stripped to the stalks. A
good part of the fruit will he lost. Under
some apple trees rs many rs half n barrel of
apples were beaten down, and peaches, dam
sons and grapes are lying oyer the ground in
great quantities. The Oldest people say they
have not witnessed anything like it for years
Some of the hailstones that fell were as
large as n hullcd walnut and there was such
a quantity that it was over one hour and
a-half before it melted The little children
gathered baskets and pitchers full of the hail
stones, In the country the corn has been
severely cut by the hail.