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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-07

HE negroes Of Montgomery, Ala,
voted IN herds against the new Consti-
tuition, having been told by the Repub-
Leans that it would put them backint
slavery.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-07
Tornahn i'm IIIinnIs-

COLONA, III. Aug. Ga tornado passed
oveE this place last night, destroying barns,
unTOOfng houses and blowing down chin
neys. Grain IN the surrounding country
was injured considerably,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-07
KENTUCKY.
The State FIeetTOu.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 6.-Indications now
are that McCreary has carried the State by
from 5000 to 5000 more votes than for
Leslie. in 1871. The majority may reach
5000. 1t is probable that the vote 10 call
a Constitutional Convention is lost.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-07
Terms OF Subscription.
By MAIL OR AT THE BUSINESS OFFICE

GOLD opened in New York yesterday
at llS3, advanced to ia, declined to
IlSs, and closed at 1852.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-07
THE TURF.
Buffalo Races Postponed.
The POughkeePsie TrOtting AssOcia.

The POughkeePsie TrOttIng AssOeia.
ton.
POUGHKEEPsIE, Aug. 6.-There was a
large attendance at the races to-day.
The first race, 2:3I class, purse s., 900,
was won by Nelly Walton, Bateman sec
ond, Little Mary third, Proctor fourth.
Time, 2:2S5, 2:2S8a, 2:29. Bateman and
Little Mary divided the second and third
money.
The race for the 2:22 class, purse $4,000,
was won by Sensation, HuntreSs second,
George b. Daniels third. Time, 2:24t,
2:282, 2:24i.
Postponed.
BUFFALO, Aug. 6.-On account Of a Sc
we're storm, tO-dsy's races are postponed till
tomorrow. It is raining heavily.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-07
The North Carolina E,ee,,o,

RALEIGH, Aug. 6.-Rsturns from fifty
four counties give Democratic majOrities.
It is generally cOucs3ed that the Demo
Gratis will have a good working majority
in the convention.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-07

WHAT with The Kelley motor and the
easterly current" says Slilkns, "a man
Onghter be abe to get where he wants %
90; but 1 shan't be abe 10 get down 10
Nahant this summer unless we inffe.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-07

TENNESSEE BONDS were quiet in
New York yesterday at 50 for the old
and 493 for the new Issue.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-07
SWIFT JUSTICE.
A Negro HIghWayman and WOuId-be
RavIsher Taken from Jail and Shot

. " IlI''II ''IINH ~ VtIHNI-HIC
Ravisher Taken from Jail and Shot.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 6.-The GGzetteS
Knoxville special says Mrs. John Howard,
Of Athens, McMinn county, Tenn, was
stopped in the road by negro, who at
tempted TO rob her. 1t is also asserted that
he attempted to violate her person. The
negro was captured, lodged IN Jail, and last
night party Of thirty masked men took
him out and shot him seven OF eight times.
He was found dead this morning. The
citizens were arming, fearing tina. the ne
groes will attack the town, but later re-
ports state that quiet had been restored.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-07

STRANGE things do happen. One Of
these is the fact that a iirm in Chicago
las an Order 10 send sixty head Of ca-!le
week, during the season, to Glasgow. The
shipment is made by the way Of Montreal.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-07

themselves, and viii ultimately be fossils.
YOu are dismissed with the sincere hope
Of the court that you viii not make asses Of
yourselves"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-07
FRANCE

PARIS, Aug. 6.--The Court Of Appeals
confirmed the judgment by which Courbet.
the artist, was ordered to pay the cost of
restoring VendOme column.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-07
SPAIN.

MADRID, Aug. 6.-The Oficiql Gazette
will soon publish a ministerial decree an
pointing a commissioner for Spain to the
Philadelphia Exhibition.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-07

A FLASH Of Virginia lightning last week
stu,tifed electricians by striking feather
bed. The only way they can explain the
pbenom anon is that the bed was the prop
erty of a railway conductor.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-07

A MACHINE for drying grass and making
nay a-tiiciaily has been invented in Eng
land. If il could be introduced in this
country immediately, wouldn't there be
millions in il?
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-07

COTTON was easy IN New York yes
terday, with middling at l45a14Ec.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-07
Death Of brigham Younr,s Son

MANTI, Utah, Aug. 6 Jos. A. Young,
eldest son of Brigham Young, died here
very suddenly last night, it is supposed, Of
heart disease.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-08-07

WASHINGTON, Aug. Cite President
has signed the commission of Henry IL.
Wells to be United states Attorney for the
District Of Columbia, vice Fisher.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-10-14

t'h1rvs sapr,-g ,,
sit msi aar.1U u,,a7
6st.sosl i,s1rE v,f'. .,.g
rv bog a 90 Gs
'ssii.sO gsIt
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Pleasant Affair Mt Bethel Parsonage.

The Pastor of Bethel NJ. E. Church, Rev.
c. F. Sheppard and his family were taken
by surprise and overwhelmed by the kind
ness of the Bethel people on the evening of
the Sth inst, when about fifty of the MEM
bers of the church and congregation came
and took possession of the parsonage for the
time being.
Hon. B. F. Biggs, in very neat and
happy speech, presented in their behalf, the
great variety of good things which they had
brought to the Pastor and his family.
He was responded to by c. F. Sheppard,
who acknowledged that the only sermon
suitable to preach on that occasion was a
thanksgiving sermon, and that would be too
long.
After all had partaken of grand supper
prepared by the ladies, marked feature
was music we'll in harmony with the joyous
ness all evinced.
1t was conducted by Mr.. John A. Jones.
leader of the church choir, with instrument
tai accompaniment, by Mr.. Lambert Mich
olson, organist.
To all, the evening seemed to be unusually
short, and after joining in prayer, led by
c. F. Sheppard, the company dispersed,
leaving the family at the parsonage to look
about, and in the language of one of the
merry visitors, to see how much they had
been damaged " by the occasion.
These are among the things that had been
left: Hams, lard, sausage, butter, potatoes,
apples, oysters, groceries, poultry dressed
and living, (you know it has been said that
preachers like poultry flour, oats, corn,
&C., &c.
The minister and his family feel very
thankful to the kind friends for " damag-
ing" them so much, but especially for this
grand indication of kindness and love.
True, it is more blessed to give than to
receive, but let it be distinctly understood
that if they who gave, felt only equally
happy and blessed with those that received,
all must have felt that it was good to be
there. Yours truly,
CHAs. F. SHEPPARD.
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Notes of COnOwingO.- Green, the
celebrated dam builder is at present en-
gagged with Is men in his gang, building a
dam for Jas. G. Bell, on the Conowingo
creek. The dam is quite large one, being
80 feet from base to copen stones. The
building factory at the ancient village;
but he is business man who keeps his
own council and does not publish far in
advance what he proposes to do. He has
at present 25 hands employed, which is a
munticence not enjoyed by many country
villages at the present season Of cold and
dizziness.
The extreme and protracted cold weather
entirely frozen over.
The Conowingo Bridge Co. has declared
a dividend of 81 per share, and the stock
of the Company, which was SO long drug
in the market, is beginning to look up, as
well as the village, whose future seems to
be very promising, when the iron track is
put down, and the steam horse begins to
make daily trips to and from the town.
The man with ample means and enterprise
to start the busy wheels of industry sits
waiting on the grant based hills for the
steam horse and his driver, to inaugurate
new era for the place.
Benz. Phillips, formerly of Rising Sun,
has rented the feed and saw mill and will
move his family here in the Spring.
The telegraph office recently opened is
doing a good business. Mr.. c. c. Cald-
well, operator.
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DIED..

VANNEMAN-At Port Deposit, on Fri
day, January 22nd, JOHN p. VANNEMAN,
in his Goth year.
Funeral at l o'clock p. NJ, on Monday,
25th inst, from his late residence.
REGISTER.-On Tuesday morning, the
10Th instant, at the residence of her
brother, 203S Chestnut street. Phila,
Dora L., daughter of Isaac II. Register,
of this town, in her 23rd year.
JONES.-At the residence of her father,
near this town, on Saturday, January
10th, 1875, ELLA NJ, daughter of Capt.
John T. and Mary A. Jones, aged IL
years.
MAHAN.-In Wilmington, January 9th.
1875, ANNA E., youngest daughter of
Geo. w. and Hester A. Mahan, aged 6
years. 20 months and e days.
God took her home; the bud is plucked
From off its parent stem,
And gone to bloom in Jesus crown,
A bright and priceless gem.
While yet in LIES unclouded morn
Her Father called her home;
Oh shed with me tear for her.
The "dear departed one.
Her life was like the morning dew,
So quickly heavenward fled;
But Jesus promised while on earth
To bless the early dead.
His glorious promise to accept
Our gentle one has gone;
Oh shed with me tear for her,
The "dear departed one.
She sweetly sighed her latest breath
Out OH the air of even;
And as the sunset tinged the hills
Her spirit passed to Heaven.
Her tolls and troubles all are Ger,
Her earthly race is run;
Oh breathe with me prayer for her,
The "dear departed one.
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For III
An Old Pioneer.

Anthony Hickman, Presbyterian min
lister, came to this country from Hillesheim,
Germany, between the years 1741 and 1760.
bringing with him his congregation, which
numbered about fifty members, and their
families. They being prosecuted in their
religion by the Catholics were obliged to
.,Aa to America. He betrayed the entire
expenses of the voyage, and purchased
section of land in Pennsylvania, east of the
Blue Ridge Mountains, probably in the
northern part OF Lancaster county. He at
once formed settlement and erected a
church, in which he preached to them the
remainder of his days.
His bible, the only one in the colony, for
which he paid two hundred dollars in gold,
ia printed in the German language, the
back being of board covered with thick
leather, with german-sllger clasps, and
bears the date of 1915. The book is in
good state of preservation. The family
record, written in German, on the blank
leaves, is SO nearly obliterated that it is
impossible to obtain a correct statement
from it. 1t is now in the possession of his
granddaughter, Mrs. G. w. Taylor, for
merly OF this county. who resides in Phil
adelpha; and will probably lie on exhibi
ton at the Centennial.
He was married on November 2lst, 1741,
at Hilleshem, Germany; the number and
names of his children we could not ascer-
tain, but the faded record gave account Of
several. lie died about the year 177G. At
his death lie left each of his children fine
farm, besides other property.
One of his sons, Dederck Hickman, re
sided in Bedel township, Lancaster county.
During the Revolutionary War he was a
great patriot, and rendered valuable assist
ance to the Americans. At one time he
mortgaged his property to obtain money to
aid the government, and dying very sud-
denly, without retaining the mortgage,
the heirs lost possession of the property.
He and General Washington were on very
intimate terms, and during the encamp-
ment of Washington's forces at Valley
Forge, he hauled many loads of provisions
70 TIC suffering army; and, on several oc-
casions during that eventual period, Wash
ington was his welcome guest. J.
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For The Cecil Wing
CONCERT AT ROWLANDSVILLE.

The concert given by the Rowlandsville
Orchestra on Saturday evening, January
16, was thorough success in all respects.
Under the efficient leadership of their in
structor, Prof. w. II. keffer, of Lancaster
Pa, they acquitted themselves in remark
able manner, when we consider that they
have been organized only a very short time.
From among the various waltzes, marches
and rondos which they performed, we would
select the Lauderbach waltz as having been
played in such excellent time that he must
have been very fastidious dancer indeed
who could have found fault with it. Prof.
Keffer has proved himself an adept in the
art of teaching as well as performance, and
that he is master of the latter, no one
could doubt, who, that evening, heard his
violin solo, Sounds from Home His clear
unfaltsring touch brought from the instru-
ment "most pleasing concourse of sweet
sounds, and he imitation of Scotch pas
toral cries and echoes was perfect.
He has dangerous rival, however, in
his son, Master E. Jung. ketfer, little
lad of eleven, whose precocious aptness
with the bow won well-deserved applause
He rendered fantasia from Martha in
a manner which showed that his fathers
careful training, added to his natural abili-
ties, bids fair to make him one of the lead
ing violinsts Of the country.
Mr.. Fri Barton, of Oxford. performed
flute solo in his usual excellent manner,
while Mr.. A. L. Barry, of Port Deposit,
did what he never fails to do, e. e., threw
the audience into ecstasies of laughter at
his comic songs. AS "Mr. Pathrick Muir
if you had been there"
Miss Mary Mccullough, also of Port
Deposit, contributed several charming
songs, and we have rarely heard her when
she was in better voice than on this occa-
sion. About the middle of the perform
ance, Miss Jamie Christie, who has quite
talent for character Rotations, gave Mrs.
Maloney's views Oh the "Chinese ques-
tion " with a very rich brogue.
Space forbids mo to notice in detail the
programme, which was quite lengthy one,
though the audience would willingly have
had it longer. The same audience, by the
way, filled every seat in the hail within ten
minutes after the doors we're opened, and
when the performance began, there was
scarcely standing room to be had.
Taken altogether it is certain that no
etertainment has been given in this vicinity
for long time, SO thoroughly enjoyable
and successful as this, and We hope it will
be the forerunner of series of similar
pleasures. W.
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tribute OF itespeCJ.

WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Ruler of US ALL to
remove on the 18th Of January, 1879 from onr Brother
hood aud from his friends beloved brother ALE1AN
DIR WILSON; thu refnre,
ReSoiusd That i'll the life and practice of deceased
brother had exhibition of love for Order and
friendship for all with VIII I'm the business of life brought
him in contact.
R,soIrei That his counsel to those in distress and
his ll..rity, which d pe:s"a viii bai .a..,
will he missed by ne members. 81 Order and by tfr
community in which he lived,
RcSpirsi That believing our loss to b" his GAIN
bow humble -uini--i"u the mandates Of All-
Wise God who has called him from earth to b reward
IN hrav. H. and that will emulate his virtues and
cherish his practice If friendship.
RcsJlrei That to til" widow and children Of our de-
ceased brother tender our heartfelt svmpathie"
trusting tia. & G,l iho ave u nath tak
away will he then ami source Of comfort in the
sorrowful through which He is leading and
that will all try to live that when the time for
departure arrives may, with Bro Wilson, be able
10 cxclam We crossing Jordan our last conflict
is over y"iur h"rH'
ESS.'.e That OR iilii lie ulip'l mIortnIng,
that the mem lie us'; badge for thirty days
p.pr,5 at ,rnt Cecil ties ami that copy be
sent the widow, and also TO the Executor of tho
estate Of the deceased. ". ROGERS
H. PAIR
J. p IRELAND
Committee of Kent Lodge. No. "a, l. o. OF.
Inn
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COME TO THE MISSION
AT TRINITY CHURCH,
IT BEGINS ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 31sT, AND
LASTS 8 DAYS.

ORDER OF SERVICES.
On SUNDAYS:-Morning Prayer at 10t
A. NJ. Litany at II A. NJ, followed by Ser
mon and Communion.
Evening Prayer at 5 p. NJ.
Mission Serrice and
Preaching at y Pm.
On WEEK DAYS:-M Morning Prayer at
10i A. NJ, followed by Communion.
Prayer at 12 o'clock, with short address
to Business Men and Working Men.
Evening Prayer and Instruction in Chris
tian Doctrine at Al P. NJ.
Mission Service and Preaching at y p.
NJ, followed by After Meeting.
The Church will be open all day during
the Mission, for private prayer; and one
or more of the Clergy will be there to
receive those who may desire spiritual
counsel or instruction.
"Ho, erery one Tat Mirsteth, come ye to
the ,cdters.-IsAIAH Lv, l.
BLESSED are they ,chich do hunger and
thirst after Righteousness. IS. MAT. V, 6.
II. A. SKINNER, Pastor.
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DELAWARE AND CHESAPEAKE CANAL.


HISTORY OF THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
OF THE EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND, ETC.
The American Geographical Society has
been furnished with important information
about several national projects which are
likely to change the features of geography
to some extent, and which are worthy of
notice. One, which has been successfully
carried out-the Suez Canal-has separated
entirely the continents of Asia and Africa
The proposed Isthmus Canal, to open COM
municatlon between the Pacific Ocean and
the Caribbean Sea, will in the same manner
divide the North and South American con-
:inents. But there are projects 10 effect
changes in the territory of this Republic
scarcely less Interesting, though local. and
not attracting as much attention. Two of
these may be specially mentioned, because
they are near New York and connected with
the great centers of commerce, and because
there is reason to believe they will soon be
accomplished.
One is the Maryland and Delaware Ship
Canal to connect the waters Of the Chesa-
peake and Delaware Bays by the way of the
Sassafras river The cut will be about sew
enteen miles long, and besides this there
will be required but few miles of dredg-
ing to make water way, without locks,
for the largest vessels. 1t will be made
through level country, and there is no
rock to be removed. The course is pointed
out by nature, as has been shown by able
engineers, for the water flowing to the Ches-
apeake Bay on one side and to the Della
ware Bay on the other rise at nearly the
same point. A gentle and slight elevation
forms the divide. The large peninsula
$50 miles long from north to south and over
sixty-f five miles wide at the widest part,
comprising more than three fourths of the
State of Delaware, nearly all that portion
of Maryland on the Eastern Shore and the
counties Of Northampton and Accomac,
Virginia, an area of little less than 5000
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The Good Wife's Advice.

Mary-Why don't you buy yourself Sunday suit
IN, week;
J"hn-lt i. easy to ask that, my good woman, hut
H.. " can afford it,
MaIy.-N W, IL uces 6oI take mach, anu you work
hard think you deserve to la nicely dressed especially
Sunday,
JOHNNIE one enjoys good suit more than I, but
haven't even time to go to town and see.
Mary.-Well, can help you. think list Of
Of the prices at MARKS ILEBERMsNs and laid 1t
aside for you You will he surprised the reasonable
prices Besides, he -npen in the evening until clock
an as he always returns the money, where
not suited You would - i. eye, ~ baving
i..-L, f'-'
Joh".-"ri THIS Erce list very convenient. Her.
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Zion Items.

A meeting Of great religious interest is
in progress in the Zion NJ. E. Church.
Many are seeking religlGn, apd the congrs-
cations are very large.
Rev. T. L. Tomkinson and family were
made the recipients of very fine donation
visit, the second one of this Winter. A
number of valuable presents were made
thea.
An interesting Temperance neeting vas
held in Zion on Saturday evening, the 10th
instant, the object was the formation of
a " District Temperance Alliance" Mr..
Samuel Clifford was called to the chair and
Mr.. Thomas Astil appointed Secretary.
From the character of the men interested
in this meeting, and from the intrinsic
merit of the work itself, we think it pro
misses good results.
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Shila., VIII. & Bait. Railroad.
Trains leave North East station as follows
ACCOMMODATION TRAIN.
ORPHANS, COURT.
AND AFTER MONDAY, OCT. 10Th, 1878.

The STATED MEETINGS of the Orphans Court Of
Cecil county will be held on the SECOND TUESDAY
In every month. Executors, Administrators and Guar
dsns, wanting their accounts stated will resse bring
in the vouchers few days before Court.
REUBEN D. LAMAR
Nov 30, ls67-y Register.
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las. r. McCUL!1yGH.
Attorney at Law and Solicitor in ChanCery,
ELKTON MARYLAND

Careful aren:ion given to the practice @: n. .;s-
sion IN all it's bran'l
OFF iCE-iG the NEW BCnpINi on Main street. nearly
opposite the National Bank of Elktnn.
30 1S74-u
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BAY VIEW. January goth, 1915.
l hereby certify that my loss by fire of
January 4th was promptly and fully paid,
without delay or discountl, by the Farmers
Fire Insurance Company, of York, Pa.
and | most cheerfully recommend it to the
insuring public as strong company, char
acterized by its prompt. honorable dealing
with its patrons. THOMAS JANNEr.
C. R. Martindell, Agent, Brick Meeting
House, Md.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

Choice Roasted Rio Coffee, 80 cents per
pound, for sale by McCRERY & BOULDER.
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The Best Panacea For Hard Times -
Buying Goods at the GLASS FRONT.
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SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.

The School Commissioners J., C,.l county Will meet
at their 0fc. III Eikun fer til transaction Of current
School business. the SECOND TUESDAY Of each
and every month. JOHN SQUIER,
Mayo ls74-W Secretary.
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Very Heavy yard wide Sheeting, 10 cents
per yard, at MCCRERY & BoUIDEN's.
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Buy Your Boots and Shoes where you
can get .fts," at MCCRERY & BoULDEN's.