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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

The MD. AGRICULTURAL AssocIATIoN.-The
regular monthly meeting of the Md. Agricul-
tural and Mechanical Association was held in
Baltimore, on Thursday, 9th inst. "A paper
was read by Mr.. Davis, in favor OF exempting
all cultivated land from taxation. He spoke
OF. the depression of the farming interest, con-
sequent upon the emancipation of $4,000 slaves
in this State, the most of whom engaged in
other occupations than farm labor. The State
Board of Emigration did not succeed IN sup
plying foreign laborers, as untaxed land in the
West was too great an inducement to compete
with. The freedom from taxation of land for
farming was the main cause of prosperity in
the great West, as the corn laws were the means
of making England the richest agricultural
country on the globe. Railroads had been pa
tronized by the Legislature, and the immense
products of the West brought in competition
with the impoverished lands of our own State.
He thought that with even an approximate
scale of economy and retrenchment very
large item ought to be saved in our executive,
judicial, financial and educational departments.
By the enforcement OF a just proportion of
taxes from the several sources of non-contrib-
utve industries, such as fisheries, mines, &C.,
institutions and churches, and investments,
very large additional sum might be obtained.
By requiring the national banks receiving gold
interest from the people heavy discounts for
paper money should also contribute reasonably
of their gains to the expenses of the State. By
making productive, as by appropriate legisla-
ton it can and ought to be made, the large and
unproductive investment the State has in the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. With this saving
in the expenses of the State and the revenue
to be derived from the several sources indica
ted, who can doubt the ability of the State to
grant relief to the depressed and impoverished
farmers hitherto patient and accomplishing
under accumulated wrong, neglect and injus-
tice?
Mr.. Davis argued that the growth of B<i-
more and in a measure of the West, was at the
expense of counties in Maryland, which were
all getting poorer, except Allegany county,
which, since the development of her mineral
resources, has increased in wealth Nur hundred
per cent.
Col. W. w. w. Bowie and Mr. Adolphus Cook,
speaking in regard to the dog tax, said that the
present laws do not sufficiently protect the
sheep raisers. They thought the dog tax, IN
stead of going to the school fund, should be so
placed that it would accrue to the benefit of
the sheep-raisers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

WAsHINGToN's CHAIR.-It is said the chair
occupied by George Washington as Worshipful
Master of the Masonic Lodge at Alexandra,
Va, is. now in the possession of Unanimity
Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons
at Edenton, in North Carolina, whittier it was
sent during the war of 1912 for safe keeping.
1t is of massive mahogany, deliberately carved,
and fine specimen of antique furniture. An
effort will be made to induce its custodians to
allow this memento of the illustrious oman
and Mason" to be placed on exhibition at Phi
ladelphia this year.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

DEDICATION OF A PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The new Presbyterian church which has been
in course OF construction for the past year at
the village of Hampden ,on the Falls road, was
dedicated on Sunday last. The church is a
mission directed by the Presbyterian AssOcia-
ton of Baltimore, under which it was lnsttu-
ted. 1t is very neat marble structure, built
of Texas stone, and is sixty by forty feet IN
size, with height of thirty-six feet at the cen
tre The main auditorium is on the second
floor, and is reached by two flights of steps at
either side of the front vestbule and another at
the right of the pulpit. There is a class room
on the floor below, on which is also situated a
Sunday school room about forty feet square,
The infant class room occupies position at
the right hand corner of the lower end of the
room, and room for the Bible class is the
corner opposite. The main auditorium is yet
in an unfinished state, but, when completed,
will seat comfortably four hundred persons.
The Sunday school room has a opacity of about
three hundred. The building is slate rooted,
well lighted and presents in every particular
an appearance that is very striking and well
becomes the surroundings. The cost is not yet
known, but will be no less then 1000. Three
services were held, the first being al Ii A. NJ,
when an able sermon was preached by the Rev.
Henry Matthews, of Baltimore. In the SER
vice he was assisted by the Rev. A. B. Cross,
also of Baltimore. At the afternoon service
the Rev. R. H. Fulton, pastor of the Second
Presbyterian church, preached, and at night
the Rev. Mr. Eady, of the First United Pres
byterian church. The services were held in
the Sunday school room As yet no pastor has
been appointed to the charge, but the Presby
terry will likely take action in this matter very
soon. In the meantime the pul pit will be fill
ed by various Presbyterian pastors from the
city.
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DOLLAR PER COPY FOR ANY \
OF COPIES ABOVE FIVE.
A Paper for the People!
THE GAZETTE.
A FIRST CLASS MORNING JOURNAL!
a TerV "HOusehOLd WOrd.0

A FIRST CLAOS VI OhNING OOOARAL'
Democratic in Principle Independent in
Everythng-Neutral in Nothing-0pposed
to ali Monopolies, and all Corrupt Rings in
Municipal, State and National Affairs.
On Saturday, January LIST, 1876, TIE GAZETTE
will be Issued in New and Popular Form. All
that capital and enterprise can accomplish will
be freely used to place it in the front rank of
American journalism. 1t will contain all the
News of the Day, including the Associated
Press kilograms, Special Telegrs ms and Cor
respondence from all points of interest, full
and Accurate Financial, Commercial, and Lo-
cal Reports, and Fearless Editorial Discussions
of all current topics. 1t will aim to be first
class, live newspaper, complete in every re-
spect and will give the fullest and Freshest
news at the lowest possible cost.
TERMS.-Daily, postpaid, six dollars year;
two cents a siH gle nepy twelve gen e = week
payable to the carriers. Weekly, postpaid,
one dollar a year. No subscription for the
Weekly received for less than year. Address
THE GAZETTE,
Jan.1.-tf LOG W. Baltimore St., BALTIC. Nd.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

That NEWSPAPER "AGENr" AGAIN AT Work.
The fellow who operated in the neighborhood
of Powhatan, two weeks ago, soliciting sub
scriptions to Baltimore and other newspapers,
last week made his appearance in Texas
and vicinity and "roped in" several unsuspi-
cious ones. He called on Mr.. VIM. II. Fishpaw,
and having represented himself as an agent
for the Baltimore County Union. he readily got
his consent to subscribe for the paper for q
year, the "agent' fixing the price at SlOO. But
Mr. F. not having dollar about him told the
"agent" he would send the money to Messrs.
Turnbull Bros, in the city, which he did, and
received an answer in a day or two saying that
they were not in the ne wspaper business, had
no agents, &c. On learning this Mr.. Fishpaw
sent to this office and su described for the Union.
1t is hardly necessary for to say that the fell
low had no authority to represent us. We en-
ploy no agents and take no subscriptions for
less than $3.50 per year. We trust that this
scoundrel will be caught and when he is we
would suggest good coat Of tar and feathers
for him as being the most effectual way of dis
posing of him.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15
LOCAL MATTERS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Wanted--a colOred nurse.
Farm Of 800 acres for rent.
Trustees sale of real estate.
New bedding store-Baltimore.
Return of plat of Lombard street.
Return Of plat of Catharine street.
Return Of plat of Lexington street.
Viek's flower and vegetable seeds.
Statement of Fire Insurance Company.
Ea3~ For particulars see new advertisements.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

Cs1O REWARD.-Strsyed from neighbor-
- Ohood of Sweet Air, about two months
ago, a BLACK AND WHITE BEAGLE PUP,
about nine months old, very active, hunts well
for her age. The above reward will be given
if returned to THOS. f. r. GERMAN,
Jan. S.-2t% Six Mile House, York Road.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

SERIOUS BLASTING AccIDENT.-On Wednesday
last colored man employed at quarry on
Gwynn's falls, just west of the city limits, met
with horrible accident from an unexpected
explosion of a blast The drill-hole had been
charged and the fuse lighted, but as the blast
did not gs off the coiored man returned and
supposing the fuse had gone out commenced
examing the charge, when the explosion oc-
Cured shattering his hands in so horrible
manner that it was found necessary to ampu-
tate beth Of them.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15
FOR SALE.

A FARM OF 90 ACRES; Stone House,
N Spring House, Corn House, stabling, &C.,
Young Orchard-S0 Trees.
Also. one of 10 ACRES Good House-sx
Rooms Meat House, Spring House, Stablng,
Blacksmith Shop, and Store House.
Also, Jaeger Wagon and Harness, nearly
new. The above will be sold bargain.
Apply to VIM. GALLOWAY, r
Jan 9-tf. Tows0ntown.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15
OoRsUCH,s DAILY EXPRESS,

BETWEEN BALTIC. & TOWsONTOWN,
Starts from Green & Bros, Store, SO W BALTIC
St., near Holiday St., daily. All orders LETT
there will be promptly attended to. The start
ing points at Towsontown are Willis and Van
horns Stores. Will call for baggage, &C., when
orders are left at either of the above places
April 10.-1y. Jos. G0RSU CHI, Proprietor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15
SHERIFF'S SALE
REAL ESTATE IN 18TH DISTRICT
NEAR "HOLLY GROVE"

DY virtue of writ of teri facias issued out
ID of the Circuit Court for Baltimore county
at the suit of William J. Bowling against the
goods and chattels, lands and tenements of
Elizabeth Cleary and John B. Cleary, to me
-. directed, have seized and taken in <sEe
E% execution all the right, title, inter- -
kaxlest and estate, claim and demand IT.
at law and in equity, of the said Elizabeth
Cleary and john B. Cleary in and to
ALL THAT TRACT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF
LAND, SITUATED IN BALTIMORE CO.,
being part of a tract ofland called "Wall Town"
and part of tract called "Sparrow's Rest"
laid out for and said to contain
TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-0NE
ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR
LESS.
Being same land conveyed by George R. Gin
namond and wife to Joseph Roberts by deed
dated November IS, 1858, and recorded among
the Land Records of Baltimore county in Lii
Der II. M. F., No. 10, folio 81, &C., and being
same land conveyed by Joseph Roberts to Ed
ward Cleary by deed dated April 10, 1856, and
recorded: among the Land Records of said
county in Libor II. M. F., No. IA, folio $50,
&C., with the improvements and appurtenan-
ces thereto belonging.
And hereby give notice that on
Tuesday, the 1Sh day Of January, 1876,
at IL o'clock M,
AT THE COURT HOUSE DOOR, TOWSON-
TOWN, BALTIMORE COUNTY,
will offer for sale all the right, title, interest
and estate, claim and demand, at law and in
equity of the said Elizabeth Cleary and John
B. Cleary in and to the above described or men,
toned premises so seized and taken in execu-
ton by virtue of said writ of teri facias, to the
highest bidder for cash.
STEPHEN BARTON,
Sheriff of Baltimore county.
Dec Offs
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

ATTENTION Mr.. John J. Frey, formerly Of
the firm of Frey, Walpert Il Co., No. 81 north
Gay street, has opened on his own account d
mattrass and bedding warerooms at No. Ill
Lexington street, between Park and Liberty,
and invites his friends and former customers
to call and examine his new stock of fresh
goods. Mr.. Frey has had experience of
twenty years in the business, and therefore
guarantees satisfaction. See advertisement
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

TwENTY-ONE YEARS IN THE PENITENTIARr.-
On Saturday last in the city Criminal Court,
Vim. Thompson, a white man, who had been
previously tried and convicted of committing
Q gross outrage on the person of Dora Link, a
little white girl, near Halls Springs, on the
Hartford road. was brought up for SENTENCE
In passing sentence Judge Gilmor, addressing
Thompson, said ''The Court thought when
this case was tried, it still thinks. that the YER
diet convietiug you of the charge was correct
and that you have been, by its effects, shown
to be guilty of a crime which can only be fifty
characterized as of the greatest atrocity and
malignity, an opinion which, cannot doubt,
will be shared by all acquainted with the facts
"a crime which not only brought poignant
distress upon the child victim and her family
circle and friends, but which was calculated
to arouse, and did arouse, the deepest indigna
ton in the entire community. 1t being one of
the cases in which the law gives discretion to
the extent of the life even of the party convict
ed. the Court has hesitated whether the case
was one in which that penalty ought to have
been inflicted and it is only after long and
careful consideration of the circumstances that
the Court has been able to reach the conclu
sion that it has formed
sHThe case, however, has not been attended
with loss of life, which might very probably
have resulted from any of those acts of addi-
tional violence which have occurred in the
cases of similar character where the parties
were executed under sentence, and that has in
duced me, after much reflection, to withhold
the extreme penalty of the law and therefore
the sentence is, that you be confined fer TWEEN
ty-one years in the Penitentiary."
The prisoner received the sentence with
stolid Indifference, not evincing the slightest
show of feeling.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-A large frame dwelling,
on the farm belonging to Mrs. VIM. Galloway,
and the heirs of the late las. K. Richardson, in
the 10th dist, near Mr.. Jackson Wilson's, took
fire from the chimney, about FIVE o'clock on
Monday morning last, and was burned to the
ground. Mr.. George Lintz, who occupied the
house and worked the place, lost all HIS furni-
ture aud household goods, besides about $50
bushels OF oats which were stored in one of the
rooms. There was an insurance in the Balti-
more County Company Of $1,000 on the house,
which was quite fine one, worth at least twice
that sum. Mr.. Lintz had 40 insurance on his
furniture, &C., and the loss falls upon him heav-
ily
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

The following extract we copy from letter
of "Naeleam," the intelligent Baltimore cor
respondent Of the Maryland Independent:
"Towsontown must be looked after-if she is
not barricaded, policed. or picketed, or all
three-Baltimore including the "Belt' will be
absorbed and possibly the State itself. The
papers of that place come down like an ava
lanche every Friday evening aud set the Sun
distracted. 1t devoted nearly the half of SOL
id column on Saturday to items from the Jour
nal and Union, both of which papers have gone
to punning. The Union mans ire, like the
ghost Of Banquo, will not down because de-
lay in getting a steam railroad from that place,
and thinks a little dynamite get it up. The
Journal thus: nice point for casuists has
Just been raised in Montreal, two men were
quarreling in St. Francis Xavier Street, and A.
Knocked B. down, whereupon horse alarmed
at the struggle, kicked B. on the head and kill
ed him. What is A. guilty of? Exchange
OF putting B. horS(d)e combat, of course.
"The 'luminary" seeing these two fearful
puns and deeming it dangerous for them to go
down to posterity unattended, perpetrated the
following "Mr. Ruby of the journal is rubi-
cund of promise for the future of his paper"
Only think of the Sun beginning the new year
with pun. The country isn't safe.''
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

DELEGATE ELECTED.-At meeting of the
quarterly conference of Baltimore Circuit NJ. P.
Church, held in Epson Chapel, on Monday,
10th inst, W. Frank Mitchell, Esq, was elected
delegate to the Maryland Annual Conference,
which meets at Lynchburg, Va, on March 9Th.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15
T ALEX. PARLETT,
COachmakeP & Blacksmith
m0WcONTOWN Mn

CARRIAGES, BUGG1Es, JAGGERs, DOG
" CARTS, and verything in his line execu-
ted in as good style as can be done in the city,
and on the most reasonable terms. An exam
ination of my work is solicited
NG~ All kinds of BLACKSMITH WORK
done, as heretofore. May 20, '75-1y
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

Mr.. MATTHIAS B. TOWNSEND, an old and we'll
known citizen of the 18th district, died at his
residence, "Porter's Bar" OF Thursday last, in
the 74th year of his age.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

LEcrURE.-Rev. J. W. Gray, of the NJ. P.
Church. of Towsontown, will deliver lecture
at Phoenix, on Wednesday evening next, Janu-
airy 18th. Subject-"Courtship." The lecture
is very entertaining one and all who can
should go and hear il.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15
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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

. PATAPsco FLOUR MILL.-The improvements
at the Patapsco Flour Mill are nearly compile
ted, and an experimental trial of the engine
was had on Thursday last and proved signal
success. AS before stated this magnificent
piece of mechanism is from the celebrated es-
Enlistment of Corlss & Co., Providence, R..
l., which firm stands con fessedly first anon G
sngine-builders. The estimated cost of tn is
addition to the mill, we understand, is in the
neighborheod of $50 900, and the two mills at
this place and Orange Grove have a run Of
forty five burrs and a capacity of twelve hun
mills under one ownership in this country
EZLicott Citv Times.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

1t is rumored that the county police in
tend raidiHg the gambling houses in the belt.
The gamblers, however, state that they have
fixed the officers, and, consequently, they an
ticipate no trouble from them.-The Bee.
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Legal Notices.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Baltimore county, letters Of Adm mis-
tration on the estate of
JOHN SCH0NE,
late of said county, deceased. All persons nav
ing claims against the said estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber,
on or before the 29h day of June 1876
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. Those indebted TO
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 2sth
day of December, 1875.
MARY SCHONE,
Jan. law. Administrative.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

INSTALLATION OF 0FFIcERs.-on Thursday
night, 18th inst, John E. McCahan, assisted
by other members of the Grand Lodge of Md.
installed the following officers ofTowson Lodge,
l. o. o. F., of this place N. g., 5. Parker Bos-
ley; V. g., j. Fred. G. Talbot; R. S., Jas. E.
Dunphy; p S., Columbus Sheridan T., Wm.
Bayne, Sr.; c., Thos. Murray; M, John W.
Goodwin; Representative to Grand Lodge, R.
F. Hook School Committee, L. Vogle, Colum-
bas Sheridan and Geo. W. Seipp; Jantor, Geo.
Stieber.
After the business of the evening had been
disposed of the members, accompanied by the
Grand Officers and fourteen members of Gar
den Lodge, of Gardenville, numbering seven
y-fve in all, repaired to the Smedley House
and by grand supper celebrated the Oath an
niversary of Towson Lodge. The affair was
most creditable one in every respect and was
greatly enjoyed by all present.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

BALTIMORE CIRCUIT NJ. P. CHURH.-Rev ]. w.
Gray will preach on Sunday, January 10th, at
Ridge Chapel, at 10! a. M. and at Phoenix, at
p. m. Rev. W. J. d. Lucas will preach at
EPSON, at IL m, and at Pine Grove, alta p. m.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

BALTIMORE COUNTY BIBLH boCIETY.-Ihe an
nual meeting of the Baltimore County Bible
Society was held in Baltimore on the 9th inst,
Rev. DIR. Hoff, in the chair. J. P. Dean, of
Reisterstown was elected secretary pro tenn
Rev. John Baer, the agent, and Rev. 7. L. Av-
ard col porteur, were present. DR.. Monroe, the
treasurer, reported receipts for the year. incu-
ding the balance on hand last January, at ST.
1861; disbursements during the year Sl,1l3.-
II, leaving balance in the treasury of S12.Si.
Mr.. Award reported 4,234 families visited dur
ing the year. Rev. DR.. Hof was re elected
president, with one vice-president from each
district; Rev. John Baer re elected agent, Mr..
Award colpsrteur, J. W. Welsh secretary, and
Dr. W. r. Moore treasurer; executive commit
tee, Henry c. Turnbull, John Ridgely of H.,
DR.. J. H. Prentiss, Rev. J. T. Gibson and Jesse
Tyson.
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A HANDSOME COUNTRY RESIDENCE,
near Texas, N. G. r. r., II miles from BALTIC.
by r. R., same distance by pike house 4Ox22,
two stories and back building, containing 10
rooms, cellar, &c. The lot contains about acre.
Plenty OF fruit and ornamental shrubbery.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-01-15

ApPo1NrMENTs.-The County Commissioners
on Tuesday made the following appointments:
Auditors-John Crowther, Jr, and John M.
Wheeler. 1.-THE duties of these gentlemen will
be to audit accounts in the Commissioners Of
fee from 1858 up to December 1st 1851
Niqht Waterman at .JaiI-Thos A. Smith.
Road SUPERINTENDENT Shuchart for the
9TH district, vice John Shuppert declined
Constable-Jehu Williams, for the 10th dis
trict, for two wears from date.