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Es.h.sl,s Tertillzsrs.-we refer our re.

Ha:htels Tertilizsrs.--We refer our readers
to the advertisement of Mr. Jno. G. Hachtel, Of
Bait, manufacturer ofFertlizers. Heisknown
as gentleman of reliability and guarantees ev-
cry article he offers to the Public. He solcits
the trade of st. Mary's County and offers articles
Of the highest grade and pledges himselfto keep
mis- standard to the highest point.
lie refers TO Iion. Andrew Chapman, John 6.
Chapman, Marshall Chapman Jno H Mitchell
Hugh iiithel Col Saml. Cox, DR.. saml A..
Nudd DR.. Thos A. Carrico, Dr. +. V. Edelen
DR.. ". J. BoarI N Or. ?. W hawkins, Br, II.
laY W + Hrua.l an'g mud Rufus
4re .ey fla 49, j. Dent nd Jvd @
Ia. .aaa. Ct5a-s feuI, is -e
-Ha Ur. 1H ls.na 81. SO So Eab
f''5iVc cvcF gen.
~ aa u .ha rus'.- r. trial Of Mr.. IIachters
Fer 2rs Ha win ~ as low as any other
hons. ~ in,s 2rai, and upon $ accomod.-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05
BALTIMORE MARKETS.

WHEAT.-The market has been active and firm
the past week for the better grades, but inferior
and medium qualities have been rather dull
| and heavy.
The sales during week were as follows:
Southern-2OO bu. damaged red at 80 cents;
/ 400 bu. interior do. at l0OG}105 cents; 1850
bu. common at ll0Gll2 cents; / ,2l0 bu. fair
do. at ll5G9ll7 cents; 1877 bu. at 100 cents;
O. $50 bu. at l22 cts; q 346 bu do. at 1913 cents;
$500 bu. good do. at l25 cents; 1920 bu. do
at l26 cents; 1900 bu. prime do at 1871 cents;
4, 100 bu. do. do. at 1913 cents; l0,0s4 bu. do.
do. nj 80 cents; 2, 300 bu. amber at l3l cents;
8, lao bu. do. at 1872 cents; 8, 1853 bu choice do.
do. at 1873 cents 1900 bu. very choice at l35
cents.
CoRx.--The market for Southern Corn has
been quiet and closed steady. The sales of the
week included the following
Southern-300 bu. inferior white as 4SG49
cents; $50 bu. fair do. at 81 cents; l 900 Blu.
good do. 53G354 cents; 1908 bu. prime do. at
55M56 cents 900 bu. yellow at 55 cents | 900
bu. good do. at 5s959 cents; 800 bu. prime do,
at 60 cents.
0ATs--The market has been active and firm,
with sales as follows
Southern.-300 bushels at 81 cents; 400 bu.
at 80 cents; 200 Blu. do at 80 cents; Q, 264 bu.
do. at 40 cents; |, 400 bu do OF Al cents 100 bu.
at AZ cents; 400 bu old in store at As cents.
RYR.-0ferings 3, 525 bushels. Rye is heavy
and closes lower. Early in the week COO bu.
good to prime sold at 70G375 cents. To-day
400 bu. tough Pennsylvania sold at So cents;
$50 bu. prime at 60 cents; leo bu. do. at 81
ceRts; 100 bu. choice at So cents.
ToBAcco--There is good degree of activity
in the market for Maryland Leaf, Of which the
reisiRis Fss .ss-dfsdl lssa Hssk. The
market for rrIres generally are un-
changed. Nequote as follows:
Maryland-lrosled, Ss.5oa A 90
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

MEETING OF THE TILDEN AND HEM
bricks CLUB.-The meeting of the
Tilden and Hendricks club of Leonard
Town, was very well attended on Sat-
urday last. The meeting was called to
order by Jos. II. Key, Esqr., the Presi-
dent of the club and Jos. F. Morgan
was called to act as Secretary, pro. tenn.
A letter from the chairman Of State
Central Committee was read and action
taken thereon. Geo. Blackstone moved
that committee of five be appointed
by the chair, as a Committee to revise
the registration list, which was carried.
The chair appointed Geo. Blackstone,
Jos. F. Morgan, Robt. A. Young, John
Greenwell and Edward Russell as said
committee. On motion of J. T. M.
Raley, the corresponding Secretary was
ordered to notify the members of the
Canvassing Committee to report at the
next meeting the names of those OBJ
tanned by them TO join the club. On
motion of J. T. M. Raley, a committee
of three were appointed by the chair to
arrange for speakers at the next meet
ing. J. T. M. Raley, DR.. C. Combs
and B. H. Camalier were appointed
said committee. Col. Blackstone then
addressed the meeting in forcible terms
on the current political topics. The
meeting then adjourned to meet again
on Saturday evening next at 8 o'clock.
1t is understood that this meeting will
come off at the Court House and Will
be addressed by Thomas H. Bond, Jas.
II. Wilson, J. T. Blackstone and the
President of the club, Jos. II. Key
A full turn out is hoped for.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

New BALTIMORE Advertisement
w. j. II, jiuck, No. So, North Gay
ST., Baltitore, Nd, adverhses in to-
days papr the celebrated, Time,
Cook, . wiIely renowned for quick Jak-
ing Thhstove took the Gold Medal over
ailcompeitors, baking III lbs of bread in
Al minute from the time Of lighting the
fBe and oily used lbs of wood The
only piaS to buy IT is at So North
Gay streeIjust above the bridge.
PersonsPn the lookout for Fall and
Winter stiles of Mems and Boys cloth
ing are referred to Chas. NJ Oehm s.
Co., 230V. Pratt ST., near Hanover
St., adjoining Citizens National Bank,
Baltimore, Md. Merchants and Others
among ourteaders visiting Baltimore to
make purcI asses of clothing are invited
to make ths firm visit.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

THAT SAME OLD CooN.-The en-
deavors of the Hayes and Wheeler party
TO make it appear that they are very
different people from the old Grant Col
fax concern reminds us, as the late
lamented used to say. of little story.
1t is to this effect :-Somewhere, but
not many pnles distant, certain mer-
chant, probably Smith, keeps store.
Now, Smith is republican and in Or
der to show this has had painted over
his store door the names of the Repub-
can presidential candidates, "Hayes
& Wheeler" A granger lately came
along and, after carefully spelling out the
new names on the door front, jumped
at once to the conclusion that the old
firm had died or removed and that
Hayes & Wheeler had taken their
places. He entered the store, but there
was Smith smiling behind the counter.
He looked around, but There also was the
same old clerk. The granger was puz-
zled and he once more interviewed
The new sign board, but there it was
:" Hayes & Wlhpie , " 'd p, - 1hseFing
he s'.,-~, r. - understand
door. butts The very same id old
crowd inade,@
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

THE CAMPAIGN IN ST. MARY's.-The
democrats d our county are evidently
in earnest. We scarcely remember to
have noticel in any campaign more &C
tivity and Enthusiasm than are now dis
played. Tihen poles and Tildeu clubs
are fast multiplying in each district
of the couEy and determined and
ardent spir is perceptible in every
democratic 1Hirection. The struggle
with our I3ty friends appears to be,
less to male converts, Though they
would be thankful, of course, for as
any qaasterl than to bring
'ea' 'he'r iulsvote on election day. In
'hls' we thttk they are acting wisely
ana inns We sure they win aov0H'-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

New FIRM.--By reference to notice
elsewhere published, it will be seer
that the old firm OF Simms s. Dudley
Commission Agents, No. 81 Light ST.
Baltimore, Md, has been dissolved ane
that the house has been reconstructed
by the admission of A. F. Fenwick
Esq, Of our Town, as a partner, dating
from the LIST of October, instant. Mr.
Fenwick is widely known in our coun-
ty for his popular manners andas a gen
tteman of business experience, capacity
and integrity. We commend the new
firm to the favorable notice Of the pub
lie.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05
TCoMMUNIcATED.
CHARLOTTE HALL, ND, Sept. 30, 1876.

CHARLOTTE HALL, Nd, Sept. 20, 1876.
..Messrs. EdifoyS.-There was Til
den and Hendrick club organized here
Saturday last, 23rd inst, and the fol-
lowing officers were chosen:
President.-Col. d. w. Slye.
Fice- PreSidentS.-Doetor G. Weems
Petherbridge, Theophilus Smoot, II.
Duncan Burroughs, Chapman B. Bar
Der, F. Z. Burch.
Secretary'aad Treasarr.-Wirt Har-
rison.
Corresponding Seeretary,-Col. T.
Harrison.
Cdnrassing Committee.-Jas. II. Al
vey, G. T. Greenfield, w. S. Lyon
Webster Spthoron, J. NJ. Woodburn,
w. 4. Burroughs, Isaiah Canter, James
Turner, w. Thomas, j. w. Thomas
School District Contrasting Commit.
tee. ]. Wiley, R. Z. Burch, Jas. +
Ward, Jos. +. Shaw, Jno. H. Freeman
About thirty members joined, and il
was agreed to raise Tilden pole Satur'
day, SOth.
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go to hell as a man what will become
Of the Bishop" Laughter. so"
added the speader, "when Grantism
goes where it ought to go, what will
become of Republicanism Z"
The Republican party had taken their
reformer. Hayes, on the nomination of
Mr.. Cameron, who bad long been con-
nec,ed with the dirtest thing. IN the
dirtin State in the Union. They aid
! Gov Have would inaugurate n Now
state Of thinre because he was a .new
man Did they uppo-e that by pat-
t'uE q new hrn upon nest of rotten
/ egg they could hatch out a brood Of
new chickens? Laughter He was,
probably an, honest, upright man. Of
fair abilities, but he was not the man
for the emergency.
Mr.. Goodwin proceeded to show Why,
there being no third party, the Govern
ment must be placed in Democratic
hands if the country was to be saved.
The party had organized itself anew by
its immortal declaration at st. Louis.
rGreat applause. He had never in all
his experience read platform so PEN
etrating, impressive, and ineligible.
The men selected as the candidates for
the two highest Offices in the country
were, probably, of all on this continent,
the ones best calculated to meet the
emergencies OF the day. Cheers.
Never since James Madison died had
there been Presidential candidate who
so closely resembled hun in character
as Samuel ]. TiIden. Applause.
He apoke of the attacks made upon
Gov. Tilden as bold, fragrant, and abom-
Unable falsehoods; denounced the Re-
publican efforts to convince the negroes
that if the Democrats regained power
they would be put back into slavery,
and concluded by hoping that this year
would be consecrated to peace, good
will, and harmony, and that another
Centennial anniversary woulaf find the
Republic still young, still beautiful, still
strong, and still CRYING "Amen" to the
work done and reforms inaugurated this
year.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

POLE RAISING IN MEcHANIcsvILLE.
The democrats OF Mechanicsville and
vicinity propose on Saturday next at
o'clock, p. M, to raise a Tilden and
Hendricks pole in that village, on which
occasion they expect the presence OF
the Tilden and Hendricks club at Char
lotte Hall and the democrats generally
Of the district Henry w. Thomas, R
c, Combs and George Blackstone have
been invited to make addresses on the
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

SOUTHERN Mp. RAILRoAp.-Messrs.
Danahoe and Buckley, contractors on
this road, with their respective forces
are still at work, notwithstanding ru-
mors TO the contrary, one near Califor-
MIA and the other near Oakyille. The
engineers are between Chancellor run
and ST. Mary's city, levelng up prepar-
atory to the advance of the contractors
TO that locality.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

MARYLAND CENTENNIAL DAY.-The
CentsnjA hal State day OF Maryland has
e ppointed for Thursday, October
18th, when Gov. Carroll and Mayor
Latrobe, OF Baltimore, will receive their
guests in the Maryland building. The
Fifth Maryland Regiment, M. N. g., is
expected TO visit the Exhibition at the
same time. A great feature Of the day
will be a Centennial riding tournament,
the arrangements for which are in the
hands of an executive committee. S.
TAYLOR Suit will act as Marshal, and
Gen. Duncan S. Walker, of Washing
ton, D. c., as Secretary. Fifteen
mounted knights will appear in the pa
geant, one representing the Centennial,
another the Union, and the remainder
the thirteen original States. In addition
TO these there will be Queen of Love
and Beauty, attended by four maids Of
honor. In addition TO medals to be
awarded by the Centennial Commission
the executive committee of the tourna-
ment will offer valuable prizes to be
tilted for.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05
TLpEN CLUB IN THE 7rH DfsrRrcr

TTLDEN CLUB I'm THE 7TH. DISTRICT
I'VE are authorized to request the at
tendance of the democratic voters OF
the 7th election district at Milestown
on Saturday next, at 8 o'clock, p. m,
for the purpose of forming Tilden and
Hendricks club in said district and for
general purposes of district organiza-
ton.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05
MERRlEE.

In Charles county, on the 10Th Of Sep 'cmher,
1876, w the Rev Fa,hr Wiget, Mir JOHN +.
BOSW ELL and Mss FANNIE Z. WARE-all oil
Charles county.
On the End day of Oct. 1876. FRANKLIN p.
HARTEN, of Calvert County, to ELIZABETH
0. 2. STONE, Of st. Mary's.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

PERsoNAL.--owing to press of bus
mess, DIR. Edmunds will remain in Leon
ardtown another week. Those desir-
ing his services will do we'll to call
during that time.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05
M ocN
/ CAMP AiC
MUSIC.
Each Piece giving Picture
TILDEN and HENDRICKS.

Tilden and Reform. Song and Chorus. BY
Will S. Hays. Price, IS cts
Put the Right Man at the Wheel. Song and
Chorus. BY viii s Hays. Price, IS cts
The Times are sadly out of Joint. Song and
Chorus By Selington. Price, 3b cts.
Tilden and Hendricks Galop TO the White
House. BY J. r. Wilson. Price, IS cts.
Tilden Campaign Polka. BY Wallerstein. IS cts.
Tilden's Campaign March. BY G. Wiedman. 35ets
Tilden and Hendricks Favorite Quickstep.
BY ]. r. Wilson. Price, 35 cts.
Any piece mailed, postpaid, on receipt OF thei
marked price. Address
J. l.. PETERS, s4s Broadway, New York.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

E. BRAGG.--General
iell dead in the street
where he resided,
forming Of last week.
mt OF his death he was
bd health but was sud-
with heart disease aud
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

SFAccIEE NOTICE. Notice ishereby giver
v required by law) that PhssiciaMmnS
State can at all times obtain GRATuA
this Office, a supply of pure VACCINE i
from the Heller. Orders for virus by max
enclose postage stamps.
WILSON G. REGISTER, NJ. D.
Maryland State Vaccine Agd
II n. Calhoun ST., BaltiH
Sept. 2s, ls,6-3t.
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1iU..r1Eno

3 SHE oakville p. o Store is for rent
! suing year, 1871. A splendid sta
business. Apply 10
G W l. BUCKLER,
Oakyiile p. o., st. Mary's q
Sept. %, ls7G--tf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

'ur. --Rumor says that
'lation TO remove one Of
|otels, near the Centen-
philadelphia, to Point
will add greatly to
modation for the next
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

All w h'hs a w haSO stdte IUaI the
Magistrates, by their injUdiciols ex -,
Use 0f jurisdictions in many instance
in trifling canses, by recognizing parties
to appear before the Court, brings the
/ law into contempt, and wasteful and
unnecessary expense upon the county.
! Fourteenth. That Legislation should
b& had to reduce the amount of public
printing now authorized by law.
Ehey also recommend that the Coun-
ty Commissioners appoint one If their
num- per or their Clerk Treasurer, who
shall Nbe required to give sufficient bond
for thu faithful keeping and disburse-
ment q the funds in his charge.
Furth per. That the County Commits
sioners \adopt such system of book
keeping as will show at glance the ifs
cal AFFAIR." OF the county.
After reading the report, His Honor,
Judge FoId, ordered that the Clerk re-
cord the same on the minutes of the
Court and iSrnish copy to the Board
OF County Commissioners.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

DINNER.--A dinner, embracing the
usual "substantials" and also the deli
cacies Of the season, will has1azl
Georges Church nad at "a
W, u the ST.; Geprsas''
urday next, the 7th of October instant
the proceeds of which will be applied
to the improvement of the Church. The
public are invited to attend. Dinner,
90 cents-Children half price
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05
Brass Band Music.
@1Is AN O1.chestI1

National Medley, BY Oscar Coon. Price,
Medley Of IIays' S ncs. BY Oscar Coon. "
Medley Of Stewards Songs.
Address,
:. :. rgTEEs, s.3 Broadway, NssE.X
sIvt lara Hzwuuuuul #E.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05


their presidential preferences in No
vember beyond question. Should this
prove to be true, our Republican
friends might as well make up their
minds TO "get up and git" But we do
not despair of Ohio. The German vote
aof that great State, heretofore almost
Plidly Republican, is known to be divi-
fed as II has ncyerb been divided before.
Altogether, the signs are propitious for
democratic success even in Ohio, es-
pecially on the State ticket. If this
should occur, the camel's back will
have been broken and Tilden will have
q ''walk over" Gentlemen, get your
Acaecks ready.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

Organ Of decercy is now
This allegation against TIL
The very piper that origina-
led the cbarge-the NIew York Times
since TIE recent exhaustive expose of
Tilden's law-partner has been forced
to conf--& end now admits that It was
mistaken in some Of It's particulars, whilst
Journals of high character like the
Springfield Republican, New York III
bnne and New York .Nation-all strong
Hayes papers--now describe the whole
fraud and perjury story Of the Times
about Tilden as loose and lying pre-
sentiment unworthy of further consid-
Grafton.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05
OUCH!

{ 7 hurts the old fogy dealers. They squea
the low prices we sell our Stoves.
Mr. Eitor We want YOU TO proclaim
we are STILL AHEAD IN Low PRlC
Our foundr- is right in the midst Of
and iron rel n of Pennsylvania, III
can aal,f STOVES cheaper than any
lr nd wa vii sell them al retail
prizes
Weaso AffF. I'D IN QUALITY.
but fhe hes, Be- lgQA, and einplo
Mechanics We on eJt
We are AHEAD IN our TINES
QUICK B&E}EG Il took he Gold
a' -ofnaefitam baking III his. Of
minutes from he iime osnghting
cr!r used lhs IF wood
IF -cU want the best Baker,
Tie largest Oven,
The Heaviest Iron,
The i}est Fitted Stove,
Buy the TINES COOK.
We guarantee every one; if il does not
Cook, Draw or give satisfaction, you ma
turn il and we will refund the money.
The only place TO buy them is at
90 n. Gay Street,
lust above the Bridge. Do not forget
e6. IT is between Front Street and the
The number is
0D nR nH
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

theIf appreeiatloh oil
almost every sentence.
f this correspondents
Is not dirt is the venom
which false witnessing
pl outcome.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

THE PoLITrcAL LooK.--Colorado
voted on Tuesday last and Georgia
votes to-day wednesday, Georgia, of
course, goes democratic by a heavy
majority, but the result in Colorado is
doubtful, with chances favoring the
Republicans. The absorbing centre of
interest however, is with the States
which are to TO vote on Tuesday next.
On that day Ohio, Indiana and West
Virginia will indicate in what direction
public sentiment in the West is CRAWL
tating on the Presidential issue. Our
- ;saiiQn is that Indiana and
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

P. S.-As the city,
flooded with Stoves
by c6BSietuiahar,
and caufD n our friendS
they bVy-to ask viii
fact, COME direct to sc NJ
nation.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

as MOI made for that puT-
y likely il did not please
rs. 1t is simply a false
TO assert that . the bet
mocruts was Disguised"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-10-05

On, HENKLE IN ST. MARY's. -
Under this caption, a correspondent of
BALTIMORE american, writing from
kyille in this county to that paper,
attempting to describe the demo-
gathering at this place on the
ilt., takes occasion to arraign Dr.
! h e and other speakers at the meet
to bespatter things, generally
infinite quantity of mud
( Robinson and Furey are spoken
irelings," Col. Dent is repre-.
have insulted the Hayes
er pole that is SO lofty and the
ed banner that SO proudly
= Henkle'.s speech is describ-
Us, incendiary, abounding
npersonalities, etc. The
kle was fairly, if not
hot made for that pIr-
y likely il did not please
! As. IT is simply false
TO assert that the bet
mocruts was disgusted'
NV conirary. Mas - -
Their appreciation Of
almost every sentence.
f this correspondents
& 81 Is not dirt is the venom
which false witnessing
Rl outcome.
i.ss@.--------
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They had been traced TO some OF the
highest officers in the land, land" said
the speaker, 81 blush to say it, even to
the Official household OF the President
himself"
The condition of the Republican par
ty at present, continued the speaker,
was worse than that described IN
Dante's "lnferno." Rings within
rings, and rings with rings" OF maltac-
tors and thieves. Frauds were prac-
Used in all things, even in the procur,
ing OF stones to set above our dead sol,
diers' ever-sacred graves. Applause
"But weshad better draw Vel. eNeI
that, added MIR Goiwin lie The.
spoke OF the class OF mece eyed BE,
publicans who used the mUttu o. Mo
here mock hero when he wa told tha
the heart was on the left sid, of the
body, 1--WE have changed all that. =
What you call Republicanism," the!
said sis not RepubiicaniSm at all, bu
Grantism.' This was like the Oh
Bishop vino attempted to excuse his oc
casional profanity by saying that h
swore as man, not as a Bishop
] yes" said friend, "but when yol
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-26
Destructive Tramps,

Accounts are coming in from the Ma
ryland and Delaware peninsula of the oper.
atoms of the "peach plucks," as that class
of nomads are called who yearly make their
way there to gather the peach crop. One
statement regarding their operations says
many of them are professional tramps from
Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York,
who have no desire for employment,
though they pretend to go there to help
gather the peach crop Just at the open
ing of the fruit season crowd Of them
went to house on the farm of Mr.. Il. r..
Cochran, near Middletown, Del, and de-
manded food. II was refused them; day
or so afterward they carried out threat by
firing o stable and then the house, so that
both were entirely consumed, with most of
their contents. Mr. Cochran's fields of
corn, potatoes, etc., were then pounced on
by the tramps, who with hoes and spades
unearthed whole rows of potatoes, and
stripped the cornstalks for some distance.
One was arrested aud committed to New
Castle Jail but the only effective way Of
stopping the depredations was to shoot
two or three Of them in the legs.
On Friday night the Inhabitants Of
Smyrna were aroused by blaze Of fire 10
a dwelling in the centre Of the town, which
had been set on fire by tramps. Consid-
cradle exertion on the part of the citizens
was necessary to save adjoining business
places.--Baitipiore Sun.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-26

The FALL or PHILADELPHIA REAL
ESTATE. The sheriff sales in june are
reported BY real estate men to have exceed
cd, in the number Of houses disposed Of,
those Of any month since the consolidation
Of the city, In the summer of 1875,
when complaints Of dull times were loud
and deep, the sheriff executed 572 writs
upon property. But that figure has been
increased this summer to 687 writs in
june alone, as many ms 800 houses being
but under the hammer. There were be-
tween $50 and 300 taverns near the
centennial grounds in May; many of these
have been closed -FhiIadeiphid Press.
Daniel Wcbster's widow, aged 50, is
living near Gotham.