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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

SINGULAR EFFECTS OF BRANDY.-A distilleI
of apple brandy, residing about six miles from
this place, one day last week, while aboring
under the effects of mania, produced from the
too free use of this article of his own manu-
facture, and being deeply impressed with the
idea that his Satanic majesty was after him
with SHARP stick, Knocked in the heads OF
several barrels and turned their contents, worth
about $500, upon the ground. 1t is said the
chickens partook rather freely of the ardent
and were lying all around the premises "dead
drunk" while the little chicks which parteok
of the vile stuff turned up and died.-Denton
(Md.) Union.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

OPENING OF THE CENTENNIAL EvHIPIrIoS -
The Centennial Exhibition opened at Philadel-
phia, on Wednesday last under most favorable
auspices, the weather being all that could be
desired and the display the most magnificent
that has ever been witnessed in this or any
other country. There were present foreign EN-
6assadors and ministers, the President of the
United States, Senators and members of Con
gress, the Governors of a number of States, &C.
com pa MED by their aids and individual stats,
and it is estimated that at IL o'clock there were
at least one hundred and ten thousand people
on the Exhibition grounds. The utmost en-
thusissm prevailed, aud no incident occurred
20 mar the pleasures Of the occasion.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

Ess~After all our Baltimore friends loud
protestatons Of friendship for Mr.. Blaine,
sheir spokesman, Sir Stocket, opposed the pas
sage of resolution instructing the delegates
to Cincinnati to vote for MIN, frankly syowing
with keen appreciation Of the dependence to
be placed in some of his would be friends, re-
quested that the convention bind them for him
with instructions but it certainly was in ex-
ceedingly bad taste to say the least, for the
holder of Mr.. Blaine's private letter, to read it
befare the convention. FREDERICK Times.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13
The Stories about Ec-SpeaEer

BtdiUe'S We0Lth.
The Kenhebec (Aaine) Journal, published at
Augusta, the home of Mr.. Blaine, says, in refer
ring to the above subject
"Mr Blaine is said to be very rich man l.
How did he make it? He entered Congress poor
man in 1863" Such is the tenor Of refrain
now going the rounds of the Democratic press
with sundry notifications and variations. In
answer thereto it may be well to say authorize
lively that Mr.. Blaine is not very rich man and
that he Was not poor man when be entered
Congress ia 1863 He lives here among his
friends and neighbors ia the same house be occu-
pied before be entered Congress, and our assess
ors' list effectualy conlradlcts the silly stories of
his large wealth. At the same time Mr.. Blaine
is very comfortably supplied with this worlds
goods, and no man in any community has ever
used his resources more wisely, mere generously,
more chartaOly. At his home these stories pass
as the idle wind 1t is only in distant States
where the facts unknown that mischief may
arise from this circulation OF untrnths. As Q
very good answer to these stories we requote The
subjeiued paragraph from the Pittsburgh pa
Commercial, near which city Mr.. Baine's estate
is located TIE Commercial says:
''One OF the frequent charges made by Demo-
cratic papeIs is that Mr. Blaine entered Congress
poor man in 1868, aHd is now a millionaire
AS TO his being millionaire, II IS to be presumed
the assertion is merely one of those extrsvagant
statements which belong to the literature of po-
litical campaigns. But as to his being poor
man in 1868 every one familiar with the coal
trade and the value OF coal properties in our i'm
mediate vicinage OD the Menongahela river,
knows the assertion to be completely at variance
with the fact Long before 1868, indeed, as far
back as the Democratic administration of Presi
dent Buchanan, it was known that Mr. Blaine
owned one OF the finest coal properties on the
Monongahela, which returned a much larger iu-
come than Congressional salary, many years
before he WAS candidate for Congress. This
fact The Allegheny county Registry Of Deeds es-
tabshrs in the most indisputable manner, and
we refer to il simply 10 show hew wild and reck-
less certain papers have grown 10 be in their
charges against conspicuous and influential Re-
| pubcans II should be stated, moreover, that
the bushes, reputation OF Mr.. Blaine in circles
where he is we'll Known stands very high
| Those who familiar with his attention to de-
tails, his industry, his Energy, nis enterprise and
his integrity, find cause for wonder in the tact
that be has become, not milliOnaiie, but a man
of Independent fortune, destined probably, 10 the
Development and advance of his coal property,
ultimately 10 attain to the possession OF large
| wealth -
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

To- Some Of the Democratic papers of this
State that supported Hon. VIM. T. Hamilton
for he nomination. for Governor instead of Mr..
Carroll have now to lament the loss Of State
patronage. In almost every instance these
papers have been cut by the ring managers
and some of them-notably the Frederick
Union and Garrett county GGzette-feel very
sore over it, The Union says "if ever they
1.-THE President of the Senate and Speaker Of
the House,) talk about doing justice again, the
uord ought to blister their lips"
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The Boston Herald saws Tildsn is the wealth

The Boston Herald SAYS Tidsn is the wealth.
iesl Of all the Presidential aspiranis He ls put
down at 81 600 900 or S. 600 900 Judge Davis
is the possessor Of more than ST. 900 900, and
Thurman is very rich Bayard is well-to do, al
though not millionaire Hancock has some
property, it is said OF the Republicans who are
prominent candidates Morton is said to be the
poorest and Blaine is undoubtedly the richest Of
all. Conkug is possessed OF something over
$leO 600, part Of which de has made in railroad
speculatioxs. lie is also largely paid by several
wealthy corporations Brstow and Hayes are
both well off The former has probably $780,
600, aud his wife has received legacy Of $3.50,
600 within year Hayes is richer than Bris-
tow
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

CONGRESSIONAL BUSINESS NEGLEoTED.--In
the eagerness of Cengress-the Democratic
House particulsrly-to investigate alleged
frauds and ascertain whether the inEumerable
falsehoods and scandals set aAoat by SANDER
ers, for political effect, are true or false, the
business of the country in legislating for its
benefit and that of the people at large, has
been shamefully neglected. There is now a
prospect of the Congressional session being ex-
tended far into the Summer. Things Of high
Importance have been suspended to give time
to the investigation of matters known as false
hoods from the beginning. 1t would, says an
exchange, abe improper to say one word about
the enormous expense which the many inqui-
ries set afoOt by the House have caused, if they
had amounted to anything, but they have
amounted to nothing. and the expense is all
the result they are likely to have COnse-
quently, the sooner they are stopped and the
legitimate business Of the session is permitted
to 20 on the better it will be for all concerned"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

G8~The Pennsylvania Agricultural Works,
located at York, Pa, and belonging to A. B.
Farquhar, took fire on Sunday afternoon last
and were almost entirely consumed, involving
loss of upwards of 100000. By this fire one
hundred and sixty men were thrown out Of
employment.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

A BEARD NINE FEET LoNG.--Curiosties 1.-THE
Centennial will demand limit. They will
come in one vast aggregate, perhaps spoiled by
abundant absurdties. The managers must be
on the alert. They should neither admit a
food of follies nor exclude genuine oddities.
They should resolutely weed out the monsters
who draw prizes by their malformations in the
side shows of our great circuses. But such q
creation as Mr.. A. Koerpen, of Chicago, aged
As, with beard nine feet long, should be al
lowed to walk the grounds free. He takes care
of his mane, or tail, call it how you please
just as young woman does of her tresses, and
as he stands it hangs down combed out to its
full length, the surplus carried on his arm. He
is good looking German, evidently proud OF
his flowing locks.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

Soap FROM ROCKs-THE LATEST Discovery IN
CALIFORNIA. The rock soap mine is situated in
the Lower Mountains or Foot Hills of the Coast
Range in Nendura county, five miles from the
city oil ihe nstse. 1t was discovered by A
F. Hubbard, while prospecting Tor coal He ac-
ciIentally diSlodged SOME that fell into water
and dissolved. II being new experience TO see
rock dissolve he gave il his attention, found il
soapy, took it home 10 experiment with, and
soon learned its virtues; yet strange to tell, bis
family used it year before it was given to the
public, when Mr. Hubbard associated with him
self Messrs Cronk Aad Bicktord, forming the
present company, who are the sole proprietors oil
this wonderful mine
1t is accessible only through canyon leading
through and opening upon the beach. The coast
line stage road pasSrs tile moHth of this canyon
three miles below the mine This cauyoa oI
ravine penetratts one OF the widest possible vol
canic regions A little stream follows its course
and almost ''lost cause iD summer bat il win.
ter raging torrent which, after draining i'm.
mense heights and many a rugged mountain side
finds its way to the ocean, often bearing along
in its fearful strength huge boulders and entire
trees Along the side OF this ravins sometimes
high up its precpitous banks, winds little trail
leading to the soap mine, travelled emily by safe
pack mule and hardy miner. The rock resem.
bles chalk or lime
At the southern extremity is an extensive de-
pssit, veined, married. and particolOred, resem.
bling castle soap.
The ledge at its opening is Is to 20 feet wide
crops out ior q 900 feet with an unknown depth
The lode is well defined with wall rocks OF hard
slate stone, and has, in common with slate and
sand stone strAtas above it, been threwn up from
the depths and turned completely on edge. In
its vicinity is mountain Of gypsum, also turned
up On edge. Indeed the entire country bears
evidence OF fearful convulsions, also of sometime
having lain peacefully at the bottom of the ocean
for on the highest mountain tops can be found
nearly perfect sea shells and various specimens OIL
marine marler.-San Benventura Cal Reporter
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

G8- On Saturday last very destructive
tornado visited Chicago, Leavenworth, and
other western cities, doing vast amount OF
damage. Houses were blown down, church
steeples shattered, &C., causing very heavy
losses, that in Chicago alone reaching $3.50, 900
In one instance train of cars was blown from
the track and completely wrecked
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

1na~ The National Committee of the Liberia
Republican party met in New York on Mon
day last, thirty one States being represented
1t was resolved that National Convention b.
held at Philadelphia on the 26th of June
Nearly all of those present favored Mr.. Bris
low as their first choice for the Presidency.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13
SHERIFF'S SALE
OF
LEASEHOLD PROPERTY, AT
CANTON, BALTIC. COUNTY.


DY virtue of writ of TERI faciqs issued cut
ID of the Circuit Court for Baltimore county
at the suit of Robert A.. Whiteford against the
goods and chattels, lands and tenements of H.
V. Zimmerman and John Klein, saFse
E"Hs to me directed, / have seized and ess ss
KAtaken in execution all the right, til -
tie, interest and estate, claim and demand, at
law and equity of the said H. V. Zimmerman
and John Klein in and to
ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND, WITH THE
IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENAN-
CES THERETO BELONGING,
situate and lying in Baltimore county, and de-
scribed as follows:
Beginning for the same at the intersection of
Third street or avenue as laid out 100 feet wide
and an alley 20 feet wide, distant 40 feet
south from Dillon street, and running thence
west along the centre of said alley l39 feet 6
inches to the east side of an alley way feet 6
inches wide thence north bounding on said al
ley, with the use and privilege of the same in
common, 43 feet; thence east, parallel with
Dillon street, 1S9 feet inches to the centre Of
Third street or avenue, and thence southerly
along the centre Of Third street or avenue 43 #.
to the centre Of said 20 foot alley, the place of
beginning.
Being the same lot of ground conveyed to
John Klein by VIM. Zimmerman by deed dated
Feb. 18th, 1871. and recorded among the Land
Records of Baltimore county, in Liber E. H. A.,
No. CO. folio 259, &c.
And hereby give notice that on
Tuesday, the 18Th day of Nay, 1876,
at ii O'clock A. NJ,
AT THE COURT HOUSE DOOR, IN tow
SONTOwN, BALTIMORE COUNTY,
will effer for sale all the right title, interest
and estate, claim and demand, at law and in
equity of the said H. V. Zimmerman and John
Klein in and to the above described property
so seized and taken in execution by virtue Of
said writ Of eri faciGs to the highest bidder for
cash.
STEPHEN BARTON,
Sheriff of Baltimore county.
April 22.--ts,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13
asy-Tbe Custom House officers Of n. Y. we

Ms>The Custom House officers of N. Y. were
informed on Wednesday that the jewels sent to
Gen. Shermans daughter by the Khedive Of
Egypt are to be re exported to Europe in June
by Drexel, Morgan & Co., the consignees, as
otherwise they might be sold by auction to pay
the duties. The Senate has exempted them
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

Gs>Persons visiting the Centennial Exhibit
tion should be on the look out for pick pockets
and thieves, as Philadelphia is said to be full
ofthem atthis time. On the opening day min
lister was robbed of a valuable gold watch and
chain, the gift of his congregation, and several
of the light-fngcred gentry were arrested on
ing their vocation. Keep your eyes open for
these fellows
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

~ The newly elected officers of the Grand
Lodge of Maryland, l. o. O. F., were installed
on the evening Of the 5th instant, as follows !:
Grand Master-William II Ruby; Deputy
Grand Master-Joshua Lynch; Grand War
den-Wm. p. Bockmller; Grand Secretary
John NJ. Jones Grand Observation-Disclosures
L. Spear Grand Marshal-Thos. C. Mcguire.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

s- On Wednesday last the Phils., viii
mington and Baltimore Railroad Company
made still further reduction in the fares be-
tween Baltimore and Philadelphia during Che
Centennial exhibition. Rou1d trip tickets,
good for three days, are fixed at see the hol
der being obliged to go by the train which
leaves Baltimore at 6.55 a. M, and return by
those which leave Philadelphia at and ll.3o
0. m. Tickets issued for fifteen days, to be
good On any train, will cost $500.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13
H1RRIED.

On April 27th at the residence Of the brides
parents, by the Rev. Mr.. Kinsey, FRANK G.
scorr to REBEccA NJ. BosLEY, both of this CO.
On April 9th. by Rev. John S. Deale, assist
ed by Rev. c. Herbert Richardson, Rev. N. NJ.
SMITH to M Attic L. Hey.
On September 22d, by Rev. Father Giustini-
ami, HUGH GAFFNEY to MARY C. KIRKPATRICK,
of Baltimore county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

Nor YET DEsTRoYED.-Up to this date, search
ing as has been the ordeal of investigating COM
mittees through which the Republican party has
passed, it has not been destroyed bat on the other
hand, made stronger. 1t has shown teAacity
and strength far greater than its opponents and
enemies expected to fad. The inquisitisn, how
ever, has had its good results, in as We are told
by an exchange, arranging for the interment of
the Democratic party, and taking the starch out
of the Secret Service officers. Regues with gov
eminent commissions no longer Cypress honest
tradesmsn with their black mailing operations.
Vendors of spirits, tobacco and the like, who
heretofore lived in hourly dread of the Secret
Service men, can conduct their business safely
and without molestatiOn SO long as they conduct
it honestly. This has net always been the case"
1t is fortunate these Investigations commenced
so soen, otherwise both parties might have gotten
deeper into the mire, causing general suffering.
We are not of those who believe in the immacu-
lacy of individuals because they profess Political
partialities and views similar to cur own neither
do we expect to fad all politicians honest oE
either side. Many of them are rogues and should
be exposed and punished. 1t is, nevertheless,
the shesrest nonsense 70 imsgips all RRHefir il If
there are any SO verdant as to suppose mere po-
litica party can either save or destroy the coun-
try, their ignorance must be pitied. The power
behind the threne-ths great sovereign masses
the conservative common sense Of our Repub-
lie is what forms its mighty bulwsrk.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

Gg~Owing t. i'll health Hon. NJ. c. Kerr,
present Speaker of the House of Representa-
tves, is about to resign. Mr.. Randall of Penn
sylvania, and Mr.. Cox of New York, are both
of the latter.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

@ss- Reports from the West say that many
of the Indians are en- the very verge OF
starvation. Owing to the failure of Congress
to make the necessary appropriation the Gov
eminent cannot furnish the usual supplies.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

@-On Tuesday last the Grand Jury of
Washington indicted W. W. Belknap, late Sec
rotary of War, for malfeasance in Office. He
will not be tried before fall.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

DEMOCRATIC OUTLooK-It is act, of course, eur
province to keep a very vigilant eye upon the
doings and future of our Democratic opponents,
though we have a very high regard for many
and are glad to place them high up as among
our personal friends. We never have and never
shall permit politics, or partizanism, to interrupt
or interfere with social affairs. Locking, never
theless, through what may be termed the Demo-
cratic horoscope, we fancy we can see the chances
Of Gov. Tilden, Of New York, leoming up rapid
ly towards the nomination for President by bis
party when its delegates assemble in National
Convention at st. Louis. If we were of the con-
claUe, his ultimate success as nominee would
seem almost foregone conclusion. As Repub-
licans, however, his defeat, when placed before
the people, must be viewed as equally certain
for the reason that the time has net yet come in
this country-and will not for some years hence
-ts entrust its destiny with Democrats and those
acting with them, who fought to destroy it.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

IS Dom Pedro. The Brazilian Emperor, was
IN Washington this week and made thorough
inspection of all the public buildings. He still
very seasibly declines all public demonstra-
tions on HE account. Pete's head is level.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

AS a valuable remedy for Dyspepsia, Sick
Headache, Torpid Liver, and such like diseas.
es we can recommend DR.. Bulls Vegetable
Pills. They are for sale by all druggists al
o. cents ner box
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

Ns- A number of special trains, over the
Potomac road, passed through Baltimore for
Philadelphia on Tuesday last, carrying the
President, members Of Congress and other dig
nitaries.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

@aB- The City Council of Baltimore has ap-
propriated $1,000 for the purpose of getting UP
a fitting celebration the coming 4th of July.
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DIED.

On May 9th, at the residence of his brother
in-law, Isaac r. Amos, Lutherville, JOSEPH,
aged 81 years, son of the late sam'l and Mary
j, Ault.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

Ms- The Centennial Exhibition will not be
open to visitors on Sunday, and many COM
plants are being uttered because of this fact.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

re- Hon. Chas. B. Roberts, member Of Con-
gress from the second Maryland district, has
nominated as Cadet at the West Point Mill
tary Academy, Bertrsm N. Stump.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-05-13

Gg~ The late Grand Jury of Baltimore, be-
fore its adjournment visited Bayview Asylum
and its report on that institution is not very
aeta--;-- < managers. The insane, oil
which there are a large number confined there
are said to be in a wretched condition, those
who rnight be cured and the incurable ones
being all huddled together, and all very poor
ly cared for. There are about $50 inmates in
the institution, and for this number there are
only two physicians who visit the Asylum on
alternate days and spend very shert time
there. The bread furnished to the inmates is
the most miserable, not fit to be eaten, and the
other fare is ns better.
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NOTICE,

NOTICE.
TINE sale of property on the Hartford road
i by Messrs. Baer, Wilcox and Musselman,
Trustees, to take place on Wednesday. 18th
instant, to be be found on first page of this pa
per, will be offered either as whole or in lots,
according to a plat shown at time of sale.
EDWARD L. THOMAS & CO.,
May BIT. Auctloneers.
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GS-A great many newspapers in this State
are still running the advertisement of Gordon's
food for horses and cattle, which was sent by
Graves, Carter & Co., advertising agents of Bal
timore. This firm has failed and their prom
Uses to pay amount to nothing. Gordon d Co.
are out of business and the store is being run
by another party, who, whilst he is receiving
the benefit of the advertising is paying moth
ing for it. We notify all those who have not
been posted before, that they had better stop
the advertisements at once, as they will never
be able to collect anything either from Graves
Carter Co, or from Gordon & Co.
Newspaper advertising agents are very un
certain class of people to deal with, and we
have discovered that the least you have To de
with them the better.
The last fraud of this class is j. A. Vose, OF
N. Y. He writes and proposes to sell to US 200
acres of land in Laurens county, Ca, at 81 per
acre, to be paid for in advertising. We don't
want anything to do with Mr.. Vose nor his
Georgia land, and therefore give him the 60 by