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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

SALE oF Bank SrocK. --0n Saturday last,
Thos T. Shepherd aud Granville s. Haines,
executors Of fhos. Shepherd, sold at the First
National Bank, this city. the following stoe,.
10 shares First National Bank Of New Wind.
sor ! share at Sill, shares, Slll.25; par
value Si00.
81 shares First National Bank Of westmin.
ster, shares n SlSG.75, . shares, Sl3T, 10
shares, Slas, shares, $I3s.25, : shares,
Sl9s.5O, shares, $3.50 par value Sl0O.
ll5 shares Farmers and Mechanics Ma.
tional Bank of Westminster, at Sll.l0; par
value $40.
10 shares National Exchange Bank of Bal.
nmqre, 0 shares, SOS 20, IL shares, SlOS.50;
par value 500.
90 shares National Farmers and Planters
Bank Of Baltimore, 20 shares at S3S, % shares
at Sss25, 20 shares, $Sp.25 par vaue S25,
REAL ESTATE SALEs.--0u Saturday last,
Messrs. John Il. Smith, James A. G. Bond
and Joseph Ruby, trustees, sold tract of
land containing As acres, situated near Mexi.
co TO Jacob Bankert at Sl0.0j per acre.
Gu the same day, Mrs. Mary G. Elder, rs
mortgage, sold acres and roods Of land,
near Manchester, to mortgage for $3.50.
On Thursday the Pleasant Valley Building
20 perches of land, near Frizzellsburg, 10
Henry Warner for 5000.
STOSg Roam IrENs.-A new store will be
opened by Mr.. Noah Ffeagle, on the first of
April, in the new building at the east end Of
the village of Mayberry, near the old meet.
ing house.
Owing TO the inclemency Of the weather,
the growing wheat in this locality, has lost all
It's rich hnes OF green, and turned TO q rusty
red, andit is believed by our most eminent
farmers that the crop will not be very abun.
dant.
House. BuRSgp.--0n Thursday morning
the residence Of Henry Demmitt, IN Franklin
district, was destroyed by fire. The fire is
supposed to have originated from the chin.
ney. The building was frame. Most Of the
furniture was saved. Insured in the Dug
Hill Company for $500 on the house, and
$500 on the furniture.
A slide Of rocks occurred IN one of the cuts
on the W. NJ. Il. II. near Baltimore, last Sat.
urday morning. Conductor Scott made
very narrow escape from being seriously in
jured.
FoIH.-A lawyer of this city received
through the mail, on Thursday evening, four
500 notes. Remittances should not be made
In that manner. Opportunities make rogues.
RoHBEp. -Saonus ]. Thurman, cigar man.
ufacturer, of Manchester district, near the
Pennsylvania Line was robbed. recently, Of
10000 cigars, valued at Sl75.
LANCE Car -EmanuaI Macl,l.,. 800
this city, recently sold COW calf two weeks
old, which weighed 40 pounds
j. X. Kearney has been appointed Jus.
tice Of the Peace for Freedom district.
Coal oil has been discovered in Codorus
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

FINE CHIcKgSs.--Mr. Charles sbaefTer
residing near this city, has twelve cahons
which weigh i25 pounds. Mr.. s. finds resdy
sale for them in Baltimore al % cents ner
pound. NN'''7 VT
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

Benjamin ]. SnoufIer, an influential man.
died Of heart disease, AZ his residence, near
Adamslown, Frederick comfy, MARYLAND. on
wednesday, aged 50 years. Mr.. :. was well
known y this county. and has relatives resid
ingiin this city.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

ORPHANS CouRT.-Adam Shower, ESQ.
Chief Judge; Isaac c. Bale and l.. p. Sling.
lufl, Esqrs., Associate Judges DR.. Henry Il,
Beltz, Register of Wills; Geo. NJ. Parke, ESQ.,,
Deputy Register. -
Monday, March "a, IS7G.-Chas. X. Grove
and Martin X. Grove, acting executors of
George Grove, deceased, returned list of
debts.
John Blaxsten, executor of William BIax.
stem, deceased, returned inventory of goods
and chattels, list of debts aud inventory of
money, and received orders to sell goods and
chattels, and order to notify creditors.
Jesse Finster executor of balster Finster.
deceased, returned list Of sales of goods and
chattels.
David II. and Jacob S. Bowers, execute
OF Samuel Bowers, deceased, settled third and
final account
VIM. Leatherwood, administrator Of Jesse
Leatherwood, deceased, returned list of sales
OF goods and chattels, and inventory of
money.
Plus j. Babylon, executor of Elizabeth
-otansbury, deceased settled second account.
tuesday, March @S.-Jos. NJ. Parke, ad.
mlnlstrator Of Noah b. Bowers, late of Wayne
county, Indiana, deceased, settled second and
final account
=. h"eo AihBIiHgi eAecutor OF Nilliam 1ing.
ling deceased, returned inventory of goods
and chattels, and inventory of real estate.
Anna NJ. Miller, natural guardian to Theo.
dore n, William II. and Harvey NJ. Starner.
settled fifth account for each.
Matilda A. Brown, administrative of Vim.
cent Brown, deceased, returned list of debts.
VIM, II. 0rndorf was appointed and bond.
ed as guardian to Elizabeth o. and Francis
0rndorff.
Bridget Weeks and John Matthews execu.
tors Of Henry Weeks, deceased, settled FIRST
and final account
Order Of Court passed authorizing Charles
/. Reifsnider, administrator d. b. N. C, r.
A, of Alexander Macintosh, deceased, to
convey real estate purchased by William b.
Thomas from said deceased in his life time
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

The Governor Of Virginia has signed
The bill repeating the tobacco inspection
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

My cAna,--Tha Western Maryland Rail.
road Company has recently purchased eight
handsome passenger ears. They will soon ID
placed on the road. -" ~
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01


PRISONERS IL JAiI---Sheriff White has tho
following persons in his charge
James Dorsey, colored, sentenced at No.
yember Term OF Court to imprisonment for
six months. '''
John Smith, colored confined under a
peace warrant.
William Olson, .colored, charged with OBJ.
tanning money under false pretenses. -
thomas Lepstein, colored, charged with
attempting to Kill a colored boy with razor
and TOR setting fire to q stack ofhay.
Henry Spielman, colored, confined under a
peace warrant, also for an assault.
George spriggs, colored, confined under a
peace warrant. 1851 FF !, - y"
Joseph Davis, colored, confined under n
peace warrant :
derby conduct.
glary and assault. -
robbing store.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

UyIoSrowY lrEas.-0ur correspondent un.
der date of March 30, writes There was n
slight sprinkling of snow this morning. Nov.
ing has commenced. Mr.. George Harris was
buried to-day, aged about 90 years he has
lived in our place nearly So years. About
three weeks since, Mr.. Thomas Devilbiss fin.
ished sowing oats. The ladies of our place
and vicinity had a short time since grand
Centennial Leap Year surprise party. In
accordance with the legend of Leap Year
the ladies invited and escorted the gentlemen
TO the house of ex-Sheriff Segafoose, the place
fixed for surprise, and then to their homes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01
WANTED

a Woman to do the work Of a sill''l
"A ily. Apply at this Office.
mar 25-ata
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

Msar HogsE RoHBED. On Tuesday night.
zlst uit., the meat house of DR.. Walter N
Allender, in the 11th district Of Baltimore
county, was entered, and robbed Of j hams,
IL shoulders and IA midlinas 10y
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

REcEITiox. The members Of the NJ. Z.
Church gave a reception on Wednesday even.
ing g their new pastor, Rev. E. Il. Shipley.
and bis wife, IN the lecture room OF the
church. Over a hundred persons were pres.
ent, including the pastors Of the NJ. p. Church.
LuiheIHp, Reformed, Baptist, Thomas Chapel
And Rev; Or; Ward, President OF Waslsgn
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

The storm Of wind and rain, on Tuesday.
vas very severe here, and wonnd mn with 4
gust, Of distant lightning and thunder. Al n;eh,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

CmicKESs.-If your next door neighbor has
a little patch Of ground which he intends 10
convert into garden this spring, it is your
duty, as n free born American citizen, to pur.
chase ten or dozen chickens and let them
run at large after he has all his seeds in.
Nothing lends so much excitement ana health.
ful exercise and earnest profanity to garden.
making as driving out your neghbors chick.
ems
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

The bill to incorporate the Uhiontown and
Linwood Turnpike Company has passed the
Senate the bill sanctioning the bequest Of
Jehn Sweden to the Elders of the MARYLAND
and Virginia Eldership of the Church Of God,
has passed the Senate. Both bills previously
passed the House.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

RoBBEp. -Salonus j. Thurman, cigar man.
ufacturer, Of Manchester district, near the
Pennsylvania Line, was robbed. recently, Of
1900 cigars, valued at SlT5.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

ARREsTED.-Scott Eekman, of Union
Bridge, was arrested on Friday night of last
week, under requisition from the Governor
OF Michigan, by Deputy Sheriff Peck, of
Grand Rapids, Michigan, on charge of hig.
amy aud perjury. The officer, left on Satur.
day morning with his prisoner.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

IASEYTowS ITEMS. MIR. Samuel Reindol.
lar Of this place is going West again.
On Saturday last, y. p Kittinger, keeper
Of one Of the hotels Of this place, had sale.
The sale was very good one though there
We're very few articles sold of much value.
Mr. Kittinger intends moving to Hanover,
where he will keep public house. Il Is said
that he IS the first man who has left the house
" he isleaving without having lost money.
The hotel will be occupied, by Mr.. William
Grouse, who, it is said, willseep a first.clas
house. NNta 4ilNtN
Prof. Newson has made his second vis;, IN
all the schools in this district, and TO some Of
them he has made third visit.
The spring term at Eagleton Institute will
commences on the first Monday Of Apr;l.
During the last ten days the weather has
been very bad, and on that account the far.
mer, have been very much delayed with their
work. Two weeks ago many Of tho farmers
OF this neighborhood were preparing 10 sow
their oats. Some had whole fields ready n
SOW when the bad weather set IN.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

PArAPsCo ENs.rThe cold aud clustering
weather Of March has considerably changed
the aspect Of the wheat fields in our section
Of the country. Upon northern exposures
the wheat does not look US well now as it did
in mid-winter; but we trust that few April
showers and warm days may give ii its wonted
appearance, and that we may yet have good
crops.
Mr.. William Beliison, the blacksmith in
our village, met with very painful, yet very
fortunate accident, on last Friday, the 9th
instant. While he was loading au old reyolv.
ing pistol, by some means, four or FIVE of the
chambers went off, blowing the cartridges in
every direction, and decorating two of his fin
gers so badly that DIR. f. Butler was called
to his assistance, and amputated one of them
at the first joint. He has since been doing
well, and will soon again be able to play to
the tune OF the hammer and the anvil This
is but another warning to both old and Young
persons who are prone to handle fire arms so
carelessly.
Messrs. Lauver 4 Bush have sold the store
house at this place to Mr.. John ii. Chew, for
the sum ofSl700. Mr.. Lagyer and Mr.. Bush
came to this place in 1868, as pioneers 10 a
new country, and engaged in the mercantile
business for several years, and were mainly
instrumental in the building up of a village
that promises ere long to become a very i'm.
portant point on the Western Maryland Rail.
road, In 1873 Mr.. Chew went into the mer-
camille business here, aud by his energy and
enterprise has since added considerable to the
improvement Of the town. Mr.. James W.
taylor has also line store at this place.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

PosrAi--J. I. Martin has been appointed
postmaster at Trenton, Baltimore county,
vice Vim. II. Price, resigned. 80
David L. Stern has been appointed post.
master at Sans Creek, Frederick county.
vice W. NJ. Nail, deceased.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

ELECTION. Carroll Division, No. ~, Sons
q temperance, on Saturday night last elected
, ~ iollowlng ofiicers;-W. p. Jesse shreeve;
W. A.. W. poolei r. s., II. L. Norris; A.
=, =. q, danes Shrecye; 4 y, DIR. Chas. Bill.
II. Bankard; A. G., Charles I.eas; /. s., Geo.
Leas; Q. q, Henry Baltzley; Trustees, DR..
2. BillingsIea, George Leas, Jesse shreeye.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

FISKsBrgG IrEAs.-At the meeting of the
finksburg Lyceum on the evening Of the llth
ultimo, the question 'Does LAFAYETTE or
Washington deserve more credit, was argued
by Messrs. ID. W. Herring and s. L. Ohrom,
for the affirmative, Mr., G. W. Homer re.
piled, Judgment was rendered in favor of the
affirmative by Messrs. d. Frasier, G. Little
and j.. Power. The following theme was
selected for discussion at the next meeting on
25th instant, viz viii the advantages arts.
ing from the Centennial Exhibition, compen
safe for me expense and trouble attending il?
The Finksburg Juvenile Minstrel Troupe
made their debut at Mechanics Hall, on the
evening of 10th ultimo The exhibition was
superintendent by Mr.. George Power, and was
decidedly success. The performers, about
IA in number, sustained their several charac.
tiers with much credit. The audience mum.
bered at the lowest figures $50. The poceeds
$4,000 was for the benefit of the Mechanics.
The exhibition will be repeated with some
changes, on the evening of the 4th instant.
Mr.. George Wickert, proprietor Of the
flnksburg Inn, moved ON the Both ultimo to
Hampstead
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

=, SUDDEN DEArn. Edward N. son ofthe late
VIM. ]: Tracey, OF Manchester, died sudden.
" ON Friday. afternoon Of last week, while
gong from his residence TO that of neigh.
boris. He was Ia his 10th year
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

FoII1.-A lawyer of this city received
through the mail, on Thursday evening, four
500 notes. Remitances should not be made
in that manner. Opportunities make rogues
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01
LOCAL AFFAIRS,

Ine FIRST Day or APRiI---.This is an
important day in Westminster. Long Gus.
tom has made il the time for the maturity of
notes OF hand, and other securities, and the
time for the general settlement Of money OBJ
legations, renewals, and new contracts. May
thousands of dollars change hands in the way
OF payment Of principal and interest. Those
who cannot meet their obligations, wear most
rueful eountenances, and as the times are
!. hard and money scarce" as il always
Is with those who are short, il may be ex.
pee,ed that some win DO unable 70 " raise the
wind. 10 such the following verses are
very appropriate, albeit the subject IS no, a
very poetic one;
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

H0oD's Nuts lTgNs. My silence has been
caused by q regular Rip Van Wrinkle sleep,
but having walked, | win endeav5r to mend
my gun stock, patch my clothes, and takemy
place among the living,
On the 10th inst, the Winchester train,
boand east, unfortunately killed an unknown
man near MonrOyia. No blame Is attached
To the engineer, who did all that could be
done to avoid the catastrophe. The unfortu.
nate man seemed bewidered and unable 10
escape the danger The body was removed
to Mount Airy and | have been unable TO
learn Of its Identification. The train, eontin.
uing on its way. met with another accident at
Woodstock. Here the axle OF the first pas.
senger ear broke, causing the destruction of
the car, Fortunately the train WINS moving
slowly or serious consequences would have
resulted
Our farmers, up to the 10th inst. were jnbi.
liant over the prospect of an early spring.
Much blowing for corn and oats had been
done, but the weather since has put all such
notions to fight, Rain, hail, snow, wind, all
eliminated last night, 2Sth, in regular thun.
der gust. The rain poured, the lightning
flashed, the thunder roared. Heavens artil.
lery made man feel his littleness, aud had he
studied the grand phenomena, must have
come to the conclusion that most of his life
is based upon presumption and folly.
Our people are much ehagrined ut the non.
action Of our Legislature upon the Tramp
bill We are infested with them. Their
overbearance is becoming not only annoying
but dangerous. A few mornings since two
called at Capt. MERGERS house in the morn.
ing, before the servant had the fire made, and
she having nothing for them at that time OF
day, they, in their rage, commenced tearing
the pailings from the yard fence. We tell
this gentry that us we have no law to protect
us from their depredations, we will give them
n dose of kill.seed from our shooting irons.
For the benefit of others will state that at
this place fine opening exists for good
shoemaker and good blacksmith. An in.
dustrious man, with little capital, who will
furnish good material aud do good work will
find here an open field. School House,
Church, Store, Mill and Post office, are on the
ground, two trains each way daily, gives
access TO Baltimore. thur friend, Mr. Wa.
tiers, has a complete blacksmith and wheel.
wright shop, and houses to rent, TO both of
the above tradesmen.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

A slide Of rocks occurred IN one of the cuts
on the W. NJ. Il. r. near Baltimore, last Sat.
urday morning. Conductor Scott made n
very narrow escape from being seriously in
jured.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

IN ho United States DisfHid o.
The District Of Maryland, ia he,
Of Robert r. Smith, Baakrap
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

LIBERAL CHuRcn CoSTRlBUrIoss.- The sew.
eral Churches in this city received during four
months OF last winter, from November 10
February inclusive, from fairs, festivals, lee,
lures, &c, the sum Of $l000.50. ~
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

HousE BuRSEp.--0n Thursday morning
the residence Of Henry Demmitt, In Franklin
district, was destroyed by fire. The fire is
supposed to have originated from the chin.
ney. The building was frame. Most Of the
furniture was saved. Insured in the Dug
Hill Company for $500 on the house, and
$500 on the furniture
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

The ECLIPSE. There was no demand for
smoked glass on Saturday last. The dense
canopy Of the prevailing storm efIectualIy oh.
sclred the celestial phenomenon, and the
haeitants Of earth had to pocket their dsap.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-04-01

An election for Mayor and Council will
take place in Union Bridge, on Monday next
Female suffrage exists there's any woman
who owns property within the town limits n
the amount Of $500, is allowed to vote al The
town election. - VIC
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-16
CORPORATE INVESTMENTS.
Railroad Rings One 0f the secrets Of
General ~tagnat ion.

l.
In itself, railroad may be as good an
investment as English consos or United
States bonds But railroads. ordinarily.
are subject to Il constant changing man
agcmcnt. Their managers do not always
become such through any special fitness
OF experience, ability or character. They
have the power to use the road for their
own private enrichment and to the detri-
ment OF the hondholders and stockhold-
ers. The enormous fortunes thus made
by railroad administrators has led to the
creation Of new roads merely to afford
opportunities for using the money Of in
vestors for private advantage, and the
excess of these operations found eX-
preston in the numerous suspensions Of
railroad companies in 1878 and 1874
Now, when operations OF this kind
have proceeded so far as to procure,
misapply, and waste hundreds Of mil
lions of the earnings of investors, it is
to inquire what degree Of confidence
they are justified in reposing in cor
porate investments. They have been
able to solve the question in respect to
American corporations and English and
Continental Joint stock institutions
and they have reached the conclusion
that the corporate principle and the
joint stock principle have been so NAL
applied and so grossly abused that the
issues of such associations are not en-
titled to confidence, except, perhaps,
under the most unmistakaDle guaran-
tees.
This is the main secret Of the stagnan-
cy OF the worlds money markets and
it also, to a large extent, accounts for
the stubborn depression Of business.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-16
HOME NEWS.
TWE POLITICAL CONFERENCE
The Assembly ~ Wen who Are Awcd ~
M Party.


Nnw YoRK. May Is, The Presidential
conference assembled TO day nj the Fifth
Avenue Hotel. pursuant TO call About
400 delegatca were present. SECRETARY
Lodge called the meeting to order and
read the call OF Theodore ID. Wnlaoy.
President. who paid that for eight or ton
wears past the country waa growing
politically worse Leading and atrong
men Of the Republican party had made
the country blush with shame. and now
thia meeting was called to decide what
was beat TO he done TO remedy matters.
Carl Schurz thanked the audience for
such large attendance. 1t was n good
sign when the men came forward and
showed their political Independence !,
that every citizen should see that the
party he belonged To Ia good one.
None have been invited here but mon
not avcrawcd by any party, and auch as
are known 80 have the best interests Of
the country at heart. Independents. II
is said. are on the fence. but II IL owing
TO thevaRt quantity Of mud on both aides
of the fence they are afraid to descend.
The object Of this conference Is TO pro
mote and further the general interests
IL tho country
On motion Of Mr.. Schurz. Park God
win. Judge l.. $. Foster. of Connecticut.
John w. Hoyt, of Wisconsin Morton
Rremmcr OF Massachusetts,. and Carl
Schurs. were appointed a committee to
draw up some definite plan of action,
and take such other measures as may be
deemed necessary.
Libel suit.
Gordon NJ Rollins sues the Herald for
100000 for charging him with being ar
rested in Paris AZ one of the American
bond forgers.
Sub-rrrasury balances.
Gold, $a2. LIZA. 476. currency. S37 .Ts1. DOG
The suh-trcasurer paid out $4,000 on
account Of interest. and Si52.ooo for
bonds.
Customs receipts to-day SiaS,0oo,
SWUNG.
The Murdcrcrs ~ MRS. COChrauc and
Daughter Executed.
SAVANNAH, May rs. The two negro
prisoners. Paul Campbell and Prince
Robertson, convicted Of the murder of
Mrs. Cochrane and daughter, at Eden,
bingham county, were hanged to-day
at Springfield. bingham county. A
crowd Of 1000 people was present. The
condemned were guarded by huzzars.
numbering thirty armed men, Both the
condemned were indifferent. and vehc.
mently asserted their innocence. Roher-
son died easy from strangulation.
Campbell died hard. Another prisoner
sentenced at the same time has been
granted new trial. Mr.. Cochranc. the
husband OF the murdered woman. was
present, and was deeply affected.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-16
big Feet.

"George," said maiden as she smiled
archly in her lovers face, what is
there in a grand achievement that re-
minds Of you?"
Georges eye lit with pleasure, and
there was a loving tenderness in the
glance with which he replied. Il don't
know, darling; please tell me.
Big feat
She now flattens her nose against the
window-pane, and wonders whether
George has gone to China or committed
suicide.