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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-19
TO WHEAT GROWERS!
"EXCELSIOR."
A " A L Y S / s:

VIZ
Soluble Phosphate of Lime. ....22.lS
Il me 90. 40 o.UI
The most concentrated, universal and dur
able fertilizer ever offered to the farmer
com bining all the stimulating qualities Of
Peruvian Guano, and the ever durable fertil-
izing properties of Bones. In fine dry powder,
prepared expressly for drilling.
After EIGHTEEN YEARS experience by
the Farmers of Md. and Va. in the use Of "Ex
celsior," on their Wheat crops, it is their opin-
ION that an application of 100 pounds is equal
to from 200 to 800 pounds of any other fertil-
izer or guano, and therefore fully 100 per cent
cheaper.
UNIFORMITY OF QUALITY GUARAN-
TEED BY THE MANUFACTURERS.
z-f'- Farmers should see that every Bag as
bran ded as above, Nth the ANAL YSIS and OUR
Ma We in RED LETTERS. AL others are
counterfeits.
Price $50 Per Ton.
j. J. TURNER & CO.,
40 Pratt street, Baltimore.
Aug. 12.-3m.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-19

A DANGEROUS LoAD.-The powder used at the
water works east of Towsontown, is all hauled
out the York road, through here to the works,
on open wagons without springs On Thurs
pound kegs of Hazard powder, one barrel of
coal OIL and other articles stopped in the street
before our office for an hour or more. On top
of this combustible load sat two women, APP
parently as calm and serene as though seated
in private Carriage. 1t occurred to us that if
some mischievous boy, Of which this town has
number, were to throw lighted match or a
cigar stump into that wagon, where would this
town be to-day, or how would we go about find
ing the women so that the coroner could sit on
them? A little more care in moving this pow
der may save q terrible catastrophe some day.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-19

18TH DISTRICT lTEMs-Our neigh borh0od was
treated to two grand pc-nics last week. On
Wednesday, 9th, Friendship Tribe, No. 200, 1.
o. R. NJ, met its hall, five and a-half miles on
the Philadelphia road. Here they were joined
by officers Of the Grand Tribe of Maryland.
| In full regalia the procession took up the line
of march, headed by Capt. Winters band, and
marched two miles up the road. Returning
the procession proceeded to Reevers grove
where the day was pleasantly spent in dancing
and other festivities, which all seemed to greatly
enjoy, and no incident or accident occurred to
mar the pleasures of the day. One of the finest
features of the procession was wagon hand
somely decorated, IN which were seated the
children of deceased members of the order
This lodge, although'in its infancy, is in pros
porous condition.
On Thursday, 10th inst, Garden Lodge, No.
ia, L. O. O.. F., held its fifth annual picnic in
Halls woods, adjoining Herring Run, on the
Beair road. The Lodge met in the morning
at the hall at Gardenville, and headed by Capt.
Hoffman's band proceeded to the woods, where
fine stand, dancing floor and seats had been
erected. There were several hundred persons
present, and the full programme of dancing
was carried out. The festivities were kept up
until late hour. bar, ice cream stand and
lunch table were well pratronized. Many
brought their families, and spent the day,
which was one of unalloyed enjoyment for all.
These pic MICS have always been largely at
tended. The proceeds are applied to the fund
for the widows and orphans. Garden Lodge is
in most fourishing condition, and now num-
| bers about one hundred and sixty members in
good standing.
Mr.. Porter, store-keeper, seven miles from
Baltimore on the Belair road, had his wagon
| (which was heavily loaded with store goods
upset and badly smashed last week. The &C
cident happened at a point where the bed of
| the road is very narrow, the side road having
been washed away by recent heavy rains.
The contents of the wagon were badly dam
aged, coffee, sugar, corn, &C., having been mix
ed up in one unacceptable mass, causing a
| heavy loss to Mr.. Porter. The attention of the
| Company is called to the dangerous condition
of the road at this point. The road bed is very
narrow and any one driving little out of the
way is almost sure to upset. The whole road
is in wretched condition and steps are being
taken to have the Company put it in proper
repair. If this is not done people who travel
it will refuse to pay toll.
On Friday, 18th inst, officer Councilman, OF
the 18th district arrested an insane colored
man, aged about so years, and conveyed him
to Jail at Towsontown. This man had been
roaving about the premises of Mr.. John Fitch,
Mr.. David Parlett, and others for several days,
and was thought to be dangerous. He would en-
ter wood-cuttings, tear down the ranks of cord
wood and then reset them. He slept in barns
and often in the woods and corn fields. He is
a stranger in the neighborhood.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-19

MULE KILLEp.-On Saturday last while the
team of Jacob Wisner was hauling heavy
load of coal from the Northern Central railroad
to the works of the permanent water supply
in descending the steep hill on the Joppa road
approaching the bridge at Stansburys gap, the
rubber broke causing the wagon to run over the
team. One of the mules was killed outright
and three Of the others were injured. The dri-
yer escaped.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-19

A PLEASANT SURPRISE AT WARREN.-"Ob
err" writes from Warren under date Of August
18th, as follows: "Shawan Tribe, No. 81; l. O.
r. NJ, was agreeably surprised last Thursday
night by an unexpected visit from the ladies
of Warren and vicinity, the occasion being the
visitation of Shawan Tribe by the Great Sach-
EN- of Maryland. The delegation of ladies'
headed by Misses Cross, Hedrick, Fritz, Butler
and others, surrounded the Wigwam about 81
o'clock and demanded admittance. A charm
ing little speech was made by Miss Ellen Cross,
which was followed by an address of welcome
by the Great Sachem, Edwin Jones. The la
dies then set to work loading table with con-
fectionery cake and the fruits of the season.
After everything was in readiness the chiefs
with their squaws surrounded the board, and
after the blessing of the GreatSprit had been
invoked by Joshua Cain, a member of Wyoming
Tribe, No. 81, of Carroll county, the feasting
commenced and was continued for several
hours. The ladies will long be remembered
for their lot in this most delightful surprise
May the Great Spirit bless them in all their
works of kindness"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-19

SERIOUS AccIDENT.-Ex Sheriff Jas. Thomp-
son, of Lauraville, Hartford road, met with a
serious accident while. driving in Druid Hill
Park, in company with his daughter and niece,
on Saturday last. Theywere proceeding along
an avenue on the east side of the Park when
they saw coming towards them a runaway
team. Mr.. Thompson had not time to get out
of the way for in an instant the heavy family
carriage to which the runaways were attached,
struck his carriage, upsetting it and throwing
himself and the young ladies violently to the
ground. Mr.. Thompson was badly cut about
the head and face, and terribly bruised about
the body. The young ladies we're also badly
bruised. The occupants of the other carriage
were also thrown out but escaped serious inju-
ry. Mr.. Thompson was conveyed to the Man
sion House, and after having his wounds dress
ed was removed to his home His carriage was
total wreck, only one Of the wheels being left
sound.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-19

REGISTRATION is called to the no
tees of registration published in to-day's issue
The officers will sit for the performance OF their
duties on the 4th, sta, 9th, 18th and 8th of Sep
TENDER, from q. m. to 6 p. m.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-19
SAMUEL G. WILSON, Auctioneer,
TRUSTEES SALE
A VALUABLE FARM IN LONG GREEN,
BALTIMORE COUNTY.


DY virtue of decree passed by the Circuit
ID Court for Baltimore county, sitting in
Equity, July 26, A. D. 1876, in a cause in
which John B. Newhauser and others are COM
planants and Barbara Mast and ,SRr
IF" others are defendants, the under x -
.AsaLsigned, Trustee, will offer for sale at Il
public auction, on the premises, in Long Green,
about fourteen miles from Baltimore city, by
the Hartford turnpike road,
on Wednesday, 23d day of August, a. D. 1876,
at IL o'clock NJ,
ALL THAT VALUABLE FARM OF THE
LATE SAMUEL MAST,
"a part of "Haystack Farm" ~ containing
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY TWO ACRES
AND ONE TENTH, MORE OR LESS.
This farm is divided into six fields, with
water in each, and we'll fenced. The land is
in good state of cultivation and highly pro
ductive. There are Sixteen Acres of Wood
land and the balance under cultivation.
1t is improved by a two story
STONE DWELLING HOUSE,
45x3O feet, containing nine rooms, with Sum-
mer Kitchen attached by two-story Tenant
House, 3Ox3O feet, containing FIVE rooms by
two Bank Barns, 40x50 feet each, with sta bin g
under each by Ice House, good Wagon
Shed and Corn Crib and Blacksmith Shop; by
an excellent Apple Orchard in good bearing.
There is running water near the house and
in both barn yards.
This property is about quarter of a mile
from the Hartford turnpike road, about four
teen miles from Baltimore, and would make
an excellent dairy farm. Schools, Mills, Post
Offices, with daily mail, Churches and Shops
convenient.
1t is situated in an excellent community and
adjoins the property of A. s. Baldwin, Mr..
Penrose, John Mast, Lambert Cuttings, and
others.
9~An inspection of the premises is special
ly invited.
TERMS OF SALE.-0ne-third of the pur-
chase money Cash on the day of sale, the
ratification thereof; one-third in twelve m onths
from the day of sale, and the balance in two
years from the day of sale.
Ny~ Persons desiring further information
will communicate with the undersigned at
Towsontown, or visit the premises.
S. PARKER B0SLEY, Trustee.
NOTICE.
ONDALL PERSONS having claims against
NY the estate of the late SAMUEL MAST,
will file the same with the undersigned, prop
erly proven, on or before the LIST day of Nouem
Der, A. d. 1876.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-19

| A TAXPAYERS AssocIATIoN.-Th first meet
! ing of the Baltimore County Taxpayers Asso-
citation was held Friday of last week, in
Baltimore, Mr.. j. A. Dushane in the chair.
| Among those present were Messrs. A. Ii. Car
| roll, of the Mt. Vernon Mills; Judge Robert
| Gilmor, Jr., L. L. Conrad, Richard Capron, F.
| M. Jencks, Peter Sauerwein, William Martene,
| and others.
| 1t is stated that the Association is organized
| for the purpose of protecting the interests Of
the real estate owners of Baltimore county, and
of promoting the improvement of that section
lying north Of Baltimore city and the call for
the meeting states that it an association Of
the property owners to create and concentrate
public opinion in support of honest economical
county government, and in the furtherance of
the intelligent and efficient Developments of the
county, and by the power OF their public opn-
ion accomplish results beneficial to the public,
and to the legitimate interests of property.
In New York the corruption of the city gov
eminent and the wasteful expenditure of pub
lie money for unnecessary Improvements, the
assessments for which, in many instances, are
virtual confiscation of the property, have
called such associations into being.
While every trade, business and profession
finds its advantage in associations to protect
and further its particular interests, any COM
bined effort among the owners of real estate
for q similar purpose is almost unknown while
from the fact that real estate bears almost the
entire burden OF taxation, and depends largely
for its value upon the honest execution of we'll
considered plans Of public Improvement, such
association is more essential, and capable of
accomplishing more good in this interest than
in almost any other in the community.
After Mr.. Dushane had been called to the
chair, Mr.. Sauerwein addressed the meeting.
He spoke of the advantage of having assoca
tons organized for objects SO laudable. Such
associations have been found needful in New
York, and they were equally necessary here.
They ought to be free from all political bias,
and he thought that this association was
capable of accomplishing great good for the real
estate owners of the county.
Judge Gilmor was the next speaker, and also
spoke of the benefcent effect such associations
exercised wherever formed. He would do all
in his power to further the interests of the as
ISOLATION, believing that in SO doing he pro-
notes the interests OF tie proper y-holacl II
the county.
Resolutions were adopted to the effect that
'the meeting appreciates the advantages to be
secured to the owners of property by an asso-
citation of property owners for the protection
and promotion OF the interest Of real estate as
set forth in the call for the meeting, and that
those present propose forming such an asso-
citation in connection with other owners of
property in the county that may join them for
this purpose" The meeting then adjourned
until Thursday oath instant, when a commit
tee on temporary organization will be appoint
ed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-19
Rev. j. B. stitt, wife and child, sale
:, pnltinnnrn for Rnsfnn ON INhnrsdaV.

Rev. J. B. Stitt, wife and child, sailed
from Baltimore for Boston on Thursday.
-Thos. J. Miller, whose illness we an
nounced two weeks ago, died at his residence
near Hereford, on Thursday last.
DR.. Henry S. Hunt, formerly of Brook
landville, this county, died at his residence in
Baltimore, on Thursday, aged 65 years.
james B. Wainwright, fthe Sth district
aged about sixty five years, was found dead in
his bed on Thursday morning last. 1t is sup
posed he died of heart disease, from which he
has been for some time suffering.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-19

~ Terms of SWbscription-Sl.5O u. ADVANCE;
1stsiae tie County 10 centsadditiOnal is charged
for postage.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-19

CALvERToN HAYES AND WHEELER CLUB
There was a large and enthusiastic gathering
of Republican voters al Calverton, Baltimore
county, on Wednesday evening, August 9th,
who assembled for the purpose of organizing a
campaign club. A committee of five, on per
manent organization, was appointed, who sub
mitted the following report: That we unani-
mously elect as officers Of our organization,
President, Gen. E. B. Tyler; Vice Presidents,
John Slack, j. W. NJ. Mercer, c. R. Sheckels
and D. Wyatt; Recording Secretary, VIM. E.
Coale; Treasurer, John Stuart; Sargeant-at-
arms, JAS Downs. The report was unanimous
ly adopted.
Sixty-five names were enrolled, with pros
poets of swelling the number to upwards OF
one hundred.
The club will be known as the Hayes and
Wheeler Club of Calverton.
An Executive Committee appointed, as
follows: S. Boyd, D. Wyatt, VIM. Smith, T. F
Slack, Il. f. Bowen, F. NJ. Dobbn and James
Downs.
The following resolution was adopted:
ResolUed, That we invite all persons, regard
less of color, who are voters, to unite with our
organization. WM. Z. CoALE, Rec. Sec.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-19
ToWsoNToWN, Nd,
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1876.
LOCAL MATTERS.

N|eAll, without regard to politics, favorable
N[Dto the formation of a HAYES AND
N%wHEELER CAMPAIGN CLUB, are re-
O12quested to assemble at the vacant house,
O~9corner of Pennsylvania and Baltimore
Esavenues, Towsontown, on Monday evening
NS1nert, august 2Ist, at $ o'clock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-19

Other entries will be made before The day OF
the tournament and it is expected that at least
forty knights will contend for the honors and
prizes.
Arrangements are being made for this tour
nament on the most extensive scale and it Will
no doubt be one of the grandest affairs OF the
kind ever held in the county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-19

THE GRAssHoPPER--HE IS HERE.-The Gazette
has learned of the ravages Of grasshoppers in
this county, which is news to us. That paper
of Saturday last says: "Mr. G. w. Ridgely,
residing on the Liberty road, a short distance
from the city, yesterday states that the coun-
try in the vicinity Of his place has been visi-
ted by an immense swarm of grasshoppers.
They are very voracious and rapidly devour
almost everything in the shape of vegetables
within their reach. Mr.. Ridgey has had a
fine asparagus bed ruined and q large crop of
carrots have been eaten down into the ground.
The grasshoppers, which he states are rapidly
increasing, are from one quarter to one and a.
half inches in length, and fears are entertain
ed that they may devastate that part of the
country, as their western cousins did Kansas
some time since.
"About year ago swarm smaller than the
above was observed on the Hartford road, near
Homestead. They were Of a dull brown color,
and appeared to be moving in northerly di-
rectiop. When the swarm reached the Hartford
road their immense numbers became apparent
the bed of the road being almost covered with
them, and the noise of their hopping being dis
tinctly audible. The residents of the neigh
borhood were considerably alarmed at the un
usual visitation, and predictions of repetition
of the Kansas calamities were rife. The little
travellers soon disappeared, no one knew where,
and nothing has been heard Of them until now."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-19

DENNIS d SCOTT, Attorneys, 81 Fayette, St
MoRTGAGEE's SALE
VALUABLE DWELLING HOUSES
IN THE
VTTI,AGE on HAMPDEN

FINDER and by virtue of a mortgage from
" Anne P. Garland and Alice G. Mankin to
Douglas H. Gordon, dated the 26th day of
April, A. b. 1875, and recorded among the
Land Records of Baltimore county, and the
powers therein contained, the undersigned as
the Attorney named in said mortgage, will
offer for SALE at public auction, on the premises,
on Monday, the 4th day of September, A. d. 1876,
at / o'clock L. M,
ALL THOSE SEVERAL LOTS OF GROUND
WITH IMPROVEMENTS, SITUATED ON
THIRD AVENUE, IN THE VILLAGE
OF IAMPDEN, IN BALTIMORE
COUNTY, MD,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-19

KNIGHTS FOR THE WESTERN RUN TOURNAMENT.
Up to Wednesday last sixteen knights had en-
tered their names for the Western Run Band
tournament, which takes place on Thursday OF
next week as follows:
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1876-08-19

The following resolution was then offered by
Col. Carroll and adopted, viz If the survey
of the route, which has been ordered shall
prove practicable and acceptable, that COM
mittee of five be appointed who shall superin-
tend as far as necessary the aforem entioned
survey, and shall use every endeavor, and pur-
sue such methods as to them shall seem best
in furtherance of our common object in the
building of railroad through the proposed
section Of country. The chair appointed the
following gentlemen on the committee: Col.
John Carroll, c. L. Conrad, G. T. Cockey, J. Q.
Caples and Ewd. P. Philpot.
The meeting was then addressed by G. L.
Conrad, Thos. Watts and others.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-08-15

TENT-"We hope the editorial fra
tcrnity will come to order as commit
tee OF the whole on the use of the
editorial 'wc.' We allege that we
means thc journal, and not the edi-
tor. n-Erit0I NCws.
NOGM .NT-"Oncc more we say that
in order to success 5Dc must make the
str0ugc+. nomination possible. "--Bris-
to- Mons.
Ergo, tine Bristol Nc50S is to nomi-
nate a candidate for Congress. -Rich-
uOHG III patch.
Ergo the Bristol News, accord
ing to the Dispatch used the "edi-
torial we in the middle line under
the heading comment" which the
Bristol News positively, but very
respectfully denies. The reader
will see that the "we" used in that
instance refers to the Democrats of
the ninth District.
Again WE allogo that the editorial
we means the Journal and not the
Editor
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-08-15
TnE acanittal of Belknap is the

The acquittal of Belknap is the
supreme shame Of the day. Thir-
ty-iive Senators voted him guilty.
Twenty-Five voted to acquit him,
because they affirmed the Senate
had no jurisdiction OF the case, as
the President had accepted his re-
aignation before he was impeached.
Among the latter we find the
names Of Morton Conkling, Cam-
cron, Boutwell,, Hamlin, and Ans
thony. These are the leaders of
"Ectorm within the party" that
supports Hayes. AS they carried
over a third Of the Senate the i'm
pcachmont fails, and now Belknap
can vote for Hayes and Wheeler,
and is eligible to a Cabinet APP
pointmcnt again.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-08-15

James w. Lcwelen, founder Of the
Virginia pUtfOH, died at Richmond a
few days ago, aged 50 years. lie has
been connected with the Enquirer,
Republic, aud the Dispatch, during
his carcur. The Dispatch says he was
one Of the most efficient journalist
that ever lived in Richmond,
Gov. Kemper was at the Blacksburg
Commencement last week
The Receivers have purchased TWEEN
~ miles of steel for the A. NJ.
81 O. II. r.,
The President intimates very plain
IS that Gov. Chamberlain of :. G. is a
first class liar, because he denies ask
ing for troops. Grant says he did ask
for them. Which shall we believe?
The Alexandria Gazette says Geo.
French Gtrolher superintendent of
the Pcun.leutiary, died recently at the
residence oghi- Brother, Jno. StrOther,
i'm Culpcuper. The Dispatch says the
Alexandria papers are not reliable
The impression left is that Mr.. Stloth-
or is not dead.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-08-15
THAT POETRY.

il opp2ars that one Ganum
Kills, who is Joseph Meek's mil
Ter, in Duko's Garden, wrote the
Anti>Grango poem, recently pub
ljshod in the Wytheville DIspAToH.
Dial Rock Grange and Bwke's
Garden Grange have resolved that
they will not paronizo the Dis
patch nor Mr.. Meck's mill unless
the said Kits be discharged there,
from.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-08-15
ABLE AND CAREFUL.


Governor Tildcn'5 letter of accept
ance ia an able and careful document,
showing, as all his writings show,
that familiarity with his subject which
comes Of patient study and large ex-
perienCe. Eot only will the letter,
from the circumstances i'm which it is
published, secure wide attention, but
much which itcontains will command
the ready assent Of all classes of citi-
zens, whatever their political assccia-
tiOus,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1876-08-15

The publication Of the letters of
Governor Tilden and Governor Hen
bricks, accepting the nominations
rendered to them by the st. Louis
Convention, will dissipate at once the
fears of our friends and the hopes of
our foes as to the temper in Which
these two trusted leaders Of the great
party OF Democratic reform are going
into the national contest now fairly
begun. In form the two letters differ,
as do the temperaments and trainings
of their writers. In substance aud
in spirit they are one.