davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1876-06-20

cut answer lu IEtlEf hDpSH ftk IuFlH1 nut
nuns the tnt .Iucob lttllm repaired to ihu lily u
Washington, nn4 Tint very sooN aftfrwaEd lhs 4!i,
from Office. .wIthnut any cause whatever. and fur.
thcr thlh atiant saItiI moi.
D.I it iuoi; ~ i llesln!g was thu, orignator,
the chief spirit In thu lsnga And yet Kehnl
ca,ne IIrfurc tlsv Court ntd Claimed tfat he was
scIucel by Il. L. 11rsing. All Col Jucssc1.
asked was t!at eact. Ut these nicn should take
Ills place. AL h1 uskra waa tnll 1ustlce, a'id II
;s;sl5 ssSys1 ful Jas'ssn said he should 10 deeply
Gu. Jucssrn then referred to
THE srEc1F1C cnANoEs
1uainst the .itfr.lt!ntt It! connection with George
Miller and Il. y. miller, n1nl ssia there was 'u
evidence that ilo BECAME, lartt'cr because
he was going to 81, q'.tlcrtaks to corrupt
the depaFsns,.,t:; Tae ,,ayyt,, Uy e'4e1sr Sf',sr
| wl,rn he was on the verge Of bankruptcy, nnd
that 10 afterwards received q partition IL tho
profits ThIs evidence Et lin q, tl'e sntI's
anc with t!s sihst tstllsrs ,,w w.. s'',as an
under Indictment With fMr prospect VI having
tl,o Indictment nol. Iros'd. It llaA BEEN malc
10 a;ucar tlaf llcs!n: was t!Ic Mckee Ut Chlsa-
Thu he ds 1 II ths IT, 'ta's anuoat lae
mcnts Ut ultlrera; lle'lis never dl'., ll'c only
common circumstance Mug tlat each !sapp.s::'e!
tu Ic thu publisher nj u newslnpor. fho uof,
ernet wsts asr"sl t1'nt ~, Ill., iiI11rss sreaf'a
| tHlLt ~ AA0 laIatktJ ~ Nh"N's'~.
THIS True REASON .....-.
why aoellc, Junker u Go. paid itestng 70 zen.
trolisly WIZ their appreciation Ut As eusldutt OIL
tic Sli.day question, nlld Of his wan!ng fortunes
a,,l Ills nced Ut assistance. II every nan wu
received money for pulItl:al purpnaes wure IN;
,iirtcs', what would twro'ns ot thoaaa,a!s ot
yIrtuous people, Including members Of Gun
gressl PcoZ lie might receive money IN tl!ts why
They might kMtw where It eatllg ttunl. uil!l the1
m!gEt not rlw chArss that Miller, as County
was u j knl with liz preceding. Miller paii
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30
DAMAGE TO ToBACco PLANTS

DAMAGE TO TOBACCO PLANTs.-Since
our last paper, the attendance of far
mers, from all sections of our county
upon the sittings of the March term of
our Court, has enabled us to post our
selves thoroughly as to the condition of
Tobacco plants here the present season.
With very few exceptions, the plants
that were up or in sprouting condition
when they were overtaken BY the "cold
snap" in the early part of March are
dead, and the exceptions are in cases
where the beds had been tbicklv cover
ed with brush or straw and secured
against cold winds bv close waiting en-.
closures. Nearly all of our farmers
have re-scedei their early beds. but as
it requires an unusually favorable con-
di,ion Of weather, seeding thus late, to
enable the plants to come to maturity
in time for the usual period for plant
ing, the opinion obtains that the pitch
ing of the Tobacco crop in this county
will be much later this year than usual.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30

ferent books Of said Volume and ron
win find more than one hundred warn
ings against the same, ~ dangerous, -
tempting, - IN emblem of the wrath
Of God. With hunbleuess Of heart,
we beg you in tae name Of all that 10
pure and holy; ana for the sake Of our
youth, to cease selling that liquid.
which viii prove only . curse in this
life, and Enthusiastically yield a sure bar
vest of anguish Undesirable, unmitiga-
ted, and unextinguishable in the dark
regions of the bot,o,nless pit. There
are few Of our citizens hereabouts
who are in favor Of entire abstinence
from. all Intoxicating drinks; and il
is contamination sincerely to be de-
sired that, ere the current year 10
" numbered with the lumber Of forgot
ten things" q considerable number
who at present are travelling the road
to ruin will consider the awfulness Of
their condition aud join the few who
are bravely waging war with the terri
bic mOuster-Demon Alcohol. Will
]. w. G. and W. B. T. continue to let
US hear from tbem9 Our cause is Just,
notwithstanding we are in the minor
ity.
The leading politicians Of both par
ties are beginning to move about and
are as friskev as Miss Mary's lamb af-
ter it was kicked out of School. A
turkey cock in \ barn yard Of fine May
morning could not strut more proud
ly than these fellows. Oysters, fish,
aud fresh beef are in abundance
Just now down here, and the last men,
toned "delicacy" is distributed g,atui-
touslv. and that, too. with liberality
bordering on prodigalify. As your
correspondent happens to be numbered
with the 'pnblicans and sinners" of the
neighborhood, he is not allowed the
pleasure of dining upon the sueeulent
and tender parts Of the aforesaid DO.
vine '.delicacy."
When the news reached our village
relative to the shower of flesh which
recently fell in Bath county, KY, sew.
eral of our old ladies became much
alarmed, for they believed that it was
a "sign" of the rapidly approaching day
which is frequently talked about BY
pulpit orators and goodfolks generally.
Their minds are easy now, as it has
been proven that the flesh alluded to
is the dried spawn of 6atrachian rep
tiles, Doubtless that of the frog. So
says a Professor whose surname isSmith.
Atmosphere changeable. and bad colds
on the increase Our roads are hoisy,
and consequently it is dangerous to
travel o nights, particularly if one
is nearsighted. A word to our Com
missioners, we opine, is sufficient.
RALYAr.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30
Correspondence of the Beacon.)
TALL PINE, ND, March q, 1875.

The question has been frequently
asked, "What sympathy can conscien-
tious teachers entertain for men whose
chief business it is to sell whiskev 2"
Now, if teachers are what they should
be-professed friends Of youth, whose
duty it is to improve the morals of
the community for their country's good
the answer to the above interroga-
ton can be easily and unhesi,atipgly
given, and IS as follows: Life is too
short and time too precious to spend in
sympathizing with men who, instead
Of endeavoring to aid in the heayen-ap-
proving work of redeemiug the thous-
auds of poor children of our great Re-
public from the slough of ignorance and
vice, are teaching them by their words
and actions to sneer at education and
to regard the Commandments of God
with mockery and derision. Il this an
swer unjust? In what way is it I'M
charitable {? Will any man possessed
of a rational mind and sound reasoning
faculties acknowledge that sellers of
whiskey are not corruptors of youth !?
Again Can an individual possessing
fine grains of common sense conscien-
tiously advocate the cause of persons
whose sole business is to live upon the
ruin of morality aud by their country's
shame and degradation {? Whiskey-
sellers contend thattbex.do not approve
% Of drunkenness and do not compel
the people to buy their liquids. Why,
then, did they bring their dangerous
liquids among them ! Why did they
open their grogshops in the most con-
venient spots Travel the highways.
even of St. Mary's county, fellow-teach-
ers, and convince yourselves that at
road-forks, cross roads. &c, where the
greatest number of people most fire.
quently pass. rum-sbors are erected.
Does this look like the dealers in whis-
key are opposed to drunkenness We
win ask these poor deluded creatures :
What proportion Of our young men es-
capes the vice Of dissipation And
would q truly Christian father choose
our country as a safe nursery for his
ehildrent o deluded souls With
q never-ending life beyond the grave
before you, have you not read what the
inspired Volume SAYS concerning the
evil Of drunkeune.ss Consult the Diff
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30
LEersLATIvE.-Tbe last hours of our

LEersLATIvE.-The last hours of on.
State Legislature are approaching
The session closes on Monday next at
II o'clock at night. The School, As
sessment and Registration bills, as also
the act which proposes to tax the prop
erty of the b. 4 0. Railroad in the State,
are still banging fire either in the House
or Senate. On some of these measures,
the disagreement is so wide and mark
ed that conference committees Of the
Houses have been appointed and it is
now doubtful whether agreement will
be reached on some of these bills at all
or in time at least to secure a passage
before the Legislature adiourns. Both
the Senate and House of Delegates are
holding morning, evening and sometimes
night sessions, but the misfortune is,
they have permitted themselves to be
overcropped with work by allowing all
the more important business to be crowd
cd upon the last four days of the session.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30
JURY REPORT FOR MARCH
TERM.
To the Honorable, the Circuit Court o.
st. Mdrys County:

To the Honorable, the Circuit Court Of
st. Mdry's County:
The Grand Jurors of the State of Ma
ryland. for the body of st. Mary's coun.
ty. in the performance of their duties,
having inspected the County Jail, find
the interior in clearly condition and
the inmates properly cared for. Ofthe
Jail itself, its insecurity, the IMMUNITY
with which criminals escape from it and
have done so for years is we'll known to
the Court and the community. It is u
matter familiar to many Of US Of the
Grand Jury, that for years it has been
brought to the notice Of the Court, and
by the Court to the County Commits
sioners without any action or redress,
yet we still feel it incumbent on us to
pass our unqualified condemnation on
it and to present the Jail as a nuisance
which the public require to be abated.
We find the public roads as usual in
a bad condition, without any proper
system of repairs, and can perceive no
adequate return for the amounts annu-
ally spent on them.
All which is respectfully submitted
JAMES F. ABELL, Foreman.
True copy-Test
J. FRANK FORD, Clerk.
March 80, 1876.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30
LE0SAIDTOWH, MT.

TIE FoRcx BILL.-Tbe Supreme
Court has made up an opinion in the
Grant Parish cases, Chief Justice Waite
delivering it. As 10 well known, these
cases involved the constitutionality Of
the Force Bill, or were thought to do
So, but the Court, though Remaining
the cases in question to the tribunal
below, with instructions to discharge
the defendants, has not dealt frankly
with the only issue the general public
was interested to know about, namely,
whether the Force bill was constitution
al or not. The leaning Of the Court is
undoubtedly against its constitutional.
ity, and We suppose as a matter Of fact
no new prosecutions will be attempted
under it and that those now pending
will he abandoned, but il is TO be re-
GREETED, nevertheless, as the question
was fairly before the Court, :hat~it was
not squarely met and that the eoun-
try has TO content itself for the
present with q decision which implies
rather than erPrcsses the unconstitu-
tionalty of this act. However, the
Force Bill may now be regarded rs
practically dead and. henceforth the
State tribunals will alone take cogni-
zance Of questions arising under all
State or municipal election issues.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30

"THE Losr CArsz.'-A magnificent picture
Il ls Inches i, size, beautiful in design and
artistic in execution. II represents . eonied-
crate soldier after the war returning to his
home, which he fnds lonely and desolaie. In
from, Of the ruined cottage. telling . sad tale
Of the miseries OF war, are two graves With
rude crosses. on one Of which some friendly
hand has hung . garland To the right the
calm river ard the rising moon IL dictate peace
and rest. The stars. seen through The trees, rep
resent the Southern cross, ], isa picture that
will touch every Southern heart, and should
Cad place in every Southern home. One copy
sen, by mail. MOUNTED on q roller and post
paid. on rsceip, Of IS cents or ; for 60 cents.
Address John Burrow Co., Bristol, Tenn.
Agents wanted every where to sell our cheap
and popular pictures s. TO $40 per day easily
made. No money required antl pictures are
sold. Sssa stamp for catalogue and terms.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30
CENTENNIAL HIsToRY OF THE Z

CENTsSNIAL HIsroR1 OF THE q.
SrArEs.-An excellent chance is offer
al by the publishers of McCabe's Cen
tennial History of the United States.
to local agents to canvass for popular
work upon popular subject. The Gen.
tennial History opens with mention
Of the first discovery of America. makes
liberal reference to all important in.
termediate circumstances and closes
with notice Of many interesting recent
events. We have received a copy of
the work. 1t contains 925 Pages, is
illustrated with over 400 engravings and
is printed from clear, clean type. Ad-
dress. for further information, Nation
al Publishing Co. l9 North Seventh
ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30

GCBERNAroRrAL VEroEs.-His Elk.
cellency, Gov. Carroll, has vetoed the
House Bill extending the jurisdiction
Of the Justices Of the Peace in St. Ma.
rvs and Baltimore counties because OF
constitutional objections.
He has also vetoed an act to repeal
chapter 22l of the act of January SEES.
sion, 1874, relating to the measurement.
os Oysters. The Governors objections
to the repeal of this act and to the sub
stitute proposed in lieu of it are based
upon grounds of public policy.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30
DEATH OF FORMER Sr. MARIAN

DEATH OF A FORMER Sr. MARIAN
In a late issue of the Baltimore Daily
Sun we notice that Richard Kirk, ESQ,
formerly of this county, at the time OF
his death Sheriff of Young county, Tex
as, was recently killed in the town of
old Fort Belknap while making an ar
rest. He was shot by man called
Buffalo Bill" and killed his assailant
after receiving the wound which result.
ted in his own death. Mr.. Kirk is
stated to have left some property and
was about IS years of age.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30

BHiEY MESTIos.-The "oldest inhab-
liant" does not remember the time when
money was a. scarce ~ it il low and
here.
Our Circuit Court win probably ad-
iourn to-day.
Judge Brent left for his home this
"wednesday morning.
Judge Magruder was not present du-
ring the March session Of our Court,
being detained at Annapolis, We regre.
to learn, BY the serious illness of his
wife.
Warwick Gibson, Frank Dorsey, Dam
lei Young. William Allen and William
Gale, all colored dredgers, confined in
Jail on a charge of mutiny, were dis
charged by order of Court this morn
ing.
In the case of the State VS.. r. Mar
shall Edwards, the charge was confess
ed, and line OF $40 and costs imposed
by the Court.
George Blackstone. Esqr., has been
appointed BY the Judges of our Court
Equity Commissioner in place of Col.
James T. Birthstone, resigned.
From outcropPings this Court We in
far ha pnt.. " , - IN 49,, - n h<.t -: 81
candidates for seats in the comiag State
Conventions of .he Republican and dem
ocratic parties. The Reform party as
State organization is understood to
have thrown up the sponge, but will not
therefore disband, the Ten Command
ments and other important matters
still remaining to be investigated.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30

RELICS FOR THE CENTENNIAL.-The
Sun of the 25th instant states, that
Joseph H. Key, Esqr., of Leonardtown,
has written to Col. Scharf, of Baltimore,
stating that the sold mulberry" tree, the
only landmark ofthe original Town of St.
Mary's in this county, has succumbed
to the late storm, and suggesting that
a portion of it be sent to swell the
number of centennial relics at Philadel-
pbia. The old cannon, "fished" out OF
the river at st. Mary's, and for some
time lying in the State House yard at
Annapolis, will also celebrate the Cen.
tennial at Philadelphia. tits supposed
it is one of the cannons brought over
by Lord Baltimore.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30

Local LEGISLATIVE BILLs.-Tbe
following local bills. introduced in the
House Of Delegates by Mr.. Mattingly,
Of this county. have passed both branches
Of the Legislature and now await the
signature Of the Governor to become
laws:
An act to pay Herbert F. Moore. Of
our Town, thirty seven dollars for ser.
vices rendered and expenses incurred in
arrestinR violators Of the Fishery Law
Of the State.
An act TO provide for repairing the
Public Roads in this county.
An act requiring the County Commits.
sioners of St. Marv's county to report
annually to the Grand Jury of the Sep
TENDER Term Of the Circuit Court 70.
said county a statement Of the expenses
Of the county.
An act to divide the 9Th election dis.
trict of this county.
An act to prevent the removal or i'm.
proper disposition of property that has
been levied on.
The act to refund to J. Frank Ford
Clerk Of the Circuit Court of this coun.
ty, hftv-six dollars and Fifty cents. erro-
neously paid by him in the Treasury OF
the State, has passed the House of Del.
egates and is now before the Senate fol-
action.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30

PoISr Lookour.--Quite large crowd
was present at the Court House on
Thursday evening last to witness the
sale of the property known as Point
lookout. The bidders were not numer.
Gus northe bidding spirited, and the pro-
perty was withdrawn by the Trustees,
the highest amount offered being $22,-
500. We learn the same property is
soon TO be put on the market again and
will be offered for sale in Baltimore CITY.
A Mr.. Black, Of New York, was the
highest bidder for Point Lookout on
Thursday last and appeared to look
somewhat wicked when the property
was withdrawn.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30

BALTInoKr TosAcco MAkkEr.-We
commence this week the publication Of
Messrs. B!andford & Co.'S weekly re.
ports Of the condition Of the Baltimore
Tobacco markets. From this weeks
report, it will be seen that tobacco is
a shade better than it has been during
the past month and also somewhat
more active. The reports will be con.
timed to lie published by us regularly
hereafter and will supply our readers
with the latest information each week
Of the changes in price and movements
in this staple.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30
DIED.

tn The village Of Allea's frssh, Charles coaa-
", Nd, on Monday evening". March 10Th. lists.
Of Typhoid Pnesmonis. SOPHIA JkSTiSk.
infant daughter Of Aiiee A. and Richard Psyns.
aged d ues,hs ssd day.
We loved this little, tender oae.
And would have wished her stay,
But let our Savior's viii he done.
she chimes In endless day.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30
THE New School ExAM1SER.-Th,

THE New School ExAMrSEE.-The
School Commissioners for this county
at meeting on Friday last elected
Capt. George Thomas Examiner and
Treasurer of their Board. Knowing
Capt. Thomas well, we feel ourselves
authorized to predict, that he will lie
found a pains-takiug, efficient, consci-
entious aud an eminently comteten,
officer.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30
PROPOSALS.

"NHE County Commissioners OF SAINT
Mary. county will receive Propo-
sails Nd TO the 9Th dsy Of MAY. ls.6:
for the build ing Of . STORY ON Ihh
COUNTTJAIL; also for the building
Of 4 SCHOOL HOUSE, in the 200
Elee,ion District srd the BCILDIao
Of BRILGE over the creek at %
Mays City. For further informat'ep.
apply Ut the Comm issiopers' Once on TIC
- day Of April next, and up 70 '''
OH day Of Msy. 1876.
By order.
JNO n GRAVES.
Clerk.
Mare 80, 1s76-td.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30

-Blackwood for March
has been received. We have glanced
at its table of contents but have not had
time to inspect the issue critically
Blackwood, however, is one Of those
meritorious certainties that you can al
ways safely bet on and hence we bet in
the dark that the March number is up
to its usual standard of merit and
ahead of al monthly cotempomrieat
The periodicals reprinted by the Leon
ard Scott Publishing Co. al Barclay
Street, N. W are as follows: The
London Quarterly, Edinburgh, Wessmin-
ster. and British Quarterly Reriews, and
Blackmood's Magazine. Price 81 year
for any one, or only SIS for all, and the
postage is prepaid by the Publishers.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1876-03-30

March Is, 1876.
Investigates - ,.lled unon our nm.
pesites hers. Fs NJ surfeised with
scandal. Il h. become sst.le. aat.nd
Improbable ir5eed. The expense Of
this thing has &lseadv become alarm.
ing and the qu6ufion viii soon be asked.
will it Tay to pursue the subject anx
further? Thess i sppsrently no end to
~ sno nave we not in Heaven's name
eaeounsered enoogh 1.-THE corruption of
tos Administtntioa md its friends to
Keep the hone people of the country
SICK at the snach until they have
vomised the ukele mass of villainy
forth, which W ray they may do at
the next electid III these inSestiga-
tons are to be PaTsued to the end, We
shall most Certainly have no other bus
mess transacts~ |is session, for the
work only swells - it goes on, and
thievery and frandAcrcn ont NJ everv
branch a ex.~~ r., -. -.
e'
1he Iug'lW Rrsh having returned,
was examinea bef6re Q Subcommittee
of the Judiciarv Coum;,.ae n, w.5
-,
1 s"A" y" nuisua!'
ano 10 ms testimony July establishes
the fact that he scas frightened out of
the country BY the tone of the Repub.
l;can nress which w,. Tho, az ,o.a :,
=.
1eno. anu threatening MIN.
1t Is a sweet thing now to observe
how very jealous the Radical party has
become of its honor. They can't abide
a thief in the nar,v after =. h.. -.
.,.I! NC '"' 'een
'ouuu o". " tue o'"er sioe.
MIR. babcock has made his little ex-
PLANTATION about that circular letter. 1t
doesn't make a ,ar.;cle of a,r.r.,. >.
.,v hoa, ~ IL !, -. -
nc "'sn' a. wen
nave spared himself the trouble. but if
,ie'e So"'eth'"S ABOUT IL, ne ought to
nave Goh'rised a tale that marine
G1uia iis'eh 70 al least without grinning.
ne iound u open upon his desk. 1t
was s' not addressed TO any body. He
oioh Aho" "nat u was or where it
canie rom out-he used 1t and had it
Puoiisoed. Oh' my! How very inno-
cen'' II rea'iy cannon survive the law
a'ory process.
hing Master kiibourn, the contuma-
eious, st'ii pines in durance vile, but
ms SAD ana weary hours are beguiled
In iit'ie games OF draw, wine parties
anu suppers' MS old Trend and com
Pah'oh ID inquiry, BOSS Shepherd,
heeP'ng MN III good countenance by
MS daiiy VISITS. he has plenty of COM
Pany, anu nus soIourn has omequ'te
season oi Tea1atlon from business