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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-02-04

Dispatches from ST. Louis inform us OF the
fall of another conspirator of the whisky
frauds in that city, William Mckee, whose
conviction seems even TO have taken the
Treasury Department at Washington by sur
prise. Mckee was defended by Daniel H.
VOORHEES,, whose speech in his defense at
tracted much attention, but with no avail,
as the jury declared him guilty A glimpse
of the operations of the "ring" may be gath
cred from the following:
st. Louis, January 31.-Thc jurors in the
case of William Mckee one of the proprie-
tors of the Globe Democrat charged with
completely in the whisky frauds received
their instructions from Judge Dillon, Judge
Treat coinciding, at 1890 o'clock this morn
ing, and retired at II 80. The charge was very
long. II reviewed the admitted operations OF
the whisky ring from 1871 to 1873. There
was no doubt the government had been de-
frauded of millions in st. Louis alone, and II
seemed astonishing that the conspiracy could
exist so long. The explanation lay in the
admitted fact that information was received
from Washington, and that $4,000 was
spent in buying off revenue agents and III
vestigations The conspiracy had its CON
nections in other cities.
"The government defrauded of millonsH
1885, 900 spent III buying off revenue agents
and Investigations What IL commentary
on this, our centennial era.
Upon the termination of McKecs trial the
Judge gave notice that Gen. Babcock, OF
Washington, would please next step up
He is TO be tried for completely in the snmc
fraud, relating to what q western journal ele-
gantly calls the "tortuous tanglefoot."
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-02-04

BALTIMORE COUNTY ITEMs.-The Circuit
Court, ON recommendation of the grand Jury,
has revoked several licenses to sell LIQUOR,
on account of the disorderly character OF the
places.
The Towsontown Union fears that Old
Probabilities is SO much taken up with the
centennial as to forget that this ought to be
winter time.
About twenty five English sparrows
have emigrated from Mount Vernon Place,
Baltimore city, TO Towsontown, and are
there ''chirping their sweet songs of praise"
according to the Towsoniown Union.
George L. Shelley, of the Sth district, has
recently sold his farm, containing &c acres,
with good improvements and located on the
York turnpike, near the II mile stone, 10
Oliver NJ. Price for 5000.
"A number ofciizens residing in the vi.
clnily of the original site of Cub Hill post
office are about petitioning the department
to change the site of the office from lis pres.
ent TO its former location. The cause of its
having been removed was that no one could
be found who would be willing to take charge
of it, and this difficulty having been over.
come the change will now be asked for.
On the 25th of January, d. Parks, Of
Chestnut Ridge, Baltimore county, while oil.
| ing threshing machine, was caught bv the
revolving rod and sustained serious injuries
Had his coat not given away his injuries
would no doubt have been fatal
The only three children of Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur, of Woodbury., have died, since
january 18th, of scarlet fever.
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Local Affairs.


LITTLE LOCALS
Hon. Murray Vandivcr, of the House of
Delegates, has our thanks for various public
documents.
The friends of Mr.. p w. Silver, of OAR
lington will regret to learn that he is ex.
ccedngly i'll, with scarcely hope of his re-
covery.
-Xenophon's communication, from
Michaelsville, cannot be published in Tile
Agis at any price. lis contents are too per-
sonal.
We have received from F. W. Helmick'
music publisher, 27S West sixth street, Gin
cinna,i, his Complete List of Counterfeit
Notes and Counterfeit Dctcctor. Free of
postage for 25 cents.
Mr.. J. Crawford Nelson, of this county,
was the architect of the new Western Mary
land depot building on Hilen street. Balti-
more. Cars commenced running into the new
depot for the first time last Sunday.
Mr.. G. A. Carlisle has leased Messrs.
Archer e Towards bone mill, on Winters
Run, near Bel Air, and expects to have il in
full operation by the list OF March next, in
time to supply farmers with pure bone DUST
at moderate prices.
Petitions are being actively circulated
for and against change in the mode ofcol-
Letting taxes in Hartford county The pro.
posed plan of appointing a Treasurer to re-
ceiyo all the taxes in Bel Air docs not meet
with universal favor.
"A vacant frame house, in Hayre de
Grace, belonging 10 Joseph Mackin, was
burned ON Tuesday night of last week. The
origin of the fire is unknown. 1t was in.
sured for $1,000 in a Baltimore company
Republican.
One night last week, Mr.. James p. Beale
q Big Woods hunter, captured two coons,,
weighing together nearly fifty pounds. On e
of them was evidentlyan old fellow-perhaps
"that same old coon"-and had Been riddled
with shot in some previous encounter with
hunters.
During the severe wind storm on Tues
day night, great deal of damage was done
in this vicinity. Trees and fences were blown
down, and several barns and corn houses
were unroofcd. The storm was the most
severe that has occurred for number of
years.
Rev. A. T. Pindel, for the last ten years
pastor of ST. Johns Parish, Baltimore and
Hartford counties, and Trinity Church, Long
Green, has accepted the unanimous call of
the vcstry of Sherwood Parish to its Rector
ship, and will ofliciate, for the first time, on
Sunday next.
"A fox hunt took place at Jarrettsville
on Thursday, the 9th of January. A large
crowd gathered, and the fox, previously cap.
tured, was turned loose. Reynard did not
appreciate his liberty, however, and refused
to make good run, He was overtaken by
the dogs after short chase. Afterwards an
exciting drag hunt took place
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Political Notes,

1t is thought in Washington political
circles that the Democratic nomination for
Congress is rapidly narrowing down between
Senator Thurman, of Ohio, and Governor
Hendricks, of Indiana, with the chances in
favor of the latter.
"A special Washington despatch TO the
Baltimore Gazette says that Secretary Bris.
tow will in few days write letter strongly
recommending Senator Morton rs the Re
publican candidate for President The at
tempt of Mr.. Blaine to steal the bloody shirt
from Morton is denounced by admnislra.
ton support as unworthy of the ambitious
congressman from Main.
Hon. M. G. Kerr, Speaker Of the House
of Representatives, has written u letter de-
Ginning to allow his name to be used on the
Democratic Presidential ticket, and strongly
advocating Gov. Hendricks for President
"A great change is coming over the minds
of the people of New England They were
originally for Free Trade, but, fancyng they
could make more money by tariffs, aban-
doned it. They have found out their mis-.
take, and are now coming back to their rst
love. When they have returned, Protection
will survive only in Pennsylvania and a rem.
nant of Ohio, with isolated fanatics scattered
here and there through the West TO advocate
its talacies.
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Farmers Clubs and Fertilizers.

DUBLIN, Jan 18th, 1876.
MR. EDITOR: Why is it that our Farmers
Clubs do not raise the question of the value of
the various fertilizers, including manufactured
bones SO extensively used by our farmers. The
greater part of these manufactured manpres are
Comparatively worthless, not being worth more
than onc-half the money the farmers have TO
pay for them. Let some or all our Farmers
Clubs unite, and take hold of this matter at
once, and employ competent chemist to ana
lyze these bones and fertilizers now in use by
our farmers. The money required to defray the
cost of analyZing these manures can be raised
by subscription. No farmer would refuse to
pay reasonable fee for such luudable pur.
pose, and should these clubs feel any dclicOcy
about discriminating, they can recommend to
our farmers the best and most valuable kinds
for them to use. Now, If these clubs will take
hold of this matter with will, they will confer
q lasting benefit TO the farmers of our county
and to the whole State, and will soon drive out
of the market the greater part of the common
trash now sold to our farmers by INSCRIPTIONS
manufacturers, or compel them TO make better
article. The spring Time of the year will soon
be here, when our farmers will again be in the
market buying this worthless trash, and Justice
calls aloud for some redress to protect them
from the grasp of these swindling manufacturers.
Now, gentlemen of the Farmers Clubs, If any
thing is 10 be done by you in the premises,
'twcrc well 'twere done quickly.
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Correspondence
County Treasurer.

~, r nv,
MN Epiloh lheit hPPc"rs 10 NC move
menu lor shc purpose OF liaklhg u cnnhse IN inc
nnhnr' VI eo',oCrlnS Wy tuAcs III lhc county,
win inc opGct o, curIallrg 'lle expenses ncccs'
snrIy ut,enuins ''le present illo1c. lhere are
VocateS, nnu encn Glulll advantages oyer Inc
olhcr' aia DelGVe llieIe Is very niue difference
III an tconohic"i view, between thchi' one pro-
poses 10 create ana teh,faisI1 III one once n
IoiiecloI1 licnauIer anu ul.ourSihS agent 10
DC locate" Nv tne ,, eoun.y seal INC olher PRO-
poses 10 cohlti we po"cr rr ~ eolicct'hg on Tue
county NoiliiIilsslohcis' INC hrsC proposition
wou,u !. necessary require 'nu monument 10
oohu III II very l"rSe "i'o",'', h'iu consequently
u Seh'lc,h"h Huuil'cu ~ uiscna'ee me multi
iarlous outies upPcrlalhihS 10 Tue Positloh Woua
hcel'"'e w "nieo . ti'e e"ia!f mns III uc
coruahce WIN thc greut iespomsiolllIy unuer
Which nc wouiu NC Pi'teu III "uullIo, 10 nc III
cessuliI mooli Ttquileu VI Que NAM Whlch ne
cessar,iy mou'u NC lnC 'oiSohiitaht oi nll ONCE
GohsoIlo"ISu u, anu eHlp'"eihg "li inc financial
business Vi thc county:
Inc Sceonu pIoPosltloh "ouiu, OF c3urse,fe-
qutc lht commissioners 10 Eve nohu III pro
potlio. 10 VIC amount ot coIIcctiohs IN lheir
ulstilcl, "nu eupPose they "oulu c"i'ect ior
l"o PEI SSii,' vi pe.hape iess anu lncrSlorc
woulu saw .hc Guun's n.e nv, u s,A thousand Goi-
iais aunu''l9' "ncn "o"'u w luliy no niucli US
coul9 oc s"Ncu Wy 'le nIs' proposltioI, ana II
equuiiJ 40 .Gonoiiioai !. 10 uotiueuii more COIL
Nenicnt 10 .ne Pcople, rpm .ie luG. VI lhclr re-
sizing III inc aistrlct ana personally known 10
perform inc duties equaiiy us econohlcala as one
man, II Is, 10 say the least, more IN accordance
win inc prlnclples VIC profess 10 advocate Inc
HIST proposition Is Il very ucclucu departure
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-02-04

PUBLIC SALEs--As the season for public
sales is approaching we would remind our
friends that they can get their sale bills
printed at The Aggis Office promptly and at
moderate prices. We direct attention to the
following sales, now advertised in The AEgiS.
or for which handbills have been printed at
our office:
BY Miss ]. Emma Cummings, at Oaking-
ton, on Wednesday, Feb. 21st, at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ, stock farming implements, and large
amount of household furniture, used in n
large first class boarding house. j. S. Rich
ardson, Auctionecr
BY VIM. l.. Smithson, at the residence of
Nathaniel Smithson, deceased, near. Bel Air,
on Saturday, Feb. 18th, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
ono horse, lot of farming implements &c.
]. s. Richardson, Auctionecr.
BY Mrs. Sarah l.. Corrigan, at the late
residence of Hugh Corrigan, deceased, near
the Hickory, on Wednesday, Feb 9th, at 10
o'clock, A. NJ, 10 fine horses, mule, farm
ing implements, household furniture, &c. j.
s. Richardson, Auctioneer.
BY James Scully, at Edgewood, on Thurs
day, Feb nth, at 10 o'clock A. d., num-
Der of valuable horses, some farming nipple
ments &c, d. F. Carroll, Auctioneer.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-02-04

VINO Our LEGISLATORS ARE.-The pres
ent Senate of Maryland is composed of 20
members of these, 8 are lawyers, 2 mer-
chants, 8 farmers, pilot, l hotel proprietor,
physicians, 2 presidents of corporations,
and without any occupation, or, as the
English term it, gentlemen" The men,
bers of the House number "a, and their &C.
equations are as follows: IA lawyers, 30 far
mers, oyster packer, 10 physicians, drug
gsts, merchants, slater, l civil engineer,
/ accountant, stevedorc, 1 contractor, 8
clerks, builder, insurance agent, hard
ware dealer, ship carpenter, teacher,
Justice of the peace, banker, 2 hotel keep
ers, railroad agent, miller, 1 machinist
ard manufacturer.
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AFFAIRS IN CECIL COUNTY - Nicholas
Whaley. young man who lived at Chesa-
peake City, while out rabbit hunting. recent
ly. pushed the breech of his gun against n
pile of brush, in which he suspected a rabbit
might be concealed. The raised hammer
caught in a branch, and the whole load of
shot was lodged in his throat, killing him
instantly. Whaley was unmarried and the
only support of a widowed mother.
-EX-Gov. Groome on the Gath ut sold
at trustees sale in Port Deposit, 10! acres OF
j. j. Heckharl's estate, to Thomas Motley
for $1;125.
A young man named Cochran, of New
York, received dangerous wound in tho
forehead from piece of the brcech of Il
breech-loading rifle, which blew out while
he was firing at mark
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-02-04

The committee on agriculture of the
House Of Representatives have under con.
sderation law to compel railroads to give
cattle seven hours rest out of twenty-four in
transporting them long distances. Com
plants are made that under existing circum-
stances when cattle arrive at their destna-
ton, by rail- they arc nearly famished with
thirst, and are sold with the addition of fifty
or sixty pounds of water which they immc-
diately consume. There arc doubts, how
ever, of the constitutional authority Of Con.
gress to legis late in the matter.
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A VALUABLE DIsCovERy.-Dr. C. W. Ben
son, a practicing physician, at 10G N. Eutaw
St, BALTIC, Md, (who has paid much atten-
ton to Nervous discascsDh has discovered that
extract of celery and chamomilc combined, in
a certain proportion, invariably cures head
ache, either bilious, dyspeptic, nervous or
sick headache, neuralgia, and nervousness
This is triumph in medical chemistry, and
sufferers all over the country are ordering by
mail. lie prepares it in pills at 80 cts per
box. The doctor is largely known and high
ly respected in Baltimore piacopal Mctho-
dist
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ID | E d.

GRIER-Suddenly in Philadelphia, on
the Goth ulto., LUDLOW, youngest son OF j.
Rich ard Hannah S. Gricr, aged . years, 5
months and 10 days
HOSKINS.-On January 10th, 1876, at
Fallston, Md, ELIZABETH HOSKINS, in
the S5th year of her age, daughter of the late
VIM. Amoss.
WAKELAND-On January 3lst, 1876,
HOWARD II. WAKELAND, aged l year,
| month and 10 days, the youngest son OF
John A. and Sarah Z. Wakeland
LEE.-On the ed inst, in Bel Air, JAMES
MOORES, infant son of DR.. r. d. and Mary
Ice, aged months.
Gas the sweet flower that scents the morn
But withers In the rising day;
Thus lovely was this infants dawn
Thus swiftly fled its life away"
SILVER.-At his residence, near the Trappe
church, in this county, on January 90, 1876,
JAMES SILVER, in the Gath year of his
age.
"When our souls shall leave this dwelling,
The glory OF one fair and virtuous action
Is a6oveall the 'scutcheons on oar tomb,
Or slken banners oyer u.s.
In the death of James Silver, his family have
lost KIM husband anu Ialner, the Cnucn an
exemplary member, and large community, in
which he was widely known, II most valuable
citizen. Unlike those who are far-famed for
virtues that they may not possess, he was the
most esteemed and best beloved by those with
whom he came in constant cOntact-by those
who knew him best-hs immediate neighbors,
in whose midst was passed his daily life
His days were spent in comparative seclusion
from the turmoil and hardening influences of
public life, in following the quiet, unobtrusve,
vet most honorable pursuit of farming-an eX-
iensive and successful farmer. He was, en-.
phaticaly one of the few men who "attendcd to
his own business" and let other peoples alone.
The too-often hollow mockery of grief, that,
in snowy pageant follows the "puhlich man to
his grave, did not fall TO his portion on that sad
occasion. The deep sincerity of the sorrow OF
cd upon their brows The poor, to whose
hearts his silent charity had often brought sun
light and Joy, in their darkest hours, Will sadly
large circle of his acquaintance whose death
could cause such general feeling Of loss and
grief rs that of this most estimable man-James
Silver.
Although not reaching the age allotted by the
and more completely than usually falls to the lot
of man. And he has left his name as that of an
upright and honest man, which, even without
this worlds goods, of which, however, his in
dustry and probity had abundantly supplied
him. Is a heritage of which his children may well
be proud; and the example of his daily walk in
life is one that we should all strive to emulate.
La TRAPPE, Jan. 81, 1876 w. ). Il.
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INVESTIGATIONS UNDER WAY.-The N.
Y. World says that the work ofinvcs,igation
into the abuses, corrupt practices, extrava-
gance and frauds existing in the various bu-
reaus and departments of the Government
has at last been fully organized by the House
of Representatives, and developments of an
interesting, if not startling character may
be shortly expected. Fifteen committees of
the House of Representatives are engaged in
the work, which includes the Post Office De-
partment, with Its straw bids; Indian Ring ;
the Navy and Treasury Departments; the
Civil Services the Department of Justice in
the South and West; the Freedman's Bank,
,Nc
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MARRIED..

MITCIlELL-HOLDE the 18th
of January, at lavre de Grace, by the Rev.
VIM. II. Cooke, JOHN A. MITCHELL, OF
Hartford county, to Miss LUCY A. HOL-
DEN, of Kent county.
RAMPLEY-STREETT.-On the Goth
of January at the residence of the bride S
father, Roger STREET., JAMES RAMPLEY
to Miss MARY L. STREET., both of Har-
ford county, Md.
INTERNATIONALLY Rev III Bru-
ner, ut the residence of the BRIDES father,
BENJAMIN HARKINS to Miss AMANDA
JONES, daughter of Daniel Jones, Esq, all
of Hartford county.
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IA Pens for - Cents. Order & Brother,
of York, Pa, will send box containing one
gross of their SUPERIOR BLUE BUSINESS PENS,
by mail pref aid, on receipt of 70 cents or they
will send one dozen of their assorted Pens, on
receipt of 10 cents. Send Immediately. Address
CRlDER " BRO, Publishers, Booksellers an
Stationers, York, Pa. janl4 4tsnd
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

we Will publish business nOtlCeS IN ms
column, not displayed, for cents per line
for the first insertion, and cents per line
for each subsequent insertion-seven words
to count a line. No advertisement inser-
ted as above unless prepaid.
,11y"For Rent.--A small house, on Gordon
ST., in Bel Air. John j. Alexander. feb4 ct
az You will save money by calling Mt I'm
void ~ Co.'S, 492 West Baltimore street for
Carpets of all grades, Oil Cloths, Rugs, Mats,
&c. Their prices are very low, and yon will find
there anything and everything in their line of
trade. Cars pass the door. fcb4
ss4y"S2 900 to loan on first class mortgage. Ap-
ply TO OlhoS. Lee, Attorney at law, Bel Air i2S
.-9s" Notice is hereby given to all concerned,
that the books and accounts of Jesse DclIayen,
late ofHarford county, deceased, have been plac-
ed in the lands OF r. w. Whaland Esq, At
torncy at Law, Bel Air, for collection. Suit
will be brought on all accounts not promptly
paid or satisfactorily secured. Frances +. De
Haven, Administrators. JAMES
c8y"The Wheelwright Shop, in Bel Air, form.
cry occupied by the late Jesse DeTIavcn, is Of
| fercd for rent. The stand is one of the best in
| the county, and will be rented on moderate terms
to an industrious, capable man. james
| ~" Wanted 10 purchase, good second hand
onc-horse Power. Address Geo w: Keny,
Hopcwell Roads, stating price. ian2l.3t
! ETA Farm for rent of about 200 acres. None
| need apply unless good references can he given.
| Enquire at The Agis Office.
~" Wantcd.-A good reliable Hand House
and Garden found. Henry Wilson, near Church
vile. ian2l-4t
,5y -Lost, Friday, December 10Th, at Rock
Spring Cemetery, in Bel Air, or on road from
Bel Air to Hickory, Gold Seal Ring. suita-
bic reward will be paid il left at Office of This
! paper. dCc11
sSy"Chrstmas, New Year and all other goods
at wholesale prices, at Quinans, at Pcrrymnns.
vile. Bring your Butter, Eggs and Greenhacks.
nov26
/ .as"Get Cakes, Candies Tobacco, Scgars and
best Rappec Snuff at r. d. Orr's, Prospect.
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The Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
York Railroad.

In the language of n pamphlet we have re-
ceiyed-"A joint resolution las been offered
in the Senate of Pennsylvania instructing
the Attorney General to proceed by writ Of
quo ica,ranto to ascertain whether the Balti-
more, Philadelphia and New York Railroad
Company have forfeited their corporate fran
chise."
This will not probably be news to many
of our readers, who have noticed a paragraph
to that effect floating through the different
newspapers But the pamphlet to which
we refer, undertakes to vindicate that corpo-
ration, which is the one that we, of this Sec
ton of the county, have been anXiously
looking to for the construction of railroad,
and which graded proposed road as far to-
ward usns Cromwell's Bridge, in Baltimore
county, some time ago. We have been una
BILE to give the quite voluminous statement
of facts embodied in the publication to which
we refer, that careful consideration which
would enable us to pronounce an opinion
undeIstandingly in the case, yet we deem it
but justice that public opinion should be sus-
pended in the matter until both sides are
heard 1t is easy to bring charges often
times, where it is difficult to measure up to
those charges, when the proofs are to be
ntlduccd The statements set forth by The
corporation in their defence, we may remark,
are given under the affidavit of the Secretary
Of the Company.
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HS-The Egs" has more extended crculatonamong
the ntelge and business of Hartford than
any other paper in the county. No clock Hospital"
other obscene or "Lottery" advertisements will appear
In our columns at any price. large number of our
subscribers pay for their paper in advance, and conse
quenty just the class advertisers desire toreach
The attention of legitmat advertisers
ia directed to the above facts.
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On Friday last the Legislature elected
Gen. james r. Herbert as Police Commits.
sioner, in place of John Milroy. The vote
was 70 for Gen. Herbert, % for Mr.. VIM. l..
Scbley. Q for Ben Butler and 2 blanks.
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FASHION NorEs.--Fur collars are little worn
by ladies this season, and this will give rise to
MANY severe coughs aud colds. Dr.. Bulls Cough
Syrup is certain and safe cure in every casc.-
Price % cents.
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Hon. j. Morrison Harris has notified the
Legislative investigating committee that he
has personally Withdrawn from the contest
of the scat of Governor John Lee Carroll.