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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-09-15
MISCELLANEOUS
Legend of Gambrinus.

The popular legend of Gambrinus is as
follows: Gambrinus was fiddler, who,
being Tilted by his sweetheart, went out
into the woods to hang himself. He
was sitting on limb, with cord around
his neck, preparatory to taking the fatal
leap, when suddenly tall man in green
coat appeared before him and offered his
services. He might become as wealthy as
lie liked, and make his sweetheart burst
with veXation at her own folly, but in
thirty years he must give his soul to Beel-
zebub. The bargain was struck, for Gam
brinus thought thirty years was a long
time to enjoy ones self, and perhaps the
devil might get him at any event-as well
be hung for sheep as for lamb. Aided
by Satan, he invented Ginning bells and
lager beer, for both of which achievements
he is held in grateful remembrance by the
Teutons. No sooner had the holy Roman
Emperor quaffed a gallon or two OF this new
beverage than he made Gambrinus Duke
of Brabrant and Count of Flanders, and
then it was the fiddlers turn to laugh at
the discontinue of his old sweetheart.
Gambrinus kept clear of women, says the
legend, and so lived in peace. For thirty
years he sat beneath the belfry chimes,
meditatively drinking beer, with his no.
bles and burghers around him. Then Beel-
zebub sent Jocko, one OF his imps, with
orders to bring Gambrinus before mid
night. But Jocko was like Swiveller's
marchioness, ignorant of the taste of beer,
never having drank of it, even in sip,
and the Flemish shopper were too much
for him. He fell into drunken sleep, and
did not awake until next day, at which he
was so mortified that he had not the face
to go back to hell at all. So Gambrinus
lived in tranquility for century or two,
and drank so much beer that he turned
into beer barrel.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-09-15

The French butcher separates the bones
from his steaks, and places them where
they will do the most good. The house
wife orders just enough for each person
and no more, even to coffee. Ifa chance
visitor drops in, somebody retires, and the
extra cup is so provided, but nothing ex-
ira by carelessness ofintention. When the
pot has boiled, the handful of charcoal in
the little range is extinguished, and waits
tor another time. No roaring cook-stoves
and red-hot covers all day long for no pur-
pose but for waste. The egg laid to-day
costs little more than the one laid last
week. Values are nicely estimated, and
the smallest surplus is carefully saved. A
thousand little economies are practiced,
and it is respectable to practice Them
Cooking is an economical IS well us sani-
tary and gustatory science. A French cook
will make u franc 60 as far as American
house wife will make three, and how much
farther than the American Bridget nobody
knows. We should probably be greatly
astonished, could the computation be made,
how much of the Financial recuperative
power of France is owing to her soups and
and her cheap food better living, after
all, than the heavy bread and greasy fail
ures ofour culinary ignorance.
The French mans or woman's financial
conscience will not permit waste, or ex-
ceeding the income, no matter how small.
The Paris workman saves something every
day out of his little wages, despite all the
city enticements, and by and by is apt to
go back to his little plot, and live on it
contented, never poor enough to be insol-
vent With French pponomv wa ohoul1
not only be richer than France, but our
rapidly accumulating material resources
would help build national prosperity and
renown that France with her anteccdents
and membranes, can never emulate
The want of our financial future and
our national honesty is-not more green
backs, but-more economy.-SprinQ1feld
Republican.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-09-15

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, that the
Il subscriber has obtained from the Regis
ter of Wills of Hartford county, Md, Letters
Testamentary on the personal estate of
M. W. NELSON WILEY,
late of Hartford county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against said deceased are
hereby notified to exhibit the same, with the
legal vouchers thereof on or before the
21st day Of august, 1877,
or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand and seal, this 21st
day of August, 1876.
THOS. II. WILEY,
au25 Executor.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-09-15

HER CHARACTERIZE gentleman gave
his servant-maid the following character
the other day: "The bearer has been in
my employ year minus eleven MONTHS
During that time she has shown herself
diligent-at the house door frugal-in
work; mindful-of herself; prompt-in
excuses; friendly-toward men; faithful
to her lovers and honest when every
thing had vanished.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-09-15
SUN DIALS.

METALLIC DIALs SGT ornamental iron posts,
IXl and warranted to give accurate, true time for
5000.
G. G. CURTISS,
FALLsTcN Nd.
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Hayes and Tilden.

HuycS anu Allutus
They say the worthy William Hayes,
In pleasant walks and pleasant Wages,
Serenely contemplates his bays,
And calmly waits election days,
And counts his little chickens.
They say all day they see him stand,
With croquet mallet in his hand,
The calmest mortal in the land,
SO cool and possum-like and bland,
Without bit of bother
l don't exactly like his plan,
The statues in the Vatican
Are cool as he; and then you can
In Paris buy putty man
AS calm as he for fifty sous.
may be wrong, tits very true,
But looking out l say 10 you,
Sir, there is something more to do
Than stand and knock red billcts through
The wires on tn lawn all day.
The SLIPS are rotting by the shore,
The looms make melody no more,
There's want among the patient poor,
The wolf is at the open door,
With none TO brighten him away.
Beneath their crushing load of wrong,
The people have been patient long,
But now they move, mighty throng,
And bold Sam Tilden" is their song
"Sam Tilden, the rsformer."
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20

delegates to show on the 6rst ballot .
very strong hand his nomination. will
be matter Of serious doubt.
This action Of the Ohio Democrats
has made it more than ever apparent
that strong fight will be made in the
National Convention. Several candi-
dates, each backed by an array Of bis
own friends. will be presented, none
Of whom will, probably, have sufficient
strength to overcome his opposition
and secure the nomination. The Western
States will be divided in their prefer
ence for candidate, but will, doubt
less, be united in their opposition to
New York and Governor Tilden. A
compromise will then have to be made
and candidate agreed upon who can
unite in himself all the discordant ele-
msnts Of the party, and. who SO well
adapted for this as Senator Bayard. Of
Delaware? who, an acknowledged
leader 10 the United States Senate. has
procured such an honorable. manly,
upright, patriotic, conservative course
Of conduct that be has gained and re-
ceived the admiring plaudits Of friends
and foes alike.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20

The closing paragraph Of the procla-
nation Of the chairman Of the State
Executive Committee, in which be calls
the State Convention, is worthy Of the
attention and earnest consideration of
the Democratic voters throughout the
State. reform" is the watchword Of
the campaign Of '76, and the selection
Of good men. yes the best men, for all
positions is impcratively demanded The
primaries have long been too much
neglected and their management left
too often to few men, who, do the
best they could, we're not always able
to give satisfactory expression to the
sentiments and wishes Of the people Of
their district. It is earnestly hoped
this year that more interest will be
manifested, that the meetings will be
we'll attended and that Chairman Rey-
nolds' advice will be taken and that our
delegations to the State Convention
will be composed Of some Of the best
and ablest men Of the counties.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20
APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF JUSTICE.

APPOINTMENT or CHIEF JUSTICE
The vexed-and vexing-question
az to who should be Chief Justice in
place Of the ''late lamented" G. j.
Gilpin, was settled on Thursday by
Governor Cochran in the appointment
Of Hon. Joseph P. Comegys to the
vacancy. A strong pressure had been
brought to bear upon the Executive in
favor Of Mr.. Comegys soon after the
death Of Judge Gilpin. and though be
wisely delayed the appointment for a
time in order to give opportunity for
the expression Of public sentiment. he
felt it necessary at last to yield to what
seemed the popular will and confer the
appointment on Mr.. Comegys. Astrong
rsvulsion Of feeling had begun to be
felt and had the appointment been
delayed short time longer it is more
than probable that q decided expression
Of popular opinion would have been
made in favor Of Judge Wootten.. The
appointment has, however. been made,
and is doubtless q good one. Chief
Justice Comegys is . good lawyer and
an upright man, and will in all proba-
bility perform his duties fairly and
creditably. More than this it were un-
wise and unnecessary to say.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20

MARYLAND REPUBLICANS profess to
be "Reformers" Of the purest water,
yet they endorse Grants administration.
Their resolution passed at the late Fred
erick convention. says:
"We endorse President Grants ad-
ministration as wise, prudent. and pa
triotic, rejecting credit on the nation
at home and abroad"
Wise, prudent and patriotic, says the
Baltimore Gazette, in the crooked
whiskey," safe burglary, the soldiers
grave headstone swindle, the post
traderships, the District ring. the real
estate pool. and the Davenport election
fund. game-ah, yes, wise prudent and
patriotic. Rejecting credit on the
nation at home and abroad" Abroad"
the credit has been reflected BY Mr..
Schenck, who was chased to the waters
edge by British constable. and pleaded
bis privilege as ambassador to escape
penal servitude in the country to which
be was accredited, but has been feasted
at the White House while undergoing
examination by the committee. Credit
was reflected .'at home'' BY the Presi-
dents friendships with low fellows at
shoddy watering-place; his intima-
cies With Boss Murphy, Boss Shepherd,
Dick Harrington. the safe burglar !;
Mcdonald, the crooked-whiskey con-
vict, now in the penitentiary; by bis
present adhesion to Schenck, Babcock,
Belknap. and all the branded swindlers
that have made bis administration an
ofense against decency-yes. all this
''refects credit on the nation at home
and abroad ."-Aduocate.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20
Political Notes.

/ The New Orleans Times claims that
Mr.. Bayard is the favorite Of the South
Senator Edmunds, Of Vermont. is
another Republican candidate for the
Presidency.
Blaine is the topmost candidate for
the Republican nomination for the Presi-
dency in Michigan.
The Chicago Times says the "Great
Unknown" was at the Centennial in
auguration, but attracted no attention.
The excitement about the Centennial
is almost making people forget that this
is Presidential year.
The York Press still flies the flag Of
Judge Black for the Presidency, and
says he has no right to decline being q
candidate.
Harper's Weekly, strangely enough,
lauds Mr.. Tilden and asserts that be is
the only New York Democrat who rep
resents even the hope Of success
Senator Morton talks freely and hope
fully about bis chances Of nomination
at Cincinnati, and bis friends claim
that be is rapidly gaining strength.
The Nevada democratic convention
appointed unpledged delegates to the
St. Louis convention. Tilden is, how
ever, the first choice Of the delegates
and Thurman second. The convention
passed anti Chinese resolutions.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20
DEMOCRATIC
COUNTY MEETING I!

In accordance with time honored custom,
of the Democracy Of New Castle County, q
County Meeting will be held in the Court
House in the city Of NEW CASTLE,
ON SATURDAY, MAY 27th, 1875,
at / O'Clock, p. M, for the purpose Of appoint
ing Judges TO hold the several nomination
elections, appointing County Executive
Committee, and for the transaction of any
other business that may properly be brought
before the meeting.
In view Of the astounding Developments
almost daily made by investigating commit
tees Of Democratic House Of Congress, of
fraud and corruption in high places, it be
comes all good citizens to attend this meeting
and help effect . thorough organization Of
the great Democratic party for the ensuing
campaign, so that it may effectually battle
with and overcome corruption and radicalism
in all its forms. The only hope Of rescuing
our beloved country from the control Of un-
principled men, from bankruptcy and repu-
diation rests upon the success Of the Demo-
cratic party in the coming contest.
JOSEPH RoBERTs,
Acting Chairman last County Meeting.
Appoouinimink Hd, My 8, 1876.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20

A SENSATIONAL bloody murder story
comes from Louisiana. A terrible riot
is said to have occurred and. as is usual
in such cases, the presence Of the. mill
tary is said to be absolutely necessary
to preserve order. A great number Of
negroes are said to have been killed
how many can never be known as
precautions were taken to remove the
dead secretly. " while not single white
man was even SO much as hurt, although b
whole volleys were fred promiscuously
into the whites by the negroes eleven
hundred Of whom are said to be in
arms The reason given for all this
dreadful affair is that some thirty me-
groes went to the store of white man,
called him out aud riddled him with
bullets. What the reason was for this
summary proceeding. or Why all the
negroes should flock together to protect
these murderers, or why the whites
should deem it necessary to kill sll the
negroes they could come across, is not
stated.
Presuming there was any truth What
ever in all this stuff, one would natur-
ally inquire how it is that these things
never occur except in election years,
and, moreover, why they do not occur
in those Southern States where the
whites have q decided predominance
and have the entire control Of the gov
ernment? Or was all this trumped up
for political effect? If SO the cool in
difference with which it has been re
ceived and the small amount Of credence
given to it might admonish the admin
istration outrage millers that it is time
to shut up shop. The market for their
grist was surfeited along ago, and what
ever may be the necessities Of the
hour" the bloody shirt has ceased to
terrify, or to create sympathy. with its
wavers. Some other trick might have
more success. This one is "played out"
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20

stud Of horses and other things neces-
sary to make life endurable 1t Long
Branch had already been shipped to the
latter place, and, within two hours after
the close Of the session. be was en- route
to the same point BY express train
Judging from present appearances. it
will be far into the summer before he
will be able to inhale the sea breeze
unless, indeed, be should take it into
bis head to carry out the principle he
advocated in his late message to the
House, that President can as legally
transact executive business III OItka as
in Washington, Admonished by re-
cent events. however. be will hardly be
likely to leave Washington until after
Congress adjourns. A: r. B.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20

The action Of the Ohio Democrats
10 their State Convention on Wednes-
day in throwing Senator Thurman over
board and declaring their preference for
Ex-Governor Allen means-if it means
anything nothing more nor less than
to show to the New York Democracy
that they have not forgotten and do not
mean to forgive what they regarded as
the unwarrantable interference by New
York Tammany politicians 10 their
State election in 1875. They hold
that the defeat Of Mr.. Allen for Gov
ernor was owing in great measure to
New York money and New York inAu-
ence. They could not reasonably expect
to secure the nomination of ex-Gov-
ernor Allen. but they do expect to
make strong 6ght against Governor
Tilden in the st. Louis Convention,
and unless Mr.. Tilden can 90 into the
convention With . sufficient number of
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20

The MUSTANG RACE PosTpoNED.-
The great race of California mustangs
against time, which was to have taken
place on Tuesday, at Fleetwood Park.
N. Y, has been indefinitely postponed,
Thirty-six horses were to have run three
hundred and five miles, and were to be
ridden by Francisco Peratta The an
nouncement was made that the post
ponement was on account of the un-
favorable weather, and would take place
on the first fair day. but it was ascer-
tanned that warrants had been issued on
Monday evening in the interest Of the
Society for the Prevention Of cruelty to
Animals, to arrest all persons aiding or
abetting the race. 1t was the intention
to arrest the Mexican rider, Piratta, as
soon as he mounted the first horse
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20

Mn. JOHN A. MoRroN, formerly Of
the National Hotel Of this town, has
become proprietor Of the Arch Street
House. Philadelphia. Under the man
agement Of its late proprietor G. w.
Locke, the Arch was q favorite House
Of Dslawareans. We can safely pre-
dict that il will lose none Of its prestige
under the present management.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20
STATE
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
= 49,

By order Of the Democratic Executive Com
mittee Of Delaware, State Democratic Con-
vention, composed Of ffty-6ve delegates from
each county, will be held in Dover, on TUES
DAY, June 18th, 1876, at 2 o'clock, after
noon, for the purpose Of appointing six dele:
gates, two from each county, to the National
Democratic Convention, to assemble at st.
Louis, on the 27th day Of June, 1876.
And it is requested,
That the DEMOCRATIC voters Of the several
hundreds throughout the State meet at the
regular places for holding such meetings, on
SATURDAY, the Sd day Of June, 1876, at 2
o'clock, afternoon and, according to the
rules Of the Democratic party in each county,
appoint the number Of delegates to said State
Convention to which they are entitled res
And It is also requested and urged,
That the best men, in all cases, be selected
to said State Convention, that they in turn
may select the best men to- represent Us in the
National Convention, to the end that our can
didates for President and Vice President may
not only be men Of the highest character,
morally and politically, but that they may De
endorsed and presented to the country oy
convention composed of such men.
ROBERT J. REYNOLDS,
DovER, May l6, 1876. Chairman.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20

An Allegheny City huckster and his
two sisters hsve inherited property in
ireland valued at $4,000, 900.
The Franklin Typographical Society,
of Boston, has fund of over 81, 900
and library Of 1000 volumes.
There seems to be no doubt that Dick
Harrington, under indictment in the
safe burglary case. has fed the country.
He is supposed to be in Canada.
William A. Withers. Democrat. was
elected Mayor of Cumberland. Mary
land, on Monday. by a majority Of one.
The Council of the same city is tie
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20

The bank clerks of New York city
will visit the Centennial in . body on
the 30th inst. The whole amount Of
the expenses has been contributed by
the managers Of the several banks II
is understood the attendance will be
very large.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20
NOTICE.

The Board of Commissioners will meet in
their Office on the Second and Fourth TUES
DAYS of each month.
Persons having Bills against the Town will
present the same at their regular meetings, as
no bills will hereafter be paid unless properly
passed by the Board.
apr 22-3m T. E. HURN, Pres't.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20
MARRIED..

SLAUGHTER Odessa. on April
9th, 1876, by Rev. ]. B. Merritt, Mr.. Cecil
F. Slaughter and Miss Martha Clark, all of
Cecilton, Md.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20
FOR RENT.

ADWELLING HOUSE in Middletown con-
tanning rooms on first floor and summer
kitchen, with a large shed attached, useful
for many purposes. Also, large garden.
Apply to EDWARD MILLER,
may CIT Crawford Street.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20

18'79-
THE BEST GOODS
For the Least Money!
AT THE
Fountain Head for BARGAINS!
GRAND SPRING G
OPENINdl
ELIASON BROS.
Middletown, Del.
Having concluded that large sales and quick
returns. will not only pay better than having
: the goods lay on the shelves, but enable US to
constantly show a greater variety, we have
marked all our
GOODS DOWN, So
to a very low figure We have now in stock,
and are prepared to show the inhabitants of
this town and vicinity magnificent line Of
Dry Goods,
Fancy Goods,
Ready-made Clothing,
Hats. Caps.
Boots, Shoes,
Notions, etc.. etc.
EVERY ARTICLE NEW.
Your patronage is solicited, and you will
te dealt with right.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20
Muslins at Jobbers' prices, By

PRINT DEPARTMENT., une-
qualled in extent and variety.
Opening daily Newest Styles from
all the leading Mills, at 81, 81, 7
and 8 cents.
asFfsE Ff3stssss on ereisss s54s1a5
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20

.as-is.5= -ss ase -a-.a1-s s-~as
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20

The highest market price will be paid for
WOOL, either in large or small quantities, de-
livered at L. P. McDowell's in Middletown,
Cel, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays,
commencing ON Thursday, MAY 75th.
my 20 GHEEN 4 MCDOWELL.
Middletown transcript., 1876-05-20

Having concluded that large sales and quick
returns viii not only pay better than having
the goods lay on the shelves, but enable US to
constantly show greater variety, we have
marked all our
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1876-07-14
SONG or 1876.

by RAYARD TAYLOR.
Naken, voice OF the Lands Deyotioni
spirit Of freedom, awaken all
Ring We shores, to the song Of Ocean,
Rivers. answer, and Mountains, calf
The golden day has come
Let every tongue be dumb
That sounded its malice or murmured lie fears
She has won her story;
She wears her glory.
We crown her the Land Of a Hundred Years
out of darkness and toll and danger
Into the light OF Nictory's day
Help 70 the weak and home % the stranger
Freedom 10 an, she hath held her way.
Now EUrope's orphan rests
Upon is mothers hrpasf
The voices Of nations are heard IN the cheers
That shall cast upon her
New love and honor.
And srUWn her the Queen Of Hundred Years
North and south, we are met a. brothers.
East and West, we are welded as sne'
Right Of caeh shall secure our mother's-
Child Of each is her faithful SON
We give thee heart and hard,
Our glorious native land,
FOR bzfile has tried thee, and time endearsi
We will write thy story,
And keep thy glory
A. rurr az OF old for Thousand Years.
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CHILDLEsS.

"A, nesghbor's house IL not ~ high
Nof hall 40 nice as mine.
I often see the blinds ajar,
And, though the curtains nne,
II's only muslin, and the steps
are not OF stone at alb
And vet long for her small hsne
10 give mine All IN all.
Her lawn is never left 10 grow
The children tread IL down,
Ana when the iathsr comes AZ night,
/ hear them cl. tier down
The gravel walk, and such a noise
Comes % my quiet ears,
Az my sad hearts been waiting fof
20 many silent years.
sometimes peep TO see them seize
Ills coat and hand and knees
An three 50 anxious 10 be flrst,
And hear her call, Don't ieaze
Papa the baby springs
And then the low brown door
>huts out their happiness, and
Sii wishing as before
mat my neighbours little cottage
And the Jewels of her crown
Had been my own, my mansion
With its front Of granite brown,
irs damask, and its lionit0n-
Its lawn so green and bright
How gladly would give them
Fcr her motherhood to- night