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How the Letters were Received at Wash
ingt0n.

A special despatch to the N. Y. World,
dated August 9, says The utter absence OF
any attempt ut mere professions to catch a
surface sentiment, and the sturdy sound of u
business-ike tone throughout Governor Til
denis letter, are commended by the thought
full men of both parties. Among the Demo-
Gratis it is almost unnecessary to say that the
letters are enthusiastically received. Senator
Herman says Governor Tilden's letter will
have great weight in the campaign, breath
ing as It does the purest political wisdom.
Senator Jones, of Florida, regards the letter
as very able on the financial and reform
questions, and Senator Ransom, Of North
Carolina, declared, when he read it, that it
convinced him that this man is fit to be Pres
ident, and that he will be President. Col.
Morrison, Chairman of the Ways and Means
Committee, looks upon It as one Of the ablest
documents ever presented to the people.
Judge Abbott, of Massachusetts, says Cover
nor Tilden shows himself to be great think
err, and will convince the country Of his ability
to fill the Presidential chair in all respects.
The earnestness of the letter, he believes, will
arouse the people, for its vigorous conclusions
are worth more than columns OF promises and
plans Of reform. Speaker Sayler pronounces
II one Of the most statesmanlke documents
he ever read. Senator Gordon says it is one
of the most convincing arguments for admin.
istratiye reform. Senators Thurman, Bayard
and Salisbury speak Of it as an earnest, Wig
orous letter which places it in the front rank
ofpubc papers. Mr.. Whitthorne, Chairman
Of the House Naval Committee, says il has
lifted the Democratic party out of its differ
ences on the financial question, while Mr..
Randall declares that it is the ablest presen-
tation Of current views on that question ever
made to the country. He warmly commends
the letter for its forcible argument and happy
illustrations. Senator Wallace believes that
the letter will enter into the convictions of
two.thrds of the people Of Pennsylvania, and
give the Democrats fair chance OF carrying
that State. It's treatment of the causes of
and the remedy for the existing business de-
preston would carry it home to the thousands
of business and laboring people in his State.
While he had been opposed to Governor Til
den at St. Louis, he was now thoroughly con-
WINGED that he was the right man in the right
place and would most assuredly be elevated |
to the Presidential chair. Messrs. Goode,
Tucker, Douglas, and in fact all the Virginia |
delegation who are here, warmly applaud it. |
Senator Davis, ofWest Virginia, says it would |
be impossible to improve the letter. Senator
Whyte, Of Maryland, says it has made the
Republican Senators look serious. Indeed, |
columns might be filled with the fattering
comments Of Democrats here, but they will |
find expression more fully and authoritatively |
in discussions in Congress or in the active
work Of the campaign.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12
For the Democratic Adrocate.
Miss Rice's Reading.

The Reading given by Miss Rice, of Balti.
timore, in Carroll Hall, ON Monday evening
last, was a literary treat seldom enjoyed by
our citizens. Theaudience, though not large,
was appreciatve, as the frequent applause
indicated. Mos, of the selections were new,
the oft-slaughtered Light Brigade aud the
monotonous croaking Raven" were set
aside for selections, lacking perhaps in eio.
cutiOndry merit as compared with these well
worn recitations, but Astounding more in
poetic fancy. ''1he Lady Hildegarde,m Alice
Cary's "order for Picture" "The Eagle
Rock and 'Lost aud Found, Ia story of
the minesl are oil poems of high order. In
the amusing and comic vein Miss Rice read
"Green Mountain Justice, "The Wedding
Fee" ''Wax Work. Archie Dean and
"The Rustic Courtship, the latter, "A com
position by Mr.. L. Norman Gunnison, Of
York, Pa, young poet who, it is said, has
secured very kind and complimentary words
from so high an authority as Mr.. Longfellow.
Miss Rice is very accomplished reader,
and a teacher of elocution Of whom the citi
zens OF Baltimore may well feel proud.
The music was furnished by "The Amphion
Quintette."
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

The raising OF the 'rilden and Hendricks
Pole at Patapsco Station, in the old 4th dis
trict, came off last Saturday afternoon, as
previously announced. The Pole, which is
a beautiful hickory ninety eight feet long,
without splice, arose majestcally, and not
the least casualty or incident occurred to mar
the pleasure of the large, respectable and en-
thusiastic crowd that assembled TO take part
in the cause they so ardently espoused. Alter
it was raised to perpendicular height and
securely planted, Mr.. Henry Taylor, climbed
up, without the aid of any pins or rests pre-.
viousy arranged, to the height Of fifty or sixty
feet to unite the heavy guy rope, hazardous
undertaking, by which he displayed great
nerve and resolution. The pole was sur.
mounted by large chicken cock made of
sheet iron, emblematic of victory.
When the Stars and Stripes were run up
with the names of "Tilden and Hendricks
directly under them, painted in large capital
letters, the whole was greeted with tremen'
dous applause and three cheers for Tilden
and Hendricks.
The meeting was then called to order by
Mr.. b. +. McGlone who announced Daniel
Stull as President, John Uhler, ST., and
Daniel Bush, Vice Presidents G. Z. Lauyer
and j. A. Bush, Secretaries. Il. Is. Nor
ment, Esq, Col. VIM. P. Maulsby and Jas.
II. Diffenbaugh, were then in turn introduced
and each made forcible and logical speech
upon the grave issues Of the country in the
present canvass Altogether, the meeting
was grand success, and great deal of in.
terest was manifested throughout the occasion.
The pole was obtained from the woods of
Mr.. George Mummaugh, who not only gave
it but also assisted in hauling il to the Station
and in raising the same.
Such is the spirit with which the older res.
idents Of our section take hold, and show by
their zeal that the government of a country
for which they in other days have labored to
establish and build up, must either be wrested
from the hands of proaigacy, incompetency,
peculation and fraud, and honest men, men
who have shown themselves competent to
make needed Entertainments and reforms
chosen to administer her affairs, or go down
under the immoral influences OF the last de.
cadc into imbecility, distress, bankruptcy,
and ruin.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

The Maryland Republicans arc a happy
family. They are fighting, like dog and
cat, over the offices. Mr.. Booth, the Col
lector Of the port Of Baltimore, has resign
ed, and Col. Edward Wilkins is likely to
take his place il the discordant elements
can agree. Customhouse officials, since
the Collectors resignation, are on the
ragged edge" Of suspense, not knowing
what may be their fate when the new Off
Ger comes in. Since the foregoing was
written Mr.. Wilkins has been appointed.
Marshal Goldsborough is still secure in
his Office, and Mr.. Tyler, though anxious
to supplant him, has not been able to do
50 as yet. d Republican meeting in Bal
timOre on Thursday night, passed a reso-
luton favoring bis removal.
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NOTICE TO TAX-PAYEI
COMMISSIONERS 0TrCL
Westminster, August lsi, NJ

COMMISSIONERS 0FnCL
Westminster, August lst, NJ
IN pursuance of au Act Of the Gssa
Il. sembly, passed at January Sessioa !
| hereby give the following Notice y
payers:
This is to give Notice that the COgHg
missioners Of Carroll county have mal'
annual levy on the assessable properg 4
county, for State and County Taxes y
year eighteen hundred and seveniysil
that all persons or incorporate iastra
that shall pay their State and County AN
or before the first day Of Septembernsfil
be entitled to deduction Of fvepg :
on the amount of said taxes and i =
or before the first day OF October nsIi !
duction of four per centum and fEad'
before the first day of November nsii !
duction Of three per centum; that ~
will be in arrear on the first day Of -
next, and bear interest from that dsii
all persons or incorporate institutions !
to pay their State and County isIe' !
the same shall be in arrear will rss.s5
property aud estate of such delinqasi.
to be sold for the prompt payment q 4
taxes. l.. G. TRUAbe
aug la.It County Treas1
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

an earnest purpose. As the letters of Tilden
and Hendricks shall be read and studied
from dry TO day they win be likely 10 grow
more and more formidable as elements OF the
canvass.
The Springfield Mass, Republicaa, indie.
pendent Republican, says :--"Mr. 1Ildcn has
taken time ant counsel in the preparation Of
his letter Of acceptance; he has profted by
them. Both party and country have ample
reason to be reconciled to the delay. The
letter is exceedingly well written for its pur
poses, il is quite free from the rancid flavor
Of bourbonism, it is soundly reformatory in
temper and guaranty. 1t will, Of course, be
criticised as too long for the best effect and
too egotistic for the best taste. But the
average reader viii readily pardon the guam.
tity to the quality, and the egotism to the real
power and distinguished service OF the man.
Taken together the letters undoubtedly in.
crease the chances of their writer's. They
are letters for Independent voters to rejoice
in and dify by They give occasion for
general co igratulation and encouragement"
The Boston Globe, Independent Republi-
can, says:-It cannot be denied that Mr..
Tilden's letter is very strong bid for public
confidence. 1t does not appear like mere
matter Of profession, shrewdly devised to
ucEt INT QCuutiuS VI buuiC cCAidiICutf uut -
declaration Of earnest convictions and a de-
Termination to carry them out, so far as ii
may lie in his power, il he should be elected
to the chief executive office Of the nation.
1t only confirms us in the opinion repeatedly
expressed, that the Democrats selected their
best and strongest man as the party standard
bearer, and therein showed more sagaeity
than they had displayed for many years be-
fore.
The Chicago Times, Independent Demo-
crat, says .--lf Franklin or Jefferson, or any
Of the more eminent of the frugal fathers were
called upon they would have written just
about such letter as Nj. lilden sends out to
his countrymep, invoking their confidence
and revealing his desires. AS campaign
production the letter presents all the issues
with cogency Of argument, a compactness
Of statement and brilliancy of illustration
which take it far out of the literature of its
class and stamp its author statesman.
The New York EpehiRg Post, Republican,
says :-It is an able and careful document,
showing, as all his writings show, that famili.
arity with his subject which comes of patient
study and large experience. Much which it
contains will command the ready assent OF
all classes of citizens, whatever their political
associations. The ends which Gov. Tilden
keeps in view will be everywhere agreed to.
The differences viii occur upon the means by
which he proposes to secure those ends.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12
Tilden and Hendricks Club in Taneytown.

Pursuant to previous call, meeting was
held in Taneytown, August 9th, for the purpose
OF organizing Tilden and Hendricks Club.
On motion, Washington Reayer was elected
President, and Henry I. Eek, Jonas S. Har.
ner and John W. Jones, Vice Presidents
Charles Waesche, Secretary Lewis Elliot,
Treasurer. On motion, VIM. L. Rudsel
Peter Smith and Henry Gait were named as
Committee to confer with the Tiden and
Hendricks Clubs Of the county.
A full attendance of the members of the
Club, aud all others who wish to join, is re
qnested on Saturday, August the 10Th, at .
o'clock, p. m.
WASHINGTON REAvER, Prest.
HESRY GAIT, Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

The DEADLOCK IN CONGRESS BRoK-
EN-ADJoURNMENT AT HAND.-Thc dead g.
lock between the two Houses of Congress
over the Appropriation bills was broken
on Wednesday, and the way was then
opened for final adjournment within a
few days. After months deliberation
the last conference Committee on the Leg
islativc Appropriation bill agreed upon all
the points in controversy except two. One
of these related to the salary of the Pres
ident of the United States, and the other
to that Of Members of Congress. The
conferees on the part Of the House desired
to change the law so as to make the salary
of the President spa, 900 year, instead
Of $50 900, the sum to which it was raised
by the act of 1873. This the Senate re-
fused to accede to, but offered to appro-
pirate sufficient amount for pay of the
President ut the present rate until the 4th
of March next, leaving the salary Of the
next President to be determined by Con-
gress at its next session. The House OBJ
jected to this arrangement, on the ground
that there would probably be less chance
of retrenchment at the next session.
In adopting the policy of making
horizontal reduction of pay, extending
through all departments of the Govern
ment, the House was forced of course to
include the salaries of its own members.
The conference committee having re-
ported the disagreement to their respective
bodies, the Senate voted unanimously to
insist upon its amendments, and the
House passed resolution to recedc.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

The Westminster Democratic Club will
hold meeting this Saturday evening at
the junction Of Main street and Pennsyl-
vania Avenue. An arch Of gas jets will
be thrown over the stand and the names
Of TiIden and Hendricks viii be exhibited
in characters Of FIRE. The meeting viii
be addressed BY Messrs- Joseph NJ. Parke,
]. J. Baumgartner and B. Frank Grouse
Let there be large attendance.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

SroSE Roam IrgNs. The SAMMY Side Sab,
bath School, at Erb's school house, will hold
grand centennial celebration, on Saturday
August 10th, in beautiful grove hear the
school house, belonging TO Jacob Marker,
ESQ.,, one mile south Of Wiest's mill, miles
west Of Groves mill and ! miles east OF May,
berry. The Silver Run cornet Band w,ll
enliven the occasion with music, and refresh
ments will be had in abundance.
Some Of our farmers in this vicinity finished
their blowing last week, aud others will finish
this week.
There will be an abundant corn crop in this
locality, and apples also ARE promising large
crOp.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

The Philadelphia Times recently jocu-
larly intimated, that, possibly, Mr.. Til
den's letter of acceptance had gone to the
dead letter Office; whereupon the third as
sistant Postmaster General writes to the
Times that no such letter had been re-
ceived at that office. The dead letter
Office must be finished in rercle antique.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

See first page for the speech of Hon.
Charles b. Roberts, and the letters of
Messrs Tilden and Hendricks On the
fourth page, we publish the letter of Mr..
Joseph Pulitzer, in reply to Carl Sclrurz.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

Gen. Butler is irrepressible. He has
caused to be written letter signed by
1900 names, asking him to be candidate
for Congress in the Lowell Massachusetts
district and he consents to run.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

The journals Of New York arc as bad
over Vanderbilt's condition as those Of
Georgia ever we're over Stephens Every
change is noted and duly published each
morning.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

The Baltimore Daily Ne'os devotes
chapter to "the Boots and Gloves of Bal
timore Gentlemen" Editorial topics must
be growing scarce. Suppose you try your
hand on the curve and tint Of their finger
nails, and the arch of their eye brows
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

1t is good sign for Tilden, that all the
leading Republican orators and oracles are
in bad temper, abusive and vituperatiye.
They are as cross as bear which has lost
her cubs.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

The Centreville, Nd Observer made its
appearance in a new suit on Tuesday.
Busted keeps his paper up to the times,
especially in the local department, which
is the most prominent feature in country
journal.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

The President has renominated A. M.
Clapp to be Public Printer, notwithstand
ing the irregularities discovered in that de-
partment Of the public service.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

Gen. Benjamin Harrison has been nom
mated for Governor of Indiana by the
Republicans in place Of Godlove S. 0rth,
retired from the ticket, on account of CON-
plications concerning Venezuela claims.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

CHuRcn or THE ASCENSION, WEsTAINsrgR
On Sunday last in this Church, the new set
of Altar Vessels, for Holy Communion, was
used for the first time. Il consists OF the
Chalice, the Paten, the Ciborium, and the two
Cruets for wine and water. All are made
exceedingly heavy in weight, of the best grade
of silver, lined with gold and adorned with
few jewels. The engraving aud ornamentatlon
of the vessels is very rich and beautiful The
set was made in New York, from the silver
and gold which was offered in this church on
last Easter Day. The estimated value is
5000
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

Well, the letters of acceptance from
Messrs. Tilden aud Hendricks have come
at last Are the Republicans satisfied I?
We rather think they would have been
better satisfied if they had not written at
Ill ------
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

The Democratic watch-iiros are burning
brightly in Carroll county. Tilden and
Hendricks clubs are forming 10 vuriou.
parts Of the county. A hickory pole was
raised at Patapsco Station, on Saturday
another is to DO raised at Mechanicsville
smother at Bird Hill, and another Al
Uniontown. The old fire Of Democracy
Is rekindlsd, and these meetings are proof
af;,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

Pic NIos.-The ladies' of Pleasant Valley
will hold a pic mic this afternoonand evening,
in Albaugh's Grove, for charitable purpose.
band Of music will be present. li.
A pic mic will be held in Clabaugh's woods,
Taneytown, on Tuesday, the 22d instant, for
the benefit of st. Joseph's Church. Meals
furnished on the grounds. Prices celebrated
band, from Frederick, win be in attendance.
A Sunday School Festival will be held al
Deer Park Chapel on Saturday, August 10Th
Addresses will be made by several persons,
and the Mt. Pleasant Band will discourse
some Of its choicest pieces.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

The New York SIN, of Wednesday,
published letter from Charles Francis
Adams, and another from General Franz
Sigel, announcing their intention to sup
port Tilden.
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Notice to Creditors.
NO. Isls EQUITY

NO. 1918 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Joseph Ruby, Trustee, vs.. David II. Leiste,
and wife.
NOTICE is hereby given to the creditor.
Nof David II. Lester who were such On
the 9th day Of January, A. d.. 1876, 10 fle
their claims properly proven aud authentiea.
ted with the Clerk OF the Circuit Court for
Carroll county 10 Equity, on or before he
10th day Of October, next
W, BAUMGARTNER, Auditor.
August 4, 1876. aug 1874
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WESTERN MARYLAND CoLLEGE.-We have
received the catalogue of this institution for
1876. We are pleased to learn that the
number Of students for the collegiate year,
which begins ON September 9th, promises to
be greater than ever before. The location
of this college presents very great induce.
ments to parents and guardians it is only 33
miles from Baltimore by the Western Mary.
land Railroad, with FIVE trains each way daily
during six months of the year, and three
daily during the remainder OF the year; the
country surrounding it is high and healthy !;
our citizens intelligent and enterprising and
the city has seven churches so that almost
alldenominations can be accommodated. The
Professors in the College are gentlemen OF
well.known ability, and their thoroughness in
each department is acknowledged. All our
citizens should feel pride in this institution
and do everything looking to its success.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

VIZ lag payers Of District No. 4. F;nks.
~ burg District, ara hereby no,;esd ~,
ssl taxes unpaid for the years is5s. is1a . ma
ie.e, must be paid on or before tbe e., NV a...
y November next, or suit win poS;,;voiy ~ ~
s.g ia, JESSE LONG,
Colleefor
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Sunday School Festival

h LIRE will be Festival at Deer Park
,re,o Snape. on Saturday, Aagust isth, com.
M PIsa y = oe'oek IN the morning. The
nnmher a " Band has been engaged. A
Craans =, Speakers will be present. Ice
'hs abe benefit ,a Of the School all are Invited
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

Ok SATURDAY last, the stockholders of the
Calvert College Educational Society, New
Windsor, elected the following Trustees -
Job Hibberd, l.. n. Snader, David =. Smel-
ser, Jeremiah Bale, Solomon $. Ecker, FL.
hanau Stouifer and l.. p SlngluG.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

Mr.. Bob McAllister and Mr.. c. Irving
Ditty, two Radical Domosthenean stump
ers, are doing the pyrotechnics for the
campaign 10 Baltimore at the ward meet
ings.
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L. O. O. F..
/. .. Q. f.
49, 60 ~
Grand Excursion
TO THE MOUNTAINS.
Blue Ridge, Cumberland Valley,
AND THE
POTOMAC RIVER.

SALEM LODGE No. 60, !. 0. 0. +. will
~ hive an Excursion to Williamsport, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10Th, 1876.
All Odd Fellows and their families, aud the
public, are cordially invited to unite. Mem.
bars will have an opportunity to lunch at
Williamsport where stay of nearly hours
will be made. Train will stop at Hagers,own
two hours. Two Bands of Music will be in
attendance. Round Trip Tickets 81. Chill,
dren so cents.
The Train leaves Reisterstown at 3. So a. M.
patapseo eli, Westminster I, Wakefield I. IL,
New Windsor 7.22, Linwood 1850, Union
Bridge ,1.i2. Arrive at Williamsport at 10
a. IN. Leave Williamsport at 40 D. m, ar.
rive at Hagerstown at 200 p. m. Leave
hiagerstown at 400 p. m. Arrive at Blue
Ridge at $50 p. m. Leave Blue Ridge al
$50. Arrive at Westminster AT 7.45 n m
Reisterstown 1886. aug l2.at
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PHospnArE WoREs BuRSgD. On Thursday
night the Phosphate Works of Messrs. J. j..
Smith 4 Co., New Windsor, were destroyed
by fire, together with all the machinery and
contents. Origin ofthe fire unknown, insured
for $500.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1876-08-12

Persons who last week thought "the
backbone Of the heated term was broken, >
beg leave to revise their conclusion this
week.