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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19
An International Congress and an Inter
national Code.

Why should men learn war any more ?
Why resort to manning, thrOat-cutiing aud
killing each other-to the burning Of
towns and cities and the rayagiug OF pro-
yinces, BY way Of settling international
disputes Is man still uhciyilized and in
state of barbarism? Is the boosted civil
lization Of the nineteenth century all a
myth, and has man progressed scarcely
beyond the savage state, despite the spread
of knowledge and all the means and APP
pliances Of civilization and christianity ?
Let current history answer these inferno
gatories, and il viii answer them to the
shame and confusion Of all nations, even
of the most advanced and enlightened Of
the whole earth. The science of govern
ment, though i has developed but slowly,
is tolcrably well understood, as among the
citizens Of any particular country, or as
applied to the rule Of any people. But,
among nations, there is no universal law
or generally accepted code, for the regula-
ton Of their intercourse with each other.
There are treaty stipulations and diploma
tic intercourse for the regulation of com
merce between them, but no high tribunal
of final resort, no umpire but that Of the
sword. The embarrassing complications
which arose between our own government
and that of Great Britain, growing out Of
our interneeine war, were referred to a
high commission, chosen for the purpose,
and settled satisfactorily. How much
better was this mode of settlement than a
resort to arms. What that commission
effected as between the governments of
Great Britain and the United States,
might be done for all the nations Of the
earth, if tribunal clothed with the re-
guisite power and authority, were estab-
lished for. the purpose. There are prinei-
pies of government embodied in what is
known as the Law Of Nations, common to
all countries alike, but they have never
been so generally understood or so well
defined aud accepted as to be compacted
into eoaa for the settlement of the con-
flicting claims of the great powers of the
earth. Is it not practicable, through a
Congress Of Nations, to establish a tri-
bunal which shall have jurisdiction in all
international questions, aud that such
questions shall be settled by an interna-
tional code, so that there may no longer
be any need of an appeal to the arbitra-
ment Of arms? 1t seems to US, with our
crude notions upon this subject, that there
are no insuperable obstacles to such an
arrangement between the principal mara
time nations, at least, and that something
Of the sort is among the possibilities of the
near future in this age Of progress and
development
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

-, An atrocious crime is reported in Streator.
ILL.,, supposed to be the result of the recen,
coal troubles at that place The places of
the miners who struck some time ago were
hlied by new men, but subsequently most al
the old hands were taken back, only one
hundred Of the new ones being retained. For
a time the jealousy Of the old hands was such
that they were kept separate from the Others.
but lately both have been allowed to mingle'
on Monday arsenic was put into the dinner
baskets q the new men, and sixty Of them
were made dangerously sick by poison. On
tuesday, under careful mediea treatment.
all the victims we're Out Of danger except Six
who remained in precarious condition.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19
The Fall ElsetIon..

IL Is rather early to take up the pre-
liminaries Of the ensuing fall elections, but
some men prefer to avail themselves Of
the advantage, il there be any advantage,
in an early start. The Baltimore Gazette
says Some Of the candidates FOR the
Democratic nomination are already organ
iziug their forces quietly in the wards, and
the struggle over some Of the Offices gives
every indication of close and exciting con
tests. The mayoralty candidacy has al
ready aroused much interest among poll
tieians, and the friends Of the several can
didates are making careful survey of the
situation and prospects The present iu-
eumbent, Hon. +. C. Latrobe, will again
be a candidate. Colonel Geo. p. Kane is
also named as leading candidate, together
with Charles G. Kerr, ex-Mayor Robert
7. Banks, VIM. A. Stewart, DR.. Milton
n. Taylor aud General r. H. Carr
For the office of sheriff the most lucra-
tive gift 10 the list Of municipal positions,
the three candidates most prominently
mentioned are Alfred +. Smyrk, assistant
health commissioner, Of the sixth ward;
Colonel Philip NJ, SnOwdeu, of the nine
teenth, and Henry Seim, of the tenth ward,
now a member of the First Branch.
The city ourveyorship coatest promises
a lively triangular contest between Simon
J. Martenet, the present Incumbent; Chas.
p. Kahler and ]. Z. Sudles.
For the State Seuatorship of Baltimore
city the names of John P, Poe, John 7.
Ford, Hon. Robert MrNIcLane and Isidor
Rayner are mentioned
For the House of Delegates the aspirants
are numerous.
For the State COMPREHENSIVE Colonel
jump, Of Talbot, is mentioned as proba-
bic candidate, also Thomas J. Heating,
Esq. of Queen Annes county. Colonel
WOOlford, the present incumbent, it is I'M
derstood, will not be candidate for re-
election.
The reform dodge of the Republicans at
the election two years ago did much to-
ward creating discussion in the ranks Of
the Democracy at that time The presi-
dental contest, however, thoroughly re-
united the party, and there is every reason
to believe that if good men are nominated
the Democrats will be successful in the
City and State.
The plan Of the Republican campaign
has not yet been determined upon, but it
seems probable that the "reform dodge"
will again be brought into play, That re-
form-true reform-aud economy will be
watchwords in the campaign, is not to be
doubted; and that they will be demanded
by the people, as far as it is compatible
with the public welfare, is equally GER
tain, and to be desired.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

TIE PENINSULA PEACH .CRop.-If
the peach crop on the Peninsula should
amount to seven millions of baskets, as it
is computed it will, the peach growers will
discover that the business has been slight
ly overdoue, and that there is no remunera-
tive market for their produce. In that
event prudence would dictate to them to
turn their enterprise into some fresh chan
mel. A general failure of the peach crop
would impoverish so many of the people
Of that region, nearly all Of whom are
engaged more or less in the culture that
it would be felt as great calamity.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19
NO. IGsG EnIlIrY


In The Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Doniel Vondersmith, et ais, Va + r. 9
Nottingham, ct ais.
ORDERED this 18th day of Nav A n
~ 1877, that the sale Of the Real Esia,a -
the above cause, made and reported by Rob.
ert X. Boarman aud Charles I. Reiknider
Trustees appointed by the Decree passeJ IN
the above cause TO sell the same, be finally
ratified and confirmed, unless cause 10 liz
contrary be shown on or before the 10Th dax
|" June next provided copy of this order
DE inserted in some newspaper published in
Carroll county, Maryland, once week for
l I successive weeks previous to the l2th
day Of June next. ~"
iue Report states the amount of sale to bs
I'll ,499.9i. w VIC
FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk.
True eopy,-Test
may 1887 FRANK I. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

NOTICE is hereby given that the nbser;.
~ Der has obtained from the Orphans
Soart OF carroll county Letters of Admins.
NICHOLAS II. JENKINS.
,ate OF Carroll county, deceased. An nersons
having claims against the deceased. arc beroh,,
warned to exhibit the same with tho yonchs ,s.
thereof legally authenticated to the snbscr;I,as
on or before the 10Th day of December. is5S.
lney may otherwise by law be excluded fror,
AL oeheht OF said estate. Those indebted Are ,,,
requested to make immediate payment, y
,, Gl'en under my hand this 18th day Of NAV
ANNA II. JENKINS.
may iS-ft Administrators
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

TRAINERS AND CAKES.
Masou's Water, Soda. Tea, Corn Hin,
Oyster, Cream and other Crackers: Lemon
Cakes, Ginger, Spiced Novelty, Cocoanu,.
Almond, Citron, Fruit, Vanilla and Macca
rome Drops, Egg and Honey Jumbles. do
Fingers, Autumn Leaves, Duryea's Biscuits,
Oats Grits, Avena, BE-, for sale wholesale
and retail by Denton Gehr.
PLANTS. PLANTS. PLANTS.
Cabbage, Tomato and caulhower. For
sale by o. Reese, East End, Westminster.
II you want First. Glass Black Cloth Sui,
OF Clothes, call at j. I. Anders.
Mems and Boys Latest STYLE Fine NaeL;.
nav Hats, at very Low Prices. LAWYER i
Reayer.
The finest assortment of French and Eng.
lish Worsteads, at j. T. Anders'.
Ladies' Fine Kid Slpners and WALKING
Shoes from 90 cents and up, Mt Lawyer (
The Finest Assortment of Gold. Plated
Studs, Cuff and Collar Buttons, Nickel and
Gold-Plated Chaines, at j. I. Anders'
Mems Fine Caters, Centennial Low Cut
buckle Shoes, 6e., from 81 - and nm. Mt n
r. Depot LAWYER 4 Reayer "
:, Shirts and Underwear specially. at ]
T. Anders'. -
Mems and Boys Malaga Straw Hats. from
10 cents and up. First National Bank Build.
ing LAWYER 4 Reayer D
Call and see our Splendid Assortment Of
Neck Wear, of the Very Latest Styles, at ]
I. Anders'.
CENTENNIAL CLOTHING HOUSE.
Keep your eye on this il you want to save
money aad buy cheap.
Suits from $3.50 and upwards.
Pants /" LOO %
Vests " rs I"
Coats " 10
All kinds Of ready made clothing can be
bought low at II. Schenthals opposite the
W. NJ. X. II. depot, Westminster Md. If
II You want n Cheap and Nobby pair Of
Pants, call at J. +. Andersi.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

The Maryland fisheries have had most
Improbable seasea, this spring. The com
plant is genera, upon all the rivers, that
fewer shad and herring have been caught
than usual, and the number has been small
for years. If the Legislature does not
speedily adopt some effective legislation
upon the subject, our bay and river fish
cries will become worthless.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Tho Communion Of the Holy Supper OF our
lord will be celebrated IN Graee LUTHERAN ';,,',
Church, this city, on next Sunday morning,
ssryice commencing at lOl O'Clock service
also ia the evening at u o'clock, Prepare,
tory services and Confirmation will be he ~
an SATURDAY. evening, commencing at I, clk'
The Pastor will be assisted in these services
by the Rev. DIR. Brown, Of the lheolog'eA
Faculty of the Seminary at Gettysburg
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

The Baltimore San says sit is really
curious to notice sometimes what sort of
men think themselves fit, and are thought
by Others good enough, to be legislators
and law-givers for this State" If tia.
business were confined to Maryland, says
the Philadelphia Times, the rest of the
United States would be supremacy happy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

NOTICE Is hereby given that the sul's -,
~ Der has obtained from the Orpns ,.r
Court Of Carroll county Letters Testament
on the personal estate Of
NOAH ST0CKsDALE,
hate of Carroll county, deceased. All pei,' ~
having claims against the deceased, are ~
by warned 10 exhibit the same with we Wa
ers thereof legally authenticated 70 INC " ".
seriber on or before the lllh day Of Dcee,n,s.
1871; they may otherwise by law be exelui
debted are requested 10 make immediA'eP''
mont. i
:, Given under my hand this iiih dA' "
May, 1871.
may ls.4t Execuior'
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

Boss Tweed is still confined in Ludlow
street Jail. He is sick from an attack Of
diabetes, which is aggravated, according to
his physician, by anxiety of mind over the
result Of his petition for release, which the
Attorney General has not yet acted upon.
If he should be released he will be wit
ness against Peter B. sweeny in the city's
suit for s6,OOO,OOO, no part Of which can
be recovered without his assistance. His
release from confinement is expeeted about
the Eth Of June.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

Spot is new term on Change, and
means wheat or corr delivered on the spot,
or at the time Of sale, in consadistiDction
to grain sold 10 be delivered at some fd-
ture time. That is the meaning Of espot''
corn or wheat. II may serve the purposes
of those who deal in cereals, as well as any
other term, but it sounds rather silly to
use the word 10 such connection.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

1t is announced, on one hand, that the
reception of President Hayes in New
York, on Monday, was stiff and frigid, and
on the other, that he was greeted with
enthusiasm. People are at liberty to ac-
cept whichever statement suits them best.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

The Savings Bank at Meriden, Conn, was
robbed on Monday morning of $1,000 in in
municipal bonds and nearly $500 In cash
The secretary of the bank was called 10 the
front door by a man in carriage, who kent
MN M conversation while two confederNtes
opened the vault and stole the funds.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

Fort Stanley, Ontario, midway on the north
shore Of Lake Erie, was visited al Z o'clocI
on Tuesday morning by tidal wave about
hive feet high, which was ACCOMPANIED Inv ia
LOUD kissing noise. 1t was followed nj in.
terVals for an hour by smaller waves. a foo,
or more IN height. The lake was calm nnd
there was little wind at the time.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

The statue Of Pitz Greene Halleek, in Cen.
trail Park, New York, was unveiled on Tues.
day afternoon, in presence Of large and
distinguished assemblage. Ike Ceremonies
began with parade Of the Seventh Regi.
ment and Veteran Corps, which was reviewed
by President Hayes and General sherman
from The steps OF General james Grant vii.
son house. After the review a procession,
including the military, committee Of arrange
ments and invited guests, proceeded TO The
site of the statue. The programme consisted
OF music, an address by William Cullen Bry.
ant, the unyeihng Of the statue and its pre-.
sentaiion the city by President Hayes, the
Acceptance Of the statue by Mayor Ely, the
reading Of a poem by Whittier, and an adj
dress By Vim. Allen Butler.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

NO I7l7 EQUITY

IN the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
William A. McKellip aud Chas. 7. Reifsnider,
Trustees, vs.. John A. Macintosh
ORDERED this 18th day Of May, A. D..
~ 1871, that the sales Of the Personal
Property made and reported in the above
cause by William \. Mckcllip and Charles
+. Reiisnider, Trustees, under and by virtue
of deed of trust from John A. Macintosh
to them, bearing date December 10, 1875, and
recorded among the Land Records Of Carroll
county, be finally ratified aud confirmed. un.
less cause 10 the contrary be shown on or
before the 18th day Of June, next; provided
a copy OF this order be inserted in some news.
paper published in Carroll county, Maryland.
once week for three successive weeks pre-
vions to the lth day Of June, next.
The report states the amount Of sales of
personal property to be S2,39s.s7.
WIN. n. HAYDEN,
Judge Of the CT. Court.
True copy,-Test:
may 1851 FRASE T. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

Tho reunion Of the Methodist and
N ethodist Protestant Churches, was con-
sumated in Baltimore on Wednesday.
The two conventions then met in gen.
eral convention, when congratuIatory
speeches were made The separation &C.
Cured in 1858. The reunited body com
priaes membership Of 10000, and Is
well Supplied with presses, colleges, and
other institutions.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

USIoS Mills ITENs.-At the election held
at Silver Run, on Ascension Day, May 10Th,
for church officers, Absalom Koontz and +.
l. Yingling we're chosen as Elders, and Jonas
Froek, Levi Motter and Henry Koontz,
Deaeons Of the Reformed congregation (:
Samuel kesselring and Amos Bowman, FL.
ders; Henry Smith and William Myers.
Deacons Of the Luthern congregation.
A fewdays ago, while Mr. John Funk, re-.
siding near the Pa. line in this district, was
engaged in peeling bark, he was caught by a
falling tree and had his leg broken.
Mr.. Henry p. Myers, a resident of this
place, cut severe cash in his leg on Wednes.
day last while ehcpping wood in the woods
Owing to the cool, wet weather some of
the corn that was planted early rotted in the
ground. Some Of our farmers are planting
the second time.
The third game of base ball was played on
Ascension Day between the Union Mills and
the Frizzellsburg clubs at Mount Pleasant
The score stood Al to SO in favor Of the
Frizzellsburg club.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

Attorney General Devens, it is said, is
not at ease in the Cabinet, and cootem-
plates Withdrawal. This report from
Washington has been denied, but subse.
quently renfirmed. There is probably
something in il.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

Kellogg says there is hope for the Rad
ical party in the South yet, as the Ad-
ministration has announced its determine
ton to appoint only Republicans to Office.
The public Offices is the life Of the party;
without them it would perish.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19
LIGHTNINGRODS
CUCUMBER PUMP
NO l,ae EQUITY.

NJ. ll40 EQUf11
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County
Henry C. Bennett VS.. Virginia Z. Bennep
Widow, aud others.
this. 18th day Of May, A. y
~ 1877, that the sale made and repcctt. ..
~ the above cause by John Diehl ana ~
i. Reifsnider, Trustees, appointed " ~
decree passed in the above cause 10 seq Y.
land decreed to be sold, as appears BY w
third report Of sale, DO finally ratified y Z
confirmed, unless cause TO the eon'rsri y,
shown on or before the 10Th day Of ~
next provided copy Of this order be la's,lI
ed in some newspaper published % err, NJ
county, Maryland, once q week for thres !. Z
eessiye weeks previous to the I'm aN''
June next. l.
The report states the amount Of SAFE y Y
$33s.4I.
FRANK 7. SHAW, clerE,
True eopy,--Test; 80
may 1885, FaAxK T. SHAW, C'efA
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

President and Mrs. Hayes, accompanied hy
Secretary Schurz, Attorney General peypes
epd Postmaster General hey, arrived IN Nov
York on Monday. The psesidont aud seofo
iaries attended the annual banquet Of ne
Chamber Of Commerce the same evening. and
speeches were made by each.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

The Peoples Voice, at Rcisterstown,
advocates "the removal Of the Court House"
from TowsOntown to the belt" Wouldn't
it be better to let the Court House stand
where il is, AMI change the seat of gov
ernment?
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

The North Atlantic fleet will rendezyon.
at Port Royal, s. c., between the middle ~
June and LIST Of July, and after bcing in.
.sPec,ed and exercised by Rear Admiral fren.
chard will proceed North to avoid any risk
Of yellow fever. V'N ' '''N
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

4 cable dispatch announces that Bishop
Gibbons has boon appointed by the Pope co.
adldtor TO Archbishop Bayley, With right Of
sueeession TO that See. Dr.. Gibbons Is Of
present Bishop Of Riehmond, va, which See
will beeome paeant by his acceptance Of the
new appointment.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19
No. 1897 EOrITY

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
John 4. Smith and Chas. T. ReiEsnider.
Trustees, vs.. William Brandenburg.
ORDERED this 18th day of May, A. d.
~ 1917, that the sale made and reported in
the above cause by John 4. Smith and Chns
/. Reisnider, Trustees Of William Branden.
burg, by their third report of sale, be finally
ratified and confirmed, unless cause TO the
contrary be shown on or before the 10Th day
OF June, next provided "A copy Of this order
DC inserted Ia some newspaper Published in
Carroll county, Maryland, once week for
Three successive weeks previous to the llth
day Of June, next,
S959S7. W "
WIN, n. HAYDEN,
Judge of the CT. Court.
True copy
may i''St FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19
25 Acres, 3 ROOdS, and 81 PsrrhSdLa

The triangular lot Of land embraced b.,,..
the 18th and 10Th courses above Al 4.
prisiug about { ACRES, 2 RUODS M I
sold separately.
Also, all that tract Of Woodland, g,,s
aud lying in Corsica Neck, in Wid eg,,
and thus described, via: Beginning Al .s-,
near the Public School House. "a Co,-
Neck, and on the east side of the publis nd
a boundary Of Samuel I. Earles Iasl y
the land Of Mrs. Goldsborough; and rlr1,,
thence with the road north " sO. We, /
perches, north 30, east 81 perehes; uorA :
east 80 perches to boundary posi- And 81.
also corner Of Samuel I. EArles III
thence south % az, east Ito boapa,r
John u. HArper's land 50 perrhes, soglit b
SO', west 80 perches, and thence sou,A n
west % perches, to the beginning, eouai,,,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

A fire at s.. Stephen, N. b., Monday, de-.
stroyed the Watson House, the New Bruins.
WICK and Canada Railroad depot, several
other buildings and wharves, aud a quantity
OF lumber. The loss is estimated at 500, O01
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19

Thus tar, this season the Boston Lyceom
bureau has paid Henry Ward Beeehef 81, =.
800 as his portion Of the proceeds of dis
seasons lectures. II is better To be a lee.
turer than President
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-05-19
24O Acres, 8 Roods, ! pa,a

That portion Of the above ds.e,;t., /,
which lies south of the above menlj Mo-.
lie road and adjoining the land Of n, !
sci, embracing - Ve
6 ACRES ROOD, AND IS pgprr,
more or less, viii be sold separated,
There will be reserved Out Of nj ~
lnr's Hope Farm the Famiiy ~. s. y
thereon, comprising about one bslf -
Also, oil that tract Of land .,~,,-
lying In Corsica Neck, in said eo..,, 4. :
by the name of Hammond Farm : ~ ID
thus described, via; Beginning AZ a.
west corner on tie road 10 Reed, g.
the end Of the line between said lapd M
land known as ''Green's Lot" AMI ~.
thence north 10, east " perehes;.,s,n
go, east rs perches; then north ~ -.
perches; then north 5O9, west & b,,rI,..s I
north 500, east 70 s-l0 perches; thsrssi y. =
2s', east IL perches; south lOs. ea,i 10 !.
ches; south 20', west isl perebe, ~
perChcs; south h6o, east " perrhs, ~
49,, east 10 perches; south 81, east -
esi south ~, east 30 perches. sop,S n
east 20 percheS; south 25', east no ~,
south SGo as, west los perehes, so5,k !,
west GO perehes; south 7so, ives, "a ~.
north 800, east Is percbes; and theme -
27', west 1864 perches, to the hegr,,.
containing