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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-01-11

ST. LENo.-This excellent Legerde-
maini>t and Ventriloquist gave two en-
hlbitions of his art a, the Society,s Hall
IN our village on Monday and Tuesday
nights last, but owing to the severity
Of the weather and the difficulties OF
iocomoiion. the attendance was small.
The performances. however, showed
no lack Of endeavor on the part of the
Professor and were fully up to his usual
high standard of excellence as a practi-
Ger of the BLACK Art" At the con-
elusion Of Tuesday nights entertain
ment, So. Leno announced that he in
tended to make 81. Mary's his perma-
nent home and the announcement was
greeted with warm applause by his au-
dIenee. He contemp!a,es buying farm
On the Pa'uxent and settling down upon
n
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-01-11


= The Presidents menace "that he
win have peace. il he has to fight for
it," while well calculated 10 excite un-
easiness, should frighten no oae-bu,
should create an intense determination
on the part Of every lover OF his coun.
try to prepare for resistance TO all iur,h.
or cncroachments upon the Ccnsti,u-
tional Rights of the States and the Peo-
pie.
There can be no virtue in further sub
mission 10 Executive aud other ronss.
such as have been committed and are
IN contemplaiion-especially when the
President has the eiirontery 10 COMM,
them as the representative of party.'
at the instance Of such men rs Cham.
berlain and Patterson. OF South Carroll.
ma. Wells, kellegy and Packard, Of Lou
i>iana, aud others Of that ilk, of the most
Infamous characters.
II would be well tor the people IL the
press would labor necessarily for a
grand revival of patriotism, such rs in.
spired our fathers OF one hundred wears
ago.
II the foul schemes laid for the sub
version OF the liberties of the people
are successful now, there will be no.
regeneration OF them but in blood: and
the pos,erity of the fathers OF 1915 can
not tail TO execratc their craven spirit
when they compare them with our
fathers Of ire.
The great moHied interests sf the
country are mainly relied spon by the
conspirators to prevent resistance to-
the consummation OF their bold, vile
fraud. lfthese interests combine with
the bold, bad men in power, to further
the success Of their frauds. the sun OF
liberty may 60 down, but the wealth Of
the country will 90 with il.
But trust the memory of our Carroll
Of l776 and many other unselfish pa
triots Of like spirit aud wealth through
out the country will sink into insignif-
canoe this reliance of the bold conspi-
rators.
Poverty, with Constitutional Liberty
is infinitely better than Wealth, with
Bondage.
Very respectfully,
john +. DENT.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-01-11
{ Correspondence Of the Beat on. }

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 8, 1877.
The next House will organize with
IA Democrats and 1873 Republicans.
This does not include the Representa-
tives from Florida, Louisiana and South
Carolina, as the Clerk will follow the
usual precedent by refusing to place the
names of members elect on the Roll,
where two delegations appear, each GER
titled to by a rival Governor. There is
only one way to declare HAYES elected
President of the U. S. and that is the
way of fraud, usurpation and violence
from bayonets. Senator Ferry has made
strong point against himself, and in
favor OF the Democrats, in deciding that
he has no authority TO declare which of
the messengers from the disputed States
is entitled to mileage. The point is that.
if he confesses his want of authority to
decide question involving at this time
the insignificant sum of a few hundred
dollars. how can he assume the authority
to decide the mighty stake Of the Pres
idency: Truly the way of the trans
gressor is hard. That Bull-dozing Chand-
Ter las he is called here) notified the Re.
turning Boards and their confederate
to throw every obstacle in the wav OF
the House Investigating Committee and
not TO answer their questions, when the
truth of the frauds might be elected, is
quite plain to every person here, and
the country will soon see that he is Lol-
STEERING up Wells, Anderson and the rest
OF the rascal!y crew in Louisiana, whose
very names have become the synonyme
of corruption and crime. Grant, up to
few weeks ago, fully deserved the
cognomen Of The Silent" Sphinx-like
he would listen, but never talk. To the
surprise Of many he has suddenly be-
come loquacious and has said THAT he
does not spprehend any trouble here
on March 4th next" If he does not
intend to make trouble BY forcing Hayes
in the White House, why did he hurry
U. 5. troops to this city in such large
numbers: He now talks because he
wants to conceal his plans Of war against
the liberties Of the people. Being IN
possession Of the Capital on the next 9Th
OF March. with seryile Senate at his
disposal. he expects the people will quiz
city submit to the Inauguration Of Hayes
fog the sake Of peace. II the American
people will quietly submit to this pro-
gramme, carried out BY such unscrupu-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-01-11

THE MAv-BENNErr DIFFICULTY
The New York papers during the past
week, with the exception of the Heraic
which has not referred to the matter al
all, have been loaded with accounts
Of the May-Bennett difficulty, but the
details notwithstanding are very me a re
if not contradictory, and are OH the us
ual sensational order of the metropoli.
tan press. The facts appear to be that
Bennett, while under the influence OF
liquor, visited the house of DR.. Nav.
the father of the young lady to whom he
was betrothed, and while there behaved
with great indecorum. A Young son OF
the DIR. resented the improperly by as
sailing Bennett with a cowhide on the
streets. Bennett sent May challenge
which was accepted, and the parties
subsequently met for satisfaction under
the code due,lo at some point in Del
aware. Pistols are supposed to have
been the weapons and all that Is at pres
ent known of the result is, that Bennett
is not hurt and that May has been seri-
ously wounded. Whilst it NAV not
be gainsayed that May is game, it may
be doubted whether, after this, cowhid-
ing man of Benefits pluck and nerve
will ever become very popular amuse-
ment.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-01-11

THE GALLowS.-Thc Governor has
signed and ISSUED to Mr.. VIM. n. War;
sheriff OF Charles county. his warrants
s'r the execution Of James Henry But.
ier' ahas Charles Henry Simpson, and
Charles Wilson, alias Martin Henry.
convicted of the murder Of John w.
Everett at the November Term 1876 of
the Circuit court OF said county, and
sentenced by the court to be hanged.
The execution will take place a, Por.
Tobacco on the 9th day of February
next.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-01-11

TIRE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. copious Wash.
ington correspondence this week-to be
continued hereafter, al least during the
unsettled condition Of our prc.lden tiaI
quarrcls.--so fully covers all point. OF
interest connected Herewith and with
congressional proceedings, that we do
not feel ourselves called upon to ampli-
~ 10 any considerable extent on the sit
nation in our present paper. Though
still considering the outlook TO be favor
able to a peaceful solution Of our diff
culties, We are far from advising any
letting up IN the situation or any letting
down in watchful vigilance and prepar-
alton as to the reported and accredited
revolutionary designs of Grant and the
radical senatorial junto which is egging
him on to mischief. "Forewarned, fore
armed" II does Grant no injustice 10
treat him as bitter, reckless partisan,
barboring lawless designs against fair
and peaceablc settlement of the presi-
dental succession, and il can do the coun-
try no harm to provide by organization
while there is yet time to checkmatc
possible attempts at usurpation BY the
radical ruling oligarchy Of the Senate.
We therefore invest heartily in all the
meetings held on the Sth OF January.
instant. They show, beyond a perad-
venture, that whilst democrats and con-
scrvativcs intend to obey the law them
selves, they intend also 10 make every
body else obey it, including Grant, his
office-holders, the Senate, the army and
the navy. The American people have
not yet parted with their right TO COM
mand their own country and their de-
termination may now be regarded as
nnmistakab that their will. as embodied
in the law of the land, shall be main
tanned against all corners, even to the
hazard of war.
No reports are yet in from any Of the
Congressional Committees which were
sent South To interview the election re-
%ssns in the disputed States. What
these reports will unfold is. of course,
at present anknowA and it is impossible
at this time 10 forecast what reception
they will meet with from the diTercnt
Houses Of Congress. If there is to be
conflict at all, il will outcrop upon
their presentation to the House and
Senate. La the meanw lille, let the
country, while keeping its powder dry,
hope for a peaceful deliverance and
congratulate itself that the disputed
States" one and all, whether counted
IN or out for Tildcn, are in a fair way
TO escape carpet-bag and Returning
Board rule in the future, Florida having
already escaped it and the redemption
at South Carolina and Louisiana being a
mere matter of time and now depending
on the voluntary payment of taxes by
the property holders of these States to
the uSurPing governments OF Chamber
lain and Packard.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-01-11

OPEN TIDE wArER.-Where is the
boasted enterprise Of our capitalists !:
Is itentirely exhausted q Is II employed
in The Political ehicsnesy Of the times
instead OF entering The legitimate field
Of profit SO plainly sisibIe to all at the
present moments Only reflect that no
obstruction to navigation BY ice ever oc-
ours between the open harbor Of st. Ma
rvs or Point Lookout and the lower
Chesapeake Bay railroad connections
with the South. Remember, also. that
the distance from Point Lookout to the
line Of the Baltimore and Potomac Rail-
road is only sixty miles and that the
grading cfthe Souiiern Maryland ReiE-
rood is completed four lifths of the dis
lance and that an insignificant amount
Of capital, properly directed, will com
plete- this most important outlet within
few months, and thus secure, to the
country, North and West, uninterrupted
communication by way of the cities of
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washing
ton with the South by the shortest pos
sible route ! Moreover, the terminus
of the Southern Maryland Railroad, inn
mediately within the heart of the most
valuable and extensive oyster deposits
and wild-fowl feeding grounds, a full
supply Of these delicacics, as well as
the finest fish Astounding in these wa
tiers, would always be within reach OF
these cities and the outside world. The
great West, through the Pennsylvania
and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroads,
the former by her connection with the
Baltimore and Potomac and Northern
Central and the latter by her Metropol-
itan Branch with which the Southern
Maryland will be in direct connection
on its completion to Washington city.
We are not among those who advocate
Railroad ventures or speculations o!
doubtful success. Quite the reverse.
When such an opening for profitable in
vestmcnt, however, is patent, coupled
with the great and general good to be
promoted, We would be lacking in our
duty as public journalists if we failed to
give hint at least to our friends at the
seat of Government and Baltimore CITY
which may enable them in the near flu
ture to avoid the difficulties they are at
present laboring under.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-01-11

The POPULAR VorE.-The .Ne,r
York World shows that the net popu-
lar majority Of Tilden over Hayes is
2jo,1s3. 1t also says that the demo-
cratic party polled $50, 1893 more votes in
1876 than at the presidential election in
'72. This fguration presents an ugly
look TO people who propose to count
Hayes in by the bayonet.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-01-11

SCARLET FEvER.-Thrs disease has
lately made its appearance in the
Factory district Of our ecuntys and,
though confined at present to one iami-
~. is showing unusual msiignancy, Mr..
Geo. B. Dent, OF ST. Georges. having
lost three children by it within the past
week. We are gra:ifed to learn that
another child Of Mr.. Dent who had
taken the disease is now cow alescins
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-01-11

DssArfos-During Christmas week
q ssmber q the friends Of Rev. Jo-
iseph w. Murphy united in getting up
a pleasant and timely surprise for him.
in the form Of . wagon load Of supplies
Tor his store room and llrder. To them.
one and Ill. unexpectedly to Col. Crane.
who in person delivered the articles, he
begs to return thus publicly his sincere
thanks.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-01-11

ORPHANS AND COMMISSIONERS
CoURr.-Both these Courts were in
session on Tuesday last. In the form
er, (all the judges presently no bust
ness Of public general interest was
transacted. In the latter body (Mcssrs
Foxwell. Fenwick. Davis ard Alvey
present,) w. II. Ford was appointed
Constable in place Of J. P. Greenwich
resigned.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-01-11
From the Prince Georgian
LETTER FROMCOL. JNO. DENT
MILESTONE, ST. MARY's COUNTY,
nrrsubsy C6fk 1SS

MILESTONE, ST. MARY's COUNTY,
December 26fh, 1876.
Editor Of the Prince Georgian,
CPper Marlborough:
DEAR SIR notice near the close OF
an editorial paragraph, IN your issue OF
the 22d OF December, you use the fol-
lowing language:
"We could rejoice still more in the promised
prosperity, which the Democratic victory should
ensure Us, sure that we would not lie
forced, At the point Of the onet To reIinquish
the fruits Of that victory"
Excuse me for suggesting that no
such apprehension should be INDUCED
in for moment. They are reflections
upon the manhood and patriotism Of the
people who elected Tilden and Hen
bricks by such an overw helming major
ity, as we'll as upon the honest, conser-
vative people OF the whole country
In the issue at stake no frauds can de-
feat the will and rights Of determined
people. The love OF liberty and JUS
tice, which dominates in the American
people, will never submit to such fraud
as that sought to be perpetra,ed upon
them.
Instead ofexpressing apprehensions of
such character, the honest, patriotic
press throughout the country should
warn the conspsr ators OF the consequent
ees OF their contemplated crimes, and
seek to infuse lifsuch infusion be nee ded)
into the hearts Of the people the same
spirit that led them TO take up arms,
under infinitely less provocaiion, against
the Entertainments Of hundred years
ago.
Submission to the contemplated crime
would be an abandonment Of all the
nights dear TO an American Freeman
The bare thought of submission should
be secuted as too tame and subseryient
Tor any but the most sIavish vassslaye.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-01-11

FLORIDA STATE ArrAIRs.-Covern-
or Drew, the democratic governor elect
OF Florida, has been peaceably ,nau-
eurated, and the Legislature is demo-
cratic in both branches. A new Re-
turning Board now takes the place oil
the old one and will make thorough
recanvass Of the presidential vote OF
the State.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-01-11

To CoRREspoSDESrs.-"Toa Lock-
e. poetieal contributions, has been
received and will be published in our
next issue. as will also q com municafiop
on politiealtopics and an original Enigma.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-01-11
Notice Of Examination for Teach.
trs' Certificates.
OFFICE OF BOARD OF SCHOOL
COMMISSIONERS

ST. MARY's County, Mn.
Leonardtown, Jan. II, 1877.
THERE will be an examination in
; Leonardtown, at the school house
OF Mr.. A. A. Drury. on THURSDAY,
JAN. 18TH, If fair If not. then on the
lst fair day thereafter.
Meeting Of School Board at same time.
Examination TO begin promptly at l0..
A. NJ, and to conclude, If possible, the
same day. II necessary, the examine
ton will be continued the next day.
Teachers whose certificates have ex-
pred are required 10 attend to be ex-
amined for renewal Of same.
BY order.
GEO. THOMAS,
Secretary.
Jan. II, fS17-ot.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-01-11
MARRIED.

On the the End inst, by Rev. Geo. ". Berry
ut the residence OF the brides father. Cap, VIII
LIAM c. FoXWELL to Miss DoRAH j., only
daughter of John W. Wrighison Esar
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-01-11

THURSDAY MORNING, Jar,.ry iisA, 1871.
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Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-08-02
lNwoOp.


&C. C. Wolf, OF Rochester, Is In
town visiting his brother.
Singing ut the M. f. church last
Sunday by J. McMaster. =
The ball last Friday night at the
hall was very enjoyable affair.
Gently jumped into well and killed
herself, to escape the Ill treatment OF
her parents.
Splendid weather with occasional
showers and corn is looking quite
promising.
Business Is rather dull at present
owing to the strike as the farmers
cannot sell any wheat. h
|. The hogs OF Lafayette are dying
off with malady as fatal as hog
cholera, but not so sudden. This is
sad-for the owners OF pork.
That new barn OF James Boggs'
that Nelson Norton painted is pro-
nounced by all who has seen it to be
the finest In the county.
I'VE doubt not. but what young
ladies have a right to make sport of
strangers who happen to come into
town but 1t certainly shows a de-
PRAYED nature. go
We have young lady in town
that has her washing out by four
o'clock in the morning. Young men
take notice and govern yourselves
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-08-02
MAxINKUCKEE.

-"Old Liner is afflicted with boils.
-Threshing has commenced In
dead earnest.
Everybody has something to say
about the strikers.
Mr.. Allen Stephens and D. Wolf
will attend school at Star City.
-Jordon Jones is on his particular
left ear because its a girl.
There is quite a number at the
club house, but we were unable to
ascertain the names OF the parties.
Mr.. Louden. Mr.. Jones, and Miss
Jones, are attending the teachers
Normal in Plymouth.
Boys, how often does Blue Mon
day come? Ask Allen Stephens. or
Frank Nichols.
Mr.. Mcfarland while running
fell and hurt his knee, consequently
hobbies with cane.
Islander is on the go somewhat
in this vicinity, or has been for the
past month. but we haven't felt any
effects OF 1t.
RUTHERFoRD.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-08-02
work was because he was sick.

work was because he was sick.
Distrust fair complexioned girls
with wide mouths.-Figaro. When
was Figaro in Knox?
Every man is the architect OF
his own fortune. Tom Whitmore
says lie would like to draw" a for
tune.
As Fisher was carrying a ham
home Monday evening which was
marked s !, man remarked; "you
must have large family to eat 81
pounds and ounces"
Henry took her home Sunday
night, and as she babe him goodbye
he asked: Are you not going to in
vite me in?" "Iwould, but the coal
oil is all gone" she replied.
W. W. Hills front gate presents a
singularly sagged down appearance
which is rather surprising. as Fred is
the only bashful young lady about
the house.
A minister recently said that he
had but little sympathy for men who
did not go to, church regularly.
Those are tho very men on whom he
should cast his sympathy.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-08-02

Mr.. G. A. Ravens OF the Musical
Institute is an znthor OF considerable
distinction. He has laid on our table
a number OF musical compositions
among which we notice a serenade OF
rare beauty entitled ~Shine Softly,
the words and music being composed
by him. It is quartette. Another
is four part song for mixed voices
entitled "GaiIy we Ride" which is a
spirited composition. Two songs
which should have place among
the best gospel songs Of the day are
Beautiful River Of Life, and Beau
tiful Land on High" Each is a solo
and chorus, and we may say are
among the most harmonious and
soul stirring melodies that are to-day
extant. This Is the unanimous YER
dict OF those who have heard them in
Plymouth. 1t is quite certain that
this superb music, which has taken q
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-08-02

The Orbit thinks that was good an
swer which was given to vestryman
who was always expressing his anxiety
for more snap, in his rector's sermons.
Perhaps" he said, ''there would be a
little more snap in me if there were more
in those whom serve for Christ's sake. /"
When half the congregation, says the
Orbit. have not snap enough 10 get up be
times on Sunday, and bring themselves
and their families TO church; when they
have not the snap to keep all that depends
on them, up TO the mark; when six Oh
eight vestrymen have not snap enough 70
see that subscriptions and pew rents are
duly collected aud current expenses met
punctually; when the snap of an entire
congregation fails TO impress them with
the selfTespcct sufficient to sustain rec
tors effort by some effort on their part
to give life TO services and reality TO all
forms of parochial work, then what won,
der II the only snap In the rector be that
OF broken spirit, from which nothing
can restore him TO elasticity und vigor
but new spirit in his pensioners.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-08-02

We had the pleasure OF meeting
Walter s. Smith, on our recent trip.
Mr.. Smith Is now engaged in the
conduct OF Normal at Greenfield.
He is the former Superintendent Of
Marion county, and the man who had
the grit to prosecute the Superin-
tendency case through the Supreme
Court, finally resulting in the setting
aside OF the unconstitutional amend
ment passed by the Legislature OF
1876, and putting the law authoriz-
Ing the Office OF County Superintend-
ent squarely on its feet. To do this
Mr.. Smith had to spend about nine
months Of his time besides his cash
outlay, which amounted to over 500.
A part Of this has been returned to
him, and to-day he is only out his
time and $26-no small aggregate for
. poor man. to say nothing OF his be-
ing thrown out Of employment. Mr..
Smith Is one of the best men on the
footstool and il his fellow teachers in
Indiana do not do something hand
some in compensation for his meal
culable good done to the cause OF
education, they will disgrace them
selves. A most fitting reward would
be to elect him Superintendent OF
Public Instruction a position for which
he has eminent qualifications. We
don't know his politics, but politics
should cut no figure in this affair,
and If our educational people see the
name OF Walter s. Smith on any
ticket they ought to vote for him.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-08-02
DANBURY NEWS.

Ground hogs
The coal strikers are striking.
Epitaph for G.. Vile lies now.
Step by step one goes long way
Especially Frank Singler.
John Green says he was not the
first to ask to see her home.
Saving is the road to fortune
But 1t is a rough one.
Every freight train on the Pitts
burgh road Is afreight to come
through.
Think of ease but work on. Leslie
West says he thinks Of ease and for
gets the work.
Stark county mosquitoe nests are
being searched for the bones OF lost
children.
After Earl Reed Is tired OF hoaing
potatoes nothing seems to rest MIN
more than to dig over a few square
rods ofgreen sward in search OF bait
Center street boarding house,
Are you alone, my dear?" aYes
honey" Old gentleman standing
near. -...... ........- ~
Pharis was not on the strike Tues
day. He says the reason he did not