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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22


Merry Christmas, the season Of JOY and
festivity is at hand. Time, in his unceasing
flight, again brings nigh this joyous festi-
val, each return Of which reyives in the
reflective mind the liveliest "reminiscences
Of by-gone days, Of childhood's golden
hours, when the step was light and elastic,
the young heart was glad, the spirits gay
and buoyant, aud hope spread bright and
cheering prospect before US. At each re-
currence ofthis time-honored period, when
al are cheerful and happy, our thoughts
naturally revert to the scenes and friends
of cur youth, aud memory fondly lingers
around them. Again, in imagination, we
take our places in the family circle and
Join the happy group around the Preside.
Again we hear the voices Of an honored
father and mother, and the merry laughter
Of brothers and sisters ia the fullness Of
their innocent levity, We call up in our
recollections thousand incidents and cir
cumstances that gave a zest to life aud
made us happy then, not the least Of which
was the return Of Christmas Well do we
remember the joy with which we hailed its
coming, and the rich array of cakes, COM
fits and other good cheer which it brought
in its train. Who does not cherish the
recollection Of aMerry Christmas in days
lang syne, when, long before the dawn the
Juveniles Of the family, aroused BY eager
expectancy, left their beds and grouped
themselves around the hearth-stone to en-
joy the gifts and good things which Santa
Claus had kept in reserve for them If
there be one scene in all the round of our
social life more gladdening and heart-re-
,newing than another, it is to witness the
gushing outflow of happiness from group
Of little children over their Christmas toys. |
But, not the children alone are happy at
Christmastidei all participate in the gen.
eral enjoyment which ushers in this most
important Of all the festivals of the year;
for then is celebrated the most important |
event recorded in the annals Of time--the |
incarnation of the Saviour of mankind,
who came down to earth that he might |
raise fallen humanity to heaven, whose
nativity was heralded by the angels, an
innumerable host, singing "Glory to God
in the highest, on earth peace, good will
to men, 1t is meet that Joy should reign
supreme at every recurring anniversary of
this auspicious event. Let our churches
aud our dwellings be decorated with in
naostelles, the emblems Of life which has
no end; let the swelling organ peal its
heart-inspiring anthems, and choral voices
raise peans Of praise to the loftiest heights.
Let us give gifts to each other and let our
generous sympathies overflow towards all,
in token Of our gratitude to Him who gave
to US gift above all price, free gift even
Of himself for US, who are altogether with
out worth and without merit The greater
the cause Of our gratitude, and the higher
the source of our joy. Let all, therefore,
enter heartily into the spirit of the time
honored festival, if they would enjoy, to
the full, "a Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22
PATIENTS

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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22
Santa CLAUS,


A health TO good old Santa Claus,
And 10 his reindeer bold.
Whose ho0fs arr shOd with cider-l9Nh'
Whose horns arr tipped WIN snin
IIe ZONES frum utmost fairy-land
Across the Mintry shows
He makes the flr-trce aud the spruce
To blossom like the rose.
over the quaint old gables.
over the wintry ridge,
By turret wall aud chimney tall,
Je guides his miry sledgc.
Along the sleeping house tops
It's silver runners irend,
All loaded down with wonderbooEs
And tales without an end.
lie steals upon the slumbers
Oflittle rose-lipped girls,
And lays his wnxen dollies down
Beside their golden curls
lie scatterz blessing on his way,
And sngar-cOated plums,
lie robs the sluggard ofhis nest,
With trnmpets, guns, aud drums
small feet before the dawn OF day
Are marching 10 and mo;
Drums beat To arms through all the house.
And penny trumpes blow
health 10 brave old Santa Claus,
And 10 his reindeer bold,
Whose hoofs are shod with eldcr-down.
Whose horns arr tipped with gold
lie tolls US of the yule.log
That blaEed In Saxon halls,
Ofthe holly aud the mlstlet0o.
And the ministries merry calls
OF Christmas candles burning bright
In ages long ago.
Those long dark ages when the world
Turned round - very slow.
He tells US Of the Christmas bells,
Whose sweet and solemn chime
Came sounding Ger the centuries
Through years Of war aud crime.
Ring out, ring out sweet Christmas bells
Ring loud aud silver clear
Ring peace ON earth, good will ~ mau,
TIL all the world shall heart
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22
Pretty and Young

every feature but the hair, which had
4 grown white from fever. This lady at 81
wrtesus: III have used Parker's Hair Balsam
SIX months and am more than pleased with
1t. 1t has restored the natural brown color OF
my hair and given it a silky softness, nicer
than ever before. There is no Dandruff, no
falling hair, and il leaves the scalp so
clean aud nice and cool that | am ever 80
much pleased, and feel and look Ike nv.
self again, Disinfectant properties that
enter chemically into this preparation render
u heeimg' cleansing and healthful, aud the
beautiful, fresh and vigorous hair il nroJnees
together with its property Of restoring m
hair to is natural youthful color, leaving the
head entirely freed from Dandruff, clean and
healthy, surprises no less than il plenses
Buy bottle from your druggist, Joseph /,
Boyle, or A. II. Huber, Westminster Nd
and test its merits. dec ~. limo
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22
Business Locals.

New Orleans Molasses 60 cts. Porto Rico
40 cts. Raisns II cts. Whisky SLIPS, Coal
Oil 10 cents per gallon, Ladies Gum Shoes 45
cts. Mems Boots y, at Princes.
DRESS GOODS AT HALF PRICE.
80 ct. Towels for % cts; 81 Kid Gloves for
80 cts; 90 ct. Kid Gloves % cts; 81 silk
Mutliers for 90 cts. Ladies Ready. Made
Coats and all kinds of goods, extra bargains +,
only at 0rndorif & Albaughis.
A nice Christmas Present. Box Of Cigars
at Yellow Cigar Store,
The cheapest lot of 0vercoats ever offered
in this county. am closing out the lot; call
soon and get bargains, at j. I. Anders'.
cHEAP-HoiDAYs-cH
Ladies' Gum Overs 40 cents; Mems do so
cents Mems Kip Boots Sl.35 aud up; Boy $
do. 6j cents and up; Mems aud Boys Caps; 10
cents aud up. In fact everything cheap, and
good goods at Lawyer & Reaver's, Railroad
Depot.
WONDERFUL INVENTION.
The Eighmie Patent Bosom Shirt, the mos
comfortable shirt ever worn; will not break
or wrinkle. Call and see il, at
j. Yingling & Co.'S.
ondorff & Albaugh ha We made big prepa-
atoms for the Christmas trade, so give them
a call.
Call and see my $500 Suits, all Wool,
they are splendid styles, at J.. I. Anders'.
A full assortment Of Hagerstown Dog Kid
Gloves, for Ladies and Gents, only to be had
at II. l.. Norris.
To Country Merchants-A job lot of Plug
and Smoking Tobacco, at Wholesale prices
at the Yellow Cigar Store.
,,a,,U... .,.aa,-
Go 10 0rndorG 4 Albaugh's aud buy your
Christmas Goods-Handkerchie Silk Muf.
hers, Fancy Writing Paper, Gloves, Ladies'
latest novelties, and put up in first class Fan
cy Boxes.
| will reduce the price of all my Winter
Goods from January LIST, 1878. Great bar
gains can be had at j.. I. Anders.
The best brands of Plug, Fine Cut and
Smoking Tobaccos, at the yellow Cigar Store.
Fancy Goods, Gloves, Handkerchief, Neck
Wear, for the Holidays, at H. l.. Norris.
Buckskin Gloves a specially, Kid Lined,
Cloth, and every style, at j. 7. Andersi.
Pipes, Canes, Cigar Cases, Pocket Books,
Cigar and Cigarette Holders, Cigaretts, AT
yellow Cigar Store.
Go to j. Yingling & Co.'S. to buy your Hol-
iday Presents. A full assortment, cheap.
orndorff 4 Albaugh continue to sell Boots
Shoes, Hats, Ready, Made Clothing. and
Gents Furnishing Goods cheaper than any
house in the county Try them.
The place to got your Christmas Present.
isat j. I. Anders'.
CENTENNIAL CLOTHING HOUSE.
Keep your eye on this if you want to save
money and buy cheap.
Suits from $3.50 and upwards.
Pants 100 "
Vests 10
Coats " 10
All kinds Of ready made clothing can b,
bought low at II. Schenthal's opposite th,
W. NJ. X. X. depot, Westminster Md If
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22
AN-.l
To Prevent & Cure Coughs & OOlb

A RELIABLE remedy is necessary )
"A every household. Parker Gingeris
&c 10 just the medicine needed. 1t radie;
cures Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Bronehn
and even Consumption if used in time, BE-
powerful specific action on the Sion,a
Kidneys, Ssiu, Liver and mucous surfaced
the Throat and Lungs Il accomplishes .
cure in wonderfully short tune, and :
moves all pain and soreness Of the lungs }
is also u most valuable stomachle Fens.l
eilectually removing Dyspepsia, HeadasS
LAYER Disorders, Costiveness, NervossnsA
Low Spirits, Wakefulnsss, Heartburn, Grasp
Palpitation Of the Heart, Sore Stomach, q
aad gives cheerful comfort and frssdS
from pain that surprises every one Bay
SLOO bottle from your Druggist, JOSEF, ,
Boyle, or A. II. Huber, Westminster, ma
or a sample bottle at 10 cts, and yes ,
merits dec 22.lHo
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22


The misunderstanding which occurred
between Senators Gordon, Of Georgia, aud
GonkIing, Of New York, 10 tho Senate
chamber, while in Executive session, on
the l4th instant, and which twas suppos-
ed would lead to hostile meeting between
them, was happily settled the next day BY
Senators Howe and Hamlin, for Mr..
Gjnkling, and Senators Ransom and Me-
Donald for Gen. Gordon, the offensive
language on both sides being withdrawn.
The cause Of the difficulty is thus explain
d:-It seems that Gen. Gordon was has :
ing personal tif with Senator Spencer
over the appointment Of Smith to be Col
lector Of the port Of Mobile, when Mr..
Conkling said in fretful aud somewhat
overbsaring tone, 30 let us go on with the
calendar" Gen. Gordon fred up instant
y, and charged Mr.. Conkling with at
tempting to dictate the order Of business.
Mr.. Conkling with equal warmth retorted
That 'if the Senator from Georgia said he
was attempting to dictate, he stated what
was not true" pointing with his finger
toward Gen. Gordon, in the mean time.
Gen. Gordon replied that ''the difficulty
could be settled elsewhere" to which Mr..
Coukling responded, "yes, hero or any
where, or words Of similar import.
Friends then interviewed, and the matter
was amicably settled in the mode above
mentioned, protocol or agreement was
written out and formally read to the Senate
next day and entered upon the journal.
The Formally of the proceeding smaeks Of
the ludicrous, and has caused some of our
contemporaries to ridicule the whole affair
Under the caption of "Bunsby in the
Senate the Baltimore Eueaiag Bulletin
says :-"There has been no such settle
ment of quarrel growing out of swords
spoken in debate, since the memorable
controversy which sprang out of Mr.
Pickwiek's farewell Grafton, when he was
rashly interrupted by Mr.. Blotton, of
Aldgate." In truth, it is hard to suppress
a laugh over the formal reading and record
ing of that protocol, but grave and digni-
fed Senators are hardly proper subjects
for such irreverent leVity. If they will,
however, put themselves in such ludicrous
pastures before the public, they can hardly
expect the public to restrain its visibility.
The wisest aud best of men have their
weaknesses Not everyone can attain to
that lofty excellence of character which
looks with calmness and serenity upon the
petty annoyances met with in the daily
between men, and meet with
q smile and a profound bow the taunts and
which are calculated to sting the
man of ordinary mold. The battle-scarred
soldier, Cen Gordon, was not the man for
the proud and imperious Conkling to offer
even seeming insult And, there can be
no doubt, that, but for the Intervention of
friends, the affair would have had very
different ending. We venture to assert
hat Mr.. Coukling will be more courteous
10 Gen. Gordon in the future. The lesson
viii not be lost. "All is well that ends
WE'LL
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22

Six years ago the Senate of the United
States was Republican by majority of
just fifty In single Senatorial term this
majority has melted down to two, counting
with the Republicans Sharon, who is never
in his seat, Patterson, who belongs in the
penitentiary, and Conoyer, who puts his
vote where it will do himself the most good
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22
The Aged, Feeble & Oonvalescent

ENlND just the help they need in b ealth and
- strength giving properties Of Parker's
Ginger Tonic. This comforting inyigorapt
difinses warmth and yigor through he avs.
TEN, soothes the nerves, banishes melaneholv
and gives strength and elasticity to the worn.
out frame. 1t is ineomparably superior 10
wines or liquors and does not intcxicate.
Every mother will not only comfort and
strengthen herself but will relieve and pacify
her nursing babe by the free use of this ex.
eelient tonic. Boy Sl.O0 bottle from your
druggist, Joseph u. Boyle, or A. Ii. Huber,
westminster, Nd, or sample bottle at 10
CTS ana Test ITS merits. dec 22-lmo
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22

The Frostburg Journal sums up the
Holiday pastimes 10 that place as follows
--knick knaeks, shooting match, christ
mas doings, new year wOoing, festivals and
fairs, turkeys, decrs and bears, and other
things this winter, but don't forget to pay
the printer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22

1t is understood in Washington that the
twelve years feud between Mr. Conkling
and Mr.. Blaine has come to an amicable
termination. The cause of the recoucilia-
ton was Mr.. Blaine's espousal of the Conk-
ling side in the contest over the New York
nominations. Senator Conkling was great
ly touched by the "frank attitude and
timely assistance of Senator Blaine com
pliments followed; aud friendship to cnmity
sueeeeds
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22
Stockholders, Meeting.

a General Meeting Of the Stockholders of
A the Carroll County Agricultural Soeietv
as provided by the Charter, will be heId Al Il q
court House, on Monday, the 7th dan of
January, 1873, at 10 O'Clock, a. M, for the
purpose Of electing officers for the ensuing
year. a inll attendance is requested AS ms.
mess Of Importance will be brought before the
meeting By order,
,a GEO. W. MATTHEWS,
uec SCOT Secretary
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22

One of our Eastern Shore exchanges is
wrestling with the Presidents message.
1t published ten columns Of il last week,
and will publish the remainder of it this
week. 10 addition it gave two column
review. OF course there was little besides
the message in the paper.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22

The convention to consider the subject
of yagrancy met in Baltimore on Thurs
day, about 100 delegates in attendance,
lion. Montgomery Blair presided, Judge
Gilmor, Jas. A. Pearce and DIR. Chaneel-
lor, gave their views on the subject The
convention adjourned to meet again on
Friday morning.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22

The retrenchment Of thirty millions of
dollars by tho last Democratic House Of
Representatives was set down to the ae-
count Of capital-makiBg for effect on the
Presidential election Let not the present
House give color to that charge by ex-
travagance Of any kind Remember tsdat
tho country is deeply in debt, aud that
reirenchment and economy are the most
direct roads out.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22

LoSaErIrY. Zachariah Pool, Of Greens
burg, Pa, died recently aged 9s. He had
never been IN an hour.
James 4. Harvey, Of Sewickley township,
Allegheny county, Pa, is l02 years old.
His father fought in Washington's army.
John McAllister, Jr. the well known Opt
elan, Of Philadelphia, died in that city, Or
Monday last in the g2d year Of his age.
In Lower Saucon township, Lehieh county
reside seventy persons whose ages range from
seventy to one hundred aud Eve years The
three oldest inhabitants,r Mrs. Soilidny,
Mrs. Reiss and Mrs. Simon Reiss, are aged
respectively %, 9S and los years.
Edward McGoyern, native of Ireland,
died in New fask last week, aged 1903 years
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22

The Gd=ette says The Hon. J. C. s.
Blackburn, Of Kentucky, is to be presented
10 few days with handsome ebony
gold-headed cane by the Eighteenth-ward
Democratic club Of this city, The gift is
recognition of Mr.. Blackburn's valuable
services in the late campaign IN Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22

France, after q long indifference to Indian
corn, Is now awakening 10 its value as food
for horses, 10 lieu Of more expensive wheat
and barley. Several horse railway compan-
les in Hayre feed their animals on the corn
coarsely ground aAd mingled with chopped
straw and hay, and small proportion OF
roots Livery stables have also adopted the
feed. One stable proprietor who controls 10
horses, states that be saved $4,000 francs
$1,000 last year by using Indian corn. The
example Of Havre il gradually being followed
elsewhere. Europeans are slow 70 change
their customs
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22

The FIRST number Of Fick's Illustrated
Monthly is before US. 1t is an elegantly
printed and handsomely illustrated publica-
ton, Astounding 10 useful information and
hints 10 regard to the culture Of flowers.
The magazine win not only be valuable in
a literary point Of view, but doubly so be-
cause Of the field It proposes to occupy.
Terms 81 % per annum, or IS for 5 copies.
James Wick, publisher, Rochester, N. Y.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22

MARYLAND FISHERIES. The Westminster
Adroeate fayors the passage of an act by the
next Legislature ''suspending all fishing oper-
atoms by seines and nets for three years, and
after that prohibtingit except upon alternate
days. What do our fishermen think Of that
proposition Kent Neics.
What should they think of it? By
their own admissions, they are brought in
debt almost every Spring, owing to the
scarcity of fish, and would it not be better
to suspend operations, until, by the pro-
cess of natural increase the fish would so
multiply as to make it profitable again to
cast in their nets. Of what use is it to
keep fishing, from year to year, when the
fish in our waters are growing seareer all
the while? If our streams may be re-
stocked BY suspending operations for a
reasonable time, would it not be wisdom
to do so, rather than to 60 on with the
present destructive process Of annually
catching all we can, and killing the spawn
by dragging it with seines from the places
of natural deposit2 What have you to
say to that Messrs editors of the Ne,csP
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22

J B. Sherer, ofStonerville, Westmoreland
county, Pa, is the father Of a singularly de
formed daughter who is now six years Of age,
and weighs only eleven pounds. She can
neither walk nor speak. and was born with.
cut eyes or eyelids, as the skin where the eyes
should be is drawn tightly across the depres.
sions. Her hearing IS good aud her appetite
excellent. Another daughter, four years old /,
is almost similarly affected, while his remain
ing children are perfect in form, features, aud
health. --JohnstopK Tribune.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22

A Kentucky weather prophet says that we
are to have an unusually severe winter, the
latter end Of il especially hard According
to this meteorological authority, December
was 70 be ushered in by spellof cold wealth.
er which would not last long, aud pleasant
Christmas was predicted. The New Year is
to be welcomed by bright weather, which will
be Of brief duration. Intense cold will set in
before the middle Of January, which will last
until March--the most severe weather we
have had for years. Snow is to fall in the
lap Of spring, and March will get her skirts
wet
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22
Public Sale Of Valuable Real BSls
IN UNIONTOWN, MD.

pY virtue OF an order Of the Orphr,,
IL, Court Of Carroll county, the sabssalr.
as Executor Of Ann Clay, deceased, late !
Carroll county, will offer at Public Sale, g
the premises, in Uniontown, on
Saturday, January 1914, at : O'clock, p n
valuable and very desirable House and Ia.
the house is comfortable and
commodious 2.story dwelling. A%N-1
substantially built Of brick, con. M.Qf
tanning 8 rooms and kitchen on ~
the first floor, also a eommodious Store R0ca
attached, good rooms on the second sog
and is centrally located on the main stree. !
uniontown. There is on the premises 81
large Stable with threshing floor and roas
for . horses; also good Corn Crib. Tba
buildings are in excellent condition and ~
repair. The lot contains three. eighths Of y
acre OF land, more or lsss, under good feney
aud contains young Orchard Of Fruit Tf.s
OF choice variety. This property would .
a Milliner.
Terms. 0ne.ihird Of the purchase noig
cash on the day Of sale or ratification theirs
and the residue in two equal payments ~
in year and one IN years from The b
Of sale the credit payments TO be secured y
bonds or notes bearing interest from The y
Of sale. THEODORE A. CLAY,
dec 22.4t ExecuiOt
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22

A MARYLAND INTERCHANGEABLE
laiieu Bros, extensive wooden manufac-
turers in Queen Anne's county, near
Millington, Nd. manufacture about 5000
yards Of plain and fancy eassimers per
month. II Is not generally known that so
extensive factory Is aourishiug in that
part of Maryland. Their cassimers are
much sought after in Philadelphia and in
other northern cities, and ara sold in all
the stores upon the peninsula.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-12-22

About hfaeen thousand acres Of land have
been purchased IN Logan county, Arkansas,
by ST. Louis gentlemen, With q view Of estab-
fishing there colony Of 81. Louis Germans.
A Chicago paper says that q 100000 feet
Of lumber, sent from that city TO Port ROYAL
By rail, thence BY vessel win soon reach Hol.
land.
The new carpet on the Court Of Appeals
room, at Annapolis, Md, cost $500.