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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-05-25
Death OF M. McT. Black.

In our obituary column to-day will be noticed
the announcement of the decease of Mr., NJ.
Met. Black, which took place at Atlanta,
Georgia, the latter part of April,
Mr. Black was for several years citizen of
this county, residing at "Joppa," as po-proprie-
tor of that estate, with The late Mr.. Alex. MEG.
Murray, brother of Mr.. James Murray, the
present owner. During his residence among
us he became well and favorably known to many
of our people, his kind and genial manners win
ming their entire confidence and esteem.
Before coming to Maryland he had for con-
siderable period lived In Demarara, being en-
gagged there in sugar and coffee planting; but,
like many Others, he and his friends, with whom
he was connected in business, became heavy
losers by the emancipation of the negroes by the
British government, which caused the virtual
abandonment of the plantations.
For some years past Mr.. Black resided in the
island of Cuba, but contracting q malarial
disease there, he returned to Scotland, expecting
a restoration to health but his hopes were not
realized, and returning to this country the past
autumn, he was advised to winter in Georgia,
which he did, but, as it appears, without any
beneficial result.
He leaves no relatives in this country but to
those Eat home" his friends here tender their
SINCERE and heartfelt sympathy in the loss which
they have sustained
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1t seems to be questionable whether the
introduction of black bass into the Susque-
hanna river will be of advantage to the shad
fisheries at the mouth of the river. The
stream is said to be now teeming with bass
from its head waters to its mouth. Persons
who have given attention to the subject be-
lieve that the introduction into the Connec-
ticut river by the fish commissioners of the
black bass, has had the effect to diminish the
number of shad this year, and also to lessen
very materially the number of striped bass,
The black bass is a most voracious fish, and
when once introduced multiples with great
rapdity and exterminates most other kinds
of fish. Since lie has had time to grow and
multiply in the Connecticut, the shad this
year begin to show the effects of the black
bass or some other scourge. In the Hudson
no black bass have yet been introduced, and
shad were so plentiful that they sold at So
per hundred.
The young shad are al3o exposed to de-
struction by silent army of eels, which de.
YOUR all the spawn that is dropped on the
river bottom on the way up. Young shad
are also assailed by other foes, some of which
are scarcely ever seen and almost unknown
by fishermen. To let loose upon them an
other foe, is very serious matter, not only
to those engaged in the business of fishing,
but also to the whole community.
We would be pleased to have the views of
fishermen upon the subject If either the
black bass Or the shad must be dispensed
with, there is no doubt it should be the for
mer.
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Court Proceedings.

Before Hon. James D. Walters, Associate
Judge Tho following cases have been dis
posed of since our last report, by judgment,
trial or otherwise:
P. NJ Quinn vs. Robert r. Carman judy
ment by default Hopkins for plaintiff
Timothy Shields and others VS.. Mary
Stephenson's administrator covenant; jury
trial judgment non suit. Stump, Ii. W.
Archer and Young for plaintiffs, Farnandis
and w. G. Scott for defendant.
Bickford & Huffman vs.. Joel Pusey judy
ment by default. Hopkins for plaintiffs.
J. l.. Barnes VS.. John Axer and w. F.
Morgan; judgment by default. Gilbert for
plaintiff.
Davis 81 Pugh VS.. j. N. Eoopman ct al;
judgment by default. Gilbert for plaintiffs
Joseph & Brother VS.. Samuel s. James ;
Same vs.. VIM. H. James Judgment by
default. Gilbert for plaintiffs.
Srsquehanna Building Association vs.. r.
l.. Morgan; Judgment confessed. Hopkins
for plaintiff, HI. w. Archer for defendant.
John Dubois vs.. same; judgment confess
ed. Hopkins for plaintiff.
Themes Carrick & Co. We. Charles H.
Walker; judgment by default. Stump for
plaintiff
A & G. T.. Lyon & Go. VS.. Timothy L.
Keen; Judgment by default. Hopkins for
plaintiffs.
John s. Richardson vs.. David Doyle and
wife; judgment 10y default. VanBibber for
plaintiff
APPEALS.
G. w. Bilingslea vs. Curtis H. Siftier !;
agreed. Farnandis for appellant, Maynadier
and Young for appellee.
VIC 7 Ind ,n,,t
affirmed for appellee. VanBibber for appel
liant, Young for appellee.
John Daugherty vs.. VIM. Il. Demoss ac-
ton of damages; jury trial verdict for APP
pellee for $25 damages. Motion for new
Trial filed and granted. Case continued. II.
W. Archer and Stump for appellant Young
and Maynadier for appellee.
The following cases upon the criminal
docket were stetted:
State VS.. Wysong jackson, larceny; same
vs.. Israel MacName, selling liquor on Sunday;
same VS.. Albert Bowman, larceny; same VS..
James Bradford, colored, assault and battery;
same vs.. John Archer Ewing bastardy; same
VS.. George o. Ford, recommendation to sup
press license. Hopkins for State.
State VS.. James Hall, colored, indicted for
stealing pair of boots from Wells Clayton !
plead guilty and sentenced to county Jail for
one month. Hopkins for State, Cooley for
defence.
State VS., VIM. H. Brown, colored indicted
for breaking open the money drawer in l..
w. Murphy's store, Havre de Grace,
and stealing therefron $40. Plead guilty
and sentenced to the Penitentiary for one
year. Hopkins for State, w. G. Scott and
Cooley for defence.
State VS.. Ralph Washington, colored in.
dicted for stealing $1.55 from Jonathan
Amber, of Falls on; jury trial;
State We. John Andrews, colored indicted
for firing gun at tie sons of w. Smithson
Forwood, jury trial, verdict guilty and sen.
fenced to the county jail for 10 days.
The Grand Jury adjourned on Wednesday.
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Letter From Dublin.
QUEEN OF MAY.

QUEEN OF MAY.
The beautiful Virgin Queen of Nav after n
hard struggle with old Icy Winter, has now pro-
claimed her sovereign power. She comes cloth
ed in emerald garments, and crowned with a
tiara of beautiful flowers. She is accompanied
by pleasant weather, and the soft warm zephyrs
fan vegetation into active life. We welcome
thee, Sweet Queen, and kiss thy fairy hand, for
thou hast made all nature most glorious to be-
hold.
WHEAT AND GRASS.
The growing crops of wheat and grass are
looking finely beyond precedent, and give a
most tattering prospect for an abundant crop,
POTATO BUGS.
This Colorado pest is still here. The bugs
have appeared by thousands, and are already
destroying potato and tomato vines.
CORN.
Our farmers have, planted an unusual large
acreage in corn this spring The prospect of
remunerativc prices has encouraged them to put
in large crops, and they have used A large
amount of fertilizers.
NEW POSTMASTER.
Elwood Willis has been appointed Postmaster
at Dublin, in place of John Crawford resigned
THE COLUMBIA AND PORT DEPOSIT II. r.
This road is nearly finished and am informed
that regular trains will run over the entiyc line
next month.
LOW RIVER.
The Susquehanna is very low at this time, and
shad fishing above tide water is about closed.
TIDE WATER CANAL.
This important artery of trade is in fine navi-
gable order, and the various products of the
rich valleys of the Susquehanna are finding their
way to market through it.
NEGRO FIGHT.
A short time since two athletic negroes had a
fight, which originated in dispute about Fred
Douglass. One of them contenued that Fred
owed his great abilities as a statesman to "de
wife blud dat he hab in his wanes," and the
other declared Z" dat it was de black blud dat
guy Fred de crate disabilities dat he hab.''-
From quarrelling they pitched in, and were
having u hard fight, when Dinah threw large
bucket of cold water on the doughty warriors,
which instantly parted them Dinah laughed
and said dat she hab parted dogs wen da was
tten before dis, an dat now me done parted
two no." MARS.
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The interest in the proposed narrow gauge
railroad from Delta to Baltimore city has
assumed large proportions, and the people of
the central portion of Hartford county are
thoroughly aroused upon the subject 1t has
been definitely settled that sufficient amount
of money can be raised to carry the road
through this county, upon one or the other
of the proposed routes, and it therefore rests
with the people of Baltimore county to say
whether or not the project will go the way
of its numerous predecessors, or be an &C.
complished fact. Hartford county will do her
part to make the road success Will our
neighbors do as much? In justice to them.
we can say that warm interest in behalf of
the road has grown up in Baltimore county,
and the committee having charge of the
matter there is composed of reliable and en-
ergetic men, who will spare no efforts to ad
vance the cause,
The large number of narrow-gauge rail-
roads now in process of construction in all
parts of the country is an assurance that the
narrow-gauge system can no longer be re.
garded as an experiment, On the contrary
it is q settled fact, and the number of roads
of this character is destined to increase with
greater rapidity, when the business and in
dustrial pursuits of our people once more
reach their normal state than the broad gauge
roads ever did in the height of their prosper
ity.
This being the case glance at map of the
country through which the proposed Balti-
more and Delta railroad will pass, the rail
road connections which can I've made almost
Immediately after its construction, and the
highly cultivated and fertile section it will
traverse must convince any business man
that it will from the first be a paying institu-
ton. The benefits it will confer upon the
people for considerable distance each side
of its line can he best estimated by them
selves; but 1t is safe to assume that if the
road is made, the impetus it will give to the
farming, manufacturing and general business
interests Of our entire section will be equal
in degree TO that which has followed the
construction Of any other railroad in the
country.
The object is one worth working for, and
we therefore urge our citizens to increase
their efforts TO accomplish the desired result.
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Music and the Drama In Hayre de Grace.

A correspondent, writing from Havre de
Grace, says:
The Amateurs Entertainment for the benefit
of the Masonic Library was quite a
success, the Hall being crowded to its utmost
capacity with the elite and fashion of the town.
The characters of Capt. Moore and Julia were
well rendered and that Of Lette particularly
we'll sustained, rejecting great credit on the
talent of our town. The music too was of the
finest character and worthy of the highest
praise. Much more could be said but words
fail us to express our admiration. Hoping that
we may soon again have the pleasure of another
such pleasant entertainment aud much more
news for your valuable paper, l must for the
present bid you good-by. O,
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ST. NICHOLAS FOR MAY is as bright as the
June sunshine, and full of Junc's breeziness and
cheer. The frontispiece is u fine picture of I" A
June Morning." and at the close of the number
Prof. Proctor shows "The Stars in june" while
between these two We find many of the delight
full scenes with which every June day is filed
There is dainty picture on one page of little
girl in gown and sun-bonnet, demurely read
ing her fortune from the daisy leaves; and on
another, barefoot boy is enjoying gay summer
frollcs with frisky colt "The Green House
with Gold Nails"-so beautifully portrayed-is
one of June's special treasures. "Wild Mice"
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begin their June-time travels along their num-
berless little paths through the fields, peeping
out at us here and there in Mr.. Riordan's ex-
quisite pictures the nests in which some Of
our common birds spend this glorious month
are described by Prof Brooks; and the June
"Roses" bloom in Edgar Fawcctts pretty
verses.
But all these form only part of the good
things that the number contains. The opening
story of frank" is well-told and well-llus-
trated account of boys heroism in a terrible
adventure; the concluding chapter of the ex-
cellent serial "Pattikin's House" has superb
picture of a fire, by Thomas Moran; the story
of The Mother in the Desert" is delightfully."-
told by Susan Coolidge; and the curious old
time procession of The Child Bishop of Sails.
bury" on st. Nicholas Day is well set forth in
Mr.. Eggleston's article and Mr.. Eytinge's pic
ture. The lnstallment of " His Own Master" is
unusually long, and contains three beautiful
pictures and the story of "Spray" is illustra-
ted with remarkably life-like portrait of the
wise little black -and-tan.
"The Peterkins' Tea-Party' is q most inter
esting and amusing occasion. "Tommy's
Cousins" is very funny story, with even funner
pictures by Church; "Annetta Plummer's Diary"
"a remarkable journals revealed to us by
Abby Morton Diaz; and Joel Stacy's record of
1.-THE Naughty Little Egyptian" is touching
and comical.
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LIrTLE LOCALS.

The York County Democratic Conven-
ton, to select State delegates, will meet on
June 9th
"A sturgeon twelve feet long and weigh
ing 300 lbs, was recently caught in Elk river,
Cecil county.
There will be railroad meeting at Rob-
ert Dilworths, Long Green, to morrow Sat
urday) afterr Don, at 2 o'clock.
"A Cecil county man recently dug out n
hole of foxes, containing six young ones
He killed the varmints, Notwithstanding some
sportsmen plead hard to have their lives spar
ed.
The new postoffice at Charshees, ON the
road from Hopewel to Havre dc Grace, will
be called London, instead Taylorsville, as at
first contemplated. James R. Taylor is the
postmaster.
Mr.. VIM. Herman, corner of Main and
Office streets, Bel Air, has just received a
large stock of fashionable spring and sum-
mer goods, which he is selling at low prices.
Look out for his advertisement next week.
During the thunder storm, Monday even
ing, wagon house belonging to Mr. Walter
Waters, near Cooptown, was struck by light
ming, which shattered two of the rafters, two
OF the main posts and tore off portion of
the weather-boarding
1t is remarkable fact that in the Sus-
quehanna, from Havre de Grace up, fish are
| plenty, more fish being caught there than
for many years, while nowhere else in our
waters has there been enough caught to pay
the Instrumentation Wing.
The residence of Col. Henry Smithson,
near Port Deposit, was entered while the
family were at breakfast last Sunday morning
and watch and chain, several finger rings
and eight or ten dollars in money were taken.
No clue to the thef-Elkton Democrat
Potato bugs are reported to be more nu-
merous and destructive in all parts of the
county, than ever before. They attack the
potato vines as fast as they peep out of the
ground, and finish their meal upon garden
truck, such as tomatoes and egg plants
They manifest decided Partially for the
latter.
Mr.. II. II. Carver, a graduate of the
Havre de Grace Republican, and proficient
and worthy representative of the cart pre-.
sentative of all arts" has gone to Keyser
West Virginia, to take charge of the Noun
tain Echo of that place We congratulate
him upon this step forward, and wish him
every success.
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"A terrible accident occurred at Chester
Pa. on Tuesday morning, by which seven
men were killed and three wounded, at the
launching of the iron steamship Saratoga
The order was given to the workmen under
the vessel to get out, but before they could
do so they were caught by the moving YES
sci, and dragged, crushed and fearfully man
gled, some Of them having their heads, arms
and legs torn of.
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Festival.

THE LADIES of Avondale Christian
Il Church will hold STRAWBERRY
FESTIVAL, at the Church commencing
ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 3Oth, 1867,
At O'Clock, P. NJ,
To continue during Wednesday, Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday, at the same
hour each day.
A general invitation is extended to the
public to attend. the ladies promising to
do everything in their power to please
those who may favor them by their pres
ence. my25
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A Certain Headache Cure.

harmless VEGETABLE PREPARATION and the
discovery of physician, the VICTOR Headache Pow.
der has been proven positively for the most
distressing OF sick headache morning
sickness ahd neuralgia single powder actually curing
IN ten minutes when all other means fail. We have
had wonderful experience with it, and the cent
pack OF two powders can DO had by addressing the
proprietors, J. X. HEISLEY CO., Salem, N. j., who
will cheerfuly mail them postpaid, and of Druggists
everywhere. and it is with well merited confidence
they are offered thorough for all distresses of
the head.
jamie For sale by WIN. HERMAN Bel Air
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NOTICE.
CLOSE of LEVY.

\ LII PERSONS having claims against
Hartford county are requested to present
them on or before the
Goth DAY Of JUNE, 1877,
otherwise they may be excluded from the
coming Levy.
By order Of the Commissioners,
JAMES A. FULTON,
mV25 Clerk
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A CARD,

Deeply sensible of the kind appreciation
of my political friends, in having named me
as candidate for State Senator, say that if
honored by nomination and election, will
use my earnest endeavors for the advance
ment of the welfare of my State, county and
constituents. HERMAN STUMP, JR.
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d | e d.

CRAWFORD.-At the residence of G..
Smith Norris, Monday, May 21st, Mrs A. NJ.
CRAWFORD, in the Seth year of her age.
BLACK.-At Atlanta, Georgia, the latter
part of April, and in the 63d year of his age,
MICHAEL MCTURK BLACK, native of
Scotland. Mr.. Black was for several years
citizen of Hartford county, Md, residing at
Joppa.
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SALE OF SCHOOL BoNDs.-The Public
School Bonds, to the amount of $21 900, or.
dered to be sold by the County Commission
ers, nler an act Of the Legislature, were Of
fered Mt public auction, at the Court House
door, on Tuesday, by ]. s. Richardson, auc-
tioneer. The first offered were the bonds to
mature April list, 1888, amounting to $4,000.
They were started at par, and rapidly rose
to 81 cents premium on the 500, at which
sum $4,000 were taken by Asbury Slade.-
They were again started at par, and the re-
naming $500 of this lot purchased by James
w. McGaw, at premium of 25 cents on the
800.
The other bonds were sold as follows
Bonds of 1s82-Nathan Grafton $500 at 10
cents premium on the 500; j. Brown Pres
ton, of Cecil county, $4,000 at 5 cents pre-
MUM.
Bonds of ISL. Brown Preston, 81, 900
at 5 cents premium.
Bonds of 1857. Brown Preston, s., 500
at 8 cents premium; Joseph E. Bateman,
$1,000 at 5 cents premium A. P. Gilbert
$500 at cents premium; VIM D. Barte-
son, 81 900 at 3 cents premium on the 500.
Bonds of 1879-Col. E. H. Webster, $4,000
at cent premium on the 800.
Bonds Of 197S-Col E. H. Webster, So, 900
at 4 cents premium on the $780,
The bidding was spirited and lively, and
we have no doubt much larger amount
of bon DIS could have been sold at or above
par.
These Bonds bear interest from date, pay
able sem-annually, on the first of April and
October in each year, and are exempt from
TAXATION
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FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

Please announce WILLIAM j. PRICE, of the
First District, as q candidate for County Com
missioner, subject to Democratic nomination.
You will thereby obllge
my25 MANY VOTERS.
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The annoyance occasioned by the continual
crying of the Baby, at once ceases when the
cause Is Gas i should beg promptly removed by
using Dir. Bulbs Baby Syrup. 25 cents per
bottle
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Estray Notice.

Hartford County, to mH::
T HEREBY CERTIFY that James W.
i Swift, of Hartford county, brought before
me, the subscriber, one of the Justices of The
Peace in and for the said county, this 18th
day on May, in the year 1877, as stray tres
passing upon his enclosures, Il Light Bay
MARE, about fifteen hands high, with n
white spot near the fetlock on the near hind
foot black name and tail supposed to be
about twelve years old; somewhat crippled
in her fore legs Given under my hand.
ASEPH w. SCARBOROUGH J. p.
The owner of the above described mare is
desired to come forward, prove property, pay
charges and take her away.
JAMES w. SWIFT,
my25-3t near Dublin
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FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

Please announce JAMES X. KEECH, of the
Sd District, as candidate for County Commits
sioner, subject to the decision of the Democratic
party. my25
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SUDDEN DEATT.-Mr. John A Munnkhuy.
sen, n respected and well-known citizen of
this county, died at his residence, near
Thomas's Run, on Friday, the 18th inst On
the Wednesday previous he was at work in
his garden, and it is thought over-exerted
himself. He complained of headache w
nesday night was taken violently i'll on
Thursday, and died at noon on Friday. He
was the father.in law of Judge James D..
Walters. His remains were inferred at
Watters's Meeting House, Sunday afternoon,
the funeral being largely attended by his
friends and relatives from Hartford and Bal
timore counties. Mr.. Munnikhuysen was in
the 18th year of his age,
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FOR SHERIFF.

Please announce WAKEMAN F. MORGAN
as candidate for Sheriff of Hartford county,
subject to Democratic nomination.
VOX POPULI.
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FOR SHERIFF..

Please announce WILLIAM T. CLARK as q
candidate for Sheriff of Hartford county, subject
to nomination by the Democratic party.
MANY FRIENDS
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SALES OF PRoPERTY.-On Monday, J. s.
Richardson, auctioncer, sold for Col Edwin
H. Webster, trustee, farm containing 1174
acres, situated on the road from Hopewell to
Havre de Grace, to Robert Cooley, for 81, 600.
On Tuesday the same auctioncer sold for
George l.. VanBibber, trustee, some valuable
slate lands, situated on Slate Ridge, formerly
belonging to Thomas Proctor, deceased, as fol-
lows; Lot No. 5, containing 8 acres, for
$780, No. a, containing 9S acres, $8l0; No.
8, 1884, acres, for $2,05O No. 6, 10 acres, for
$500; No. T. 1871 acres, for $500; Nos. and
8, III acres $1,000. Edward Proctor, pur-
chaser. Lot No. 2, containing 154 acres, was
sold to Isaac w. Scarborough, for $l,490
About 100 acres in oil were sold, amounting
to $1,000. This property is among the most
valuable slate lands in Hartford county.
On the same day the same auctioneer sold
for Herman Stump Esq, trustee, As acres of
land, situated near Chrome Hill, and belong
ing to the estate of Elisha England, deceased,
TO the heirs of the deceased, for 81 y010
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FOR SHERIFF..

Mr.. EDITOR Please announce HENRY q.
JOHNSON as q candidate for the Shcrifalty,
subject to nomination by the Democratic party
my4 MANY VOTERS,