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E.
IIayre dc Grace as Manufacturing
Centre,

In a late issue of the Baltimore Sun there APP
pears ii very elaborate and forciblc editorial set
ting forth the great benefits which would accrue
to the city of Baltimore by the establishment
of manufact cries. the facilities that the city of
fers for their prosecution, and calling upon the
municipal government to grant certain proper
privileges and encourage the "plaut." All this
is truly commendable and patriotic on the part
of that valuable journal, the Sun, and what it
says of the commercial emporium of our State
city of which every Marylander should be
proud, is true in every respect.
What has been said, Mr.. Editor, in behalf of
Baltimore can't applied with equal force to our
own beautiful village of Havre de Grace. What
Wilmington has become there is no earthly
reason whatever why Havre de Grace should not
attain to the same degree of prosperity. Every
facility for prosecuting any branch of manufac
lures that might be decided upon by those pos
sessing the means and the skill. Lumber, iron
and coal brought to the very spot by canal and
railroad. In the Summer, and in fact the entire
year, unless in very severe weather, during a
portion of the winter, water transportation both
by steam and sail can be commanded, as well as
by rail. In beauty of site and healthfulness of
climate Havre dc Grace can compare most favor
ably with Wilmington, and the advantage that
the latter has by its contiguity to and business
connections with Philadelphia, the former has
with Baltimore.
Some years ago an effort was made to bring
Havre de Grace into notice as most favorable
POM lor u manufacturing centIe, uoOuI the time
the U. s. Government declared its intention of
establishing national foundry at some suitable
point. Meetings were held and committee
consisting of DR.. J. X Sappington r. X. Van
diver, Esq. and Col. j. G. Walsh, was appointed
to visit Washington and lay before the President
the data upon which was based the opinion of
the eligibility of Havre de Grace as the site of
the contemplated work. Since then nothing
has been done, but now, US there is some appear
ance Of revival in the business pursuits of the
country, would it not be well for some action
| to be taken to bring into more prominent notice
the eminent advantages which our own town OF
Eavre de Grace possesses in so great degree
| for the prosecution of mechanical and manufac-
turing enterprises of every description
The rest Of the county has no reason TO be
fearful that the growth and prosperity of Havre
de Grace would be prejudicial to any of its in
terests. No fact is more incontestable, than
what benefits a part, when derived from legti
mate and natural sources, must benefit the
whole.
The writer has no private interests to serve
as an inducement to make this communication.
He owns no llavre de Grace property; he is
neither mechanic nor manufacturer, but mere
| w A HARTFORD COUNTY FARMER
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Affairs Around Aberdeen.

The Scott Literary Society of this place held
its last meeting in the school house ON Tuesday,
April 10th. The exercises were of a very pleas
ant character. The meeting adjourned sine die
much to the regret of all. 1t is hoped that this
association, which has been in existence since
December 1876 may leave some lasting impress
sions for good upon the community, and has
caused to pass pleasantly many an otherwise
dull hour. Such, at least, has been its object
May it rise up again with renewed strength
when the long evenings return.
On Thursday evening, April 18th, very
pleasing entertainment, musical and dramatic
was given in the Public School Hall, the pro-
ceeds of which were handed to the NJ. E. Church
in the shape of new carpet, which was CRATE
fully received by an appreciatiVe congregation.
l must not omit to say that the acting, for
amateurs was excellent, all the characters being
well sustained. A Court Scene, (courting,) be
tween a widower and an old maid was repre-
sented by live specimens. very pretty solo,
entitled Papa isn't Ready" was sung by Miss
Oleita Michael, little girl of nine years.
On Friday afternoon, April 18th, the Public
School closed with exercises consisting of Read,
ing and music, both instrumental and vocal by
the children. Quite number of visitors were
present.
A private school is now opened for the sum-
mer term by Mr.. A. d. Clapton. lDE CLARE.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMISSIONERS
The bridge and two culverts in the 9TH dis
trict, near Mrs. Boarmans, were awarded to
James Dunnigan for the sum of $3.50, and
the turnpiking of one hundred yards in
length, 10 feet wide and 10 inches deep, was
awarded to Robert Forwood at 90 cents per
yard.
The stone work and filling up for the
bridge over Winters Run at Hanway's Fac
tory, was awarded to Joshua Whitaker at
$780,
William l.. Fendall, Clarkson Ii. West
and VIM II. Clark were appointed cxamin-
ors to view the ground and determine wheth-
er the public convenience requires that new
road should be laid out, and if so, to locate
the same, commencing at point near j.
Lancaster's gate, and terminating near Pleas
antville.
E. F. Johns, for the LIST district Ambrose
Cooley, for the I'd district, JAS M. Anderson,
for the 3D. district, A. j. Wiley for the 4th
district, and NJ N. Whteford, for the 9th
district, were appointed Collectors for 1877,
their bonds approved and handed to the
Clerk of the Court for record.
Adjourned to 14th inst.
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hartford COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY,"
The regular meeting of this society took
place on Tuesday, at the former residence of
the late DR.. Thomas G. Hopkins, in Havre
de Grace. There were present Drs. Virdin
(President,) Forweod (Secretary,) Lee
(Treasurer,) W. w. Hopkins, d. W. Hopkins
Cochranc, Whiteford, Smith and Taylor of
Hartford county, and Drs. John and VIM.
Evans, of Cecil county. The proceedings
were interesting, and consisted of the dis
cussion of medical topics, particularly those
diseases the prevalence Of which at this time
is attracting the attention of the entire medi-
cal fraternity the adoption Of resolutions of
respect to the memory of the late DR.. Geo.
Thos. Hayes; the election of several new
members, and the annual election of officers,
&c. The following officers were chosen for
the ensuing year,
President, Dr. W. Stump Forwood Vice.
President, DR.. w. w. Hopkins; Secretary,
DR.. ii. G. Whiteford Treasurer, Dr. r. ID.
Lee.
Drs. s. B. Silver, John Finney and James
M. Magraw were elected delegates to the
National Medical Convention, and Drs. John
Evans, J. II. Cochrane and W. W Yirdin
delegates to the State Medical Convention.
A very appropriate address by the retiring
President, DIR. w. W. Virdin, closed the
business proceedings Of the meeting, after
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POUND PARTY.-A very pleasant surprise
party was held at the Presbyterian parson-
age, in Bel Air, on Monday evening, The
members of the congregation, of which the
Rev. E. D. Finney is pastor, paid him an I'M
expected visit on the anniversary of his mar
riage. Each one came bearing q pound
package in band. The guests were cordially
welcomed by the pastor and his estimable
wife. With every new arrival, the number
Of pounds increased. The stairway was
first appropriated to the accommodating bun
dies, but it was in short time entirely block
aded SO that there was neither ascent nor
descent. A table was demanded, and soon
that was filled to overlooking. The variety
of the pounds showed that the guests knew
the wants of housekeepers. This is very
appropriate way for congregation TO spend
an evening with their pastor. 1t costs each
one but little, while il adds much to the
pastors larder. The evening was spent very
pleasantly in conversation and various sports,
and the welcome guests departed with the
good wishes of tn cir beloved pastor. There
were about fifty persons present. No doubt
they will be as welcome on any similar oc-
casion in the future. Their example might
be initiated by other congregations in the
county.
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The Extra Session POSTPONED.

Instead of calling the extra session of Con-
gress to meet in June, as was expected the
President has postponed it until the 18th of
October, his proclamation to that effect hav-
ing been issued last Saturday, The an
nouncemcnt was n surprise to the country,
and the object of the postponement is inter
preled in various ways
The last House of Representatives, it will
be remembered, refused to make any appro-
priation fer the support of the army, unless
the Senate would agree to provision in the
bill that the troops should no longer be used
to control elections in the Southern States
The Senate declined to accede 10 the pro-
position, and the army was accordingly left
without means to provide subsistence or pay
the officers and men longer than the 30th of
June. The extra session was necessary to
vote the supplies, but instead of calling it
before the last appropriation is exhausted,
President Hayes has taken il upon himself
to support the army on credit for four or five
months. In his proclamation lie alleges no
reason for not calling Congress together
sooner but merely says the extra session is
to provide for the support of the army. 1t
would appear more reasonable, therefore, if
Congress were assembled at once, and the
supplies granted, than to postpone the session
and run SO expensive an establishment upon
credit. Besides the precedent the President
thus sets of acting independently of the
people as represented by Congress, is dan
gerous one in n Republic. 1t is the small
leaks that sink the ship, and although the
people may withstand bold and open at
tack upon their liberties, their rights may be
taken away gradually but surely by just such
small assumptions Of power as the present.
1t is freely charged that in view of the
storm in his own party which his temperate
and judicous course has evoked, President
Hayes shranl1 from calling Congress together
and alfording his enemies an opportunity to
vent their rage upon him by exposing the
methods through which he gained a place to
which he was not elected. The President
may hope to quiet the refractory elements in
his own party, led by Blaine and Wade, be-
fore Congress meets or else, by prudent
c1nciliatory course in the meantime gain
moral support from the country which may
serve rs Il shield from the attack of his foes.
On the other hand, the Presidents friends
aver that the postponement is merely out of
regard for the business interests of the coun-
try, which he thinks would be embarrassed
by political agitation at this time
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The END OF A MoNoPoLY.-At twelve
o'clock on Tuesday the long-existing mo-
nopoly on sewing machines came to an end,
by the expiration of patents on some of the
most important parts of this useful article
In 1862 combination was entered into be-
tween the companies known as the Grover
s. Baker, the Wheeler & Wilson, the Howe
and the Singer, by which they were enabled
to control the manufacture and sale of all
first-class sewing machines. Thus prevent
ing competition they could fix prices to suit
themselves. The expiration of their patents,
after numerous renewals, has now thrown
open the manufacture of machines to COM
petition, and it is believed that prices will
soon come down to point within the reach
of every family.
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The Irving Lyceunl.

The closing exercises Of Irving Lyceum, COM
menced with short address by Mr.. Fallen
This was followed by a quartette, "Touch not
the Cup" sung by Misses Clayton and Lamahr,
assisted by Messrs. s. Smith and H. Whistler.
There were also stump speeches by w. Riddle
and F. Kimble; dialogues, in which Misses
Clayton and Lamahr Messrs. John Ii. Reckord,
Samuel Smith, w. Riddle, Thomas Twiford, A..
Waltz, F. Kimble and others took part; decam-
alton by c. Grover Thomas Twitord and John
H. Reckord; an original essay by Miss Clayton,
entitled Pleasures of Country. Life" which
reflected credit upon the lyceum, but much more
upon the writer, as showing deep thought, The
yaledictory was delivered extempore by Mr., Jas
Gorsuch. He said the " Irving" had been in
existence only three months, and he felt in him
self and saw in the neighborhood very great
Morals were improving and
taste for more solid mental food was being gen.
Grated.
Altogether, the audience were highly enter
tanned and we hereby thank all the members,
and say, long live the irving" X.
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Local Affairs.
LITTLE LOCALS.


"A number ofhorses in York county have
died recently from disease resembling cpl
zootic
No announcements of candidates for
office will be made in The Agts unless ac-
companied by the money or upon the order
of the candidate himself.
The firm of T.. r. and A. A. Huff, store
keepers at Chrome Hill, has been dissolved
The business will be conducted at the old
stand by A. A. Huff, who offers an assortment
of first-class goods at reduced prices.
"A coored man, named Harry, whose age
is set down at 40 years, died near the resi-
dence of Mr.. Jesse Garrett, Baltimore county,
on the Both of April. Harry was formerly
slave of Mr.. Garrett.
james Lingan, aged 13years, son Of John
F. Lingan, of Bel Air, while assisting to de-
tach pair Of horses from wagon, at Alex
andcrs blacksmith shop, on Wednesday, was
kicked in the breast by one of the horses and
severely hurt.
Col Jack Wharton, of New Orleans, has
recently been in Washington, pressing his
claims for appointment as U, s. Marshal of
Louisiana. Col. Wharton is well remem.
bered in Bel Air, where he read law in the
office of the late Ohio Scott.
Says the Towsontown Union: ave
hope you won't say anything about it con
the outside" but we're really-now don't
laugh at lis, please-going to have a railroad !
We have before made this same announce
ment TAB times by actual count, but this time
we mean business"
r-R. Harris Archer, Esq of this county,
has been elected one of the Vice.Presidents
of tie Maryland Agricultural Society The
next annual fair of the Society will be held
at Westminster, on the 10th, 18th, 18Th and
10Th of October, in conjunction with the
Carroll county fair. 71e
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THE AMERICAN FARMER FOR MAY presents
rich bill of fare for its readers; the original
papers presented in this number are very nu-
merous, and commend themselves to attention
by combination of ability, practical utility, and
the dclineation of the great principles upon
which agricultural prosperity are based, seldom
found in single number of periodieal-in-
deed, the editors, in a note acknowledging the
receipt of sundry other papers too late for in
sertion, remark that {" the able and valuable
papers which will be found in this month issue,
have seldom, if ever, been equaled in single
number of this journal" Space would fail us
even to alude to the various articles and sub
jects-suffice it to say, that every branch Of
agriculture, including seasonable suggestions
on fertilizers, the spring crops, horticulture and
Horticulture, are thoroughly treated on by able
pen!. The Live Stock and Dairy departments
are exceedingly interesting this month, and COM
mend themselves in an especial manner to all
persons interested in stock-raising. The subject
of Agricultural Education and Experimental
Stations is very fully discussed, and VIII attract
the attention of all who are interested in the
progress of agricultural science. The Farmer
is published by s. Sands & Son, Baltimore, Md,
at 81 so per annum, or copies for s..
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ANOTHER SUDDEN DEATH-0n Saturday
morning last, about o'clock, Mr.. VIM. B.
Morgan, q wcll-known citizen of Havre de
Grace, while engaged in marking fish barrels,
at his fishery, Spesutia island was suddenly
stricken with paralysis, nd fell to the ground
unconscious He was removed to his
home, but recognized no one after wards and
his death occurred at six o'clock Monday
morning. Mr., Morgan was an enterprising
and successful business man, having former
ly been engaged in the lumber business and
other mercantile pursuits at HaVre de Grace.
He was Collector of the port of Havre de
Grace under the administrations of Presi-
dents Pierce and Buchanan, and was for
many years Justice of the eace. He was
widely known and highly esteemed through
out the county. Mr.. Morgan was in the
Goth year of his age.
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CATTLE DIsEAsE.-A contagious disease,
said to resemble pleuro- pneumonia, has
broken out among the cattle of Mr.. James
A. Amos, who is engaged in farming and
dairying near Jarrettsville. Several of his
cows have died and others are sick The
disease is supposed to have been introduced
by cow recently purchased by Mr. Amos
in Baltimore. Farmers in the neighborhood
are largely interested in the dairy business,
and the probable spread of contagious or
infectious disease among their cattle is well
calculated o excite alarm.
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We have received the Monthly Bulletin,
for April and May, published by A. E. Foote,
NJ d., of the Naturalist's Agency, 1926 Lam
caster avenue, Philadelphia. 1t must be in
teresting to mineralogists and students of
natural history generally DR.. Foote has un.
equalled facilities for the collection of min
erals, specimens, plants, prehistoric relics,
sea shells, &c, and those who wish to form
cabinet collections should write for cata-
logue. His prices are reasonable, and dol
lar or two spent in this way would be found
source of interest as well as of instruc-
ton to the children of the family. We call
attention to his advertisement in The A,gis,
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SUDDEN DEATH.-Mrs. Strawhridge, wife
of John Strawbridge, residing near the Cen
tire Church, in York county, Pa, and not far
from the Maryland line, died after very
brief illness on Friday morning last. The
evening previous Mrs Strawbrdge, after
supper, complained of neuralgia in her head,
and retired TO her room. She grew worse,
and DR.. Payne was sent fer, who, upon ar
irving, pronounced her to be in dying con-
dition. Her death occurred at six o'clock
Friday morning.
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MARYLAND PRISONERS AID ASSOCIATION


MARYLAND PRISONERS AID ASSOCIATION
We have received the Eighth Annual Re-
port Of the Prisoners Aid Association of
Baltimore, an institution which is doing q
vast amount of good among the occupants
of the penal institutions of the city. The
Sunday Schools in the Peniteniiary have an
average attendance of 500 scholars, who in
addition to religious instruction, are taught
to read and write. The care of the Associa-
ton for this class of the community does
not cease with their release from impr;son-
ment, but they are, as far as possible, provd,
ed with situations remote from old scenes
and corrupt associates, where they may if
not utterly depraved, do their part towards
regaininga good name and an honest reputa-
ton. The Association is supported entirely
by voluntary contributions of the charitable
and humane. Its President, Mr.. Colds
borough s. Griffith, is unremitting in his eff
forts TO alleviate the condition of the con-
victs in the various institutions of the State,
and his self-sacrificing efforts deserve to be
literally aided. Rev. f. ID. Finney, of Bel
Air, represents Hartford county in the Board
of Managers.
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President Hayes does some most surpris-
ing things. His appointment of George H.
Butler, a nephew of old Ben, as Post Office
Agent in the Black Hills, was u shock to the
sensibiities of many decent people, who re-
membered that this same George II. Butler
was dismissed from the consulate at Cairo,
Egypt, under dsgraceful circumstances
Now the President has prepared another
surprise by revoking the appointment, thus
leaving the Nephew of his Uncle out in the
cold. The increasing warmth of Ben Buffers
attachment for Hayes is likely to be sudden
ly checked by the Presidents action in this
matter Hayes appears TO be sailing upon
stormy sea, in his efforts to please everybody
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Meteorological Record for April, 1877.

Maximum temperature on the oath, T9degrees
Minimum temperature on the Sth, 18th and
18th, SO degrees.
Mean temperature of the month, 40 II degrecs
In the past six years three Aprils have been
warmer and three colder.
Rainfall, 2T inches
There were rain and mists on Is days.
There were eleven fair days in succession, from
the 9Th to the 18th, inclusive.
The temperature has not been so low as to
endanger the fruit-buds, and the promise never
seemed better.
The prevalence of easterly winds has been a
noticeable and unpleasant feature of the month.
q. q. &.
Oakland BOardilLn School.
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Jurors DRAwN-On Thursday Judge
Waters drew from the jury box the follow
ing names as substitutes for others excused :
Samuel Minnick, 3D. district, in place of John
B. Coalc; Thomas King, 9Th, in place of
Jacob Forder; John p. Kirk, 9th, in place
of Ford Barnes Thomas II. Nelson, 4th in
place of Robert Green.
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which the assembled doctors partook of
sumptuous dinner provided by the hospitali-
ty of DR.. W. W. Hopkins, evincing the good
taste of the ladies of the household
The next regular meeting will be held at
the residence of Dr. ]. H Cochrane, in Havre
de Grace, in November next.
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Town ELEcTIoN.-The annual election
for Town Commissioners of Bel Air, took
place ON Monday, and resulted in the unani-
nous reelection of the old board, composed
of 8. A. Williams, John Bauer, A. KnoAer,
John F. Lingan and John T. Spicer, Forty
three votes were cast These gentlemen
have the proud satisfaction of knowing that
this election furnishes, in the case of each of
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ID | r. ID.

ENLOES.-On Sunday afternoon, May
9th 1877, at the residence of her brother,
Morris M. Dean, near Bel Air, Mrs. HAIR.
RIET ENLOES, widow of the late John
Enloes, of Hartford county.
MITCHELL.--At his residence Rockdale
Mills, Hartford county, Md. on April gath,
1877, ISAAC MITCHELL, formerly of
Baltimore county, in the 72d year of his age:
Baltimore Sun please copyl
DOBLER-In Baltimore on the morning
of Thursday, May Sd, at s o'clock, KATE,
wife of G. A. Dobler, and daughter of George
and the late Anna g. Dobler.
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TO Executors and Administrators.

In answer to Il subscriber, we inform him
that Executors and Administrators have the
right to publish their notices to creditors in
any paper or papers in the county which they
may prefer Those of our friends who desire
such publications to appear in The 1Egts
should notify the Register OF Wills or his
Deputy when letters of administration or
letters testamentary are taken out.
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The New York Sun advocates the pay
ing of the clergy for services at funerals when
the parties served have no particular claim
on particular clergyman. 1t pertinenlly
asks: "Why should not the funeral service
rs well as the marriage service be paid for
when required by those who do nothing to
support the church to which the officiating
CLERGYMAN belongsY'