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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23

The interest in behalf of the proposed
narrowgauge railroad from Delta to Balti-
more has assumed tangible proportions, and
even those who were ut first inclined to
scott at the enterprise are willing TO concede
that the plan looks feasible. Whether it
will be built or not, however, depends en-
tirely upon the people interested. If they
are willing TO subscribe literally, give the
right of way, and make personal sacrifices
to forward the project the road can be built.
Ifihey depend upon others to do these things
,f.k them, they will continue to be without
re lroad communication from the heart of
the county for long years TO come.
Mr. Stephen Boyd, cx-Presidcnt of the
Peach Bottom Marrow Gauge Railway, las
shown from actual experience that a mar
row. gauge road can be constructed at a cost
of from $4,000 to $12 600 per mile. The
cost of grading, he has also shown, need not
exceed $4,000 per mile. The length of the
road would be about forty miles, so that it
would cost to grad lie the proposed road not
over 100000 With that amount secured,
there would not be the slightest difficulty in
selling bonds to sufficient amount TO COM
plete the road and place the cars on the track.
The route of the proposed road will, of
course, depend greatly upon the ability or
willingness of those most interested to aid in
its construction. Between two or more pro-
posed routes it might be found most advan-
tageous to take the longest, provided the
difference ip cost can be more than made up
by an incr ease in stock subscriptions, and
the grant of rights of way.
1t seems TO us, however, that in any route
that may be selected, other things heing
equal, Bel Air should be an objective point.
Any difference in length and consequent
cost would be more than made up by in
creased subscriptions and the facilities it
would afford persons along the route in
reaching the county town.
1t is not necessary, at this time, however,
TO discuss probable routes What is needed
is a vigorous effort in every ncighborhood
between Delta and Baltimore, through which
the road might pass to secure the largest
possible amount of st ock subscriptions
The route offering the most advantages can
then be chosen. To this end, every man
who wants the railroad near his property,
should set TO work actively in its behalf
The advantages TO be derived are so appar-
ent as TO need no argument to convince any
intelligent man Of the necessity of railroad
1t would pass through one of the fairest sec
tons of the State, and its success as q pay
ing institution would be assured with the
first whistle of the locomotive
A meeting of the friends of the enterprise
will be held at the Court House, Bel Air
on Saturday next, 3lst instant, at 2 o'clock
Pm. We earnestly hope there will be a
large attendance. The subject is an impor-
tant one to the county, and we feel assured
the road can be built this time if proper eff.
fort is made
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23

Mrs. Annie Lay, widow of August Lay,
who was killed by the cars at Chase's Sta
ton, in May last, has sued the Philadelphia
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Com
pany for $4,000 damages for causing the
death of her husband
1t is stated on good authority that the can
vassers for subscriptions and RICH of way
for the proposed narrow gauge railroad from
Delta to Baltimore are meeting with great
success. The cost of the road will be $462,
900. The prospects for the success of this
enterprise seem now to be very bright. We
hope properly-oWners along the line in this
county will subscribe literally.
On the I'd instant Benjamin Bowen, n
nephew of Josiah League, of Hardwood,
while on the Gunpowder railroad bridge,
duck shooting, his gun accidentally slipped
from his shoulder, the hammer coming in
contact with a crosstie discharged it, the
whole load lodging in his left arm, just above
the elbow, lacerating it in horrible manner.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23

STRAW BIDDERs-The suspicious fire.
quency with which certain names appear in
the list of successful mail contractors, in
duces the belief that considerable straw bid
ding has taken place. The name of John
W. Wilson appears several times as q sue
cessful bidder to carry mails on routes dis
tant from each other and having no possible
connection. L. Smith appears TO have Sc
cured not less than twenty routes and Cas-
tleman-S. D., D. s or L. D.-has his name
written all along the list as n successful bid
der. The route from Edgwood 10 Bel Air,
which was awarded last year TO T. Mcdonald,
who paid more for having the service per-
formed than he received, has this time been
given to ID. s. CastlemaD, at price very far
below what the work can be performed for.
We may therefore expect in the future the
same trouble and annoyance from the stop
page of the mails as was experienced lust
year. We hope lhe new Postmaster Gene
raj will look into the matter.
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trated paper on the Atlantic Misunderstanding
this month the Canaries and Cape Verbs, ming
ling with his entertaining information observa-
lions that are of the utmost Importance to in
valids.
Mary Treat contributes one of her chapters of
gossip about birds, in another illustrated arti
Gle.
In Shoemaker and Naturalist" also illus
trated, 5. s. Conant gives us a charming nara
tive OF the adventures of Thomas Edwards, a
scotch naturalist, and the subject of q recent
biography by Smiles.
Dr. John w. Draper continues his very inter
esting description of remarkable experiments
made by him-ths time in connection with
flame and the combustion of substances. The
experiments are fully illustrated.
In Fiction this Number is one of marked in
| terest Besides the two best serial novels of
the season, "A Woman-Il Halter" and I" Erema,"
there are four excellent short stories by John
Esten Cooke, A. P. G., Il. l.. MCready, and
Rebecca Harding Davis. Mr.. Cookies story is
effectively illustrated by Abbey, and Mr..
MCready's humorous narrative, entitled "Uncle
Zcke's Conscience" receives added interest from
Mr.. Sol Eyting's admirable Illustrations.
Henry w. Longtelow contributes poem en-
titled "Vittoria Colonna." Elizabeth Stuart
Phelps is the author of another poem, entitled
"A Song of the Garden"
Anna e. Bracket. in brief but vigorous
article, makes strong plea for the Liberal
Education of Women and Edward Rowland,
IN an abepaper, traces the development in our
Public Libraries.
The Editorial Departments are full of inter-
estlng matter on new themes, new books, new
facts in science, the current events of the month,
and timely humors. The DraWer is especially
amusing, and contains seven Illustrations.
POPULAR SCIENCE MONTHLY is, as usual, in
teresting and instructive. 1t opens with an
article by Prof. Tyndall, called "a Combat
with an lnfective Atmosphere" Then follows
All interesting article on the "Relations of the
Air to our Clothing" explaining why silk and
WOODEN garments are warmer than cotton and
linen. Other valuable papers are "World
Creations" "The Plant Eaters of North Amer.
ica," "Origin of the Arabic Numerals, &C.
1t is conducted by E. L. Youmans and published
by ID. Appleton & Co., New York.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23

BALTIMORE COUNTY AFFAIRs-We are
indebted to the TowsontOwn Union for the
following items:
John Bakers barn and stables, at the
head of Bird river, were burned ON the 18th
inst. Two horses, one mule, three COWS, a
new wheat drill, buggy, and nearly all his
farm implements, harness, &C., were consum-
ed. Origin of the fire not known. Build
ings and contents insured in the Baltimore
County Mutual for about $500.
The managers of the Reisterstown turn
pike company have decided to collect toll
only upon such distance as the traveller NAV
use Heretofore if traveller passed gate
and stopped short of another gate, he was
required on the turnpike roads to pay the
same amount of toll as though he had travel
ed the whole distance.
The Hartford Turnpike Company have
sued John w. Garrett, Esq, to recover 5000
tolls. BY one of the rules of the company
the owners of property within three miles of
any Of its toll-gates were privileged to | ass
through the gate as often as it was found
necessary, with the same vehicle on the pay
ment of one toll daily, the privilege not 10
extend to any other vehicle. The case was
tried in the Baltimore City Court and held
sab car7a'
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quietly withdraw. They have since discov-
cred weak SPOT in Hayes's armor, and are
making desperate attack upon it. His hon.
or and honesty are put to severe test, and
one from which there is no escape.
Every moment lie withholds the simple
act of justice towards the down-trodden peo-
pie of Louisiana and South Carolina, he is
losing the good opinions he gained, at the
outset of his career, by his patriotic promises
of justice towards the South. Let him re-
member that he who hesitates is lost, ant
that peace and prosperity will attend right
eous decision. There is neither statesman
ship nor wisdom in vacillating, uncertain
course.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23

PLASTER AND CEMENT.-Wm. Writ
Clarke, No. 81 s, Gay street, Baltimore, has
for sale ground plaster of the very best quail
ity, at reduced prices He also supplies
American and foreign cement. His English
Portland cement makes the best flooring for
wet or damp cellars, spring houses garden
walks, pavemcnts &c. 1t is extensively used
on the Capitol grounds at Washington, and
many of our readers have doubtless noticed
it on some of the public squares and around
Washington Monument, Baltimore. 1t is
neat, cheaper than brick, and can be laid by
any plasterer or mason. Mr.. Clarke sends
full directions for layingit Read his adver-
tsemeni
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23
Local Affairs.
LITTLE LOCALS.

Operations have been temporarily sus-
pended at the slate quarries of John Hum
phries s. Co., York county, Pa.
REV. Austin Courtney has been stationed
at Monument street M. E. Church, Balti
more, and appointed visitor to the Balti-
more Female College.
The growing wheat is reported to be
looking well, in all parts of the county. 1t
is too early yet to prophesy in regard to the
crop that will he raised.
"A single flash of lightning, followed by
a clap of thunder, startled the good people
of Bel Air on Wednesday. If the snakes
were not already awake it doubtless reused
them up.
Rev. T. NJ. West will preach in the NJ.
Church, Bel Air, on Sunday, the 25th inst,
at 10f o'clock, A. NJ, and at Mount Zion in
the afternoon, at o'clock. Mr.. Vests COL
league is Rev. p Milburn, young man just
entering upon the ministry.
Only about two miles of the Columbia
and Port Deposit railroad yet remain to be
built. A large corps of track layers are at
work, and it is expected that trains will be
run through from Columbia to Port Deposit
carly in the month of April next,
The auticlpations of spring were rudely
blasted by the cold snap, which eliminated,
on Monday, in snowslorm, lasting oil day.
The snow covered the ground sufficiently to
afford another excuse for sleighs to be abroad.
The pleasure was short-lived, however.
The popular fallacy that St. Patrick's
Day is sure to be stormy was streng thened
last Saturday, by the prevalence of lively
snow storm. A close and accurate observer
says that a stormy st Patricks day is an ex-
ception, the records showing that for many
years past the 18th of March has usually
been fair.
Comptroller Woolford has made the
April distribution of the public school fund,
from which it appears that Hartford county
is entitled to So 1921 SO for the white schools,
and $736,43 for the colored schools. The
total amount due by this distribution TO the
public schools of the State is S104, G53 for
the white and $24, 500 for the colored schools
VIM. E. Bond, colored, brought to our
office last week, some satisfy raised by him
in Mrs. Jacobs's garden, Bel Air. 1t is the
finest we ever saw. Tc raise it in sucn per-
fiction he manures the ground well with
fine stable manure, ashes and bone dust, and
plants the seed on ridges slightly flatened at
the top. He claims that it requires no other
cultivation except keeping the ground clear
of weeds. William is good gardener
-Dicker Dutton, a colored man who lived
near Sandy Hook, in this county, died on
Wednesday, at the advanced age of 104 years
He was formerly slave to family named
Daugherty, who lived near priesthood Bridge
Dutlon never claimed TO be one of Washing
toms body servants, but was noted for his
wonderful power of absorbing whisky-a
glass brim-full being his allowance whenever
an opportunity was afforded him to indulge
in his favorite beverage.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23

FREE RIDE TO TExAs-A number of
persons in this county, we are informed,
have yielded to the seductive promises
of the "Texas Land and Colonization
Company" to furnish lots 25 by 100 feet in
the blooming town of Oxford, Milan coun-
ty, Texas, to emigrants, for the remarkably
small sum of one dollar each. To all pur.
chasers clear deed was promised, and free
ride to Texas, with return ticket at the
same generous rates. if they did rot like the
place. An agent of the company has been
operating in Philadelphia, and the fraudulent
character of the scheme is fully exposed by
the Philadelphia Times. 1t says;
"The grand free excursion of The Texas
Land and Colonization Company has not
yet started, and its incorporators have been
driven from the West in consequence of
newspaper exposures. Old Texans, thor
oughly familiar with every portion of Milan
county, and who have lately travelled over
that portion of the State where the city of
Oxford is said to be located, state that there
is neither city, tc wn nor settlement in that
vicinity, nor has one been even stakcd or
mapped out The International Railway
crosses the Brazos river where the town was
pointed out to the company's dupes, but there
is not even house on the ground. After
making thousands of dollars in the Western
towns, the 'Texps Colonization Company
was finally driven East, and now corpora
ton supposedly the same, and having at
least the same hgh-sounding title, has put in
an appearance in this city, and is endeavor-
ing to force lots in the town of Oxford, MI
lam county, Texas upon the unsuspecling
at the same remarkable terms that distin-
guished its Western operations"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23
A Certain Headache Cure.

A harmless VEGETABLE PREPARATION, and the
discovery Of physician, the VICTOR Headache Pow.
der has been proven positively for the
distressing Of sick nervous ache morning
sickness neuralgia single powder actually curing
in ten minutes when all other means fail. We have
had wonderful experience with it, and the ten
pack of two powders can be had by addressing the
proprietors. j. Il. IIEIsLEY 4 co, Salem, N. J., VIII"
Will cheeriully mail them postpaid and of Druggists
everywhere, and it is with well merircd confidence
they offered thorough for all distresses of
the head.
janis For sale by wM. HERMAN Bel Air.
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A CASE IN HoNEsDALE, Pa.

| was attacked with the liver complaint,
which apparently brought me to the brink OF
the grave, During my sickness | was attended
by three physicians in our place, but received
no help. l also tried the various remedies re-
commended for such complaints, but they afford
ed me no relief AS last resort, ! was persuad-
ed to try DR.. WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHER.
RY, aud by using four bottles was restored to
better health than have enjoyed before for ten
years. This statement may be relied upon as
strictly true. BETSY PERRIN
The above certificate was given in the pres
ence of DR.. A. Strong, of Honesdale, who is
we'll known in the vicinity as successful prac-
titioner.
so cents and 81 q bottle. Sold by all drug
pists
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To Breeders OfHorses.

The undersigned having rented the Race
Track Stables, &c, at the Hartford Fair Grounds,
Be. Air, is prepared TO board and train horses.
He has secured the services of one of the most
successful Trainers in the country and intend
ing also to give his personal attention to the
business can guarantee satisfaction. The very
best care will be taken of horses entrusted TO
his charge. Horses taken at livery and board
furnished TO grooms. Terms moderate.
Persons wishing to buy or sell horses will
find 1t to their advantage to consult him.
mh23 VIM. 8, BOND.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23

M. P. CONFERENCE APPoINTMENTs.-The
Maryland annual conference of the M. P.
Church, which has been in session at West
minister, made the following appointments ::
Bel Air, Rev. F. Swentzel; Susquehanna,
Rev. #. ]. Lassel Deer Creek. Rev. A.
Harryman; Fawn Grove, Rev. w. D. Lit,
singer. Rev. Mr.. Swentzel is well-known
and popular preacher, who was stationed in
Bel Air in 1862
Rev. d. l.. Greenfield has been sent to
East Baltimore; Rev. w. M. Strayer to
Snow Hill; Rev. G. Q. Bacchus TO Camp
bell; Rev. d. A Shermer to Anne Arundel
Rev. A. w. Mather to Stewartstown.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23

NJ. L. CHURCH SOUTH APPOINTMENTS
The Baltimore Conference of the M. E
Church South Adjourned on Thursday Of
last week, at Alexandria, Va. Rev. J. w
Steele has been retained as p; stor of West
Hartford circuit, and the Rev. G. w. Lightnel
of East Hartford Mission. The first Friday
in May and the first day in October were
fixed as days of fasting and prayer in the
churches of the conference
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In MenlOrianl.
MISS s. E.

Sleep on, dear one, take thy rest
Safe, on thy loving Saviour's breast;
Free from care, from sorrow free,
Heavens thine throughout eternity.
Rest from care, Rest from pain,
Rest, that knows no toll again,
Rest, in heaven, Rest with God,
Rest, the purchase of Jesus blood.
Earthly joys are forever past,
Joys be thine to mortals unknown,
Joys that fade not, joys that last,
Joys with angels round the throne.
Peace be thine, peaceful sleep,
The peace of God, passing thought,
Peace, which loving angels keep,
Peace that the Cross hath bought.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23
BUSINESS NOTICES.

We will publish business notices in this
column, not displayed, for 8 cents per line
for the first insertion, and cents per line
for each subsequent insertion-seven words
to count line. No advertisement inser-
ted as above unless prepaid.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23

The Rothschilds have five family man.
sions in Paris, valued at 500, 1000, 900 Francs.
"A lemon tree at Stamford, Fla, produc.
ed 5000 lemons last year, some of which
weighed pound each.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23
Sales to Take Place.

The following sales are advertised in The
A,gis, or handbills for them have been printed
at this office:
April 3-James A. Waters and John F. Loker,
near Pleasantville, stock and farming
implements. John V. Slade, auc-
tioneer.
April 2-Stevenson Archer and Robert Magaw,
executors, "Hanna's Hotel" proper,
ty with Is acres of land, in Bel Air
j, 8. Richardson, auctionecr.
April 1G-Otho s. Lee, trustee, IS acres of land,
with two small dwelling houses, sit
uated near the Hickory. s. Rich
ardson, auc;ioneer.
April 1l-W. Stuart Symington snd Johns H.
Janney, executors, 12S acres of land,
situated near Dublin.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23

A1-The" Egis" has IA more extended circulation among
the farmers and business of Hartford than
any other paper in tho county No"Lock Hospital" or
Their obscene or Lottery" advertisements viii appear
n cur columns at any price. large number of our
ubscribers pay for their paper in advance and
quenty are ust the class advertisers desire toreach
The attention of respectable and legitimate advertisers
Is directed TO the above facts.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23

s4g~ The Indian warrior smoked the pipe of
peace; but if he had ever tried one of Herman's
" Progress" Segars, he would have broken his
pipe in disgust. Pure Havana filters, and dc
lightfully fragrant, Only 5 cents each, at VIM
IIerman's Popular Store, Bel Air.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23

Il have used DR.. Bulbs Cough Syrup and
found it the best cough remedy ever tried =
w. P. Clarke, 920 Walnut Street, Philadelphia,
November 81, 1875.
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.s3n Early Rose Potatoes for sale. 4. A. Bay,
Cooptown. mh26-4t
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ID | Il d.

ELLIOTT.-On March II, at the residence
of her father, SUSIE E., eldest daughter of
VIM. NJ. and Catharine Elliott, of Hartford
county.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23

THE LIQUOR LAW TEsTED-The case of
Stephenson vs. jarrett, being petition for
writ of mandamus to compel the Clerk of the
Court to refund to the petitioner, Geo. Ste
phenson, of Havre de Grace, the amount paid
by him in addition to the sum he paid for a
restaurant license, under the late Act of
Assembly of 1876, was argued on the 10th
inst, before Judge Waters. The purpose
of the petitioner is to test the constitutional
ity of that section of the act imposing the
above payment upon parties applying for
liquor licenses. Messrs. H. w. Archer and
William Young are counsel for petitioner,
and II, d. Farnandis and Geo. Y. Maynadier
for respondent. The Judge will file written
opinion in the case at a future day.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23


SPRING FLowERs.-At the March meeting
and exhibition of the Maryland Horticullur-
al Society, Capt. Charles II. Snow, of this
county, exhibited superb collection of air
plants, of which the american says:
AS usual, the orchids or air plants grown
by Capt. Snow, of Hartford county, were the
centre of attraction, and novel variety-the
"Cattleya Catrina"-engaged much ofthe at
tention ofthose who love fantastic things. A
small piece of board hung by string from n
chandelier, and on this board the plant had
fastened itself and was flourishing, existing
alone from tho moisture of the air about it,
Springing out from the roots was q graceful
stem, capped by beautiful yellow flower
Among the other fine orchids shown by
Capt. Snow was the "Lycuste Skinnerii"
and the "Dendrobium Mobile"
In the discussion on aZaleas Capt. Snow
said that they came of an old family, dating
back 400 years before Julius Caesar, and their
name was so beautiful that the ladies had
adopted it. 1t is about the only hard wood
plant, except the camellia, that gardeners
continue to cultivate. 1t thrives best in
house where the temperature is never below
33 nor above go degrees, and can be trained
best when grated high 1t should never be
watered in winter, except when it needs it,
and should not be oVerheated The best
time to repot is when the growth is DONE
In Europe it is planted in peat. but in
this country n compost of one-thrd clean
white sand, and one-third leaf mold, and one
third loam' makes the best growth.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-03-23

THE SHERWOOD HoUsE.-This popular
establishment has been leased by Hendricks g.
Barnum, famed as hotel keepers, and will be
by them conducted upon the European plan.
They offer rooms at so and rs cents, accord
meals Mt all hours. They pledge the best the
market affords, attentive servants, and every
effort TO assure the comfort of those who
shall extend to them their patronage. The
location is central, the building spacious,
and the facilities for II firsI.class hotel all
that conld be desired