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MOON MADNESS.

The popular belief that the moons rays
will cause madness in any person. who sleeps
exposed to them has long been felt to be
absurd, and yet it has appeared to have it's
source in undoubted facts. Some deleter-
ious influence is experienced by those who
rashly court slumber in full moonshine, and
probably there is no superstition to which
the wellto-do pay more attention. Win
dows are often carefully covered to keep the
moonbeams from entering sleeping rooms.
A gentleman living in India furnishes "Na-
ture" with an explanation of this phenom-
enon which is at least plausible. He says:
cit has often been observed that when the
moon is full, or near it's full time, there are
rarely any clouds about; and if there be
clouds before the full moon rises, they are
soon dissipated and therefore perfectly
clear sky, with a bright full moon, is fire.
quently observed. A clear sky admits of
rapid radiation of heat from the surface of
the earth, and any person exposed to such
radiation is sure to be chilled by rapid loss
of heat There is reason to believe that,
under the circumstances, paralysis of one
side of the face is sometimes likely to &C.
cur from chill, as one side of the face is
more likely to be exposed to rapid radiation,
and consequent loss of its heat. This chill
is more likely to occur when the sky is per-
fectly clear. have often slept in the open
air in India on clear summer night, when
there was no moon; and although the first
part of the night may have been hot, yet
towards two or three o'clock in the morning
the chill has been so great that have often
been awakened by an ache in my forehead,
which l as often have counteracted by
wrapping handkerchief round my head,
and drawing the blanket over my face.
AS the chill is likely to be greatest on a
very clear night, and the clearest nights are
likely to be those on which there is bright
CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE
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BRIDGE No. |,

To he built at McNEY'S FORDING. on Little North
East Creek near Stephen Atknsons, according t. the
following plan and specifications The Abutments to be
III feet long at base and feet thick and Is long at
top and feet thick, and foundations deep or su
fcient good foundation and nigh above
ordinary water-level to the chords The Wing Walls
t" be same depth of foundation where they join the
same aud feet wide and 10 feet long and feet found
ations and feet thick at outer ends The Guard Walls
TO be - feet high above the grade of the al-way
which shall not be more than foot grade in II feet
Guard walls to be COPIED with fat stones finished with
small stone and cement, with circular top.
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FALSE IMrREssIoN.-It is generally sup
posed by certain class of citizens, who
are not practical or experienced, that Dys-
pepsia can not invariably be cured, but we
are pleased to say that GREENS AUGUST
FLOWER has never, to our knowledge, failed
to cure Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint in
all its forms, such as Sour Stomach, Cos
tiveness, Sick Headache, palpitation of the
dozen bottles sold last year, not single
failure was reported, but thousands of COM
plimentary letters received from Druggists
of wonderful cures. Three doses will relieve
any case. Try it. Sample bottles 10 cents.
Regular size 70 cents. For sale by H. II.
Mitchell, Elkton; E. b. Frazer, Port De-
post; DR.. L. r. Kirk, Rising Sun, and
Druggists generally.
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HNHE object of the petition of b. Gill &
l. Son, and of Thomas Waring 4 Brother fil,d in he
cause, is to have the surplus money arising from
sale of the real estate in thu papers in said de-
scribed applied In the satisfaction of the claims other
creditors of Neyn ". Mccormick deceased if any such
claims there are and 10 the satisfaction of the lin
claims OF the petitioners aud other lien creditors
Mary A Mccormick, widow OF said Nevin W. McCor-
mick, deceased. and Of James Mccormick and Thomas
Allen Mccormick Commonly known Allen McCor-
mck,) ont of the portions of said surplus money
ing to them as regulated by the rules of law.
The petition states that it appears from the report of
the Assignee of the Mortg.ec and of the Auditor filed
in said that the real estate therein mention has
been sold for the satisfaction Of the debt due to said
Assignee and costs, &C. and that after the satisfaction
of said mortgage debt costs Sc there is large
of money 50 arising remaining in the hands of the sni
Assignee: that said Nevn W. Mccormick, being at his
death the owner of the equity of redemption in sail
real estate Cleft in him after the giving of said mortgage
died leaving widow Mary A. Mccormick: and J"mrs
Mccormick, since ntermarrIed with Ida G. Cameron:
Sarah D.. since intermarred with W. 7. Underwood :,
Thomas A., Commonly known Allcu:) David A.,
Agnes b., and Nevin w. Mccormick, his children and
heirs at law.
Said petition also alleges that the petitioners obtained
judgments before said sale under said morgagc) as
follows in the Circuit Court for Cecil county, viz: b
Gill Son Allen Mccormick. for the sam of S!l3.l0,
interest, costs &c and Thomas Warning Brother
Mary A. Mccormick and James Mccormick, for SiS6:;
interest cost, &c: both Of which said judgments are
liens the portions coming 10 said Mary A.. James and
Allen McCo mick.
And that the said Mary A. Mccormick James McCor-
mick and wife. Sarah ID. Underwood and her husband,
Thomas A Mccormick, David A, Agnes Is" ana Ne'li
W Mccormick, all reside out Of tho state Of Maryland
and that the said Agnes Ii, and Sevin W. Mccormick
minors under u years Of age
1t is therenp"n adudged and ordered, that the pet'
TONERS Ly causing copy of this Order to lie inserted
in newspaper published in Cecil county, once !,
week month before the md day Of July next.
give notice to the said Mary A. Mccormick, james
Mccormick, Ida c. Mccormick, his wife, and Thomas A
Mccormick commonly known As Allen Mccormick of
the object and substance of the petition and warn them
to appear this Court in person by solicitor,
before the md day Of October next. To answer the
premises and show cause if any they have, why the
relief prayed for in said petition should not he granted
prayed. A. w. MITCHELL, Clerk.
True copy; test, A. W. MITCHELL.
June 2-1m Clerk.
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Thus Aleck partered from Quill

AMERICAN RUGs.-The DEAFNESS and
scarcity of handsome rugs have set our
American wits to work to provide a subsi-
tute for them, and of course we have sue.
ceeded. In Boston, Philadelphia, and l
believe, in Providence, rugs are made of the
rawlings of shawls and tapestry carpet, and
they are soft and pleasant to foot, and at
the same time very nice to look at. They
have no pattern, of course, but they gen.
orally have prevailing tint, and this is not
a no-color, but has good deal of life and
freshness in it. A prime merit these rugs
have in being of pure wool; they come in
breadths like common carpeting and can be
made into rugs of any size. They have no
fright" side; but can be turned at pleas
ure, and the edges do not curl up, as rugs
made of carpet are to apt to do. five like
we can lay large square of this material
down over nearly the whole floor and over
it put our Eastern rugs, if we have them;
but, though have seen this done, it seems
to me superfiuous, and for bedroom the
raveling- rugs alone are far more managea-
BILE than the thicker and heavier sort.
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ORDER NISI.

DAVID NJ. REYNOLDS ard MARY J. REYNOLDS,
his wife.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil county. In Chancery.
No. IFS d. 5.
ORDERED, this 22nd day OF June, in
" the year 1877 that the sale made and reported hy
William J. Jones' Trustee for the sale of the
mentioned in the proceedings in the above-entited
cause, be ratified and confirmed, unless to the
contrary thereof be shown before the 25th day of
August next provided copy Of this order be inserted
in some newspaper printed in Cecil county, once u week
for one month before the 18th day of July next
The report statss the amount of sale to Ice $1,000
A. W. MITCHELL. Clerk.
True copy: test, A. W. MITCHELL.
June %, 1ST7-lm Clerk.
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THE GAME OF LIFE.-Man's life is
game of cards. First, it lis "crib- age"
Next he tries to ego it alone" at sort of
"cut, shuttle and deal" pace. Then he
"gambles on the green" Then he "raises"
the "duece" when his mother "takes
hand in and, contrary to Hoyle, "beats
the little joker with her Give" Then,
with his " diamonds he wins the
"queen of harts." Tired of s'playing a
lone hand" he expresses desire to assist
his fair "partner," "throws out his cards."
and the Clergyman takes a ten dollar bill
out of him con a pair She s'orders him
up'' to build the fires. Like "knave" he
'.joins the s'clubs," where he often gets
"high," which is low, too. If he keeps
straight" he is oftentimes ''hush.' He
grows old and "bluff," sees a 'dear' of
trouble, when at last he 'tshufiles' off his
mortal coil, and ''passes in his checks"
AS he is "raked inn by a ''spade," life's
titful game" is ended, and he waits the
summons of Gabriels "trump," which shall
"order him up"
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Erection of a Frame School Hons
NOTICE..


NEVIN W. MCCORMICK and MARY A MCCORMICK
his wife.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil county. In Equity
No. 1874 d. 3.
N pursuance of an Order of the Circuit
Il Court for Cecil county in equity, notice is hereby
given To the creditors of Nevn Mccormick deceased
and the lien creditors of Mary A. Mccormick James
Mccormick and Thomas A. Mccormick. to file the
vouchers of their claims properly authenticated, in
the office of the Clerk of said Court before the
18th day of October, 1877. C. MCCULLOUGH,
Auditor of the Circuit Court for Cecil county. in Equity.
June % I'm
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Ice Cream and Water Ices,

w E beg leave to announce that we have
made such arrangements with cream d4ir les
as will enable to sell low before the war--in
hard money times and when hard money prices were
prevailing.
We will guarentee that we make good and pure an
article of Ice Cream can be made from pure cream,
and with the best fruit flavor.
We are prepared To supply large small quantities
on reasonable notice. Parties i'll want of this article
would do well to call, offer extra inducements
Saloons, Festivals, Camp Meetings. Weddings Excursion
Pic Mics, &c. All orders promptly attended to.
The following are our wholesale cash prices;
AT THE HOUSE,
10 gallons and 90 per gallon.
= - ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. To-
DELIVERED IN ELKToN:
gallons and over...... Is per gallon.
Leo -
Joseph BOOTH g. SON.
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ORDER NISI.

REUBEN KIRK
JAMES SMITH AND MARY J. SMITH HIS WIFE
In the Circuit Court for Cecil county. In Chanc.ry
No. 40 D. ).
nrdered this 22nd day Of June. 1877. that the sale
Omade and reported by Vim. I. Warburton Jr, one
OF the Trustees for the sale of the real in the
above entitled cause be ratified and confirmed
to the contrary thereof be shown before the
25th day of August next provided copy of this order
be inserted i'll some newspaper printed in Cecil county
week for one month before the 18th day of july
next.
The report states the amount of sale to he $500.
A. W. MITCHELL. Clerk.
Trnc copy: test A. ". MITCHELL,
June 23-1m Clerk.
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NOTICES., &c.
TO Bridge Contractors,

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received
~ by the County Commissioners of Cecil county, at
their Office in Ekton, on WEDNESDAY. July the 1Ith
up to O'Clock P NJ, to build the following described
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GROOME s. MCCULLOUGH,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,

EIKTON, MD.
oFF:CE-on Main street. long occupied 10y Mr.. Greome
We have associated ourselves under the above name
for the practice of profession and will give prompt
ami careful attention to all business intrusted
The business connection between us does not extend
to criminal business in which the practice of each will
he entirely distinct from that of the other All other
business cOnci to either will receive the attention of
both.
JAMES BLACK GROOME
July % 1S7I-tf CLINTON MCCULLOUGH
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JOSEPH BOOTH g. SON,
3m EAST END ELKTON.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION,
HANNAH 4 kIMBLE

GEORGE +. wOLLASTON and TITLE. his wifi.
PRISCILLA KIMBLE. JOHN SMITH and LYDIA
his wife ROBERT LYNCH and ELIZABETH NJ his
wife, PHILIP RUDOLPH and MARANDA, his wife
and JOSEPH W0LLAST0N.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil county. In Equity.
No. 1913, d. 3. May 81, 1877.
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NOTICES, dc.
ATTENTION.!

TNHE town ordinance prohibiting the firing of guns
l. pistols, fireworks of any kind within the limits
OF the town, will hereafter he strictly enforced
By order of the Town Commissioners.
A p. SIIOCKLEY
June 23-3w. Town Bailiff
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HIRES ROOT BEER PACKAGE

MAKES gallons of delicious Beer for
AVA = cents; ma lie from Gipsisscwa Sarsapara,
Dani, lion and other medical roots delicious bever-
possessing properties which will change
bid action of the stomach liver AMI kidney and keep
them i'll healthy condition, promoting strength and
vigor. To farmers and lahOring il is Indispensable
in wariing oil the effects Of heat and prostratipu dur
ing the Summer months Manufactured only 10y c. +.
HIRES, Wholesale Botanic Druggist. No . Lrtitl St,
Philadelphia. Ask your druggist for it.
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Notice to Creditors.
To CONTRACTORS.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received
~ by the Board of School Commissioners of Cecil
county, at their Office in Elkton until TUESDAY, July
10th, at o'clock P. NJ. for the
Erection of a Frame School House,
IS by 10 feet, in CHARLEsTOWN 9Th Election District
of Cecil county.
The stone low Standing in the walls of the old school
house may be used free of cost for building the walls
of the new house.
Drawings and Specifications can be seen and exam
ined at any time at the home of the subscriber
Zion, Md. s. J. ENGLAND,
June 23-3w School Commissioner
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BRIDGE No. z

To build Bridge CALDWELL'S FORDING. on
Basin Run near Rowlandvlc. Span 80 feet between
the face of abuments; Ahutm"nts to be II feet long
and feet thick base and IL feet long top and y
feet thick at top, and feet above ordinary watcrleye
t" the bottom of chords and feet deep below the bed
of creek if good foundation be sooner obtain
ed, The Wing Walls the same depth of abutm, nts
where they join the same aud feet deep at outer ends
aud feet wide at abument aud feet the ends: l.
feet long the west and 10 feet long the side
of creek The Guard Walls To be ~ feet high above
the roadway, which shall be graded raise Of foot in
l. feet TO be covered with coping stone cement
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WOODWORK.

span Of - feet clear of face of ahutments and IL
feet wide. The following timber must be white oak
Skcwhacks INl2 inches; Posts 10Ni2 inches: Braces
0Nl2 inches: Josts ks inches (space feet
5n5 inches; Wall Plates +Il2 inches (pine lumber)
GrdeIs 6xl2 inches; Studdns 2x4 Inches end pests
KIP inches Caps 4Xl2 inches Chorps Jx9 inches the
Gers to be n feet long and secured to teKng Posts
with stirrups "A by inches and II Inches long, bolted
through the King Posts with inch bolts to each stir
rup. ana the other Grers to he secured with inch
Suspension Rods, represented on the draft The
sides of the bridge to be feet high King Posts and
feet high at ends; the Girders running feet longer
than the sides of the bridge he braced with Iron
Braces 2N2 inches, running from the end OF the Grid
the frame of bridge, and secured with Il inch
bolts heads and washers. all complete. inch bolts
through cords represented on the draft The ounda
tons and timber to be Inspected above and all the
stone work for feet above ordinary water mark TO be
laid in cement and the remainder Of the masonry to be
laid in good lime mortar. The stone work all to he
pointed with cement and completed before tho
10th day of October next, 1871 The frame be weati-
crboarlcred with good siding on all sides above
Stone for this bridge will be furnished free of cost in
the quarry the bridge site
Fur ulther particulars, contractors can plan Of
bridge the Office OF the County Commissioners of
Cecil county.
The County Commissioners reserved the right to
reject all or any bid
Proposals for wood or iron solited.
IF. EANARSDALE
Jun 23-3w Clerk County Commissioners.
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With Table and Fixtures compile, only $40.
perfect uncqualed large strong and durable Ma
chine. constructed elegant and solid, from the best
material with mathematical precision for constant Fam
lily use or manufacturing purposes. Always ready at
moments notice to do its days work, out of ORDER
and will last generation with moderate care; easy to
understand and MANAGE light, smooth and swift
ming, like the well-regulat movement of fine witch
Simple Compact. Efficient and Reliable, with all the
valuable be found in the CHEST priced
Machines warranted TO do the came work. the same
way. and rapid and smooth SI5 machine An ac-
knuwledged triumph of nSeuus mechanical skill
TALLY the working womans friend and far in advance
of all ordinary Machines for absolute Strength Rrli
bility and general usefulness: will Hem Fell, Tuck
Seam Quilt, Bind, Braid Cord Gather, Rufle, Shirr,
Pla Fold Scallop. Roll Embroidvr Run up Brcadths,
with wonderful rapidiy. neatness and ease sews
the strongest lasting stitch equally fine and smooth
through all kinds of goods. from cambria to several
of broaco leather, with fine
cotton linen, silk Irvine. Gives perfect satisfaction
Will its several times in season i'll the
work it does make a good living for any or
who desires it for that purpose: works so
faithful and e,sy the servants and children can Use it
without damage. Price of Machine, with light table,
fully equipped for family work. so HALF CASE, COVER,
SIDE DRAWERS GARNET STYLES each at correspond
ing low rates. SAT. delivery guaranteed free from
damage Explanatory pamphlets illustrated with en-
cravings of the several styles of the Machines refer
rnces variety of sewing &c. mailed free Confidential
terms with liberal Inducements to cnterprisns Clergy
men. Tca hers, Business Men Travelling Local Agents,
&c who desire exclusive Agencies furnished apili-
cation. Address John ii. Kendall Co, All Broadway,
New York, Feb LILY
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
JOSEPH PENNEL
NENIN W. MCCORMICK and MARY A. MCCORMICK
his wife.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil county. In Equity
CHI. ID. 3 No. 1874 May 81 1877.

JONES / EAINES, Solicitors 70. :. Wa.:.g i. Bro.
GEO. a. BLAZE, soici.o. for B. gill : son
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E-Curran was once addressieg a jury,
when the judge, who was thought to be an
tagonistic to his client, intimated his dis
shake of his head. 81 see, gentlemen"
said Curran, " l see the motion of his lord
ships head. Persons unacquainted with
his lordship would be apt to think this i'm
piled difference of opinion; but be assured,
gentlemen, this is not the case. When you
know his lordship as we'll as do, it will be
unnecessary to tell you that when he shakes
his head there really is nothing in it,
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FOR RENT
TNIIE STORE ROOM in Tile Cecil Wing
L Building recently occupied 10y John Wknson.-
Possession given immediately. Apply at -
Sep t9 ls16--f THIS OfFlCE
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sSs" Garrck, going up Holborn, when a
great mob was gathering together to see
criminal pass to Tyburn, asked Mr.. Lockyer
Davis, who was standing at his shop door,
what was the name of the person going to
his fatal end, and what was his crime? Mr..
Davis told him his name was Vowel, and
his crime forgery. "Ah," said Gerrick, edo
you konw which of the Vowels it is, for
there are several of that name9 However,
continued he " it is certain, and l am very
glad of it, that is neither you (U) nor o."
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STORIES OF BLITZ,

One Column, $500 per inch for year. Three chan
allowed to Yearly ayertisers MithGut additional chat
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-09-16

stern ipquisitoTs-was shot or hung on the
epot. The hordes of Circasians and B tshi-
Bazouks, the latter largely Tecruited hom
the dispossessed Turkish population, de-
ecended like destroying angels upon every
Bulgarian community. The men We're
braiGe ed or butchered as soon as caught, the
women were violated and murdered. Inc
property was carried off to the Mohsmme'
dan villages, aud probably turned to &C
count to make up the losses of the proceed
ing ii me OF Bulgarian triumph. The houses
were set 'on FIRE, and consumed In their
ashes the feeble, the sick, and the half
massacred. The lovely district CT ShIpka
and the Tundja, ''the vale of roses, /" ls now
the valley of the shadow of death. 1t ID a
horrible Gehenua. reeking with all unmen-
ii, Aaole aboDinatiOns, and all the hendish
crimes of human hearts turned to the
demons abiding places. Such has been
the progress of the "war of emancipation"
down to the present, aud now "a great cry
Is abont to go mp tba: these last massacres
OF Turks on Christians must be again
avenged by farther massacres OF CHRISTIANS
upon Turks. The vast forces which Rus
sia is accum ulstiug are TO leave no Mosiem
breathing who has been aulled by the
hoTrors OF tue latest feTd5 of Caruage.- -tet
us suppose that portion of the RusslaD
threat Is carried out. We shall then have
the Moslems exactng ''their turn" once
more, until, again supposiDg all to go well
with the Russian arms, cToWnlng massa-
ere of the Christians in the streets of every
great town of Turkey will give the occasion
for that fnal act of extermination which
will place the orthodox Gear in possession
Of bowling wilderness from which both
Christian and Moslem inhabitants will have
equally disappeared before mutual massa-
cres. Is this q contamination which the
agitators of the autumn
will be able to regard as satisfactory out
cone of their policy
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-09-16

HIs Holiness, adiy receiving so many
requests from such high authorities, en-
trusted, according to custom, the examin :
alton Of this grave matter to the Sacred
Congregation of Rites. Consequently, IN
the ordinary meeting Eeld in the Vatican
Palace on the day mentioned below. the
cardinals who look after the Sacred Rites,
after having heard the report of Cardinal
Bilio, Bishop of Sabina, Prefect of the
same Sacred Congregation end propcpent
of the cause, and matureIy weighed the
objections of Father Salvati, promoter OF
the faith, ar d the replies OF the defender
of the caase, after a profound disc1ssioo,
have ursnImously agreed to give the FOL,
lowing answer: That recourse be had
TO the Holy Father for the coDce sion, the
declaration and the extension to the whole
Church Of the title Of Doctor in honor OF
St. Francis of Sales, with Office and mass
of the common of Doctors and Pontlus,
retaining the proper prayer aud tue Ies
sons Of the second noc;urn." Jniy |th,
1877.
A faithful relation of ali this having
been made to cur Most Holy Father Plus
TX. by tie undersigned Secretary of the
Sacred Congregation then gave The or
der to Issue the general decree WttS d
cribs. July 10, 1877.
Louis, Cardinal BilIo, Bishop OF Sabina,
Prefect of the Sacred Congregation OF Rites.
(Loc. Sig.)
PIacidIo Raii. Secretary Of the Sacred
Congregation of Rites.