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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-02-24

ORrHAxs' CouRT. Adam Shower, ESQ.,
Chief Judge Isaac @. Bale and L. I. Sling
huff, Esqrs., Associate Judges DR.. Henry
Il. Beltz, Register Of Wills; Geo. NJ. Parkei
Esq, Deputy Register.
Monday, February 10 Maggie S. Kelley,
Executrix Of David W. Kelley, deceased, re-
turned inventory Of goods and ehattels.
VIM. B. Thomas, administrator OF Daniel
p. Goodwin, deceased, received order to no.
tify creditors, and order TO sell goods and
chattels admitted to be the property OF said
deceased.
The last will and testament Of Hanson T.
Webb, deceased, was admitted to probate.
| Edwin X. Gernand, executor Of Emanuel
Gernand, deceased, returned inventory Of
goods and chattels, aud list Of debts and
stocks.
Tuesday, February is.-The last will and
testament Of Joshua Switzer, deceased, was
admitted to probate and letters testamentary
granted to Jesse Anders.
George W. Rooms and John A. Koons, ex'
ecutors Of Peter krans, retained list OF sale
Of personal property and list of debts;
Edwin X. Gernand, executor Of Emanuel
Gernand, deceased, received orderto transfer
bank stocks.
Elizabeth Weppler, executrix Of John WEEP
pier, deceased, returned inventory OF goods
and chattels.
Ezra Chew, executor OF Noah Evans, de-
ceased, returned inventory of goods and chat
tells, list of debts, and inventory Of money,
and received order to sell real estate and
order to notify creditors.
Jacob Nearing, guardian to Samuel Haines,
settled first and 6nal account.
Jacob Nearing, guardian to Andrew Hainesi
! settled first and final account.
Charles p Jones, Joseph o. jones and
David b. Earhart, executors of John Jones,
deceased, settled third account.
Letters of administration on the estate o.
Lydia Lambert, deceased, were granted Il
DR.. Jacob Rinehart.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-02-24

How mach better Is the selection Of
President by Bradley than BY Ferry2
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-02-24

PiSR CsrrLE.-Mr. David j. Roop, of I'm.
iontown district, killed three year old Dur.
ham bull last week which dressed 9l2 pounds,
the hide weighed llS pounds Mr.. Roop has
nine fat steers that will now weigh 1900
pounds, which be intends to sell in the spring.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-02-24

Several disastrous fires have occurred in
York county, Pa, since the LIST Of January.
Diptheria has also been making sad havoc
9Th the children Of the same county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-02-24

CoSsiDERARIE excitement was accustomed
on Saturday night, of last week, by an alarm
of fire. The chimney OF Mr.. George Kirby,
on Foundry Lane, took FIRE and burned fierce,
ly for short time. At the time Of the FIRE
a high wind was prevailing.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-02-24

SEVERAL gentlemen have called on us to
demonstrate against the idea that the recent
fires in this region were incendiary in their
origin. They contend that they we're acct.
dental, aud that the belief that they were
incendiary, if generally entertained, would
work injury, and even affect the value Of
property. Without becoming party to
either side of the dispute as to whether these
fires were the result Of accident or design, we
publish in connection with them only such
statements as are believed to be we'll authen.
ticated. If any one can disproye them they
owe duty to the community to do so. We
learn that an iron tube, resembling a bell
clapper, filled with something like fuse or
slow match, was found after the fire at Messrs.
Fritchey and Sbriyer's barns.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-02-24

II, !. Norris, ksq., - tbis city, has been
elected one OF the Vice Presidents Of the
Maryland Sunday School Union.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-02-24

Baltimore win .'lct out new link
when her Atlantic cable Is completed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-02-24

LISwooD ITENs.-0n Saturday, 18th inst.
whilst Mr.. W. II. Blaxsteu, residing near
this place, was engaged threshing wheat, his
son, aged abont years, narrowly escaped
being instantly killed by his clothing coming
in contact with the revolving rod of the thresh
ing machine. Fortunately the part of the
rod with which he came in contact was near
the thresher, where it was sufficiently elevated
as to admit his body to be several times rap.
idly whirled around without striking the floor
beneath, which would inevitably have crushed
him before the horse power could have been
checked. He was carried to the house in an
apparently lifeless condition, but soon after
began to revive. Upon examination, made
by j. ]. Weaver, the attending physician, he
was found to be badly Jared and bruised but
no bones broken. At last accounts the boy
was improving and hopes entertained of his
recovery.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-02-24

MELROsE 1TEMs.-0n the 4th inst, a child
of Edwin Garrett fell from its bed, which re.
suited in the dislscation Of its knee Joint and
fracture Of the thigh bone.
On the l4th instant, Hartman Tasto, while
cutting some wood cut his foot, severing the
main artery. The hemorrhage was very pro.
fuse and the family were alarmed. The ne.
oessary aid was rendered by DR.. j. D. Keu.
er, Of this place, in both cases.
Mr.. Samuel Yingling has bought the old
saw mill property of Judge Adam Shower.
The tract contains thirty acres, mostly cover,
ed with heavy timber. He paid 5000 for
the same, and intends to erect grist mill
and repair the saw mill. There is every pros.
pect that he will do a splendid business.
On Sunday evening there seemed TO be q
large fire in the direction of Westminster from
here, but did not ascertain where il was. m
was the barn of Mr.. Shriver, an account Of
which will be found elsewhere. j
Many Of our farmers had commenced plow.
ing, but the cold weather has stopped them
again.
There are quite number of sales thi,
spring and stock commands fair price.
There is good prospect for the extension
of the Bachman Valley Railroad to Westmin.
ster, and those interested should speedily
make mp subscriptions, as if this project fails
they will take the Baltimore route.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-02-24

Nj. William Tagg, Of Union Mills, slaugh
tered on Monday last, hog weighing 4fsI
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-02-24
ssore.s which are Safe.
The Aceoaai, Of NJ. Tldsn AID ISedr''a'y
chnnaler % Be Uaerposed.

the account OF samuel D. Ahueh ~ tiN
Third National Bank for examination BY
the former committee, while Hon. n.
Chandler, chairman Of the national he
publican committee, will be excused from
appearing before the latter committee with
his account books, papers, oct. This har-
monious agreement Of the two committees
was brought about through the exertions
of Senator Baruum and Mr., Ellis.
An Indignant Denial from Mr.. Tilden'
New YoRK, Feb. 2l.---Goyernor Tilden
has sent the following communication to
Senator Herman:
NEW YoRK, Feb. q, 1877.
Hon. Frdacis Keraaa, Washington, d. C.:
A telegram to the Associated Press pub
lished this morning states that harmo'
Nous agreement has been brought about
between the Senate committee, Of which
YOU are Il member, and committee Of the
House, by which it has been decided not
to 20 into an examination of my bank ac-
count on the one hand, or the accounts If
the Chairman of the Republican National
Committee on the other hand. Irepudiate
any such agreement, and disclaim any such
immunity, protection or benefit from il.
reject the utterly false imputation that
my private bank account contains anything
whatever that needs to be concealed. Tn.
der the prctence of looking for payment
in December, the demand was for all pay
ments after May, aud all deposits during
nine months The bank was repeatedly
menaced with removal Of its officers and
books to Washington. A transcript of
entries of private business, trusts, chart
ties, containing everything but what the
committee was commissioned To inyesti.
gate, but nothing which il was commits
stoned " investigate, because nothing Of
that sort existed, has been taken, with my
knowledge, To Washington. Of course,
there is no item in it relating to anything
in Oregon, for | never made, authorized,
or knew Of any expenditure In relation to
the election in that State, or resulting
controversies, or any promise, or obligR-
ton, or negotiation on the subject.
Mr., Ellis, the acting President of the
bank, himself Republican, sometime ago
told the chairman of the committee aud
several of its members that there is moth.
Ing in the account capable of furthering
any just object of investigation. lam also
informed that resolution was passed to
summon me as a witness, but have receiv-
ed no subpoena. had written before the
telegram appeared requcstingto say to the
committee that it would be more agreeable
to me not to visit Washington if the com.
mittee would send sub committee or hold
n session here, but that otherwise | should
attend under subpoena. As to this ar.
rangement now reported, have only to
say that | can accept decoruin and dcccn-
cy, but not a fictitious equivalent, for a
mantle Of secrecy to anybody else.
S. J. TlLDEN
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-02-24

Property: ~
aaMWN Three horses, four eon
49, Q hogs, one narrow ,r,,im
--0-A4.horse wagon, 8 farov "a
plows, . harrows, single and dovu' y
plows, cultiyators, corn forks. rocs,.,,
riage, harness, gears, horse rae M
cutting box, threshing machine 1uJ y.
fodder cutter, 10 acres Of whea, r-,,l'
the ground, together with many o,f,,,-
including Household Furniture toos.--
TO mention.
Terms Of Sale IF Personal PsOs,,t, ]
sums Of $40 and under cash, q !, !,
above : 10 credit Of Q months S;I i !
by purchasers giving notes With ap5,,,5
eurity and bearing interest from Ne M.
Bar Personal Property will b ~ /
Real Estate afterwards
WIN. A. McKELLIp. Ina.
sNirn L MckELur, Solicitor,
ieb zi'ts John NJ. Yingling Ia
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ANOTHER BARN BURSED.-0n Sunday night
last, about I o'clock, the barn of Mr.. D..
Keener Shriyer was burned. Seven or eight
valuable horses, number OF beef cattle and
COWS, and large quantity of hay, grain and
farming utensils were in the barn. Mr..
Shriver and his men used every effort to res.
cue the horses and cattle. By great exertion
they were enabled to save six horses and
some of the cattle, but all the cows, one mare
and valuable Percheron stallion, all the
hay, grain and farming tools, and the barn,
were consumed by the fire. The loss is esti.
mated at twenty-five hundred dollars. The
farm house was saved. There was an insur.
ance in the Baltimore County Company on
the barn and outbuidings for Sl4OO. The FIRE
is believed to be the work of an incendiary,
SIS it is reported that the barn was on fire in
two different places, which were separated by
brick wall. Great excitement prevails in
the neighborhood, as on the Wednesday night
previous the barn on the farm of Mr. Fritchey,
near by, was also burned
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-02-24

THE BAcHNAS VALLEY RAILROAD. What
are the citizens Of Westminster aud the peo.
pie living along the line of the proposed
Bachman Valley Railroad, from Melrose sta.
ton to Westminster, willing to do in the way
of subscription and right of way in aid Of the
proposed enterprise? That is a practical
question which must be settled at an early
day. Other routes have been surveyed, and
other surveys are still to be made. We are
satisfied the road can be brought through this
fertile region to Westminster, il our people
are sufficiently alive to their own interests
and manifest proper enterprise, generosity
and public spirit. Liberal subscriptions and
liberal grants of the right of way are the
chief prerequisites. The valley is already as
productive as a garden in cereals, but a rail.
road through it would increase the value of
its land full fifty per cent. 1t is known to
abound in beds of valuable iron ore, and this
mineral wealth could thus at once be utilized.
The road can be built, we are informed by
those most familiar with the subject, at the
present low price Of labor and iron, for about
SlO0,OO0, while any other route mentioned
would cost not less than 100000. With this
view OF the matter, the chances are largely in
favor Of Westminster, if our citizens do not
throw them away, to the advantage of some
other route. What say you, citizens of West
minister and Of Bachman's Valley? What.
ever is to be done must be done quickly. Now
is your opportunity. Delay may prove fatal.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-02-24

PREPARATIONS FOR REUSnISG THE BRANCH
rs OF THE METHODIST Protestant CHuncH.
On Wednesday March l4th, the forty'nnth
Conference Of the Methodist Protestant
Church in Maryland will begin its sessions a,
Westminster The body consists Of about
one hundred and seventy.iive members-min'
isters and laymen. The most important bus
mess to be transacted will be the election
of delegates to the joint convention Of the
Methodist Protestant Church of the South
and the Methodist Protestant Church Of the
West and North, which were separated in
1858 by the slavery question, and are now
preparing to reunite. The joint convention
will be composed of nearly two hundred rep
reseutatives. Its sessions will he held in
Baltimore, beginning May 9th, and it is ex-
pected that they will continue about two
weeks. The representatives Of the two
Churches will meet separately at first, and
then, after each have decided upon the terms
Of consolidation, they will meet in joint SEES
sions.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-02-24
An Indignant Denial from Mr.. Tilden.

New YoRK, Feb. 81 ,---Governor Illden
has sent the following communication to
Senator Herman:
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Also at the same time and bI,,, :.
sold without reserve the folIouirr y.
Property Ial
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-06-28
RenudiatiQn.

The supporters of the Funding Bill con-
tend that all who oppose it are ''repudiation-
ists." If they mean that they repudatc the
Funding Bill, the charge is true. If they
mean the reputation of the Public Debt it
is not true. There is no purpose or thought
OF repudiating that. The Funders contend
that zone slice" has already been taken off
the claim of the creditors, and, that it would
be bad faith to take off another, in face Of
the Funding Bill contract. This is entirely
erroneous. There has been no s'slice," lc-
gally, taken off the debt, but there has been
one added accompanying the interest.
The original bondholders, as class, had
nnthinn 70 do with the ssaOa of the Fund.
Ing Bill. 1t was the spectators, those who
had purchased the bonds at less than half
their face value, and who, in any view Of
the case, were to make handsome profit by
their investment. II West Virginia paid, it
would be that much better. If she did not
pay, they still were gamers. If Virginia
was still bound for the one-third, in the
event West Virginia did not recognize it.,
they could afford to wait. they realized
Immediately on the two-thirds, for they held
the coupons which were good for all dues to
the State, and arrested and appropriated the
revenues in satisfaction of them before they
reached the Treasury.
There is no party, or proposed party,
which desires to repudiate the public debt.
The Funding Bill is fraud. Tt is known to
be such, and there is really as much moral
turpitude in supporting it, as there would be
in fragrant reputation. The people will not
be frightened by this clamor about repuGia-
ton. They are conscious of no such thought,
and it is an unmitigated SANDER to prefer the
charge,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-06-28

DISASTROUS FIRE.-A terrific fire occur
red In st Johns N. B., on Thursday last.
All OF the public buildings, three principal
hotels and all of the newspaper officers ere
burned..About three-fourths OF the city was
de stroyed. Eight men and two infants ale
known to have been lost, and many are
missing. The loss of property is estimated
at from $40, 900, to 5000, 900. and the
insurance, it is thought, will not exceed S.
100000. Thousands OF people were made
homeless, and wandered the streets in des-
pair. The wholesale destruction OF provis-
ions OF all kinds, seems to point to famine,
and it is apprehended that many will perish
from want, notwithstanding help is pouring
in from all sides. The area burned was
about 200 acres, comprising the most vaua-
BILE portion of the city. Many cities have re-
sponded to the appeal for help; and provis-
ions and money are being sent from every
quarter.
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Gale Of Valuable
~ REAL ESTATE.


will offer for sale at Public Auction, in front
OF the Courthouse, in Staunton, Va, on
MONDAY, AUGUST 27th, 1877,
Court Day).if not sold privately before that day
that VALUABLE FARM on which now reside
situated one mile North OF Greenville, on the
Lexington road, containing
337 LIZ ACRES.
This property is one OF the most valuable and
best quality OF limestone. smooth, very fertile ana
under high state Of cultivation. SEVENTY acres
are in
EXCELLENT TIMBER
~ The improvements consist of q handsome
::il MANSION HOUSE,
Good Barn, Stables, Granaries, and all necessarv
Out-houses the kitchen being attached to the
house, all in thorough repair. There is on the
place splendid spring within ten stems Of The
cry field. There is also large orchard Of t1ne
fruit. The fences are in good repair and most n n
the land has an excellent stand OF grass vi
This farm can be divided SO as to mako +,uo,
goodsized farms. and have ample timber and wv :,
ter on each There is a fair proportion of the.
es. which can be divided so as to leave n n6raon,
with each farm. "No " pOf"on
The undersigned will take great pleasure in,
showing this land to any one who NAV desire t to-
f.a,, ~, IL. information can also be Obtained
iiT TEP Ms; .. ~ ~ Qnarles Staunton, Va.
nand, and the residue in one, two. three fomr
ana hve years, with interest at per cent or IL
Inc purchaser psefess, the whole can he Maid
uown. II tne payments are deferred bonds With
good personal security will be reouire1 and fhe
''''e retained as ultimate security. Address
,rno ora, d. A. TRICE,
' Greenville, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-06-28
Assignee's Sale
lie al E tate
In the Counties of Bath and Highland.

Pursuant to decree in the United States Dis
trict Court for the Western District of Virginia,
will, as Assignee OF Moses Gwin, bankrupt sell
at public auction.
TUESDAY, JULY 18th, 1877,
at Warm Springs, Bath County, the real estate of
said bankrupt, via:
ONE-HALF OF A Q ACRE TRACT LAND.
with house on it,on the waters of Jackson's Riy-
erabout II miles North east OF Bath c. H.. adioin-
ing the land OF David Gwin. Decd, and Others IN
the county OF bath, also one-half Of an undivided
81 ACRE TRACT OF MOUNTAIN LAND,
on the waters of Jackson River in the Rio Val.
ley adjoining the lands of John Bollar dec d. and
others. IN the county Of Highland.
TERMS:-One fourth cash, and the balance on
credit OF SIX, twelve and eighteen months, the
purchaser giving bonds with ample personal Sc
curlty Tor the deferred payments, with interest
from the day OF sale and the title to retained as
ultimate security. -
JOHN E. ROLLER, Assignee
June %o-tds OF Moses Gwin, bankrupt.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-06-28

The Wing ought not to get fretted BY
what few Valley papers say about Malone
They don't know public sentiment, and
don't make it. While Holiday, to all ap-
pearances, is the favoritc, Gen. Malone ha $
many influential friends. It is true they
do pot Dir their opinions on the street cor
ners. but none the Jess believe in Malone.
We say this much to quiet tho nerves of the
Whig. Malone IS gaining sympathy every
day in the Valley among some Of the best
workers in the democratic party.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-06-28
VIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office of the circutt
Court for Augusta County, June 25th, 1877.
E. NJ. swoops's Admir- for &C., Plaintiffs,

E. NJ. Swoops's Admir- for &C., Plaintiffs,
against
Boiling R. Swoope &c., Defendants.
In Chancery-upon rule vs. said B. RI Swoone 70
son. - ~ 49, AAA'7
The object of the proceeding is to have the mr.
chase money bonds given by said Mason upon the
sale OF the Swoope farm abated to the extent of
the land falls short of 43lx acres at the rate of
interest. ~
u appearing by affidavit filed that E. R. Swoope,
defendant to said petition, is a nonresident OF
Inc state OF Virginia 1t is ordered that he do ap-
pear mere within one month after due publication
Z! inns notice, and do what is necessary to protect
MS interest. j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
isaosoh' p.l. June 28.4W
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The Washington correspondent of the
Richmond bsspate4 says the Moflett Bell
Punch patent has been fought desperately
at the Patent Office, but the indications are
that the patent will be secured.
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DOR RENT.

The desirable new BRICK RESIDENCE. on Au-
gusta Street, now occupied by myself. 1t has ev-
cry convenience for comfort, including a large
cistern, with force pump, hose, and bath room.
There are seven or eight well arranged rooms and
the entire premises in the very best condition.
Possession given Immediately, il desired. Twill
rent also, the commodious store-room, in the
same building, one OF the largest and most con-
venient in the city. Terms reasonable.
June 28-tf DENNIS OCONNOR.
B. N. ZIRKLE. II. A. GLENN,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-06-28

Office.
Special Term of the U. s. District Court for
the Western District of Virginia will be held at
the Registers Office in Charlottesville, on Satur-
day. the 18th day of July next, to audit accounts
of MarshalI&c.
By order of the Judge.
w. B. LURTY. Clerk
U. s. Dist. Court at HarriSonburg.
iunn 14-9w
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Tor all they get Of them now; and when we
estimate the private fortunes which have
been swamped in them, we cannot say but
they would not be better off at this time,
had they never seen a railroad. It seems
that all values may be destroyed-private
stock in railroads, the railroads themselves,
and State interest in them squandercd, but
the holder OF the bonds must be guarded
as something sacred, while the people, the
State, go down, down, under the iron tread
of war.
We would do nothing to impair the fair
fame Of the county or State, nor do we
think the reputation of either is linked to
the inviolability Of the Funding Bill, with
its history, as we have stated it. The peo-
pie who oppose this unjust and Ubiquitous
legislation are as sensitive about the honor
of Virginia, and their private honor, as any
who may support it. They respect too, ave,
admire and revere Mr.. Stuart, and however
much they may differ with him in this mat
ter, they will never forget his great services
to his native county and State. Surely we
have no purpose to detract from his we'll
earned fame, in these reflections, thrown
together amidst imperative pressing BUSH
ness engagements, with no leisure to rear.
range or modify, but would rather contribute
an evergreen to round out the wreath that
crowns his useful and distinguished life, as
he feelinsly bids adieu to the harsh a5rasions
of public position.