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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14
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ADVANCEMENT fea ls7e.
BALTIMORE.

The Publisher takes p.eSsur in announcing
that The Gazette, for ISIS, will Re more than
ever . aewspapcr for the people. II will lie his
air. seconstantiy sireugthca its corps OF writers,
increase its news facil,iee, aud enlarge its sphere
Of activity As heretofore il will be hrsi-ciass
morning Journal, democratic in principle, indie
pendent in everything. neutral in nothing, o,-
POSED TO all monopolirs and the unvompromi.in.
foe Of all corrupt rings in municipal, state and
national affairs. II will be the unyielding sd
vccate Of economy and reform in every dcpart-
ment OF government aud will safiessiy condemn
that which deserves rrbuke and cordially COM
mend tina; which commands praise, without stop
ping To inquire what poiiucsl party is affected
thereby. The news feature Of The Gazette will
be, II possible, more striking than ever. 4 reg
ulsr news bureau has been opened in Washing
ton, and the special correspondence from ihr ma
tioual capital will lie unexceilrd by that Of any
journal in the country. Its spcrial d;sps,rh,s
will cover every news centre o:irporisnce while
the Associated Press will furnish IL with the ass,
advices from oil paris q the world Its local n
ports will be the most complete that can he OBJ
tanned, and its miscellaneous matter will be Of q
character 10 interest all clssses Of readers Spe-
cial attention will be paid to the collection q
news in Maryland and the adjoining States, and
in this particular The Gazette viii be far in ads
vance of any Of It's contemporaries, aiming to b.
live newspaper in every respect ard furnish.
ing the fullest and frrshCs, news and e, ne al
reading matter a, the lowest possible cost to the
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The Weekly Gazette, in addition TO the bright
-, and best features ef the daily issue contains
all the news Of the week cnrefaiiy collatei. II
is Tiled With domestic and foreign news, special
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Dee. II. 1877. Baltimore Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14
Journalistic.

journalistic.
Mr.. Samuel o. Wells, son Of the late proprie-
tor Of the Port Tobacco 1smes, has taken charge
Of that paper.
The Washington Post, new Democratic dali
~, made its appearance Thursday.
Two hundred and sixteen journals have failed
in Washington since 1870.
L. J. and HArwood Watkins, Esqrs, have pur-
chssd the Ellicot, City Times for s., OOo Har-
wood Watkins, Esq, will be the editor.
The .Ameriean Farmer and the MARYLAND Farm
rr for December are both promptly on our table
These magazines arc invaluable to the farming
community, and should be in the hands Of every
enterpsis;ng farmer in the State. The latter ap-
pears in mourning on account of the death of
Col s. s. Mills, its late conducting editor.
The Amateur Printer, neat, spicy, and beau
tifally ''made-up' magazine, devoted to the ty-
biographical fraternity, came to our sanc,um this
week. wehcpe it will make its visit. more fire.
qucnt.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14

observation-disclosures Carroll and
family have taken up their residence
for the winter at the Executive Man.
sion at Annapolis.
Hon. Edward Lloyd. Of Talbot. and
James L. Dennis, Of Somerset, are
named in connec ,ion with the presiden-
CIV OF the state Senate. ret.c, s. Hob.
li,zell, Of Baltimore, and. George II.
Williams, Of Baltimore county, are
named IN connection with the speaker
ship Of the House. The Legislature
meets on the I'd Of January.
Pinchback. OF Louisiana. has addressed
an open letter TO Gov. Nichols resign
ing his place Is United States Senator
i-am that State.
II il now generally understood tha,
Hon. Montgomery Blair is a candidate
or United States senator.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14

Those Of our citizens who were out SATURDAY.
night about O'Clock could not have failed to
notice the unusual proximity Of the moon TO We
nus. About halEpast Ave O'Clock the latter BE-
gan to approach the open arms Of the moon, and
BY half-paS seven she had seemingly submitted
TO her sisters cares and passed beyond. This
phenomenon, known scientifically - the occulta-
ton Of Venus, lasted bu, short time. that is
the actual passage Of tie moon between Venus
and the earth took but few minutes. owing to
The small portion Of the former which was visi-
BILE. Specializing as to the apparent cares Of
these planets, an acquaintance of ours, who was
out at the time to witness the occultation. ~
marked, that it reminded him ofone woman kis-
sing another and he was sure that the Queen Of
Love and Beauty would have found more con-
genial company in the latitude Of the red plan
ct Mars bysiander suggested that probably
the Queen had jilicd her old sweetheart and WAS
NV looking for the Man in the Noon
On the impulse Of the moment We picked up
a brick, but just As We were about to ..lei Hy"
at the speakers, II broke upon us that only .
joke might be intended and We reserved IL to rub
their heads with hereafter
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14

WHEsr.-The sales Of all descriptions as far
as reported during the week were as follows:
Sou,hcrn-3, 400 bu. ordinary 10 good red at
100 to l37 cents; 1928 bu. prime TO choice
Fultz at 1873 TO las; 5.Oo6 hu. long-berry am
Der at LAG TO $50: GOO bu. white AT li5Gl4s
CoRS.-The sales Of all descriptions reported
during the week were as follows:
Southern.-l,ss s bu. damp white and 1880
bu. do yellow at 52G.54 cents; 9,.lo tu. fair
white and IL, 80 bu. do. yellow At 5l(0 81: "a
os4 hu. prime dry white at So to 50, chiefly At
6cGi 90, TO grade No. at elevator, and e,9ls
bu. prime dry yellow at 6, to grade No. at ell
eva:or 500 bu. old yellow sold at CT.
OArs-The market has been but meagerly SUP
piled, and the sales necessarily limited, but pri-
ces have ruled firm.
The sales reported included the following:
Southern, l32 bu. at So cents; 400 bu. At
3s, $50 bu. do. at 80.
R1E.-Tbe receipts and sales have been very
limited, but we write the market steady Sales
400 bu. prime, in lots at GAO 65 cents.
ToBAcco-The market is very quiet. generally
The better grades Of Maryland leaf which are very
scarce, are in some request. and there is some
little business doing in Ohio descriptions, the
market ruling abou, steady, except common
grades, which are extremely dull and heavy. We
quote generally rs follows:
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14

) The Fstiss potes fun q the common
doctrine Of ppliticians that fidelity to
party covers multitude ofsins. 1t was
the dim q John J. Paterson in his
late d5sttibe i the Senate, and, o. the
Mates ssys.
This has beea .she principal plea of
nearly al tie polfiicd criminals and de-
faultess OF - past seventeen years.
They viii seknewledge lying. stealing,
bribing, forging. and 'raisi~g' bills and
checks, bat they will never admit that
they have gone back on their friends,
which they regard as the lowest pit Of
human depravity. Patterson continues
in disgrace with the party. and 50 do
all the carpet-baggers; bot the iudi-
erousness Of the abuse lately heaPed on
them has attracted the attention Of some
Of the editors, and during the last few
days there has been more caution in
speaking Of their wickedness and use
lessness. Patterson announces that he
has been invited to lecture on the
South. and will probably do so. This
was predicted, we believe, by the Spring
field Republican fortnight ago. They
almost all turn TO lecturing after being
found out, IL unmolested by the police,
and usually begin by an address a, an
agricultural fair"
WHAr r. rBC TRADE DoLLARs-The
New York Tribune thus explains It:
This coin was authorized q few
years ago for use in the Chinese and
East Indian trade, and was assimilated
in value to the old Mexican dollar, which
is a favorite coin in Asia. The purpose
Of its issue was to find additional use
for our Nevada silver product, and to
realize the profits on its coinage. II
was never expected to circulate at home
II contains 40 grains of silver, aud its
present value in gold is under 81 cents
"a fraction less than that of the green
back. The trade dollar is coming INTO
circulation BY the working of a law
which governs currency and which is
almost as invariable as the law Of .pe.
ciic gravity-namely, that where there
are two kinds Of currency of different
value, the cheaper will inevitably drive
out the dearer. As long as this com
was worth more than the greenback
dollar no one ever saw it except a. .
curiosity: but since the greenback has
increased in value. relative to gold, the
cheaper silver suddenly appears in
trades-men's tiIls, and loads the pocket
Of the people
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14

The Washington Scr last w-ek celebrated n.
tventy-sfsh birthday By appearing In aoab,e
sheet and new type. The Nar was started in
1852 by Joseph B. Tate. practical printer. and
was purchased the following year by ". D Wal
Zach and W. II. Hope, In isss Mr.. wsllaeh
bought out his partner, and in 1857 Mr. Nailaeh
sold out to company consisting Of c. s. yoycs.
5 II. Kaufman, G. ". Adams, A. r. Shepherd
and C. b. Raker. In 1859 and 1874. respective
ly, the two last named disposed of their inter-
es;s TO Others, who have sincs continued the bus
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14

THE FALL OF PLEvSA.-The uncon-
d;tiunal surrender OF Plevna by 0sman
Pasha is announced, after desperate
bu, Intellectual attempt TO break through
tie Russian lines ~ the direction OF
Widdin. The tall of this point Of course
carries sith Il the failure Of Suleiman's
plan Of operations and leaves the Turk
III fortune at very low ebb. But
though The tall OF Plevna may have
been unconditional, Turkey has not yet
been finally humbled. As Dag a. Con-
s,antinople remains uneonquered, the
Gar cannot obtain unreasonable con-
cessions as the price OF peace: though
beaten, :he Saltan is not at his rivals 5
mercy, and between the victorious for
crs OF .h. Raysinns and TIE goal OF Rus
sian ambition lie the Balkans, whose
key, SLumla, Is vet untaken, and, be-
yond the nouAtatas, rise those formida-
bic defences some twenty miles from
Constsntinople, which enabled Belisa-
RUS 70 defeat the Nuns, and checked
the conquering AttiIa. II remains to
be seen whether Plevna will be the
Turkish Scbastopol, whose fall involves
the conclusion of the war. 50 wse!ber
the Turks, rebeliing at the Russian
terms, and trustingto Winter and Euro
pean intervention a. much as 10 force
Of arms, will continue defensive strug-
gle.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14

TRAMrS.-A movement which NAV
and We trust will result in much good
has been instituted by the Prisoners
Aid Society" OF Baltimore. and 10 hich
we particularly invite the attention OF
our people. 1t is so hold on Thursday
and Friday, Dec. 81 and 81, convcn-
ton a, Raine' Hall, Baltimore, to con>id-
or the "Tramps" and other kindred sub
iccts, and several Of the hotels Of the
city have reduced their tar for the &C.
casion. The following are the subjects
I" be discussed:
TRAMP QUESTION :-1st-The origin
AMI underlying causes of tramps and
va-rau;S. 2nd-iIow lar is society
responsible Tor this class 3rd-What
rnedIes will most efcctuallyt remove
the evil i,h-Should the State adopt
some Legislation, uniform IN it, action,
10 suppress the Tramp nuisance, and
what should be the character of said
legislation
jan system :-lst-What are the
proper kinds OF buildings for Jails to Sc
cure suitable classification, and good
sanitary regulations: 2nd-Wha, Dis
cIp!snc should be exercised. looking TO
the repression of crime. and the reior-
nation Of the prisoners 3rd-Is Re.
hsious culture and agency necessary TO
this end Will IT interfere with the
just punl>hmcn OF law
ALMsuoUsES:- lst-Wha should be
the construction ola County Aimshouse
10 afford ample room for the separation
Of the Sexes. and for the Sane and In
sane, insuring good sanitary regulations :
2nd-ls employment conductive to the
moral and physical improvement OF
paurcr.. aud wha, kind OF work should
they be put to- 3rd-What should be
the general duties of the Superntend-
ent,: ith--What agencies should be
employed, for the moral aud religious
advancement OF the inmates: 9th
What reforms can be introduced into
our present system ct Alms-giving:
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14
Sherif's Sale
OF
REAL ESTATE.

DY virtue of one writ of Fieri Fa-
- cias, issued out of the Circuit
Court for st. Mary's county at the suit
Of James 7. Duke and Mary A. Clarke,
administrators Of r. A. Clarke, against
the goods and chattels, lands and ten
ments of George L. Clarke, and to me
directed, have seixed and taken in ex-
ecution all the right, title, interest.
claim and demand, at law and in equi-
ty, of the said George L. Clarke in and
to the following real estate, to wit:
One tract or parcel Of land called and
known as
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14

es- You can buy anything in the Sewing
Machine line a, the established and reliable on-
soSp NFG. Co. IL y GAY STREET, BALTIMORE,
lower than any y here else in the country. Among
other Inducements, they ssarsrtre all Machines
years, and furnish all attachments free.
ee- Send for ihsir new illustrated catalogue.
Mailed FREE to any address. They sell irsi-ciass
machines from $40 20 $40. Their reputation for
GAir dealing 10 well known to many Of your best
citizens.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14

We regret to learn that Father Boone, who
has been Pastor Of St. Aloysius' church in our
Town for the past six years and who left MS two
weeks ago for the purpose Of recruiting his health
which has been greatly impaired for the pas,
year, has been advised By Physicians to go
North, hoping that a change Of climate may be
beneficial to him. Father Boone is greatly en-
deared to his congregation on account Of his
courteous manners and true pie,y and his loss
will be deeply felt by them. We sincerely hope
that his health will soon be restored and that he
may return, hale and hearty as Of ycrc.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14

AccIpENr TO BlsHop PENNEY
We regret TO learn the following from
the Calvert Journal OF Saturday last.
We understand that the failure Of
Bishop Pinkaey to- keep his appoint
ments in this county was owing TO his
being thrown from q busg, in Anne
Arundel county. We have heard moth
ing definite as TO the injury received by
the Bishop, and We sincerely hope II
was net serious. Large congregations
assembled IN the various churches on
the days the Bishop was expected, and
great disappointment was evinced at his
non-srrivaf. The Bishop is de.erv edly
very popular here, and the news OF the
accident to him was heard with sincere
sorrow BY The many who enjoy his Wis
Itahun>
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14
Burglary at Drum Point.

On Thursday night of last week the Barreda
mansion a, Drum Point was entered and robbed
OF considerable valuahlcs by party Of oyster
men which had been plying their vocation near
by. These parties were subsequently, arrested
in Baltimore and five Of them have been commit
ted TO Jail. The Barreda family were absent at
the time Of the robbery. Several Witnesses who
were parts Of the crews of the vessels implicated
in the robbery but who remained on board and
took part therein, testified that the crew swore
the affair.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14

We have tried hard 10 keep the facs that
'sChristmas d coming . secret from our snme-
diase household, but il has leaked out, nesefthe-
les, and as misery loves company, we have
shourhs We shoula Seel better If We could inpli-
cs,eour grown up neighbors in the same trouble
with ourselves. We therefore announce to the
young Of 10th sexes that - Christians is COM
ing" Is oniy . few days on and that i,
10 about time to commence tearing Pa and Ma
about the coming visit Of Santa Claus and other
abominations.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14
DIVINE SERVICE.

Quarterly meeting services at Joy Chapel,
Sabbath, December 10th. IL a. m, sermon by
TRUE MANHOOD.
, p. m. sermon BY the presiding Elder, Rev. W.
+. Speske.
No service at Saint Paurs.
Quarterly Conference a, Joy Chapel Monday,
Dec. 18th. 10 a. N.
Dee II, 1877.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14

This body met on Tuesday last, present All.
stan, Parsons, Buckler, Alvey and Davis. The
Court was engaged almost exclusive ely in the
election Of Clerk. Several ballots were had, but
without any fna! result. Unable to decide, the
Court adjourned to the regular meeting in jan
nary, being the 9Th day Of the month.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14
Orphans csuH.

Orphans cso<t.
This Court met on Tuesday last, present Judges
Can,rr, Miiburu and Tippe',. Louis c. Combs
was appointed guardian TO Ellen V. Conbs and
L. H. Can.er TO Mary Jane Platter. The Court
was otherwise engaged in the passage Of accounts
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14
FOR REGISTER or WILLS.

Nessrs Editor, Please announce JOHN B
ABELL, Esq, IS candidate for the position Of
Register Of Wills for 81. Mary county at the
election in 1879 and say tina, be will be warmly
supported by the people Of the county, generally.
Sept 81, 1875 The People
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14
Delegates 70 the State Grange.

The delegates from ST. Mary's to the State
Grange. now in session in Baltimore city are
George r. Garner and Capt George Thomas and
wife. The State Grange is composed Of tire Mas
tiers Of the several County Oranges and their
wives. In the report Of the Master Of the State
Grange, Joseph T. Moore. he congratula,cs the
Grange on the agricultural prosperity Of the pas,
year ard regrets that the tobacco grower has been
an exception, this crop. owing to the heavy rains
early in the season and the long drought follow
ing, being far below the average He claims
that tobacco growers have suffered from the State
Inspection laws and he favors free inspection and
also the taxation Of mortgages.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14

Gus representative in Congress, Dr. Henkle, for
regular issues Of the Consressonai Record and for
other public documents, particularly for . PAM
phlet copy Of the Congressional Directory.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14

Resin Jenifer in default Of security was lodged
in the county Jail on Tuesday last by officer Tip
petit, of the sth district, (Under the commitment
Of Mr.. Justice Adams, charged with assaulting
and brutality beating Joseph Cole with ist and
club on the 3rd Of December, instant.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14
DiED.

In Washington city, on Dec. 3rd, 1877, MA
ME, aged years, months and IS days, young
est child of r. Oakley aud Annie Melton.
Darling little Mamie has left US for brighter
realms, but oh the grief and anguish her de-
parture has caused her sorrowing friends This
should be our consolation that she is now lit
tie angel sIfc in her Saviours kingdom.
Safe in the arms Of Jesus
Safe On his gentle breast.
There by his love o'ershadowed
Sweeily her soul shall rest!
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14
Tuesday, the 9Th day Of
Janu~1y, 1879,
between the hours of IL O'Clock, NJ and
4 o'clock, P. NJ, all that tract or par
eel of land called and known as
HUNTING QUARTER.
containing
l29 acres, more or less.
l29 acres, more or less.

The above land is desirably located
in the End election district Of ST. Ma
rvs county, being within half a mile Of
the Clifton Factory and convenient to
schools, churches. etc. The soil is adap-
ted to the production Of the staple
crops Of this section Of the State and
the improvements consist of n Dwell
LING and necessary OUT-HOUSES.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14
FOR CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT.

NessTs. Eaiters.-PIease announce Or. l.. J.
SUTTON ss the Republican candidate for Clerk
Of the CircaiI Cour, for ST. Mary's couaty at the
election in 1879 and saw that he will receive the
warm support Of his party and friends in
Apr! ~, lsssn. Chaptico District.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14
TERMS OF SALE

are One third of the purchase money
to be paid on the day Of sale, the bal.
ance in two equal ins,allments payable
in six and twelve months, to be secured
BY the bonds of the purchaser, with ap-
proved security.
JAMES II. WILSON,
Trustee.
Dee. Il, 1S77-ts.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14

We learn tha, the dwelling and store-bouse
Of Mrs. Mary Z. Peake in Washington city vas
burned on Tuesday morning last. Loss S.. 900,
upon which there vas partial Insurance.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14
RATIFICATION NOTICE.
Eliza G. Jones
]. Morris Jones.

In the Circuit Court for st. Mary's
county, 81 ting as Court Of Equity.
No. 19f N. E.
RDERED this 4th day Of Deem
" her, 1877, that the Auditors Re-
port, fled in this cause, be ratified aud
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary
be shown Oh or before the 2sth day Of
December, 1877, provided a copy Of this
order be published in the ST. Mary's
EEAcoN, once q week for three success
sive weeks prior to the said 2s,h day
Of December.
J. FRANK FORD,
Clerk.
True copy, Test -
]. FRANK FORD,
Clerk.
Dec 2, ls77-3w.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14
Tuesday, the 9th day OF
January, 1879,

at the Court House door, Leonardtowr.
between the hours of II O'Clock, NJ. and
4 o'clock, P. m, will expose to public
auction the above described real estate,
so seized and taken in execution to the
highest bidder for cash-to satisfy said
debt, interest and costs due and to be-
come due thereon.
]. FRANK SMITH,
Sheriff.
Dec. Il, ls17-ts.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1877-12-14

~ The silvefware delivered by the National
Si,yer-ria;inS Co., No. Tei Che<tra, street,
Philadelphia, i giving entire Satisfaction. Ali
orders are promptly filed, and no one ned be-
i,s,e sboa' sending them money o.
gtFrsr.