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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-08-17

The most delightful summer Resort IN the world
THIS EVENING ALL Tllt EMINENT SOLOLSrS
AMI Gilmore Nft ~ Military Band IN
GRAND MILITARY PROGRAMME
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27
British Farming.

The Mark Lane Express, the organ Of
the British corn trade, says that farming
as a business is certainly at as low an ebb
as any other branch of production can be,
and that those farmers win be fortunate
who do not find themselves at the end of
the agricultural year poorer than at the
beginning, as too many Of them did last
year. There are two alternatives-reduc-
ton Of price of labor or reduction of rent.
That rents viii come down unless farming
as business improves there can be no
doubt But even now land only pays q
TO 3 per cent. on its value. This problem
viii have to be solved pretty soon. The
situation grows more serious for all parties.
Farms are being thrown up all over the
country, and there is loud and general
cutlery of the extent to which tenants are
sacrificed to the sporting mania of their
landlords. The English Laborer says there
are plenty Of farms on which the damage
done BY ground game is nearly equal to
the whole labor bin. The gilded youth Of
to-day had better make the most Of their
battues this season, for it does not look as
if they would have great many more.
A word Of explanation here is needed
Carroll county farmers should know that
land is much higher in England than here,
aud that the annual rental there, would
buy an average farm of equal area here,
in fee, and stock it besides; and yet, even
at those high rates Of rental, under all the
drawbacks above mentioned, aud under
the general depression Of all kinds Of bus
mess, tenants manage to pay "a to 3 per
cent 70 their landlords, although they are
thereby actually impoyerishing themselves
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THE GAZETTE
BALTIMORE.
1877


LNNCOURAGEDb by the public appreciation Of the
H. effort 10 make n trstClass independent Journal
the Publisher Of IHE GAZETTE has perfected such
arrangements US VIII maintain its present standing
IN advance of any other newspaper In Baltimore.
The fearless and aggressive tone OF It's editorial com.
ment viii be continued and the variety Of is read
ing matter will be an additional attraction 10 the
gunernl reader. Il viii be INDEPENDENT in all
things and Neutral IN nothing and Will unspnringly
dcnounee the wrong and commend the good no
matter what men OF party may be affected by IT.
action. Its constantly increasing corps u special
correspondents includes able pprcsc natives at all
the prominent news centres In the country who will
keep It's readers fully informed OF all current events
Its reliable Washington correspondence heretofore a
marked feature, VIII Dc found to be ofmurc than or.
binary interest during the present year while the
news from all parts OF the world furnished by the
Associated Pres will Dc presented daily in a sue
CinCt and attractive form. The excellence Of its
local, financial commercial, maritime aud miscella
neous departments will be rigidly maintained Par.
uoular attention win be paid 10 Maryland news aud
that OF the adjoining states. THE GAZETTE is pub
lshcd In beautiful and attractive form and no
effort will be spared "a keep H. IN every respect In
the front rank Of American journalism
The DAILY GAZETTE, pages ~ columns PAYABLE
In advance 5000 year. $500 Tor six months,
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THE WEEKLY GAZETTE In addition 10 the brightest
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news Of the week carefully COllnted Its filled with
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able and fearless editorial comments aud Interesting
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one Of the best and cheapest newspapers In the
country
Terms in advance, one DOLLAR year. postage
prepaid at THIS office No subscriptions received tor
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

RECIPE FOR A "GAY SLEIGH RIDE" p
An exchange gives the following sensible
recipe Ten young couples. One four
horse outfit with driver One night, colder
than blixeu. One mile of merriment.
Ten miles of nearly frozen to death. One
chilly dance hall. One drunken fiddler.
Three hours of light fantastic toe. Supper
for twenty-five. First course-lukewarm
milk and water that has been bathed IN by
an oyster. Second course-same as first.
DISCRETIONARY air and ice. The party
is now halfway through. Next comes q
little more squeaky fiddle and balancing
around. Then all hands aboard for home.
Colder drive than ever, All sitting in the
sleigh box. Driver loses his way. Young
men crawl out and swear Girls cry. Home
at last o'clock in the morning. Moral
Ten dollars apiece out Of pocket. Nine
frozen cars. Twenty-Five played out PEG.
pie Of both sexes Four used up horses,
and lot of young liars, who go around
next morning and say they had 'mensc
time"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27
AN AsroNIsHED DurouMAN.-A Dutch.

AN AsToNIsHED DUToHMAN.--A Dutch.
man in the Pennsylvania oil regions lei
his lands to an oil company last Spring,
on condition of receiving one-eighth Of the
oil procured. The well proved to be q
pretty good one, and the farmer began tC
think the oil men should give him better
chance, and ventured to tell them so
They asked him what he wanted. He
said they ought to give him one-twelfth
The arrangement was finally made, with
the understanding that the Dutchman wa:
not to tell any one. All went smooth until
the division day came, when our friend
was early at hand to see how much better
he would be off under the new bargain
Eleven barrels were rolled to one side fol
the oil men and one for him. "How's
dish2" said he. a think l was to get
more as before. You have made some
mistake" The matter was explained tc
him that he formerly got one barrel out Of
every eight, but it was his proposition tc
take one out of every twelve. This reve-
lation took him aback. He scratched his
head, looked cross, and relieved his swell.
ing breast of feelings of self-reproaeh by
Indignantly remarkiag: swell, dat ish the
first time as ever knowed eight was more
as twelve. "-Aiaers' Journal
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OH Sarnltr.
Washed and Unwaahsd Butter.


The Rfairie Farmer has the following
explanation Of the philosophy Of washing
butter
".rhe favor Of butter that has been
washed is different from that which has
not been washed. The difference between
washed and unwashed butter is analogous
70 the difference between clarified and un-
clarified sugar. The former consists Of
pure saecharine matter, the latter Of sugar
and some albuminous and hayoring matters
which were contained in the juice Of the
cane mingled with il, which give favor
in addition TO that Of the sugar. Brown
sugar, though less sweet, has more flavor
than clarified sugar When unwashed,
there is always little buttermilk and su-
gar adhering to the butter that give it a
peculiar favor in addition to that of pure
butter, which many people like when it is
new. Washing removes all this foreign
matter and leaves only the taste Of the
butter pure and simple. Those who pre-
fer the taste Of the butter to the foreign
ingredients mixed with it, like the washed
butter best.
'sThe assertion is often made, and many
people believe that water washes out the
favor Of the butter, but it only eleanses
the butter of the buttermilk, sugar and
milk acid, which may adhere to it, just a;
clarifying sugar removes from it the for
eign matters which modify its true favor
The favor Of butter consists Of fatty mat
tiers which do not combine with water a
all, and cannot therefore be washed away
byit.
The effect of washing upon the keeping
quality of butter depends upon the purity
Of the water with which the washing i
done. If the water contains no foreigr
matter that win affect the butter, it vii
keep better for washing the buttermilk ou
than by working it out. But if the watei
is hard from the presence of lime or con
tains anything that could injure the butte
by contact with it, washing becomes al
injury instead Of benefit to its keeping
Nothing but the best and purest waite
should be used about butter Very hart
water is always Objectionable. Il is not
however, SO Objectionable as the waite
from wells which contain a muddy sedi
ment so full of organic matter as to beeom
tainted. Water standing over such mu,
takes in the faint, and if used for washinI
butter, is sure to injure it for long keeping
There is a good deal Of water, otherwis
good, which is rendered entirely unfit 70
using about butter by reason Of sedimen
at the bottom Of the well. "
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27
Indian Corn in England.

II is only within very few years that
Great Britain has been using Indian corn
and meal as an article Of food for man
and beast, and in the manufacture of
starch &c. The heavy prices of oats, bar
ley, beans and peas, however, have recently
directed attention to the cheapness of corn
and its superior feeding qualities, and it is
estimated that the imports must continue
to increase very rapidly SO long as it can
be laid down in Liverpool, as now, at an
average of about rs cents per bushel.
The cost Of oats imported into Liverpool
is about so cents per bushel, and corn is a
cheaper food for cattle, aud horses too, at
these relative prices. The great London
omnibus companies have lately been feed
ing their horses with corn, with very satis-
factory results, and many of tho farmers
who follow stock fattening as business
have been induced to buy largely of corn
in preference to beans aud peas and oil
cake, or to use in combination with these
heterogeneous foods. To show the increase
in the corn purchases, the British board
of trade gives the importations for the
first ten months in 1876 at 35,343, SIC
cwt., equal to 70,6s6,OO0 bushels, against
1765S,700 ewt., or 80 ,317, 400 bushels,
for the same period in 1875. This is an
increase of 81, 100000 bushels for the ten
months, or at the rate of 10000 900 fol-
the year. Great Britain pays annually
about $3.50, 1000, 600 for grain, -four and
meal purchased abroad--of this s56, O0O,.
600 this last year was for corn, and about
s115,OO0,O00 for barley, oats, peas and
beans with corn. British imports Of
wheat and -four do not increase very
rapidly, and are falling of from this coun.
try 10 the ratio, on account of imports
from India, which this year exceed A..
100000 bushels. But British imports Of
India corn are increasing very rapidly,
aud will continue to do SO for many years,
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dait aud AnnWr.
Politics and Collection Plates.


Atldnta Constellation Recently Rad
ical, who IS also a preacher, tackled old
Uncle Remus on the subject Of politics.
81 understand, old man, said he, shat
you are Democrat"
81 dunno bout dat, boss.
swell, it comes pretty straight
81 know dey got two sides, one what
dey call Demmycrat an de udder what
dey call Radikel, but | don't bodder wild
EN- wen de weder gifts dis stiff"
''But | hear you vote the Democratic
ticket every time
81 vote wild my young marstr what 1
nussed wen he want no bigger dan buck
rabbit
'Now, don't you know that this is going
back on your color ?"
shut bit amt gwine back on my belly,
an eff don't tend ter dat de fus' cole rain
dat come long mout wash de color right
outen me. / amt takin no chances in dis
bizness, boss. I'm a gettin' ole, an de
Orer | gifts de hOngrier | gits-I duz fol
a fac.
"Look at me. vote the Republican
ticket, and I'm not losing any flesh
"You sorter breaches round like, don't
you, boss ?"
Sometimes. Yes. Why 2"
"Caze OATS whar de fun comes in.
don't git no chance fer ter feed outer
no beaver hat, an / don't eat often ne
plates what dey takes up church kleckshun.
in. I'm a mighty lonesome ole niger
an has ter seufle long de bes' l kir
widout emmy congergashun at my back"
| The preacher looked at his watch, ant
said that he would talk some more with hin
another time, while Uncle Remus, with 1
serene smile upon bis venerable face, wen
down the street singing:
OH whar shiIl we go wen de great day comes,
Wild de blowin' NV De trumpets and de bengin' "
de drums2
How menny po' sinners viii be eotch'd out late,
An hne no latch ~ de golden gateg
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

DELAwARE's PEACH AND BERRY
TRADE-The Berry Trade of Delaware
increased from 20 carloads in 1868 70
eSz carloads in 1876. The largest yield
was in 1875, when 905 carloads were
shipped. The increase in the peach trade
has been even more rapid. Ia 1868 but
% car loads were shipped, and in 1875
there were marketed 9072 carloads. The
crop Is very uncertain, however, and last
year ii fell of to 2f17 car loads. From
1867 70 1876, inclusive, the Philadelphia,
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad and
It's branches transported 81, 20S car loads
Of peaches and 455l car loads Of berries
--3l9 ,474 tons in all--and collected as
freight from these two items alone 81 ,7s3.-
s21S3. Philadelphia Ledger.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

At recent examination of one Of the
schools in Washington, the question was
put to class of small boys: "Why i.
the Connecticut River so called? A
bright little fellow put up his hand
"Do you know, james? Eyes, ma am
Because it connects Vermont and New
Hampshire, and cuts through Massachu
settsp was the triumphant reply.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

Patrick was brought into court. "Well,
Patrick, said the Judge, "what have you
to say to the charges against your Did
you plead guilty or not guilty ?" "May
it PLACE your Honor, / prefer to do neither
but to drap the subject"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

Custome r-"How much for the lilies Of
the valley ?"
Florist-"Fiye shillings bunch"
Customer-"Too much"
Florist, (blandly)-"Well, madam, if
you will have the lilies of the valley, you
must pay the yally of the lilies"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

Fat horses eat no more than lean ones,
and look great deal better, and win do
more work and command much better
price The same may be said Of al other
kinds Of stock. Show. me thin. saeapre
looking stock, and TN show you a shift
essfaFmer whoowns them.-- Ed. Aduocate.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

Another prominent candidate for Gov
ernor Of North Carolina announces him.
self: II will here announce my self as
candidate for the gnyenent election mex
foil, 4 | viii give Equalright to all, yours
respectfully, Rev. James Anderson, col
ored.n
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

After the clergyman had united happy
pair not long ago, an awful silence ensued,
which was broken by an impatient youth
exclaiming, Don't be so ,u,speakaJly
happy"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

An Irishman recently soliloquized =
"What a waste of money to be buying
mate when you know the half of it is bone,
while you can spend it for whisky that
hasn't bone in it !"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

"Ma, go down on your hands aud knees
minute, please" "What on earth shall
1 do that for, pet ~ Cause, / want to
draw an elephant
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

Two Irishmen, travelling, were robbed
and tied in wood One in despair
cried "0ch, / am undone !" Said the
other; "Faix, then, wish you would
come and undo me"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

Tommy, suddenly, (on his way home
from church, "What did you take out of
the contribution box, mammal | only
got six pence Look herer'
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

A Dutehman describes New Workers as
"berry fine beepIes,' who ego about der
streets sheasiog each oder, and dey call
dat pizzlness
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

"Talk about the extravaganza iu dress
Of women r cries Martha Jane, exultingly,
what do you say to Tweed's six million
suit, I'd Ike to know7 He isnta woman.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

The opinion that Weddiugs-day follows
appropriately after Choosc-day is put forth
with duo eifidence BY the Philadelphia
BaLLetia.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

"You never saw my hands as dirty as
that, said petulant mother to her little
girl. 'No, but your ma did, I'll bet"
was the reply.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

Horses or cows which have the misfor
tnRe q break leg, may be swung up ia
che stable and get well. The usual plan
i % shoet them. Ia Adeocdts.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

II 4 man who lives upon and cuItiyates
bis own broad acres Is not contented, il Is
difficult 70 sly what station ia life would
afford bin contentmeht
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27

Rheumatism IS always joint affair,
and yet there i only one party in II.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27
The Agricultural Clipper Engine,
LOOK AT THE PRICES !

On Cars ut Westminster, Md, 5.horse
"Chppern Engine on Wheels, weighing 26OO
pounds, price $3.50. G-horso, do, weighing
$3.50 pounds, sis5. s,horse do, weighing
600 pounds, 500. Extra for Hand Pump
to fill Boiler with Cold Water, SIS.
Every Engine is carefully tested aud run
with 100 lbs Steam until known to be perfect
and complete in all its parts and is warranted
They are furnished with Pump and Feet
Hose, Heater, Speeded Governor, Glass
Water Gauge, Steam Gauge, Whistle, Blower,
Try Cocks, Safety Valve, Blowout Cock
Smoke Stack with Spark ArrcsIer, Double.
trees Neck Yoke, Drivers Seat and Tool
Box, Funnel TO fill Boiler, Ash Pau, Wrenches
and Fire Irons.
n. B.--If you want an Engine, please to
order at least 4 weeks before you wish it
shipped from Shops, giving full and clear d.
rections for shipment, your Post Office,
County and State.
Clipper off of Wheels. horse $500; do.
5.horse $3.50; do. G-horse 1886; do. s.horsc
$3.50
Bay" State where you saw this aug 20.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27
EMMITTsBURG RAILROAD.

EW MII ISbUhU hAIIhUAU,
Trains South will leave Emmittsburg at 10 and
10 . A. VI. and p and STOP NJ and arrive at Rocky
Ridge at % and 10 SO A. NJ and $50 and IS y, NJ.
Trains North will leave Rocky Ridge at 30 and IL o.
burg at Is and IL 80 a. NJ and 30 and 10 p. NJ.
Frederick Division, Penna Railroad.
Trains for Frederick will leave Junction at Of
and II 20 A. NJ. and IL Is and 90 p. NJ VIII leaye
Frederick at ! IS and IS A. NJ and so and % F.
NJ arriving at Junction respectively 90 and 40 A.
NJ. and 4 IS and 81 p. NJ
Through Cans to Frederick will be run On trains
leaving Hillen Station at 10 A. NJ. and 90 p. NJ.
Street Cars, Baltimore and Gay Street Line, at cor
ner OF Gay and Exeter Streets pass within square
Of Hillen Station.
8S- Baltimore time is given at all stations.
J. NJ. HOOD, Genl Manager.
b. II. GRIswoLD, Genl Ticket Agent dec
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QUITS made up in the most Fashionable
- Styles and on the most reasonable terms,
as we propose to sell at pricesto suit the times.
SUITS FROM $500 TO $4,000
made to order.

ndut W OEutE.
0VERC0ATS MADE TO ORDER,
very cheap.
Suits Cut and Trimmed at Bottom Prices
Also one of the finest selections of Gentle
mems Furnishing Goods and Underwear in
the County, such as Dress Shirts, both White
and Colored, Gloves, Linen and Paper Col
lars, Cuffs, Hose, Suspenders and Plated
Studs, Cuff Buttons.
Goods will be made to order bought else.
where on reasonable terms, or will be sold
to be made elsewhere if desired Goods and
work must be as represented.
Aft GUARANTEED OR NO SALE.
All ask is to call, examine my Stock,
Prices and Work, and feel confident that
you can be accommodated, both in goods,
prices and workmanship. Suits ordered to
be made will receive prompt attention, as we
make this one of our special points.
R4s Shirts cot and made to order.
oct l4-1y
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1877-01-27
STOCK FEEDERS, LOOK TO
~ YOUR INTEREST

am now manufacturing Feed Cutter for
fodder, hay or straw, that is superior to any
other cutter ever invented. 1t cuts faster and
brushes the fodder, putting the stalk into such
q condition that cattle will eat all up. The
fodder after being tpasses through acrusher,
thus making the hard corn stalk as soft as the
blade; while all other cutters leave the stalk
in short hard pieces, and the chewing of such
hard pieeesbyyour stock produces sore mouths
which, instead of benefit to your stock, is
an injury. claim this machine to be superior
to all others. To satisfy yourselves, feeders
Of stock and farmers generally, are respectful.
y invited to calland see this Cutter & Grusher,
to be found at the foundry, near depot West.
ern Maryland Railroad.
E. WAGNER,
jan9tf Successor TO Wagner 4 Matthews.
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STATIONS

PASSENGER TRAINS RUNNING EAST.
DAILY sxeepi saaasysl Isandsysj
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Gas, Steam and Water Fixtures
LIGHTNINGRODS

put up in any part Of the county, Having the
sole agency for the Munson Copper Lightning
Rod we guarantee satisfaction, The celebra'
ted Chicago Porcelain Lined
, 1877-09-03

canal 70 to fattcn Europeans In tai hats. Ills
own n'erea mns' en.,n's s"!efe'. ms Sa''a"
rnl har,r n I' moIc % .nn,t ,,t,o ] f.,,c, Fear,
What would there be 10 fear, when The only army
Tint eonld be brought m to attack rurkcy, when
ae',ns a. hnsope. hea neen ae!es'ea WIN ",s-
danger tn En,1aoa xh,1r t,,..'a a.fcatst p won,s
b. an equsl danger to peace aud order.
Upon the general effects Of tho t1efent OF
nuIsin with reference 10 tho pence Of Europe,
Il ntterH the following warn ing words, which
havc all the Holeu,nity Of a pntriarcl.'s
, 1877-09-03
4 FEW MOON-QUERrEs.

: The recent discovery that tho planet
Mara Is attended by two OF three moons In
very important one, as 1t has enablod NJ
tronornen to ascertain the quantity Of matter
contained In tho planet, compared with that
scut# n most perplcxing question. which has
not hitherto been raised, except ~ It Is In
volvcl In tho discussion abont supposed in
tra-Nlorcurial planet, 0uo Of those moous
rcvolves about three timcs while Mara rotatcs
once on his axis, ana tho period OF tho ono
stdiscovorcd Ii only about one.tAira moru
tlan tho timo Of tho planets rotation. 4
necessary consequence Of tho LArLAoz
theory OF evolution, o. It is generally UNDER
ssood, In, that the satellites, having been
thrown OF from tho planetary .nass. cannot
n,oya around him in less tin,o shan ho occu-
pies in turning ON lis own axis; which is
directly dispsoyed by tho ascertainod fact, as
stated. It follows either that tho IApLAcE
theory Ia at fault, or that the minute bodies
which now aoat In apaeo around Mars woro
not thrown of from Lis surface, but hare
been captured by him at somo time In the
past whom they ca1no near ouough to hin, to
bo twi4ted out Of their former orbits, but
not near enough to be attracted to his eur
faco.
So far a. we arc at present ablo to infor,
the last~nauned supposition is probably cor
rect, mud, II this bs accepted, another very
interesting question ariscs. "Whese did
they como fruIn2" It Is not impossible that
these satellites wero formerly members Of