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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

The CARROLL County INDEPENDENT CAxDI-
DATE.-Early on the morning of the election,
Mr.. David Miller, of Woollerys district, in
dependent candidate for Congress, mounted
on fine bay horse and decorated by red and
green sash, worn gracefully over his shout
ders, rode through the streets of Westminster
That he was not elected was no fault of his,
but it resulted, chiefly, from there not being
enough of his ballots in the box. We under
stood his platform to be, as announced by
another, at the time he addressed our citizens
last week, in front OF the Westminster Hotel,
that every poor man should have pig and
4 COW: every old maid and widow should have
a husband, and every old bachelor and wild
over wife, while every married couple
should have as many olive branches springing
up around them rs they desire. This is a
most excellent platform, and ohe that ought
to have commanded liberal support for his
standard. But, this is a perverse if not an
obtuse generation, and could not be made to
see things in that light. Let Mr. Miller take
consolation in the fact that he may have
another chance some day yet. We learn that
he is a bachelor, independent in fortune, and
has surrounded himself with little Eden of
his own, all except an Eve, to dress it.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
Road Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that, after thirty
~ days publication OF this notice, applica-
ton will be made to the County Commission
ers of Carroll county, to open a Public Road
commencing at the end Of public road at
William Houek mill, running through the
lands of said William Houck up Murphys
Run; through the lands Of jacob Shafer of
John, on the north side of his meadow; thence
through the lands of William Houck; thence
through the lands Of Charles Steger, near the
Run; thence through the lands OF Geo. Gross,
intersecting the county road leading from
Hampstead to Rock Brook; thence running
on the old road from George CROSS dwelling,
up Murphyis Run, through the lands of Alex
ander Fowble; thence through the lands Of
James Caltrider; thence on the old road be.
tween the lands OF Samuel Dehoif and Geo.
Warner and others. intersecting the Hanover
Turnpike Mt Green Mount Church
JOHN ". SHAFFER.
oct l2-jt and ~ others.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Meeting Of the school Manchester. Waters
vile and Winfield Items-Publie Meeting TO Re
viye the Taylor Manufacturing company-BOys
Carrying Pistols, Aecidents-orphans' court-In-
stalla,ion- CoIlision--A Confession Baltimore &
Cumberland Valley Acknowledgement COurt-Es-
cape from Jaii-suit for Damages-sAle of City
Properly. Local Ssrsvities. etc. etc.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

CECCIT CoUHT.-The fall term of the Cir
cult Court commences on Monday next The
criminal docket viii not be as large as usual.
though there are some six or eight persons
confined in the Jail for the action OF the Grand
Jury. The offences of which they are charg-
ed, however, are not Of a serious character.
and it is not probable that the number of in
mates of the Penitentiary will be materially
increased by accessions from Carroll. We
note this fact with satisfaction, aud may
crime so decrease IN our midst rs to render
jails and penitentiaries lonely habilations.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

A contributor to the Adrocdte translates
the following from late German paper:-
The German papers record the death of
Abraham Oppenheimer, one &C the richest
Jewish bankers at Cologne. The following
amusing story is related of him. Oppenhei-
mer purchased magnificent castle on the
Rhine to which he removed his family. Ad
joining his estate was fine lot of ground
with rather indifferent buildings; the owner
offered it for sale to Oppenheimer. which
seemed to please the latter very much but on
learning the extravagant price asked for it.
turned on his heels and left him. But the.
seller was not to be out-generaled, and tried
plan which led to his SUCCESSIVE opened n.
grog-Shop on his premises and put out n
large sign with the inscription in abraham 5
Bosom, the people of the neighborhood
Hooked thither IN great numbers, which had
the desired effect, the great banker buying
him out at the price asked forit
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

a COSFEssIoS.-Char Bradford, young
man of wealth and position, who recently died
at Onion Square, Frederick county, on his
death bed confessed to having been the author
of numerous letters during the last four years
which have been the source of many quarrels
and annoyances TO persons living in the neigh
borhood of New Market and Linganore. He
also refers TO two letters sent TO New Wind
sor, and pronounces the lady and gentleman
as innocent of the crimes imputed to them.
He made the statement in the presence of
Bishop Pinkney, who noted down his conies-
sion and will vouch for its correctness. In
concluding he says:-''Now | have righted
this wrong, | can die in peace, trusting in
God to pardon my sin and weakness. -
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

STIR FOR DANAGEs.-The Baltimore Coun-
ty Union of Saturday last says :-''Some time
ago John Marsh, who keeps a hotel at West
minister, sued John T. Johns, n wealthy
farmer, living near Mantua mill, in this coun.
ty, for a bill. Afterwards Johns procured
the indictment of Marsh on a charge of per
jury, but when the case came up for trial
stet was entered by the State. Then Marsh
brought suit against Johns for libel, laying
damages at SO, 900, and the case came up for
trial in the Circuit Court for this county on
Wednesday. A large number of witnesses
have been summoned and the trial of the
case will no doubt consume several days.
Hon. VIM. p Maulsby, of Westminster, and
X. II. Boarman and John |. Iellott, Esqs.,
are counsel for Marsh, and Judge Merrick, of
Howard county, II. V. ID. Johns, Esq, of
Baltimore, and Vim. Grason, Esq, appear
for Johns" The case was given to the jury
on Saturday, and on Monday verdict in f;l-
yor of Marsh was rendered for $1,000. A
motion for a new trial was filed by the de-
PENDANT.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
INSOLYENT,S NOTICE.

Philip II. Stouffer vs.. His Creditors.
ORDERED this 2sth day of October, A.
" d. 1873, that Philip H. Stouffer give
notice to his creditors, endorsers and sure
ties, that the I'd Monday of February, A. d.
1879. is fixed for the said Philip H. Stoufier
to appear in the Circuit Court for Carroll
county to answer such interrogatories or allie
cations as his creditors, endorsers or sure
ties may propose or allege against him (;
and that n copy of this order be published in
some newspaper printed in Carroll county,
once n week Tor three successive months prior
to the said I'd Monday of February, 1879, as
such notice.
True copy,-Test:
nov 2-3m FRANK 7. SHAW. Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
AN OYSTER SUPPER

MILL be held at Selby's Hall, Elders
w burg, on Norember 6ts aud 7th, BY the
Ladies OF Freedom Methodist Episcopal
Church South, for the benenft Of the Mite
Society connected with their church.
oct 1885
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
STATEMENT

OF RECEIPTS and DISBURSEMENTS
~ in Carroll County, for Pnblic School
purposes. for the year ending September 30,
1873.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

ARRESTED FOR FIGHrIxG.-Charles Durbin
and VIM. Chinn, colored. were arrested on
Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Haines, for fight
ing near the depot. Justice G. W. Crapster
fined Chinn 81 and S3.l0 costs, and held
each in the sum of SIS for their appearance
AZ court
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

The Boy 0RAToR.-J Harry Shannon, the
boy orator, appeared at Odd Fellows Hall
on Wednesday evening, and more than filed
the expectations of the two hundred persons
present He is but nine years old, a mere
child, and can neither read nor write, yet is
gifted with memory which is remarkable be-
yond conception, and oFatorical and elocu-
tionary powers rarely equalled. His talents
are natural, and it is a question with the best
medical and scientific minds whether the
youth will bear education and cultivation.
His powers OF memory are so great that he
retains and can repeat at will anything read
to him but once He never forgets anything
he hears read, and retains in his mind pieces
from several hundred authors His orator.
cal talents are scarcely less wonderful, and
he rendered the speeches Of Hayne, Webster,
Pitt and others with force and power une-
qualled, perhaps, by the gentlemen them
selves. His voice partakes of the man, and
is clear, distinct, and under perfect control.
His gestures are graceful and well suited to
the words, and his voice is toned to convey
their fullest and exact meaning. Those who
never heard him can have no conception of
his wonderful talents, which must forever re-
main inexplicable.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

THE Musical AND DRANkTIc ESTERrAIx-
MEST at Odd Fellows Hall for the benefit of
the National Grays Band, promises to be an
enjoyable affair. The band will number thr-
ty instruments, and will render some choice
music. The Amphion Sextette, new must
cal organization, will also participate, it being
their first public appearance. LEND me Five
Shlllings, spirit of 10 and scenes from
Dickens, will be placed upon the boards by
some Of the best home talent, assisted by Miss
Mae Blackman, of Baltimore, we'll known TO
the citizens of this city. The programme Is
expected to be the best ever offered 10 a
Westminster audience
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

SALE or CITY PRoPERTY.-0n Saturday last
Messrs. Joshua Yingling, Edward Lynch and
David Fowble, mortgages of Elijah Wagner
and wife, sold frame warehouse, 45xS0 feet,
on Liberty street, to Z. o. Grimes for $500;
brick dwelling and lot, on the same street,
to VIM. Henry for Sl0sO. The foundry was
bought in by the mortgages at $1,000.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
PRIVATE BOARDING.

GENERAL persons can be accommodated
~ with board in a small private family, by
applying to Mrs. N. A. FuRLoxG, opposite
Smith 4 McKellip's Office. nov 2-at#
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

ISsTALLATIox.-Rev II. W. Kuhns was
duly installed as Pastor of the Westminster
Charge Of the Lutheran Church, on Sunday,
3D. inst. The ceremony was performed in
Grace Church, Westminster, by Rev. DIR. J.
G.. Morris. of Baltimore, and Rev. S. J.
Owen, of Hagerstown, in the presence of a
large congregation, including many from Krei-
der s and Leister's Churches. The installa-
ton sermon was preached by Dr. Morris, and
was able, interesting and to the point. If
the Doctor has been over fifty years in the
Lutheran ministry his sermon of last Sunday
shows that his mental vigor has not abated.
and he still possesses that terseness of style,
force of delivery and distiRctness of enuncia.
ton for which he is celebrated He also
preached at Kreider's Church in the after
noon. Rev. Mr.. Owen preached in Grace
Church, on Saturday night previous, and on
Sunday night. He is quite an able preacher.
His sermon on Sunday night was very SUI
perior production, well delivered, and en-
chained the attention of his large audience
throughout.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

TAKE YoUR County PAPER.-No one knows
how much is lost by not taking aud carefully
reading his local paper, or how much may be
saved by doing so. Certain lightning rod
notes we're discounted by one of our citizens,
last week, but learning that the public had
been duly warned by advertisement net to
purchase them, he resorted to the newspaper
files, read the advertisement, and forthwith
made the note-vendor refund, to the amount
of between three and four hundred dollars.
The newspaper is valuable, in many ways.
far beyond the price OF its yearly subscrip-
ton, aud the man who fails to take his local
paper fails to subserve his own best interests
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

BALTIMORE AND CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAIL
EoAb.-Ihe requisite amount of stock for the
completion of this road, we understand, has
all been taken, and the prosecution, by the
contractors, from the point of junction with
the Western Maryland Railroad, at the tank.
east of Smithsburg, and the laying Of the rails
will progress equally with the grading of it.
In this manner the contractors will work to
great advantage, and it is safe to look forward
TO the completion of the road first to WAY.
nesboro' and then to Chambersburg and Ship
pensburg, at no distant day.-Hagerstolc
Torch
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

The protracted meeting at Thomas Chapel,
which began on the 9th Of October, is still in
progress. There have been eight or nine
conversions.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
FOR SALE.

TINE Hotel Property in Uniontown, Nd,
Il with Store Room attached,
which has been occupied as a NJ
Merchant Tailoring Establish 80 80 80
ment for years. If the above E.i5-I s.s-ss.y
property is not sold by the first day Of Janua-
~, 1879, will be for rent. For information
address or apply to
c. s. DEYfLBISS,
oct I2-1m# Uniontown, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09

Deaths EseTriouies. Poetry se. Fire Cats per line.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
TRUSTEES SALE
or
TWODWellingEEOuSeS
In the Village Of Mechanicsvillc, Carroll
County. Maryland.

R1 virtue ola decree of the Circuit Court
40 for Carroll county, sitting as a Court of
Equity, passed on the nth day of October.
1878, ia the cause wherein Isaiah Brown. ad.
mInistrator. Is complainant, vs. Matilda A
brown, administrative, and others, are de-
PENDANTS, the undersigned, Trustee, will offer
at Public Sale, on the premises, on
Saturday, the 18th Of NorenrJer, 1878.
at O'Clock, p. m, all those Two Lots Of
ground with improvements, situate in the vii
lage Of Mechanicsville, Carroll County. Nd.
Lot No. ! containing
II ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
-, improved by a 2-story Wealth
erboarded Dwelling, with six
fsifn7sA rooms; also improved by Stab.
60 ling, meat house, and other
buildings. There is
J FINE PEACH ORCHARD
and other fruit trees upon this property. A
pump of excellent water in the yard.
Lot No. is adjoining Lot No. and con-
tains
q ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
Improved By 2-story log Dwell
ling of eight rooms Fine orch ynssA-A
ard on the lot Of different vari- ~ ma
This is the same property Of which Vincent
Brown died seized aud possessed, and adloin.
ing the lands Of Upton Prough, Benjamin.
Haines and others.
Terms of Sale, as prescribed by said de-
cree, are:-One-third cash on day Of sale, or
on the ratification thereof by the court; the
balance in two equal payments of one and two
years, bearing interest from day of sale, and
secured by the notes of the purchaser or pur-
ehasers, with approved security.
JAS. A. c. BOND, Trustee.
Il. c. Matthews, Auctioneer.
NOTICE is hereby given to the Creditors
Of Vincent Brown, deceased, to file their
claims, with the vouchers thereof, with the
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Carroll county,
within three months from the day of the sale
of the above property.
octl9-ts j. A. c. BOND, Trustee.
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TO INVESTORS.
Notice to Trespassers.

We hereby forewarn all persons from
w trespassing on our premises, for hunt
ing, cunning, fishing, or in any other manner.
HANSON T. INGLES,
DAVID COVER,
sov2-3t# NATHAN G.. FRANKLIN.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
MISS a. ROOT
FASHIONABLE
MiIIDnr and Maltna Maker.

L EEPS constantly on hand variety of
IN First Glass MILLINERY. DRESS
TRIMMINGS and FANCY GOODS, nearly
opposite Wilmer Drug Store, west Main St.
Westminster, Nd. oct 26-2m#
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
Notice to Trespassers.

7 ARGEST SIZE POSTERS PRINTED
IL at this Office at short notice.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-11-09
1913 Acres.

3 RO0DS ard 26 PERCHES OF LAND.
more or less. The improvements thereon
consist of a large and substantial BRICK
rrnTrr.la -
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no. Is11 EQUITY.

CHAS. L. REIFSNIDER, Solicitor.
r. G. Matthews, Auctioneer. oct Ig-3t
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-02
FATALITY lhAEoc.

COLLISION ON THE CENTRAL PACIFIC.
! CHEYENNE, Dec. 26.-The express
train number four and freight train
number seven collided one mile east
of this city at o'clock this afternoon.
A dense fog prevailed at the time,
and neither saw the other approach
until they were within one hundred
yards of each other. When Engineer
Weeks OF the express discovered the
freight approaching, he at once re-
versed his engine and applied the air.
brake, when he and his fireman
jumped from the train, the fireman
receiving no injuries, while Weeks
|escapedlwith dislocated ankle.
On the freight train were Michael
Mcguire, engineer, and Michael CAL
lahan, fireman, the latter of whom
was killed instantly, and the legs of
the former cut of, and his death oc-
Cured two hours later. Conductor
Curtis, Of the freight train, was on
the engine, and jumped of, saving
his life.
Neither train was moving over ten
miles an hour. The engine ofsthe
freight was driven entirely through
the first freight car, and was badly
wrecked. The passenger engine was
less damaged. The train behind the
first baggage car was very little in
jured. @
| The express messenger was thrown
from end to end of the car, but not
injured. The responsibility rests on
dispatcher Langdon, who, it is said,
realized his failure to hold No. for
No. Z, too late to stop her.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-02

Ben BUTLER has spoken and the
following is an extract from what he
has to say. 1t has very significant
ring, but we confess we cannot think
that the ominous character which
might be drawn from Buffers re.
marks can be considered possible
We cannot think that there is any dan.
ger of the Presidents falling into the
arms of the democracy. But here il
what Butler says:
"The president has had an oppor.
tunity to ascertain the truth. OF
course it must be considered that he
has o cabinet majority of whom
when appointed were not known as re
publicans. Think that will have to be
rcorganized, and that it soon will be.
The president will soon have to cleo
with which Of the two great parties
he will go. By next February he
will have to decide whether he will
take the republicans into his counsels
or join the democrats. The presen,
state of things cannot continue. Nc
man can successfully ride two horses
going in opposite directions. however
kind or wise he may be. Ifhe joini
the democratic party, there win be q
great breaking up of parties, and
there will be the issues of finance, the
tariff, economic questions Of govern
ment and other matters to divide up
on. If the president decides to joir
the republicans, the party will be az
powerful as it ever has been. The re-
publican party North will be united
and we can undoubtedly carry New
York state, and this would give us vic
tory in lSS0."-t Applause.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-02
llew YORK Rroker Elrm Conc under

wow sVv~ OSONSS eb" OoUO V000S
New YORK, Dec. 26.-The Evenint
Post says the firm of Meter & Co.
No. 2 Exchange Place, has notified
the Stock Exchanges Of Its inability tc
meet its contracts. No failure hal
occurred in Wall street for 90 many
months that has caused more conster.
nation than that of Meter & Co
The firm was supposed to be wealthy
and did . large business in lending
money and in gold loans. It also
sold puts, calls, straddles, and other
speculative privileges on stocks and
gold. After the failure was announc.
ed their Office was thronged with
persons who held these speculative
privileges, also with those who had
borrowed money on time, inquiring
If the collaterals were safe. The
members of the firm came originally
from Cincinnati and brought large
amount of money. The firm has
made an assignment. -.-f.
1t is said they loaned at par in cur
rency on gold, worth at to-day's
price l.O2A currency they lent par
in currency on New York Central
and Hudson first consolidated mort
gage bonds, worth to-day 12l, 122
and loans on this class of collateral
security are spoken Of to the amount
Of several hundred thousand dollars.
They lent par in currency on United
States. bonds which ruled several per
centum higher. One of these loans
to the amount Of $4,000 was secur-
ed by bonds worth to-day $4,000,
and they lent so on Lake Shore stock
worth to-day over GO.
A report was current on the street
that $4OO, 1000 had been borrowed on
5000 shares of this stock, the same to-
day being worth $48O,OOO. 1t is nat
ural there should be anxiety as to the
safety Of collateral securitiee. The
assignee Of firm is Julius Wehl. The
assignment was executed to-day.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-02
senator Alllson.s speech

We publish, to-day, the speech of
Senator Allison, in full, made in the
United States Senate, recently, on
the silver question. 1t is able and in
strpctive and we call special attention
to it. Senator Allison, in all proba-
bility, 10 soon to be reelected for the
term Of six years to the U. 8. Senate.
We have no hesitation in saying that
no man can be reelected to the SEN
ate from this State who does not IA
vor the double standard Of gold and
silver in the fullest and amplest form.
We do not mean by this that the
practical coinage of the two metals ID
not to be 70 regulated as that their
value shall be equal as near as may
be, but we do mean to be understood
40 saying that while silver remains
demonetized that equal value canno,
be ascertained and that silver mus,
first be remonetized and then the val
ne determined. This once accom-
plished the comparative value Of ths
metals, after . reasonable time, car
be determined and when it is thu
determined there must be no favor
itism between the two metals in theil
coinage - money. We understand
Senator Allison to be an, advocate o
the double standard.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-01-02
Coppers a. Legal Tenders.
The following may be Of interest t,


In reply to . letter from the Post
office Department making inquiry a.
to the legal status Of the old copper
one cent piece ofthe ante -bellum days
the United States Treasurer states
that the coin named is not, and never
was, . legal tender for any amount
whatever. Postmaster are not re-
quired by law to receive it in pay
ment Of postal dues. 1t 10 enacted by
Section No. 1857 OF the Revised Stat
utes that "the minor coins of the Unit
ed States shall be q legal-tender at
their nominal value for any amount
not otexceeding rs cents in any one pay
mont;" but under Section No. 3,5l3,
the copper cent 10 not included among
the minor coins. The total coinage
of the old copper cent from the be-
ginning of the Government to the
present date, is 156, ,3SS, 744 cents, equal
to 81, ,562, ,SS7.44. This coinage was
discontinued in February, 1857. They
have been bought up by the United
States since that time at the avoirdu,
pois weight; hut they are now re-
deemed when presented IN sums ol
$40. or multiples thereof, at the Min
or the Treasury, at their value. Thil
circur stance, however, does not con
stttute them . legal tender in debit
for. any amount,