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The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATIoN.-Thea annual
celebration of Snydersburg Sunday School
took place on Saturday, 7th inst. There
being also present Eburg and Mount Union
schools which, indeed, made grand turn out
of Sunday school scholars. The school re-
eeived her visitors in the little village where
they marched and countermarched to beau
tiful grove, short distance from the town,
where seats were arranged TO accommodate
comfortably all that were present, there
being large congregation of children and
grown people. In front of the seats was a
stage, beautifully trimmed, which formed q
lovely picture, with the flags and banners of
the different schools. The morning exercises
we're opened by singing and prayer by Rev
Joshua Sheaffer, followed by music by the
band. After which Rev. Mr.. Rupp, of Man
chester, delivered an address. When music
by the band and singing by Eburg Sunday
school followed; after which an essay on
SUNDAY Schools and Sunday School Celebra-
tons, was read by Miss A. Eugenia Fultz,
teacher of Snydersburg public school. The
essayist was the recipient of n large number
of handsome boquets Then music by the
band and dismissal for dinner BY Rev. Mr..
Sill, of Manchester.
Puntual at the sound of the base drum all
gathered and silence prevailed, and an address
was delivered by Mr.. Sill, followed by music
by the band and singing by the different
schools. Another address was delivered by
Mr. Sheaffer, who repeatedly remarked that
the object of Sunday Schools was to teach the
bible. After music by the band, the different
sehoolstormed in procession and marched and
eountermarehed and were dismissed by Mr.
A. Ruby, chief marshal of the day.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14
REAL ESTATE at PUBLIC SALE.

THE undersigned, Executor Of the last
Il VIII and Testament Of Jacob W. ErOck,
deceased, and by virtue of an order Of the
Orphans Court of Carroll county, will sell az
Public Sale, on the premises, on
Saturday, the Oh day Of October, 1878,
2 O'Clock, p. m. parcel Of land containing
25 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
situated on the Westminster and I.ittlestown
Turnpike, adjoining the lands of Abraham
kOontz, James <. Dodrer and ]. VIM. Ear
hart. Three and one-half acres are in Tim
Der, balance cleared. There is good
Frame Weatherboarded Dwell
ing House, , stories high, new Al&A-A
Bank Barn, Spring House,
with never-iailing Spring; all $500
under Post and Rail Fence. Part IS in ex-
eellent meadow.
This farm is situated in a thriving and
healthy neighborhood, convenient to Church
es, Schools, POstotiice and Mills, and is
worthy the attention Of those who desire
pleasant home. Sale positive; no postpone
ment on account of the weather.
TERMS.-0ne-ihird cash, or on the ratiii-
cation of the same by the said Court, and the
balance IN two equal payments Of one and two
years; the credit payments TO bear interest
from the day of sale, and to be secured by the
notes Of the purchaser or purchasers with ap-
proved security. WM FROCK.
sep l4-ts Executor.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

The ladies of Sharpsburg, Washington
county, prepared ll5 glasses Of jellies for the
sick at Memphis
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

Ia Cardington, Ohio, Charles H. Wolfe,
formerly of this county, aged about Ga years
In this city, on Thursday night last, Mrs
Ruth Troxell, in the SD year Of her age.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

Over 5000 Smiths we're present at the an
nual gathering of the Smith family at New
Jersey, held at Peapaek last Thursday week.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14
Business Locals.

Hagerstoyn Almanack for 1879, at She'll
man News Stand.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14
DIED.

DeaiA. Feee-Tribae.. Foefry. Sc, Fiue oalts PER line
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

The Excursion TO HIGH RoCK.-Notwith-
standing the lowering aspect Of the weather,
on Thursday morning last, the excursion of
the Protestant Episcopal Brotherhood from
Baltimore, over the Western Maryland Rail-
road, to High Rock, in Washington county,
was n decided success. Westminster contri-
buted some fifty persons to the number, while
Hagerstown and adjacent places added their
quota to the grand total, which must have
numbered considerably over one thousand
persons. The excursonists we're chiefly com
posed of the better classes, and the utmost
order and decorum prevailed. The musical
programme at the grand pavilion was fully
carried out, and the stirring strains Of the
band and the admirable songs of the ehoris
ters alternated and added greatly 10 the en-
joyment of the occasion. The only drawback
was the difficulty and delay in getting vehicles
from the pavilion to the Rock. Many per-
sons had to make the journey, a distance of
two miles, on foot. Some new arrangement
will have to be made for the conveyance of
passengers from Penmar Station to High
Rock, and there must be system in the ar
rangement to avoid confusion and DELAY, such
as was experienced on Thursday Mr. Hood
will no doubt remedy this defect The enter
prise is new, and there has not been time to
perfect all the details, but by the next season
no doubt everything will be in complete work
ing order. High Rock is bound to be one of
the most popular resorts in this country. 1t
must be seen to be appreciated.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

USIOY MILLS IrEMs-A valuable colt be-
longing to Mr.. Peter Frock, was stolen from
his field last Sunday night. Mr.. Frock did
not discover his loss till Monday noon, when
he Immediately started in pursuit, the colt
was traced to the neighborhood of Mexico,
and recovered on Tuesday. Whether the
thief was caught or not, we have not learned.
Mr.. Henry Eoontz, of Silver Run, who had
his leg broken about three weeks ago, had it
reset on Tuesday of this week. Drs. Rine-
hart, of Frizzellsburg, and Weaver, of Phila
delphia, performed the operation.
Mr.. Emanuel Yeiser, Of Deep Run, has a
sunfower stalk ii feet high, which contains
thirty-four flowers at writing and twelve buds
that will be open by the time this reaches the
eyes of the readers of the Adc0cate
We are having quite drought in this vi :
cinity, the streams are very low, in fact we
we're informed by gentleman, who was an
eyewitness, that Mr.. Absalom Yeiser was
making quite a bountiful crop of hay in his
mill dam, which is situated on Deep Run,
abount q miles north east of this place.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

CRoss RoAD IrENs.-The public schools of
this district opened on the 9th instant, all are
well attended, and the scholars seem to be in
earnest at the work which is set apart for
them. Lewis A. Koontz, one of our leading
teachers, has reopened his school at what is
called Farveris school, for the sixth year in
succession. The school becomes better every
year, as its grows older it is patronized more
largely.
The people through this section of the
country are preparing their ground for fall
seeding, and they anticipate putting out a
large crop.
William Y. Frizzell, one of our leading
farmers, purchased drove of cattle in Balti-
more city few days ago, and on returning
home with them lost one by over heating or
some other unknown cause.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

FISKsBURG ITEMs.-Mr. Stephen Stocks
dale has recently improved the property on
which he resides in this village, by taking
down the old barn and building new one
farther back
Rev. ]. NJ. Brown, of this place, returned
home on the 1st inst, after an absence of five
weeks, during which time he attended a camp
meeting in West Virginia, and paid visit to
his relatives in Virginia,
Mrs. F. l.. Moores and two children also
returned on the Sth inst, from a visit of six
weeks, to Virginia and North Carolina.
Both the public schools in this place were
opened on the 9th inst, as was also the
Mahlon school in the adjoining district. This
school house, which has been closed for a few
years past, has been repaired and made com
Portable. The number of pupils registered
on the first day was %.
Mr.. G, A. Walker, miller at Mr.. +. L.
Hering'S mill had the middle finger of his
right hand severely mashed on the 10th inst,
while helpingto move a heavily loaded wagon.
The typhoid and scarlet fevers have prevail
ed in our section for several weeks past
From present indications the dry weather
that has continued for some time, is likely to
terminate in storm. The near approach of
the equinox renders this probable. Should
it come just now, it will interrupt the seeding
which has been commenced by a number of
our farmers.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

FINE FRUIT.-We acknowledge the receipt
of generous supply of choice pears from
Mrs. VIM. Struth and Mrs. DIR. George S.
Fouke, also a basket OF fine golden pippin
apples from Mr.. Vim. Stoner, near Warfelds-
burg. Both the pears and apples were deli
cious and were thoroughly enjoyed.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

Willis street is the name of the new street
to be opened in the rear Of the Court House,
in honor of DIR. Vim. Willis, the first Clerk
of Carroll county, a gentleman whose sterling
character did much to build up this county
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

ORPHANS CoURT.-Monday, September ..
The last will and testament of Sarah Lynn.
deceased, was admitted to probate and letters
testamentary granted to Lewis F. Lynn and
Daniel II. Lynn.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Samuel l.. Myers we're granted to Philip II.
L. Myars.
James A. c. Bond, administrator W. A. of
Rachel Warehime, deceased, settled first and
final account.
Tuesday, September l0th.-Dayid Capell,
guardian to James Parraway Harris, settled
first account
Jacob VI. Fitze, administrator of Elizabeth
c. Fitze, deceased, settled first and final ac
count.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

New PAvHIoX.-Mr. George Leas, of this
city, has just finished the erection of new
pavilion at Waynesboro' station, on the West
ern Maryland Railroad. 1t is 40x7O feet. has
projecting roof around it y feet wide, with
ladies' aud gents dressing rooms l6x22 feet.
Also on High Rock building l6x50 feet
with a verandah five feet wide; it is two
stories high and has an observatory on top of
it capable of accommodating 500 people.
The observatory is 80 feet from the ground,
and affords a beautiful view of the surround
ing country. Mr.. Leas has been working an
average of ten hands for the past six weeks.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

The little girls of this town have given q
concert at Wbeeler's hotel, sold flowers, cara
mel, &c, for the benefit of the yellow fever
sufferers. realizing from $40 to SIS.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

MAGISTRATES CoUKT. Before Justice Mike
sell. Peter Kress was arrested by Bailifi
Zeiber and Constable Matthews, on Tuesday,
for disturbing the peace, also on peace war
rant. Committed to Jail in default of bail
Geo. Ogle and Byron Shriner on two charges
of assault and battery; arrested by Constable
Matthews; fined 81. so and costs.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

BRUCEvILLE ITENs.-Mr. Jacob Sharetts
lost q colt from eating too much wheat; val
ued at one hundred dollars. One of Mr.
Luther Sharetts' is not expected to live from
the same cause.
c. Rooms raised the largest quantity and
finest quality of eantaloupes in the district
Mr.. ). Weant has gone into the bee culture,
The apple crop is short, and cider drinking
shorter
Water is getting low, and a number of wells
are reported dry.
Housekeepers are taking great fancy to
Wilhlde's noiseless self setting mouse traps
Farmers are busy preparing the ground for
seeding
: Chills and fever still continue in town,
health of the community outside of the place
food
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14
NOTICE.
DISSOLUTION.

I hereby give notice that I have this day
4 Withdrawn from the firm of SNYDER 4
KRISE, Coach Makers, in Union Bridge,
Carroll county, Nd.
CHARLES II. KRISE,
August lst, 1878. aug 81 .4tH
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

NEw WINDSOR ITENs.-The bank building
is rapidly approaching compile ton, and re-
fleets great credit both in design and work.
manship.
A musical and literary entertainment for
the benefit of the afflicted South, will be given
on Monday evening, September 10th, at 8
o'clock. Prof. Dielman nhaskindlyconsented
to participate in the musical exercises.
New Windsor College opens its school year
on the 18th, with the most fattering prospects.
DIR. Chester, of Washington, ID. c., in con
nectiOn with the College, will deliver the first
lecture ofthe season on Tuesday evening, the
l7th. His theme is ''The Leading Historical
Events of the Nineteenth Century"
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

Property SALEs.-Col John X. Longwell
has sold a lot on the corner of Centre and
Willis streets, this city, l00xl00 feet to Sam
uel Skunk, of Baltimore, for $500.
On Tuesday, Col VIM. A. MeKellip, as
trustee of Francis W. Reese, sold a tract of
land containing 20 acres, in the 4th district,
near Easton's store, TO Joseph Mixner for
5000
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

Westminster -Finksburg. Union Mills. Sans Greek
crOss Road. Brueeville and New Windsor Items
Excursion 20 High Rock-Orphans' Court-Local
Bvevities-sunday School Celebration Property
sales-New Pavilion, etc, ETC.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14
After speaking favorably of the great
variety of machinery and other exhibits
from the United States, it says

IIuW tHt IuIItu otatts1 II SD
The Taylor Manufacturing Company of
Westminster, Maryland, United States Amer
lea, also exhibits some ihreshing machines in
the Agricultural department. They are work
ed by steam, and are strong and massive
make. The machinery is strikingly arranged,
and is suited to the ease and comfort of the
workman. Allthe inventive craft Of an enter
prising mechanism is expended upon them,
and we have now the result of this. Their
force is eight and ten horse power, and they
execute the work allotted to them in an ex-
traordinary short space of time.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14
THE MARKETS.
WESTMINSTER MARKETS.

Wholesale Prices by Grimes & Weaver
EnInav Snr,tnr.nhn- 10 1c-o
The Democratic advocate., 1878-09-14

The following dispatch was received
just as we closed our forms:
BALTIMORE, September IL, 1878.
Talbot nominated on the FIVE hundred and
ninety-second ballot. I. II. SBRIvER
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-04
A LARGE PRE-.
1t Is Said To he the Work Of an Incen-
diary.

1t Is Said To he the work of an Incen-
diary.
Ata quarter past II o'clock last night Officer
Square, OF the Fifth Precinct, discovered flames
issuing from the rear of the one-story unoccupie
tenement house situated on Port street, between
Chartres and Royal. The officer Immediately
ran to box 612, At engine-house "a, and turned
10 an alarm, while two Of his brother officers
broke open the doors Of the illfated house
and attempted to extinguish the flames, but the
we're fruitess.
The FIRE department were promptly on the
scene, but nevertheless the house was totally
destroyed. The house belonged to Mr.. Cornibe's
estate. Whether insured or not could not be as
certained. The flames then extended to the ad-
joining house, and destroyed the kitchen. This
property was owned and occupied by Madame
Twomy.
The kitchen attached to the grocery owned and
occupied by Gabres Jague, corner OF Chartres
and Port, was totally destroyed. Insured; but
for what amount, or In what company, could not
be ascertained.
The kitchen OF the house No. 81 Charities
street, owned by Belle Bonner and occupied by
VIM. Roper, was also destroyed.
The kitchen attached to the house No. SOB
Charities street, occupied by Fred Kramer, WAS
also totally destroyed. This property was in
sured for $4,000.
The kitchen Of the house No. 507 Charities
street was damaged only. This house belonged
to the estate Of Capt. Schultz, and was occupied
by Fred. Warder.
The kitchen OF the adjoining house, No. 5071ls,
occupied by Q colored family, was also damaged.
The fire from appearances was evidently the
work Of an incendisry.
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A SECOND FIRE.

The Loss was Comparatively Small.
At 1880 o'clock Friday morning fire. supposed
to have been caused by lighted furnace being left
in woodshed, broke ont in the rear Of the one
story frame building. No. SO Howard street, be-
tween Gravier and Perdido. This property. which
was owned and occupied by Mr.. Chas. Deichman,
and furniture is insured for $4,000 IN the Teutonia
Insurance Company.
The flames then extended to the two.story
kitchen attached to the house No. 100 Howard
street and completely destroyed 1t.
This property was owned by Mrs. German and
occupied by Mr.. F. Geisler.
The flames then cut through the block and
damaged the rear OF the building ON Freret
street, owned by Mrs. Ford and occupied by col
ored families. Tho alarm was turned in from the
box at the Workhouse.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-04
OUR EXPORT TRADE.
A Call from Plttsburg to the Merchants
of New Orleans.

A Call from Plttsburg to the Merchants
of New Orleans,
The movement lately inaugurated TO get the
government OF the United States interested In
the development Of our export trade, particu-
larry with South and Central America, has been
portant cities are aiming TO be the bases upon
which the lines of steamers will be established.
The Pittsburg (Pa.) Chamber OF Commerce
has sent circulars to our Chamber of Commerce
and Cotton Exchange, requesting them to ap-
point each three delegates to national conven-
ton, TO be held in the city Of Washington on
Tuesday, January "a, 1878. The objects Of the
convention are the enlargement of our export
markets for over productions of manufaotur-
ed goods, the revisement and amendment Of
our commercial treaties with foreign govern
ments, the making OF arrangements for the inn
provement OF our merchant marine 30 that the
United States mail may be carried in American
rine avenues for the transit OF our excess pro-
duetions TO foreign ports on the American con-
tinent.
In consequence the Pi.tsburg Chamber OF
Commerce has appointed Messrs. Geo. W. Hail
man, Jacob Reese and William Frew as their
representatives to make all necessary arrange
monts for holding said convention.
These gentlemen, in their circulars to our
Chamber OF Commerce and Cotton Exchange,
request that these organizations pass resolutions
setting forth and indorsing the objects Of the
convention Aforesaid, and notify Thorn at the
earliest moment Of the names Of all delegates
appointed thereto.
It is for these intelligent bodies to deliberate
upon this important matter, and act as they will
deem best in the interest of our commerce. We
hear that the Chamber of Commerce Of this city
will certainly send delegates to the convention,
and no doubt the Cotton Exchange will do the
same.
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CAPITOL NOTES.

Senator Texada il in the city and will be ready
for business, as 1t were, on Monday next.
Representative p. J. Kennedy called upon and
paid his respects to Gov. Nichols yesterday.
Clerk Trezevant has returned from North Gar
olna where he went to visit some Of his relatives.
The royal seal was attached to divers and sun
dry documents by Secretary Of State Strong yes-
terday.
The Governor IL anxiously awaiting the va
rous reports that are due from the State institu-
tons and officials.
It is more than likely that caucus Of the DEM
ocrstic members OF the senate will be called for
tomorrow or sunday.
The Land Office Committee met yesterday, but
in the absence Of quorum an adjournment was
had until to-day at II q. m.
Gen. MCMILLAN stated yesterday that he should
not In all probability OCCUPY, during the present
session, his seat in the House as member from
Carroll.
The pages selected for service in the House OF
Representatives were instructed yesterday by
Capt. Ed. Flood as to their duties, and what
would be required CT them in the way Of . neat
and tidy appearance.
Sergeant-st-Arms Flood, Of the House, has ar.
ranged now for the House standing committees
q number OF rooms on the third floor OF the
building, and is having the old furniture re-
vanished and fixed up.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-04
THE JETTY. CHANNEL,

The Commission Of United States Engineers
appointed by the Secretary Of War to visit and ex-
anime the etty channeleft the ietties last night,
and are perhaps now in the city, from where they
will go to Washington and make their report.
The following was received last night by Cspt.
Eads:
PoRT EADs, La, South Pass. Jan. 2, 1878.
Jss. B. Eads, ESQ.,:
!Sir-January /, 1878, there was channel %
feet deep for width Of 200 feet at it's narrowest
point, at average food tide, from the main Mis-
sissippi river through the j.ttied proongation Of
South Pass to deeper water in the Gulf Of Mexico.
At the head Of the pass the % foot channel was
at least 2s4 feet wide. A practicable channel
ga feet deep exists from the main river to the
Gulf. High tide OF the day was nearly the same
average flood tide; at low tide of the day these
depths were lessened about IL feet.
/ certify that the above is q correct statement
and accords with the results Of my partial sur
veys January !, 1878. III. Il. BROWN,
Corps of Engineers
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THE FOUNDATIONS OF CAMP STREET

TAe missiles aimed by our pure and virtuous
Camp street contemporaries at the Administra'
tors who voted to accept the bid Of the DEMOCRAT
for the city printing on Wednesday, did not kill
q single man at the City Hall. One OF the Ad-
minisiraiors compared them to that harmless in
vention Of French coDfectioners, called pop
pers," the main elements OF which are . little
pepper wrapped up with a bonbon In piece OF
multi.colored paper, fringed at the ends,
and such favorite with the ladies' with this
difference, however, that the papers in this
case had been twisted by Shiny hands. and
hence had lost oil their beauty and attractive
ness; that the kind Of virtue manifested, period
cally only, by our contemporaries was too relative
to be used in criticising the City Council;
that the Nominations OF the papers referred to
are terribly inconsistent with themselves. For
example, he added, the Times, siter saying that
the bid Of the City ITEM was the lowest, claims
that the Picaysane is the only really competent
paper Of the lowest bidders to do the printing;
and yet, in the same breath, the Times. says:
"That the Council has no right TO look beyond
facts" 1t lie evident, therefore, that the trouble
in this matter of the city printing Is not that IL
was not given to the lowest bidder, but that it
was not given to either the Ptonyune or the
Times
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The New Brazilian steamship Line.

The steamer Mercedita, of the new line TO
ply between Philadelphia and Brazil, is now
loading at Philadelphia and will sail on Mon
day. There is now being slowed upon the
vessel 500 tons Of railroad iron manufactured
by the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and
Iron Company, and on next Monday the men
who have been selected to take places under
the contract, under the command of COL
Jemason, $50 in number, will go ON board.
The steamer makes but one stop, and that
will be at Norfolk, Va. where $50 colored men,
who are engaged as laborers, will be taken ON
board. The party expects to be at sea TWEEN
ty-four days before arriving Mt their destina-
ton, and have engaged themselves to be gone
three years
The Mercedita was built in 1862 as gum
boat and was used afterWard as q blockade
runner, but has since been remodeled and
made into an ocean-going steamer, with cab
ms and other arrangements for the comfort
Oh passengers
This line Of steamers will carry the United
States mail between Philadelphia and Brazil.
On the 18th Of next'month, 1t is stated, a new
steamer sails, taking another installment OF
men,