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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-05-01

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FLOUR AND GRAIN.-The market remains dull,
anu prices are nominal. We quote:
SPRING WHEATs
voo,or, s,norGno nor bhL s,.,s,o
r,n,mon oxtrns NV F ' P'21oUf
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-05-01

HARD TINES AMI" SUNSuINE NIGGERS. y
Uncle Rcmus and old man Plato, who
are excellent specimens of the old time
darkey, met at the passenger depot and
compared notes.
desc is might hard times, Brer
Remus."
"You'er hoopin' now, honey; an deyer
gittin harder. De man dat gifts a dollar
desc days is got ter onimbcr hissf. sho's
you BON. Ee's got to git roun' like he
wuz at camp meetn' rastle,"
"Dat's wat calls knockin' at de flunt
do said Uncle Plato by way of express
sing his hearty assent.
DE time done come, Brer Plato" con.
tinued Uncle Remus, "w en- niggers ain t
got none de vantage er po' wife folks
Some un UNI, motifs, kin sit in de sun an
git fat, but wild me hits scutfle and a
scramble from days eend ter day eend,
an I'm monst'ous glad wen night comes
ct | got er slice er bacon rine fer ter greaze
my slummik wild"
Some er desc yer niggers, Brer Remus
wat stan 'roun' AN suns deysef look like
dat dey got rich kin-folks somewheres
g No use fer ter bodder bout der kin
folks, Brer Plato. Eff 'twa'nt for desc
sunshine niggers de chain gang wouldn't
be able fer ter dig pos hole. Hit 'ud be
mighty nigh ez weak ez de toddy wat
Mars John mixes for. de baby. Niggers
uon't iatten ON no sunshine. Wen YOU
wake DIES TO day IN hear de hen a
cacklin an squallin' you KIN DIES put it
down dat one er desc yer sunshine niggers
Is maxim his Twin, and if p'leeceman
nappln for ter sa'nter up dere's anudder
candydit for de chain gang"
1ou'er chawin' guvunment terbacker
now, Brer Remus," responded Uncle
flato' approvingly.-From the Atlanta
(Ga.) Constellation.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-05-01

Inc most cheering revival that we know
Oh is the revival of hanging all over the
county, Vscksburg (NiSs. ) Herald.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-05-01

CHRIST's BEAUTY. - In the words,
Thine eye shall see the King in his
glory" some suppose that reference is
made to the Assyran King who would be
seen ut the walls of Jerusalem. where he
would be destroyed and overthrown. Its
immediate reference was TO Hezekiah. A
greater than Hezekah is already referred
TO; the Messiah is thought of and to be
seen. There is the blessed assurance that
Jesus, who is desired of all nations, is to
be seen. How often we long to see Jesus
and nothing short of this can satisfy sub.
stantial Christians. There is beauty in the
perfect humanity of Christ, and in it we
see new glory. 1t exats Him rs IA man,
and His wondrous beauty was His hu-
manity and gentlcness. In all stages of
His life, although there is no record of
Him for eighteen years, He was illustra.
ting humanity. Christians behold Him as
Il sympathzing friend under all ci:cum-
stances. With one hand He touches the
immaculate robe Of God, and with the
other lifts man from the depths of sin and
crowns him with glory. All men cannot
appreciate Christs beauty. In His last
days He was rejected and hated by the
Pharisces. What was true then is true
still with many who rank high among the
scholars of the world. To the genuine
Christian all nature is Christ. The sun,
the moon, the stars, all remind the Chris
tian of Jesus. Man must be blind when
he does not distinguish the footprints OF
Jesus, and there are reasons for this, as
men do not want TO see this beauty when
it comes between them and sin. 1t is true
also that believers do not properly repre-,
sent Christ to the world. Their inconsis
tences in life are the occasion of this
True Christians, however, see something
of His beauty from the history of His life
by things which were effected by His pow
er.-ReU. r. S. Macarthur.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-05-01

tic IillU I1UTU IItIIT II1 SfyS IUG " OTlU,
of London, was II man of strong likes and
dislikes, and one of his chief antiquities
was II horror Of goats. An old woman,
one of his tenants, had a favorte goat,
which he espied one day and made her
bring it up to him by the side of the road.
Without II word of warning he took out
his knife and cut its throat. The woman,
as far as she dared, reproached him with
his ruthless act, whereupon he gave her a
f20 note, saying, Take this to buy n
COW with" 1t was characteristic of the
man; hard, unyielding easily moved to
anger, but as swift to make amends, and
always inexorably just.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-03-22

OFFICE FOR THE TREATMENT or ALI
DISEASES.
Dr.. Grant successfully treats Asthma, Brun-
ehilis, Incipienf Consumption, CalnFrh, and al
diseases q the Threat ana Luags.
You pcof sufferers with the Asthma, who have
been treated By many able Physicians wildcat
beneHt, consaIt Dr. Grant BE can cure you. OT,
II yoa hare the Bronchitis, indpient ConsuEnp-
ton OF TAtarfh, do not Be discouraged, foT d..
Grant can remose The disease and restore yoa 70
perfect health. n you are suffering with Rhsu-
nAtisua, Dyspepsia, Piles, Liver Complaint, Els,
Partial Paralysis, and PoisonoAs Diseases OF Tie
Blood, affecting the thfoat and wose, ScrOfaia,
and all Blood and Skin Diseases. despair not,
rites. Persons afiEiefed Nth nsrvocs debility,
vital weakness and general prostrssioh Of he
nervous and physical system, haze hope and
who has cured hundrees Of patients, when other
premature grave. II you have aiseases q The
Kidneys, Gravel or any Urinary disease, Dia-
beiis, Dropsy, apply Immediately 70 Dr. Grant.
Many are saffering with ringing in the lars, o.
fensive discharges from the Ears, partial blind
ness, partial deafness, yog can be cured, consult
DIR. Grant before il j. TOO late.
Reliable persons in every part Of the city and
State can testify 20 Dr. Grants great success In
treating the above named diseases
REMEMBER, DIR. Grant treats all diseases Of
every name and nature, and viii visit the sick
day and nighf. Call or write, stating symp-
toms. Medicins sent by express. Generalization
free. Nov. 9, 1eTT-ly.
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-03-22

FOR SALE.

4 win sell about 100 ACRES ofthe Cherry Grove
Farm, located in the Tth election district, upon
which there Is small new DWELLING HOUSE,
some 0UT-H0USES and young ORCHARD.
About one-third Of the land Is IN wood. The
above land lies on q valuable creek in which
many oysters could be seeded and adjoins the
farm Of r. B. TippetE. For terms, ETC., apply
20 SARAH A. LONG,
Feb -, IsTs-Iy. MilestoWn p. o., Nd.
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FOR CLERK OF TBE CIRCUIT COURT.

Aeasrs Editors Please announce Captain
JOHN n. GRAVES as a suitable candidate for
Clerk of the Circuit Court for st. M2ry's county
at the election in 1879, and sag that be viii be
cordially supported By the people Of The county.
Nov 30, 1871 sixth Distri@e.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-03-22
FOR CTEHK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT.

Msssrs. Edifoys Please snneunee DR.. L. q.
SUTTON as the Republican candidate for Clerk
Of the Circuit Court for 81. aarys county 81 she
election IN 1879 and say that he viii EecsiVs the
warm support Of his party sad friends il
April 1sy it5sn. 4ptieo District
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-03-22
B 0 A n DING.

Mrs. DR.. PAGE EDMUxDs viii accom-
w nodafe permanent and Transient boaraers
at No. a HANOVER ST, four doors from
Lombard, west side. The travelling public are
respectfully requested 70 give Der q call.
May 3, ls1T-sf.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-03-22
FoR REGISTER OF Wills.

Ksssrs. Ezitoys:-Plesse announces johns
ABRIsI.. Esa.. "A candidate for the position OF
Register Of wills for St. Mays co1nty al the
election in 1879 and say thai hs will be warmly
supported By the people Of Che eohntv, gsnerAily
Sent III. 1875 The People
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-03-22
J. {. MORRIS,
General Agent
For the sale Of The
Celebrated Eureka Guano

In 50. Mary's county, Nd, win be In Leonard
town the SECOND and FOURTH TUESDAY In
every month for the purpose Of receiving orders
OF transaciing any business for the Atlantic 4
Va. Fertilixing Company. All orders addressed
% me Al Leonasd.own win Be promptly attended
70.
Mach 6. is7s-sE
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-03-22

n soUTa car ST., sAITInORE. no.


(EIalf minutes walk from the Posiefhce.)
PRACTICE LIMITED TO PRIVATE AND
CONFIDENTIAL DISEASES.
FAR. wORTHINGT0N may beconsuIted upon
- all confidential diseases which tend 20 en-
bitter life and shorten It's duration, including
Nervous Debility, causing indigestion, pain in
the hack and loins. weakness, headache, impor-
tency, impaired sight, loss OF memory, eruption
on The face and body, bashfulness, &c, making
Married life unhappy and Single Life miserable.
The Doctor guarantees that M CASE placed IN his
treatment shall leave his care till thoroughly res
torrd 10 soand and vigorous health, without the
use of Mercury in any form, his treatment being
purely Vegetable.
NOTICE TO C0UETRY PATIENTS.
Parties living AZ any distance from the Hospi-
tn can be successfully treated By sending symp-
toms Of their disease. The Doctor viii forward
% any address in The United Stairs, free frQm OBJ
serxation, = printed list Of questions, thereby
enabling the patient 70 give . minute description
OF their casa, which he requires to eject quick
and speedy and sure cure. ..
All letters directed 20 DR.. WORTHINGTON,
Lock Hospital, Baltimore, Nd, viii receive
prompt attention. ~. Worthington was stu
dent of Prof n. 4. Smith and Is n graduate of
No. University
Oescc hours from 9 In the morning till 10 at
nlgat Sundays tili IL o'clock noon.
Separate Consulting Rooms for Ladies, 70 whom
the Dr. Pays special attention.
March Q, ls7s-ly.
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FOR SIZE.

"A FINE BUGGY AND HARNESS, BOTH
30 new, viii be sold very cheap for casa or its
equivalent, IL early application Is made 20
HERBERT y. MOORE,
Leonardfown, I'd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-03-22

The Huntington (Pal Monitor OF April 5th,
1877, pronounces this Soap the best in the mar
ket, as follows;
''Reader, we don't want you to suppose that
this Is an advertisement, and pass il over I'M
needed Read il. We want 10 direct your at
teniion TO the advertisement Of Crampton's Inn
perial Soap Having used il in our Office for
the past year, we can recommend it as the best
quality of soap in use. IL is a rare thing 30 get
q Soap that win thoroughly cleanse printing ink
from The hands. as also from linen, bat Cramp.
tons laundry soap will do IL, and we know
whereof we speak. II il especially adapted for
printers, painters, engineers and machinists, as
Il win remove grease Of all descriptions from the
hands rs well as clothes, with little labor. For
general household purposes il cannot be excellsd.
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OLD,
TRIED,
AxD
TRUE.
hsspie are ssstinwaaa @@nd fhoss was
are not ought 90 be-with the wcndegful maaraaa 90
tAas gssAs Amnsscan Ranedys tie
MEXICAN
Mustang Linirnent,
FUR NAN AND BEAST.

Thisiiniment vezy naturally originated IN AmeEis
e.. where Nature provides In her laboratory sneA
sarpFislng sntidoses for the maladies Of her CHI
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until now Il cncireies the hahfsable globe
The Mexican Iustang Liniment Is q matchless
rencdy fofkIl external ailments Of man and bcasG
To stock owners and farmers e Il invaluahae.
single bottle often saves . hnnsan life or -.
stores the usefulness q an excellent hcEss. on.
cow, or sheep. -
10 cG9es foot-Fot. hoof-aii. hollow horn. grub.
screw-sFoSHs, shOuideRrot. mango. tAs bites ana
ssngs CT poiscnous reptiles and insects. and every
such drawback 20 stock breeding and bush LIE.
It cures every external trouble Of horses. Ench
as lamcnesz, scratches. swinnys sprains, founder
wind gan. inSbone. etc. etc.
The Mexican Mustang LiniEnsnt II the quickest
cure m the world for accidents occurring in ths
family, I'm the absence % physicaar. such -
.burns seaids. sprains, cuts, etc. and for rheuma
fixns, and stiffness engendered ~ exposure. Pafa
siculaxiy valuable 20 Miners.
q ID fhe cheapest remedy N che world. for 20
penefrates fhe muscle % the bone. end . sinzb
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WAGNERS'
GREEN House RESTAURANT,
- snA 60 West frats ssrsst.
BALTIMORE.

VTeHIS ola and well kaown establishment, ROW
n uaars the saccessful management q Sessrs.
J. q y. L. wagncF. shosld be visited BY all
c0aatry gcntlemrn cuuing 20 ths city Their
arrommodations casuct be surpassed BY any
OsAsr bsuss. ew c. agcs moderate.
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-03-22
ron CLERK OF rae CIRCUIT COURT.

Msssvs Elitcys Please announce JEFF ID.
LOKER as q candidate Cor CLERK Of the Circuit
Court 1t the election In 40 and say that be viii
receive the undivided support Oft voters cftke
Factory District.
FEB =. 1873. The People.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-03-22
STATEN ISLAND
FANCY DYEIns EsTGslsRMEMr,

NO. 10 WEST BALTIMORE STREET,
Nearly oppOsits the Sun ofice, Baltimore
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Dress Goods Dyed in the Piece or made up into
garments. Also Ribbons, Fringes, Trimmings.
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Cleaned without ripping. Gentlemen's Goats,
Overcoats, Pants, Vests, &c, Dyed or Cleaned
without ripping. Goods received and returned
by express.
Kid Gloves and Feathers Cleaned and Dyed
handsomely.
BARRETT, NEPHEwS & CO.,
10 West Baltimore Street. Baltimore.
n. B-No other Office in this city.
Nov 30, Is1T-6m.
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Ayers Cathartic pills,

For the relief
/. !: !.
N and cure OF a.
TX requirements II
tsS stomach, liver
and bowels They
~ NkA arc q mild apeTi
Cw&W efif, and an ex.
ceIlent purgafivc.
~Sss NJ Being purely veg
A4#&zz etable, they con
~ tain no mercur,
or mineral Wliai.
- ever Much scri-
ons sickness and
suffering Is prevented by their timely use; and
every family should have them on hand for then
protection and relief, when required. Long ex.
pcricnce has proveSl them % be the safest, sur
est, and best Of all tlse Pitts with which the
market ab0Insls. by their OCCASIONAL use, the
blood Is purified, the eorsuptions Of tho system
expelled, olDstyurtiens removed, end thu whOle
nlachineiy Of life restored 20 its healthy actiy-
uy Internal organs which become cioEEed
aid sluggish are cleansed BY awer's PHls,
and stimulated into action. Thus lneipisut dis
ease Is changed into health, the value OI Wbisb
change, when rerkoned oa the vast mnlgimdes
who enjoy t, can hardly be computed Their
sugaT-eoafing makes them pleasant % take.
and preserves their virtues uHimpairef for any
length OF time, so that they are ever fresh, ard
perfectly reliable. Although searching, uey
are uala, aad operate without disturbance 70
the constitution. or diet or occupation.
Pull directions are given ON the wrapper 90
each box, how 90 use them ~ Family l'hysie,
and for tbe following complaints, which these
For ESysSeSs.ssa or HnsiiSeast6n, Hist.
fessnrn:. h.anguor and Loss 90 Appe.
Hsee. they should be taken moderately Ga stiIuu-
late the stomach, ard restore is healthy tone
and a~tion.
For Aver Complains and It's various
evuirtos-is RilI0ue kRe26RcAF. sick
Haeattaehe. 1aun1tSe ar Green Sick.
ness. aBfaSous COilc aud UittO1s EeScrs.
they should be jusliriousiy taken for each Gaze.
20 corgers the diseased action or retp0rc tise
olstruesions which cause u.
For HDysenaery or MSiarFIa0R@s but oise
mild dose Is generally required ~.
For n9Aeusnssstafs1. Gsoue. esr1vcI. KSats
pssasfom 0f ehe BB~aFe, E.afn Sos the
aide, asuek. End L0imn. they siiocid be con
tiaaoEs~iy taken, rssImiTeui, 70 change ihe dis
eased action or tine sgslfin. Win sech eIAAnSs
thnSe complaints disappear.
For KpF0pay and BeTOfBaScms SWeftsngA
they should be- taken IN LARGE ana frequent svsgs
% produce the eacr-t Of dgastsc purge.
For SuppresaEom. large dose shoad be
taken. rs e produces aise desired elect ~ sym
pathy.
uroul0fc tiixc~sion. ard rpiieVe the ston1aeh-
An o-casisusl dose stimulates this stomach
and boSrels, re~feres the appetite, and inglEDs.
asex the srstclal. Heuce L i oftPn advania-
genas where m spFjarS arrangement EXISTS.
One vino freIs fnleTxtiy vel. oflen. Hrs niaf
dose OF these ffffs niskes hin feel Tecidetily
better, from. their cleansing abd rcnoFAGGRg
eject On tlse digestive EPparatns.
FREPAEED 1T
DR. &c AVER a Co., Practical Chemists,
IOWELL. N4SS.. q. 81.
WaR sATg nv ALL DHIsoGfsTs EvERYwkER
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-03-22

This Soap Is Manufactured from pure materials;
and as IL contains large percentage ofVeg-
etabie Oil, is warranted fully equal TO
the best imported CASTLE Soap, and
at ne same time contains all
the washing and cleansing
properties Of the cele-
brated German
and
French
Laundry Soaps.
II Is therefore recon
mended for use In the Laun-
dry, Kitchen and Bath Room,
and for general household purposes;
also for Printers, Painters, Engineers, 4
Machinists, a. Il win remove spots Of ink,
Grease, Tar, Gil, Paint, etc., from the hands
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-03-22

For the relief
and cure OF a.
Cierpngements j;
t.s:S stomach, liver
and bowels. They
are a mild al'eri
eiIf, and an ex
ceIlent purgativc
Being purely veg
eiable, they ron
tain no mercury
or mineral whai.
ever. Much scr-
nenu Mfahfaaaa wf,rt
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Dr. EIDhRT d. GRANT,
10. 80 HozTE STREET,

UALAktAsFELI9T ~
OFFICE FOR THE TREATMENT or ALL
DISEASES.
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1878-11-06

contracted, but steadily expanded, until in 1873
there was over $50, ooo, COO more Of it out than
in 1867, and nearly $3o, ooo, 600 more than in
1868. You will remember also that during
that whole period of so-called prosperity it
was as if an evil conscience had haunted the
American people on account of that very paper
money; that for years following the close of
the war every political convention, every meet
ing OF merchants, every respectable Board of
Trade or Chamber Of Commerce, declared and
resolved, again and again, that the country
must rid itself OF the curse of irredeemable and
fuctuating paper currency. That every con
sideration of national honor, or good policy,
and business interest, demanded a speedy re-
turn to the specie basis As late as 1876, both
the great political parties of the country
affirmed most solemnly their devotion to this
great object. Even most of the very men who
advocated imitation as a means Of temporary
relief loudly protested that the restoration of
specie payments was their ultimate AIM And
why all this {? Whence this almost universal
demand for stable currency Simply because
every candid man admitted to himself that this
country would have no rest; that there could
be no confidence in our economical movements;
that there could be no firm and safe founda-
system should be based again upon the rock OF
precious metals; that
OUR FOREIGN COMMERCE
would not bear its full fruit until our financial
system should be in harmony again with the
money Of the world.
That was the instructive feeling of the Amer
ican people for years after the War. You all
know that gold, although its stability in value
or purchasing power is not absolute, is at any
rate the substance of greatest stability existing
and available for the purpose of money. Well,
then, II such was the universal feeling of tine
people, why were not more vigorous and con-
sistent measures taken for the speedy resump-