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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02

For several years and noticeably
since The hard times set in, there has
been IN all parts Of New England q
surplus OF farms. The supply has ex
ceeded the demand But the Man
chester On. H. Mirror makes the
statement that more farms in the
Granite State have changed hands
during the past nine months than
during any othe: period of the same
length for the past two hundred years,
and this lively movement in farm
property is still going on. A real es-
tate agent at Manchester, who does
large business in farm property, and
has always hitherto advertised "Farms
for SALE now heads his notices
EARNS wanted" and, strange as it
may appear, the former condition of
the market seems to be completely re-
versed. This is condition or tend.
ency that may reasonably give us con.
siderable satisfaction. The soil is
genuine property, and man with a
valid claim to q reasonable amount Of
it need not feel that he has nothing to
fall back upon. The ,inkering with
finance and the uncertainty of various
forms of Investment have undoubtedly
turned the attention of many to agri.
culture who, in times Of rafting pros
perity, would not have thought OF leav.
ing the town. If the farms can be re-
peopled with an enterprising and earn
est class of fresh pioneers, it will be
the best thing for our section that can
happen to it.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02

The New Hampshire Republicans
are again in Washington begging for
money to save them from defeat, and
Congressman Blair states that the
coming election bids fair to result rs
disastrously to the Republicans as the
recent election in Maine unless money
is supplied. The Republicans are
alarmed at the constant assertions
from their ranks, and believe that the
Greenback ticket will draw much more
largely from the Republican than the
Democrats.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02

a letter has been received at Wash
ingtou from William +. Chandler ore.
dieting the result in Maine will be re-
peated in New Hampshire; that there
will be no election of governor, and
that the Legislature will be lost to the
republicans.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02

In the face ofthe absolute certainty
that the democracy are to have con-
trol of all the departments ct the gov.
eminent as soon as the transfer can
be lawfully effected, the four per cent
LIQUIDS are going off like hot cakes.
This is the answer Of the people to
the radical charge that democrats will
repudiate the public debt and ruin the
country.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02

That Nov Hampshire will 90 dem
oerallc is hardly doubted by political
ealoulatols on either side, Most sig
nideaLlly the democrats ate enllghten'
ing the gIeenbaekers ~ 10 the true
causes Of business distress, They ex'
hibit The robberies Of protection and
the need Of revenue reform, That
takes Tho nonsense out Of the currency
issue aud clears tho mind u hnmbug,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02

Tue DTFEREscR,-Two years ago,
says the Washington Post Eugene
Hale of the Fifth District, Maine, bad
Mr. 4, II, Murch discharged from tho
iiockland stone quarry for voting the
democratic ticket, This year Mr.
NIurch has had Eugene Hale dis
charged from Congress for running on
tho republican ticket, II anything,
Mr. Murch seems 10 be q leotle ahead,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02

Bradley Barlow, greenback candi-
date in the Third District, now in
Washington, is very confident of his
election in November. He says tina,
on party issues outside of currency he
shall vote with the republicans. Their
lore we say to the democrats of that
district let him alone, Be consistent
and vote for Waterman, our own can
didale,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02

The tenth annual meeting of the
State Sundy-school Association of
Vermont will be held in St. Jobnsbury
Tuesday and "Wednesday. October
9th and 10th.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02
DTED.

IL West Windsor, sept, a. Horace spauld'
ing, aged ~ yeAls
IL WGOdatOeA Hept, "a, suddenly Of soften,
lIg Of tAe brain, billy, wife Of AlOnzo ID,
Washbup, aged 81 years,
aha was an saectionsIs wife, loving moth
OF, and one oi tho best Of neighbors. ilsf
death il deeply lAmented by all who know hsr,
IN Woodstock. Sept, 20, bella Maria,
daughter Of AlF aud Mira, Dana Atwood aged
four aud ORerhali months,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02

The republicans in Speaker Ran
dall's district, in Pennsylvania, have
endorsed the greenback candidate,
who is opposed to him. Randall IS
ior hard money. This republican
party is peculiar party. 1t is tor
hard money here in New England
and for soft money elsewhere.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02
The new Arkansas senate will col

The new Arkansas senate will con.
sst of twenty-nine democrats, one
greepbacler and one republican, the
last being a colored man, who holds
over. In the House there will be
cighly.one democrats, five greenback-
ers and seven republicans. Pretty
solid thing
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02

Henry H. Haight, democratic gov
ernor of California from 1866 to 1870,
died recently at San Francisco Of
heart disease.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02

The boy who doesn't skulk up stairs
now and then and pack up his clothes
TO run away to sea, will make an
awful good man when he grows up.
Detroit Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02

The new Alabama legislature con.
sists of 121 Democrats, FIVE Independ-
cnts, four Republicans and three
Greenbackers.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02

Georgia Is solid tor Thurman, no.
e,gdlng to the estimate OF Congress
man Hartridge Of that state,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02

dr. A DAY to Agents canvassing tor the
D. Preside Visitor. Terms and Outfit
Free. Address P. O.vICKERY Augusta, Me.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02

DUON business you can engage in. 81 to
DEOl 500 per day made by any worker
of either sex, right in their own localities
Particulars and samples worth IS free
Improve your spare time at this business
Address SrINsoN & Co., Portland, Maine.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02
M1RRIED,

IN Woodstock, Sept, Goth, BY Rev, l., W,
tleks' MC iistn \, Munger AID Miss Alice
,iliehm0ni
AZ south Woodstock, Sept, II, ty Rev, I'll
Bsllou, u, D., Nj. Leslie J., Walker, u Wood
sloek, sgi Miss Minnie y, finRey, Of Ply
mouth,
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PIANO Beautiful So. Grand Pianoa

PIANO Beautiful So. Grand Pianoa,
-: price s1,1OO, only Sa75. Magniic-
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Elegant Upright Pianos, price $500, only
sIT5. Pianos, octave, Si25, IL $135,
New Styles. Organs $50. Organs, o stop.
s57.5O. Church ORGAN 10 stops, price $3.50
only SIl5. Ele giant 1915 Mir
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Organs, price $40, only $50. FRAUD E1-
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tnwary' and Newspapers about cost Of
Pianos and Organs SENT FREE
Please address
DANIEL F. BEATTY, Washington, j.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02
ENGLISH DAIRY SALT,

H,HE BEST AND PUREsT article Of thu
L kind In use.
For sale by CHAS. DANA.
May, 1878.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02
LD< Mas.
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1879

Tho legislature Of this state assem-
bios to-day "wednesday at Montpe-
li,r, Look out for lively time,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02

on Chrome Cards perfect beauties)
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-10-02

nYE WOODS, DYE STUFFS.
USelected with care, and warrented Of best
quality. Selling At
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1878-01-24
MARYLANDs NEW U. $. SENATOR


Ex-Gov. Groome has proved the success
full aspirant for the seat in the Z. 5. Senate.
The contest was fierce and for a long time
rl~-.L.f-l...s 1s.,,ry,,-;un cuinu,ueH' 10 r1af
their parts IN the campaign. The practic-
ed politicians of the day, the old political
stagers stuck each one faithfully, to the
cause he espoused, and advocated the claims
OF this or that candidate with fervor which
at times babe fair to seriously interrupt the
happiness of the democratic family in Mary
land. The old veterans managed and ma
nGuvred, marched and countermarched
essayed feiut here, or tried ruse there
with all the stragetic skill of trained mill
tary ehlettains of the camp, but the sequel
shows it all to have been useless labor so
far as involving the defeat of GroOme was
concerned. DIR. Dennis was pressed and
urged by the skillful Mr. Whyte, who was
to sound his bugle and summon invincible
IegIons to support his cause, but, alas the
bugle was after all only toy tin horn and
The legIons were invisible. Mr. Whytc was
routed IN the police commissioner contest
so he gathered his strength and determined
to win for Dennis. 1t happens that "the
Dest lald plans of mice and men aft gang
aglee In this case there was the willy
Mr. German, cool. calm and impossible but
always alert and vigilant, self poised and
self-conscious of his power, smiling upon
his foes or playing with his victims and he
II IS who, for a second time within the last
two or three weeks, has brought Mr.. WHITE
aud his pretentions to grief. Gorman's man
has won the fight and Germans man was
Groome Mr.. Whyte is still recognized
authority in the democratic party in this
State and for long time was the sole and
uhu'sputed arbiter of its destiny, but his
@me has come at last Mr. Gornan's in
huence In the democratic organization of
this State is paramount. His will is law
and his word is ever that of command. He
brooks no denial, he tolcrates no hositaney. |
He IS at once his party's Gelphc and his
party dcspot He exacts and receive. the
Serylle subserviency of his subjects and is
feared for his power to reward or punish.
Many who were somewhat refractory in the
late contest now' with aching hearts paw
the penalty of their rashness N the sor.
rowtul regrets they experience. Even "old
war horse" Whytc is PROSTATE at the feet of
the eonqueror, and this conqueror is one
who will not divide his realm nor share his
royalty. He holds by the absolute terms
OF the dictator and will relnquish NOTHING
OF his prerogative. He metcs and measures
out honors and emoluments to his fatterers
and eourtiers, and dispenses his patronage
according to his Judgment of men and his
opportunities for putting it where it will
Q the most good"-to Mr. German. As
political leader, Mr.. German is surely
without peer in this State. His tactics
IRE splendid, his self-reliance never deserts
him. his nerve is trusty and his assurance
IS something marvellous Tohim, and him
alone, is Groome indebted for his triumph.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1878-01-24
AFFAIRS IN ANNAPOLIS.

ANNAFoLIs, Jan. 16,--In Joint conven
ton the Maryland Legislature took an in
efectual ballot for United States Senator
lhe Senate non-concurred in house mes
sage to appoint Il select committee to visit
the penltentlary In the House the COM
mlttee on ways and means was instructed
to act JNlntly with the Senate's finance com
mlttee to propose legislation as to default
to the State by the Susquehanna and Tide.
water Canal Company.
Jan. lin the Maryland Legislature
another Intellectual ballot was had for United
States Senator In the Seuatc petition
was presented from the bar of Baltimore
for the extension of Judge Dobbin's term
of service. The House bill authorizing the
city of Cumberland to issue S65 900 of
bonds in aid of the Pennsylvania railroad
passed; also bill for paying the expenses
and per diem Of the late electoral college.
Jan. IS In the Maryland Senate a pc
tltion was presented for local option law
ip Kent county. \ Senate bill regulating
the price of prisoners board in Prince
Georges county Jail was passed. In the
House the committee on federal relations
made report in favor Of early resumption
of specie payments, and against making
coinage of less value than the gold standard
a legal-tender for sums exceeding five dol
lars. Both houses then went into joint con-
yentIon for United States Senator for six
years from March 4, 1879, resulting in the
election of ex-tiov. James b. Groome.-
Both houses adjourned to Tuesday
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1878-01-24
Victor Emanuel.

The London correspondent of the New
York Herald says in letter concerning
the relations between the Pope and the late
King OF Italy: The Pope eyinced deep
feeling when he received the news Dur
ing the day he had frequently sent to in
quire as 10 the Kings condition and offered
the services Of his own doctor to assist the
Kings physician He also conferred the
blessing inantcaIo morris.
1t is stated that King Victor Emanuel
confessed to Mgr T Mariuelli, Saeristan of
the Apostolic Palaces, who was sent to him
by the Pope. lie was also visited by Mgr
Cenni, the Popo's domestic prelatc The
Austrian Ambassador was present, with
Prince IIumbert the Princess Margherita
and the State dignitaries when the King
received the communication of the extreme
junction from his chaplain, Amino 1t is
said the Pope exclaimed that he would have
gone himself to administer the sacraments
but for his infrmity.
The King received the last saeraments of
the Catholic Church calmly. He then took
an affeetionate farewell of the princess and
princesses. after which some Of those who
had been familiar with him through life
were admitted He said few kind words
to each aud expired sitting in an arm chair,
dressed
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1878-01-24
New Local Option Idea.

The movement to restrict and control the
sale of strong drink in Maryland will begin
for the present session on Wednesday A
strong delegation of the State Temperance
Alliance, VIM. Daniel of Baltimore, pres
idcnt. will come down to Annapolis and
present memorial for general local OPP
ton law for the whole State. This law is
based on similar general laws of the States
of Texas, Kentucky and North Carolina,
where, on the petition of twenty-five citi-
zens of an election district the circuit judges
OF county commissioners may order an cleo
ton to decide whether strong drink shall
be sold in the district or not. This entire
ly relieves the legislature from any future
responsibility or trouble in the matter, and
provides the simple m chinery which the
people Of any locality may determine high
ment. Local option is an outgrowth of the
Southern idea Of local government. just as
prohibition and Maine laws are the out
growth of Northern political ideas and
strong centralized government. The North
ern idea, it is recognized does not find CON
genial soil here, where we look first to our
local self-government, then to our States
rights, and to a restricted general govern
mont exercising only dsieag4''asd powers. ~
is believed the proposed general law is a
very safe expodient to give to the peo-
pie of the different local subdivisions Of
Maryland the option desired, and besides
it does not interfere with changes in the IL
ceuse system, where the people may elect
to permit the sale of liquor by tayerns,
inns, &c.-B aH SIM
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1878-01-24
[CoMNUNIcArFD.l

lCoMNUNIcATFD.l
Mr. Edaor:-Where in the name OF all that is
great and good and holy, did your magnoquent
correspondent, "Bozct, = (does he spell it right
60 Let see, first he started from our common
capital whose stately edifces great Jehosaphat)
gazed at him. and he went into dark. dismal.
ably smical forest where no.hisr hut ..rhuckI-
ing chcrub troubled his woodland ear" And is
il possible that the 'dnsky footprints of human
pedestal had withered into remorseless imagna-
ton And did the 'croaking harbineer Of
watery life IN in dcathly terror sure enough i?
has he really discovered new species of Frog E?
And is it possible he almost heard the injuns hol-
lering, and saw the rattlesnakcs splitting their
poisonous venom (rather an Indictment season
should say while the ''remorseless nulliier clos
ed in his ghastrial grasp this lethargic cline and
the magnanimical luminary shadoredits brilliant
lustre And when he arrived at the place of
his destination, is he positive he fcastcd his weary
sleepy eyes on those two cherubns of sixteen sum
mers, (the7 were twins, were they not?) And
did the light brunette with her black hair around
her waist, and the dark blonde with the rlitering
figure have tender hand of the living land
scape to squeeze"
viii he inform me how he did it? cant be-
lieve it all Ask him fit is so, Mr.. Editor. and.
for Gods sake, tell him to go somewhere else and
write about it. HoRRlFlEp.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1878-01-24
LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
R,1rlronr. January q, 1873.

BALTIMORE, Junuat1 81 Aot''
Mr.. E5tor:-The weather has been 50 bracIng
IN the monumental cit Of late, and the atmos-
pher. being as clear as crystal, many have taken
the opportunity to visit the apex of the dome o.
our noble building, the City Hall Your cores
pondent vas one among the number so thought
| would give your popular paper briei descHp-
ton Of what saw from that high point, lot as
sure YOU, TO the stranger or tourist in our city
the City Hall and the view from its dome s worth
a visit To the southeast the blue waters Of the
Patapsco strike your gaze as il winds its way out
o the distant woodland shade until it sparkles
brighter in the MONDAY sunlight, then entering
the broader waters Of the Chesapeake il becomes
dotted with sails lacking to and fro, The smoke
of steamers arriving and departing with the dis
tant sound Of the steam whistles, adds, indeed, a
YER, animated picture TO the scene. Asyou turn
from the waters or the harbor, almost benea
YOU. stands the beautiful Sun building, the hrs'
iron structure ever erected in this city and from
which emanates paper whose identity has grown
TO the great thoroughfare on which it stands As
the eye turns to the northwest in the distant pur-
pie horizon, stands Druid Hill Park. 1t is even
beautiful in its winter seclusion and through its
woodland the merry laugh Of the visitors, and the
jingle Of skates is heard 1t is much frequented
in winter for the advantages enjoyed on the lake
by the skaters of both sexes To the northeast,
with its sombre architecture, stands the city Jail
and to the eastward the Penitcntary. As we
turn to the west the dome Of the Cathedral fixes
the attention. 1t is certainly massive building
with beautiful surroundings; placed in its steepIc
is an Illuminated clock which is much apprccat-
ed by the people Of Baltimore. The Catholic Sec
here, you are aware, is the most ancient in the
United States. The Masonic Hall built Of white
marble, situated Charles street next attracts
the attention, being situated on a very fue emf
hence. 1t would take very voumuous letter
10 describe the beautiful spires of the numerous
churches and public buildings but passing re-
mark must be made ON the silyery toned chimes
of Christ Church. situated in the northern section
of the city. When the tding twilight steal. over
the city on many evening is heard the sweet
pealing Of these bells They were removed from
old Christ Church, situated on Gay and Fayette
streets, which is now free mission church Of the
Episcopal denomination. and is much ftcqucntcd
by strangers in the city.
must now close for fear of too much intrusion
on your valued columns, and bid you for the pre-
sent farewell. P.H.B....
Glad to hear from YOU old friend, and hope to
meet you at headquarters Pat Rose House be-
fore long. Be prepared B
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1878-01-24

Better take few lessons of Mrs Caudle,
or, better still, unite with US in telling the
pretty maidens of Annapolis what horrid
creatures your democratic husbands are.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1878-01-24

FoR PRINTING OF LYERY DESCRIPTION
81 lcits r,srp'ei 4 ''lii o4ye
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1878-01-24

Pinchbaek received SIG, 966 80 as pay for
contesting his seat in the Senate. OF this
amount So. 06S.5O was his salary as Sena-
tor from March 5, 1873, when he first pre-
sented his credentials, to March s, 1876,
when bis credentials were rejected He re-
ceived mileage for 3 l64 miles for three
sessions, being 1862 per session. Eustis
receives pay from-S, 1876. the date to which
Pinehbask was paid
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1878-01-24
MAR RIED

At the residence of the brides father, on Tues
day, January 18th, 1878 by the Rev. Dr. Long,
WILLIAM II. kErCHLEY. Of this village eldest son
Of Rev. W. @. ketchley, Vicar Of Kirby -Moorside,
Yorkshire, England, and EMILY Y. CUSTER, daugh-
ter of solomon Custer, Esq, of Douglassville,
Berks county, Pennsylvania,
We acknowledge the receipt Of share of the
bridal cake and tender our congratulations to the
happy couple, wishing them pleasant voyage
over the matrimonial sea.-IND.
AT Trinity NJ. f. Church South, Baltimore, on
18th January, by Rev. Dabney Ball. DID, J. S.
TURNER and Miss NELLIE SAsscsa, both of this
county.
Divine Service.
Service may be expected in Port Tobacco Par
ish as follows, commencing at II clock a. m:
JANUARY.
2Ith-3d Sunday after Epiphany-Pinev.
w ANTED.
A COOK, 4 MIDDLE AGED WOMAN
n PREFERRED.
January "a, lS7s-3t f. STONE.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1878-01-24

Among all nations a greater or less degree Of
attention is given to the condition Of the body
but in these DAYS not near 50 much regard is paid
to health as there should be Prolonged applica-
ton to business, unceasin9 pursuit OF pleasure,
and general artificial method Of living have
made a nation Of drspepties. Keler's pese-
table Life Drops are an invaluable remedy Tor all
sufferers vita dyspersl, IT, use being ilnmedi-
;,iclr lrriririJI
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RAFFLEl RAFFLEli
A REAL Damascus steel. Brcech-
N Loading, Double Barrel Gun, by
Target Shooting,
AT NEWPORT,
On Saturday, February I'd, 1878.

The stipulatons are as follows The shooting
to be at pine target; the distance to be seventy y
five yards the guns not to exceed No. 10 calibrc;
shot not to exceed No. in size; the counting
shots to be stuck in, driven through the target;
no auxiliary rests; the shooter to stand erect.
The Gun is valued at Sl50. Chances FIVE
will address j. RICHARD Cox, at Newport, who is
authorized to receive the entrance money.
A challenge is herein extended TO the marks
men of Charles, Prince Georges and ST. Marys
counties. Jan l1-2t
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Remember that the ratios for Adver-
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are lower than any paper in Southern
Maryland. Our rates are published In
each issue and printed business Cards
can be h. 4 on application.