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The Island Of Cyprus.

Since the annexation Of this Island to
Great Britain renewed interest has been
awakened in it with desire to know more
of its history and advantages. 1t was
originally possessed by the Pehnicians,
but after many vicissitudcs it came into
the possession of the Yenetians, from whom
it was finally conquered BY the Turks in
1871. It is situated in that portion of
the Mediterranean called the Levant. Its
area is 5000 square miles, and its popula-
ticn is about 200, 900. A mountain chain
runs its whole length, which tower up TO
the height of Z 200 feet. The soil is ex-
ceedingly fertile yielding all kinds Of grain,
together with salt, fax, fruit, cotton, the
vine and the olive. Not drop of rain
falls for seven months in the year, and the
climate is very healthy. The revenue
amounts to 100000 piastres e116, $50.
The commerce of the island is small. The
imports in 1853 amounted TO G57, 939,
and the exports to e131, ITO. Nicosia is
the chief town and the capital and seat Of
the Turkish government The PhiladeI-
Ohia Ledger notes the recent acquisitions
of territory by Great Britain, of which
government it is said that her drum-beat
is heard around the world.
Great Britain has been greatly extendingher
dominion of late, and if il is true as reported
that she is about to annex New Guinea,
another valuable island of Australasia will
soon be opened up to emigrants. The Dutch
have occupied small parts of New Guinea for
long while, but they have never subjected
the natives to their rule, and comparatively
little is known of the interior of an island es-
timated TO have ar area Of from two hundred
thousand TO two hundred and seventy.five
Thousand square miles. This island, which
IS from four TO five times as large as the State
of Pennsylvania, is rich in the finest products
of the Eastern Archipelago, and recent dis
coveries of extraordinary deposits of gold are
said to have been the occasion of the annexa-
ton of New Guinea to Great Britain. Cy-
prus, one of the most recent additions 10 the
British Empire, has been already describ ed.
Another island, Soeotra, which lies off the
nuh OF Auenf mas also Deen occupied by the
British. 1t is on the direct route to India
from the Red Sea, and was occupied rs a
coaling station nearly fifty years ago, but was
afterwards abandoned. England's purchase
OF the Suez Canal shares has made il desira-
Bile that she should again get control of the
island, which is a small one and of little com
merciai Importance, and this time it has been
secured by agreement with the owner, the
Sultan of Keshin, and not by the old-iash-
toned method of forcible annexation, The
troll of the British drum" is getting to be
not only continuous but almost confusing as
It passes round the world.
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the preceding sections, are hereby notified f.
appear before the undersigned, at the place
named above, between the hours prescribed
on one OF the five days and be registered
hey may otherwise be excluded from votin.
at the November election, by the provision'
OF the Act Of Assembly and the Constitute,
OF the State Of Maryland.
WILLIAM l.. RUDfSEL.
Officer Of Registration lst District
JOHN r. HAINES.
Officer Of Registration "a District
JONAS FROCK.
Officer Of Registration Sd District
NOAH Sr0CKSDALE.
officer of Registration 4th District
j. w. STEELE,
officer of Registration 5th District
GEORGE SHOWER.
officer of Registration 9th District
GEORGE w. MATTHEW'S.
officer of Registration 9TH District
FRANCIS J.. HAM,
Othcer OF Registration sth District
ABRAHAM ALBAUGH.
officer of Registration 9th District
JOHN SKUNK.
Officer of Registration 10Th Disir;.,
JESSE LAMBERT.
Officer Of Registration 18th District
JOHN HARTSOCK.
Officer of Registration 18th District
aug l7-3t
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AHEAD OF ALL COMPETIToRs.-The
New York Herald publishes sworn state
ment that it issued during the month of
May 3,27S,30O copies, 10 June, 3,195,-
600, and in July, 3,24S, 100, being a daily
average of 1O5,6G4 copies. 1t is we'll
known that those three months are the
dullest Of the year, and that all daily
papers shrink in circulation during that
time. IL does not cause shrinkage,
however, in the enterprise and industry of
its numerous editors and correspondents.
" you want the news of the world you
must read the Herald.
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Give me a call Before Buvine


n Office is hereby given that the subscri-
~ Der has obtained from the Orphans
Court OF Carroll county Letters of Admins
tration on the personal estate Of
MARY MAGDALEN MESSENGER,
late ofCarroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated TO the subscriber
on or before the 18th day of March. 1873:
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit Of said estate Those indebted are
requested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 18th day OF
August, 1878.
JOHN MESSENGER.
aug I7-4tf Administrator
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NEW COAL YARD.

II ANlNG opened a new coal yard. I
- -. would respectfully inform the public
ma am now prepared to furnish ALL THE
DIFFERENT KINDS OF COAL pronptiv
and at most reasonable rates.
Being determined TO sell at less than usual
profits ] ask the public to
Give me call Before Buying.
BY strict attention and constant endeavor
to give satisfaction, | hope to receive and
merit share Of your patronage.
have also on hand and for sale Stone and
Oyster Shell Lime.
Rsy OFFICE in Perkins Photograph
Gallery, opposite the Catholic Church.
GEO. c. GRASS,
aug ~ lS-H Westminster. Nd.
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At Private Sale.

4 FARM Of Il2 ACRES, good buildings
"a and fences; large orchard in full bear
ing well Of water near the door; been heavily
lined, and is in high state OF cultivation:
convenient to churches, schools. postoffiee
aud mills on the Hanover turnpike II miles
south OF Hampstead. The Baltimore and
Hanover Railroad, when completed, will pass
through the farm. Ii is well waiered and
would make good dairy farm. For further
particulars apply to or address
JOHN NJ. BUSH,
aglI-2m Hampstead, Carroll Co. Md
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If Mr.. Hayes were an honest and hon
orabIc man he would yacate the Executive
mansion and surrender into the hands Of
the people the Office he holds through fraud
alone. He knows, and the country knows,
that he was never elected to it, and if he
were actuated by right views of duty and
patriotic impulses he would be above fill
ing an Office to which he was not chosen
by the voice of the people, and into which
he was foisted by fraud.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-08-17

The outer pages of this issue are full of
interest. A choice poem and clever
story are followed by "The Blessed Ce-
ella, translation from the German, and
several original and selected articles, among
which are our Paris Letter, from our reg
ular correspondent, "The British Parlia-
ment," "The Thames Tunnel" by Mr.
Wiles, description of Shenandoah Val
ley, by a former resident of this county;
also "a Summer Excursion" from Halifax
home. On the 4th page "Eaglish Farm
ing" will be read with interest, together
with some laughter-prOvoking wit and
humor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-08-17

SHAD HATcnING on LARGE ScALE.-Pro-
fessorJ. w. Miner, who has charge of the
shad Matching operations under the direction
OF the United States Fish Commissioner,
Professor Baird, is now engaged in the prep.
aration of the report Of the work for the sea
son just completed. Speaking of the worl,
on the Atlantic seaboard, and the distribution
OF young fish, the report says that at the Sal
mon Creek Station on the Albemarle Sound
they obtained l2,T30,OO0 eggs. and turned
out 3,000,0 600 young fish. AtHavre de Grace
Station II, 100000 eggs were obtained, and
100000 young fish were turned out. About
5000, 900 young shad have been distributed
IN the rivers emptying into the Atlantic and
Cult of Mexico during the season. The dis.
tribution of shad during the past season has
been carried on on much larger scale than
IN any previous year, and with great success.
Professor Baird now feels assured that the
restocking of the rivers of the Atlantic with
this valuable representative of the finny tribe
Is only the work Of few years
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-08-17

York COUNTY DEMocRAcY-0nT Tues.
day the York county, Pa. Democrats nom.
mated the following ticket State Sena.
tor, James H. Ross; Assembly, George E.
Sherwood, Philip s. Bowman, DIR. J.
Weist and Vim. Campbell; Parliamentary
S. B. Eeiges, Clerk of the Court, VIM
A. Thompson; Treasurer, Adam F. Geisey
Recorder, Jac"b Lanius; Commissioners,
Jacob II. Lamott, Michael Klinednst;
Auditors, Henry J. Deitch and Thomas
Brubaker; Director Of the Poor, John r
Henry; Coroner, DR.. John ALL.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-08-17

Mr. Thomas still "holds the for" of the
Custom House in Baltimore. The batter
ingram Of Mr.. Ditty was not very effec-
tive. Very unhappy are the outs in Ma
rylaud, and quite indifferent is the fraud
ulept occupant of the White House to all
their representations.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-08-17

Politically, Ben Butler is generally re-
garded as the vilest man in this country
yet Ben in a recent speech at Biddeford,
Maine, said the Republican party was too
corrupt for him. lie asserted that it had
deserted It's founders, was controlled by
capitalists, and opposed to the laboring
man. He claimed that Grants admins
tration in certain matters was a swindle
and that Hayes had violated every pledge
and betrayed the negroes of the South.
When party is too bad for Butler to af-
iiliate with, it must be corrupt indeed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-08-17

The effort against Senator Bayard, in-
spircd, it is believed, by Mr.. John O'Byrne,
came to naught. The late Democratic
State Convention endorsed the course of
their Senators and Representative. The
Wilmington letters to the Philadelphia
Times failed of their object most signally.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-08-17

Ex-Gov. Chamberlain, of South Carroll
ma, has been chosen orator for the Della
ware State Fair, which holds its annual
meeting next month. Who is responsible
for the selection of man 20 obnoxious to
a large majority of her citizens, we are not
advised. Let them express their disap-
probation by refusing to hear him. Such
a course would be a pointed rebuke to the
zealots who selected him, and n,erited
rebuff to the man himself.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-08-17

The Republicans of Adams CO., Pa. have
placed the following ticket in nomination
For Assembly, Robert G. MeCreary; Clerk
of the Courts, Andrew Stagle; Register
and Recorder, A. c. Diehl; County Treas
urer, J. Lawrence Sehick; Director of the
Poor, Henry Spangler; Auditor, Joseph
A. Eekenrode: Coroner, Dr. Z. f. Smith
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The truth comes out at last the Dem
ocratic party and the Presidency were sold
out to Hayes by Southern Democrats who
threw Tilden over, as that part of the
'cargO" less valuable to them than the
state governments of South Carolina, Lou
isiana and Florida We shall have word
to say Of the conduct of the South and
her paladins after awhile.
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10 1sIs EnrIrY

~ 1910
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County
Conrad FranEforter and John N. Boring.
Trustees, vs.. Manchester Savings Institution.
ORDERED this 9th day Of August. 1878.
" that the sales OF the leasehold and per-
sopal property made and reported by Conrad
Frankforter and John Nj. Boring. trustees.
under and by virtue Of deed OF trust from
the Manchester Savings Institution, be finally
ratified and confirmed. unless cause 10 the
contrary thereof be shown on or before the
9th day of September, 1878 Provided a
copy Of this order be inserted in some news.
paper published in Carroll county once a
week in each of three successive weeks before
the 3lst day of August, 1878.
Amount of sale of Leasehod Prop
Amount of sales Of Personally. COPS
S4T025
6,3669S
To,al - CO.. -,
WIN. N. HAYDEN,
Judge of the Ct. Court
True copy,-Test:
aug lo-8t FRAxK r. SHAW, Clerk.
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1t is stated on very good authority that
Agnes jerks has received her reward in
the appointment as 4 customs detective at
New Orleans. This appointment is from
the Treasury Department, of which John
Sherman is the head.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Rev. DIR. W. S. Edwards, Presiding Elder
will preach, ID. V. at Thomas Chapel. to
day, Saturday, at 10 Of lock, a. m. Quarter
y Conference after Sermon. Preaching b,
W. Z. Bird at Pleasant Grove, to morrow,
Sunday, 18th, at l0l a. m.
WooDs MEErIXG.-There will be held a
Woods Meeting in the Grove of Mr.. jeremiah
Robertson, near Wariieldsburg, commencing
August S0th, At o'clock, p NJ. to continue
several days. Ministers of all Christian De.
nominations are kindly invited to attend.
G. n. GIST, Pastor.
Rev. Mr.. Alleman, of Littlestowu, Pa. will
preach at the School House in Union Mills on
Sunday, September LIST, at o clock, p. m
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Commissioners Notice.

TINE County Commissioners Of Carroll
4 county, will meet at their Office, in West
minister, on the FIRST MONDAY of SEPTEMBER,
1878, FOR the transaction Of business.
by order.
LOUIS C. TRUMB0,
aug l0-At Clerk
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Notice to Creditors.
NO. lso8 EQUITY.

NO. 1908 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Henry E. Beltz and John F. Pleiier. Trns.
tees, vs.. Andrew Pfciffer and Josepha
Pieiffer, his wife.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the Cred
- itors Of Andrew Pfeifer who we're such
prior to the date Of tho respective deeds of
trust IN the above entitled cause, first deed
bearing date January 30th, 1878, and the
second bearing date April sth, 1878, to Gle
their claims, duly proven and authenticated,
with the Clerk Of the Circuit Court for Carroll
county, on or before the 9Th day of October,
4. ID. 1878.
J. J. BAUMGARTNER, Jr.
July 27-4t Auditor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-08-17

The election in North Carolina was held
on the LIST inst. No State ticket was nom
mated by the Republicans The Legisla-
ture is largely Democratic. Vance, MGR
rimon and Clingman are all mentioned in
connection with the U. S. Senate.
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NOTICE.

VIE notes given at the sale Of the person
a ri property of NiH.rod Gauduer. dec d.,
February 2lst, 1873, will be due on the DIST
instant, and have been placed in the Farmers
and Mechanics Bank, Westminster, for col.
lection. ". p. 4 Z. n. GARDNER
aug II 81 Executors.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-08-17

Advices from Washington report war
with Mexico as imminent. Gen. Ord will
follow his instructions to pursue marauders
into Mexico, and armed Mexicans will
fire upon the American troops if they
should cross the Rio Grande into Mexican
territory. A conflict, therefore, appears
to be imminent.
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NOTICE.
aug 104t

TIME National Greys Band respectfully
Il offer their services TO the public for Pic
Mics and Social Entertainments, at terms to
suit the times. For further information aud
terms apply TO J. +. MITrEN,
Band Agent
Prof I. ID. ELLIS, Teacher july 2O-n
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-08-17
The European Situation

That the peace of Europe Is very far from
beng secured by the Treaty of Berlin is dailv
becoming more apparent. The resistance of
the bosnians to the occupation of their conn.
Try Dy the Austrlans Is evidently much more
serious matter than 1t seemed 10 be a. 6rst.
ana il u Is true, as rep orted. that the insur-
gents have one hundred thousand men nnder
arms, they may compel the invaders N do
much hard lighting before the occunat;on i
complete. But this fresh war In one of the
european provinces of dismembered Turkey
y even less significant than the formidable
ADVANCE OF the Russian army under General
hauiiaah along the upper Oxus. This move
ment Is sufficient evidence that. hovvava, PIE
sia may be hampered in her DESIGNS mo,
Turkey in Asia by the terms of he ,raatv
and the British protectorate. she doas No,
mean to abandon her dreams Of conquest in
central Asia. The advance of Kaufman i
directed upon the petty khanates. on the
/ OXus river, known as Badakshan and YAK
nan, and nomlnally subject 10 the Ameer of
Aighanlstan, Shere Ali, whose territories
they adJoln. These provinces are imnortant
on account OF their geographical position. and
are worth eouquering because of their mineral
wealth. The progress of Russia into the in
terror OF ASA that was halted with the con-
quest OF hhiva IS thus resumed, and is her
Z - AcsPouset rs stated bV the MOSCOW
6dzette, ito the seizure of Cyprus and the
greater pat of Asiatic Turkey by the Eng.
ilsh. The Kaufman expedition is highly
significant, and England may accent II As n
challenge The Russians have very little
farther to go before establishing themselves on
ine northeastern frontier of British India, and
all movements in that direction will be most
Jealonsly watched. If they aim at Afrhanis.
tan, England can hardly keep quiet. At any
rate, a new phase of the Eastern question IS
looming INTO prominence, and the next thing
IN order will probably be an English demand
upon Russia for an explanation of her inten-
/ tions.
| Another revolt in spain has been reported
ed, but the insurgents appear to be few in
numbers, and the Government, having s'paci-
ned Cuba. will have more time, money and
troops with which to attend to home affairs.
/ Spain, once the centre of European civiliza.
/ ton, mas been behind the age for a long
while, and the shouts for republic, although
4 suppressed may eventually lead to reforms
IN the Government which are sadly needed.
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BETTER TpIEs.-The Ba1timorean take.

BETTER TpIEs.-The Bahin,oreaa takes
the following hopeful view of the subject
Even the most sanguine people have been
growing respondent at the long reign of hard
times, and are beginning to wonder ifthey would
ever grow better. The signs and tokens,
however, are all commencing to point to bet
ter times coming. Railroad business is bet
ter, and the abundant crops, it is said, will
find a ready sale in European markets, aud
will bring in large sums of money from abroad
Add to this the fact that our trade with for
eign countries is improving, and that we are
exporting far more than We are importing.
and we have good grounds for believing that
VIC shall soon throw off the crushing sway Of
'these hard times"
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MARRIED..

On August 9TH, by Rev. L. Kohr, at Mt.
Zion Church, Henry VENT and Miss Ellen
Jane Rennecker, both of this county.
August 1lth, at the residence of the bride
parents, by the Rev. w. Rupp, Mr.. Geo. A.
Bixler and Miss Mary ]. Cox, both of Man
chester
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The Philadelphia Times thinks, and we
entirely agree with it, that Mr.. Manton
Marble has done a great deal to convince
a light-seeking public that it was Mr..
Abram S. Hewitt who swindled Mr.. Sam
uel J. Tilden out of the Presidency.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-08-17

The Chicago Comm ercidl Bulletin. ofThurs-
day, publishes an estimate Of the spring
wheat crop of the Northwest Returns have
been received from 26l counties in Iowa, H.
inois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kan
acreage in the counties reported is 1874, 900,
against $685. last year, an increase OF
$3.50 per cent. The aggregate yield is esti
mated at l2l, $4,000 bushels against III, .
423, 900 bushels last year, decrease Of D.
75s,O00 bushels notwithstanding the greatly
increased acreage.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-08-17

The vote for the Democratic State tick
ct in Alabama at the election Monday
week was $4,000, there being no oppOsi-
ton. The Legislature elected is almost
entirely Democratic.
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Primary MeetIng. Al.sntI0n Dem0orats.

The Democratic voters Of Carroll county
are hereby requested to assemble in their re-
spective election districts, at the usual places
OF meeting, on Saturday, august eth, 1878,
for the purpose Of selecting Five Delegates
from each district, TO meet in County Con-
vention on Monday, 10th Of 4ugnst, at the
Court House in Westminster, at 10, a. M,
to select Five Delegates to represent this
county in the Congressional Convention which
meets at Cockeysyille, on the 18th Of Sep
TENDER, next.
A Resolution was adopted requiring the
polls to be kept open from 3, p. m. until 7
p. m
RICHARD MANNING,
Chairman County Central Committee.
w. II. VAspERFoRD, Sec'y.
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St. Johns College, Annapolis, Md.

las. N. GARNETT, Ii. d., President.
- Opening Of Session and Examination Of
Candidates for admission, Monday and Tues
day. September 10th aud 18th. A number
Of free scholarships for tuition vacant For
catalogue containing full particulars, address
Prof. ". II. HOPKINS.
aug l0-6f# Annapolis. Nd.
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singular cause of the mortality among
the fish in the lakes and streams of north New
FORK has been discovered. Heavy rains
have recently fallen and many potato bugs,
covered with paris green, which is used by
the farmers to exterminate them, have been
washed into the water aud swallowed by the
fish. Millions of dead fish are found floating
on the water. Manysof them have been open.
ed and found to contain partially digested
potato bugs
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More than a month ago George Francis
Train wrote that "lhirty days would bring
the crack ofdoom." Nothing is cracked,
however, except Trains Uranium.
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New windsor COLLEGE.

NOR both sexes, opens SEPTEMBER
II ISih. Separate buildings and classes.
Experienced instructors.
aug l02m New Windsor, Md.
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= JoURNALIsTIc-The Denton, Nd,
Journal has entered upon its 3lst year.
L is ably edited, well printed, and gives
evidence Of prosperity. We wish it con-
tinued success.
Walter II. Shupe, editor and publisher
of The Advocate, New York, has gone into
bankruptcy, liabilities 500 ,529js, assets
$3.50. 1t was publisheda at 80 cents year,
and had number of subscribers in this
county. 1t was devoted to the Grange,
Masonry, Odd Fellowship, and the Home.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-08-17

The nomination of General Joseph L.
Johnston for Congress in the Richmond
district of Virginia is pretty well assured.
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Ex-Seeretary of the Treasury Boutwell,
is trying to step into Buffers COMPRESSION
al shoes.