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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-22

The Potter Committee appear TO have
exhausted their sources of information
on the Electoral Fraud subject and are
about TO shut up shop and report pro-
gress. Stanley Matthews, at their latest
meeting, on motion oil Butler, was re-
ported upon as being in contempt ofthe
authonty of the House oil Representa-
lives for refusing to testify before the
Committee.
At last reports the yellow fever is
making fTIghiful ravsges in number OF
Southern cities. Grenada, Miss, has
been reduced by death and the flight OF
her citizens from population of 200
whites TO 900, with only from thirty TO
40 well ones. At New Orleans and
Memphis there have been large num-
Der of deaths and great suffering.
Gov. Wade Hampton has been unan-
imously nominated for reelection by
the Democrats Of South Carolina. tits
believed that he will be endorsed BY
the colored Republican convention when
il assemblies. The colored men through
out the State are very enthusiastic in
his behalf.
The last Annapolis ReeOrdputs at the
head of lis columns The names of Sam
uel J. Tilden for President; Thomas A.
Hendricks. for Vice-President; for Gov
ernor, VIM. T. Hamilton, and for Con-
gress Benz. G. Harris.
That the peace Of Europe is very far
from being secured by the Treaty oil
Berlin is daily becomingmore apparent.
The resistance OF the Bosnians to the
occupation OF their country by The Aus
TRANS Is evidently much more serious
matter than il seemed 10 be at first, and
IL il is true, as reported, that the insur-
gents have one hundred thousand men
under arms. they may compel the in
vaders TO do much hard fighting before
the occupation is complete.
The st. Louis Times recalls The story
of the Irishman, who in eating raw eggs,
heard the chirp of a chicken as an egg
slipped down, and remarked "Bejabers,
we spoke too late" The Times makes
an application after this fashion: "Mr.
Manton Marble is in the condition of
that unfortunate chicken. He has
spoken too late about the Tilden BUSH
ness
Kearney. the California labor agrta-
tor, has been invited to visit Baltimore,
and il is proposed TO hold mass meeting
at Monument Square on the 18th OF Sep
TENDER.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-22
fCoMMuHIcATEp.
HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 10, 1878.


.Hesrs. Editors August 1st found
us on the pic-n grounds near st. Johns
Run, for the purpose Of attending pic
mic OF the children OF Joy Chapel Sum
day School. At 8 O'Clock people were
coming in from various directions, and
by 10 o'clock there was quite a gather
ing OF ladies' and gentlemen on the
grounds. The first item on the pro-
gramme was an address by Col. Crane,
OF Leonardiown; but, as after delay oil
half an hour the Col. had not arrived, it
was thought best to 60 on with the ex-
ercises. The children were, accord
ingly, marched IN upon the grounds un-
der banner made for the occasion, and
bearing many appropriate emblems,
singing, as they advanced, "All Hail
the Power of Jesus name" They there
arranged themselves about the stand
erected for the speaker, and after sing
ing some beautiful pieces, each child
came forward and presented the super
intendent with small bouquet, at the
same time repeating some verse in
Scripture on flowers. Prayer was Of
fered by MIR. Henry Jones, and after
the singing OF some appropriate hymns,
the children were dismissed, TO play I'M
I'll dinner. Col. Crane here arrived in
time to partake of an excellent dinner,
after which he was pressed to deliver
his intended address, which he did with
credit to himself and pleasure TO his
audience. We regretted that the Edi-
tor of the BEACON, who we learn had
been invited, did not attend TO enjoy
with US the pleasures of the day, as well
as TO escape the heat which was report
ed as being intense elsewhere, but was
by no means oppressive under the fine
shade on the elevated ground selected
for the picnic. The amusements of
the children were various,--ihe larger
ones played croquet, the small ones
used the swings, sc. The whole affair
was under the management OF The Su-
perintendent of the Sunday School,
James Jones, Esq, and his estimable
wife, TO whom much praise is due for
the interest taken in the occasion and
for the success which attended it.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-22

Saturday next has been fixed upon BY the Ex-
eersite Committee ofihe Republican party IS the
day for the meeting Of their primaries. II Is also
the day for the meeting ofthe Democratic Prima-
ries. The places Of meeting are also the same,
and thus the singsias spectacle win be presented
on Saturday Of democratic and republican pri-
naries meesing for similar ParPOse at the sans
voting precincts on the sane day throughout the
ensire county. Whether tie fixing By the Re
publican Committee Of the same day for meeting
ofsleir primaries thss tbs Democratic COmmit-
tee had previously selected for theirs. was acc;s
dental or otherwise, we know rot, bat we are
sure no mischief Was meant, and moreover, that
only good viii result from the mistake, II mis-
take there vas At any rate, we think that dems
ocrats should take advantages % tAe cOincideacS
To call upon their cid adveTsaTies to throw up
the sponge on Saturday, hand in their checks like
men and '.jine'' the democratic cavalry. Whist
gathering these people in, however, democrats
u the primaries on Saturday next should not
lose sight Of the important fact that they sxs
pected to put none but true Harris men on guard
in the coming Cosnty Convention.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-22
Sanitary Precautions.

Tie dampness Of the atmosphere. the PREVAIL
ing moisture and mould Ia and about our houses
the rAnkness Of vegetation in cur yards and
gardens, with the certainty Of Its decay
within 3 few weeks, should induce reflection
aud lead to the adoption Of such sanitary
precautions as the nature ofthe case may .sAlt
FOR. while upon this subject, we suggest TO
our Town Fathers the adoption of an ordinance
looking to the removal Of all garbage other de-
caying matter from our streets and even from
the premises Of private citizens when, in their
Judgment, the nuisance may be likely to generals
disease. We bespeak the cooperation Of heads
Of families to keep the good health Of our Town
intact and to this end call Hpon all 10 put TIA
gardens, yards and houses in order by removing
filth from their premises, by copiOus uses Of lime,
soap and water, and by cutting down and re-
moving at once the exuberant weeds and gras-
ses which at present choke up their yards and
gardens. Typhoid sever is an ugly customer and
the sanitary precautions suggested may save
great deal Of after trouble.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-22
Dohb!ns' Electric Soap.

Having obtained the agency Of this celebrated
soap for Hollywood and vicinity append tho
opinion Of some our best people rs 10 its merits:
have used 'Dobbins' Electric Soap" made
by !. l.. Cragin h Co., Philadelphia, Pa, and
pronounce il the best soap have ever used. The
rapidity and case with which IL enables one TO do
ones washing 10 really surprising. Boiling the
clothes is entirely unnecessary aud no rubbipgis
needed / would not DC without II.
Mrs. u. GooDwISG.
have no hesitation in saying that no housc-
keeper shoaId be without Dobbins Electric Soap.
can heartily recommend II. II is n charm in
the waslI-tub. Mrs. J. r. 1HONFsOS.
As a time, labor and money-saying article,
take pleasure in recommending Dobbins' Soap 10
my neighbors. II promises wonders, but does
all II promises. A. 4. Wo0D.
] desire all my friends and customers 10 give
this soap one trial, so they may know just how
good the best soap in the y. $. is. s. G. TBOaP-
son, Sole Agent, Hollywood, Md. JG-lGt.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-22
ICoMMUNrcATED.
AUGUsT Goth.

Svhb'
Mr.. Editor because | have init
mated that the Editor of the Times has
been some what controlled by his graft
tude 10 DR.. Henkle for the assistance
he had given him, he charges that in-
slnuated that he was bought up by the
Doctor. In the first place, il the assis-
tance had been Of a corrupt character,
the Editor would not have been so frank
as he has been in avowing il. No
doubt The inference which he wished
the people 20 draw was, that the prompt
and willing service of the DR.. in his
case would show how willing he would
also De TO serve others ofhis constituents.
In the second place, If the assistance
had been corrupt, the Editor would not
have been grateful. for bought man is
never grateful. However, II mast be
admitted from bis editorial, that the
kind attention of the DR.. to the Editor
is one element at least, (it is difficult
10 discover the others,) upon which his
advocacy of the DR.. is based. He diff
fered with him, as he confessed, on all
the important questions upon which he
voted, but he could not desert him not
withstanding, for look you he voted in
the negative on the Burchard resolution
in regard to the electoral fraud. On that
great question, he and says the Edi-
Tor. are in perfect accord. and represent
thereon the people Of Charles county.
! brought forth the record which shows
clearly that the Editor and the DIR. can
not be in accord on that question, for
the record shows that :he DR.. voted ex-
actly the reverse of what the Editor
said he did, which is admitted in his
last editorial. Now the question arises
upon this new state of facts, whether if
the Editor of the Times represents, as he
says he does, the people OF Charles on
this important issue, does not the Doc
tor, who differs entirely with him, mas
represent said people In this conflict,
/ think the people of Charles might be
and ought TO have something TO say. II
Is admitted all round. that The Dr., in
stead os voting against the great electo-
raj fraud, The rape OF the ballot box, as
the Editor first stated, voted directly
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-22
That Presidential Visit.

AS the BEAcos is every body's organ aud ito
proprietors strict members Of the Old Fence Line
Party and therefore inclined to give every opin-
ion free currency, we feel called upon this week
TO allow Gen. Bailey's adversaries in our Town
TO have a say about his recent reported presden-
tial interview. These assert then, and say they
are able 10 prove, that General Bailey never saw
the President, that the person he did see was
none other than the butler Of the White House,
or II that was not the case, that il was a fraud
be shook hands with and talked to, the President
nj the time of his visit being absentin New York
Mind, we express no opinion Of our own on this
subject, the BEACON, as every bodys organ be-
ing necessarily Gen. Baiiey's too.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-22

Un1er the circumstances, the audience which
assembled At the Socicty's Hal on Thursday hast
70 hear the lecture Of Hon. George Cotton was
nuch larger than might have been expected, the
night being rainy and lowering and the travel
from the darkness dfficelt II not dangerous.
We suppose, there we're hundred and fifty per-
sons present, mossiy gentlemen. OF this auus-
Der, The great majority was froa the village and
suburbs and among them We recognized nearly
all the old ''fanlIiarS'i Ct the nsighborhood who
had known Mr.. Cotton in his youth. prompt to
time, the lecturer assembled the platform, accom-
pSnied by Hou. B. G. Harris, Senator Cents,
Col. Crane and Jos. II. Key, Esqr. Mr. Harris,
then. after brief bat happy PREDATORY remarks, in
which feeling and tasteful reference was made
to the early career Of Nr. Cotton here and the
prominence be had attained elsewhere, intro
duced him, and he was receivea with loud and
prolonged applause. As we hate noticed Ia the
papers that the same lecture Is 70 be repeated BY
Nr. Cotton in a neighboring county, we have
thought IL better to abstain from sketehingjt
and therefore content ourselves with the bare
mention, that the headings Of the three divisions
into which be has cast il indicate the dri1 Of
thought pursued by him. His manner Of hand
ling the different themes Of bis discourse was
scholarly, grave or gay as the subject suggested,
and both his literary and historical Illustrations
impressed us as apt and to the point. His deliy-
cry was excellent throughout and there werep pas
ages Of his address on the problem If Human
Happiness that reached the elevation Of true elo-
quenee. At any rate, Mr.. Cotton kept the atten-
ton Of a highly cultivated audience fxed and
interested for an hour, and at the conclusion Of
his remarks the applause was general, and he
was taken by the hand and warmly oongratula-
ted on his success by nearly every person in the
Hall who. knew him.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-22

be tie uzesident or the U. $. aud no
slsstrrhasske 10 The peace Of the country
would I've followed. When II became
evident tkat the Electoral Commission
were bert upon disregarding and tramp
ling nnsser foof The plain provisions aud
intent of The Ian giving them existence,
cordialIr unifed with ny colleagues
from Alaf4land In what was known as the
fiIibustersnv movement, which bad f0I
It's cbiecl he defeat olthe consnmmation
of the gigantic silIainy they evidently
contempl ted, and but for certain de-
feet in IL Democratic ranks. not ne
cessary 81 me 10 give now in detail,
we would4have been successful. So
HAYES as declared President and
Wheeler Nice-President Of these Uni
ted State
So nuek briefly as to the position
took and he views held on the cleo
toral rouat and Presidential election.
The substance of the resolutions pre-
scented b Mr. Burchard and Mr. Hart
ridge is thesame. The language howev-
err il quite INHERENT. Mr.. Burchard saws in
bis thai ssany attempt by either House
&c. would be revolutionary" This
could not admit and did not believe
You win see in the record that Mr..
Townsend Attempted to offer an amend
ment striking out that word but he was
ruled out Ut order. And furthermore
MIR. Burchssd is a rampant Republican.
He knew a. sentiment Of both sides
OF the Hoo on this question and knew
also thai 4 Judiciary committee had
prepsse n-tUUFe upon the
subject in order to calm the disturbed
condition OF the country, growing but of
an apprehension that he Potter investi-
CATION had for its purpose the re-agita-
ton Of the question of the Presidential
title, and be thought TO take the wind
out Of the sales Of the Committee and
secure for himself all the credit for the
passage of resolution reassuring the
country on this point.
Hence voted against Mr.. Burchard's
resolutions because the language was
incorporate and his motives selfish
and voted for those reported by Mr..
Hartridge from the Judiciary Commit
tee because endorsed their sentiment
and believed il for the best interest OF
the country. ! believe these reasons a
sufficient vindication of my course and
trust they may meet your approval and
that OF my Democratic friends.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-22

ET-Tbe September Number Of 'Pe;erson's
Magazine is on cur table, ahead Of all others,
rs usual. In addition TO beautiful steel engrav-
ing Crossing The Brook" and superb, dou-
ble-size, colored steel fashion plate, there are
four colored patterns, two for applique and two
for tides in darned net. Though this is a mag
azine OF fashion aud art primarily, il is also one
OF literature; and no ladys book at all approaches
it in its powerful stories and novelets. Then
there is supplement, with fnll-size Diagram,
containing pattern for cbild's dress, which is
alone worth the price ofthe number. The terms
Of this the cheapest and best ofthe lady's books
are but two dollars a year, with Nth UeTy great
reducfieHs to clubs. Certainly every family ought
TO take Peterson" Specimens sent gratis to
these wishing 10 get up clubs. Address Chas.
j. Peterson, 3O6 Chestnut ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-22

This popular and cheap Magazine IS issued for
the month Of September, and all lis patrons viii
rejoice to End it 50 full Of interest and good read
ing. The leading illustrated article Is from the
pen Of the author Of 'sThe Gold-huuters,'' and
treats Of those remarkable people, the Terra-del-
Fuegians, and the Straits of Magellan. Then
there are stories, adventures on land and see,
poetry Of high order, and comic pictures which
will interest railroad men. There is constant iEn
prOvcment in BallOu's Magazine, and we do not
wonder that tits such afavori,e. Please remem-
Der that this charming magazine IS only Is cents
a copy, or ST. per year, postpaid. Published
by Themes & Talbot, u Hawley Street, Boston,
and for sale at al the periodical deTots in the
county.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-22
(From the Port Tobacco Times.)
Letter from Hon. ELI j. Henkle.
BALTIC. August 7th, 1878.
To the Editor ofthe Times.

BALTIC. August Tin, 1878.
To The Editor ofthe Times.
Yours of the 9Th was received this A..
NJ, and hasten TO reply.
A close examination Of the two sets
OF resolutions offered, their language
SC. together with the attending circum-
stances will | think show sufficient
reason for my course in voting against
the first and for the last.
First then, regarding The great issue,
the subject OF both resolutions. The
Constitution has conferred upon Con-
gress the sole power TO count the cleo
toral vote and declare who has been
elected President and Vice-President
and If they find that no one has been
elected by the votes of the electoral
College, then the House IS to elect a
president and the Senate a Vice-Presi-
dent, no appeal 10 any other or higher
tribunal is provided for, or even indi-
rectly indicated. The decision of the
two Houses, acting under the Constitu-
ton and laws made In pursuance there
Of, is, in my opinion and in the opinion
OF nine-tenths of all the best lawyers
who have given the subject careful
thought final, and for good and sufficient
reasons, as otherwise the country might
be involved in interminable strife, So
ciety convulsed 10 its foundations and
our business interests disturbed to their
incalculable injury. The overwhel-
ming preponderance of sentiment upon
this side of the question renders it inn
possible that any other view can ever
prevail IN the country.
No one can be more thoroughly con-
WINGED than / am, that the decisions OF
the Electoral Commission were an out
rage upon decency, law and justice and
deserve the condemnation of honest
men throughout the land. But it has
been consummated and cannot now be
reversed. / objected TO the electoral
bill or auy other method Of settlement
outside OF the plain provisions of the
constitution, until we were compelled
by the course of Tiiden's friends to ac-
cept il and the chances for justice that
il offered or absolutely throw up the
sponge.
The Constitution provided that IN a
certain event the House of Representa-
tives shall elect President and be-
lieve and still believe that the House
had the right to determine when that
emergency had arisen and might then
lawfully proceed TO elect President.
Had this course been pursued ] am
convinced that Mr.. 1ilden might row
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-22
Though Lest 70 Sight" etc.

IhoaEn Lest % slEhts exc.
The rightful paternity Of the familiar quota
ton, Though lost to Sight, TO Memory Dear, &"
was the subject Of discussion among certain lit
erary friends Of ours al recent social gathering
in the village, and among others who were ap-
pealed 20 for information was the writer who,
whilst admitting his inability TO locate its con-
nection, gave the opinion that the line was from
Moore. We think yet it is ike Moore, but we
now know he was not the author oft, an accom-
plished lady friend having furnished gentle
man of our village, (who has kindly permitted
us to use IL, } with evidence which settles the
question as to the true authorship beyond per-
adventure. The line, then, is the refrain Of a
pretty little song, written by Ruthven Jenkins,
OF the British Navy, was first published in the
Greensrieh Magazine in 1901 or 2, and as il is
short as well as sweet, we print il in full below.
Sweetheart, goodbye the fiuttering sail
Is spread 70 waft the far from thee,
And soon before the iavoring gale
My ship shall bound upon the sea.
Perchance all desoiate and forlorn
These eyes shall miss thee many year,
But unforgotten every charm
Though lost TO sight, TO memory dear.
Sweetheart goodbye one last embrace,
q cruel fate true souls 10 sever,
Yet in this hearts most sacred place
Thou, thou alone shall dwell forever.
And still shall recollection trace
In fincy's mirror ever near
Each smile, each tear, that form, that face,
Though lost to sight, to memory dear.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-22
Ezez-sssa to Pinsy Point.

The excursion Of the Thompson from Leonard
town to Pinsy Point tonight promises TO be as
wei, It not better, patronized than the last one.
A ie" hours ride down the Potomac on a swim,
commodious and safe steamer like the Thomp-
son, With salt water bath, if desired, and the
fresh pure air Of The river, in prospective are at
fractions At this season Of Summer which ough,.
and doubtless will, induce large attendance,
especially when the cost is a mere matter Of %
eeuis
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-22
Democratic Primary Meetings.

THE Democratic and Conservative Voters Of
J 81 Mary's County are requested 70 meet -
their different places Of voting in the several
cIcciion.dissrieis On
SATURDAY, the cath Of August, instant,
as 10 O'Clock a. m, 70 elect ten delegates 70
meet IN Convention IT The Court House, Leon
ardtSwn, AZ 2 O'Clock, p. m, on
TUESDAY, the 9Th Of August, instant,
90 send delegates 10 tire Congressional Conyen-
ticn N this district which meets In Baltimore on
WEDNESDAY, the 4fh Of September next,
70 nominate a candidate for Congress. The pFi-
mary meetings will open at 10 O'Clock, .. IN, and
close at 5, p. n.
Eg-To meet the wishes Of democrats IN said
districts, the primary meetings In the End district
will be held 81 Thomas St0re-in The eth dis
tFet at CentreylIe and in 9Th district at Nsehan-
icsyille.
JOHN r. DENT,
GEO. w. MORGAN,
II. I. CARROLL,
Dem. Central Com. for 81. hary's County.
Aug Is, 1873.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-22

We are authorized to announce, that there
viii be Dinner and Tournament at Eewtown,
in this district, on wednesday next, the oath in
slant, fair, If not the first fair day thereafter,
the proceeds Of which viii he applied to the ben
eft Of Newtown church. The Tournament will
come OF in the morning at O'Clock, and the
Dinner win be held under the auspices Of the la
dies Of the congregation. As this entertainment
viii come OF before another issue OF our paper.
we would emphasize the announcement that Il
viii take place Wednesday next, the 2sth instant,
If il is a suitable day.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-22

Republican Primaries.

IN pursuance OF a call made by the Republican
] State Central Committee the Republican vo-
tiers Of 81. Mary's county are requested TO as
seble in their respective districts a. their usual
places Of voting, on
SATURDAY, the Gath inst,
for the purpose of selecting FIVE Delegates TO rep
resent said districts in the County Convention, to
assemble at Leonardtown, ON
SATURDAY, the 3lst inst,
for the purpose Of selecting three delegates TO
represent ST. MGry's county, in the Congressional
Convention, TO be held at Annapolis Junction,
ON the
4th day, Of SEPTEMBER, 1878,
to nominate a candidate for Congress from the
fifth Congressional District.
A. A. LAWRENCE,
J. n. ROLLINS,
JNO. N. GRAVES.
Aug %, 1878.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-08-22
A New Principal Elected.

The Trustees Of Charlotte Hall School at .
meeting on Wednesday Of last week elected Ma
jor o. 4. Henderson, Of Va, principal Of the
Academy in place Of Prof. Herbert Thompson,
resigned. The new principal was educated at
the Virginia Military Institute AZ Lexington and
is said to be ripe scholar and al experienced
educator.