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The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14
Negro Disfranohisement.

1t was predicted by some one, several
years ago, that the Republican and Demo
cratic parties would change positions re-
gardiDg the negro vote, and that predic-
tion it now seems will be fulfilled, and
very shortly. Every intelligent man knows
that the Republican party clothed the ne
gro with the elective franchise to perpet-
uate their own supremacy, and now that
the colored voters either vote the Demo-
cratic ticket or abstain from voting at all,
that party, failing in their object, are con-
sidering means looking to their disfran-
chisement.
The enfranchisement of the colored peo-
pie added thirty to the strength OF the
South in the House of Representatives,
and as those extra thirty are Democrats,
the Republicans of the North are begin
ming to rebel. They claim that the North
pays the greater proportion of the taxes, and
should not be willing to let them be voted
away by the thirty votes based upon the
negro population, and by this means hope
to enlist in the movement men of the North
of all parties. This claim, however, will
not avail. 1t will not bear the test OF
comparison, for Virginia alone, with her
nine votes in the House of Representa-
tives, pays internal revenue taxes greater
than all the New England States combin-
ed, with their twenty-eight votes.
The Southern people opposed negro Suf-
frage, but it was forced upon them and
they suffered incalculable wrongs there
from. Now that that vote has come within
their influence, and operates to their ad-
vantage by giving them an increase OF
thirty in representation in Congress, they
do not propose to let that advantage slip
away from them. To use a homely ex-
preston, the Republican party in making
voters of the colored people, furnished a
stick to break their own heads, and must
take the consequences.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14
Examiners Notice.

HNHE undersigned, examiners appointed
Il by virtue of commission to them issued
by the County Commissioners of Carroll
county, to open public road in said county,
commencing at the end of public road at
William Houck's mills; running through the
lands of said William Houck up Murphy
run; through the lands of Jacob Shaffer of
John, in the north side of his meadow; thence
through the lands of William Houck; thence
through the lands of Charles Stiger near the
run; thence through the lands of Geo. Gross,
intersecting the county road leading from
Hampstead to Rock Brook; thence running
on the old road from George Gross dwelling
up Murphy's run, through the lands of Alex
ander Fowble; thence through the lands OF
James Caltrider; thence on the old road be-
tween the lands of Samuel Dehoff and Geo.
Warner and others, intersercting the Hanover
Turnpike at Greenmount Church.
All persons whom it may concern, are here,
by notified that we will meet on the ground
on Monday, the 18th of January, 1879, at 9
o'clock, A. NJ, to execute the trust reposed
in us by the aforesaid commission.
ELIAS HOUCK,
w. Fl. ARMAC0ST,
MICHAEL BUCHMAN,
dec 14-5t Examiners.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14
The Grant Movement,

1t is announced that Gen. Grant has
determined to visit Asia before his return
to the United States, and to remain abroad
until 1880, timing his return SO as to reach
San Francisco just previous to the meeting
OF the Hepnblican National Convention,
when it is expected that he will be the
subject of SO many popular demonstrations
of welcome as to leave that body no other
alternative but to nominate him far the
presidency by acclamation. The rationale
of the movement which is to work ont
this result Is not given. 1t is simply as
sumed that the absence of Gen. Grant up
to that time will so increase his popularity,
that, at his arrival it will turn the heads
of his countrymen, or the Republican por-
tion of them, at least, so as to cast all other
aspirants-Blaine, ConkliDg and the rest
into the shade. We are incredulous on
all these points, especially upon the dram
attic effect of the time of Grants proposed
return. And If the old hnnkers of the
Republican party should lose their heads
ia the way and manner anticipated, We
are very sure that the people of the eoun-
try at large will not. The advocates of
the Grant movement, in our opinion, are
destined to be egregiousIy disappointed,
either 10 the matter of his nomination, or
If nominated, ia che matter Of his election.
They win wake up from their dclasion,
after the election, only to realize how
blindIy they misealculated the result, and
khst ethe best laid schemes o mice and
men gang aft aglee.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

Our CURRENcY.-A uniform currency
ought to be provided by Congress; the
trade dollar Opght to be called in and a
dollars worth of silver pRt into the stand
ard dollar, and its value should be fTed
and permanent. The idea that 1t should
be changed with every auctuation in the
commercial value of the metal, is absurd
in the extreme; gold and silver currency is
the recognized STANDARD of value and me-
dium of exchange. Its value should be
fixed and Interchangeable. Without such
permanency it ceases to be medium of
exchange and there Is no standard of value
for the convenience of business men,
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14
MARRIED.

December 3d. 1878, by Rev. C. Fl. Little
ton, at Uniontown, Mr.. Theodore Fl: Fleagle
and Miss Martha E. Williams, all of this CO.
December 9th, 1878, by Rev. c. Fl. Little
ton. at VIM. Martins, near Uniontown, Mr..
John A. Anders and Miss Emma E. Martin,
all of this county.
At the Reformed parsonage, in Manches-
ter, by Rev. VIM. Rupp, on the Sth inst,
Mr.. Noah Peterman and Miss Julia Ann Blk
Ter, both of this county.
On the 9th of November, at the brides
residence, by Elder VIM. II. Franklin, Mr..
George Xii er and Miss Mary Nusbaum, both
of this cou nty.
On Sunday morning last, near Mayberry, by
Rev. DIR. Wesley Rodkey, Mr.. William D.
Phillips and Miss Alice V. Lampert, both of
his county.
On the 10th inst, by Rev. P. A. Long, Mr..
John T. Newcomer and Miss Annie E. Smith.
On November 81, 1878, at Eldersburg, by
Rev. C. W. Baldwin, B. F. Lowther and Ka-
tie A. Baker.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

The Charleston Ncles Dem. thus closes
an article on the charges of election frauds
and intimidation made agaipst South Car
olina :-ssSouth Caroline does not fear in
vestigation, whether by courts, by Con-
gress. or the Grand Jury of the American
people, It is not South Carolina who
Dulli6es the law, It IS the Federal officers
who violate and peryert it, And patiI
the State knows that hor people are justly
dealt with, the State must and win de-
mand an eye for an eye and tooth for
tooth to the very end of the chapter"
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

10 anticipation of the great political
debate, which will probably be an extend
ed one, both parties seemed to be anxious to
get through the most important business
before it should be entirely engrossed in
heated controversy. Two of the general
appropriation bills were passed on Tuesday
of last week, the second day Of the ses-
sion, and on Tuesday last the House passed
the consular and diplomatic and naval
appropriation bills. The former appro-
PIRATES 81, ,O38, ,435, being sl4O,2O0 below
the estimates. The latter was passed with
out any amendments, and appropriates
$14,O58, ,449, which is $4,000 less than
last years appropriation.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14
PUBLIC MEETING.

A meeting of the citizens of Westminster
and all others interested is requested at the
Court House, on Monday EUenang, t6th anst.
at II O'Clock, for the purpose of hearing the
report of the committee appointed aY the late
public meeting held with view ordeylslng
WAYS and means to resuscltate tne Taylor
Manufacturing Company.
Chairman.
W. H. RIPPARD,
dec 14-l
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

The "Solid South may be very solid as
far as Democratic Congressman are con-
cerned, but in regard to army officers it is
not so solid. According to the Washing
ton Post there are now in the pay of the
United States 2,470 commissioned officers.
OF these 2,273 were appointed from the
Northern States and 1877 from the South.
In general officers the North has all The
Adjutant Generals Office employs seven
teen, of whom sixteen are Northern men.
The medical department is more equally
divided; the North has 157 surgeons and
the South twenty-five. In the cavalry
there are 293 Northern officers to fifty
Southern; 10 the artillery 259 to twenty
three, and the infantry s3l to ffty-fve.
Of the 1877 officers classed as belonging to
Southern States, only five are above the
rank of captain, while 167 are below that
grade It therefore appears that the reg
ular army is a thoroughly sectional iusti-
tuition.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Gazette seems to think that the
cipher kilograms will not be investigated,
The Democrats, he says, are afraid that
nothing can be discovered that will incul-
pate the Republicans in frauds, and the
Republicans fear that an investigation of
them might operate against tEcir party.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

The Maryland State Grange commenced
its sixth annual session in Baltimore, on
Tuesday last. 1t is composed of III sub
ordinate oranges and 13 county or dis
trict oranges, with about 1000 members.
The grange favors the free inspection of
tobacco and the taxation of mortgages,
and it is said will introduce these subjects
into our State politics next fall.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

Reports from England represent that
the hereditary malady of the House of
Brunswick is threatening Queen Victoria.
Her bodily health is good, but her mental
condition is quite the reverse. Her ply
sicans have recommended travel, as di-
version, to the South of Europe.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14
Our Indian Affairs.

The Joint committee, to whom was refer
red the subject of transferring the Indian
Bureau from the civil to the military part OF
the government, are at work in Washington
and in order to get proper understand
ing of Indian affairs have had several gen.
tlemen versed in such matters before
them. Among them was Col. A. b.
Meacham, who was chairman Of the Mo-
doc Peace Commission. He gave as his
opinion that, of the 265, 900 Indians, not
over 100000 required the presence of the
military. Indians generally, he said, re-
garded the military as their enemies, and
that civilians only could induce them to
abandon their wild life and learn the habits
and ways of white men. Civilized In
dians, especially, did not desire to be gov
erned by the military.
Commissioner Hoyt of Indian Affairs
stated before the commission that he did
not believe the military was adapted to
the requirements Of Indian agencies; that
he was satisfied that the service could not be
improved, and showed the economy of the
Indian Bureau as compared with the
military service, difference in transpor-
tation, he said, of $4,000 for the Bureau
as against S4,OOO,OOO for the army. Mr..
Hayt, also, was personally aware of the
opposition of the Indians to the proposed
change, and should it be made, he pre-
dicted that outbreaks would follow.
Our Indian affairs have been source
of perpetual irritation from the foundation
of the government, and vast expense.
The best thing that could be done would
be to abolish the agencies entirely and let
the Indians and whites on the frontiers
take care ofthemselves, making all alike sub
ject to the laws, with no special privileges
to anY.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

1t is stated that Hull, Democrat, has
been awarded by the board of commission
ers, the disputed Congressional seat in
Florida, which gives that State to the
Democrats. This makes the number of
States held by the two parties in the next
Congress equal, with California to be de-
termined hereafter. In case the next
Presidential election should be thrown
into the House, this is important.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

In Dayton, Ohio, November 20, 1878, Isaac
Cassell of John, formerly of Wakefield Val
ley, this county, aged 80 years.
Departed this life on Wednesday, 4th of
December, 1878, after a brief illness, at his
residence, in Kent county, James j. Bowie,
beloved husband of Tressa FL. Gore.
In this city, on the 9th of December, 1873,
Helen Josephine, youngest child of the late
John ]. Baumgartner, aged years, 2months
and % days.
Suddenly, near Silver Run, on the 21st OF
November, 1878, Abraham Koontz, in the
18TH year of his age. Dear father thou art
gone before US, but we will keep your image
in our hearts, though low in the tomb you lie.
Thou art not dead but sleepeth.
In Camden, N. j., on the 9th inst, Frank
Leavenworth, son of Frank l.. and Lizzie G..
Vinton, and grand child of Denton Gehr,
Esq, of this city, aged % months and IL days.
Early, bright, transient. chaste as morning dew,
He sparkled, was exhaled and went to Heaven.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

Look out for our Chistmas number,
pext week. 1t will be filed with choice
original aud selected articles appropriate
to the holidays, and will be full of interest.
Advertisers wishing to avail themselves of
our columns for Christmas announcements,
should hand them in carly.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

Albertson, of the Mansion House, Bal
timore, as clever fellow as ever kept a
hotel, has large patronage. The reason
ofitis, he appreciates the country press and
advertises extensively. IF other business
men in Baltimore would follow his exam
pie, they would soon find their trade on
the increase.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

BUFFERS NEXT BRIcK.-It is report
ed, says the Washington Post, that Gen.
Butler is preparing great speech on
bulldozing, which he intends to deliver
during the present Congress. He pro-
poses to compare Southern and Northern
bulldozers, and show that the latter are
the worst of the class. He also intends to
give some bulldozing incidents connected
with his campaign in Massachusetts,.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14
Notice to Creditors.
NO. 1874 EoUITY

NO. 1884 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
George A. Flickinger and Charles Fair,
Trustees, VS.. Thomas Angel and Adelaide
B. Angel, his wife.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the credi-
IN tors of Thomas Angel who were such
prior to the 2sd of May, 1878, the date of the
deed of trust in the above cause, to file their
claims, duly proven and authenticated, with
the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Carroll
county, on or before the 18th day of Febru-
airy, A. d. 1879.
]. ]. RAUMGARTNER, in.
dec l4.4t Auditor.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14
ELECTION NOTICE.

Farmers and Mechanics National Bank I
of Westminster
Westminster, Nd, Dec. 9th, 1881
DHE Stockholders of this Bank are hereby
notified that an election for Five Dlrec-
tors to manage the affairs of the Bank ioT !ne
ensuing year will be held at the banklhkS 11lk
House, on the Second Tuesday, 6esng the 14ss :
day of January, 1879, between the hours Oh
II, M, and o'clock, p. M.
w. A. CUNNINGHAM,
doc 7.ht Cashier.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

Masked assassins on Sunday surrounded 9
house near Summersvillc, in Texas, and
threw torpedo into the dwelling. Upon the
family rushing out they were fred at. John
StuIl, the owner, and Rufus Smith were Slll-
ed and Mrs. Smith and baby were Woanaeu:
The assassins are not known:
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

Prince, Democrat, was elected Mayor Of
Boston on Tuesday, by Lib majority
They have also elected 9 of the IL Alder
men, all Of the School Committee, and 7
majority ip Common Council
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

Mrs. Van Colt, in pne of her New York
sermons: said there is no temptation that
cannot be overcome, and the New York
Tribune and the Times feel greatly en-
couraged to try to tell the truth now touch
ing The Democratic party.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

JoURNALIsTIc.-The Baltimore Amer
ican has donned a new suit of type and
presents very handsome appearance. 1t
is edited with marked ability and owing to
its mammoth size is able to give the news
in detail
The Baltimore Morning Herald has been
enlarged by the addition of column to
each page. We are gratifed at these evil
dences of the prosperity of our city con-
temporaries. They may be taken as hap
py auguries of the return of prosperity to
the whole country.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14
The Man of Many Names.

The following card appeared in the New
York Sun of November 29th. 1t would
have been published in this county sooner,
but the paper containing it was sent to
Baltimore papers with request that they
publish it, as they had given al! the par
t;culars from the New York and New j er-
sey papers. This request was refused un-
less it was paid for as an advertisement
Charles B. Smith has been discarded by
his father, who used all means to reform
him, and it is unjust to the firm OF j. j.
Smith & Son that they should be made to
suffer in their business by the conduct Of
one with whom they have no intercourse.
To THE EDITOR OF THE suN-Sir: We notice that
a letter has been published in your paper from New
Windsor, Nd, stating that Charles b. smith, whose
body was purported to have been forwarded TO wash
ington, Pa, for cremation, is son OF J. j. smith,
dealer in phosphates at New Windsor, Carroll coun
ty, Nd We think it due Mr.. Smith, in order to put
him IN proper light before the public for us 10 say
that he, together with his son, j. Walter smith,
known the firm of ]. ]. Smith Son. have resided
in New Windsor Md, for the past five years, have
done satisfactory business in our county, and are
honorable square-dealing men. This Charles b.
Smith is Off Smith, and has given his parents
father has settled claims for him to the amount of
hundreds of dollars Charles never had any interest
in the firm of Smith & Son.
L. p. SLINGLUFF, Judge Orphans Court.
FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk Circuit Court, Carroll Co.
VII VANDERFoRD, Pub. Democratic Adr0cdte.
WESTMINSTER, Nd, Nov. 26, 1878.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

1t has only been by Democratic thrift
and economy during the past two Con-
gresses, says the Baltimore Gazette, that
resumption has been made possible,
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14
Election of Directors.

Union National Bank Of Westminster,
December 5, 1873.
A N Election for Ten Directors for this
N Bank will be held on Tuesday, the In
dan of January, 1879, between the hours o.
IL o'clock, A. N. and ~ o'clock, nj. OF salu
day, at said Bank j. W. Herring,
dee 7-te Cashier
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

FRUIrLEss LIBEL SUITs.-The Bdhi-
more american, referring TO recent libel
suit against that journal, which resulted
as several others had previously, adversely
to the libellant, says:
"The prevalence of champerty among law
yers is one great source of libel suits. A
newspaper publishes the facts in regard to the
doings of some scamp, and some scurry ta'c-
ger will agree to take the case on speculation.
There is nothing to lose, and there is chance
of gaining something"
Such men arc disgrace to the legal
profession. They are utterly unscrupu,
lous, unprincipled and heartless, and lead
the unwary into hopeless and yexatious
litigation, without the slightest compunc-
ton, if they may but make a fee. Such
conduct is scarcely one remove from rob-
berry.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

During November 5S52 immigrants arrived
at the port of New York, an increase os l07
on the number during the corresponding
month of 1877. During the eleven months
arrived at New York, against &c, III during
the corresponding period Of last year:
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14
NO 1921 EQUITY.

NO. 1921 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Joseph NJ. Parke, Richard B. Norment, and
Charles T. Reifsnider, Trustees, VS..
Edwin K. Gernaud and Wife.
ORDERED this 18th day of December,
OA.D. 1878, that the sales ofthe personal
property and estate made and reported in the n
above cause by Joseph NJ. Parke, Richard b.
Norment and Charles T. Reifsnider, Trustees,
under and by virtue of deed of trust from
Edwin K. Gernand and wife, be finally ratI-
fed and confirmed, unless cause to the con-
trary be shown on or before the 10Th day OF
January next; provided copy of this order
be inserted in some newspaper published IN
Carroll county, Maryland, once week Tor
three successive weeks previous to the llth
day of January next.
The report States the amount of sales to be
S3135.75.
WIN. N. HAYDEN,
Judge of the Circuit Court.
True copv,-Test:
dec 14-St FRANK 7. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14
Machine Shops
AT NEW WINDSOR, MD.

HNHE undersigned, successor to VIM. H.
i Harman, notifies the public that he has
commenced business at the old stand and is
prepared to do all kinds of Machine Work.
He has also purchased the right to manufac;;
ture the Lion Fodder and Straw Cutter and
the Hominy Mill of Elijah Wagner, and can
supply all demands for these well.known
machines.
All Farm Machinery re-~ Au-v--o
paired promptly in the best XXX -
manner.
B9 Mill and Plow Work specially. ga
Terms for new work, cash.
dec IA 1y J. d. BISER.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Religious Services will be held by the Ger
man Baptist Brethren, in the Baptist Church
of this city, on Saturday and Sunday evenings,
December 14th and 10th, commencing at
o'clock All are invited.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14
Commissioners, Notice.

YHHE County Commissioners Of Carroll
Il county, viii meet at their Office, IN Mess-
minister, on the first MONDAY Of JANUARY,
1878, for the transaction Of business
LOUIS G. TRUMBO,
dec III Clerk.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

This is bad time to sell real estate,
but a good time to bpy. Yalpes were
rarely ever at 50 low figure as COW.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

BENJAMIN Long, who was arrested pn .
charge Of burning barns in Washington eopn-
", Nd, committed suicide by hanging IN his
cell 1t Hagerstown on Tuesday
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14
HOLIDAY GOODS


AL
H1he Cheapest Dry Good Store in
wv estminster-ca and be convinced
Where every article is guaranteed and
ENvery customer is dealt with on the square.
II ook Black Cashmeres reduced from
- $125 to 81, extra width.
ook! Black Alpacas reduced from 30c. to
IL 25c. and cheaper.
g ure in every yard, in color and quality,
q measure guaranteed.
bargains in White and Grey Blankets, Lap
Dobes and Comforters. Cassimeres re-
LII duced from 75c. to SOC.
nur Canton Flannels, at all prices, can't
" be beaten.
TNake look, before purchasing, at our
l. stock of Dry Goods and Notions.
H oliday Goods Holiday Goodsl cheap,
IL and complete line of
Everything to make up first class
Retail Dry Goods and Notion House.
Very Respectfully,
7. W. WELLS & BRO.
BPGerman spoken. dec 14-tf
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14
EsTRAY NOTICE.

State of Maryland, Carroll County, tO-rca /:
T hereby certify that on this 10th day of
Il December, 1878, before me, the subscri.
ber, Justice of the Peace Of the State, in and
for the county aforesaid, personally appeared
Henry Wine, and made oathin due form of law,
that on or aboutthe 10th dayofO October, 1875, he
found trespassing on his premises, SRFA
brown color, with white spots on --@
the head and sides. Given under my hand,
JACOB P. BALTOZER, J. P.
The owner of the said bull is hereby re-
quested to come forward, prove property, pay
charges and take him away.
HENRY WINE,
Residing about three quarters of mile from
Hoover's Mill, Manchester district.
dec I4-3t*
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

the Afghaa var e about over, as the
Amret \ sueing for peaee.
The Democratic advocate., 1878-12-14

Our intelligent Baltimore correspond
ept's letter aboands With interest. His
eritfqns Of the Baltimore press is well ez-
pressed.