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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02
Telegraph Poles Wanted
FOR
9hG SGabaard Pipe and Telegraph Line.
9 600 TELEGRAPH POLES to
be deExerad 81 ..n.......:..

5000 bId deirsrsd !, POLES Coles. to
points, or distributed at intervals of I65 feet,
or 81 to the mile along the line, as recently
surveyed.
DIMENSIONS The length will be 20
feet diameter at top not less than Al inches.
The poles TO be straight, smooth, free from
defects and peeled. Proposals may also name
a price for % foot poles in case such SHOULD
be adopted for any part of the line. The
poles must be cut square at both ends.
KINDS OF TIMBER To avoid expense
OF long transportation it will be necessary 10
use such timber as the country traversed bv
the line affords. Cedar is preferable, next
chestnut, then young thrifty hemlocls or white
pine. The prices for each kind and each d.
mension must be stated in the proposal, also
the number proposed to be delivered and the
places on or near the line most convenient for
delivery, also the price at which bidders will
agree to distribute between given points along
the line -
R1T Those who have aided the line by Civ
ing or assisting in procuring releases or other
wise, will have the preference, other things
equal in any work of ditching, hauling or fur
nishing material that may be required. The
telegraph line viii be required in the con.
struction Of the pipe line, and prompt delive-
ries are therefore essential.
Proposals IN each county should be placed
IN the hands Of the parties herein named on
or before FEBRUARY Is, 1873.
CLARION and Armstrong counties, r. R.
McGregor, East Brady.
Indiana county, J. A. C. Rufner, Indiana.
Cambria county, ]. G. Lake, Ebensburg.
Blair county, Samuel Millikea, Holidays
burg.
Huntingdon county, David Caldwell, Hun
tingdon.
Franklin county, Westof Kittatinney Noun
tain, j. II. Witherow, Spring Run P. o.
Franklin, East of Kittatinney and Cumber-
land county, G.. N. Grayson, Shippensburz.
Adams county, Hon. David Wills, Gettys-
burg.
Carroll county, Nd, Smith & McKeIIi D.
Westminster.
Baltimore county, F. p. Stevens, Baltimore
Nd, SO Lexington Street.
Ia Blanks for Proposals in Carroll county.
will be furnished by Smith q McKellip, West
minister, Nd, TO whom they must be returned
on or before 18th of February, inst.
feb 2-2t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

Dear as the apple of the eye are the in
terests of the Baltimore oyster dredgers.
They do pretty much as they please, catch
ing oysters wherever they will, aud if in
terfered with BY the State forces, or by
the judgments of magistrates, it is at the
peril Of these officials, whose heads are
taken of without delay, or else their legal
champions, who are ever eager for such ser
vice, are up in arms Mitchell's discharge
was proper one, for he is too rash a man
for such position, as oystermen are not
to be shot down at the will Of our marine
police; but, with all his vigilance and de-
termination he could not enforce the oys-
ter laws; and any man who attempts it
viii sooner or later be marked for victim.
The case of Justice Warren, of st. Mi
chaels, some four years ago, was case in
point. He administered justice in a con-
scientious manner, according to the stat
utes in such cases made and provided, in
the adjudication Of the cases which came
before him, and the consequence was that
his official head soon fell into the basket
of the Executive guillotine. So it will con-
tinue to be. The oystermen, as a class,
seem to think that they have a prescrip-
tive right to take the oysters in the Chesa-
peake and its tributaries wherever found.
Nor are they burdened with a reverence
for law. Indeed their frequent and con-
tinuous infractions of 1t are made the sub
ject Of jest, and rather commended as
meritorious and smart. The law might as
well be repealed, for it has little or no ef-
feet, and the oyster beds might as well be
thrown open to general use without re-
striction.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

On the 10th ult., by Rev. A. r. Kremer,
Mr.. Samuel II. Baumgardner, Of Taneytown,
and Miss Mary NJ. J. Mickey, of near Fair.
field, Adams county.
At the parsonage, on the 31st Of January,
by Rev. Jno. A. Earnest, Mr.. John T. Beard.
of this county, and Miss Mary Crossman, of
Baltimore.
On the 10Th ult., by Rev. ]. Sechler, Mr..
Abraham Lohr, of this county, and Miss Ju-
liam Shue, of West Mannheim township. York
county, Pa.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02
The Judiciary.

The Sd section of the 9th article of the
Constitution of Maryland provides that
Judge shall hold Office for term of fif-
teen years, but not after he has attained
the age of 20, unless continued by the
General Assembly, and not then beyond
the term for which he was elected. Judge
Dobbin, of Baltimore, has lately had his
term extended, and the terms of two other
Judges had been extended previously.
This particular feature of our Constitution
might as well be omitted, should that in
strument ever again be changed, for it is
only dead letter.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02
Shifting Sands.

The Legislature will be urged, at its
present session, to make changes in the
tax law, the school law, the road law, the
oyster law, the license law, the mortgage
law, the registry law, and many others
besides. Of late years there appears to be
not much stability in the Legislation Of
Maryland. A Law is enacted at Que ses-
sion only to be amended or repealed at
the next. The experience of past years
appears to profit US but little, in law max
ing at least
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02
A Question of Privilege Settled.

The Committee of the Pennsylvania
Legislature to whom the case of Billiard,
of Delaware county, was referred, made a
report on Tuesday, remanding him to the
custody of the Delaware county authori-
ties. The report was adopted, with but
seven dissenting votes, and Mr.. Billiard
goes back to the Delaware county jail 1t
viii be remembered that Billiard, who is
member Of the Legislature, was arrested
few days before the Legislature assem-
bled, on criminal charge, and claimed
the privilege Of exemption from arrest as
a member Of the Legislature on his way
to the capital of the State But the de-
cision in his case settles the question that
member of the Legislature, when arrest
ed, cannot claim such privilege. Billiard
subsequently, escaped from the Sergeant
alarms of the House, who was taking
him back to jail
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02
Election Notice.

Office WestmiRster Gas Light Company,
February LIST, 1878. I
STOCKHOLDERS are hereby notified that
- the annual election for President and
Six Directors to manage the affairs of the
Company, will be held at their office, 1.-THE
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank, on
the First Tuesday, being the fifth day of
March, 1878, from twelve to one O clock.
w. A. CUNNINGHAM,
feb2-5t Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

The Stanley Matthews silver resolution
being only concurrent resolution of the
two Houses, has no force of law. Its eff.
feet is merely to show the drift of public
opinion on the silver bill, which is yet to
cone up 10 Congress. Ifjudiciously mod =
lied, it is likely to pass by two-thirds vote
In that event the Presidents veto would
be unavailing.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02
Notice to Creditors.

THIS is to give notice tina. the subscriber
A. hath obtained from the Orphans Court
of Carroll county, Maryland, letters of Ad-
ministration on the personal estate of
J0SEPHUS II. HOPPE,
late of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are here
by warned to exhibit the same with the vouch-
ers thereof, legally authenticated, to the sub
seriher, on or before the 2sth day of Au-
gUst'next; they may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefit of said estate. Those
indebted are requested to make immediate
payment
Given under my hand this 2sth day of Jan
uary, in the year eighteen hundred and sew
enty-eight.
ISADORE r. HOPPE,
feb2-4t Administrative.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

Mr.. Bannon has presented bill in the
Senate to pay the citizens of Anne Arun-
del county, who were called out during the
railroad strike in July last The Cover.
nor Did not think to pay the Anne Arun.
del posse, while settling with the military,
although they are night at bis door,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

CoLoRED ArToRxEas.--Mr. Henry Stock
bridge, of Baltimore, applied OF Saturday to
Chief Justice Waite, of Washington, for :
writ of error in the case ofthe colored lawyer
recently denied admission to the bar of Mary
Aand by the Court of Appeals. The purpose
is to bring the case before the Supreme Court
Of the United States for . .decis.er on the
question at Issue, as to whether any Stale can
BY KS organic law exclude practitioner from
itE courts on account of race or color.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

The number composing Sheriff Whites
posse comitatus, during the railroad strike,
in July last, comprised about seventy per-
sons. A bill has been framed for their
compensation and will Is presented to the
Legislature at an early day.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

In Baltimore, on the 25th of January, 1878,
Catharine Bennett, in the 5sth year Of her
age.
In Taneytown, on the 9th of January.
1878, Mrs. Elizabeth n. NALL, aged 70 years,
. months and days.
In this county, Chester F., son of J. Al
bert Shue, aged II years, 10 months and -
days.
On the 9th ult., at the residence ofJoshua
A. StansbuFy, her son-in law, in Manchester.
Susanna Stonesifer, aged 81 years, month
and 10 days
On the 10Th ult., in Manchester, Harry n.
son of Richard l.. Shippers, aged 4 years, .
months aud 6 days
Near Bird Hill, on the 18th ult., VIM. b.
Nelson, Esq, aged 40 years.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

The ermine seems not to sit easily on
some of the Maryland Judiciary. All
three of the Judges in the % Judicial
Circuit were candidates before the Legs
lature for the post of u S. Senator, in the
recent election.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02
AT PRIVATE SALE.

A FIRST.CLASS FARM Of 56G Acres,
"A near Linwood Station W. n. r. R.. on
the county road between New Windsor and
Uniontown, in Carroll county, adjoining Up
ton Roop, John Jordan, Rev. Mr.. Webster,
Thomas Shepherd, Dennis Cookson, and
Philip Stouffer. First-class improvements.
Brick House with slate roof, containing Is
rooms, cellars; Switzer barn, with all other
necessary outbuildings. Limestone land un-
der high state Of cultivation; fine orchard
in full bearing. Running water through the
land; spring at the house.
At private sale until February 10Th, II
not sold then viii be rented TO a responsible
tenant for one year. For further particulars
inquire of or address
UPTON R0OP,
Uniontown. Carroll county, Md.
Or c. Z. MATTHAI, Shoe Store. 34l
East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md.
fe2-3t#
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

Senator Conkling denies that he ever
had speech ready to deliver against the
electoral fraud. But he has not explained
why he lodged the vote on the Louisiana
return,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02
FOR SALE.

10 ACRES Of land, cleared, good fences,
III one-story log house, log barn, spring
near the house, apples, peaches, cherries,
grapes. IL acres in good timber. Near
Westminster; of mile from the Agricultu-
raj Ground. Apply at this office. feb2-3t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

WESTERN MARYLAND RAILRoAD.-The sec
ond preferred bondholders of the Western
Maryland railroad held meeting on Thurs
day morning at the banking house of J. A.
Hambleton 4 Co., No. South street, Dr.
AMMAN presiding. Nearly all of the bonds of
that class we're said 20 be represented by the
holders in person or by proxy. proposition
was agreed upon to be submitted to the finance
commissioners in connection with a former
proposition, that the city purchase all the sec
ond preferred mortgage bonds.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02
The Citizen also SAYS t.

''Our Baltimore exchanges would have Us
believe that Hon. A. p German and Senator
Whyte, entered the late Senatorial fight armed
to the teeth, and determined on no quarter.
Such was not the fact. The friendly feelings
entertained by those gentlemen for each other
are in no way disturbed, and the contest for
The Senatorship was of an entirely friendly
character; each one earnestly advocating his
particular friend as was natural,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

The pulpit and the press are discussing
the subject of eternal punishment with a
freedom on one hand and lexity on the
other that is positively shocking,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02
REMOVAL.

ID B. N0RMENT has removed his Office
4ls from the building adjoining the Farm
ers and Mechanics Bank, to the Office Of
Hon. Chas b. Roberts. feb 2 II
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

Snow SroRM.-Thursday last was ushered
in by the severest storm of the season. On
Wednesday afternoon the wind began blow
ing from the northeast, and during the night
ing snow, which was drilled, in many places.
to the depth Of several feet Is The bredie-
ton of the Tennessee weather-prophet, Fith
his old goose bone, about TO be realized?
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

There are $4,000 hogsheads of tobacco
stored in the Maryland warehouses, Balti-
more, and 10000 hOgsheads in store at
Louisville, Kentucky.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

HoX. JoHN BozMAS RRRR.-Tho Hon.
John b. Kerr died suddenly on Sunday morn.
ing at his residence in Washington. He was
a native Of Maryland, the son of United
States Senator John Leeds Kerr, of Easton,
Talbot county, and was himself member of
Congress- previous to 1850. President FIJI.
more appointed him Minister to Central
America. Fixing his permanent residence
in Washington at the beginning of the civil
war, he held for several years the office of
Assistant Solicitor of the Court Of Claims
AT the time OF bis death he was Jaw Clerk 10
the Sixth Auditors Office. He graduated at
Harvard University in 1880 in the same class
with Charles Sumner, and died of a similar
disease, angina pectoris, or anguish of the
lung. H.s was aged about go years. Mr..
Kerr has relatives living in this city.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

The steamship Metropolis, Captain Anker,
which started from Philadelphia Wednesday
for Para, Brazil, has been wrecked on Curri-
tuck beach, North Carolina. She carried out
200 railroad laborers and % cabin passengers
making with her crew 24S souls, and 500 tons
of railroad iron for Dom Pedro. Ii is feared
the loss of life has been very severe.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

PATAPsco ITEMs.-Mr John Elsroad. an
old and estimable citizen of our community.
was instantly killed on last Monday morning.
by the mail train going west He had called
to see Mr.. John Barrick, on business. and
had only left him few moments and was on
his return home, when death overlook him in
sudden and shocking manner. He was
walking on the railroad track lust beyond
what is known as Barrick's curve, when the
engine struck him, and took of the whole ton
part OF his head, scattering the brains in many
directions. Mr.. Elsroad was very deaf and
the wind was blowing swiftly from the west.
and consequently he did not hear the train.
Neither did the engineer see him in conse.
quenee Of the curve, until it was too late. He
was man of energy and good business quail
tiles, and model Of honesty in all his deal.
rugs. he was generous and kind-h hearted.
and his hand was ever ready TO help and as
sist the poor, and his dsath will be long and
deeply felt by his many friends and the com.
munity generally.
Mr.. h. II. Bash has erected a store and
warehouse at what is now called Carrolton
Station formerly Shamberger's), and has re-
moved his store from our town to that place.
Mr.. Jesse Finster has purchased a lot in
ogr village, and has commenced the founda.
ton on which 10 eject fine house.
The weather with us has been very mild for
winter, though somewhat unhealthy
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

Over sixty sales of personal property are
advertised in the Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
papers. The Public Opinion accounts for it
by saying "A great many of cur farmers are
renters, and the owners sell, creating changes
in this way. Others, enamored of the bright
prospects some of the western states present,
sell Iut and 90 thiiher."
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

MANCHESTER ITEMs.-Pursuant to notice.
number of citizens met at the public school
house on Wednesday evening of last week.
for the purpose of adopting measures to pro.
cure the erection Of new school house. Mr..
ID. Ii. Hoffacker was called to the chair. and
J: +. Baltozer was appointed secretary. The
chairman stated the object of the meeting.
after which the necessity of new school
house was discussed. A committee was then
appointed to measure the ground and make
a ground plat for building, and report at
future meeting. The meeting then adjourned
until Friday evening.
Friday evening another meeting was held.
with largely increased number of citizens.
and the plat prepared by the committee was
presented, which, after few alterations, was
adopted as the plan of building required to
accommodate all the children of the town
andvicinity, that attend school in town.
The boards of trustees ofthe several schools
were constituted committee to wait on the
County School Board, and urge action by
that honorable body.
There are four schools in town, only two of
which can be accommodated in the present
school building, and the trustees have been
obliged 10 rent rooms from year to year for
others. And the worst feature in the whole
affair is that the health of althat attend school
IN the old school house is endangered by ex-
posure in such dilapidated old structure.
Manchester Lodge No. rs X. of P. will
celebrate the anniversary of the order on the
18th of February, by giving an entertainment
or social reunion.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

The Legislature Of Louisiana are invest
eating the Moffet bell punch with view to its
adoption throughout the State.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

1t begins to look as if we shall be well
represented at the Paris Exposition. There
is not space enough to accommodate all
the applicants.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02
PUBLIC SALE

ON Thursday, February 2lst, at A. m,
" OF the Personal Property of NimrUd
Gardner, deceased, at his late residence. For
particulars see bills. fsb2-3t#
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

SALE oP FARN.-Wm. 4. MoKeliip, az
trustee, sold on Wednesday last a parcel of
land containing s. acres, more or less, situate
near Marriottsville station, Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, to Chas Z. Brown for S72l.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

The Frederick; Citizen says the appoint
ment of Col. George W. Vernon, as Sur
veyor Of the port of Baltimore. is not alto
gether acceptable to the would-be leaders
of Radicalism in this State.
Tho nt.-o, nIan nnua
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

John W. Forney, Jr son of Col. John
w. Forney, the veteran journalist, is the
London correspondent of the Baltimore
Gnzefte.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

Orphans CoURT.-Adam Shower, Esq,
Chief Judge; Isaac c. Bale and L. p Sling.
luf, Esqrs., Associate Judges; DR.. Henry Z.
Beltz, Register ofWills; Geo. NJ. Parke, Esq,
Deputy Register.
Monday, January SD. Henry Rel man,
executor of SeFaphine Yingling, dec eased,
settled second account.
George W. Lamotte, executor of Ann E.
Parrish, deceased, returned inventory goods
and ehattels, and received order to sell same.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Joshua Strieklin, deceased, were granted to
John S. Stricklin.
Tuesday, January 29.-Daniel Hesson,
acting executor of John Shriner, deceased,
returned list of sales of grain, &c. also settled
his second administration account.
Report OF sale Of real estate of John X.
Zimmerman, DECEASED, finally ratified.
Letters of administration on the estate of
MelehOr Harris, deceased, we're granted to
Josephine NJ. Harris.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

The Anti-Subsidy Resolution passed by
the House of Representatives on Monday
skaters the golden dreams of the lobby.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

January, on the last Gsy, gathereduphi en-
orgies and paid us off in null for any install
ments of winter due from him to that date.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

Shuiters were blown of, fences Frustrated,
and houses Elled with snow and dust by the
storm on Thursday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02

The Baltimore Morning Herald is quite
improved in its head-gear, except that it
should leave off the definite article.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-02
MARRIED.

There are lO1 paupers in the Alrshouse OF
Baltimore county.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-03-24
NEW BART ABLE
BAYOU MACON AND TENsAs.

BAYOU MACON AND TENsAs.
REGULAR BAYOU MACON AND TENsAs
- FOR FLOYD, DELHI, WARSAW,
1865. Grocketts Point Upper and Lover SEs :
light draft passenger steamers
w. j. POITEVHNT,
]. B. Sullivan. master.
Leaves March -. at 10 q. m.
TENSAs,
L. V. Cooley. master,
Will leave WEDNESDAY. March III, at 8 .. m.
Paying particular attention to all way and
plantation freights. For freight or passage ap-
ply on board or to
BRITTON & EPPLER, 80 Gravier street.
HITE d CARLIN, 4 Tchoupitoulas ut.
LORD MoPEAKE. 4s Camp street.
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