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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

The congress of the powers on the east
ern question met at Berlin Thursday. A
session of an hour and a-half was held.
In the evening there was banquet in
honor of the plenipotentiaries. Bismarck
openly expresses the opinion that peace is
necessary, not only for Russia, but for
Europe. A woman and two men have
been sentenced to prison for reasonable
uttreance against Emperor William.
The passage of the Washington Monu-
ment bill secures the completion of that
structure on the modified design prepared
by Mr.. Larkin R. Mead, aud adopted by
the Monument Society last year. 1t ap-
propriates two hundred thousand dollars,
of which thirty-six thousand dollars is to
be devoted to securing the stability of the
foundation.
Mrs. Elizabeth jenkins died near Sur
rattsville, Md, on the 7th instant, aged
81 years. She was the mother of Mrs.
Surratt, hanged in Washington in 1865,
for alleged completely in the assassination
of President Lincoln.
During storm on the evening of the
4th instant colored woman, named Har-
riet Beckett, aged eighty-fve years, was
struck by lightning and instantly killed
while standing in the door of her house in
Bladensburg, Md.
Late advices from Venezuela received
via st. Thomas, report business completely
paralized, large decrease in the revenues,
and general popular dissatisfaction with
President Guzman Blanco, whose position
is considered unsafe.
During the storm on Tuesday school
house near Harlem, Georgia, was blown
down, two children killed, young man
fatally injured and young woman badly
hurt.
The propeller Montgomery was burned
to the waters edge on Monday night at
Port Huron, Michigan Her cargo con
sisted of corn, wheat, -four and merchan-
disc.
Dennis Donnelly, convicted of compile
ity in the murder of Thomas Sanger mine
boss, at Girardville, on September 1, 1875,
was hanged on Tuesday at Pottsville.
At Havrehill, Mass, Tuesday, Andrew
True fatally stabbed his wife and then
committed suicide. He had been for
three weeks on a drunken spree.
A small parasite, looking like minute
tick, is devouring the potato-bug at Elkridge
Landing, in this State. These parasites are
very numerous and suck the juices of the po-
tato beetle until they perish.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15
Mr.. Stephens Threatens.

Hon. Alexander H. Stephens has written
a letter to the Chairman of the Democratic
Executive Committee of the Eighth Con-
gressional District of Georgia, in which he
saws that if the District Convention shall
repudiate him as candidate, or attempt
to rule him out of the Democratic party
because of his recent course, he shall ap-
pear before the people as an independent
candidate. Well, what if he should The
earth would still revolve upon its axis and
the sun rise and set as usual. Georgia
was represented in Congress before MIR.
Stephens was born, and will be, after his
attenuated body has mingled with its ma
tive clay. Georgia Democrats must be in
great strait, indeed, if they can find no
better representative than this overrated
eootist
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

The European Congress met at Berlin,
Germany, on Thursday last. Its proceed
ings will possess unusual interest, as at
fecting the question of peace or war be-
tween England and Russia, and perhaps
the peace of Europe generally. The emf
nent men composing that distinguished
body would naturally attract attention, no
matter on what occasion assembled, but
when such important issues hang upon
their deliberations, their every act posses
ses more than ordinary importance. Bis
marck, Gortschakof, Disraeli, Andrassy,
are names which have long been held in
high esteem throughout the civilized world,
and now that they are met together, holding
in their hands such important issues, they
fill larger space than ever in public con-
sideration.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15
NO 1903 E0u1TY
FRIDAY, June II ,O-o


In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Henry E. Beltz and John F. Pfeiffer, Trus.
tees, VS.. Andrew Pfeifer and Josepba
Pfeiffer, his wife.
ORDERED this 18th day of June, A. D.
" 1873, that the sales of the real and lease.
hold estates and personal property in the
proceedings in the above cause mentioned,
made and reported in the above cause by
Henry E. Beltz and John F. Pfeifer, truS-
tees, under deed of trust from the said de-
PENDANTS, be finally ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown
on or before the 18th day of July next; pro-
vided copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper published in Carroll county, Ma,
ryland, once week for three successive
weeks previous to the 9Th day of July next
The report states the amount of sales of
real and leasehold property to be S2,562S2
and ofpersonal property $50. So; total amount
$2,653.67.
VIM. n. HAYDEN,
Judge of the Circuit Court.
True copy,-Test:
iune15-3t FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15
A Louisiana LYnching.


A dispatch from Louisiana, dated June
z, says A special dispatch from Bayou
Sara says on Sunday night last as DIR.
VIM. B. Archer was returning to his home
from Major Bartons about 10 2. NJ. he
was fred at by six negroes, who were ly-
ing in the bushes waiting for him. Five
of the negroes had double-barreled guns,
and one musket. DIR. Archer was on
horseback, and riding on top of the levee.
The assassins were concealed behind two
yery large cottonwood trees, standing with
in a few feet of the levee, and all of the
negroes fred as he was passing these
trees, his clothes being riddled with bullet
holes. He was thrown from his horse,
but fortunately not much injured. The
assassins took to their heels, running in diff
ferent directions, but it was ascertained
who the parties were, and on Tuesday
morning large number of citizens, col
lected together at Raccourci, where the act
was committed. A jury of twelve citizens,
most of them old gray-headed men, was
chosen, who, after lengthy and thorough
examination, found the prisoners, five in
number, one having made his escape, gull
ty of shooting at DR.. W. B. Archer with
intent to kill Many witnesses were ex-
amined, all colorcd, and two of the prison
ers were allowed to make their statements,
having requested permission to do SO. They
said they intended to kill DIR. Archer on
Sunday night and after making away with
him they were to kill Mr.. 0. Leyenne,
Mr.. VIM. Picunet and Frank Burton.
They stated also they belonged to an or
ganized club, the object of which was to
kill leading white men in the country and
establish a nation of their own. They
gave the names of many members, the
names of their President, Vice President,
and general expose of their plans. After
a close examination the prisoners were
conducted to shady grove by all of the
citizens present, and after mature deliber-
alton it was resolved to turn them over to
the law. The prisoners were placed in
charge of party and started in the dlrec-
ton of the Court House, but had not pro-
ceeded far before they were interrupted,
taken by force and hung, all five of them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

In Baltimore, on the 9th of June, Francis
Xavier, aged 9 months, only son of Pierre
C. and Agnes A. Dugan.
Near Manchester, on Wednesday, June 8,
John Young, in his 84th year.
On the I'd inst, in Heidelberg township,
York county, Pa, Mrs. Elizabeth Esterline,
in her 85th year.
In Baltimore, on the 7th instant, George
McGIone, in the 74th year of his age.
In Manchester, on June 10th, 1878, after a
short illness with acute inflammation of the
stomach, Catharine, daughter of the late Col.
Adam Shower, and wife of George Everhart,
aged 20 years, A months and u days.
On the 25th ult., at Dayton, Ohio, Mary,
wife of Augustus Rooms, formerly of fancy
town, aged 81 years.
Near Westminster, June 14th, Patrick
Gray, in the sd year of his age.
In Manchester, on the 3lst ultimo, Lewis
Whitfield Keller, aged 26 years.
Near Manchester, on the 9th instant, John
Young, aged "a years, months and "a days.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

THE CLAMoR FOR AN INCREASE OF
THE ARMY.-The Philadelphia Times,
which claims some consideration as an
economist, has Joined the clamor OF the
Indian agents, jobbcrs, peculators and
plunderers Oh the frontier, for an increase
of the army. Is it not monstrous that an
army of twenty thousand men should be
deemed insufficient for this country IN a
time of profound peace? What can the
army be doing, that more men are requlr-
ed? Absolutely nothing. If they we're
properly employed, the number we now
have would be more than enough. 1t is
absurd to talk of more, and the people
ought to guard with jealous care against
any increase.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

The elevated railroad, in New York,
although a-"fxed fact" is still subject
of contention between property owners on
the line of the streets it obstructs. Some
of these think the road will make their
fortunes, others are satisfied that business
on the thoroughfares through which it
passes will be ruined The railroad does
not obstruct the roadway beneath, and it
is certainly great convenience to the
travelling public, the trains moving rapidly
and smoothly, and the cars being "palace
cars when compared with the ordinary
street conveyance. Atpresent the cars run
close to the windows of houses devoted to
all sorts of uses, and the passengers look in
upon manufacturers and merchants at
work or into bedrooms of the rich, or
kitchens, bedrooms and sittingrooms of the
poor along the route. The road is so use
full that it will, no doubt, be retained in
the streets, and eventually the houses
which it opens up to the public view will
be devoted to purposes compatible with
the bringing of the public to look into Sec
ond and third-story windows.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15
Private Life the Post Of Honor.


1t is announced that Ex-Minister Wash
burpe refuses to be candidate for Con-
gress or for the United States Senate
That is wise conclusion. A man with
ordinary refinement of feeling and SELF
resnect has to encounter such a sacrifice
of both. TO be a candidate nowadays, that
the price is altogether too great Tor sucn
honors. Indeed, honor attaches most TO
nriyate station. There is very little honor
in submitting ones self to crossroads poll
ticians, district wirepullers and convention
jugglers and manipulators where whlskey
and intrigue and bad faith are the most
potent factors in nominations to once
The men who ordinarily compose political
conventions too often go to such conVoca-
tions to grind their own axes, instead OF
honestly representing the public sentiment
of their party, and discharging their trust
for the public good They go to barter, log
roll and combine, for their own selfish ends
Party conventions are now very rarely the
true opponents of the party will. They no
longer seek to select the best men for the
public service, but such as can best be
used, or whom they think can best be used,
for private advantage. Men who are con-
trolled by high sense of honor, and who
are proof against low alliances for the sake
of Office, will refuse to become candidates
and barter their decency and self-respect
for public position. Mr. Washburne does
we'll to keep out Of the mire of party COZ
tests to secure a position even in either
branch of Congress. The private station
is alone the post of honor. He must pos
sess more than Roman virtue, who can keep
himself unsoiled, in times like these, in
contact with public men.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15
Notice to Creditors.
NO 1904 EQUITY.

NO 1904 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
John F. Pfeifer, Trustee, VS.. Amos Williams
and Louisa C. Williams his wife.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the credi-
In tors of Amos Williams, who were such
prior to the 22d day of December, 1877, the
date of the deed of trust in the above cause,
to file their claims duly proven and authenti-
Gated, with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for
Carroll county, on or before the 9th day of
August, A. d. 1878.
J. j. BAUMGARTNER. Jr.,
June 15-4t Auditor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15
No 1919 EouTTY

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
John W. Murray, Trustee, VS.. Edwin j.
Coltrider and Sophia j. Coltrider, his wife.
ORDERED this 18th day of June, A. D.
" 1878, that the account of the Auditor
filed in this cause be finally ratified and con.
firmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the 29th day of June,
inst; provided copy of this order be inser-
ted for two successive weeks before the last
named day in some newspaper published IN
Carroll county.
FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
iuneI5-2t FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

The Snow Hill Messenger says that two
ladies of Somerset county, Md. quarreled
and fought in a strawberry patch recently,
about a lover. The fight lasted for some
time, until gentleman who happened to
be passing separated the combatants. 1t
is added that the affair is not yet ended.
Haven't they beaux enough to go round
in Somerset county that the ladies should
fight over them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

GUBA.-The latest news from Havana
gives reasop to believe that the long insur-
rection is at end. Since the proclama-
ton Of the peace conditions il is stated that
over ten thousand of the insurgents haye
surrendered, and the close of the war for
independence seems to be at hand. Gen.
Joyellar is going home for his reward.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

Thomas Winans, the Baltimore million
aire, died at his residence, in Newport, R.
l., Monday morning, after an illness of
six months. He was in the S0tb year of
his age Mr.. Winans was railroad con-
tractor for the Russian Government, re-
ceiving a royalty for each person carried,
and was also the inventor of the Winans
cigar-shapcd boat. He was reputed to be
worth $4,000, 900.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

The section of country around Hampton
aud the peninsula region of Virginia was
visited by terrific hail storm on Sunday
night, which effected an immense amount
of damage to growing fruit and vegetables
and wheat fields. The injury to the lat
ter crop extends all through Elizabeth City
county. The storm was accompanied BY
very violent thunder aud lightning, and
schooner lying at the wharf 10 Hampton
Yas struck by thunderbolt and had her
mainmasE destroyed. The hail fell in
great quantity and large Jumps.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15
Business Locals.
ATTENTION. FARMERS |

ATTENTION, FARMERS
Go to Strasburger Bros, for your Harvest
Whiskey. Ut
In composition, merit, and popularity,
Foutz's Celebrated Horse and Cattle Powders
stand to-day as the leading Stock Powder of
the United States.
Harvest Whiskey! Harvest Whiskey at
A. c. Strasburger & Bro. st
New Hitching Strap found on Wednesday.
Apply at this Office.
For Harvest Whiskey, go to A. c. Stras-
burger & Bro. 9t
All kinds of Liquors and Tobacco, at Stras-
burger Bros. st
A fan found. Apply at this Office.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

WHAT'S IN THE WIND.-Hon. John
A. j. Creswell, Gen. Adam E. King, Col.
S. NJ. Bowman and others, have been on
pilgrimage to the residence of Col. Ed
ward Wilkins, in Kent county, and it is
understood that it has been arranged to
urge the reinstatement of Col. wilkins as
Collector of the Port of Baltimore, under
certain contingencies that may arise. So
the auidnuncs have it.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15
THE LINE BETWEEN GARRETT AN

THE LINE BETWEEN GARRETT AND
ALLEGANY CoUNTIEs.-The running OF
the new dividing line between Allegany
and Garrett counties is nearly completed.
The Oakland Herald says it will give to
Garrett county "nearly if not quite all the
works of the Franklin Coal Company and
portions Of the coal lands belonging to the
consolidation, Borden, Maryland, Swanton
Pickell, New Central and other coal COM
panies, and when assessed will increase
the taxable basis of that county very con-
siderably. The line is some nineteen miles
in length, and will give Garrett nearly
fifteen square miles of valuable territory,
most of which is underlaid with coal, iron,
fre-clay and other minerals"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

The Republicans of Ohio, the Presi-
dents native State, gave him full en-
dorsement in State Convention, on We'd
nesday. 1t would have looked badly for
the President if Ohio had not endorsed
him. A number of Republican State
Conventions have been held which did not
set Ohio such an example.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

"Revolution" haunts the Republican
organs worse than the nightmare. The
exposure of fraud throws them into par
oxysms of fear. Their nervousness is pit
liable; but it is strange that they were not
attacked when revolution" was first inau-
gurated by the Republican party by fOist
ing fraudulent President upon the coun-
fry
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15
FOR SALE.

CHOICE DOWN BUCKS, one "a
" South Down, years old. One
Shropshire Down, years old, bred dAuukAsD
by DR.. DeCourcy. One Hampshire Down,
4 years old, bred by John Merryman. Price
Of each, $50.
Apply to JOHN MERRYMAN & co.
je 15-ts1 No. 81 Second St., Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

The Florida Sun and Press says "A
large alligator was killed at ClaFemont,
near Remington Park, on the st. Johns,
by Capt. W. A. Hallowes and Mr.; q gorge
G. Floyd day or two since. While the
above named gentlemen were out hunting
alligators, their attention was attracted to
the splashing and believing of COW.
Proceeding in the direction whence the
sound came, they found an alligator about
ten yards from shore, where the water was
two feet deep, making an attack on COW
The alligator had already torn large strip
of flesh from one of her legs. They at
once killed the alligator, which measured
thirteen feet six inches in length.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

.FoREIGN.-The Gar of Russia Is Sc
riously i'll of inflammation of the pleura'
The Sultan of Turkey is also laid up, but
the nature of his illness is not known.
Emperor William of Germany is reported
improving. The German authorities are
making matters troublesome for the socia-
lists. Arrests, convictions and sentences
follow rapidly since the attempt upon the
Emperor's life. Atrocities by the Bulga-
rians are the order of the day in Turkey.
Bosnia is infested with robbers, and all
travel is stopped. The delegates to the
congress are gathering at Berlin. A Con-
stantinople dispatch says the Russians are
making retrograde movements at various
points. The railway between Varna aud
Rustchuk will shortly be reoponed. Such
is the substance of the latest news from
that quarter.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15
NO. 1900 EQUITY.

NO. IoOU IQOII T.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Edward Lynch and Francis H. 0rendorff,
Trustees, VS.. John T. Hill and Catharine
V. Hill his wife.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the credi-
IN tors of John I. Hill who were such
prior to the I'd day of June, 1876, 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 9th day of August,
A. d. 1878.
j. J. BAUMGARTNER, Jr.,
iune 15.4t Auditor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

The old law maxim that fraud vitiates
everything it touches, has been reversed.
Fraud has become a sacred thing. 1t
touched the Presidency, and so far from
vitiating the title to that office it has made
the title sacred, and as secure and fixed as
the laws of the Modes and Persians, which
change not.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

BALTIMORE CITY MAYoRALTY.-The
Baltimore papers are discussing the mode
of filling vacancy in the mayoralty, in
view of Col. Kanes extreme illness. Ex-
oficio mayor Keilholtz, under the law,
would be required to give fifteen days no.
tice of new election, though the idea has
been EXPIRE ,s,d that h, mi 5ht continue to
administer the Office for the unexpired
portion of the term
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15
Rye Thresher & Horse Power.

II HAVE procured a Rye Thresher and
Il Horse Power and am prepared to take
orders in that line. It will thresh Timothy
Seed, Buckwheat and Oats. It does its work
thoroughly and will recommend itself to par
ties having such grain to lhresh. Also have
a Glover Seed Huller. JOINT. INGEhS,
june 15-st* FranklinvilIe, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

The District of Columbia is to have a
new form of Government. The chiefvalue
of the new arrangement is that it places
the finances of the city of Washington
upon much better basis than they are at
present.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

Congress adjourns on Monday next.
after session Of FIVE months and a half.
No doubt the members will be glad to get
homo to their constituents and to their
families, after 80 protracted session
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15
THE HEssIAN FLy.-Tbis insect IS com.

The HEssIAN FLY.-This insect is COM
hitting great depredatious upon the wheat
crop in this State, and several farmers in
this county have noticed its attacks upon
their wheat fields, and in some instances
with serious results. Farmers around
Nazareth, in Northampton county, have
turned down their wheat in consequence
of the rayages of the Hessian fly, and
have planted the ground With corn.-Det
a,care County, Pa. Record,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15
Where Does the Fault Lie9

The last Legislature passed four local
acts, one to incorporate Taneytown; one to
enlarge the powers of the Orphans Court;
one repeating the law relating to Hawk
Heads; and one authorizing the town OF
Manchester to subscribe to the capital
stock of the Baltimore and Hanover Rail
road; neither of which laws have been re-
ceived in this county, to the great incon-
yenience of our citizens, although applica-
ton has been made for them to the proper
officers, time after time. These laws ought
to have been received and published long
ago, but for some unaccountable reason,
all efforts to obtain copies of them have
hitherto failed. Whose fault it is, weare
unable to say, but there is gross neglect or
delinquency somewhere.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

The first paper to institute department
of Business Locals" was the Middle
toon, Del. Transcript, in 1863, then pub
lished by Henry Vanderford, now of the
DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE, Westminster,
Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-06-15

The Executive Committee of the Mary
land Greenback Labor Party, J. A. Cam
per, chairman, held meeting on Sunday
night, at Rechabite Hall, Baltimore. Ev-
cry ward was represented; the meetings are
held with closed doors The sitting with
closed doors, and the utter disregard of
the Sabbath, are enough to stamp this
party in its incipiency, with public disap-
probation.