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The Next Presidency.

The Frederick Union says it would sup
port Mr.. Hendricks eheerfulIy for Presi-
dent, but thinks the ticket would be strong
er 10 1880 with Tilden and Hendricks
ave are not so sure, it says, "that Gov
Hendricks alone can carry the Empire
State Il will not do to have that State
against us in the start as in 1913"
The Republican party has managed to
succeed without her, and the Democrats
have failed with her four times in SUCCESS
sion. Is this not an argument why we
should select a candidate in 1880 from
some other State? Besides, is brother
Cole right sure that New York would
vote against us if VIC do not take our can
didate from that State? The Democratic
party must be 10 a deplorable dilemma if
it cannot succeed with New York, and
would be certain to fail without her
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

ATLANTIC CRY CoMPoRTs-THE POT-
TER CoMMIrFRE.-The Potter Committee
resumed its investigations at Atlantic City,
on Tuesday. Besides the committee and
their witnesses, the hotels are crowded.
The committee arose nervous aud weary that
morning, aud complained that they coald
not sleep well the night previous, on ac-
count of the "racket" made by "nigger
show, or minstrel troupe under their
window, and bowling alley and shoot
ing gallery in the vicinity; and, to put a
climax to their miseries, the mosquitoes
were as voracious as the sharks in the At
Iantie But such are the comforts at
Atlantic City, and people viii go abroad to
be miserable instead of quietly enjoying
the comforts of home.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

Secretary Schurz has made an important
decision regarding the lands granted by the
Government TO the Pacific railroads, and re-
naming unsoid by them three years after the
completion of the roads. His Interpretation
of the law is that all such lands must be thrown
open to settlers under the homestead pEesmp-
ton act, at the rate of sips per acre, and &c
has intimated that he intends TO enforce this
Feie. IL has been steadily resisted by the
compaEies because they hoped to obtain bet
ter average prices for the land, although they
will still obtain the proceeds of it. How
much territory will thus be thrown open is
not precisely known, but it is estimRted at
some twenty-five millions of acres.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

A special despatch to Chicago paper tell,
the following strange story AT Capron, II.
linols, on Tuesday night, large crowd as
sembled to listen to lecture announced by
Geo. w. Burleigh, who had lately established
himself there as a barber The card pub.
lished by him stated that at the end of the
lecture he would shoot himself through tbs
head and that the admission proceeds were
to provide for his funeral expenses and to bu,
books for the town library. The hall wa:
crowded, and Burleigh delivered powerful
inhdel lecture, in the midst of which he drew
a pistol and despite the efforts to stop him
fired and fell a corpse. Burleigh was an Ole
man and had been a resident Of Ohio.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

The Liberals of England intend to chal-
lenge ihs Ministry on the Berlin treaty, even
though they are sure from the beginning OF
being defeated. The announcement of this
intended action by NJ. Foster is accompanied
by the declaration that the issue was not made
sooner because the Liberals did Ect desire to
cripple the Government while negotiations
were pending. These are the sentiments OF
leEa Characteristic of British statesmen. En-
gliskmen have generally very decided opin-
ions Of their own, and disagree with each
other most completely; but in the presence OF
a common enemy TO the country they are gen
orally united. Their happy combination OF
independence and unqusStiouinR loyalty Sc
cures for them good government. and power
and influence in council of nations.
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PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE
GETTYSBURG, PA.

HNHE first Term of the next Collegiate year
Il viii begin SEPTEMBER 5, 1873. The
Faculty of the Institution is full The course
of instruction is liberal and thorough. The
location IS most pleasant and healthy, in the
midst of an intelligent and moral eommuni-
ty, and accessible by Railroad trains three
times day.
The PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT
which is under the direct supervision of the
Faculty, has been re-Organized, and furnishes
thorough instruction for boys and young men
preparing for Business or College classes.
Students in this department are under the
special care of officers who reside with them
in the building.
Fer further information or Catalogues, ad-
dress VI. VALENTINE, d. D.,
President of College, or
PROF. p. NJ. BIKLE,
Principal Of Prep Dept.
july 27-3t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

1t Is not all rose-colored in the political
atmosphere of Europe since the adjournment
OF the Berlin Congress. Servia seowls; Rou-
mania Is restrictive; Bosnia is boiling with
incipient revolt against the Austrian occupa-
tionj I:aly is irritated, that nothing has come
TO her when the Tyrol should be embraced
in the reconstructed kingdom; Greece grnm.
bles at the neglect, and what she regards as
the desertion of her claim for the restoration
OF her ancient territory, and the British
pubic; so 6eliigerent against everything that
increases the taxes, have yet to be brought
face to face with those unknown ouantities-
the bills for Indian troops and the cost of oc.
cupying Cyprus as bondsman for the good
behavior of the Turk.
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Notice to Creditors.


NO. 1908 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court fer Carroll County
Henry Z. Beltz aud John F. Pfeiffer, Trus-
tees, vs.. Andrew Pfeifer and Josepha
Pfeiffer, his wife.
NOTICE is hereby given 10 all the Cred
~ it0rs of Andrew Pfeiffer who were such
prior to the date of the respective deeds Of
trust in the above entitled cause, first deed
bearing date January 18th, 1878, and the
second bearing date April sth, 1878, 10 Gle
their claims, duly proven and authenticated,
with the Clerk OF the Circuit Court for Carroll
county, on or before the 18th day Of October,
A. ID. 1878.
J. J. BAUMGARTNER, Jr.
july 27-4t Auditor
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

The Baltimore Neles and the Gazette
appear to be rivaling the Danbury Nel5s
and the Burlington Ha'okeye, in facetia.
The Gazette Is nothing if not witty, and
the Netos dare not be as funny as it can,
out of consideration for the waistband but
toHs of It's readers. It claims that it was
It's own abroad grins" that put the Balti-
moreans so comfortably through the cheat
ed term, aud saved them from the fate
of St. Louis. The Gdzette's jokes are so
taking, that they had to be copyrighted to
keep them from the Ne,rs, which has the
keenest appreciation of a good thing"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

AMERICAN BASDITTI.-Tramps are organic
ing Into a regular banditt. They goin bands
sometimes two hundred strong, seize railroad
trains. rob villages, take whatever they want
to eat or TO wear from the farmers along their
route, and commit acts Of murder and robbery
at will. New England il most afflicted by
these highway robbers and murdeTeEs. but
they will spread and increase over the whole
country until society will have to organize
and arm for mutual protection against them.
Every neighboFhood ought to have its military
organization.
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Singing School Festival.

TNHE Mt. Vernon Singing Class, condue-
L ted by Prof. Tilman, will hold Singing
Entertainment in the Grove Of Mr.. Alfred
Warner, on SATURDAY, the 18th Of AU.
GUST, commencing at . o clock, a. NJ, and
continue an day There viii be several
Schools present and a Quartette. Ice Cream,
Cake and Confectionery will be sold for the
benefit Of the SCHOOL The grove adioins
Elizabethtown. 4 general invitation IS ex
tended to all lovers OF singing ia be present
and participate in the exercises. Conc pre-
pare to stay all day. july 2I-3t
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Business Locals.
P. WooD, Secretary.

Men wear at bottom prices. Ladies Dress
Goods, cheaper than ever. Gloves and Ho-
siery, away down in prices, to close out sum
mer stock, at II. l.. Norris's.
Best and cheapest Shoes in the county.
Straw Hats, at your own price. Children :
Shoes, in great variety, at II. l.. Norris's.
Best White Sugar 10 cents. Groceries OF
all kinds, at very lowest prices, at II. l..
Norris's
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

The Republicans of York county, Pa,
on Tuesday nominated the following tick
et:-State Senator, J. Q. A. McConkey;
Legislature, Samuel L. Kauffelt, E. P
Warren and D. W. Bentzel; prOthOnOtary.
Thomas B. Mcdonald; clerk Of the courts
John P. Wickersham; recorder, A. c.
Stieg; treasurer, Albert Smyser; director
of the poor, Henry Bot; coroner, DIR. L.
NJ. Lochman; commissioner, j. E. Beard
auditor, J. w. Lamison.
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For the Democratic Advocate
Jewshurg or Mt. Vernon.

An oddly is that to which we are unaccus-
toned to see, hear or feel-in other words,
an object is rendered familiar to us Just in pro-
portion as we are associated with it. True.
there are more or less exceptions to every
rule, and no doubt, the above assertion is not
destitute of its own,-at least, there is one
thing of which | am positive in relation to the
matter, VIZ, the appellation Jelrs5tug, is still
as queer to me as it was fifteen years ago
during which time i have heard It pronounc-
ed every day-surely il is n0e unfamiliar. |
shall be gratifed if some lady or gentleman
will give me its true origin, for, although am
not stranger to history, yet, | must confess
myself ignorant on that point. ! was inform
ed few days since that the name occurred
as follows "A Jew, on one occasion, in pass
ing through the village, succeeded in swind-
ling some of its inhabitants and that ever
since it has been thus called. Why did they
not erect monument at once in memory of
him? and call the place Mt Vernon, as /
think II should be like many others and as it
IS found on the map. Give him rest from
this time heneeforth. The village OF Mt.
Vernon is pleasantly situated two miles and
three-quarters southeast of New Windsor.
which IS the nearest railroad depot. and one
mile east of Sans Creek. Its inhabitants
are moral, sober and Industrious. The differ
ent kinds of business render it place of
much publicity and importance. Its popula-
ton is between fifty and sixty, the most Of
whom are good looking and at this time en-,
joying good health. Hoping that this NAV
find the readers Of the AduOcGss enjoying the
same blessing, will conclude by saying that
the people here are very much pleased with
the abundant crops Just harvested.
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a. Harrisonville-County Taxes-Union Mills
Orphans conrt-Summer Meefing-Local Brevi-
ties-Alarm % Fire-Large Game-compettiye
ExaminAtion-Personal. etc. etc.
SAM's CHEEK ITExs.-A Temperance Dash
away Association was organized at Bethel on
the 18th instant, with one hundred and ten
members on the roll. In the absence of j.
Nelson Lee, Lecturer, Rev. Mr.. Kooniz was
called to the Chair and Thomas B. Riehey
appointed Secretary. After stirring addresses
BY the Chairman and Mrs. Thomas, of Fred
erick county, the following officers we're cleo
ted for three months President, Isaiah
Nusbaum; Vice Presidents, Abram. Albaugh,
Isaiah Devilbiss, Jacob Trayer, J. l.. Nail,
Moses Chipley; Corresponding Secretary,
Harry Ecker; Recording Secretary, J. Wes-
ley Iingling; Treasurer, d. E. Stem, Exeen-
i've Committee, Mrs. Reid, Chairman; Mes
danes Norris, Yingling, Stem, Nusbaum and
Carlisle; Messrs. Chas. Devilbiss, ]. T. Nc
Chaplain, G. A. Reid; Marshals will be cleo
ted next meeting.
Ii is with sincere regret that we announce
the death Of one of the oldest citizens in this
neighborhood, Mr.. Thomas Devilbiss. He
was sick only IL days; was taken i'll on July
4th and suffered intense agony till he died.
He was 76 years, s months and IL days.
Nancy Sanders, colored, living about one
mile from this point, on the Creek in Freder-
| lex county, is 103 years old. Her eldest son,
| if living, would be 80, her youngest son, aged
| so, lives with his mother. She enjoys good
| health, and dislikes to be called old. or to
talk of her age.
Mr.. C. Lindsey killed hawk, one day last
week, which measured feet inches from
| tip 10 tip.
Another letter from the same place SAYS
Some of our farmers have been threshine
their wheat, the yield of which, in many in
stances, is from thirty TO forty bushels pei
acre. There is some complaint of the oats
not turning ont so WE'LL and that they are
very light. Farmers can congratulate them
selves that they finished their harvest beforS
the extremely warm weather, which ranged
from 90o to $50 in the shade.
Mr.. David E. STEMS little daughter, Hilda
received a sunstroke one day last week, from
which she is lying quite i'll and seems tC
suffer much.
DIR. B. G.. Franklin has recovered from hi
attack of typhoid fever, since which he hai
been watching with anxious care over his wife
for whom there has been but little hope of re
covery. A change for the better took place
Monday night.
Mrs. David Harris is suffering from typhoid
fever.
Mr.. T. B. Richey has taken trip TO hi
home in Virginia. We are sorry that sick
ness on the part of his friends is the cause o
his absence.
Preparations for building the new schoo
house at Mt. Vernon are now being made
and it is expected to be ready for the fal
term of school.
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NO. 1912 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
Charles B. Roberts and Charles T. Reifsni-
der, Trustees, vs.. Stephen nursler and wife.
ORDERED this 23d day Of July, A. d.
~ 1878, that the account OF the Auditor,
filed in this cause, be finally ratified and CON
6rmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the 18th of August,
next provided copy Of this order be insert
ed for two successive weeks before the last
named day in some newspaper published in
in Carroll county.
FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk,
True eopy,-TEsT;
July 27-2t Frank I. SHAW, Clerk.
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KILLING CHInRRS FOR THE Insurance.
DIR. o Hanlon, the medical officer to IA local
board in Durham, England, declared at a re-
cent inquest on the body Of two children
whose lives were found to have been insured
that in the last few years, ever since there
has been such an enormous canvarsing going
on among insurance companies, there has
been wonderful increase in the mortality
among children. As a rule, he found that
children were always insured. The tempta-
ton to get rid of the child rather than main
tain 1t is to many persons very great at all
times; and when in addition to being relieved
of the burden Of its maintenance they can ac-
tually gain hard cash By its death the tempta.
ton may become irresistible
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NOTICE.

Office Of the Clerk Of the Circuit Court
for Carroll County.
JULY 5, 1878.
TNHE LAWS passed by the General As
= sembly of the State of Maryland, Janu-
uary Session, 1878, have been received at
this Office, and are ready for delivery to JUS
tiees of the Peace and all other persons emit
tied to a copy OF the same.
july 6-3t FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
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p. S.-Said trustees also have for sale al
greatly reduced prices, for cash, or good
credit, the residue of Store Goods of said f.
X. Gernand, consisting of large assortment
of glass, queensware, crockeryware, grocer S
drugs, valuable lamp goods, store fixtures,
&c. Great bargains to be expected
r. c. MATTHEWS, Auct'r. July 27-ts
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$1,000 WORTH or BIRDS AND BEAsTs.-
The Nel0 York World says:-The steamship
Oder, from Bremen, brought to this country
a shipment of wild animals and birds valued
at 100000 All day Tuesday these animals
were being disembarked at the Bremen docks.
Hoboken. There were two large elephants.
two baby elephants, two girafies and num-
Der of sun bears The most remarkable ami
NAL was gnu, or horned horse, for which
Mr.. Relche, the importer, says he has been
already offered $50, 900. The animals are
captured in Africa by the Reiche Brothers
hunting parties, sent out from Germany each
years and are sold to the proprietors of mena.
geries. There were included in the shipment
thousands Of birds of almost every known
variety
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

on SATURDAY, AUGUST 10Th, 1878,
at 5 O'Clock, p. NJ,
HNHE undersigned will sell the residence
L in New Windsor, in which he now re-
sides, on Main Street, and formerly the resi-.
dence of Drs. Brown Il Englar. II consists
of a large 2-story frame Dwell
ling, a good large Barn, and AN
other oul-buildings in good re- ~, -
pair. Persons wishing nice
home and cheap one, will do well to- atten q
this sale, as this Property irW Posifirely BE-
sold trithOm ReseFre
Terms made known on day Of sale.
July 27-ts l.. T. YEITCH.
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A New RANK N THE KNIGHTS or PYTHIAs.
The Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias, at
their last annual session in Baltimore, estab
lished new rank, entitled the fourth or en-
dowment rank, the object being to give to the
heirs of deceased members 81 900 in the FIRST
class and $1,000 in the second Already 25O
sections have been organized in the United
States. Grand Chancellor Henry Lingenfel
der, 6. V. c., J. J. Kahler. G. X. of r. s.
James Whitehouse, p. G. C's.. f. G. Max
! well, George W. Lindsay and J. J Ward,
with other prominent members Of the order,
have made arrangements for the organization
Of q section in BALTIMORE.
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Gladstone would probably be disappointed
It the Disraeli Ministry should be Judged by
an appeal to the country" at this time. but
his views of the Treaty Of Berlin may never
theless become some day the views of a ma
joriiy of the House Of Commons. No one
can toresee with clearness what the necessary
results of that treaty may be, but there seems
to be general agreement to the effect that
the peace It secures is only temporary. All
OF the Powers are more or less dissatisfied or
jealous, and in the event of another Eastern
war England will be forced to become party
to the conflict. The possession OF Cyprus
will then be of real value to her.-P LsfgeT
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

The labor outbreak predicted for June
has been postponed until the 18th of Au-
gust, perhaps on account of the weather.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

There are Us, 900 Chinese or the Paci-
ie coast, according to the register of the
San Francisco Chinese Companies.
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A SUDDEN CHAyGE.-After the shower on
Sunday, cooler temperature succeeded at
night, and. on Monday o strong north west
wind sent the mercury down to 72e, aud on
Tuesday morning TO 64o, after being in the
niletIes for more than three weeks. What a
relief and benson to poor swelisring hu,
mahity.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

Hon. d. g. Harris, of ST. Mary's, is
urged as a candidate for Congress in the
9th district. If chosen Mr. Harris would
be an honor to the district.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

Last Sunday was the anniversary of the
first battle of Bull Run, fought Sunday,
July q, 1861. 1t was celebrated at
Providence, r.. |.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

There is a revival in the silk trade in Pat
erson, N. J. Several mills have received
large orders, and the manufacturers say the
prospects Of good fall trade are bright.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

Gen. Grant is reported as saying that
sooner than return to this country to be a
candidate in 1880 for a third term, he
would not return at all.
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THE ORDER OF THE GARTER.-Lord Bea-
consfeld and the Marquis of Salisbury, have
both been invested with the Order OF the Gar
ter. The order originated with Edward the
Third, who, while dancing with the Countess
of Salisbury, observed that indispensable ac-
compartment to ladies' hosiery had fallen to
the floor. Picking up the garter, he observed
the conrtiers smiling at associations they did
not venture TO express, and, restoring to the
countess her property, exclaimed, in French,
EVIL be Ia him that evil thinks From
such trivial incident has originated the
highest order of English Knighthood, and
one which crowned heads have coveted as an
honor. Down to the reign Of Charles the
Second the ribbon, with the Lesser George.
was worn round the neck; the greater George,
or George Proper, being suspended from the
golden collar. The Duchess of Portsmouth.
Nell Gynne, is accredited with introducing
the custom that now prevails of wearing the
ribbon over the left shoulder There are
twenty five knight companions, besides some
extra knights in foreign countries. The
browning reward Of Beaconsfeld's services.
the dnkedom, Ia reserved for the time when,
With increased majority in the House of Com.
mons, after having undergone the ordeal Of
general election, the willy statesman selects
the favorable moment to retire before his
prestige wanes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

We shall have a poorer opinion of the
Gcorgiaus than we have to-day, if they
-Te-eleet Alexander H. Stephens.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

LARGE GANE.-Jesss Manning of this city
killed crane on Wednesday, at Winters
dam, which measured six feet across the wings
and four feet six inches from the bill to the
feet.
ON Thursday of last week, Jeremiah Slorp
killed large hsh hawk on Kneff7s Creek, in
this district. 1t measured seven feet one
inch from tip to tip of the wings, and seven
and one, hall inches from point of beak TO the
back of the head.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

The passport system has been revived
in Germany, SO far as relates to Berlin.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-07-27

THE SUMNER MEETING Of the Carroll Coun-
ty Agricultural Society commences on Tues
day next and closes on Thursday. The 2:29
class, which was kept open until Tuesday
last has been filed. In the 300 class there
are thirteen entries; in the $40 class eight
entries; in the $50 class twelve entries ;
in the 2:S4 class FIVE entries; and in the 2:45
class ten entries. The purses amount to
$1,000 and the liberality of the Society has at
tEacted some very fine horses from New York,
New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Mary.
land and Virginia, and exciting contests are is
expected. The trnok has been placed in ex-
cellent condition, and everything looking to a
season of rare sport has been done By the
Committee in charge of the races. In order
to accommodate all family season tickets have
been issued, at greatly reduced rates. Ex
eursion tickets will be sold from all points
by the Western Maryland Railroad.
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NOTICE.

ET1HE National Greys' Band respectfully
Il offer their services TO the public for Pic
Mics and Social Entertainments, az terms to
suit the times. For further information and
terms apply to J. F. MITFEN,
Band Agent.
Prof T. d. ELLIS, Teacher. july 2O-tf