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to the Board is $4,000 year,
DR.. G. w. Chancellor being the only paid Of
fcer Of the board.
In the House, on Tuesday, Mr.. George H.
Williams, of Baltimore county. offered an or
der that the United States Senator about TO
be chosen shall when elected be declared to
have accepted the office upon pledge that
he will do everything in his power to procure
an early resumption of specie payments, OPP
pose any efforts to initiate the currency and
assist all legislation tending TO its diminution,
and also that he will oppose the Bland silver
bill, and any coinage of silver of less value
than the gold standard. 1t was referred to
the Committee on Federal Relations.
The Legislature took another vote on
Wednesday for United States Senator, Mr..
Vandiver first withdrawing the name of Mr..
McLane. Dennis received 30 votes, STEINER
IS, Groome 12 and Thomas 10. The rest of
the candidates received from one to six votes
each. There was no election. Messrs.
Stump, Vandiver and Scarboro voted for
Judge Stump and VIM. G. Scott for Thomas.
Initiatory steps were taken in the
House by Mr.. Burt, of Baltimore city, in re-
gard to the default of the Tidewater and Sus-
quehanna Canal Company to pay the interest
on the mortgage due to the State, 100000 a
year.
Mr.. Stump presented the petition of Har-
riet Gray for pension.
The Speaker appointed as the special com,
mittee on fish culture, called for by the re.
port of the committee to distribute the Gov.
errors message, Mess,s. Vandiver, Touch,
stone, Fooks, Campbell and Massey.
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Reported for The -Agis Dc latelligencer.
Deer Creek Farmers Club.

This Club met at the residence of r. Harris
Archer, on Saturday, January 18th, 1873 All
except three of the active members were pres
ent, and of the invited guests and honorary MEM
bers there were present Judge Frederick Stump,
r. b. Mccoy, S. NJ Lee, Garrett Amos, Geo. L..
VanBibber j. M. Street, Dr. w. w. yrdin, DR..
James NJ. Magraw, DR.. h. ii Archer, George
Finney, Dr. George Archer, s. w. Barnes, j. l..
Barnes and Thomas Jeffrey.
The committee to solicit subscriptions for th,
proposed narrow-gauge railroad from the Sus-
quehanna river to Bel Air, asked, through S. b
Silver, further time, which was granted, and the
committee requested to report at the next meet
ing.
The COMMITTEE on Public Roads, made report
through their chairman, r. Harris Archer, favor.
ing the contract system but opposing any larger
appropriations on the roads than are now paid
for their repair. The committee were directed
to ascertain whether OF not the present road law
would permit such a system. If not they were
instructed to memorabilia the Legislature for
law authorizing the establishment of the contract
SYSTEM
The committee appointed on criticism of Mr..
Archer's farm and farm buildings made a very
favorable report. They commended his tenant
Is. Johnson very highly for the manner in which
he kept the premises, and the fine condition of
his stock. The water arrangements were con-
sdered excellent. They consist of cistern nm
der the bridge-way of the barn, with flow of
water to the barn-yard and bedrooms. A cheap
and efficient ice.house filled with ice, under the
carriage house, was attentively considered. The
house is unnel-shaped and thus requires no wall
or supports of any kind to prevent the earth
from caving in Mr. Archer stated that the cost
of digging it was only S., and it kept ice 10 the
best manner.
MIR. Archer's farm, taking it altogether, is one
of the best in the county, as may be inferred
from the fact that he receives an annual rent of
81 300 year for it, and the tenant is amply re.
paid for his outlay and work. 1t is in splendid
condition, and produces large crops.
The question discussed was as follows: ITO
what extent should free public instruction be
afforded at the expense of the taxpayers!"
There was free interchange of views, a ma
jority of the members taking the ground that |
good English education, fitting student for
any ordinary business pursuit, is all that should |
he provided by the public, and that If parents |
desired classical or more finished educations for |
their children they should be at the expense |
thereof themselves. The granting of special
appropriations to high schools, academies and
colleges was dlsapproved.
The next meeting of the Club will take place
at Mr.. Johns H. Janney's on Saturday, February
10th.
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$145,S50

The chairman, Mr.. Archer, stated that the
total amount subscribed was $145, $50, and
that about $4,000 were yet required before
the Directors would be authorized to begin
the road lie was ready TO receive any
proposition looking 10 the prosecution of the
work, and suggested that the canvassers be
sent back to solicit subscriptions, or that the
needed amount be raised on the spot.
On motion of Mr.. Grafton n special com.
mittee, consisting of Nathan Grafton, VIM. H.
Waters, c. J. Moore and E c. Price, was ap-
pointed to canvass among the persons pres
ent and in the town Of Bel Air, to make up
the deficiency, and in the meantime the meet
ing adjourned for one hour.
Upon re-assembling the committee report
ed that they had secured subscriptions
amounting to $1,400, making the sum tots,
$141,25O, 1t was thought that the amoun,
required could be raised among those pres
ent, and accordingly canvassipg commenced
in an active and vigorous manner
Col. E. II. Webster was called upon for a
speech, but instead oftelling his hearers what
they knew already that the railroad would
enhance the value oftheir farms, tighten their
labors, give them Il wider range of markets
for their produce, and furnish employment to
thousands of worthy men, he proceeded in n
practical and pointed manner to urge those
present to increase their subscriptions, and
set the example by increasing his own. Un-
der the influence of his earnest exhortations,
one after an another came forward and put
down their names, and in short time the
required amount, $150,0OO was, subscribed
The announcement was received with APP
plause and those who had unselfishly deyo-
ed so much time and labor to the cause, for
months past, felt that burden was lifted from
their shoulders.
On motion of John II. Spicer, vote of
thanks to Col. Webster for his successful eff
fort, was passed, and the meeting adjourned.
Under the agreement upon which the sub
scrptions were taken, the Directors are now
authorized to have II survey made, locate the
road secure the right of way and commence
grading. They will hold meeting at Bar
NUNS Hotel, Baltimore, on Tuesday, Janu-
AIRY 22d.
The Directors are VIM. H. Waters, Presi-
dent, Stevenson Archer and E. Stanley Rog-
crs, of Hartford county; ex-G0v. A. W. Brad
ford, Jas. l.. Sutton and Philip T. George Of
Baltimore county; Foulk Jones, of York
county.
The road may now he regarded as reason.
ably certain 10 be made, provided the right
Of way is freely given, and no unforeseen oh.
s'acles are intcrposed A great deal more
money will he needed, however, and the
friends of the road should not relax their eff.
forts in its hrhalf H. will strain every nerve
to complete il, but the spirit displayed nj the
meeting ON Wednesday showed that it can
he done Continue the good work and sue.
cess will crown your abOrs.
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Notice to Collectors

ME County Commissioners of Hartford
= county hereby notify Tax Collectors
Tor the several districts that they must COM
ply with the provisions of Subsection 3.
Chapter 1926 of the Public Local Laws relat,
ing to Hartford county. The section is as
follows: 10 a'
III Shall be the duty of the several collec-
LOTS OF taxes to pay over under oath 10 the
treasurer OF the State of Maryland, and TO
lhe treasurer OF the respective counties, or to
return under oath to the County Commits
sloheis Oh me rective counties where there
Is no county treasurer, on the first Tuesday
OF July next, after said taxes are nloced in
their hands for collection, and on the fret
tuesday in each and every October January,
April, July, and thereafter, the amount col,
lected by them, until the collections are com
pIeleu ana on failure to make such quarter
~ payments or returns, the DELINQUENT col
leclor may be removed by the County Com
missloners, and ut the end of the time herein
allowed for the collections aforesaid Inv snd
collectors, they and each ofthem shall maLeto
the county treasurer, or to the County Com
mlssloners, where there is no county lreosur-
er, a iull and complete return, under oath of
lhe whole amount of taxes collected by them
curing the year, and on failure to comnlete
Wlthln eighteen months from the day and
"'n' VI ieS0i'inS salu TAX fOr collection the
collecllon and return of the whole amount
thereof to the State Treasurer and to the
county treasurer or the County Commission
ers, or their order respectively, except such
sums as the County Commissioners, upon the
examination of the returns of said collection.
may determine to be and to hive been I'M.
colleclable; their bonds shall be liable for
the me, and the County Commissioners
shall cause suit 10 be brought on the bonds
given Tor the county taxes, and the Comp
troller may cause suit to be brought on the
bonds given for Stale taxes to the next Term
OF the Circuit Court thereafter and the said
Court is hereby authorized and required upon
motion OF the attorney of said Commissioners
or the attorney of the State, after no.
tIce to said collectors and their surelies. To
take Judgment without stay Of execution for
such amounts as may be found due by them
Tor non payment or settlement of said taxes.
and the amount of said judgment shall be
collected within ninety days thereafter; nor
shall any case be postponed beyond the term
OF the said Circuit Court in which such ac-
ton may be brought, as hereinfore prescrib-
ed"
BY order of the Board,
JAMES A. FULTON,
Janis Clerk.
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In the Senate, last Friday, Mr.. Stump, Of
Hartford, obtained leave to INTRODUCES bill to
amend the net of 1868 relating to justices OF
the peace. Under the present law iudg.
M Mt by n magistrate must be recorded and
execution issued before it becomes lien upon
real estate Mr. Stump proposes TO make
the recording Of the judgment suflicicn, to
constitute it "A lien, without the additional
issue of an execution.
In the House Mr.. Vandiver from the
special committee to distribute the Governors
Message, made q report distributing the diff
ierent subjects referred to in the message to
the appropriate committees.
Mr.. Scott, of the committee on rules, made
II report recommending the adoption Of the
rues of the last House, with few amend
ments and the report was adopted.
Mr.. Scott was also granted leave TO intro.
duce bill to amend the law relating to
licenses for The sale of liquors in Hartford
county, which was referred to the Hartford
county delegations Mr. Scott proposes to nut
Hartford county on the same footing will,
Other counties as 10 the rates of license. II
is not proposed to change the requirement Of
petition by neighbors before license is grant
cd.
John Milroy was elected Police Commits.
sioner of Baltimore city for six years.
Senator Bannon, on Tuesday, moved to
repeal the law establishing the Board OF
Health He sharply criticised Dr. Chanoel-
lor's report on the prisons and almshouses Of
the State. and said various counties in the
State had been slandered in its pages. The
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.-
MARS M OONS.

When the telegraph announced the discovery
by Prof. Hall that our neighboring planet had
two satellites and the dispatch was read the mex
morning at ten thousand American breakfast
tables, what think you was the effect upon the
hearers? Some colloquy similar to the follow
ing was sure to occur: "Mars has two moons.
hey? Pass me the milk, Kitty. Strange, isn't
1t, that astronomers never saw them before, An
other chop, please. | wonder what they'll dis
cover next These corn cakes are excellent
WHAT'S the latest from Europey" We have be-
come so accustomed to startling discoveries and
announcements, that we take them as a matter
of course. Even truth must appear in flaming
colors to make herself seen. The virtues of Dr..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant
Purgative Pellets have been tested in ten thous-
and households, whose inmates will tell you that
they consider the discovery and introduction of
these remedies of far greater Importance to the
world than the moons of Mars.
SHLPlL4N, H., J,tne 1871, 1876.
DR.. r. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. Y.
Dear Si,-Last fall our daughter-aged 1S-
was fast sinking with consumption. Different
physicians had pronounced her case incurable,-
l obtained one-half dozen bottles of your Gold
en- Medical Discovery. She commenced i'm
proving at once, and is now as hardy as pine
knot.
Yours, respectfully,
REV. ISAAC N AUGUSTINE
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JarrettSyilIe Items.

The Lyceum here has not been as well at
ended as in previous wi nters, but there was
quite an interesting debate last Monday
night, on the question, Resotued, THAT pur-
sui: affords more pleasure to the mind than
possession" II was argued in the aflirma
tive by Geo. A. Cairnes, JAS e. Deets and
DIR. M. l.. jarrett, the negative being sus-
tanned by Rev T. NJ. Cathcart, Rev. j. w.
Steele and p. F. Clary. Decision in favor of
the negative.
Rev. L. F. Jarrett, of the Evangelical
Church, was visited one day last week by
the members of his Church at Good Win, and
his harder was filled with good thing, that
satisfy the appetite. MIR. J. is greatly beloved
by his people
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HISTORY OF MARYLAND-We have re-
ceived from the publishers, Messrs. Kelly,
Piet Il Co, of Baltimore, a "History of Mary
land, prepared for the use of schools and
Academies. By William Hand Browne and
j. Thomas Scharf" The names of the au-
thors of this volume is Il sufficient endorse
ment of its accuracy and value, and an ex-
animation of its pages confirms the good
opinion inspired by the title-page Begin
ming with the events preceding and leading
to the landing of the colonists from the Ark
and the Dove in ST. Mary's county in 1854,
the work gives clear, succinct and graphic
history of Maryland down to the riots of July,
1877. Its value is enhanced by chronology
ical table, which will he found convenient
for ready reference a list the proprietary,
royal and State Govern ors, closing with the
Constitution Cfthe State. The work is print
ed in large clear type and is well illustrated.
Mr. Browne is a graceful, polished writer,
and no man in the State, perhaps has un-
earthed sQ'much of the forgotten history of
our State as Mr.. Scharf Altogether these
gentlemen have made volume of rare e2-
cellence.
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The Railroad Meeting on Wednesday.

The meeting of subscribers and others in
terested in the construction of the Baltimore
and Delta narrow gauge railroad, in Bel Air.
on Wednesday, the 10th inst, was the largest
and most important railroad meeting ever
held here York county was represented by
Foulk Jones, S. G. Boyd,J Park Wiley and
John s. McIlvan; Baltimore county by
James L. Sutton, Robert Dilworth and others,
while the entire section of Hartford county
through which the road is expected 10 pass
was represented by prominent and influential
citizens.
Hon. Henry w. Archer was called TO the
chair, and Jos. Nj. Street, appointed Secreta-
ry. VIM Fl. Waters, President of the Com
pany, read the reports of the canvassers, MS
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MOEFET. Suddenly, of heart disease
on Sunday morning, January 18th, 1878, near
Fountain Green, Mrs. ANNIE M. MOFFET
wife Of William Moffet
CATHCART.-Suddenly, on January IS,
1878, at her son-in-law's No 1913 Division
street, Mrs. RUTH CATHCART, aged ~
years, of Hartford county.
RODHAM.-At her residence. near Falls
ton, on Friday, December 2Sth 1877, RACH-
Ell RODHAM, wife of William Rodham, in
the list year of her age.
REASIN.-At Chenille, on January nth,
1878, after lingering illness, MATILDA
REASlN, wife ofJames p. Reasn, in her 10th
year.
CONROY.-Near Ho,ewell, December
10Th, 1877, Mrs. SARAH CONROY, in the
18th year of her age.
She was an exemplary character, and from
extreme suffering in her last illness longed to
feel the dart of Death. Thus are passing away
those who have fingered out more than their
three-score years and ten.
KEEN.-On the Sd inst, at the residence
OF her sister, Priscilla Bowman, Miss MARY
KEEN, aged nincty-two years, lacking
twenty-five days.
ohc leaNcs large circle OF relations and
friends, to whom she was very dear-she ha wing
six sisters and three brothers, all of whom raised
large families. She devoted great portion of
her life to the nursing care of those brothers.
and sisters children, aud her affection for them
and her extreme kindness to them have rendered
her near and dear, Though now themselves
advanced in years. to them The reyered name of
Aunt Polly is still familiar us in days OF yore.
During her life she was devoted to Christianity,
and her last words were in praise to her Creator
There is weeping on earth for the lost,
There is bowling in grief to the ground
But rejoicing aud praise mid the sanctiiied host,
For spirit in Paradise found!
Ih@ugh brightness has passed from the earth,
Yet star is newborn in the sky,
And soul hath gone home to The land of its
birth,
Where are pleasures and fuilness of ioy.
And new harp is strung, and new song is
given,
10 the breezes that floats DER the gardens of
Heaven!
w. S. b.
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THE POLITICAL SLATE.-The Annapolis
correspondent of the Baltimore San writes
as follows:
"lt is said however, under all this, that it
was long ago settled that Mr. Milroy was to
succeed MIR. Gilmor as police commissioner,
Governor Groome to be Senator in place of
DIR. Dennis, while Hon. Henry w. Archer, of
Hartford, is the favored rs prantas next Gov
ernor, and that when it comes around for n
successor to Senator Whyte, Mr.. German
will be put forward as the man preferred.
Possibly the programme could be extended,
but as part of the slate has been verified, it
will be interesting to watch events and see if
the writing remains for the rest Ofcourse
there are many contingencies always in par.
ties, as there will be other interests and in6i.
viduals struggling to get to the front, but at
this time the only doubt among the slate
makers is whether Mr.. German is to be the
future candidate for Governor and Mr.. Ar
cher the candidate for next Senator from the
western Shore, or, as stated above, vice ver-
sa.'
MIR. Archer's superior ability and high
personal character would make him conspic-
uous in the United States Senate, or as Gov
ernor lie would be one of whom MARYLAND
might be proud. In his hands the interests of
the people of the State would be safe.
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ADJUSTMENT OFLtIS

CBtce Of tile Mutual Fire Insurance
Company IN Hartford County,,
BEL AIR, January 10th, 1878.
\ Office is hereby given that the Execu-
~ 1--WE Committee of the Board of Direc.
'ofs OF ms Company will meet at this office
on THURSDAY, January gath 1873 at IN
O'clock, A, NJ, to adjust the losses of the
Hestry of Trinity Church and of Solomon
Wetherill
.,o w. Ii. DALLAM,
J'"lo Secretary.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
TNHlS IS TO GIVE NOTICE that the
L subscriber has obtained from the Regis.
ler OF wis OF Hartford county, Md, Letters
vi Administration on the personal estate of
FRANKLIN H. McCOURTNEY,
late of Hartford county, deceased. Ali per-
sons having claims against said deceased are
hereby notified To exhibit the same, with the
legal vouchers thereof, on or before the
18Th day Of January, 1870,
or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate.
All persons indebted TO said estate are re.
ques'ed to make immediate payment
Given under my hand and seal, this 10th
Gay OF January, 1878.
SAMUEL o. McCOURTNEY,
JUNO Administrator.
MOTTO TO CREDITORS,
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE. that The
a subscriber m.; has Obtained from the Regis
Ter OF Wills of Hartford county, Md, Letters
OF Administration on The personal estate of
ROBERT HUTCHINSON,
late OF Hartford county, deceased. All per.
sons having claims against said deceased are
hereby notified to exhibit the same, with the
legal vouchers thereof. on or before the
l5M day Of January, 1879,
or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate
ALI persons indebted TO said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment.
GiVen under my hand and seal, this 18th
day of January, 1878.
WILLIAM HUTCHINSON,
Jahlo,ot Administrator.
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The Frederick Citizen says: "NIr Muir
ry Vandver, of Hartford county, is justly re-
gardcd as one ofthe most popular and active
members of the present House of Delegates.
He is known among his intimate friends, as
the 'Havre dc Grace blonde"
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The New York World thinks the only
way President Hayes could be ousted from
office would be by impeachment. If that
were successful Vice-Presldent Wheeler
would take his place. Between Hayes and
Wheeler, large majority would prefer the
former
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NJ A r r | Il d.

WARD-SMITH,-In Dublin, by Rev. ].
Fl. Lennon, on Sunday, December 30th, 1877,
SAMUEL WARD, of Darlington, to Miss
LIZZIE SMITH, of Havre de Grace.
Observation-Disclosures the
Goth of December, 1877, in Bel Air, ty Rev.
DR.. F. Swentzell, ARTHUR B. HEND Err
SON, Of Baltimore, and Miss EMMA F.
TOWNSLEY, of Hartford county, Md
Baltimore papers please copy]
ALEXANDER--DE Won the
10th of January, 1878, in Providence Church.
by Rev. Dr. F. Swentzell, JOHN ]. NJ.
ALEXANDER and MOLLlE E. DEN
BOW both of Hartford county, Md
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THE UNITED STATES SENAToRsHIP.-
Both Houses of the Legislature, under the
requirements of the Constitution, on Tuesday
proceeded TO vote for United States Sena-
tor to take the place of Senator Dennis.
The first ballot was as follows:
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-Messrs VIM. J. Graham and Z. h. Pratt
have purchased an interest in the Presbyterian
Weekly, heretofore published in Baltimore
city by Morrison & Co, Rev George Morri-
sion retaining the chief editorship. The
Presbyterian Weekly is spirited and enter
tanning religious paper, devoted to the inter-
ess Of the Presbyterian church.
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Frank Battee, blind convict at the
Maryland Penitentiary, under sentence of
ten years for chopping Fanny Ccle with
Ratchet in 1872, and who, last September, at
tempted to murder fellow convict, and fail
ing in that cut his own throat, died last Sat
urday night from the effects the selfinfict.
ed injury.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

Z We will publish business notices in this
column, not displayed, for cents per line
for the first Insertion, and cents per line
for each subsequent insertion-seven words
to count line. No advertisement inser-
ted as above unless prepaid.
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The Baltimore Bee has changed Its name
to the Morning Herald, preserving, at the
same time, its recognized features as a live
ly, enterprising daily paper, containing all
the news in condensed and attractive form
all for the modest sum of one cent day.
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.9y- For Salc.-A quantity of good oak wood,
which will be delivered in Bel Air at So per cord
Charles Hall. ianlS-2t
~ j. NJ. Herrmans Premium Flour forsale:
also Sausage aud Oysters, by &. r. Holdings
worth, Fallston. ian1S.4t