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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21
THE CHRISTMAS BELLS.

Harkl the bells of Christmas ringing!
All abroad their echoes hingingl
Wider still, and wider winging
On the waste of wintry air
On their solemn, swift vibrations,
RAPTURE, rapture through the nations!
Rapture, till their glad pulsations.
Million blissful bosoms share!
Every bell to every hammer
Answers with joyous clamor-
Answers, till from out the glamor
Of the ages far and dim,
Till from Bethlehem's stable lowly,
Fair as moonrise, open slowly,
CLEANS of radiance, pure and holy,
Down the Frightening centuries swim.
Then the bells ring fine and tender;
And from out that far off splendor,
Yelled in light no dreams could lend her,
Lo, the virgin mother mild;
Pale from guiltless pain unspoken;
Calm in faiths deep trust unbroken;.
Bright with heavens unconscious token,
Bends above her wonderous child
Still the bells ring, softly, sweetly,
Mingling all their chimes so meetly,
TRACING all my soul completely,
Till the rosy clouds divide;
And DER Bethlehem's mountains hoary
Bursts strange celestial glory,
Swels sweet, seraphic story,
Trembling Der the pastures wide!
Glory! gloryl God descending,
WEEDS with man in bliss unending!
Hank the ecstatic choirs attending
Snite their Tyres with tempest sound.
Shout Old Discords reign is riven
Peace on earth good will is given
Shout the Joy through highest heaven,
Make the crystal spheres resound
Earth's sad walls of woe and wrangling,
Like wild bells in night storms Jangllng,
Now their Earring tones untanglIng
In some deep, harmonious rhyme
Touched by loves own hand supernal,
Hush their dissonance internal,
Catch the rhythmic march eternal,
Throbbing through the pulse of time.
Lo, the babe, where glad they found him
By the chrismal light that crowned himl
See the shaggy shepherds round him,
Round his manager, kneeling lowl
See the startled Magi speeding,
Priest and scribe their record reading,
Graft and hate each omen needing,
Brooding swift the direful blowl
Vain the wrath of kings conspiring;
Vain the malice demons firing;
On the nations, long desiring,
Lo, at last, the Day-star shinesf
Earth shall bless the hour that bore him;
Unborn empires fall before him,
Unknown chimes and tribes adore him
In ten thousand tongues and shrines.
Hank, the Christmas bells, resounding,
Earth's old jargon all confounding!
Round the world their tumult bounding,
Spreads Emmanuels matchless famel
Million hands their offerings bringing,
Million hearts around him clinging,
Million tongues hosanna singing,
Swell the honors of his name!
Crown him, monarchs, seers and sagest
Crown him, bards in deathless pages
Crown him, king of all the agesl
Let the mighty anthem rise!
Hank the crash of tuneful noises
Hank the children's thrilling voices
Hark the world in song rejoices,
Till the chorus shakes the skies
Living Christ, DER sin victorious,
Dying Lamb, all meritorious,
Rising God, forever glorious,
Take our songs and hearts we pray.
May we, Thee by faith deserving,
On Thy death for life relying,
Rise to rapture never dying,
Rise with Thee in endless day?
WatersUitle, Dec. 18th, 1878.
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MURPHY g. CO.'S
CHEAP UPSTAIRS BOOKSTORE,
1872 West Baltimore Street,
dec 2l-2t Baltimore.
Notice to Creditors.

TIME undersigned, having settled in the
Il Orphans Court of Carroll county an
account of the personal estate of
CHARES w. HOOD,
deceased, and ascertained the balance in his
hands for distribution, according to law,
among the creditors of said deceased, hereby
gives notice to said creditors to file their
claims against said deceased, legally anthem
ticated, with the Register of Wills, for Car
roll county, on or before the 18th day of Jan
uary, 1879, preparatory to distribution of
the assets of said personal estate, to be made
amongst said creditors, under the direction of
the Orphans Court of Carroll county, on the
2lst day of January, 1879.
After the final ratification of said distribu.
ton by the Orphans Court aforesaid, the
undersigned will be prepared to pay to each
of the aforesaid creditors their respective
dividends according to said distribution.
J. OLIVER WADLOW,
dec 21-4t Administrator.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21
RELIGIoUs NOTICES.

There will be services at Centenary M. g.:
Church, tomorrow, 22d, at 1890 a. m. and
ZOO D. M; also Christmas morning at lO;SO,
conducted by the Tastor, who hopes to be
well enough for all The occasions. All are
invited to . comfortable church.
rreparetnry Service at 81. Faul's Reformed
Church this eyeEing, Saturday. at o'clock.
Holy Communion at 10, q. M. to morrow
Rev. e. e. Higbee, D. D., President OF Mer-
cersburg College, win preach at both services
Me,hodIst Protestant Church, Rev. DR..
gontherlands Pastor. 10 morrow, SUNDAY 70.
p lss Talking about Him. p. m, ssThe
Shadow Of Great Rock. ?
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Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscr-
IN Der has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Carroll county Letters of Admins
tration on the personal estate of
JOHN MEYERS, of David,
late of said county, deceased. All per-
ons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated TO the
subscriber on or before the 10th day of July,
1879; they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate. Those indebt.
ed are requested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 10th day of
December, 1878.
WILLIAM MEYER,
dec 21-4t Administrator.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21

The Secretary of the Treasury has author.
lied the payment of the January interest on
the public debt, without rebate in coin or cur
rency, at the option of the holder. The Sec
Rotary issued call Wednesday, for the $10,-
998, loo of Five.tweRty cansels of 1866, being
the residue of These bonds outstanding, net
included in the previous calls.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21

The British iron screw steamer Katie, from
Galveston for Havre, with 1902 bales Of cot
ton, struck reef near Hamilton, Bermuda,
on The LIST inst. She was taken off badly dam
aged, and towed into Tuckerstown Bay,
where she was beached and 100 bales of cot
ton were taken out. She has SINCE disap-
peared, and Is supposed to have slid into
deep water and sunk,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21

On the first page, this week, will be
Sound two interesting and scasonable sto-
ries, three pieces of poetry, the First Nan
tucket Tea Party, and Il variety of mis-
ceiIaneous articles On the fourth page
Christmas Night in the Quarters, and The
Backlog or Uncle Ned's Little Game,
two descriptive pieces of poetry.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21
Stockholders. Meeting.

a General Meeting of the Stockholders OF
IA the Carroll County Agricultural Society,
as provided by the Charter, will be held at
the Court House, on Monday, the oh day %
January, 1879, at 10 o. clock, a. m, for the
purpose of electing officers for the ensuing
year. A full attendance is requested as busi
ness of Importance will be brought before the
meeting. By order,
GEO. w. MATTHEW'S,
dec 7-te Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21
Dog-gerel.

The Hanover Citizen had dog,
1t was a setter gyp;
1t pulled the staple from the log,
And away it did slip.
1t wandered away on Monday last
No longer fingers nigh
And now the EDITORS pleasures past,
And huge tears dim his eye.
The loving canine, about two feet high;
White spots on legs and face;
With double nose and clear keen eye
Wanders about in space.
Kind reader, if you find that setter gyp,
On your place rover,
Take It to No. Z, Baltimore street,
In the town of Hanover.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21

Gold sold at par for greenbacks in the
gold room. New York. on Tuesday, having
been the first time since the suspension of
specie payments on January 18th, 1862.
Since that time gold has sold as high as
2.85, on the 18th of July, 1864
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21
ELECTION NOTICE.

Farmers and Mechanics National Bank !
of Westminster.
Westminster, Md, Dec. 9th, 1878. ,
TIME Stockholders of this Bank are hereby
Il notified that an election for Five Direc-
tors to manage the affairs of the Bank for the
ensuing year will be held at the Banking
House, on the Second Tuesday, being the l4ts
day of January, 1879, between the hours OF
IL, M, and o'clock, p. m.
w. A. CUNNINGHAM,
dec 7-5t Cashier.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21

a Westminster banker said, recently,
that, on the FIRST Of January we should all
wakoup and find resumption fait accomplii,
withort a shock, or jar, or any commotion,
and wonder that it had been SO easily ac-
complished, even while We slept.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21
MARRIED.

On the 18th instant, at the parsonage OF St.
Paurs Reformed Church, this city, by, Rev.
]. G. Moss, Mr.. Alfred P. Yingling and Miss
Sarah Little, both of this county.
On the 18th inst, by Rev. Jacob Secher,
Mr.. Edward II. Leese and Miss Nellie G.
Brilliant, both of this county.
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GOODS
AT

AT
n Nhe Cheapest Dry Good Store in
w estminster- and be convinced
Where every article is guaranteed, and
livery customer is dealt with on the square.
IT ookl Black Cashmeres reduced from
IL S1.25 to 81, extra width
7 ookl Black Alpacas reduced from zoe. to
II 25c. and cheaper.
Cure in every yard, in color and quality,
& measure guaranteed.
bargains in White and Grey Blankets, Lap
Dobes and Comforters. Cassimeres re.
IL duced from 75c. to SOC.
Our Canton Flannels, at all prices, can't
" be beaten.
HNake look, before purchasing, at our
Il stock of Dry Goods and Notions.
III oliday Goodsl Holiday GoodsI cheap,
ii and complete line of
Everything to make up first class
Detail Dry Goods and Notion House.
Very Respectfully,
7. w. WELLS & BRO.
bT@German spoken. dec 14-tf
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Notice to Creditors.

NO. 1884 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
George a. Flickinger and Charles Fair,
Trustees, VS.. Thomas Angel and Adelaide
B. Angel, his wife.
NOTICE is hereby given to allthe credi-
IN tors of Thomas Angel who were such
prior to the 28d of May, 1878, the date of the
deed of trust in the above cause, to file their
claims, duly proven and authenticated, with
the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Carroll
county, on or before the 18th day of Febru-
airy, A. D. 1879.
]. J. BAUMGARTNER, JR.s
dec l4.4t Auditor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21

Another cheerful aud newsy letter from
chesapeake" our esteemed Baltimore
will be found in this issue.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21
ELECTION NOTICE,

HNHE members ofthe Mutual Fire Insurance
Il Company Of Carroll county are request
ed 10 meet at their Office, in Westminster, on
Monday, the 9th day Of January, 1879, for
the purpose Of elecsing Ten Directors to serve
for one year. The election will take place
between the hours of 10 o'clock, q. ms and
2 p. m. By order,
dec 2I-8t Secretary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21

The baroness Rurdett Coutts is interesting
herself in gathering clothing and money for
the relief Of one huHdred thousand fugitiyes
who have been driven to constantinople from
the districts devastated by the late war In
Turkey.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21

4Fuss and Feather" gave Gen. Scott
his quieius. liking Of the Bnlgarians'
will be apt to squelch the third term as
pirations Of Grant
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21
For the Democratic Advocate.

PRoBLEM.-There are three balls whose di.
ameters are respectively in, in, 5 in; re-
quired the diameter Of ball of the same
material, which weighs as much as the three.
Manchester, NoU. "a, 1878. @.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21
Business Locals.
FARMERS AND OTHERS,

FARMERS AND UTHERS.
Purchase Revolver for your families and
teach them how to use it, so that they can
protect themselves from tramps and other
marauders during your absence from home,
at the Yellow Cigar Store.
REDUCTION OF PRICES.
On and after this date I will cut Hair for
Is cents, Dyeing Moustaches Is cents, Sham
pooling Is cents, Shaving 10 cents.
John Gerke.
Cheapest Queensware in the county, at Prin-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21

NO. 1847 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County, as a
Court of Equity.
Harrison H. Lammotte VS.. Edward Wink,
Daniel Wink
ORDERED this Goth day of December, A.
" D. 1873, that the sale made and reported
by Harrison 81. Lammotte, mortgage, in pur-
suance and by virtue of the power of sale con-
tanned in the mortgage in the proceedings in
this cause mentioned, be ratified and con-
frmed, unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the 22d day of January
next; provided copy of this order be inser-
county once in each Of three successive weeks
before the 14th day of January next.
The report states the amount of sale to be
1891. FRANK Z. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy,-Test:
dec 21-3t FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21

The Columbus, Ohio. Herald says that,
some time ago, a girl in paper mill in Del
NH, Carroll county, that State, found among
the waste paper couple Of $50 bills; The
nroprietors took them from her and kept
them. She sued, and got judgement below,
recently affirmed by the Supreme Court,
which held that the purchase Of waste paper
did not give the purchaser right to unknown
yaluables found in it as against the finder.
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Notice to Creditors.

THIS is to give notice that the subscriber
l. hath obtained from the Orphans Court
of Carroll county, Maryland, letters of ad
ministration on the personal estate of
KEBEcCA GERNAND,
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
scriber on or before the 10th day of July,
next; they may otherwise by law be ex-
Guided from all benefit of said estate Those
indebted are requested to make immediate
payment
Given under my hand this 10Th day Of De-
cember, in the year eighteen hundred and sew
enty-eight.
EDWIN K. GERNAND,
dec 21-4k Administrator.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21

Judah, not Judea, Brother Cole. The
Union must brush up its acquaintance with
scripture, or else abstain from scripture
quotations.
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Election of Directors.

Union National Bank of Westminster,
December 5, 1873.
A n Election for Ten Directors for this
"A Bank win be held on Tuesday, The nm
day Of JanadTY, 1879, between the hours Of
IL o clock, A. M. and II o'clock, n. Of sand
day, at said Bank ]. w. Herring,
dec Ito Cashier.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21

The Republican Senate is at its old
game of blocking the retrcnchment of the
Democratic House. The House reduces
the expenditures and the Senate restores
them to the appropriation bills.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21

Rollin Starks pleaded guilty at Sandy Hill,
n. Y, Tuesday, to charge of attempting tc
wreck railroad train, and was sentenced to
four years and SIX months impFisanmrnt IN
the penitentiary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21

The ELEVENTH CENsUs.-The Joint
Committee on the census of 1880, are con-
sidering that subject. The committee will
prepare bill to provide for the manner of
taking it, The way in which the census
is to be taken and the recommendations
of the committee are of the highest i'm
portance from a political point of view.
The greatest increase of population during
the past ten years has been in the South
and West. In some of the Northern States
there has been a decrease in the popula-
ton. The committee will of course either
recommend an increase of the quota of
population for representation in Congress,
or an increase of members Of the House,
or both. There are at present 292 Rep
resentatives Previous to the taking of
the tenth census there were only 242 men,
bers of the House 1t is believed that if
an increase of members is agreed upon
there will be in the neighborhoed of three
hundred aud thirty Representatives in Con-
gross in 1882, number altogether too
great for the proper and speedy dispatch
of public business. 1t would be far better,
we think, that the quota of population
should be increased, rather than to increase
the present number of representatives.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21

Specie payments have been resumed in
New York two weeks before the time fixed
by act of Congress for such resumption,
for on Tuesday Government notes were at
par with gold f5r the first time in sixteen
years, since january 18th, 1862. 1t APP
pears now that resumption can be accom-
plished by the simple display of public
faith in the fact that the Governments
promise, SO long unful6lled, is now "as
good as gold"
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Here is the notice the editor sends us for
publication:
STRAY DoG.-A valuable setter gyp; of a
light red color; about two feet high, with
small white spots on legs and face, strayed
away on Monday afternoon last. A suitable
reward will be paid for the recovery Of the
animal if left at No. Z, Baltimore st. Hano-
YER. Pa.
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EsTRAY NOTICE.

State of Maryland, Carroll County, tO-,cit
T hereby certify that on this 10th day of
l. December, 1878, before me, the subscri.
Der, Justice of the Peace Of the State, in and
for the county aforesaid, personally appeared
Henry Wine, and made oathin due form of law,
that on or aboutthe 10th dayofO October, 1878, he
found trespassing on his premises, >FA
q bull about two years old, of " B
brown color, with white spots on Ill
the head and sides. Given under my hand,
JACOB P. BALTOZER, J. P.
The owner of the said bull is hereby re-
quested to come forward, prove property, pay
charges and take him away.
HENRY WINE,
Residing about three-quarters of mile from
Hofse. S Mill, Manchester district.
1. tf-3t%
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AN IMPROVED BREED OF Cows.-A special
dispatch, on the 21st inst, from Taylorstown,
Pa, to the Philadelphia Press, says "A COW
a few miles from Wheeling, w. Va, owned
by Robert Hall. farmer, gave birth tp fifty
calves, ranging IN size from rats to opossums.
The COW died shortly after giving birth to the
calves.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21

WarreB S. Waite, prominent citizen of
Toledo, Ohio, rose from his bed on Tuesday
night and climbed TO the roof Of his house,
from which he fell to the ground, distance
Of forty feet, and was killed. 1t is supposed
that his case was one of somnambulism.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-12-21

Gov. Hampton is recovering from hia crit.
sical condition consequent upon the ampuia-
ton Of bis leg.
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Near New Windsor, on the 18th inst, John
Weaver, aged rs years and % days.
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The King of the Bulgarians will be a
trump card for 1880, mebbe.
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RESOURCES.

State of Maryland, County of Carroll, IS:
I,JW. Herring, Cashier of the above-named bank,
do solemnly swear that the above statement is true
to the best of my knowledge and belief
J. W. Herring, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day
of December, 1878.
Correct-Attest:
]. HENRY HOPPER
D. H. SHRIVER, Directors.
WILLIAM REESE
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Report of the Condition

Ofhe Union National Bank Of Westminster,
at Westminster, in the State Of Maryland,
at the close of business, December 9th, 1878.
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BUSINESS | BUSINESS | /
Town & County Property at Private Sale.

DOTH small and large Farms, at prices to
ID suit the times. Farms for FiEst Glass
Tenants Wanted; also White female help, in
one case middle aged woman preferred.
Want to purchase a small cheap Town Prop
erty by colored man of small family.
Apply at the Intelligence and Land Office
Of GEO. w. MATTHEWS,
Next door to the Office fl. Henry Hoppe,
Esq, Westminster, Md. dec 21-St