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in the first district Hon. Daniel NJ.
Henry, Democrat, was re-nominated on
Wednesday. On the same day the Repub-
licans nominated Col. s. A. Graham.
No nomination has been made by the
Republicans in the second district, not
withstanding the fact that the State Cen
trail Committee had issued call, designat-
ing Westminster as the place for holding
the convention. 10 only one county, Ce-
eli, was any action taken, and on Monday
they met and appointed delegates, but they
did not put in an appearance at this place.
In the third district the Republicans
nominated Robert Turner, aud in the
fourth district Col. John C. Holland. Mr..
Turner has declined.
Ia the fifth district Hon. Eli Henkle,
Democrat, was renominated, on Wednes-
day. The Republicans, on the same day,
nominated Col. J. Parran Crane. A heated
discussion followed the introduction of the
resolutions, ia which Dir. C. Irving Ditty
reiterated the charges of fraud and cor
ruption in the primary elections of the
party, and attacked strongly the chairman
of the State executive COMMITTEES.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07
The Lynching of Mike Green.

A dispatch from Upper Marlboro, Prince
Georges county, Nd, dated September 2,
says "A tragic and bloody sequel to the out
rage of Miss Alice Sweeny, of Queen Anne
district, last Monday svening by Nike Green,
colored, took place here last night in the
lynching CT the fiend who committed the as
sault Green was arrested the day following
the rape, and at a preliminary hearing was
fully identified by his victim, notwithstanding
he was perfectly nude at the time of making
the assault. At the time the citizens were
greatly incensed, and could with difficulty
be restrained by Sheriff Wilson from lynching
the hend then and there. Fearing an at
tempt would be made later to secure him, the
Sheriff. with posse of deputies, guarded the
Jail. Friday evening body of men attempt
ed to force an entrance to the Jail, but were
unsuccessful, after which the excitement ap-
peared to die out. About half past seven
o clock last night a mob numbering about
two score armed and masked men forced an
entrance to the Jail, overpowered the guard
and secured the prisoner. With the latter in
their midst they proceeded a mile and a-half
from this town, followed by large crowd.
At the intersection of the Queen Anne road
with Hills lane tall cherry tree stood which
presented all the requirements for a success
full lynching. The negro was powerful man
physically, and, crazed with fright, struggled
fearfully with the mob. They were deter
mined, however, and the rope was adjusted
about his neck after he was bound. Ceasing
for moment his piteous but useless clamor-
ings for mercy, the doomed man acknowledge
ed his guilt As the rope was thrown over
a bough of the tree Green cursed his execu-
TONERS fercely, and varied his blasphemy
with shrieks which could be heard a long
distance. This was cut short by the leader
of the mob, who gave signal, and, drawn
up by the strong, nervous jerks of his execu-
TONERS, the negro was soon suspended be-
tveen heaven and earth. The mob quietly
dispersed after being satisfied that he was
dead, and at o'clock this morning the corpse
was cut down by the coroner.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07
The Yellow Fever.

Il was announced last week that $3.50
had been raised in this city for the benefit
Of those suffering from the yellow fever
scourge in the South. As a special ap-
peal had been made by Hon. Casey Young,
Of Memphis, Tenn, to Hon. Charles B.
Roberts, it was decided that it should be
sent to that city. Col. VIM. A. McKellip
forwarded the money to Mayor Latrobe,
Of Baltimore, with q request to that effect.
As the fever is on the increase, and hun
dreds are dying daily for the want of the
necessaries Of life, those who feel disposed
to contribute anything can do so at this
Office and We will cheerfully forwardit.
The following is the correspondence be-
tween Col McKellip and Mayor LatrObe
WESTMINSTER, Nh, August Both, 1878.
HoS. f. c. LATROBE, Dear Sir:-It affords
me great pleasure 70 be made the medium
through which to send you a draft Of $50 IN
aid of the yellow fever sufferers at Memphis.
1t is proper TO remark that $50 thereof comes
from the offertory solicited by Rev. |. L..
Nicholson in the P. Z. Church Of the Ascen-
sion on Sunday last; while the balance Of 500
is the nett proceeds Of Concert given in
aid Of the sufferers by Miss Emma Steiner,
assisted by number Of young Ladies and
Gentlemen Of your city. Memphis is desig-
mated as the sole beneficiary of this fund,
which We beg may be promptly forwarded,
because there has been special and most
Il q.
Hon. Chas. b. Roberts for help. With the
sincere hope that the seourge, so distressing
and desolating in It's effects, may speedily
abate, and that as long as it lasts and help i
needed our charity may be boundless as their
wants, have the honor to be very respect
fully your obedient servant,
w. A. McKEIIIP.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

EDITORIAL MELANGE.-The yellow fe
yer in the southern cities has not YET
reached its climax. About this time poll
ticians are in labor over congressional
nominations Grain is buoyant and has
a slightly upward tendency. The gold
premium ranges from t to }. The balance
Of trade is still largely in our favor; ex.
ports heavy, imports light. Trade IS i'm
proving, gradually though it be. Foreign
freights are heavy but outward passenger
lists are small. The tide Of travel is now
setting from Europe in this direction; our
twenty thouand gadders abroad are re
turning home There have been more
camp meetings: more excursions; more
people at the seaside; more travel to Eu-
rope, this summer, it is said, than ever
before known. Governor Rice, of Massa
chusetts, is recreant to his duties under
the Constitution, by refusing the surrender
Of Kimpton in obedience to the requisition
of Gov. Wade Hampton, of South Caro-
lima. Ben. Butler is going West; lei
everybody 60 East to keep the earth from
tipping up. Blaine will stump it for the
Republicans in Minnesota; Ben Butler
goes to Indiana for the Greebackers, and
Secretary McCrary for the Republicans iu
Iowa. Democratic Arkansas balances Re
publican Vermont, this week, while Dem
ocratic Wilmington kicks the beam and
causes it to preponderate on the Demo
cratic side. So far so good. The seacoast
watering-places and the Atlantic cities are
infested with swarms Of mosquitoes which
are the subjects of the loudest complaints.
The Treasury order 10 reference to the ex-
change of silver dollars for greenbacks is
limited to sums Of one thousand dollars.
No wonder this coin accumulates In the
Treasury, since the indications appear TO
point to a purpose to keep it from eircula-
ton. Kesrney did not make his debut in
Baltimore on Saturday last, as announced,
but postponed his visit to the 18th inst.
Baltimoreans are more than usually proud
and patriotic on that day, and may accord
Mr.. Kearney respectful hearing, as it is
their peculiar holiday.
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Party Strategy.

After the Congressional elections are
over We shall not hear another word from
the Republicans about the payment of re-
bel claims. Just now there is great ner-
vousness,-real or affected, certainly Of
fected 10 very large degree,-lest the
Democrats should pay these claims. This
charge against Democratic Congressman
is part of their electioneeriug stock in
trade, which they hope viii enable them
to hOodwink the people and secure their
votes at the polls. They undervalue the
public intelligence when they undertake to
impose upon the credulity of the people
in thiswise.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

Maryland Legislature Fifty-twO Years Ago.
The following list of members Of the
Maryland Legislature in 1926, ffty-two
years ago, was furnished to us by Isaac
Winchester, Esq. Of thiscounty. Carroll,
Howard, WicOmico and Garrett counties
had not then been formed, and are not
mentioned in the list
50. Mayy's Counfy.-John T. Hawkins.
John L. Willard, Stephen II. Cough, Richard
Thomas, Esqrs.
Kent County William B. Wilmer, Joseph
Mann, DavidJ Campbell, James Boon, Esqrs
AnHe AT1fadel Coupty.-Charles 4. Stew
art, Wilson j. Compton, Robert W. Kent,
Abner Linthicum, Esqrs.
Calcert County. -Mordecai Smith, John J.
Brooke, Richard Somervell, George Bourne,
Esqrs.
Charles Coataty-John g. Chapman, Thos
Rogerson, John Hughes, Philip King, Esqrs
baltimore Connfy.-Abraham H. Price,
James N. Buchanan, James Turner, James
II. M'Culloh, Esqrs.
Talbot County. Thomas p. Bennett, Ste
phen Reyner, Robert Banning, Spry Denny,
Esqrs.
Somerset County. William Done, Little
ton J. Dennis, Henry Gibbons, Littleton d.
Teaekle, Esqrs.
Dorchester Couaty-John r. Pitt, Briee
]. Goldsborough, Martin l.. Wright, Samuel
Rawley, ESqrs.
Cecil Conuty.-John W. Thomas, Joseph
Harlan, Richard B. Thompson, John S. Mof-
! fit, Esqrs.
Prince Georges County. -WilliamD. Beall.
Edmund B. Duvall, Richard Peach, Benjamin
L. CAN'T, Esqrs.
Cifycf annapolis -Joseph j. Speed, Rich
ard ]. Crabb, Esqrs.
Queen AHne's County-Robert r. Stevens,
James Winchester, Richard Ridgaway, Chas
r. Nicholson, Esqrs.
| Worcester County. = Samuel X. Smith,
John p. Slemaker, George Bishop, Levin
Hitch, Esqrs.
Frederick County.-John G. Cockey, Sam
uel Barnes, Thomas Sappington, William p.
/ Farquhar, Esqrs.
Hartford Coiuty-Thomas Hope, Alexan.
der Norris, Samuel Sutton, James Montgom
cry, Esqrs.
Caroline Co,mty-william NJ. Haricastle,
Robert 7. Keens, Thomas Salisbury, John
Brown, Esqrs.
City Of Bdaimors. S. Tyson. John
Stricken, Esqrs.
/ Washington County.-Thomas B. Hall,
| Robert NJ. Titball, Jonathan Newcomer, VIII
liam II. Fitzhugh, Esqrs.
! Montgomery County.-Edward Hughes, J
p. G. Peter, Wiley james, John w. Lans-
dale, Esqrs.
Ahegany Couaty.-William Ridgely, ia
cob Hoblitzell, William Shaw; Robert Arm
strong, Esqrs-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Woods Meeting at Houcksville, commene.
ing on Saturday, the 18th instant, and eontin
uing the next week every evening, and on
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday there will be
services during the day.
Centenary NJ. Z. Church. September g.
by Pastor, J. d. Still, 1890 a. m, subject,
Three Widows. 7.30 p. m. A Dying King S
Advice.
The new Reformed Church, known as
St. James, four miles from Littlestown. Pa,
viii be dedicated tomorrow, Sunday. Ser,
vices commence at 0, a. M.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

FERTILIzERs.-The time for seeding
wheat is rapidly approaching and as a
matter of course large quantity of ferti-
lizers will be used. Consult the columns
of the ADVOCATE before purchasing, as
several well known articles are advertised.
Our warehousemen will furnish the various
brands at the lowest rates, and give all in
formation concerning them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

Captain r. II. Pratt, Of the T. S. Army, is
in Washington arranging 10 90 to the Sioux
country for the purpose of bringing fifty In
dian children Of both sexes 10 be educated at
the Hampton, Va. Normal aud Agricultural
Institute. A number of young Kiowa and
Comanche women will also be entered at the
same school
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

\ Sure REMEDIAL the present
time when singing insects are numerous
in the country and at the seaside, good
protection against any injurious effect ola
bite or sting is to earry about the person
a snail vial Of hartshorn. \ drop of the
liquid upon the punctured skin would at
once remove all pain, aud render harmless
the injected poison. Instances are re
corded of deaths resulting from the stihgs
of bees and bites of spiders. All risk,
however, can be avoided by the timely APP
plication of this simple and easily obtained
remedy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

At the residence of John II. Jordan. in
Dniontown district, on the LIST inst, Charles
IL. Drach, aged II years, II and days
Near this city, on the oath ult., Margaret
May Myers, aged years l month and II
DAYS.
Near Uniontown, on the Sd inst, Howard
Smith, infant son of Dennis and Mary G.
Cookson, aged months and DAYS.
On the 9th ult., in North Codorus town
ship, Pa, Mr.. Henry Hershey, Sr., aged u
years and months
On the Both ult., at Black Rock, York couu-
ty, Pa, Mary Ann, consort Of Edward j,
Albright, aged q years, months aud II
days.
Recently, near Mansfield, in Richland ooun-
", Ohio, Catharine Shauck, wife Of Henry
Shauok, Esq, formerly Of York county, aged
81 years, ! / months and II days.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07
Frivolity and immortality Of the Daily Press


The great metropolitan dailies, which
erst were accustomed to discuss matters Of
state, and to talk of stocks and bonds aud
the weightier journalistic topics of the
times, have come to reporting the fashions,
the shades of ribbons to b. worn, the latest
styles for dressing the hair, the color of the
hose, and the number Ofbuttons upon the Ia
dies, regulation glove, just like the "Miss
Nancy magazines and the fash society"
namby -pamby soeaklies.
The daily press is also acting the part
of a scavenger, gathering the garbage and
filth from the police records and from the
slums and purlieus of the great cities
Like certain kind of vulture it appears
10 enjoy the foul and the feculent, and to
serve such dainties continually to its rea-
ders, until the moral appetite revolts at
the unsavory feast. Should not public
sentiment set about to reform the daily
press in this particular? Is it not, by
such means, spreading a moral blight
broadcast over the land ?
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

All VIC NAAtutA 0uutt tut AoEANAt NuultNs as a
Court Of Equity.
AUGusT Term, 1873.
Lewis V. Smith VS.. George W. Cook, John
w. Cook, Jesse W. Cook, Frances Anna
Fl. Haines, Henrietta Smith, Francis A. s.
Cook, Alfred p. Cook
WHEREAS, by the decree of the Court,
w passed IN the above cause, on the 9th
day of July, A. ID. 1878, Milton B. Settle,
Esquire, was appointed Trustee to sell the
Real Estate of which Sarah Cook, late of Car
roll county, died seized, and which Is men
toned in the proceedings in this cause, and
on the 23d day of August last flied in the
case bis report OF sale wherein he sets forth
that he has sold the said property to Lewis
v. Smith; and whereas, the said Milton b.
Settle has since the filing of the said report
OF sale, filed his petition in said cause, whereby
he prays to be released and discharged FROM
the further execution of the said trust Now,
therefore, 1t IS ordered this 4th day Of Sep
TENDER, A. ID. 1875, that the parties 10 saidg
cause, and all parties in interest, show cause
on or before the 18th day of October next
whytheprayer of the said petitioner should not
be granted. Provided a copy Of this order
be Published once a week for three successive
weeks in some newspaper published in Carroll
county, on or before the list day of October
next. WN. n. HAYDEN,
Judge Of the Circuit Court.
True e0py,-Test:
sep7-3t FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
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MARRIED.

On August %, at the parsonage, at Spring.
field, by Rev Mr. Beach, Henry Streaker
and Miss Annie Clark, both of this county.
On the LIST inst, at Littlestown, Pa, by
Rev. NJ. J. Alleman, Mr.. George l.. Roller,
OF Heidelberg township, York county, Pa,
and Miss Sydney Humbert, of Silver Run,
this county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

Some of the daily papers of Baltimore
affect a great deal of virtuous indignation
at the lynching of the villain who com
mitted an assault upon Miss Sweeny Of
Prince Georges county, recently. There
is not man among them who would not
have shot him down if similar offence
had been committed upon one of their
own relatives.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

Charles 0'Briep has been arrested in
New York on the charge of being one of
the men who robbed the cashier of Hale's
piano factory of $4,000 in broad daylight,
recently.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

We have just received from the Fashion
and Pattern House, of Philadelphia, a
copy of the Metropolitan Any of our
lady readers DESTROYS of having the latest
fashions will receive the metropolitan .
gratis by sending their address to j. G.
Ramsdell, lib Chestnut Street, Phila-
dclphia, Pa.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

General Butler has opened his personal
campaign for the governorship of Massa-
chus, It's by speech, in which he an
nlunced that at the close of his tenth year
o. service in Congress he would surrender
his commission as a representative.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07
BALTIMORE. August 81. 1878.

Cor. WV. A. McKKLLIP, WESTMINSTER, Mn.
Dear Sir Your letter Of yesterday enclos-
ing check for $50, for the benefit Of the
sufferers from yellow fever at Memphis, was
received to-day, and it gives me great pleas
ure to acknowledge this generous eontribu.
ton by the good people of Westminster and
Carroll county. viii promptly forward the
above sum to the Mayor of Memphis as d.
rected by you. heartily join with you in
the hope that the seourge, which so sorely
afflicts our fellow countrymen of the South,
may be speedily abated, but the accounts OF
the ravages Of the fever represent the distress
and suffering to be great and increasing.
Thanking you and all who contributed to the
amount sent by you, ! am, with high regard,
you robedient servant,
FERDINAND c. LATROBE, Mayor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

Hon. Thomas Swami, in letter adj
dressed to Mayor Latrobe, his son-in law,
declines to be a candidate for Congress
again in the 4th district, and retires after
a service of ten consecutive years in Con-
gress. Since the withdrawal of Governor
Swami it is now conceded the Hon. Robert
NJ. McLane win be nominated by the
Dem ocrats.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

THE subscriber, Trustee, appointed by
Il decree of the Circuit Court of Carroll
county, in equity, casse No. 1911, will offer
at public sale, on the premises, four miles
westward OF Silver Run, in Myers district.
Carroll county, Nd, on
Saturday, the 2Sth day Of September, 1878,
at ? o'clock, p. m, all the Real Estate situa-
ted in Carroll county, Maryland, whereof
certain Samuel Reigel, late of Adams county,
Pa, died seized, containing
Al Acres, 2 Roods & 80 Perches
of land, more or less, situated as aforesaid.
adjoining lands of James Snyder, Stephen
Dixon and others, about one mile from Kline
ielters Mill, and now occupied by John Hull.
Il IS the same land conveyed to said Samuel
Reggie, IN fee simple, by David w. Harner,
trustee, by deed dated June II, 1867
recorded in the Land Records of Carroll
county, in Liber w. A. Mex, No. IS, Folio
"a. DC. About one-half of this land Is in
good Timber. The improve
ments are new Log Dwelling AzslA-A
House, Barn, and other out 80 -
buildings, Orchard, &c. 1t will
be sold clear of the widows dover therein.
It IS good chance for any one desiring
cheap home.
TERNs.-0ne-third of the purchase money
to be paid on the day of sale, or ratification
thereof by the Court; one-third in six. and
one-third in twelve months from the sale. with
interest from the sale, to be secured bv the
notes of the purchaser, with sufficient sure
ties, to be approved by the Trustee.
BENIAH BANKERT, Trustee.
William Brown, Auct'r. sep7-ts
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No 1oo4 FOTrTTY

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Vim. Esler and wife vs. Eliza d. Nicholas,
ct. ais.
ORDERED this 5th day of September. A
" ID. 1878, that the account of the Auditor
filed in this cause be finally ratified and con.
iirmed, unless cause TO the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the oath day Of Sep
TENDER inst provided copy Of this order
be inserted for two successive weeks before
the last named day in some newspaper pub
lished in Carroll county.
FRANK T. SHAW, Clerk.
True eopy,-Test
sep 7.2t FRASK T. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

William Taylor, eolored man, suspected
of the murder Of white girl, was taken from
the Sheriff at Sandusky, Ohio, Wednesday
evening, and hanged by mob.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

Six hundred working men employed by c..
Nugeut & Co., leather manufacturers, of
Newark, n. !, met Wednesday and adopted
resolutions denounciug Dennis Kearney for
assaulting the firm in a speech in Newark last
Monday night.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

Hon. Thomas +. Bayard has consented
to deliver an address before the State
Agricultural Society. This will afford our
citizens an opportunity to hear one of the
best orators in the country, and one of its
foremost aud most respected citizens.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

The Potter Committee is expected to
convene in Washington within the next
two or three weeks. Democratic members
Of the committee assert that by far the
most damaging evidence is still to come.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

A GOOD EDUcATIoN.-The Teachers
Institute having been in session here this
week, the subject of ducation has absorb
ed the attention of many of our citizens
as we'll as of the teachers. The views Of
Edward Everett, which are inserted below
were handed to US by a teacher with words
Of commentator
The late Edward Everett condensed into
single brief paragraph his estimation Of
what constituted good education Here il
is :-"To read the English language we'll
to write with dispatch neat, legible hand
and be master Of the first four rules Of
arithmetic, SO as to dispose at once, with
accuracy, of every question of figure:
which comes up in practice. call this
a good education. And if you add the
ability to write pure, grammatical En-.
glish, / regard it as an excellent education
These are the tools. You can do much with
them, but your are hopeless without them.
They are the foundation and unless you
begin with these, not with fashy attain.
ments, little geology, and all other olo-
gies and osophies, are ostentatious rub
bish."
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

The officers of the British feet, the
English and French Ministers and many
people of distinction, attended brilliant
ball at the Ocean House, Newport, on
Wednesday evening, the proceeds of which
were for the benefit of the Southern suf-
ferers Mr.. Royal Phelps, of New York
entertained Admiral Inglefield the same
evening
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

Two more persons have just died from in
iuries received by the late tornado at Wal
lingford. Conn. making 30 deaths in all.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

A baseball catcher was instantly killed at
Boonville, n. Y. recently by ball that struck
him in the stomach.
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LOOK OUT

John P. Almond, Democrat, was elect
ed mayor in Wilmington, Del. on Tuesday,
Sd inst. by majority of $40 over Charles
Fl. Gallagher, Republican. The new city
council is also Democratic.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

The finest crop Of apples ever produced is
now being gathered in the northern counties
ofPennsylvania.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-09-07

We hear much of the boosted civiliza-
tion of the 10Th century. Nothing more
fOrcibly illustrates the quality of that civ
i.ization than the fact that the world more
readily builds monuments to its warriors,
It's dcstroyers of human life, than to its
bcnclaciols.