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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

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The STATE VS. WESTERN MARYLAND K. Il;
Co.-Tbe trial of the case of the State OF
Maryland VS.. the Western Maryland Railroad
Company took place in the Superior Court,
Baltimore, on the 18th instant. The State
claimed as due it for taxes an aggregate sum
of S6. ass, Al, with interest to September,
1877, and ten per cent. penalty for non-pay-
ment, in all amounting to $3.50 II The
amount of taxes for each year was as follows Oys
From April /, 1872, to December 81, 1872,
on S15O,O17.7l gross receipts, $3.50, OS4; on
1922, 93S. y gross receipts Tor 1910, 81, ,azi
81 Ha on $780, 855s7 gross receipts for
ISIS S1.5O4.1S, and ON $316, 881.37 gross
receipts for 1916, 81, 5844l. A verdict was
given for 81, 859. The charter ofthe Western
Maryland does not contain similar clause Sc 70
that in the charter of the Baltimore and Ohio
and Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balt!-
more railroad companies, exempting their
property in this state.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

HUMoRs OF THE PRESS Somebody
has sent the editor of the Baltimore Daily
Ne,os a valentine, and he is anxious to re-
turn the compliment. He says:
"Whoever sent us by mail those gross carl
catures of editorial eccentricities, will oblige
us by coming to see us. We have present
for them We are meek and lowly and being
smtten upon our nose we would present our
foot to the smiter. If the angels lore cheer
full giver we would have those bright beings
just dote upon us for the future. For we
have champion baseball bat which we wish
to confer-with both hands-on the valentine
sender. Not that we are mad, oh, no! No
body pays any attention to the fools, who take
such contemplate means to vent their vulgar
malice No, indeed In the most emphatic
language of the crushed tragedan, ''we rather
like it." What do we care for a cross eyed
profile with a nose like western ham?
What do we care for a jackass head on PAIR
of blue legs. We smile at the fools who
bought and sent them, and we have present
for the shark who made US pay extra postage
to get his vindictive piece of impertinence.
We choose him for our favorite valentine and
wi sh to caress him. He shall have the champ
ion baseball bat all to himself, if he will call
for it. We will confer it on him. We yearn
to bestow it with all our might"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

The Maryland Republican says ''our
State Militia is a great deal more orna-
mental than useful" 1t was neither orna-
mental nor useful, when juking through
the streets of Baltimore in July last, to
avoid the brick bats of the mob.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

Tho United States Senate, on Saturday
morning, passed the Silver bill, with num-
erous amendments, by 2 vote Of 4s to Fl,
and then, after having 'beep 10 c0setjiEnggous
session for seyeptecp hours, adjourned pm
til Monday. The bill then went back to
the House for concurrence or Ronconcur-
renee in the Senate amendments.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

What would the average journalist do
without the Lord-Hic affair, the silver
discussion, the Eastern question and the
Louisiana Returning Board ? Congress
and the different State Legislatures have
been almost lost sight of.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

A heavy rain fell throughout California on
Saturday and Sunday. All the rivers in the
State were greatly flooded Tuesday, the Sac
rimento being higher than was ever before
known. Railroad travel was interrupted or
stopped in different directions Throughout
the Sacramento and other valleys, the tracks
being inundated, and many of the bridges
carried away. The water was feet deem ON
the track of the Placeryille and Sacramento
Railroad, south of Chico. In jackson, Am
ador county, half the Chinese quarter has
been swept away, with loss of nine lives.
High winds prevailed, and church in St.
Helena, Napa county, was blown down on
Sunday night.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

The fool-killer has been very remiss in
his duties. A man in New York chal-
lenges any man in America to smoking
bout for wager of $500 or $1,000, he
having smoked 100 cigars in twenty-three
hours, and says he can beat that.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

According to Canadian version Of the
fishery outrages in Fortune Bay, Newfound-
land, telegraphed from Halifax, they were
caused by zeal for the observance of the Sab
bath. From this account it appears that on
Sunday, the 9th ult., several American crews
succeeded in hauling several hundred barrels
of herring at Anderson Cove. "The people
turned out en- masse to prevent a violation of
the Sabbath, and cut the nets, traps and
seines into pieces, shooting seines on Sunday
being against the law. The fishermen, in
stead of referring to the authorities, took the
matter into their own hands"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
Law for any Emergency.

Grant always managed to get an opinion
from his Attorney General on measures of
doubtful authority, in accordance with his
own, or in accordance with the require
ments of the party policy chalked out for
him by those who controlled his Admins
tration. But Hayes has not been so for
tunate, or rather, the party has not been
so fortunate under Hayes. Attorney
General Devens is said to have decided
that there is no ground for Federal inter
ference in the Louisiana cases against the
Returning Board. He had previously
decided against the arrest of the Sheriff of
New Orleans by the U. S. Marshal, when
some of the Returning Board took shelter
in the Custom House. Who doubts that
under Grant Williams would have given
an opinion in favor of interference, and that
Grant would have sustained it by the
army? Following the behests Of an IN
scrupulous party dictation constitutes one
of the blacklist stains upon the history of
his Administration signalized as it was by
a contempt for the requirements of law, or
straining and comforting it, through his
Attorney General, so as to subserve his
ends, or whatever purpose his party lead
ers had in view.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
Election Notice.

HNHE members of the Farmers Mutual Fire
Il Insurance Company of Dug Hill, are
hereby notified that the annual Election will
be held in the Office of said Company, in
Manchester, on the 10th day of March, next,
(being the third Saturday, between the hours
of 10 o'clock, A. NJ. and P. M, to elect II
Directors to serve said Company the ensuing
year.
FRANCIS WARNER,
feb Z3-ot Secretary
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

President Hayes has appointed Hon.
Robert M. McLane and DIR. Thomas Fl.
Buckler, Honorary Commissioners, to rep
resent the State of Maryland at the Paris
International Exposition.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

We are indebted to Hon. Charles B.
Roberts, for copy of the AMERICAN Al
MANAc for 1873, byA. R. SpoFord, Lii
brarian Of Congress. 1t is acknowledged
to be the most complete and comprehen-
sive publication upon political and financial
statistics ever issued from the American
press. II is indeed TREASURY Of facts, }"
no where else accessible to the public 10
such convenient form
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

The friends of the ADVOCATE can do
good turn for it by mentioning the
paper to their neighbors and requesting
them to subscribe. Our ambition is to
publish the best rural paper in the State.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
Public Sale Of Personal Property,

TTHE subscriber, as Administrator of FL
II hanan Stoutfer, deceased, will offer at
public sale, in New Windsor, on TUESDAY,
MARCH 5, 1878, at u o'clock, NJ, all the
Household Furniture, Young Black Horse,
stylish driver, gentle and sound In every re-
spect l share Of stock in the Town Hall Of
New Windsor, 10 shares stock in the l.. &
N. w. Turnpike Co., Falling Top Buggy,
Sleigh and Bells, Harness, Saddle aad Bride.
JOS. A. STOUFFER,
feb 23-2t Administrator
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
THE ECLIPSE


DOR Driving Grain Separators, Cotton
~ Gins, Sawmills, Printing Presses, Ma
chine Shops, Factories, Mills, etc.
FIRST GLASS, durable, powerful, easily
managed, steady in motion. FULLY IMPROVED
and universally recommended by customers.
FIRST PREMIUMS at all State Fairs
where exhibited, and numerous County Fairs.
Diploma, Medal and Award at Centennial,
and BEST RESULTS at Great Field Trial.
CHEAPEST ENGINE for quality and
amount of power. Send particulars of your
wants and receive prompt reply. Catalogue,
Centennial Judges Reports, and Testimo
mails, if desired. FRICk d CO.,
Waynesboro', Franklin Co., Pa.
feb 23-9m
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
STOLEN.

ON Thursday night, February DIST, from
~ the stable Of Nimrod Gardner, deceased j,
on Deer Park read, 8 miles south Of West
minister, light bay horse, years old, with
all four legs white nearly to the knees, and
white face. Any information Of him win Be
thankfully received by his owner.
Fl. D0RSY NORRIS,
feb 2s-St* Eldersburg, Carroll Co.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
AT PRIVATE SALE.

A beautiful and frst-class
"A Farm, located two miles A<%N9 ~ +
north of Westminster, the lflIS
county seat Of Carroll county, W
Nd, III acres, lays level, easy to coITivaTe.
well improved in every respect; the House
and Barn are large and in complete order !;
also every. other building necessary on good
farm in good order. Its proximity to the
county seat and railroad makes it desirable in
every respect, and it viii be sold low and on
easy terms For further information yrite OF
call on JOHN II. BOWERS
febl6-St Westminster, Carroll CO., Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
A Valuable Property for Sale.

A VALUABLE BUTCHER STAND in
IA Wakefield, Carroll coun
ty, Md, consisting of an i'm AMNAA-A
proved two-story Frame Dwell t .sE -
ling with summer kitchen, and
bake oven near the door, also wood shed,
hog pen, carriage house and stabling for
horses and COWS, with a slaughter house, ice
house, refrigerator, and smoke house, in good
condition. This property will be offered at
public sale on SATURDAY, 10th of MARCH.
If not sold it will be for rent.
feb 23-9t VIM. A. NORRIS.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, having entered
into law partnership with his brother in
Washington, has offered his $50, 1000 house
at Peoria, Illinois, for sale.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
GENERAL REPAIR SHOP

LEAVING opened Shop next to Gebr.s
Ii Warehouse, the subscriber offers his
services to the. people of Westminster and
vicinity, for the repair Of Locks. Guns.
Knives Scissors, Tinware, &c. &c. Stoves
repaired and put up. Furniture repaired and
renewed. General Jobbing of an kinds
promptly attended to. Your patronage Is
respectfully solicited. 'f''''sS =
feb l6-Sm JOHN L. FABER, Jr.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

Pifty-three Republican members of the
Louisiana Legislature have signed an APP
peal for Executive clemepcy Oh behalf of
Anderson.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

A disgraeefpl AFFAIR OCCURRED at Princeton
College on Mopday 9igit 4 party Of fresh
men Suffered the sophm pres Fqbf9; 6vefpow-
cred two Of them, bound Them 10 eljaifs,
shaved their beads and left them tied. Other
sophoinores followed the retreating freshmen.
shots were fred and Albert H. Atterburv. Of
Trenton, N. j., one Of the sophomores, was
wounded in the thigh.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

The PRATT MONUMENT.-This act of
supreme legislative folly and extravaganza
Is about to be cousummated The monu-
ment is to be of Egyptian marble, twenty
two feet high on base six feet broad, the
upper part to consist Of cupola surmount-
ed by an urn and supported upon four
columns; the front wili bs 0rnamented with
life-si1e bust of tho deceased, cost three
thousand dollarz
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
SALE
LEASEHOLD PROPERTY,

PY virtue of power of sale contained in
ID Mortgage from Amos Williams to
Henrietta NJ. Miller and Delilah W. Miller,
dated April 10th, 1871, and recorded among
the Real Estate Mortgage Records of Carroll
county, in Liber j. B. B. No. 5, Folio 449,
&C., the undersigned, Mortgages, will offer at
Public Sale, on the premises now occupied
by the said Amos Williams, in Manchester,
Carroll county, Maryland, on
Saturday, the 9th day Of april, 1878,
at one o'clock, P. NJ, the two Lots or parcels
of land in the said Mortgage mentioned and
described, being distinguished on plat made
for the Trustees of the United Brethren
Church in Manchester, by numbers and B.
Each containing One Quarter of an Acre of
Ground, more or less, and lying contiguous.
The improvements thereon consist ola newly
built two story Brick Dwelling 4 ex-o
House, with Cellar, Kitchen, k4GAA4S
Wood House, Smoke House, MI lsII4Gl,-
Frame Stable, Corn House, s@4@ssse==zz-=sss-:===-
Hog House, well of water with pump near
the house, Garden, &c. This property is
subject to ground rent of 81 per annum.
Terms of sale,-Cash.
HENRIETTA NJ. MILLER,
DELILAH w. MILLER,
Mortgages.
Smith & McKelEip, Solicitors. feb 28-5t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

A bill has been brought forward to
abolish the State Fishery Board and to in
vest the control of the oyster police in the
Board of Public Works.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

1t is announced that Mr.. Hale, Of
Maine, is about to break with the Admin
istration. All hail, Mr.. Hale.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
The War Outlook,
The New York correspondent of the
PHILADELPHIA Ledqer, of Thursday, says:

The cablegrams from the war quarter are
looked upon as less reassuring than those OF
Wednesday. The announcement from Berlin
that the Russians are concentrating $1,000
men in Roumania, together with the despatch
of the British channel fleet from Gibraltar
eastward, are not considered good auguries of
peaceful intentions At any rate, that is the
way the spectators in breadstufs at the Ex-
change look upon it, and they reason that
prices ought to go higher accordingly. Fri
days dispatches were more pacific.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Methodist Protestant Chuch-Rev. DIR.
Switzerland breaches morrow Sunday at
1O4, a. M, and 7, p. M, instead of y, as
heretofore. Fourth Quarterly Lovefeast at
%, D. m.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

Requiem masses for the deceased Pope
were celebrated in the cathedral in Bal
timore and various churches of Washington
and other cities on Monday. Archbishop
Gibbons officiated in the Baltimore Cathe-
dral. The services in Annapolis were attend
ed by Governor Carroll, and several officers
of the Naval Academy, the Naval Academy
bend performing sacred music
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
NO. 1920 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
Nicholas Benson, Mortgage, VS.. William S.
Gambler and Wife, Mortgagors.
ORDERED this 10th day of February, A.
" D. 1873, that the account of the Audi
tor filed in this cause be finally ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the contrary there
of be shown on or before the 18th day of
March, next. Provided copy of this order
be inserted for two successive weeks before
the last mentioned day in some newspaper
published in Carroll county.
FRANK I. SHAW, Clerk.
True copy,-Test
feb 28-2t Frank t. SHAW, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

The Baltimore Telegram wants gram
marian to parse an involved sentence In
one of our local items, which was received
from a correspondent just as we were go
ing to press, and had no time to rewrite it,
That is not all the Telegram wants. 1t
wants geographer to teach it the geogra-
ply of its own State. 1t places Port De-
post in Hartford county, and Carroll county
in "the Eastern Eden, along with the East
ern Shore counties 1t also says its cir
culation extends Hfrom California to Maine
and New Hampshire to Texas" rather
odd sort of boundary. 1t wants, besides,
or rather needs, the virtue of common
honesty, for Immediately above the article
first named, in its editorial columns, is an
article entitled "a POLITICAL STRAW"
copied from the AoUocdte without credit,
thus palming off upon its readers the la
bors of others as its own Plagiarism is
not at all creditable, especially in metro
politan journal.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

We are indebted to the members Of the
Legislature from this county for copies of
the daily journal, important bills. &c. for
which we tender our thanks
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

B6 Those who desire to purchase Real
Estate or Personal Property should con-
suit The advertising columns Of this paper.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
The Silver Bill passed on Thursday and
now goes to the President.

The report from Europe that all the treaty
Powers have agreed to hold conference at
Baden Baden, to make or ratify terms of
peace between Russia and Turkey, holds forth
the promise of peace between Russia and
Great Britain. The withdrawal of the Brit
ish feet from the immediate neighborhood of
Constantinople, and the signs that are now
given of Russia's intention not to provoke
quarrel by tho occupation of Gallipoli or
Eopstsntinople ip forpp, also encourage the
hope that the Eastern question will not re-
qulFe another war for its settlement. The
old German watering place, Baden Baden,
should prove q good place for the meet
ing Of the conference; 1t Is practically neutral
ground, and has all the appointments without
the population Of a city Of the frst-class,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
For the Democratic Adoocate.
The Late Valentine Party.

MEssRs EDIToRs. As you and all of your
readers we'll know, there comes time, once
| year, which is known as St. Valentine S
day. We do not propose to give an account
| of the origin of the day nor the custom of
sending Valentines of every style, shape and
color. Nor do we intend to quarrel with
those who consider all this as foolishness and
something not to be encouraged by sensible
people Oh /! no. We are quite willing for
them to have their opinion, but at the same
time we will endeavor to show that St. Val
entine is not myth, and that Madame Val
entine and Cupid are real, living, acting be-
ings. More than week ago, While certain
gentlemen were performing their daily duties,
they were suddenly stopped by the trusty
messenger of their master, who in dignifed
silence handed each one a small note, which
read as follows:
Sir.-St. Valentine sends greetings to his
faithful subjects and commands their presence
at his Mystic Court at the witching hour
'swhen twilight lets her curtain down and pins
it with star"
St. Valentines Heralds-Ladies of the
Addison. Madame Valentine-Miss NJ. B.
Shellman.
Translation of the above Meet at Mrs.
Shellman's, Thursday, February 18th, 1878,
at d, p. m.
Such peremptory oruerS coulu not De dlso
beyed, and at the appointed hour they found
themselves on the way to the trysting place.
After awaiting the arrival of the ladies for
some time, the door opened, and Madame
Valentine appeared in full costume, match
maker in the true sense of the word; her
dress trimmed with little Cupids and hearts,
each one, we suppose, representing some
human heart which she has broken. She
then proceeded to introduce the assembled
multitude of young men to the mysteries of
"Cupid's Junk Shop;'' the ladies having
Judge from the following placard occupying
prominent place:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23

4 isEga brick warehouse in Savannah, con-
tanning 5000 bales of cotton, was destroyed
by an incendiafy lire on Sunday night. Four
thousand bales Of cotton were destroyed, the
Eepaipder saved in a damaged condition.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
WANTED TO RENT

a House or part Of a House suitable for 4
- small family. Apply at this office.
feble-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1878-02-23
DIED.

Deaths Eee-TriOutss Poetry &C., Fire Cents per line.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-03-07
A Joke that Kicked.

Some practical jokes act on the
joker like rusty gun. One night
Il smart young man, who lives in
a certain city, found toad hop
ping around in the garden. and
thought it would be a capital ike
to put it in the table drawer and
let it hop out suddenly and fright
Ell his wife. Before he closed
the drawer be was called into an
ajoiuirg room, and forgot oil a
bout the toad. which, during the
night, hoped out upon the h)or,
and, crawling into vacant boot,
passed pleasant night in it. The
ut xt morning the household was
Mortified by shrieks OF masculine
distress, and an old woman Oh the
other side of the street, going
home from market, was knocked
nearly senseless by flying boot
that came crashing through the
front window. The smart man
said this custom of playing prac~
tical jokes on people was as dan
gerous as it was foolish, and if he
ever caught anybody tooiing
round his boots again with toaGs,
or anything else, he would teach
them a salutary lesson.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-03-07
Harper's Magazine.

Harper's for March opens
with an elegantly illustrated
and a very entertaining article
on Estate and Society of Wash
Iington." The first of a series
of papers on "Old Flemish
Masters" is an ably written
sketch of one of the oldest and
greatest of them, "Quentin Mat
sys," illustrated with fac-simi-
les of several Of his most adj
mira BILE works. Another paper
of especial interest is that
treating of '.Fret Saving and
Wood Carving" with a long
list of fine illustrations. These
two are supplemented by clev-
er essay, historical and artistic,
on "Venetian Tapestries"
There are several more chap
ters each of the two serials,
Mcleod OF Dare, and "Ihe
Ret urn of the Native;;" and
two excellent short stories, 'FThe
Squire's Conversion "and"Match
es Mofganatic." Two other IL
lustrated articles-one of them
entitled "Summcr Schools"
giving an account of the man.
ner in which certain amateur
scientific exploring expeditions
are conducted; and the other q
description of "Grand Manon
Island and Passamaquoddy
Bay" and vicinity. "Some Un-
Letters of Washing
t ton," with fac-similes, part sec
ond of GA Glimpse at Some of
Our Charities" GA Trial of
with the able and
elegant Easy Chair articles, and
several illustrated poems, ETC.,
conclude the number.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1878-03-07
For the Fayetteville Observer.
ACROSTIC.

More pure than gems of olympian stream
Inclining to good, of beauties the queen
Seductive her charms, as poets young
dream,
Supremely beloved, is the maid Of my
theme.
Myriads Of beauties both east and west,
OF goodness srd virtue supremely blest ;
Lauded by admiriug poets grand,
Loved and adored BY gorgeous bands;
In all the throng that have seen
Eternaliy she must reign supreme.
Through this gloomy world her pathway
lies,
A beacon pointing to the skies;
Yes, truly she rcigns the queen Of my breast,
Long may she live, the purest. the best;
Onward and upward 10 higher renowr,
Reserved for the brightest, the purest crown.
Georges Store, Tenn, Feb. q.