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Paradise Items.
ACCIDENT.

ACCIDENT.
George Strickland, colored, while handling
hay at the warehouse of Barnes ~ Archer, Glen
Cove, fell from bale of hay to the floor, strik-
ing his head and producing conclusion Of the
BRAIN Fortunately DR.. r. ii. Archer was pres
ent and kindly rendered efficient service. The
injured man is now rapidly convaescing.
BUSINESS.
The recent rains have set in motion the mill
wheels and Mr.. Suppers is rapidly grinding flint
while David McNutt is running the bark mill to
its utmost capacity. The store keepers on Para
disc Corner are making their lay out for Christ
mas and the small boy with bag of bones and
broken pillow shares may be daily seen vending
his way to the place where the shooting cracker
most chcaply aboundeth.
CHURCH AFFAIRS.
Franklin Church and Sunday School are in
prosperous condition.
The lecture season has commenced with q
Temperance lecture by Mrs. Deyo, to be follow
ed with lecture by Rev. H. Boggs, on "Woman's
Part in the Battle of Life" Mr.. Boggs' lecture
is to be given on the 18th of December and will
be largely attended. Mr.. Boggs is general
favorite, and as an eloquent and fluent speaker
has few equals.
HEALTH ITEMS.
Mr.. Hiram Klair, a worthy farmer and kind
neighbor, is lying ill with complication of
diseases. Mr.. James r. Smith, our enterprising
and genial young store keeper, is also ill with
pneumonia. FERGUS,
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Aberdeen Notes.

Our chief topic of interest has been the assault
on Mr.. W. G. Clark, on Wednesday of last week.
Mr.. Clark is an old gentleman who carries on
shoemakers shop here, and resides with his son-in-
law, at the postofice. On the night in question he
closed his shop about IL o'clock and started home.
On the way some one attacked him with heavy
club, a piece of an ordinary fork handle, about
three feet in length, with heavy iron ferule on
the end-a rather dangerous weapon. The first
blow knocked him to his knees, and his assaiant
then tried to secure his pocket-book but Mr. Clark
had on a closey-buttoned apron, which foiled this
attempt. He was then struck again, the third
hurt, but is around as usual. He is without
enemies and the object of the assault was probably
robbery. Mr.. Clark was unable to identify.his as
sailant. The owner of the fork handle will oblige
the public II he will call at the postofice and
identify his property, as it may furnish clue to
the won .d-be murderer.
The Jewens-Jones wedding came off at Bush
Chapel, Thursday evening according to pro-
gramme, including a rather noisy serenade: OF
course the groom looked happy and the bride
lovely. May they live long and be happy.
Protracted meeting at the NJ. L. Church, South
continues, with increasing interest. That at Gar
one of the most successful for years at that place
The exhibition of the NJ. f.. Church Sunday
Sshool vii take place on Tuesday EVENING Dec
Proceeds for the benefit of the school,
The Lyceum record for the week is short. At
Aberdeen on Tuesday evening there was no meet
ing, audience deserving the speakers and going to
church instead. This ends the attempt to organ
ze society here for this year. Religion of course
is preferable to intelligence.
AT Boothby Hill on Thursday evening, the
question SHOULD Chinese immigration be prohib-
ited?' was discussed by George G. Airey, Robert
Finney and VIM: =. Baker in the affirmative, and
]. A. Calhoun and Jas. II. Chesney in the negative.
Messrs. John Finney, Osborn and Coae, Judges.
Decision in the affirmative.
That unsubstantial ghost, the I'd District Teach
ers Association, will try to matoralze at Aber-
deem, on Saturday, Dec goth. Please keep it be-
fore the teachers If this meeting is no more sue
cessfu than the previous ones have been it will be
the last one. MERCURY.
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Our Washington Letter,

WASHINGTON, ID. u, dec. 3th, 1879.
Washington is feeling the effect of the exodus
of negroes from the South. Those from North
Carolina pass through this city. They are without
money or comfortable clothing. There are about
one hundred of them here now living upon chart
ty and waiting until they shall be furnished free
transportation to Indiana. One cannot help Won
season. Indeed the movement is doubtless po-
litical one, managed in the supposed interest of
the Radical party in Indiana. If its effect there
is not exactly contrary to what its promoters an
ticipate, am much mistaken.
The holiday adjournment will probably be as
early, as Monday, the 18th, which will give the
adelphia on the 10th. This is the wish of Senator
Cameron, and his winning ways have often secur-
ed an adjournment whether for the promotion of
his own matrimonial scheme or for the benefit of
a horse race This time, however, no serious dam
age will be done, for, despite reports to the con-
trary, the Committee ON Appropriations of the
House will have no bills fully prepared before the
holiday recess 1t was believed in the star of last
evening that the Pension and one otherappropria-
ton bill would be ready this week, but the report
of the Commissioner of Pensions is still in the
hands of the printer.
penses seems to be more earnestly discussed than
usual among members, and the delay in reporting
the bills is result of that fact. 1t is still doubt
full if a majority of members of either House can
be held together in an effort to save from twenty
to forty millions during the next fiscal year. But
the attempt will be made
Yesterday the Senate Judiciary Committee re-
ported unanimously in favor of confirming the
nomination of Secretary McCrary as Judge of a
U. S. Court. 1t is gratifying fact that noisy OPP
position to Mr.. McCrary did not cause Democratic
Senators to take partisan view of the situation.
They voted as one would expect such men as
Thurman, l}ayard, Mcdonald, Garland and Lamar
to vote with regard only to the personal and
professional fitness of the nominee. In saying
this do not lose sight of the fact any more than
those Senators did, that the political course of
Secretary McCrary has been such as all patriotic
men hope will be felt hereafter to have been repre-
hensible. His confirmation by the Senate is GER
tain.
Yesterday the New York Tribune gave up two
columns or so to discussion of Maine political
affairs Such words as fraud" theft" &c.
were sprinkled through the article literally. To
judge from ralical politicians here and the press
elsewhere, one would believe that Gov. Garcelon
was tampering with the official returns and pre-
pairing to certify to lie. The design, of course,
is to brighten the Governor and Council, and
create feeling to affect next years election.
HILTON.
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MARRIED.

GRAFTON-THOMAS.- 23d, 1879
by Rev. w. f. Livingston, RICHARD +. GRAF
TON and Miss LAVINIE THOMPSON, all of
Hartford county, Md.
PYLE-EVERETT.-De 4th, 1879, by
Rev. w. f. Livingston, j. HUDSON PYLE and
Miss HESTER EVERETT, all of Hartford coun-
ty, Md.
NORRIS-TIPTON.-O October 2Sth, by
Rev. Mr. James, of Baltimore, JAMES s. NOR
RIS to ALICE E., daughter of j. w. Upton, all
of Hartford county.
W-SAPPINGTON.-O Wednes-
day, December Sd, at Grace Memorial P. T..
Church, Darlington, BY Rev. E. A. Colburn,
REV. VIM. BRAYSHAW, JR., of Hartford coun-
ty, formerly of Howard county, to Miss FLOR
ENCE SAPPINGTON, of Darlington, daughter
of the late DIR. John Sappington.
ZINKHAM-FAGER.- November Goth,
1879, by Rev. l.. Dice, JOHN w. ZINKHANf
and Miss MAGGIE j. EAGER, of Hartford coun-
ty Md
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Senator Bayard's resolution to deprive
the greenback dollar of its legal tender quail
ties has acted like bomb shell in the Repub-
lican camp. The Eastern Republicans hest
tate to endorse it, fearing that their Western
brethren will take offence, and they are also
afraid to oppose it, because by so doing they
will go against the feelings and wishes of the
capitalists and business men of the East
deep sea. In the meantime Senator Bayard
has gained n wonderful prestige, and if he
keeps on showing that he is match for the
Republicans in craftsmanship and political
sagacity, he will be difficult to beat for the
Presidential nomination.
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Darlington Notes.

RAIN.
After long and severe drought we were visit
ed by fine rain, last Saturday. The old saying
"You never miss the water till the well runs
dry" is realized by many here at present.
RELIGIOUS.
On Sunday last Rev. Dr. Nelson preached in
Grace Memorial Church. His sermon, which
was an excellent one, was from Romans 18th
chapter, 4th verse: whatsoever things were
written aforetime were written for our learning !;
that we through patience and comfort of the
Scriptures might have hope"
CONCERT.
The d. Y. NJ. Troupe will give one of their
grand concerts, in Hanson's Hall, Churchville,
on Friday evening, December 18th. If it should
rain the concert will be postponed until the fol-
lowing Tuesday. VAN WINKLE
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The Ute Indians are willing to surrender
the twelve Indians alleged to have been con-
cerned in the murder of Indian Agent Meek
err on condition that the said Indians be taken
to Washington for trial. Chief Ouray, who
has been friendly to the whites, says his peo-
pie can not have fair trial in Colorado-a
circumstance altogether probable. Secretary
Schurz has ordered General Hatch to receive
the surrender of the Indians, with the under
standing that they will be granted fair trial
by military commission outside of Colorado
and New Mexico.
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What the Tax Payers Have Done.
The Baltimore American saws:

luo odltuuulc hHtIfCuN says.
Major A. M Hancock, of Hartford county,
and chairman of the Tax Payers Committee
of that county, was in the city yesterday, and
spoke in glowing terms of the work accom-
plished by the Tax Payers organization in
that section of the State. AS a result of their
labors, five men who had previously served
as tax collectors have been indicted by the
grand jury, and the county commissioners
were compelled to abolish the office of treas
urer, who received a percentage on the
money he handled, and to place the duties OF
the Office into the hands of their clerk He
states that, with single exception, this work
was accomplished by number of active Re-
publicans, who took charge of it with vigor
and energy, and reached this result The
genera committee authorized to prepare the
draft of a petition to the Legislature for legs.
lation to reform abuses, will demand the re-
peal of the present tobacco inspection laws
the reduction of salaries and abolition OF
sinecures, strict compliance with the law by
clerks of courts as regards the return of fees
in excess of their salaries to the Legislature
and other matters likely TO result to the
benefit of the State.
With all due Difference for the gentleman
who furnished the above for the local col,
umns of the Baltimore american, we would
remark, that it is assuming rather too much
to say, that through the instrumentality Of
the "Tax Payers Organization" the Grand
Jury indicted the defaulting tax collect.
ors, or that the County Commissioners
abolished the separate office of Treasurer
and imposes the duties of that position
on the Clerk. AS regards the Grand
Jury, from the material that body was com
posed of we know no outside influences O
any kind directed its action. Its members
were sworn to perform their duty, without
being swayed by any feelings of "fear, favor
or partiality," and they did it. The same
can be said of the Board of County Commits
sioners. They were elected as Democrats
to administer the affairs of the County with
judicious economy, and they intend doing SO
All necessary measures looking to proper
economy in the administration of our State
and county matters, as well as the eradication
of all abuses, must come from the Legislature
fore the Democratic party is entirely respon
sible to the people of the State that efiicien
laws should be enacted directed to this wis,
end, The people of the State may rest assur
ed that the Legislature will not shirk this re
sponsibility, and its action will be because it:
party demands it and not through the efforts
of self-constituted reformers-so called-whc
would wish to delude the public by asserting
that through the exertions of "active Repub
leans" an era ofeconomy was about to dawn
upon the State.
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DEATH FROM HEART DIsEAsE.-Mrs. Eliza G.
Hopkins, widow of the late John w. Hopkins
died unexpectedly, at the residence of her son
Frank Hopkins, near Darlington, on the I'd in
slant Mrs Hopkins had not been very well
and one of the neighbors calling to see her
found her breathing heavily. A physician was
sent for, but before he arrived she had expired
1t is supposed that her death was caused by
heart disease. She was rs years of age.
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AN ATTEMPT AT HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-On
Thursday night of last week, at Aberdeen, as Mr..
william c. Clark was going from his shoemak-
ers shop to the store of his sonin-law, Mr.. James
GALLON, he was attacked by aman with club,
who struck him several times about the head
and tried to put his hand in his pocket for the
purpose of robbing him. Mr.. Clark's shoemak-
er's apron prevented the robber from readily find
ing the pocket and when he shouted for help
the fellow ran of. Mr.. Clark's injuries are not
serious
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1t is reported in Washington that Mr..
Tilden is preparing paper for publication in
which he will withdraw from the candidacy
for the Presidency in 1880 in favor of Speak
er Samuel j. Randall. The Democratic par
ty might 60 farther and fare worse than by ac-
cepting Mr.. Randall. He has shown devotion
to Democratic principles, and nerve in up
holding what he believes to be right.
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FRE-The residence ofConstable George De-
Laney, of the I'd District, at Avondale, was
burned, early Tuesday morning. The fire
caught from the stove pipe. Mr.. Delaney saw
ed only part of his furniture Loss about
$500. No insurance.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CoMMIssIoNERs.-The
County Commissioners, at their sessions on
Monday and Tuesday of this week, ordered that
$50 be levied in 1880 for the support of Mrs. Mar
garet Haughy and children, payable to Mr.. E.
Il. Monks.
The commissioners paid visit of inspection
o the Almshouse,r onsMonday,- and found the
farm and buildings in good order
Adjourned to meet on the 18th instant
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APPEALS IN RAILROAD CAsEs.-A correspon-
dent of the Baltimore SIN says that ~ appeals
from the amount of damages allowed by the jury
of inqusition in the Baltimore and Delta Rail-
way Company have been filed in the clerks office
Of the Circuit Court for Baltimore county, four
on the ground that the damages are inadequate
for the land taken, and eight are merely for final
ratification by the court The names of those
who have appealed are: VIM. w. Wilson ct al,
Henry c. Turnbull, John Harris, Mary Fifer ct
al, Patrick Hays ct al, James A. Lamb, VIM.
A. Fisher, Bernard Carter and VIM. II. Ward,
trustees, Lewis c. Turnbull, trustee, the presi-
dent and managers of the Falls Turnpike Road
Company, DR.. j. Wolf Burton, VIM. Alley and
Goodwin Wilson
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DIED.

1SULLIVAN.-On Wednesday night, December
10th, at the residence of his father, on Moore
land Farm, near Bel Air, JOHN p. SULLIVAN,
Oldest son of Jere and Catherine Sullivan, in the
ed year of his age Interment at st. Ignatius'
Church, Saturday, 18th instant Leave the
house at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
cember Sth, 1879, ISABEL STEVENSON, young
est daughter of Henry W. Archer, of Hartford
county.
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The people of Colorado say that the Ute
Indians must go. A bill is about to be sub
mitted to Congress to locate them in White
River Valley, upon a reservation containing
half a million acres of land. This would open
up to settlers 100000 acres of the present
reservation.
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ALPHA LITERARY ASSOCIATION held an Gle

ALPHA LITERARY ASSOCIATION held an cleo
tion for officers, at Union Chapel School House
last Saturday evening. Geo. W. Richardson wa.
elected President; Joseph Archer and Samue
Bevard ice-Presidents; Miss Nettie Scarf Sec
retary Adam Kalk Treasurer; James Bucking
ham, editor Alpha Literary Mems; James Buck
ingham, John E. Hardesty and Eugene Holdings
worth, Executive Committee.
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BLOWING UP RAIN-Gen. Daniel Ruggles.
of Fredericksburg, Va, has drawn up petit
ton to Congress asking the appointment of a
special committee to consider his plan for
producing rain in dry weather, and for max
ing barren land fertile, by sending up balloons
charged with dynamite the conclusion caus-
ed by the explosions to produce the required
rainfall
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drcd yards dash for heavy weights took place in
front of the Changers Hotel, on Monday. Two
contestants, weighing respectively 240 and 1853
lbs. started, the race being won by the 240
FOUNDER, in Is seconds. The race created much
merriment.
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FISH CENsUs.-Mr. Newton Simmons, of the
U. s. Fish Commission, arrived in Havre de
Grace on Wednesday from the South, where he
has lately been distributing fish in the waters OF
Georgia and Texas. Mr. Smmon has been assign
ed to duty here and will begin to take a census
of all the fish caught at the different shores, and
by gilers, &c, as far back can be ascertained.
The census taken win include the amount in
vested, number of horses, seines nets, &C., re-
qured in catching fish.-Hare Republican.
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The Senate has confirmed the nomination
of Secretary George w. McCrary to be United
States Circuit Judge for the eighth circuit
President Hayes has nominated Hon. Alexan-
der Ramsey. of Minnesota, to succeed Mr. Nc
Crary as Secretary of War. Mr.. Ramsey's
nomination has also been confirmed.
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Fishing on the Atlantic coast is danger
GUS occupation. A carefully prepared report
from Gloucester, Mass, says that during the
past year 80 fishing vessels belonging to that
place. comprising over one-tenth part of the
tonnage of the port, sailed to return no more.
In all $40 lives have been lost, leaving Ss
widows and 219 fatherless children.
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Holiday Notices.

CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY, FRUITS, &C.
We call attention to the advertisement of Mr..
Charles w. Halter No. 1873 North Gay street,
Baltimore. This well known and reliable house
was established nearly half a century ago, by the
father of the present proprietor, and in all that
time has borne deseryedly high reputation for
the quality of the goods manufactured as well
as the reasonable prices at which they are sold.
Merchants and Others will find there large and
attractive stock ofcandy, fruits, cakes &c, ofthe
best quality, and sold at the lowest prices
''Hatter's" is as well known as any place in Bal
timore, and all who have dealt there know the
accommodating character of the present propri-
etor
Those who are getting ready for Christmas
should not forget the establishment of Mr.. j. G.
Pund, No. 232 North Gay street, Baltimore. His
assortment of confectionery, fruits, nuts, &c, is
large and of the best quality, and as he manutac
lures the confectionery, &c, he can offer special
inducements to both wholesale and retail custo
mcrs.
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Conowingo Bridge Meeting.

THE STOCKHOLDERS in the Conowingo
l. Bridge Company are hereby notified that an
election for President and Directors, to serve said
Company the ensuing year, will be held at tho
PUBLIC HOUSE OF MARTHA MOORE, Ia the
village of Conowingo, Cecil county, Md. on
SECOND DAY, the 18th of FIRST MONTH, 1880,
between the hours of o A. M. and IL M.
BY order of the Board,
dec12-5t l.. X BROWN Secretary,