The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-02-22
For The Democratic Advocate.
LIswoop, Fgp. 18th, 1879.
Quite recently slight glimpse of the
precious metal reminded us that,

LINwooD, FEB. 18th, 1879.
Quite recently slight glimpse of the
precious metal reminded us that,
Resumption day did surely come,
And so did rigid winter
oid times been moving all along,
But I've not pleased the printer.
Purse empty, news inventory almost blank
ability to manufacture anything that would
cancel arrears, as deficient as either.
What dilemma! Shall we offer an apol-
ogyY We do not like apologies No,
they would not suppress the frowns in store
for Us nor interest a single reader An
idea suggests, write in plain, blunt style
a good word for the ADVOCATE Oh !
nonsense, what could We say about our
good county journal, but that which every
one OF its many readers already knows
This won't do. Another suggests it would
be gratifying to its worthy Editors. Pshaw!
After the many voluntary eulogiums they
have already received from their editorial
brethren, whose discriminating judgments
are better able to decide, our feeble at
tempt to commend would stand fair
chance Of being consigned to the waste
basket Of their sanctum, rather than merit
passing notice. Recovering from our
sohnoence, and musing over our soliloquy,
We at length consented to give preference
to first suggestions, hoping not to intrude
upon the patience Of any one by contribu.
ting a mite in good cause.
The ADVOCATE has been and continues
TO be regular weekly welcome visitor,
among its many patrons throughout the
locality represented by this communiea-
ton, and cannot fail to commend itself
elsewhere. Many ofits columns are adorn-
ed with choice selections Of interesting and
instructive reading, worthy Of attention
and perusal 1t has kept its readers reg
ularly posted of the business transacted by
those entrusted with official duties at the
helm of county affairs. 1t has, by the aid
Of worthy correspondents, furnished the
various items of news from almost every
locality within the limits of Carroll, for
the qualification of her citizens who desire
to know and who should know how things
are getting along at home. 1t has, by
careful selections, brought from our sister
counties and States that deemed most in
teresting and important to its readers. 1t
has, by request, brought to to US the cor
respondence Of those of our fellow-citizens
who have removed from and located be-
yond the limits Of old Maryland, and from
those who have been making transient
tours. 1t has, in concise but satisfacto.
ry manner, kept us apprized Of the most
important legislative proceedings at our
State and national capitols. 1t has, com.
paratively, 10 nutshell, given its readers
the sum and substance of foreign affairs
In political affairs it has strictly adhered
to that which its title designates. 1t ha,
aided in promoting our agricultural inter
ests by giving the results obtained by prac
teal experience. 1t has furnished many
valuable recipes and suggestions, pertain
ing to our general domestic Affairs IL ha.
prudently INDUCED in little nonsense now
aud then, which is no doubt relished BY
the best of men. 1t has maintained il.
character as an advertising medium always
admitting such as are necessary and useful
What has it not done2 1t has not al
lowed the often obscene and ridiculous dis
plays made by nostrum venders nor tn,
fraudulent devices Of humbug dealers t,
disgrace its columns. The polite name
in which the above class of advertisers ar
exposed in the columns of the ADVOCATE
meets the appreciation of its many readers
JUsTIcE.