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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-12-26
Letter From Fork Meeting, Md.
A PLEASANT SURPRISE

A PLEASANT SURPRISE.
. Rev. G. w. Feelemyer, the esteemed pastor of
Long Green NJ. E. Circuit, and his estimable wife,
were agreeably surprised, the 10th instant, by
party, consisting of u number of their church
members. The gentlemen took possession of one
Of the rooms and after deposting therein the
articles donated, invited the pastor and the ladies
out. DIR. James GorSuch made a donation address,
which was replied to by Mr.. Feelemyer-both
donated were Il barrel of -four, turkeys chickens,
groceries, meats grain for his horse, wood, and
many other articles, including purse of money
raised through the exertion of lady from Waugh
Chapel. Refreshments were served and the even
ing was very pleasantly spent.
THE IRVING LITERARY SOCIETY
met last Wednesday. One entertaining feature is
1he hring Messenger, edited by Mr.. Mabury Law
renee. " Resolved, that moral courage is more
valuable than physical courage" was argued by
Nessrs Duncan and Boarman on the affirmative
and DR.. Gorsuch and Mr.. Lawrence on the mega
tive. Decided in favor of the latter.
OYSTER SUPPER.
The lyceum will meet on Tuesday, the Both in
slant, instead of the 3lst, on account of an oyster
and meat supper to be held by the ladies of the
Parish Aid Society of st. Johns Church, Kings
vile, December 3lst and January LIST. 1t will be
held in the Grange Hall and commence at s p. NJ.
each evening. Admission free. Supper so cents,
or oysters % cents. Music, both vocal and instr-
mentaD readings and declamations will be given
each evening.
ACCIDENT.
Mr.. Jackson Duncan, Principal of school No. 8
at this place. met with painful accident on last
Friday evening. He was walking, when by some
means he stumbled and dislocated the lgaments
OF one of his ankles. He is attended by Dr. Cor
such.
SNAKE STORY.
The following are facts: Some time since Mr..
Thomas II. Whittle killed snake in the fish pond
of Edward jenkins, Esq, in Long Green Valley,
which measured about eight inches in crcumfer-
ence and appeared to have fins. 1t was cut open
and TO the surprise OF all, found to containsiX cat
fish, their fins having penetrated the snakes skin
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William Stansbury, formerly Of Bel Air, who
is now the owner Of daily stage and mai-route
from Rawlinsvilleto Lancaster, Pa. is the owner
of mare that exhibits love for the staging
business that is wonderful, when we consider
what slavish work the common run of staging
is to both horses and driver. 1t is said of this
mare that when she is not in use she grows very
uneasy and exhibits in the most Ineligible
horse language possible her desire to go along.
On one occasion she got loose and followed the
stage for distance of eleven miles. Mr.. STAINS
bury keeps six horses for his business, some of
which are kept at Marticville, near midway OF
the route, and the remainder at Rawlinsville.-
Whenever he desires to remove this mare from
one place to another, he turns her loose, and she
will follow the stage like dog to the desired
place, occasionally getting in front of it, and
whenever the horses attached to the vehicle are
driven too slowly to suit her pleasure, she will
look back and whinny and trot on, thus showing
her impotence and her wish for them to hurry
along What pity it is that all street-car and
stage horses have not the same love for the oc.
cppation in which they are engaged!
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The proprietors of the Baltimore Weekly
San last week prepared a treat for its numer-
Gus readers, consisting of large double sheet,
crammed full of delightful stories, poems
sketches, news, &c. The SIN is always en-
terprising, always reliable, and these qualities
have won for it a place in the front rank of
journalism. We are also indebted to the San
for copy of its Calendar for 1880. This
contains useful table of weights and meas
ures, an explanation of the metric and GENITAL
systems rates of postage, &c. 1t will he
found useful every day in the year and espe-
cially so to farmers.
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FRUIT RECORDER AND COTTAGE Gardener

FRUIT RECORDER AND COTTAGE GARDENER-
Every person engaged in growing Fruits or Flow
ers should take paper exclusively devoted to
these subjects, as is P"rdy'S Fruit Recorder ant
cottage Gd'dener-a monthly of IS pages at only
SliO per year, published in that great Flower City
and fruit section, Rochester, N. Y, but controlled
and edited by A NJ. Purdy, of Palmyra, N. Y, a
lifelong fruit grower and florist. and now having
over one hundred acres into fruits flowers &C.
and editing his paper from practical daily ex-
perence, and years of close observation and study
Send to him, at Palmyra, N. Y, for specimen
copy. 1t will speak for itself Or by sending on
the subscription price now ($100) you will get the
full volume for 1880 and either of the following
premiums, postpaid now or next spring, as YOU
may choose: The three last numbers for 1870 or
Purdys 64-page Small Fruit work, or either his
beautiful Fruit or Flower piece, 13x18 inches, or
four assorted pot grown roses, or four assorted
geraniums, or ten papers assorted choice flower
seed, or one strong root of the most beautiful
hardy and fragrant Honeysucklc grown-the
Haleana, or 25 assorted strawberry plants of the
best sorts grown for this latitude, or q assorted
hardy raspberry plants, or 8 best hardy gooscber-
ries.
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st. Michael's Comet.


Doing AWAY WITH OUTSIDE FENCEs-The
Wicomico county farmers are agitating the pass
age at the ensuing session of the General Assem-
BILE of such stock law as will do away with out
side farm fences. The Salisbury Adyeraiser isan
able and earnest advocate OF the abolition Of
fences. We commend to the thoughtful consd
Grafton of our farmers, and especially to the
young farmers just starting with insufficient
capital, the following reflections ON this subject
from the AdUertiSer:
at is passing strange that any one who values
their growing timber should be in favor of use
less panels of fences in order that a few mis-
chievous cows and hogs should be permitted to
range at large upon the land of everybody else
There are thousands of acres of land in Wicomico
county which wond if put in cultivation, bring
excellent crops, but which has not on it half
enough timber to make sufficient fence to keep
off few cattle and hogs which are permitted to
range at large, and to provide materials to fence
thirty acres of these lands substantially, so as TO
render crops safe, would cost more than it would
to put up II good dwelling house upon the same
lands. Therefore, poor man, who could get
land ON credit, and materials to build his house
with, the labor of putting it up, granting the
mechanics lien thereon, but the fence material
Will have to be paid for, because the lien will
not attach it thereto
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Hon. GEORGE CoLToN-The Baltimore
correspondent of the Frederick Union pays
the following compliment to the Hon. George
Cotton, the able editor of the Annapolis Re
publican. Mr. Colton's name has been men,
toned in connection with the position of Po-
lice Commissioner of Baltimore city. His
services to the party as well as his fitness for
the place justly entitle him to it, The Union
says:
may say to you in full, independent and
just appreciation of his merits, not only as a
leading, effective, conservative Democratic
politician and markedly efficient worker in
the cause, but also an able useful lecturer and
generous gentleman, that the Little Giant,
Hon. George Cotton, has won for himself a
name throughout Maryland of which any
man might feel proud He is now one among
the most influential men-politically and in
many other respects-which our great me-
tropolis can boast Of The party is really in
debted to him more than it can ever pay He
wants nothing but honor and just recognition,
which he surely can have and then not be
more than half repaid"
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True Merit ALWAYS Wins.

In these days of sham 1t Is refreshing to become
could be appropriately printed on every subscrip-
ton receipt given by ANDREWS BAZAAR This
marvellous paper with its low price, only 81 90 per
year, is the one successful Fashion Paper publish
ed in America: Always original, reliable and in
advance, 1t is the acknowledged standard Fashion
authority of this country. Notwithstanding its
low price, every subscriber is presented free with
30 cents worth of Patterns; and all those who sub
scribe for 1886, beginning with the January num-
ment, 3lx4G inches In size, which contains designs
for fancy work which could not be obtained from
any dealer for less than $1,000. Foran appropriate
Gift to mother, wife or sweetheart we can surely
think of nothing better than year $ subscription
to ANDREW s Bazaar. All communications should
be addressed to
W. X. ANDREWS, Publisher,
Tribune Building New York,
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S1,2S4 "A

We are indebted to Mr.. Henry w. Archer Jr
Treasurer for the above detailed statement of
the financial condition Of our county agricultural
society. The stockholders will be gratifed to
perceive that there is in the Treasury a neat
balance of 81, 2S444 The State donation of
$500 will probably be paid by the LIST of January
and there will be due at that time from rent of
track, about $50. These items will swell the
sum in the Treasury to S1,S34.44. There are
few premiums yet to be paid, which will leave
the sum total in hand about 81 800. The society
will then be entirely free of debt, and with this
amount in its Treasury.
The actual receipts from the fair alone were
"a, 744.56. The premium list amounted to 50, 124,
and the expenses of exhibition 81, 1579s-total
S3,2S1.9s. The net profits of the exhibition,
therefore, were 81 ,4625s.
The expenses were largely increased by the
necessity Of providing for an unusually large
number of stock on exhibition. .rs..
The permanent improvements costs 81, 1928. 80,
and from the character and number of the new
buildings and stalls erected, the money appears
to have been judiciously expended.
Altogether, the statement shows remarkably
healthy condition of the society and we con-
graduate the directors and other officers upon
Its continued success and prosperity
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The Republican National Committee has
been organized in the interests of General
Grant It's chairman, Don Cameron, and its
secretary are both outspoken for Grant
There seems to be little doubt of Grants de-
sire for a third term, and he appears to be the
choice of majority of his party. His express
sion of sentiments of friendship for the South
has caused the politicians to regard him dis
trustfully, however, and when the time for
nominating Republican candidate for the
Presidency comes it will be seen whether the
Republican politicians or the Republican
party will triumph Blaine and Sherman
are also strong candidates. The former ap-
pears to be n greater fayorite with his party
than the latter.
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Darlington and Vicinity.


RELIGIOUS.
On Sunday, January 4th 1880 the Right Rev
Bishop Pmkney and Rev. DIR. Rich, Dean Of
Baltimore convOcatIOn, assisted 10y Rev. VIM.
Brayshaw, .lr, will hold divine services and adj
minister the Holy Communion, at 81. james
Church, Tnppr, AT II O'Clock, 4. NJ, and at
Grace Memorial Church, Darlington, in the after
noon at 3 O'Clock. There will not he any
preaching at Grace Memorial CHURCH in the
morning, in consequence of the absence of the
pastor
ACCIDENT.
A short time ago George Forwood, a nephew
of Mr.. James Forwood, while cutting wood for
the latter, accidentally cut off three of his toes
tie Is now able TO be out and travelling around
PERSONAL. "
MIR. p. ID. Whiteford, of this place, has been
appointed telegraph OPERATOR at Hoboken, New
Jersey.
& The ladies of the Mite Society here will hold
supper at Gorrelps Carriage Factory, on the 31st
instant and LIST of January next.
T. IMPROVEMENTS.
Mr.. Thomas Reed our telegraph operator and
store keeper, is erecting a fine dwelling and
store, on Market street here.
! Mr.. q. ID. Whitelock, our entcrprsing mer.
chant, has surpassed any store in this vicinity
with his Christmas goods. One might think
they were in q city store .'
The Tide Water Canal has closed for the sea.
SOM. %" '..
FLINT MILLS.
Messrs. b. G. ~ j. G. Smith have II large flint
mill at Stafford, where they grind about $50 tons
OF hint or field spar per month. They are now
erecting one on the Cecil county side. They
have the frame up and expect to have it in run.
ming order by the middle of February.
FINE ANIMAL.
Messrs. E. NJ Allen, Isaac Wilson, Judge
Price, &. I. Milton and Benjamin Silver, Jr.,
are the joint owners of n remarkably fine Dur
ham bull, recently brought here from Kentucky.
The Musical Association failed to put in an
appearance here, as advertised, on the Goth in
slant. VAN WINKLE.
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THE MAINE ELECTToN.-In view of the
criticism upon the course of Governor Garce-
lon and his Council, of Maine, in counting
out certain election returns, the Governor has
published statement justifying the action
taken. The Governor cites the requirements
of the Constitution and laws of the State APP
plying to TIC tabulation of election returns,
and shows conclusively that nothing was
done except what his sworn duty compelled
him to do. Governor Garcclon says:
In the inspection of returns and tabula-
ton of the same, which has just been complet-
ed by myself and council, it has been our pur-
pose to apply to every return the same rule,
TO wit: Compliance with the requirements
of the Constitution and the law, without fear
or favor, and if the result as to the political
complexion of the Legislature is different
from what was claimed by politicians inter-
csted in influencing the elections in other
States, it is owing in part to the fact that the
claim was unfounded and in part TO the care
lessness of municipal officers in making their
returns. The truth is, the popular vote was
against the Republican party, and in the re-
preventative and senatorial districts the vote
was extremely close"
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SCRIBNER FOR JANUARy.-Tbe January Sc,jboe

scRIBNER FOR JANUARY.-TheJ January Sc,i6ne,'
opens with complete and spirited account of the
Life Saving Service, by Capt. j. II. Merryman.-
The illustrations are numerous and excellent
" American Arms and Ammunition sets forth
the remarkable extent to which Europe is using
American material of war. Mr. L. P. Roe's third
paper on Strawberry Culture is as interesting as
the two preceding papers. He writes in way
that shows a knowledge of the subject gained from
practical experience, and his suggestions are val
liable. The article is illustrated with berries of
natural size. These constitute only a small por-
ton OF number full of valuable and interesting
reading matter
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When the Railroad Comes.

The citizens of Delta and vicinity look forward
to period of prosperity greater than that ever
reached at the completion of the Baltimore and
Delta r. H., which promises to reach this point
at no distant day. While it promises to do much
for this town and neighborhood, the country
generally along the line will be greatly benefited
Knit ms Baltimore is the terminus at one end and
Delta the other, it would be fair to presume that
Ihese Two places will reap the greatest benefit
Having visited Baltimore recently We were plad
TO ma the citizens we conversed with on the
subject so highly in favor the road The com
pany have been very successful in all their un-
dertakings from the very beginning and in several
eases they have come out more than conquerors
i'll the end.-Deltd HcyaH
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A SAD AND FATAL OCCURRENCE took place
Saturday evening on the Philadelphia, Whining
ton and Baltimore railroad, near Edgewood,
Hartford county, about 10 miles from Baltimore.
gentleman on the train which left President
Street Station for Philadelphia at 6.55 P. NJ. had
entered the water-closet, when the report of a
pistol was heard. Officers of the train at once
made examination, when the passenger was dis
covered to have been shot through the abdomen
with pistol ball, and died in few minutes after
the injury was received. Whether the shot was
fred accidentally or Intentionally is not known.
The body was taken on the train to Havre de
Grace, where it was left FRACTION of the Hartford
county authorities The deceased, whose name
was Oliver Beck, was resident of Philadelphia,
and yesterday his son went from that city to
Havrc de Grace. The body was probably sent on
to Philadelphia last night.-Sun Monday.
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M RED.

EW1NG-MICITAEL.-D 18th, 1879,
at the residence of the BRIDES mother, by Rev.
w. +. Livingston, REV. E. OLIVER EWING,
West Virginia Conference, NJ. P. Church, and
Miss EMMA MICHAEL, of Hartford county, Md.
PAYNE-GooDE.-D 18th, at the
residence of the father of the bride, near Coop
town, by Rev. Joseph Nelson, Pastor of Bethel
Church, JOHN II. PAYNE, of York Co., Pa, to
Miss CLARA o. GOODE, of Hartford Co., Nd.
0SBQRNE-FLETCHER the morning
of the 23d of December, near Aberdeen, at the
home of the BRIDES mother, by the Rev. E. d.
Finney, Mr. HENRY A. OSBORN to ALLIE,
daughter of the late 7. Carpenter Fletcher, ali
of Hartford Co., Md.
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FISH AND DUoKs.-A correspondent of the
Towsontown .U,siosa, writing from Chases Sta
tion, says WAY
"Fish are making their way up the creeks in
large numbers and many pike are being taken
and fall on account, sol tits said, of the contin-
ued dry weather.
There has been scarcity of ducks this win
ter in all the rivers except the Gunpowder,
where the shooting has been good. 1t is a fresh
water stream which accounts for this. Ducks
will not bed or feed in 'brackish' water. Since
the rains we expect ducks to be more plentiful.
am informed that at Havre de Grace canvas
backs are selling at S2.T per pair, rcdheads ut
81. 80 and 81. rs"
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THE WORLD FOR 1880

Democrats everywhere should inform them
selves carefully alike of the action of their party
throughout the country and of the movements of
their Republican opponents. failure to do this
in 1876 contributed greatly to the loss by the De-
mocracy of the fruits of the victory fairly won at
The year 1850 promises to be one of the most
interesting and important years of this crowded
and eventful century. twill witness Presiden-
tial election which may result in re-establshing
the Government of this country on the principles
of its constitutional founders, or in permanently
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The January Nursery published by John
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,1,Is rs no GIVE NOrICE-TuAT THE

TINS IS 40 GIVE NOTICE-THAT THE
i subscriber has obtained from the Register of
Wills of Hartford county, Md, letters testamenatry
on the personal estate of
JOHN w. JEFFERY.
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against said deceased are hereby notified
10 exhibit the same, with the legal vouchers there
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On or before The 10th day Of December, 1880,
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day of December 1879
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EAGLE KILLED,-yA large grey eagle was kill
ed in the woods near the residence of Patrick
Sullivan, sr, in the neighborhood of Magnolia,
last Monday, by Mr.. John Murphy. 1t measur-
ed seven feet four inches from tip to tip of its
wings, and three feet seven inches from the beak
to the tip of the tail. Its weight was thirteen
pounds. Mr.. Murphy was compelled to shoot
the bird three times before he could capture
-
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We are indebted to the Baltimore Ameri-
can for its Calender for 1880. 1t is embellsh-
ed with handsome engravings, among them a
picture of the new american building, the
U. s. Capitol, the Baltimore City Hall, view
of Baltimore, &c. 1t also contains !nforma-
ton valuable for preservation and reference.
Altogether, it is one of the handsomest Calen-
dars ever seen.
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NIcK's FLORAL GUIDE for 1880 is as beautiful
as ever. 1t contains n complete catalogue of de-
sirable flowers, plants and vegetables. with many
useful hints about their history and mode of cul-
ture. The seeds sent out by Mr.. Wick may be re-
lied on to come up and do WELL if they are properly
planted. Orders should be addressed to James
Wick, Rochester, New York.
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Our esteemed contemporary, the WoOdJer-
~ Meas, has been changed from folio to
quarto shape. 1t is an excellent paper, al
ways full ofinteresting local and general news,
choice literary selections, &c