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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-07-09
Camp Meeting.

The members of the NJ. L. Churches of East
Hartford Circuit propose holding Camp Meeting
in the grove near Carsins Run, on the road lead
ing from Aberdeen to Churchyille, and about
three miles from Aberdeen station, commencing
July I'D. The Camp meeting Committee and a
number of others met on the ground the 18th
ulto., and had the same cleared of underbrush
and otherwise prepared the same for Camp meet
ing, which promises to be one ofthc largest held
in Hartford for some years. The grove is beau
tiful one, pleasantly situated in healthy neigh
borhood, has an abundance of good water,
which together with its accessibility, makes 1t q
desirable camping ground
The canvas tents will be under the exclusive
control of the camp meeting committee, and
those who desire to rent tents should send in
their order at once to either the Rev. II. McNemar
or W; Carsns, Esq, Carsins Run, Hartford coun-
ty Md. The committee will meet on the grounds
on Saturday, the 10th inst, for the purpose of
choosing sites for the tents, and those who expect
to camp on the ground would do well to be on
hand and choose their location. general invita-
tion is extended to all to be present on that day
to aid and assist in preparing the grounds, &c
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Silver Weddinp

The friends and relatives of Mr.. Nathan p and
Rachel Harry called upon them at their residence,
on the 18th of june to celebrate the twenty fifth
anniversary of their wedding day. Mr.. and Mrs
Harry knew nothing whatever of the intended
celebration, and were taken completely by sur
carriages and buggies coming In the lane, did IL
occur to them that this was their silver wedding
day. After the first surprise was over the horses
were ordered to the stable, and all soon became
engaged In social conversation the elder ones re-
marking that twenty-five years ago wheat harvest
had hardly commenced on June 18th now nearly
all being housed. The walters of twenty-five
sistance through the second ceremonies.
large table was spread in the grove, near the
spacious new mansion, and loaded with substan-
tials and delicacies; for all the ladies' had come
with baskets well filled The bride and groom
were seated at the head, and ample justice was
done to the good things provided.
Then the old certificate, dated 1855, by Rev. Mr..
labors to rewards, was brought forward blank
paper attached, and the company requested to sign
this second certificate of marriage. This was COM
piled with to the number of liz persons,
An exceedingly good essay or review of the hap
piness and prosperity of the worthy couples we'd
was recited by ELAN Kinsey, and a selection by
Mrs. J. X. Brown. The young ladies' gave some
excellent vocal music, after which the company
was supplied with ice cream and cake.
Mr.. Harry responded to s. L. Kinsey, by saying
that he thanked the company for this kind feeling
of regard, and being taken completely by SURPRISE
he could not find words to express his thanks
instrumental music and a small hop closed the
pleasant affair.
Although no presents were expected, several
handsome ones were received one being from
Miss Annie Strickler, of York. NIMBLE NED.
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HOpeWeIl.


DEATHS OF VENERABLE CITIZENS.
June 24th John Bailey, aged g3 years, months
and days. Mr.. Bailey was farmer by occupa-
ton. He was of extremely temperate habits, and
was prOverbial for his truth and honesty. He has
living nine sons and daughters, eight of them
married, 80 grandchildren, and 10 great grand
children. He was physically II powerful man and
In his k'd year could mount horse with as much
ease as man Of fifty years and walk Ii or 20
miles Il day. For many years he was regular
attendant of the Churchviile Presbyterian church.
Benjamin Wakeland, past 81 years of age, a res
ident of Churchyile neighbOrhood, also died on
the I'd of July. Mr. Wakeland was Il man of ex-
traordnary character and temperament. mind
bold, independent and decisive a will humane in
its instincts and conscience alive to principles
which secured him the confidence and friendship
of the community in which he lived He led a
sober, straight forward and virtuous life. He was
an aifectionate husband, kind father and an hon
orable citizen. His remains were borne to grave
in the huryng ground at Churchville by his six
sons, VIM. r, James b., Benedict, George w,
John w. and b. Frank Wakeland. HoPEwEII
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Focal affairs.

LITTLE LOCALS.
An agricultural society has been organized
in Cecil county.
st. Swithin's day occurs on Wednesday, July
18th. The old superstition is that should it rain
on that day it will rain for forty successive days
Mrs. Stephenson, wife of Col VIM B. Ste
pbenson, ex-Stnte Senator, died after lingering
illness on Tuesday last. The funeral took place
on Thursday at neutrality-suspicious.
The census returns show 2G9 inhabitants in
the borough of Delta, and 1917 in the village of
West Bangor, York county. A portion of the
enterprising town of Delta lies in Hartford coun
to, Md
DO not forget the Democratic meeting at
the Court House, next Monday night, July 18th,
at O'Clock Addresses will he made and
Hancock and English campaign club will be or
gained. Let there be a full meeting.
John Perry who was arrested in Baltimore,
last Thursday, for stealing a horse and buggy
from VIM. Dyer, of Moorestown, N. j., escaped
from the authorities by jumping from railroad
train at Bush river, on Friday last The horse
and buggy were recovered
EARLY Tomatoes received by express
on Wednesday, from Mr.. G. Allen Bakers box of
perfectly ripe, handsomely formed and delicious
Acme tomato, grown by him ON his farm near
Aberdeen. They can not be exceled, we are
sure. lie hns our thanks.
MIR. James Carroll, of Bel Air, died early
Thursday morning, of pulmonary disease. lie
was contractor on the Baltimore and Delta
Railroad, and good and industrious Citizen
He was about 55 years of age, and leaves wife
and eight children.
"A pleasant pic mic of the Sunday School of
Emmanuel Church, Bel Air, was held in Dr.
Munnikhuysen's woods, near the church, on
Tuesday. The day was spent in the usual man.
ner of pic MICS, and the children were feasted on
ice cream, cake, lemonade &c, to the fullest
extent Of their capacities.
The Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti-
more Railroad has adopted the block system of
running its trains Only one train is allowed
on q block of road and as soon as 1t passes over
into another block the station above is inform
ed of the fact and the train following il is per.
mitted to pursue its course. Safety OF travel is
assured in this way As soon as the arrange
ments are perfected block houses will be erected
along the entire line. The system is now In op-
Grafton between Philadelphia and Wilmington.
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Meteorological Record for June. 1850

Highest temperature on the 24th, 90 degrees.
Lowest temperature on the I'd, 52 degrees.
Mean temperature of the month, ia degrees.
Rain fall, 3.55 inches.
Signal Office mean temperature for June, in the
Middle States, lib degrees
The average rain fall, 3. 20 inches; so we see that
June has been very nearly normal, both in tenn
perature and rain fall. The weather prophets
have been foretelling extraordinary yariabeness
for this summer, owing to the proximity of
Jupiter, but | think we must depend for our
weather on causes and forces acting here upon
our own planet; doubtless the moon and planets
have their effect, but generally imperceptibe
through modification by terrestrial causes;
oosened rock falls from cliff into the ocean, and
theoretically the waves il makes circle out to the
farthest shore but how modified and made of no
effect by the natural ocean pillows.
Tho unusual warmth of May about seven de-
in the same month, had the effect to hasten the
maturing of the wheat about two weeks. The
yield Is smaller and the quality poorer than for
several years: G. a. CURTISS.
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Senator Bayard ON Political Affairs.

Senator Bayard addressed an open air
meeting of some ten thousand persons, in
Wilmington, on Friday evening last He be-
gan, as is usual with him, deliberately but
warming with his subject, spoke for near
ly an hour, being heard attcntively by that
vast multitude until the close. His presenta-
ton of the issues of the day was exceedingly
forcible, his comparison of the candidates of
the Democratic and Republican parties made
with the utmost fairness, and the absence of
all bitterness throughout his speech was
strikingly conspicuous. 1T the same time
Gen Garfield's record was thoroughly scruti
nlzed, his inconsistency with regard to the
Electoral Commission clearly exposed, since
regarding the tribunal for the adjustment of
such question as the election of President
unconstitutional, he yet served upon that
committee when created. He showed that
Garfield had been the advocate and upholder
offorce bills, suspension Of habeas corpus, and
every other measure in defiance of the con
stitution and for the purpose of securing and
prolonging the power of his party
Senator Bayard knew whereof he affirmed
when lie stated that at the lust Presidential
election Gen Grant had a third of the army
in Washington city and more than half of It
twelve miles distant, that in case of any dis
turbance the Government should be seized
and held. Garfield, he admitted, was a man
of fine ability, but so much the more reason
that he should not prostitute those fine pow
ers, as he had done, for the suhyersion of his
of his country's interests
Hancock's career, particularly rs military
governor after the war, was examined, and it
was demonstrated that he alone fthose Gov
ernors did not abuse the trust committed TO
him, but in every case advocated the supre-
macy of the law over the dcspotism of the
soldier There have been men ADLER than he
and just as courageous, but who in these lat
ter days exhibited such self control as to re-
sign almost absolute power, and to-day Han
cock stands "spotless and without rcproach,
favored by the unanimous voice of the repre-
sentatives of the party" Senator Bayard
characterized the attempt to re-nominate
Grant us an effort TO continue a man i'm place
who represented nothing but brute force and
arbitrary power, but the failure was due to
the other clements which entered into the
question. The Republicans quarrcllcd among
themselves and the choice fell upon COM
paratiyely unknown delegate
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The 1O4th Anniversary OF American In.
dependence.
The Celebration In Havre de Grace.

Some weeks ago Mayor Courtney recommended
TO the City Council the celebration of the Fourth
Of July, BY holding religious services in the Park.
The recommendation was favorably received and
committee OF the Council, consisting Of Messrs.
James Hopper, Arthur Hosbury, A. p. McCombs
quiste arrangements. They performed their
duties in II satisfactory manner, and the observ
ance took place, according TO programme.
The day was clear, but very warm. About i
p. NJ you could see people coming from all direc-
tions, making their way to the Park, your cores
Lovers Retreat" the committee had erected a
stand, capable OF seating one hundred PERSONS
This was handsomely decorated with flags Atthe
top OF the stand Two large flags, were handsomely
arranged, and down the frame work about one
hundred small flags were effectively draped.-
Seats for 1000 people were arranged in front of
the stand. On the stand besides the present city
authorities, noticed Col S. f. Freze ex-Mayor
Hon. R.Vandiver, Jacob Osmond, Henry Foster
AT go the services began by the united choirs
singing the Anthem, Let every Heart Rejoice
and Sing; This was followed by an able address
by Hon. Hollis Courtney, Jr., mayor of the city.
The programme, as arranged, was then carried
out. 1t consisted of prayer by Rev. VIM. II.
Cooke; selections from the Holy Scriptures by
Rev. ]. w. Cornelius; address by ltev. III. Ii.
Martin; address" American Christian Civiliza-
dress was by Rev. VIM. IT, Cooke, and the Closing
prayer and benediction by Rev. DR.. Martin The
exercises were interspersed with hymns and an
thems appropriate to the occasion and the day
1t was u grand sight to see the members of all
our churches Joining in the union services, and IL
was certainly an appropriate way OF celebrating
the lOith anniversary of American independence.
The singing was under the leadership Of Prof
]. Frank Woodrow, the vocalists numbering about
30 voices, composing the choirs of three churches
here. Prof. Charles Zeitler presided at the organ
The arrangements were perfect in every respect
and great credit is due to all the members of the
choirs for the able manner in which they conduct
ed their parts. The music and singing was great
ly admired by all present.
The exercises lasted about two hours, 1t is es-
timitcd there were about 800 people present -
Much credit is also due to the committee for their
able management; and when | say this, but ey-
press the sentiments of all those present Our
oldest citizens say they have never seen anything
like it. That day will long be remembered in the
history of the city of Havre de Grace. Of the
Masters cause A Coon FRIEND
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Black Horse.



this season, with us, was at least a week earlier
than usual and In consequence hands were I'M
usually scarce Asa general thing the crop is
secured in good order, but in many places shocks
of grain are still standing in the fields. Many
persons, to save extra hauling, are threshing in
the Held As fara reported the yield is fair, aver
aging from IA to ~ bushels per acre.
THE GROWING CROPS.
We have had seasonable weather, and corn Is
growing finely, although not so well worked ms
usual. owing to the early harvest. Haying il in
progress; as a rule the crop per acre Is light
Oats are considerably rlsted, especially those
sown late and without fertilizer.
WILL REBUILD.
Mr.. George Lennon, whose barn and contents
were burned, some time since, expects torebuiid
between this and winter.
IMPROVEMENTS.
DIR. McCurdy, of Briar Ridge is about complet-
ing a neat combination of barn, carriage house,
corn house. &C.
CHURCH REPAIRED.
Mekcndree NJ z. Church, near this place, hay
ing been thoroughly repaired, painted, and re-
furnished generally. will be re-opened for Divine
service on Sunday, July nth. Rev. j. ID. Moore,
the pastor, expects to he assisted by ministers
from abroad among the rest by Rev. G. T. House,
formerly junior pastor of this circuit.
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Letter From Ohio.
A DIsCoURAGING HARVEST.

DISCOURAGING HARVEST.
Last week closed the wheat harvest In this local
ity and farmers are now busly engaged i'm thresh-
ing their crop, which Is only about half their usual
average. Many self-binders have been used, but
they have not given satisfaction, not being suf-
hciently durable for use on rough ground. Barley
is only turning out from 20 to 10 bushels to the
acre. the yield last year being from 40 to 30 bushels
Buyers are Offering 30 cents bushel for barley
and from 80 to % cents for wheat Farmers are
not willing to sell at these prices, and will hold
their crops for q WHILE Farmers are discouraged
and even the threshermen look blue. There are
so many at the business that they are Offering to
thresh for from to cents bushel Farmers say
they never had better prospect for abundant
crops until the army worm invaded their fields
and wet weather set in. To add to their troubles
hogs are dying of cholera. Harvest wages were
from az to S3 day. and hands scarce even at those
rates.
TERRIFIC STORM.
We had a tremendous rain in this county, on the
18th of June, which tore fences, corn grass and
wheat fields to pieces and washed all the barley
out OF the fields In low places Many farmers have
been ruined. Buildings were torn from their
foundations, bridges carried away, and roads
washed so that it is almost impossible to travel ON
the turnpikes.
Political affairs are very much mixed and some
persons OF both parties appear to be dissatisfied
with their nominees. The Republicans think Gen
Hancock will be elected, and many of them prefer
him to Gen. Garfield. The Republicans are more
down-hearted than they were before the Cincn-
ton of Tilden and in that event felt sure Garfield
would be President of the United States.
MdUd'S, Ohio, .JulU Isl 1880
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ANDREWS Bazaar FOR july is at hand and
fully equals any of its former numbers. In the
present number is begun series of valuable
articles, entitled BLOSSOMS in the Art of Draw
ing;" also new serial story, "Nathalie Rey,"
by Geo. l.. Catlin, U. s. Consul at Stuttgart,
Germany. The little folks will find feast in
the charming fairy story, "The Pink Pearl"-
This number is peculiarly rich in fashion intel
ligcncc; the styles of 4nd,c~S Bdgdy are always
in good taste. This splendid family journal is
published at the low price of One Dollar per
Annum, and every subscriber is presented free
with so cents worth of Andrews Pinned Paper
Fashions. Those Of our readers who are unac-
quainted with this magazine, should send 10
cents for sample copy to w. Il. Andrews, Pub.
Usher, Tribune Building, New York.
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PERsoNAL.-We are gmtifed to be able to
state that Mr. William +. Punnell, of this coun-
| ty, returned from Jordan's White SULPHUR
| Springs, Va, few days ago, greatly improved
in health.
formerly Chief Engineer of the Baltimore and
Delta Ralroad, were pleased to see him again
in town on Tuesday.
Hon. George Cotton, editor of the Annapo.
| lis Republican, sailed from New York, on Wed.
nesday, on the Bothnia, for n trip to Great
Britain and the Continent. Mr.. Cotton will
give, through the press, his impressions of the
people and the countries he visits, and we have
no doubt his letters will be highly interesting.
We wish him pleasant journey and safe re.
turn.
DIR. Ralph Walsh, n son of Hon John Car
roll Walsh of this county, is one of the owners
of Fauquer White sulphur Springs, Warrenton,
Va splendid new hotel has been built, and
the resort is destined to become exceedingly
popular.
Mr.. William ii. Harlan, Examiner of the
Public Schools Of Hartford county, and member
of the State Board of Education with number
of Hartford county teachers, disported themselves
in the surf at Ocean City, this week, the annual
meeting of the State Teachers Association hay.
ing been held at that place, on Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday.
DR. William s. Archer, of Bel Air, embarked
at New York, on Wednesday, on the steamer
Bothnia, for Europe, whittier he has gone to
pursue the study of his profession We wish
him safe and pleasant journey, and with his
talent and devotion to his profession we predict
for him brilliant future. lie was accompanied
as far as New York, on Tuesday, by his father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry W. Archer, and
his brother, Henry w. Archer, Jr
On Wednesday Hon. Thomas j. Heating,
Comptroller of the State Treasury arrived in
Bel Air, with his family, on visit to Col. e. H. |
Webster, his brother-in-law.
Mr.. s. N. Hyde, of Boothby Hill, hus been
sojourning at Long Branch. He was expected
home to-day.
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TALES OF THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES indebted
to the author, Mr.. Geo. Alfred Townsend, the
wellknown journalist "Gath," for copy Of his
charming book, "Tales of the Chesapeake" 1t
consists of a series of sketches, most of which
have previously appeared in the newspapers,
but which have now been placed in more en-
during form. The scenes of nearly all these
sketches are laid on the Eastern Shores of Mary
land and Virginia, and Mr.. Townsend's familiari-
ty with the localities lends the charm of natural
ness to every Que.
The sketches are hot only graphically written
and interesting, but there is poetic vein run
ming through them all, which leads one to be-
lieve that Mr.. Townsend would excel as poet as
he does as journalist. This belief is strength
ened by his verses on "Old st. Mary's," with
which the book closes. The following lines are
from this poem:
A fruity smell is in the schoolhouse lane;
The clover bees are sick with evening heats:
A few old houses from the window-pane
Fling back the flame of sunset, and there beats
The throb OF oars from baSkng oyster fleets,
And dangerous music of the oyster tongs
Plunged down IN deep bivavulous retreats,
And sound OF seine drawn home with negro
songs.
This book will be enjoyed not only by those
who appreciate literary excellence, but by every
one as well who has any knowledge of life and
customs on the Eastern Shore
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Re following table:

st. Louis is omitted from the list because
the citizens, enumerators and newspapers are
in desperate wrangle over the result. 1t is
charged that whole blocks were left out by
the enumerators, The population of St..
Louis in 1870 was 31O,S64, and it is likely
that the present census will show popula-
ton of 100000, placing it fifth ON the list of
great cities. No indication of the growth of
New Orleans, San Francisco and Charleston
has been received. -..f
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DESCENT OF A BALLooN-A monster paper
balloon alighted on the farm of Mr.. w. j. Keen,
near Pleasantville, on Thursday, July LIST, at ~
O'Clock, T. M. Just before it fell the basket
which was about eighteen inches in diameter
burned of. Inside of it was written: "Sent
up at Hardwood Park, July LIST, 4 p. NJ, by F.
sarbacher, Thomas McNulty, James Golden,
George Carroll and II. Harrigan." The distance
from Hardwood to Pleasantvillc, as the crow
flies, is about 16 miles The balloon attracted
great deal of attention, as it approached the
spot where it fell, many observers thinking IT
contained Prof Wise, the aeronaut
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BALTIMORE AND DELTA NARROW GAUGE
RAILRoAD-All along the entire line of the Bal
dmorc and Delta Narrow Gauge Railway work.
men are engaged in completing the grading, and
everything now seems in forward condition, so
that track-laying will commence about the LIST of
August This latter will take place from Boun-
Diary Avenue and the Falls Turnpike, and mile
aweek will be laid 1t is safe TO say that before
cold weather, or by October let, the citizens of
lowsontown may expect to see the cars in their
town. Mr.. Edward e. Price, the collecting
agent OF the company, is busy ut work collecting
subscriptions. lie states that he meets with
good success, and he believes that after harvest
oil will pay up, which will enable the President
and Directors to discharge the obligations
against the company. The determination of the
Directors is not to run in debt, SO that there is
aprospcct of success omSoatotn Joa9Y,al
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"A camp meeting of the NJ. f. churches of
East Hartford circuit will be held in the grove
near Carsins' Run, on the road leading from
Aberdeen to Churchville, and about three miles
from Aberdeen station, commencing July 22d.
1t promises to be one of the largest held in Har-
ford for some years. l6
-Ephraim Holland, well-known aud highly
respected colored man residing near Mchaels-
vile, left his house last Thursday to see neigh
Dor He arrived at his destination, and left
there to return home about noon the same day,
since which time he has not been seen or heard
of. Mr.. Holland is in his 10Th year.-RepuJli-