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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22

BALLoU's MONTHLY MAGAZINE FOE MAY.-Bal-
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22

Es-B lackwood's Magazine for April, 1880,
has~seea republishsd by the Leonard Scott Pub
fishing Co., Al Barclay st. The following are
the cUAtents
Brummagem Morality.
Reata.-Paft XIII.
The Peasant Proprietors Of Norway.
Bush-Life in Queensland.-Part v.
The Afghan War: Passages from the Note
book offs staff Officer II.
Elsanour q Tale Of EOn-Psrformers.
The Prince Consort.
The Crisis Abroad.
The Appeal to the Country.
The reader having greeted his old friends
"ReatA," John West, aRd the '.S;aif Officer, !"
and devoted few minutes to the contemplation
Of the lovely "Eleanour," cannot fail 10 be
struck with the political tendency Of the other
articles. One is devoted to an examination Of
the standard of morality set mp by the Radicals.
Another discusses the dissolution ofParliament,
the issues NJ stake, and the spirit in which they
are contested. third describes the positions
Of the nations Of Europe at the present time and
the importance and influence Of England. Even
the reviewer of the last volume Of the "f.ife Of
the Prince Consort' gives his visws on the poll
tics OF Europe and the relations Of England with
the continental Powers, though there are some
pictures Of home life given also; and the peasant
proprietary system Of Norway l. stat;stieally and
uninvitlngly described az = warning TO England
against reformers who would subdivide her
land.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22
rcowxuxrcArED.

Msssrs Editors III visited a few days ago
the st. Joseph section of our county. The first
fact among many that struck my attention vas,
to say the least, thesplendid roads. The drought
has thrown old MaeAdam far in The shade, for
The roads that Travelled excelled any turnpike
ever saw. Ifall the roads are equal TO these, the
County Commissioners win not have many suits
brought against them nor viii they need as large
an appropriation as formerly or require SO much
labor to keep them so. The country around 81.
Joseph's is the most picturesque in the county.
the new Church standing as a sentinel on the
highest eminence; the farm houses and barns
near BY and those more distant just peeping
through the trees; the farmers with their team
on the hillsides and in the valleys busily pre-
pairing their land for planting corn; the distant
wheat fields blending enehantment 70 the view"
with green meadows stretching fer and near.
The last but not the least of these is the ruins OF
the old Church with its yard Of whi,ened tomb
stones, forcibly reminding one Of G.ay feelings
when writing his elegy. These scenes combined
make one feel, amid such; be would be conient
to live and die.
The land living between the s'head fthe bay"
and ST J0seph's, If not the ''promisef, seems
to be the favored land OF s.. Mary's. Whether
from the nature of the soil or the industry and
energy OF the Farmers or the intervention OF
Providence | do not say. II may be the three
combined. for in dry weather and when crops
are suffering from its effects, many times have
heard the expression, i.Ene rain in the mead Of
the bay country" This looks like Providence
favoring the vigilaDt, the active, etc.
Whilst on the trip, | was present at en- exam
ination Of Mr.. VIM. T. Baily's school near the
Church. Mr.. Baily has been teacher contin-
uously for about sixteen years, breaking the
link only while serving In the Confederate army.
As practice makes perfect" he must needs be
good practical teacher, providing OF course he
possesses the necessary intelligence viii and en-
ergy That he possesses these qualifications We
have no doubt. However, let facts speak for
themselves. The children were neat in appear
ance and orderly in their conduct, gave prompt
and ready answers to the questions asked, and,
| have no doubt, will compare favorably with
the best in branches in which they are studying.
Mr. B.Gily has large and also growing school.
Looking over the register, found few years
back this school numbered on It's register ten or
fifteen. Now it numbers on its roll thirty-six
and averaging twenty-three. There were pre-
sent az the examination twenty-seven. This Is
very fair showing. If the ratio Of izcrease
continues, in the near future he woald be enti-
tied to an assistant. Much talking has made me
familiar Messrs. Editors, ] therefore invite you
to take ride 70 this great section to see where
Of speak before it rains. for you can now ira
vel over given space in half the time.
RUsrIcUs.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22

Messrs Editors I'll have never forgotten
copy set for me whilst school-boy, wig 'tAE
ter a storm, there 10 a calm" The sense of the
sentence leads one 10 review during this calm
the effects OF the storms but viii leave the many
cut and content myself for the present by deal
ing with the one that more Immediately affects
us-the tobacco warehouse question aud its out
groupings.
The conflicting winds, By being overloaded
with too much gas have left, as they should
have done the warehouses and the laws relative
thereto intact, with the exception, that a clause
should have been inserted making the system
seif-sustaining, 50 rs 20 avoid any possible re-
opening Of the question at = future period with
any possible chance Of change, because If self
sustaining, the non-tobaecO growing sections Of
the State would have no cause 20 lend helping
hand n abolish a system which Is benefit 20
another section and not burden 20 the State.
IL would be wise If our inspectors would look TO
the point, and not only make the houses SELL
sustaining, but by jadicious aud economical
management to pay revenue 70 the State
As / have said, the system Is safe, but what
about cur new inspectors and the choice and
voice Of the people? Il seems that they are, By,
il il greatly 20 be regretted, che chickering's If
THE SeaAte, cheated out Of their just rights, and
mast have recourse 10 the Courts, where the Law
and the opinion Of the Attorney-General seems
10 be explicitly against them. II cannot be said
tlAt THIS vas tufOIEH any talit VI HOF+ t1aINIt-
ton who performed his part when be nominated
the gentlemen 10 be inspectors within the re-
anired time Then is is manifest that the SEN
ate should be held responsible for defeating the
win Of the people whom il protests TO represent
IL would he wisdom on the part Of the people 70
profit by the lesson shns taught and look 20 the
future--scnd gentlemen 10 The Senate knCANn 10
lie sound on all economical and reform questions
OF state-Qcntlemen who viii, regardless Of rings
and tricksiers, stand firmly by and advocate the
wishes Of their constituents. Then we ofSf
Mary's may not lie first, but do not wish to be
last in suggesting the name 0fone known to hold
the views 81 al honest men. one whose Interests
are identified with the laborer, the farmer and
the people; one known 10 have had DO superior
ia Official stations % which he has been called;
yea one who has in the darkest hours stood
iirmly and squaFeIy By the deinocratic party Of
ST. Mary's, regardless q health, purse and per-
sonal incpnvenienee. Yes. our old war horse"
and standard-lxarer, James T. d. Raiey, would
be 81 subject to grace the Halls Ct he Senate
of MARYLAND for cid St. Nary il iss2.
DENocR1g
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22

InHrRIrAxcE TAx.-We have re-
ceived request to furnish Information
in regard TO the inheritance tax. The
revised Code, art. IL. sec. los. provides
as follows in reference to collateral IN
heritances:
Every executor or administrator 10
whom administration may be granted.
before he pays any legacy or dtstri-
butes the shares of any estate, liable 10
the tax imposed BY the preceding Sec
lion, shall pay 10 the register Of wills Of
the proper county or city two-and-a-
half per cenfum OF every hundred dol
lars he may hold RECONSTRUCTION among
the distributes or legatees, and al that
rate for any less sum, tor the use ofthe
State.
Sec. 100 Of same art. provides Tor
commissions ofexecutors, as follows :
Every executor or administrator shall
pay said tax 20 the register of wills oil
the proper county or city, on the pas
sage Of bis accounts; and on failure to do
SO. within thirty days thereafter, the
register shall notify the States attorney
oi the city or county, who shall there
upon put the bond OF such executor or
administrator in suit for use Of State:
and the said bond shall be liable there
for as for any other default Of the prIn-
cipal obligator.
The payment Of both tax on commits.
sions and collateral Inheritance tag ha:
been greatly neglected by executors and
administrators and Comptroller Heating
finds considerable sums due the Stats
from this source in the different coun.
ties, and has directed Registers to col
lect the same. Those interested may
save costs by giving The matter theil
immediate attention.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22

tbs LEADERs % FAsHIoNABLR DREss AND
Low PRTcEs.-C. n. 0ehm and Son, proprietors
Of the largest, one-priee double Clothing Houses
Baltimore, now occupy two entire story build
ings with their splendid stock OF Meas, Youths,
Boys and Children's Spring Clothing. Having
bought and manufactured their entire stock be-
fore the great advance In woolens, they are sell
ing great bargains In every department for
Spring and Summer wear, which none Tan az
ford 10 overlook. We feel Il our duty TO call
the attention Of our readers 10 this truly famous
and reliable establishment, corner Pratt and Ham
over streets. No one in need Of Clothing, ready
made and made 70 order, should fail to call on
Oehm 4 Son and see the low prices at which the
most choice and perfect firing garments are
ceiling.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22

SA1 ~ sbSS sAAS~s
verv interesting criminal trial before Jus
tice Shadriek came OF at Valley Lee in the End
district on the nth instant, the States Attor-
ney, d. G. HEmmeit, appearing for the State
and James H. Wilson and J. Parran Crane Tor
the traversers. Ten colored men, among them
some Of the most prominent Of the district, had
been arrested and brought before the Justice on
the charge Of violating the Oyster Law. The sec
ton, 2lst chap. IsI, Laws Of 1874, under which
Il was sought 10 try the parties, provides, that
If any person shall use any canoe or boat, not
licensed, in taking or catching oysters with rakes
or tongs, except for private use, he shall, upOn
conviction before Justice Of the Peace, be fined
from twenty to one hundred dollars. and upon
refusal 10 pay same, shall be committed 70 jail
for six months or until said fine i paid. twill
thus be seen that the Justice has, in such eaSss
absolute and snaI jurisdiction end that from bis
decision there is no appeal Hence, il vas de-
termined BY the counsel for the defence 70 urge
every lechnieality Of which the case was sascep-
tible. aud Il was eOntended BY them that the
warrant in such q case, taking the place, as il
did, Of m indictment, should be as particular
aud specific in charging the offence az an indiet-
meat In the Circuit Court, and that as the war
rant simply charged ''ihe violation Of the oys-
Ter Law" without stating in what particular,
that it vas not stated the oysters were not taken
for private use. and that the offence. being a
naisaemeanor, and no time IS to when the samc
was committed bcing alleged, The parties should
therefore be discharged. The States Attorney,
after stating that be was present for the purpose
Of discharging his duty to the Stale, but not TO
perpeuate a wrong. readily and cheerfuily ae-
auiesced in the view Of the IaH As taken By eoun-
sci Cor defendants aud they we're, without going
into the merits Of the eas discharged, apparent
" 10 the very general satisfaction Of the people,
white and eolored, Of whom there sas gOOdly
nuAnEer prescnt.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22

The NEw INSOLVENCY LAw.-The
new insolvency bill introduces into the
insolvency system the involuntary fea-
ture, which enables a creditor or cred
itors Of a debtor having a $3.50 claim to
file petition, and prescribes certain
things which ars acts OF insolvency.
for example: any conveyance TO delay,
defraud or hinder creditors; any prefer
ence made when the party is Insolvent
or in contemplation Of insolvency; any
judgment confessed when insolvent. OF
in contemplation OF insolvency; when
any banker, broker, manufacturer or
trader frsudulently suspends the pay
ment OF his paper for 20 days; when a
banker stops payinga dposIt for 20 days.
The time in whicha petition mast be
filed rs so days after the committing of
the act Of bankruptcy. The insolvent
commissioner is TO be deputy clerk Of
the court, aad the trustee of the debtor
is to be elected by majority in num-
Der and value Of the creditors. The
voluntary feature OF the law is not
changed as many persons seem to sup
pose.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Orphans Court Of ST. Mary's County. Set:
April 10. 1880.
nRDERED by the Court, That d. G. Ham
" NETT, Executor Of
MARY Z. BISCOE,
late Of ST. Nary's county, Maryland deceased,
give the notice required by law TO the deceased .
creditors 70 exhibit their claims and that the
same be published once a week for six successive
weeks in the ST. Mary's BEAc0S.
Test: JoHx b. ABELL,
Register ofwills for St. Mary scounty.
In pursuance Of the above order, hereby give
notice that have obtained from the Orphans
Court Of St. Mary's county, Maryland, letters
testamentary on the personal estate Of Mary Z.
Biscoe, late Of said county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against the said deceased are
hereby notified 20 exhibit the same With the pro
per vouchers attached thereto 70 the subscriber,
on or before the l5ih day Of Ociobers 1850,
they will otherwise BY Law be excluded from the
benefits Of the said estate. All persons indebted
to the deceased are requested 10 make immediate
payment 70 the subscriber.
d. G. HAMMETT,
April IS, Iss0-ew. ExscutOF.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22

CRIMINAL JURisDIcTToN.-One ofthe
most important acts Of the session ap-
proved by the Governor, on Saturday
last, Is that increasing the Jurisdiction
Of justices of The peace in large ma
jority Of the counties OF the State
This act authorizes The justices TO hear
and determine common assault aud pet
~ larceny cases, and coniers the same
power possessed by the circuit courts to
impose fines and imprison in the House
of Correction. The law il in force in
Allegany, Anne Arundel, Calvert. Car
oline, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick,
Garrett, Hartford, Howard. Kent. Mont
gomery, Prince Georges, Somerset, st.
Mary's. Talbot. Washington and WI
comico. The excepted counties are
Baltimore, Carroll. Cecil, Queen Anne
and Worcester.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22

UNCERTAINTIES OF THE Press
To see how tins world is given to ly-
ing, il is only necessary TO interview
the case ofKing Theebun, the Burmese
Monarch. The original charge against
his majesty was, that he had caused
seven hundred men, women and chill
dren TO be burned 10 death. This has
been denounced as he. all that is ad-
mitted being, that he had caused the
seven hundred aforesaid 10 be buried
alive. This has also been denied in
latest dispatches and now 1t crops out,
not only that there has been no burning
nor burying, but that nobody has been
hurt, except the Burmese Monarch
himself who is reported as both dead
and innocent. In the meanwhile. the
London Times repeats the original
charge and 1t is positively unknown at
this writing whether the King is dead
or living, guilty or innocent.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22
THE
rilrRsDAr MORNING. Ar.iI sa.s, 1850.

DRA0cRATfc PARTY STRIrE.-In inn
iialion Df our New York and Pennsyl-
vania u eihren, we have gotten Up and
arc keeling up within democratic lines
in Maryland party chickering's and strife,
the result Of which, If continued, must
Be 10 wesken, u il dees not break down,
ous prestige as segment ofthe Nation
III democracy and hand the State over,
perhaps, 10 the republicans. IfHamiI-
Con ssd Gorman--rings and snti-rings
--wOsId keep this ides steadily in view,
they could moi fail 10 see the folly Of
their present courses and turn from
them as from a pestiIence. We give
both sides credit for the wish 10 perpet-
uate democratic supremacy in the State.
but we complain, that neither al present
appears willing % down with personal
differences for The general coed. Re-
member. the democratic masses are the
real masters and love their old party
with a depth Of feeling they allow 10
none Of their Leaders, And we tell
these leaders the time for pause has
come and that they will not be permit
ted much longer to trlAe with the i'm
portant trusts which have been COM
mitted 10 their hands. The democratic
primaries will soon be on hand
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22

The or,.bans' Court met o. Wednesday oflasl
week, present. Jadses Milburr, Tip2est and Love.
Tbs petition Of James .. cOppage and vie vs.
n L. Racon. administrator of Mary A. Bacon,
m.inlv engaged the attention Of che Court.
Tsasinonv ras taken and argument By Meaars.
wilson and Crane, Attorneys Cor the respective
pmrties. were heard, aftnr which further cousid-
grafton wns postponed until the aud Tuesday Of
Mar. The points which arose In the cAse we're
whether OF not the Orphans Court bad power
Z, reopen an estate after final accOuntan dissri-
button bad been made for the purpose feosreet-
ing anyssrrOr made IN said arcOunt, and wheth-
er or not the Court had the power TO order the
administrator 20 ssateaa additional 6nal account
to account therein tor additional assets unad-
rniuisfered.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22

There is much complaint at present in our
county of hy in the tobacco beds and complaint
also that the plants have not come up this season
as vigorously and plentifully as usual. We
have heard Of many cases in which whole beds
have been dug up and re-seeded aHd also Of
much reseeding without disturbing the ground.
A farmer of our acquaintance has resorted to
Paris Green to kill the fly in one OF his beds
but We have not heard what effect the remedy
had A plant famine is generally feared.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22

gInnfurs.
All the absent ones, belonging 10 the Pima
fore Troupe, have been heard from, and we can
now announce, positively, that H. II. $. Pins
fore viii Be repeated in the Socety,s Hall in this
Village on Thursday and Friday Evenings, April
the zssh and s0ih. This Is another chance fer
ali TO hear this celebrated opera, which has for
so long time delighted the music-lOving world,
and We bespeak large audience, as the great
success on the last occasion OF its rendition here
mnsl warrant IL. The entertainments win be
given under the auspices Of the So. Mary's r.
r. 4. Debating Society, which will appoint all
necessary Committees to insure order, &c.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22

The Potato Bug is provoking little euss.-
An idea has obtained in these parts that he was
engaged pulling up stakes and preparing to 60
back West. There is not a bit Of truth in the
notion. Even in advance Of any showing by
the potato, he has already put in an appear
ance here and may be seen at all seasona6ie
hours Of the day longing around the potato
hills and looking as vigilant and mischievous as
ever. We have tried all the remedies, "cus-
sing included, ana our experience is that Paris
Green disposes Of more Of them in shorter space
Of time than any other agency yet invented.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22
Violations Of the STATE oyster Law.

We have been informed that several parties,
now violating the new oyster law by catching
oysters with tongs for sale TO foreign residents.
The neg law went into effect on the 18th day Of
April, instant. Verify it is hardship on those
who have licensed TO the LIST Of May, and IL is
thought by some, enormously, that this will
protect them, but we would advise them to de-
sist, as this plea win not avail them. We write
this out Of kindness to prevent their arrest and
punishment
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22

IVY AWN4~s
The body Of a colored man, aged, apparently
about 90 years, was found by Mr.. W. w. Cat
ton few days ago on the shore Of the Patuxent,
near st. Thomas Greek, where it had been
drilled by the waves. At the instance Of Mr..
Cation, jury was summoned and an inquest
was held by Justice Tucker. A verdict Of acci-
dental drowning was found. There was Moth
ing on the person Of deceased by which the body
could be identified. It is supposed to have been
the body Of the man who is known to have been
drowned of Broom's Island few weeks ago.
Deceased was buried near the shore atthe mouth
If ST. Thomas, Creek.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22

The Charlotte Hnls Baseball Cab ia response
- q chalsenge from easse yonae naen oille neigh
hoffood whe had lornssi baseball uaioa RLaye3
tissir first snatch ra-ns q he seasnn an Saturday
lsm and ss the f0liowfnv uill shnw, had an easy
tine il swaIking away With thcir opponents.
Although but foar hastings were piayed, he sis-
itnrs, ~ that Stage Of tie gaaae, wsre peTseeils
aiTling u allow the ssbcys % claim he hOn0rs
withoat fursher consfss The pripeipal fsainres
CT the game were the terrific batting of every
member 81 the Charlotte Hall nine, especially
MADDOX. wh1 made throe home rams, the spsen-
did fy-cAfrn " B. Harrison and the diBets
lori ny-easrh b. Muschetie on the part e he
tsboys' while on the other side. the playing q
J. Harrison ~ and hase was admirable, ard tbs
hnw II 10 sscenter.' . caught hy s. Harrison, was
done n ! graceful ard effective manner The
atrendanne fthe fair sex was very much appFe-
riated BIZ both sides, which no doubt animated
liem 10 greater exertions. The return game
viii ltze piayed shortly. Following Is The sore
rsx&xw~r,rww uawr PYrwwn KFrn. II.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-04-22
DIED.

Al the residence Of her father in this village on
Tueg.iav morning last, after a lingering illness
IDA, second daughter Of Capt. Charles q nor
ris, in the 18th year Of her age.
Ath;s resiaeaee 10 the 4fh district on Satur-
dav Isst. MILAN A. DRURY, aged about 30
years. Nay be rest in peace