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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-04-30

He DIDN'T UNDERsTAND.--Govern
David Tod of Ohio, was confirmed punster
and humorist In early life he was cord
wood chopper in the employ of the Mahoning
Iron Company, of Ohio. He arose gradually
from this position to be Governor of the State
during the stirring times of the rebellion and
occupied the same position as did Governor
Curtin, of Pennsylvania.
Previous, however, to his elevation to the
Gubernatorial chair of the State of Ohio, he
had been elected to represent his district in
Congress, and at the close of the term he was
appointed by the President Minister to
Bogota, and while waiting in Philadelphia
for transportation to Bogota, he was surprs-
ed one morning, when walking up Dock
street, with
Hello, Dayew
The Governor tells the story himself: 81
turned round and at once recognized an old
comrade chopper. ! stopped, of course, and
he came up with his old wood-buck and saw
| on his shoulder We shook hands cordially
1t was Tom Sturgis, with whom l had worked
many day.
"'Why, Dave, what are you doing here p
"Well, replied, the President has appoint
ed me Minister to Bogota, and am just wait
ing here for a passage"
| "Thunder |" said he. "Dave, all the Pres
idents in the world can never make preach
er of YOU"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-04-30

SLOW AND SURE.-This in the end is safe
motto. In the clerkship it is better to begin
at the lowest round of the ladder, as Mr.
Dodge did, and Mr.. Stewart did, and Mr.
Vanderbilt did, and thousands of rich men
did, and work steadily on, year in and year
out, and learn to wait as well AS to work.
Almost any honest employment, faithfully
and perseveringly pursued, will bring com
potency to an energetic, good man, with an
average amount of sense. And if he has
brains, with tact, he will be recognized and
put forward by those whom he can serve to
their advantage while he helps himself up
ward in business. "Stick to your business"
until you are called to something else because
you have done so well in what you were at
But "a rolling stone gathers no moss" Go
ing from one thing to another makes one
perfect in nothing, and this explains why so
many young men illustrate another proverb
about coming out at the little end of the
horn."-I,enRuS, an Observer
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-04-30

ToLLING THE BEIT4-In an inland circuit
church the religious interest had declined,
until, at the advent of an unpopular preacher,
it became impossible to obtain a congrega-
ton The minister, however, went TO the
chapel at the appointed hour of service hut
one morning even the sexton failed to APP
pear. What to do? To retire without some
effort were cowardice. To pray seemed
weakness. After a moment of thought the
preacher advanced to the bell rope, and after
ringing the usual peal began TO toll. The
villagers, unaware of a death in the commu
nifty, FASTENED, one by one, to inquire the
name of the deceased In answer to their re-
peated questions, the preacher grayely re-
piled, as he continued to toll "The church is
dead, am ringing its knell' The next Sab
bath congregation assembled and the funer
| al of the dead church was never held
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-04-30

A SMART BoY.-We have "the" smart boy
in Centreville, says local paper. To explain
ALL must first tell you Of his father. Like
many gentlemen, he takes his cod liver oil
and whisky each morning. OF course, such
an opportunity of impressing temperance
principles upon the youthful mind could not
be lost. So-each dose went down with a
SILVER, terrible frown, and exclamation,
"Boo could stand the cod liver oil, but this
whisky" another SILVER, "is dreadful ~ Our
boy listened, and stored it all up in his youth
full mind. The other day he was cleaning out
the top shelf of closet for his mother. "Ma,
what's this? ~ Mother looks and cautiously
smells. ooh! rancid cod-liver oil" Soon
another bottle is handed down, another and
another; contents varying from teaspoon
full to half cup, all "spoilt cod-liver oil.'-
AT last the youngster raised his eyebrows
and gravely remarked: MA, it's funny that
pa lets all this good cod-liver oil spoil, but
never drop of the whiskyr
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-04-30

Tom Brown tells of a roguish boy who
said to traveller warming his feet at the fire :;
"Takc care sir, or you'll burn your spurs p
my boots, you mean" quoth the traveller
mo, Sir l mean your spurs; your boots are
burned already"
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27
Tlae Work of yyhfslkcy,

In Cleveland county, S. G., a son
and father got into a dispute about a
mule, both being drunk. The step
mother came out and said something
which caused the son to draw II pistol
and shoot her dead.
Frank ieyward, 4 young man aged
twenty seven, OF fine family and worth
nearly quarter of a million Of dol
lars, counted suicide in his room in
New York. He had led Il very dis.
slpated life, and was under the inllu
ence OF liquor when he shot himself
John Nils, II young man living
near Moare- Vile, n. c., carried cot
ton to town, sold it and received the
money. lie, like many farmers, went
toa bar room and got drunk. When
he attempted TO get in his wagon he
fell back wards. Those who saw him
thought he was ",lcad drunk picked
him up and placed him in his wagon.
Soon after this his father cumo up to
star! home, and, on examination /,
found his son dcal.-Spurtun.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27
Squire Earny's Courts1sig,.

Squire liray, Of Caswcll, saws a
Moth talolima paper, was hunting
another wife, but his son Bob, q wild
blade, knocked HIM out Of it. In the
capaclous breast pocket Of the aquire's
great coat rcposed II pint ticker we'll
filled, that he only proposed using on
his way back from seeing the widow
brown. Now just before he started
Bob slipped the tickler out and pu,
III its place Il small alarm clock. care
FULLY wound up and set for Il ?. Nj
The squire had set the fire out and
was we'll on with his overcoat, hold
ing the widows hand at The door and
putting his sweetest licks for The last
"les, your first husband, my dear.
was one of my best friends, and we II
visit his and my lost IIannah's graves
won't we, love ?" "Ah, yes, for where
was there swceter woman than your
poor Hannah ?" asked the widow. "a
good woman; she was good enough
but there's living one just lis sweet"
said the squire, and he was draw M
her to him lor a kiss, when whizz wiz
z'zzcr-wizzer hizzer-liuy wlir-r-r-r-
ting bang! the clock went Off inside
Of him. 'Oh lawd - screamed thc
widow, "hc's shooting to opicces! ll'<
Hannah's old pcanny u pluyin' in.
siye OF him !" Shed haunt me! She
alters told me so y cried the squire,
running i'll stoop for his horse, with
both hands pressed to his breast aud
the clock still striking, til {, tns
He rode like Old knick was after
him, and never knew the ruckc, ill
he felt for his ticklcr anh pulled cut
the little clock that Bob had houghl
at auction. The widow believes to
this day that old man Bray is walk
ing volcano.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

Tho resolution authorizing tho
Secretary of the Navy to designate
vessel Of the United States to carry,
free of charge, contributions for the
rcliefofthc suffering poor OF Ireland.
has been passed bv Congress.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27
4 Cheerful Fire.

What can be more cheerful, or
more conducive to home comfort,
than the open fire, with its blue an,i
gold Of smoke and fire, curlin. ana
twisting together ms they iind their
way up the open chimney? Who
does not love TO sit before such 4 fire
and look into it, and ,lr:, III away The
hours with eyes half clos, Il forgetting.
the corroding cares and .>niroN> OF
lie, as i'll fancy they behold ,uc!,
pictures rs nowhere else are rrvcai,. 4
to those who really desire tn see The
1t is Il comiortabl" a.rangem men,. too,
this dire Oh the hearth; b 1t. annve ali
1t is Il very heaIlhlul one, for by it the
room Is we'll Ventilated. Let the
family sit by it during the ,ng even
ings, and SO enjoy it to the fullest
extent. We believe the open fire wi
do much to cheek The ,-:, re Of the
young to be Gut in the evening, and
to make the house seem more truly
like home.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27
EX-J Hdisc Carpenter.

The Camden Journal of Il recent
date says:
This distinguished ex-Judgc Of the
fifth Circuit is now on Il visit to South
Carolina. We regret to state thar
his health is very bad, and that he l.
not the robust, hale looking man ,ha;
he was five years ago. He gives
glowing accounts of the Northwcs,.
and seems despite his aiingS, to be in
good spirits. We really enjoyed a
pleasant evening with him, and while
twas indeed a great pleasure to meet
him, we we're sorry to hear him speak
SO gloomily of the political future OF
the south. AS Il Judge he was able,
fair and impartial, and the crminc,
while he wore it was Eover soled bY
him, and for this reason outside Of
all personal consideration, We valu"
llim. But his political ideas seemed
to us to be far fetched and prcjudic-
ed. lie says that the wave which
recently gave SO many Republican
gains is only gentle breez. just
started, which by November mex
will have grown into Il perfect storm,
sweeping away the last vcstisc OF
Democracy outside Of the Southern
States. llc may he right, perhaps he
is, but when asked the reasons he
cannot give any that are solid, save
that Of undying hatred up"n the part
OF he North against the South.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

The Board Of the Agricultural
College Of Columbia, for tn: whites,
met on the 1l,h, an | created four
iroicssorships. 'Theso chairs will be
filed, and two Foreman oec.cl in
May
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

The Louisville Comic.-J ournnl is
willing for tie National Democratic
Convention To be held anywhere
Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago, oven
the head waters OF Salt rivcr-would
be preferable to that reservoir Of
idiocy an rascalily, W,shinton CITY.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

The Rev. Miss Oliver says that
every time n young nDan spends five
cents for glass OF be:r, n, tax cs
seven bricks from the pile Of snug
little homestead.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

Tennessee, North Carolina anil
South Carolina are making simnltan
enus movements to celebrate the Cen
tennlal Of Kings Mountain in grand
style.
Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-02-27

The NepS ond Co"rer mas gwen us
iaI ".rk what don't belong 10 us IL
"'Ir hn'"~ to us a, editorial compli
mc"l",s the outh Carolina Eailroad
which belongs to another paper.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-06-03

Z THE CHICAGO CoKvENrroN Whilst
we are going To press the National Re-
publican Convention TO- holding its ses-
sion in Chicago and il is highly prUba-
BILE thai it Is stormy one. Interests
soopposite AZ are there represented can
scarcely be reconciled wlthou. some
violent Outburst. The Republican par
ty ofto-day can hardly be called a hap
py family. Whilst 81 present writing
il seems probable that Gen. Grant will
be The nominee, yet it is possible, in
view Of the bitter opposition manifested
against him. that be may fail % secure
the coveted honor. We should not be
surprised if some comparatively nn-
known man should WIN the prize. Be
The nominee whom he may,,we hope
that be viii be one who can be easily
beaten al TIE polls in November.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-06-03

Nra- Elegant Hair Is woman's browning bean
". when it fades she fades rs well. While il
is kept bright, her personal attractions are still
maintained. BY preserving the hair fresh and
vigorous . youthful appearance IS continued
through many years. Those who grieve over
their fading hair turning gray too early, should
know that Ayers Hair yigOr prevents it, and
restores gray or faded hair 20 its natural color.
Il is aclear and heaithfuI preparation, containing
ing neither oil, dye noranything deIeterious, and
imparts TO the scalp what is most needed-asense
Of pleasant and delightful freedom from scurf or
dandruH.-Hew Beyns Nv. C.1 Times.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-06-03

DEATH OF JoHS MURPHY.--Mr. John
Murphy, the well-known printer and
publisher, Baltimore, died al the Car
rollton Hotel, on Thursday, 9th inst,
in the seth year Of his age. In every
relation Of life he was an honorable
man, and fitted well the phrase, Gan
honest man is the noblest work Of God"
He was devout Catholic, and was the
publisher OF many valuable Catholic
works. He leaves two sons aad four
daughters. Mr.. Murphy had been in
III health fos two Ol,three years past.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-06-03
Of Tssasss Plants.

Farmers are noted as comPIainers- II IS with
them either too wet or too dry, and local Edit
tors are generally considered In their interest
when they give public expression to the com
plants. All this may be true, but in the mat
ter Of tobacco plants AZ this time their com-
plants are just, and We but chronicle truth in
announcing that, as 3 general thing, the tObae-
60 beds in this county are failure. Such uni
versai and widespread complaint mus, show the
geaeral situation. We have been informed. by a
reliable friend, q physician In large practice,
that twO-thirds of the farmers in his rides are
without plants, and without any prospect Of get
ting them. This is the situation, and il is a
gloomy outlook. eo3
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-06-03

TaPoRrAsr TO ScHooL TRusTEEs.--
By . late order Of the State Board Of
Educallon Tor Maryland, interpreting
the school law, it was declared that
teachers appointments run from term
to term. and from year TO year, so long
as their certificates are valid. and. il
trustees desire TO remove, or 10 super
sede the teacher last employed, they
mast give him 80 days notice. in writ
ing, 10 quit, unless he shall have re-
.igned. Said notice may be givra al
any time. but in order 20 allow teachers
opportunity to make new engagements.
notices ought 70 be given pfeviods to
she 18th Of June. during vacation.
Teachers are required 10 give like no
tee Of resignation. Of their desire 70 va
cafe school, end both teachers and
trustees are required 20 notify the School
BDard ri al notices served IN accord
ne with the premises Il said order.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-06-03

ea-Tt is proposed al an early date to
lest the constitutionslity OF the law for
compulsory Inspections of-tobaeco: It
il eontended that The present Is uncon-
stithiional. II was intended al first BY
some Of the parties interested to take a
case up tJNthe Court Of Appeals on an
agreed statement of facts, but this pro-
gramme has been changed. and the ar
.rangement now made is that one of.the
planters is to take test case to court
and have it decided. The matter win
be taken up to the highestcOdrts before
\ conclusion Is reached.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-06-03

Afser mahy days, victory has again perched
upon the banner Of old St. Mary supO0 the turf,
and Two OF her horses have carried of deserved
IaureHs. Clyde Hampton and Derby have been
the winners otsheir respective races at the Spring
meeting at Pimlico, the former in q two mile
race and the latter in = sseeple-chase. Both
horses are owned by DR.. Lynch, and We con.
gratnlaie him. The races were closely contest.
ed, and from newspaper reports were very excl
ting. We have always had faith in Derby, but
are informed that Clyde Hampton is likely 10
come toaiI he is and overcome IL and wil grow
even more famous.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-06-03

RATHER birxED.-Tke Baltimore
Haraid. Of lasi Monday. IN > paragraph
about the Chicago Convention q 1861,
cohsains . measion Of our feIIou-eoup-
l5man. Hon. 3. 8. Harris. We reppP-
hth TIE article, presnislnk, howessF /.
that AIf. Harris. inslead Of being knoektsd
dowa, knocked down 'totheF fellow.
sMr. B. G. Harris. OF Md. Then .
m>mber Of Congress- took the nooF IN
assaiIed Mcclellan A. iyIani and des-
pot and no better than The Republican
candidate. His grievance was the con-
duet Of the Genegal early in The war IN
arkesling the members Of the MARYLAND
Legislature who had assembled at Fred
eriek 10 pass IN ordinance Of secession.
Daring the ezeitemenA HaEsss- was
knocked down. and for time Il looked
az II the convention would break up "a
row. Mr.. Harms and hrs supporters
soon became. reconciled> 20 she ticket,
Is the platform on which Il was placed
declared The war failure, and pro-
nounced Tor national convention "a
take steps 10 bring il TO "A end"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-06-03

ID In the u. s. Senate last Wednes-
day, Ex-Governor Joseph E. Brown, of
Georgia, presented his credentials and
qualified as Senator in place OF Gen.
Gordon, who has recently resigned.
Mr.. Edmunds improved the occasion by
calling attention to tba fact that the Gre
dentials bore the date Of May 21st, since
which date Senator Gordon has been
voting and acting rs Senator; but il was
soon decided that the same course has
always been pursued.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-06-03

xsy rEsesssisnE.
/. We nAd ne pIeasnre u witnessing TWO rem
rious procsuiOrb dnring ths pass week, one o.
Thursday consisting Of TIE white boss and g'rs
aud another On Sunday Of the coioFed: 81 the
Thdssday's procession We can With truth ~
Il seemed ~
"a v,impse Of Heaven upon the ssrth below
We wnrs under shs impression that nothing
earthly c0uld give even remose IDEA o. sns
AngsEs. Amer seeing somr one 10 the process
ion. we changed our opinion. The youns -
dies. dressed In white, oae and All were beauti-
aaI. We eoaId nams she Prsttiest bat viii not
The coIOrsa procession "a saadAy was like
wise very interesting. First came the erOss
bearer, and then she young ladies and gentle-
men, A feature Of this procession was thssing-
ing.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-06-03

MR. VgSNOR PROGRESSES AGAIN.
Mr.. Henry G. Vernon comes forward
again with his direfnl prophecies OF
storms, heat, cold. SC. His letter Is
dated al Montreal. May IS. and in il he
says :--s.I believe that June will be an
intensely bot month on. the whole. but
the end OF The present month, and pro-
baby the '.first of June" will be iall-
like, with fro~ts again. July viii be
terrible month Tor storms. with terms
ofinlensc heat, bot another fall-like.
relapse, with frosts. will. N al ike
Iiho0d, occur a few days before the
10Th. Ifear the storms OF thunder and
hail win be Of unusual severity during
july. I must claim the veFi6eation Of
nv prediction relative to s.arold wave.
with frosss. over large portion Of the
United States between the 10Th and
18th Of May" The relapse toward The
close ofthe present month viii be mira
severe than that just past"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-06-03

NzA law was passed by the recent
Legislature which is Of some importance
TO persons signing petitions for new
roads. The law provides that in case
examiners are appointed upon . road
and their report should be adverse to
granting the road. expenses incurred
for the survey, &C., shall be paid by
the persons applying for the opening oil
such road, and moi BY the County Com
missioners. a
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-06-03

c. Census enuineratofs will be paid
As follows: Two and ons-fourth cents
viii be paid to enumefatOrs FOR every
name returned. and I2i cents per farm.
except m cities or bOrOughs. containing
loco inhabiiants o. more. according to
the census Of 1879. when the rate viii
Be two cents per name. For each death
reported as occurring between June Isl.
1869. and June Isl. 1880. Eve cents, in
stead Or two cents q heretofore. For
establishments Of productive industry
is cents Is heretofore. These rates
are subject 70 The provisions Of law that
no enumefator shall receive in excess
Of four dollars, The maximum per day
for each day Of actual service.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-06-03

- Ouk Esisnd, VI. Go. TayloF e Charles
eouasx. Z amongst IS soliciting orders soE s''.
~erx Esork. Ne i trsrssensing toe go anu ss.sr
-. I,;.l,,s.o..l ana gssiGiinors tEanA-
lin Davis 3 80. We bsslsA aaf n..a -.
- aaa uisa bin aaeese. knoNing
49, these Il our people uIo F'stel'ase q ''iaa
I'll ~ f. Sod sstrk = lAsge capital an sSfe-
ricuce a. thirty years ard careful ''ai ~ sA-
vision can produce.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-06-03

Tvs LxApEns OF FAsHEoxAHLR DREss AND
Low PnrcKg.-C. n. Oehm aud Son, proprietor
Of the largest, one-price double Closning hoasesi
IsaIaimore noxv occnpy two entire story build
invs with their splendid stock Of Mens s, Youths
ilDys, ara children's Sp<ing Clothing. Having
bought and manufactured their entire stock be-
fore the great advance IN woo.ens, shey are SELF
ing great harQmihs 10 every department. lor
gnring ana Summer wear, Whteh nope can AZ
ford 10 overlook. We feel it ottr duty 70 call
tbs aifenfion Of our readers 20 this truly faMous
anA relfaoIe establishment corner Pratt and ttan-
over streefs Moore In need Of Ciothings ready
mad and mafe 10 ox1sr. should fail 70 enll On
Oehm 4 SOU ana Sc the low prices At which the
most choice aad perlect 6tting garments are
sezllng.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1880-06-03

Now Is the time to destroy the vermin that
Turk in the loose bark Of the fruit trees. Give
the trunks Of the trees and tire larger limbs a
good scrabbing with strong I've, using q stiff
hickory broom. Il win remove the loose, shay
~ bark and destroy the Larvae and eggs Of the
various enemies Of the fruit, and act rs fertil-
iEer and stimulant 70 The trees. YoH will find
abundant reward later in the season in thrifty
trees and perfect fruit.