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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

A CoxGREssIoxAL INVESTIGATION CALLED
FoH.--Tbe N. Y, World Of Tuesday contained
double-leaded editorial asserting ,'on high
authority" that before the election was held
on Tuesday last, and while all the important
members Of the cabinet were absent from
Washington, the records Of the various de.
partments Of the executive government were
0verhanled by unofficial persons who appeared
inihe seveFaldepartment bearing the anthori-
~ Of the chiefs Of these departments respec-
lively. The World says that the archives Of
the government cover four republican admin.
istralions as well as the administration Of
President Hayes, and that the accounts ofthe
nation have never been examined by experts
or officials not affiliated with the party 10 pow.
er since the year 1860. The World argues
that the purpose Of the alleged oyerhauiing Of
records was 70 suppress any that would be
damaging ia case the democrats came into
power. II calls for congressional inyesiiga.
lion.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13
PUBLIC SALE.

fINHE undersigned, intending to discoHslnue
business, and to break up housekeeping,
v II sell at Pablo Sale, At her stores N Nest
Minister, opposite the Catholic Church, com
nsuciug on
pPIDAY, NOVEMBER con, 1850,
a 10 o'clock, a. M, ant continuing dslaui
ejsbt until all are sold the following prHSrtyl
/. ~. parior and Cook, Of various lies
Il IA des,rus Range, large assortmslt of
mar, and House. Furnishing gooii in
/. NAL. The fixtures Of q well eOndstied
!. sk,ctiouery and Ice Cream Saloon, iiaud.
G ahuw Cases, Jars, Scales, Dishes, SFobns,
n "a, Chairs; large assortment Of Toys
n sehrrinhs Goods &c. ;.ako Soda Wtter
!, nlain. 10 good condition, with silver
- IA spigots. A 10, Of Bcdstcnds, wash
a and other household ariiclel A
"a Wagon, nearly new a Top Basket
q a.. one good Sleigh, one Thomgh,
/. br Marc. two Colts OF good stock, unal
y Sid Wagon, Plos CulJivaior bl VI
A lut sneh rs boards, scantling, flames,
a sas hnusrs, &c.
4. go An sums Of $40 and under, cash;
!, on aboyc ten dollars a credit II four
o moi hill be given, purchasers giving no,c,
a with bfovcd security, beAnug iuterestirom
y day e. No goods 10 be removed until
{. set,lJ
NJ MARGARET CALliAGHAN. {
"a lhAehing and two Stores are i1t Sal,
c. or RdA To the dwelling is SIahling 6r sis
horse 1he location Of the stores iof busi
mess excolied Ia the city, and bay,
been q cted as business stands for anum
OF yeaf u health Is the cause of giving VI
a !. -
-. dARGARET CALLAGHAN,
" Westminster, Nd.
= nes Il, c. Matthews, Auctioneer
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

The throwing out of the electoral vote
of New York, says the Times, would sim
ply inaugurate revolution. To this the
World very coolly replies that the matter
is under investigation, and, If the facts
should warrant Congress in rejecting the
vote of New York, the Republicans will
submit, just as the Democrats submitted
to the putting in Of Hayes. This country
is not to be Mexieanizel, but the forms Of
law must be observed, The promoters of
revelation would soon find themselves in
hopeless dilemma,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13
RESULT OF THE RLEurra9.

Although il has been known for more THAI
a week past that Garfield and Arthur had
carried enough States 10 elect them. yet until
Wednesday last the vote on Congressman was
soelose 10 number Of districts Il wasuncertAin
whichparty would have a majority inthe House
Representatives, aud, indeed, the Senate was
supposed TO be in doubt also. The vote foI
President in California was also close, and
the official count had 10 be awaited TO deter.
mine how the State had voted. Below is 4
table showing the Democratic and Republican
States. aud the number Of their electoTg
votes. One hundred and eightyive vote
are necessary TO elect, the total number bf
votes in the Electoral College being 800
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13
JUSTICES SALE
OF
HOUSEHOLD At MIDDLEBURG

Rf Writ pf decree Of the Orphans
- Conr1 Carroil coati,y, pas I'D Ia cause
No q Eq wherein john Mackley and
others are Apainan,s, and Margaret Otto
aud others deicndau,s, the undersigned,
at trustee, sell a, Public Sale, q the
premises, to highest bidder, on
| lFeti'si December Sii, LSsi
att q clock ~ parcel Of lAud oillain-
ing J AcbE pore or less The improve,
ments thereon 'ast Of comfortable aud
substantial Fr Rsush.cas, \
two. story Dwell House With AM
back building. she, Smoke Mss -
HOUSE, Corn G. and other MkfiE4&2fC
necessary halIl4, WI OF excellent snitr
AZ Tie dxelhngA Ie is'Elsoa never i3lpg
spung Of waierN he loseraafi Of bs lOL
There .s Is aiso qa@Iay of ap,Is and
oin US, run trees he pSmfes, gFIees, &c.
ihs propeuyI IN Niddleburg, aod ad-
JOINS The land Of lla,hhnd Mrs Grimes,
IS very desirnbly Dated B the toWi. aud To
purchasers desirirt good and dssirtar home
an Opportunity Is H. oa4ed
TERMS 90 SAuS One bird easi on the
gay OF sale or Oh ratification thgeoii one;
mira ~ nine monitAaud As o,Aef one third
~ eighteen months bm The dny u sale, I'd
efedt pAymeuts to seGArA by the NOTED
Oh Tue purchaser or prchAsert vita approved
security bearing in,sft, from he iay OF sale
CHAS.t. REMINDER, 4
nov t3-ls Tustee.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

The farmers Of Fayetic couaty, Ohio, have
recently suffered heavy losses by having asTi-
culturaf implements, len ia the field over
night, destroyed by malicious parties. 4
meeting was held, aud detective promised
81 900 Il he would hunt down the perpetra.
tors Of the outrages In few weeks the de
having destroyed the machines, aud stated
that they had regularly organized TO destroy
all the agricultural Implements in that part
Of the State, 20 as 60 prayeht the cheapeming
Of farm labor. The gang was entirely broken
up, aud the farmers willingly paid the detec
tive his well.earned reward
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13
DIED.

On the sth inst, near Dayton Ohio, Mary.
wiiclof WIN. Wampler, and daughter Of l6e
late DAVID Roop, Of this county, aged ahoG,
% years.
Near this city, on Thursday morning last,
Mrs. Lacy Ann Biggs, wife OF William John
Biggs, Esq. Her funeral will take place ON
Sunday morning at O'Clock.
Near Sykessille, this county, October 10Th,
1880 suddenly, Elmer Dorsey, aged 3 years,
3 months and days, eldest child Of William
NJ. aud Kate NJ. Gisi.
Our darling Elmer from US is gone,
HIS precious voice we loved Is stilled,
A place is vacant in opr home,
Which never can be 6lled.
ny MS MOTHER
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

The Democrats lack two important ele-
ments Of success, viz; good leadership
and an able metropolitan press. 1t is to
be hoped that both these needs will be
supplied ere they enter upon another
Presidential contest.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

For several weeks prior to the Demo.
cratic pominasiOp for President, scarcely
a day passed that dispatches werp not sent
over the country announcing Mr.. Tilden's
precarions condition. Since then not a
word has been published about his health.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13
FoRTY.sEvESTn C0NaREss.

9th seventy-sk members of the present
United States SeAate the terms Of Office Of
lweniy.6ve--eleveh Republicans and fourteen
Democrats--expfe with the Forty.sixth Con.
grsss, March SRI, 1881, and their successors
have been in part or will be this winter, chos
en- by the Legislatures of their respective
twenty. Eve States. The Senate will stand as
follows:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13
FAs oIa Flag.

An esteemed eorresI'oHasns, 10 the
know III the failure 10 elect cr,iie
President az this time will not hayl ogsc,
OF modifying the principles and The Il,sin.
sexraiiug the Democratic patty" wrr.
eeTfaialg aoi We cannot supposed NV
respectable number OF Democrats 80.
nose TO do what the Republicans ara mo.
IN anxious should be done by the D. ~.
Ii there are any ia our ranks who az liSs
to desert their party aud strip of ,ni.
form because a battle has been lost "A a 70
at liberty 10 do so, and the sooner Il Z (,
the better. Bat we opine that all I'M
not expect to be recognized herean bc
Democratic fold from which they la ~.
tarily strayed, aud We are certain an
speedily take their proper PLACID IN u a.
rious columns Of their old foes, u II
doubtless, they will, in time, become ~
allies. But il they imagine they can MS
considerable number with them ib,s
ranks Of the opposition, they ere VAly
mistak On. We speak adyiscdly. W.
we utter the plain and unmistakab "
ments Of the defeated but still thou !
united DEMOCRACY OF the lniQns TN.
oeratic party is stronger to-day IN deiei,4 4,
II was before the late disaster overt Il
The old flag, the old name, the old priv
are dearer 10 its enthusiastic million
they ever we're before; and at no pi9s
period OF lis eyenlful history was 1t mole'
iermined to "stand by It's guns that N
! present hour, when the yictors are e4us
and the faint hearted few are ALTERING. r.
estly entertaining these opinions, we ddl
believe that any portion OF the Demoft
party can now be found in any State {,
| Union who would be willing to lover on
and change the legend inscribed upon It h
when the smoke OF the battle has clei
away and the fortunes Of the day have /
decided against us. Our cause Is the s
to-day that Il was yesterday, and though
feat may discourage the timid and time $
ing Il cannot alter the great principles v
nerved the heart aud strengthened the ar
the DGweelcy in the disastrous struggle
which they nave just emerged. In this
ton we ganll have at leas, the pspei
every manly and honest foe, and, whe
victorious or defeated in after struggles
will have the satisfaction Of knowing tina
neither helped to purchase victory by
abandonment Of principle, nor invited
deserved defeat by striking hands with
common enemies Of the republic. II
perhaps, be old fashioned thus to speak
| Il, instead Of temporizing, yielding to exp
ency or sacrificing one joi or title Of its
cient principles, the Democratic party
mains true to its old traditions and shows
bold, fierce and aggressive spirit OF Us b,
4 4 IL = -. a. al...a. .
once more DO to tho Zoe what it was OF y
''as terrible as an army with banners
baltimore Gazette.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

THE VoTE OF VIRGINIA Returns from al
the counties in Virginia but four HIDE been
received, and the result is as follows: Rega.
lar Hancock ticket, 8l,GB5; Malone readins-
ter Hancock ticket, 30,sss; epublicaniickel,
s2,2s7i total, 2o7,2f0, which is byfsf The
largest vote east since The adoption oft9 poll,
tax qualification, and within $4,000 III The
vote lar Hayes and TiIden. n
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

James O'BHOH aud Samuel S. Morey have
made confessions about their connection with
the Morey Letter trial, and they have been
indicted for perjury. These confessions may
be as false as their testimony.
The Garfield letter to Morey may be for.
gerry as to chirography, but no, as to Gar6eId's
sentiments.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

That swelling and stilted programme,
compared with the outcome Of the Radical
procession on "Wednesday night, reminded
one of the high-sounding, magnilOquent
circus bills, sometimes posted by preteu-
tiOus shows, the bills forming the better
part Of them.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13
Business Locals.

For good set OF Harness and Winter Lar
Robe, go 70 Ike Miller, at Bowers Hall, op
posits Catholic Church, Westminster, Nd,
where small profits are thankfully received
Wanted, on salary and commission, Two
reliable energetic men to sell the genuine
Singer Sewing Machine. Once opposite
Wheeler's Hotel. Call on or addrpss Irwin
N. Horrel, Agent, Westminster, Nj.
For fine Photographs, 20 10 Blesshg's Gal.
lery, West End. Westminster. At
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

{ is Saaosad that sryr.-..y SHERMAN
is willing to accept Senator Thurman
place IN the u. S. Senate. If so, there
can be no truth in the report tina, he is
to be retained in the Garfield cabinet. lie
would not, it is believed, be acceptable to
the Grant interest.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

Rev. Uriel Graves preached his farewell
sermon in Baltimore last Sunday, aud will
leave the Monumental city for Greensboro,
Pa, where be is to take charge Of a Green.
back paper. His sensational style Of
preaching vas not successful in Baltimore,
and he further lost influence by his ming
ling in politics. Maryland can stand her
loss in the departure of Mr.. Graves. May
'N.----.l- N andnra him
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

The Republican procession on Wednes,
day night, minus boys and the colored
allies, would have been slim affair, after
all the bladdsrblOwing and horu-tOotine
which preceded ii in the SeaGasl
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

Hancock is more nearly Of the type Of
Washington, than any of our public men;
the hero and statesman combined. Take
him, all in all, We shall rarely look upon
his like again.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

SUNDAY School Norcg.-rhe Meadow
Branch Sunday School will have lis closing
exercises tomorrow, Sunday, November H.
at 2 O'Clock p. m.
An address will be delivered by Rev. +
W. Stoner.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

Total.......... 1861 Total ......... 2l3
California win give bn' Eve votes for Han.
cock. One of the Democratic electors ruas
255 behind the ticket lnd is defeated. The
vote Of the State will sand for Hancock aud
for Garfield
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

The Examinations on " ednesday night
were few and far between. Some we're
quite brilliant, and others scarcely distin-
gaishable from houses ordinarily lit up.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

The Radical parade on Wednesday night
had probably Eve hundred men and boys
in line, and not over 225 torches when the
column reached the East End.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

The Ssatinsfs illustrations, last satur.
day, were truly elephantiuc, The artist
vas not Mast, but his illnstrations werc
rasher Misty.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

1t has been discovered III Memphis that
Robert McKenna, one Of the ten Republicans
elected to the Tennessee Legislature from
Shelby county, Is ineligible. He was eonsic-
Tod several years ago Of having married his
wigs granddaughter, but was psrdoned By
Gasarnor Brown in 1876 II is claimed that
hef has never applied 10 be restored to the
n is Of citizenship, and is therefore disqnal-
&d from holding ol6eeE The certificate Of
q 4ctlon viii i i uAde. stood, be given to w.
= *izlzinn. Damoera 80 has received the
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

Pfssnming that The House of itspFesen-
tatiVes shall not contain more than 29S
members ~ q presents the basis Of re-
presentation nndsr The new apportionment
wculd b about 10000 inhabitants for
each congressional dlsarisssv The North
then would lose three members and the
South gain three. To be mora accurate,
New England win lose four representa-.
sisas, lhe Middle States six; the West viii
gain sevep members md ths South three
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13
NO. 2,OdpEQUrT9. b
10 the CIRCUIT coOt for G,Frol couil

=, NO. 2,0dOEQuflH. 81.
10 the Circuit Cout for c.rroQ couS,
November Germ, ~.
John Z. Smith aud Charles y. loboris, d
toes, ~ Raiaa atous0 % wik.
0RDERED this "a, day ( NogcuA
~ A. ID. 1880, that ID sales itbe real ID
persona property repo4ed by in +. 81 b
aud rharles u. Robor9, fhisids. MrlNF
deed OF ,rus, from Rufal Ssrons ma ~
H. Strunse his wife, and iled in N "a N
ratified and confirmed. aaless au,ss,,
contrary thereof be showa on obelW
iSih day Of December, A. b. isk = !,
copy of this order be pablishl n, 70
newspaper printed in Wes,miash As,,
solnly, pneein each .uighfeg HH
before the 9Th dayof litkel ~
lhe report states the do ms
Of tho rial estate 10 be 500
al property to be Si2G.7b LII
WM. N. In
i Il. ffAS 1ynm
Jndgas ofiht NUI
Isue copy,-rcsit4
nov ls,st fRANKf4s
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

senator David Davis, of Illinois, is claim.
ed as an Independent.
The following shows the probable political
complexion of the House Of Representatives
Of the Forty. seventh Congress.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13

There are six Greenbackers elected to the
Forty.seventb Congress, and the next House.
AAss srarch 4th, 1881, will stand;
Rapnhlie- 4-------.------
Denocrats............. H.
Greenbaekers..".....,... ....."".....-........6
Total.
Of the Greenbackers four are from Nilsson
II and two from Maine. Five are said to be
Democrats aud one Republican. Voting
together they hold the balance Of power be.
tween the Democratic and Republican parties.
Voting with the old parties the Democrats
would have one majority.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13
OYSTER SUPPER,

NHE ladies Of the several Churches in
u Westminster, will give an Oyster Supper.
at Odd Fellows Hall, on Thursday and hi.
day nights Of next week, for the beneflt z
the Young Mems Christian Association =
Cream, Cake and Confectionery W.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-11-13
seotarian BigOty.

HaneOekis majority IL, 1858.
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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-21
A e&flr rrsMEN.

The recent report that Prince Bis
marck was in danger of death, and
that in view Of this the Princess had
been summoned from Berlin to Varzin,
is now denied, and the explanation is
that the Princess went homo because
she had finished her visit at the capital.
This may be true, but at the Same time
does not allay the suspicion that Bis
marck's health is weaker than the Gov
ernment is willing to admit. 1t was
reported some time ago that he suffered
from heart disease. Yesterday his all.
ing was called rheumatism, and today
neuralgia. Either of these diseases
preying on his great heart will destroy
1t soon.
When Bismarck dies who will sue
coed him? That is question in which
all Europe is interested. Bismarck
takes I'LL Europe into his political cal
culations, and the operation Of his
plans affects il all. His influence was
signally illustrated the other day, when
a leading German paper declared that
no Cabinet could last in France if Bis
marclS were opposed to it, Has the
Empire man capable OF carrying on
his work. II the work be changed,
what will be the result TO the politics
of the Old Word2 The query opens
vast field for conjecture.
Similar questions may be asked
about Lord Beaconsfeld. His health,
too, has long been feeble He may
drop off any day. While he lives be
will probably hold on to power. So
far as appearances go, the majority OF
the English people are satisfied with
bis policy. Its aggrcssivencss pleases
their belligerent nature and gratites
their love OF conquest His daring
foreign policy reminds them of the
splendid courage and influence Of the
elder Pitt 1t is fair to presume that
Beaconsfeld's personal power among
English statesmen contributes greatly
TO the maintenance of this policy. If
he should go to his long rest, what
statesman of his party is fit to succeed
him ? If the policy were altered by
his DEATH what would be the conse-
quence to England and to the civiliza.
ton of Europe
Gortschakoif, though not feeble, is
old, and must soon lay down the reins
OF power He is still the presiding
genius Of Russia. Even in substantial
retirement he controls her destinies
She with England and Germany, is
the nation which makes the Old World
what it Is. When these three mon,
each with policy distinctly bis own,
have gone down in death, as they must
90 shortly, what will be the effect on
the progress Of the people whom they
have served2 Upon whom will their
mantles fall Time only can tell. The
one thing sure is that the world will
not readily produce another such o
trio Of statesmen. Pittsburgh Tele.
graph
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1880-01-21
TOO MUCH WIFE.
solomon put himself on record CO

Solomon put himself on record con-
cerning matrimony to the effect that
"whoso findeth wife fndeth a good
thing" Houghton, of Yonkers, in the
State of New York, had evidently read
this Having found one wife, he reas.
oned within himself that the findings
Of the man who should find two wives
ought TO be twice as desirable as Of
the poor fellow whose ambition he'd
him no higher than to seek 'and find
one Having turned to the history OF
the wise man OF old, he found q record
Of whole wagon-loads of wives and
concluded that Solomon must have
been greatly blessed in his household.
Solomon had plenty OF money as well as
plenty of wife. Houghton was by no
means as flush as Solomon in the mat
tor Of wages, and as he received only
fifteen dollars week, was forced to
content himself with two wives. To
the first Mrs. Houghton he was mar
ried twenty years ago, To Mrs. Hough-
ton number two he has been united
only two years. 1t was with sorrow
in his heart and q black bandage
around his hat that he made love TO
the latest Mrs Houghton. He laid
before her his alleged condition OF be-
reavement. She wept with him and
for him, and together their tears eoursed
down like the Summer rain. He told
her the story of his old love, and took
her to an adjacent cemetery that they
might plight their mutual affection
over the grave Of the departed.
The grave afterwards proved TO be
that OF his mothcriulaw or somebody
else. At all events it was not that of
the first Mrs. Houghton, for now that
lady appears in the solidity of her own
flesh and the vitality of her own blood
and she Indignantly SCOTS at the idea
Of ever having been laid in any grave.
Houghton rashly complicated his house.
hold affairs by keeping his wives with.
in a few miles of each other, and ad.
ded an additional complication in letting
his daughter by the first wife into the
dreadful secret. BY one OF those haps
or mishaps which must sooner or later
banpen when n man has a braoe OIL
wives these two ladies fell into each
others society. They were naturally
astonished. Undersach circumstances
ladies usually claw at each others
faces and tear down each others back
hair. Not so with these two wives
They acted like philosophers. Instead
of fighting for an undivided interest in
their liege lord they calmly sat down
over cup of tea. They resolved to
ioin their funds and forces in employ.
ing lawyer to secure punishment for
the deceitful Houghton. The unhappy
man was made a nrisoner He nnder.