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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

The people OF Princess Anne, Girls
field and other parts of Somerset coun-
ty are greatly excited over the report
ed confession of woman who is now
on her death bed of having murdered
man sixteen years ago. Two ne
groes were executed for the crime in
1866. The murder occurred some
time during the latter part of 1868,
the victim being Azariah Dougherty,
who was found dead in his store. AS
was then supposed. his money was the
incentive for the crime. Suspicion
rested upon two colored men, who
were arrested soon after the murder
was perpetrated, but no money was
found in their possession and none
could be found about the premises of
Dougherty. 1t was generally suppos
ed that some other party or parties
were accessory to the crime. but time
failed to unravel the mystery and the
men arrested were soon after placed
on trial for murder and found guilty
and sentenced to be hanged.
The evidence upon which they were
convicted was purely circumstantial,
all efforts to show directly that they
committed the crime having failed
The strongest evidence connecting
them with the murder is said to have
been the finding in the pocket of one
of the accused of knife that it was
shown belong to Dougherty. On
the scaffold both men solemnly protes.
ted innocence down to the moment
when the fatal drop fell. and one of
them. in a speech from the gallows, de-
clared himself guiltless of the terrible
crime and said that the perpetrator of
the murder would be discovered in
less than twenty years and that he
wouldn't be found to be black man,
either.
The story Of the crime and execu-
ton had long since been almost forgot
ten, but the reported confession made
public now has revived it and aroused
the curious interest of all familiar with
the tragedy and the subsequent start
ling developments. The woman who
is reputed to have made the startling
confession is Mrs. Patty Ann Ward,
living few miles from Crisheld. She
is suffering from a terrible cancer,
which has placed her beyond all fear
of human law, and her confession is
believed to have been prompted by a
knowledge of her approaching death
and the fear of entering into the pre-
sence of her Maker without having
confessed her crime. 1t is understood
that she has given to her friends full
detail of the horrible affair, in which
she discloses the fact that she, !ogeth
er with her son, murdered Mr.. Dough-
erty for his money. The son died a
few years ago aud short time before
his death it is said he expressed wish
to disclose something AS it is believ
ed his share in the crime but that
Mrs Ward prevented him doing so by
placing her hand over his mouth.
rnere are many rumors in circulation
about the whole affair, one being to
the effect that the friends of the dying
woman won't allow her confession to
be given to the public until after her
death has taken place
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

EXCURSION For the purpose of ac-
commodating persons who may desire
to attend the sheep penning which is
TO take place on Chincoteague Island
next Wednesday, the Worcester Rail
road Co will on that day run special
excursion train TO Franklin City, to
connect with the steamer for the Island.
Tickets will he sold at reduced rates,
and will be good to return until Satur-
day. the Est.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14
Mrs. George Hayward, one day las

Mrs. George Hayward, one day last
week, had occasion to correct 4 color
ed servant girl in her service. On
Saturday night party of the girls
friends, as it is supposed, appeared in
front of Mr.. Hayward's residence and
attacked his house with shower OF
bricks, which, fortunately, beyond the
breaking of number of panes Of glass,
did no serious damage, although some
of the members of the family narrowly
escaped being struck by the flying mis-
sizes, which came crashing through the
room in which they were seated On
the following night the attack was re-
peated, and Mr.. Hayward has taken
the precaution to prepare for all SIM
liar attempts
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14
Harrisburg, Pa, Nov IS, 1880.


DR.. b. ] Kendall & Co. Gents -
| have a very fine mare that has had a
bone SPAWN for long time. 1 tried
every thing man could devise to cure
it, but all in vain, and was about to
give it up when a friend of mine in
this city came to me and recommen-
ded Kendall's SPAWN Cure, which l
tried with grand results, removing that
bone clear and clean Then / sent IS
cents to you for one of your illustrated
horse books. and | think there is no
better book printed on the horse and
his diseases. / have taken great inter
est in it, and have since sold eighteen
copies for you to my neighbors, and
will try and do what good can by
getting them for others.
Yours truly, G. w MILLER.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

WORCESTER r. Accommodating
Monday, May 10th, special train will
be run between Selbyville and Snow
Hill during court week, for the accom-
mediation of persons having business in
this place. Train will leave SelbyviIle
at 7, Showell's 7:Io, Berlin 1880, Que
ponce, 7:5o, and Wesley at 8 O'Clock
A. NJ; returning, leave Snow Hill at
$50 P. NJ. For rates of fare, inquire
of agents.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14
Notice to Taxpayers.

The undersigned hereby gives notice
to all persons who are indebted to him
as Collector of State and County Taxes
for the years 1873 aud 1879, that un-
less such taxes are paid at once he shall
proceed to levy upon and sell all prop
critics upon which said taxes are not
paid. LEVIN ]. HOUSTON,
Feb. 5-'SI. Collector.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

THE coming of Mr.. Blackiston to
this place to fill the pulpit of the NJ. E.
Church was it seems, unfortunately, the
result of a misunderstanding lone for
which the members of the = Official
Board were not in the least degree
responsible. he members of the
church have decided to do without a
permanent minister for the present
year, and use their funds in remodel
ing and repairing their sanctuary. Mr..
Blackiston has returned TO the north.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14
Dusr off your busters.

DUsr off your busters.
SHERIFF Lloyd will be in Berlin
to-day
SPRING chickens VIII soon be ripe.
CHURCH festivals will soon blossom
forth.
The prettiest line of Gents fancy
goods, at Nelson's.
BABY carriages arc in growing de-
mand here.
A WONDERFUL discovery-Kendalls
SPAWN Cure. Read advertisement.
lF you want a good cigar, call on
Nelson.
THE drum and trout fishing is said
TO be excellent at present down on
Chincoteague Island.
How to invest a dollar and make
1--WE Buy bottle Of Kendall's Spav
in Cure. See advt.
COURT commences on Monday next.
The session does not promise to be a
lengthy one.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

w. E. THORNTON, Eso-Dear Sir ::
| use Laroque's Bitters in my family,
and think it a valuable and excellent
medicine for all arrangements both of
Stomach, and Liver. 1t gives me
much pleasure to endorse its merits,
which you are at liberty to make use
of in any way you may think proper.
Very respectfully yours, Mrs. H. E.
Kettlewell, I63 Hanover street.
Baltimore, Sept. grid, 1880.
May I4-2t.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14
May II ct.

FfFTY-Two conversions have thus
far been reported as the result of the
revival at the NJ. E. Church in Newark,
and still the good work goes on. The
altar is being crowded every night
with penitents, and many are unable,
SO large are the congregations, to gain
admission.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

BOARDING. Mrs. Anna d. Dymock,
having refitted the +" Truitt House."
on Bank street, Snow Hill, begs leave
to announce to her former patrons,
and the public generally, that she is
now prepared to receive permanent
and transient guests upon the most
reasonable terms. Board by the day,
week or month, with home comforts,
excellent table, and pleasant apart
ments. APP. 25tf.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

PEDACoGUE u. ] LeCompte is the
champion bull-fghter of our county.
Regularly every morning, on his way
from Ocean City to his school in the
Neck" he has to stop and accommo-
date with pitched battle a ferocious
animal belonging to a Mr.. Mumford,
through whose farm he is obliged to
pass. So far, Dave has come out best,
but he thinks he will eventually have
to travel with shotgun. Bully Boy
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14
Notice to Taxpayers.

Taxes for 1850 are due, and as those
having claims against the county are
urging their settlement, | must insist
upon all persons owing taxes for that
year to pay the same Immediately |
will be in Snow Hill every Tuesday
unless called away on official business.
c &. LLOYD,
MARCH, 5th-u. Collector.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

FISH Commissioner Hughlett had
deposited in the river at this place on
Monday last 400, 900 young shad The
Young fish were about ten hours old,
and were brought over from the batch
ing station on the Nanticoke by Mr..
Richard Morgan
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

Mr.. WEST, the pleasant and exceed
ly loquacious gentleman employed by
G G. Green, of Woodbury., N. J.,
dropped in to see us last Saturday.
He looked somewhat thinner than he
did on his previous visit, but he hasn't
forgotten how to talk. Still, he is a
very agreeable gentleman, and we are
always pleased to see him.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

RobBrNG THE GRAvE.-Is sometimes
honorable, as when a man cures the
Dyspepsia, Disordered Stomach, Ner-
vousness, Bilious Fever and Liver
Complaint that is killing his neighbor.
This DR.. Flagg does with his Improv-
ed Liver and Stomach Pad. He give
no medicines internally.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

THERE will be preaching in the M.
E. Churches on Newark Circuit to-
morrow, as follows: Conner's at 10
A NJ; Wesley at 3P NJ, and Newark
at O'Clock NJ. by the pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

IN musical point of view. Chinco-
league Island leads the Wilmington
Conference, the public singing being
conducted by Mr.. T. Kenney on an
+ fat cornet. his wife presiding at the
organ Wilmington News.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

NORTHAMPTON county (Va.) has
new newspaper, "The Eastern Shore
Herald" published by Messes. Borum
& Pride. Although showing the need
of proof reader, it is quite a lively
and interesting sheet, and we welcome
it to our exchange list.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

Ice For SALE.-The undersigned is
now prepared to supply housekeepers
and consumers generally with first-clasS
ice, in large or small quantities, upon
moderate terms. JOHN P. MOORE,
May Tiff Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

THE ladies of All Hallows p f
Church propose to hold fair and fes-
tival at the Court House sometime in
June. AT the same time they will
give a musical entertainment. Full
particulars will be given in due time.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

Mr.. Hamilton Disston, the we'll
known saw manufacturer, accompanied
by number of Philadelphia politicians,
arrived in his steam pleasure yacht at
Chincoteague Island one day this week.
They have been killing from 500 to
1000 birds day, since their arrival.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

THERE will be lively times at the
annual sheep penning, which will take
place on Chincoteague next WedneS-
day
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14
A FULL new line of smokers goods
Just received at Nelson's.

IF you want TO spend pleasant day
make up your mind to be one Of the
excursionists to Chincoteague next
Wednesday
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

WANTED-To rent, a Cottage at
Ocean City, Nd, for the months Of
July, August and September Would
prefer to purchase, if prices and terms
are satisfactory. Address, with par
ticulars, w. H. BABcocK,
Box azo Washington, D. G.
May Il 81
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

VISITORS TO our town next week
should not fail to call at Sid Nelson's
Emporium Tor cheap goods. Remem-
Der the place, opposite Nock's Hotel.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

THE Thirteenth Annual Convention
Of the Diocese of Easton will be held
in St. Peter Church. Salisbury, on
Wednesday, June Ist, 1881. The
Convention sermon will be preached
by the Rev. John Cotton Smith, d. D.
Rector of the Church of the Ancen-
sion. New York
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

PRIcE's National Hotel has been put
in complete order for the reception of
guests during court.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

SPRING bonnets have made their ap-
pearance on our streets, with well
dressed ladies attached. They are
lovely-the bonnets, we mean
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

THOSE interested in good horses
will do we'll to read Mr.. Towle's letter
in another column on SPAWN, Ring.
Bone, Etc, with Methods OF Treat
ment. We are informed that Mr..
Towle is one of the best agricultural
writers in Vermont and no doubt his
investigations ON this subject will be Of
great benefit TO horse owners.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

FoR your groceries and provisions
go to S. T. Nelson's; he is this week
offering special inducements to purchas-
err
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

THERE will be preaching in the
Presbyterian Church in Snow Hill to-
morrow, morning and evening, at the
usual hours
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-05-14

THE best S. 90 shirt in town, at
Sid. Nelson's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-02
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, Tuesday, NOV. L, lool
King and Queen of Italy have arrived at Mouza,
ITALY, on their return from Vienna.
The Sportsman the Duke of Westminsters chest
nut colt Bend Or will leave the turf shortly Tor te stuu
The British steamer Texas from Liverpool for quebec
and Montreal, took out pedigree cattle valued at
$150,000 fer Canada.
The Rev. George Granville Bradley was to-day FORM
ally installed rs Dean Of Westmnster in the presence OF
a large congregation.
Heavy snowstOrms and gales reported throughout
England In several of the midland counties there are
two feet Of snow on the ground.
Tho Grand Jury at Maidstone has found a true Dill
against Arthur LEROY for the murder Of Mr.. Gold In
carriage Of the Brighton Railway express train, on
June 27.
All the coeres Southwest Lancashire have stopped
until Thursday. The coers have decided that II the
demand for an advance in their wages is refused they
will only work four days in the week.
The Standards Vienna dispatch about King Humberts
visit says that Baron Beck Chef of STAFF started
for Trent in the Tyrol ascertain what parts OF the
forthcatOns recently begun can be discontinued
At the Brighton Autumn Meeting, which opened to-
day. the race for the Brighton Autumn Handicap Tor
threeyearolds and upward distance one mile and hail.
was won by W. Gregorys four year-od bay fly Espada
Seven ran including r. Lorilards ryear-Od cnest-
uut colt Mistake.
LONDON Nov. 2.-Municipal elections were held
throughout England and Wales yesterday. In great
many cases they show Conservative gains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-02
THE ELECTIONS IN GERMANY.

BERLIN, Nov. 1.-Coucctcd complete returns
from 800 election districts show that of the success
full candidates 4i are Conservatives, % Free Con-
seryatiycs 100 members of the Centre Party, 81
National Liberals, ~ Secessoniss, 35 Progrcsssis
members of the Party of the,Peoplc 10 Poles, aud
II Particularsts and Protesters. The politics OF 1
of the successful ca dIdates arc not defined. One
hundred second ballots are necessary.
The Public Prosecutor mas begun an acton
against the Editor and publisher of The RcicSher0d
the paper conducted by III H.rf Henric the notorious
" Jew-baitcr," on account OF poem IN IL apprOV-
ing the per ecution OF the jews. ,-
The passage of the Tobacco Monopoly and state
Insurance bills has been rendered practically I'M
possible in view OF the results OF the elections
VuENNA, Nov 1.-The Political Correspondence pun
fishes a semi-ofcial letter from Berlin stating that
members of the former Centre Party in the Reich
stag Will now become devoted supporters OF Prince
Bismarck at moment which is franght with deep
anxiety for the Vatican.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-02
FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
THE FIGHT OF THE LAND LEAGUE.

THE FIGHT OF THE LAND LEAGUE.
MORE TROOPS SENT FROM ENGLAND-Mn. PARNELLs S
HEALTH-RUMoRs THAT MIR. GLADSTONE WILL
RETIRE FROM oFFICE-LATEsT RETURNS OF THE
GERMAN ELEcTIoNs-PLANs FOR THE WINTER
CAMPAIGN OF THE FRENCH IN TUNIs.
The English Government is sending addi-
tionai troops to Ireland. Disturbances are re-
ported from Bclmullet. The first decision un-
der the Land Act was given at Monaghan yes
terday. Mr.. Sexton has been released
from prison on account of ill-health The
Standard says that Mr.. Gladstone intends
to retire shortly from public life the
statement is said to have no foundation. The
latest returns of the German elections do not
alter the result as already announced Some
important changes in the plan of the winter
campaign of the French in Tunis seem to have
been made necessary by the advance on Kair-
wan. The negotiations for commercial
treaty between France and Italy are about to
be concluded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-02
CANADIAN ITEMS.

QUEBEC, Nov. 1.-The City of Quebec will
lose in direct and indirect revenue about S25o,ooo
from the decrease in shipping this year as compared
with last ...A cable dispatch from Glasgow was re-
ceived by the Messrs Dobe yesterday afternoon con-
rming the report that the bark Evene has been aDa
dOned at sea. She sailed from Quebec on october -
bound to Leith and commanded by Captain LOCK-
head.
GUELPH, Ont, Nov. 1.-The customs returns TOT oc-
tober were 1922 Of an increase the corresponding
month Of last year of S71 428 The inland revenue re-
turns were 1894, $40, an increase of $90,375
HAMILTON, Ont, Nov 1.-The value of the exports 10
the United States from this port in October was
increase the corresponding month Of last year OF
s150,923 The inland revenue amounted to S27,735,
decrease Of 81, ,203.
MONTREAL. Ont, Nov. 1.-The Rev. Mr.. James Thorn
ton formerly minister OF the Church OF England, who
has lately been charged with eccentric peculiar-
ties turned out to be insane and has been placed under
restraint. go. To-day being observed here as State
holiday, all public Offices are closed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-02
TIVE CAMPAIGN IN TIJNfS.

LONDON. Nov. 1.-The Tuns correspondent
OF "a ines says: "The failure to surround the ARABS
by te advance TO Karwan has made necessary some I'M
poltaut changes in the plan for the winter campaign III
Tduls which may entail more important resuits' Gen
oral snus.ier will assume the command Of General For
gcmol's column, now encampcd south Of Karwan, ana
march to Gafsa. Generals. Phbcrt, Logerot ana sa-
barter will execute a combined movement on inc ooa9t'
General Eenne will be permanently stationed nc kalr
wan and will protect the temporary railway, rom Ss
The small flying column in the North VIII pe m Sbi
and march from Kairwnu into the provinces OF sanei
and Dicrd In the direction Of Trpo II carried OUT
this plan Will constitute the third ana most lhPor"V
phase OF the Iunsian expedition"
PARIS, Nov. 1t is expected that NJ Gampetta VIII
Shortly make an important statement regarding his pol
icy either during debate Interpolation Win refer
10 the Governments Tunlsian pOnoyb Oh previously
at q meeting OF the majority.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-02
Amount Amount
Month. Deposited Drawn. Difference.

This table shows that Nugent oyerdrew his ac-
count every month, and in three months the money
overdrawn amounted TO $4,000 each month. The
difference between his deposit and the checks
amounts TO $515,000 in nine months. But how
much Of this money Nugent received is not known
because the business methods of the two men were
peculiar Nugent always kept on deposit all the
money which he received in his business from every
source and was therefore always hard pressed for
ready money When he wanted money the accom-
modating cashier was always ready with one Of
Nugent's blank checks notes According TO adj
missions the / per cent commission on the money
oyerdrswn this year amounts to a very respectable
figure.
BAD EFFECTS FEARED
The business community was fearing already yes
terdny to hear reports of other failures That the
largest bank in the State Of New-Jersey should
break with such an enormous deficiency was re-
garded proof conclusive that many firms would
be compelled to suspend payment. The bank was
the repository of the money of the best firms and
largest institutions in Newark but no firm has as
yet been reported as financially embarrassed
Many of the. depostors have, opened accounts
;n other banks in the city, but not one has
asked for any loans. Men Of good business standing
who had large sums on deposit in the bank, an
nounce that they are seriously Inconvenienced by
the loss but that they will all be able to continue
business without interruption. James +. Bond a
director of the bank and one of the largest real
estate brokers in the CITY, denied report that the
failure had ruined him. He asserted that he was
able to pay all obligations against him-to-day if
necessary. In a few instances crippled depositors
have been aided by their friends.
meeting of the Finance Committee of
the Board of Freeholders was held yesterday
to take action on the loss which the county would
sustain by the failure. The committee met In the
Auditors Office with closed doors at $50 a. IN.
There were present y. 8. Renwick chairman, j. ID.
PIONEER, William A. Ripley, George Lethbridge and
Director Doremus. 1t was decided at the meeting
to make a full statement of the condition of the
countys finances at the full meeting of the Board of
Freehoiders next week. 1t was admitted by one
member of the committee that there was 1856 600 in
the bank to pay some bridge bonds which were due
yesterday. He said. however, that arrangements
elared that the finances of the county were In safe
condition and that its credit was not impaired