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DR IIeHTBURNE, Assistant Surgeon, U. s. A., stationed at Fort Mcdowell, shows his good judgment in the implicit faith that he has in the future prosperity aud growth of Phenix. Iu addition to other property, he has recently purchased two lots on Washington street, east of Worm ser's property, and has let contract to J M. Schriver for the construction of dwell, ing house on the same. The building is to be OBe-stOry frame, thoroughly finish ed inside and out, an 26x3O feet m dimcn. sions. It will be completed and ready for occupancy in a montb.-Gazette.
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Vanderbilt tO'Retire,

NEW YORK, Dec. l4.> It is stated in well informed circles that Van, derbilt is about to retire from the active management of his properties, leaving the practical administration in the hands of Rutter and Cornelius Vanderbilt.
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cities connected by the Pennsylvania
san Francesca Trade.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. l4.-Wheat IS declinins-No. l, sl.60; No. 3, $l,55@L.574.
 Good times are now prevailing in the city, indicated by an article which will be published by the Bull letin this afternoon, showing that trade in holiday articles for the cur rent month will, it is estimated, reach Sl,50U,00O.
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New Bills.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-In the House over 750 new bills were re. ferred to-day, and the House ad- journed without completing the call of States. The bills, included one looking to the abrogation of the Clayton Bulwer treaty; to establish ocean mail service by means of mail subsidies; to appoint tariff commit tee; to retire the trade dollar.
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The Whitaker Case.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Judge Advocate General Swan to-day sub- mitted a review of the Whitaker court-martial case to the secretary of war. The verdict of the court will not be made public until the case has been acted upon by the president.
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I'm pOrtant. if True.

CHICAGO, Dec. 14.-Times Wash ington special: There is. sensa- tional report this evening that two jurors in the Guiteau case are dis qualified, because it is ascertained that they have been in government serylce
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Fires.

CALAIS, Me-, Dec. 14.-The ma chine shops and other property of the New Brunswick and Canada Railway at St, Andrews, N. B., burned. Loss, $G0,0O0; insurance slight.
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One ot James,s Reforms.

NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-Postmaster General James told a reporter last night he hopes to shorten the time between New York and San Francis co six hours before he leaves the cabinet.
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Garfield Memorial Services.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.--Commit. tees of both houses on the memorial services in honor of President Gar. field, are in joint session to fix day
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------------------ Western (IniOn Dividend

NEW YORK, Dec. l4.-Western Union has declared a l! per cent quarterly dividend. This leaves a surplus of $l,0l3,OOO.
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and hour for the services in the capi- tol. Conger and Brown have been added to the committee.
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Riddieberger Nominated.

RICHMOND, Dec. 14.--The read. juster caucus nominated Riddleber- ger unanimously. Election to-mor- row.
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" Are you particular" asked a gen. tleman the other day of Mr. Moody, Gas to what church your converts at tend after they have found peace through your ministrations?" "Not at all" answered the great revivalist, adding; Excuse me minute while l tote up these fgures-six times S42 is 5,O52, and 3x5,O52 makes 15.l56. Say, Sank," continued the great apos- tie, calling to hls mate like one dove to another, "What's our commission on sl,5l5, and SIX cents for hymn books since Monday?" "S642 80, ? promptly responded the sweet singer of Israel. "Not so bad Tor three nights, ell, Sank?" "I should smile, Mood," retorted the Wandering Boy. And then recovering him"elf, Mir. Moody turned to his visitor and re- sumed: "No, we are not at all par tcular. In San Francisco we con verted a Roman Catholic reporter, who gave up entirely indulgence in spirituous liquors at his own expense. In this case there was great outpour- ing of the Spirit. And, after we have done our work, we leave all these thousands of regenerate souls in the hands of their own pastors. Good morning." And, as the door closed, Mir. Moody called through the open door to his partner: Say, Ira, cable for 10000 more books, and say we must have 40 per cent in future, or we'll change our base; and fix me up a yarn for the matinee, about little girl who died in peace of the measles-something l can cry over." And so the good work goes on.
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It could not be discovered in the darkness from whence the shots came, or how many men were GU. gagged in the assault. The horses were frightened at the firing and started of on dead run, continuing therr flight tor about halt a mile, when enc of the lead horses fell N>->dead having been wounded by the highway men, and the coach proceeded on without him. The robbers did not overtake the coach, and nothing more was heard of them. The only causuaties to the pas. sengers were slight wound on the leg received by "Whistling Dick" and the disappearance of Mayor Cum, who was on his way to Tucson.
 As near as could be ascertained, Mir. Cum was on the outside, and either fell or jumped of during the shooting As nothing has been heard of him at the pres ent writing-2:30 R. m.-the gravest ap- prehenslons are felt regarding his safety; as unless he had been killed or wounded by the fusilade, it would seem that he must have reported himself by this time.
 This information was obtained by Sandy Bob's driver when he met Kinnear's coach on his way in last night.
 Arrangements are now being made to send cut party in quest of the missing Mayor
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Huachuca Water Conn

There have been reports set
 this company do not intend to uting pipes throughout the eli
 content themselves with supn
 various hoisting works at the ] mills that may be built. This 1 |I| misconception of the intent a
 the company. Believing in ! growth of the city and the perni 2 upon which it is being extel l1I X have decided upon main of II
 ternal diameter from the resef ' ! brow of the hill, 1900 feet tlli <a inches internal diameter froul
 Ninth and Fremont, and thl A Fremont to First street. The ]
 and the intermediate cross strs kt First and Ninth will not be 7 inches internal diameter. Pi peei MI lad through every street in the city. the pipe will be the best of wrought ir l~p welded, capable of standing an mense pressure. There is an immel quantity of the pipe somewhere on the Ii of the Atchison & Topeka road which liable to arrive at Benson any day.
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A Brave Woman.

A Detroit dispatch gives the fol- lowing account of the bravery of a single woman in contrast with lot of men. United States Marshal Wilcox, of Denver, arrived at the House of Correction last night, hav- ing in charge life prisoner, Henry w. White, desperado lately con- victed of robbing stage coach near Der Norte. New Mexico. about five months ago, and sentenced to impri sonment in the Detroit House of Correction for life. About three miles east of Pokagon, Cass county, on the Michigan Central railroad, the convict picked the lock of his hand cuffs with toothpick and ferociously attacked the marshal. He first struck him on the head with his handcuffs, and when Wilcox grappled with him in dazed way White struck him again and brought him to his knees. There were seventeen men in the car who saw the whole affair, but they left the officer to struggle with the desperate man In the fight Whle seized Marshal Wilcox's revolver and tried to shoot him, when Mrs. Smith son, the wife of a Denver engineer, on her way to New York, and the only woman on the car, sprang upon the sea; behind the struggling men, seized the convict around the neck and disabled hlm to a sufficient ex- tent to enable the marshal to once more secure control of him. White says if he could have got bullet through Wilcox he would have cov- cred the passengers with the revolver in one hand while he united his an- kles with the other, and then "gone through" every one of those internal towards in the cars. The marshal says that Mrs. Smithson declined reward, but he was going to send to her New York address $500 before he is forty hours older.
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THE POOR.

The necessity of alternating the wants of
the poor and distressed of our town and com
munity during the recent bitter weather, be-
came so urgent that an informal organization
of several of our citizens was had, for the
purpose of making collections, and with the
sums thus collected purchasing and distribu-
ting the necessaries of life.
We know that great deal of good work
has been done; many families have been re
lieved-some of them from most distressing
condition. Appeals still continue to come in
to the Association from numerous and unex-
pected quarters.
The following is fair sample of the many
communications. This was received from
white lady who has heretofore been able to
struggle through unaided: Mr.: Will
you please help me to some wood and some
things in the house to eat. | am very poor.
Nothing in the house to eat, and am sick so
that am not able to work | haven't got
stick OF wood in the house. Please help me. "
The committee has exhausted its funds, in
fact has created q small Indebtedness. 1t is
hoped that our charitable people will con-
tribute, each their mite, in his laudable work.
Donations may be left or sent to the post
Office. The COMMITTEES.
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The music class of Western Maryland Col
lege, under the direction Of Mrs. 5. NJ. +.
Jones, gave a soiree musicale in the College
Chapel, on Friday evening Of last week. The
programme was as follows: Overture-"Dle
Wiesse Dame BY Miss Florence Herring
''The Jolly Biacksmitbs," Miss Lamotte and
chorus; Duet-''Impatience Gallop,' Misses
Bell and Newman Trio-"Pearl Gallop,
Misses Everhart, kneller and A. smith
Waltz-"Notre Dame piano and organ,
Miss Chaplain and the Misses l.. and ). Sal
isbury; Solo-"Iim Finnegans Wake, +.
II. Fiagg, Jr: Duet-"Annen Polka, Misses
Bolhnger and Nicodemus; Trio-''Sesqai-
Centennial Schottisehe," Misses Knellsr, Us
ilton and Chaplain; de Camp Meeting Fire
Bells Mr.. G. Simmons and chorus Grand
Fantasie-''Nisitation Convent Bells, lpia-
noaud organs Vocal Distant Chimes,
Misses Newman, Bell and Chaplain Misere
Troyatore (piano and organ, Mr.. ). Noune-
maker and Mrs. Jones Solo-"Ths Wreck,
Mr.. E. A. Warieid Duet" MRrdi Gras,
Misses Smith and Herring; Moonlight on the
Lake" vocal quarteuel, Mrs. Jones, Miss
Chaplain, Messrs. DUNN and Warheld.
On the whole the programme was well
carried out and was a credit to Mrs. Jones.
The audience showed its appreciation by re-
peated applause and frequent encore. The
"Dlstant Chimes, by Misses Newman, Bell
and Chaplain, was sung with much sweet
ness, aad was heartily appisaded- Mr. War
field, in The Wreck, showed that be pos
sessed better voice than We ever thoaghl be
had. Il was decidedly the best solo Of the
evening He responded to an encore, and
repeated the latter part Of the selection.
Miss LaMotte, in a voluntary, Home sweet
Home" with variations, acquitted herself
with much honor The ''SeSqui Centennial
Sehotiische, ''Die Wiesse Dame, " Vista.
ton Convent Bells" and "Misere" we're all
well rendered, and fully meriIed the approval
of the auditors Mr.. E. II. Flsgg, Jr., sang
several humorous solos in Irish costume,
which we're well received. The other pieces
need not be paricularized, since they were
all crediiably presented. This is the second
soiTee the class has gwen.
The lady boarders were agreeably surprised
on Saturday night last By table plenteously
supplied with cream, cake, confectionery and
other delicaeies, given by the gentlemen Of
the college in return for the leap year treat
furnished by the young ladies last fall The
affair was thoroughly enjoyable, and everyone
seemed 20 have a good time, After the edi.
bles were disposed Of, games were indulge
10 By some, while Others took possession Of
the corners, and whiled the time away by
conversation.
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Having recently subscribed for your valua-
bic paper, ! deem Il bat justice 10 you, 10 say
that have almost fallen out with myself for
not subscribing for it longsgo. had no idea
that so valuable paper as yours was printed
in our little city OF Westminster. / have de-
rived more valuable information from the few
editions have received, than would pay for
a dozen years subscription.
/ notice that you publish correspondence
from all the principal towns and wages Of
our county, but | notice nothing Som our
aourishing village Of AiddlebuFg. How is il
that our town IS Jeff in the back ground
Surely not because Middleburg ia Of no i'm
portance. We are situated here on a beauti-
full elevation, in 9 rich, fertile and smoolhe
portion Of Carroll county, right on the line Of
Western Maryland Railroad. We have here
large and commodious warehouse, which
will be opened up in the spring by Mr.. II. b.
Albaugh of Pleasant Valley. who, we have no
doubt, will do large AID profitable business
We have the stables Of MeSsrs. F. A. Cha
baugh and Mr.. w. r. Walden, who have
each about forty head of thoroughbred flyers,
many Of them now training in this, their
winter quarters, for the spring races. We
think Middleburg and surrounding country
plays an important part in making Carroll
one of the first counties in our glorious old
State.
We were visited last week with heavy rain
fall, which, with the melting snow, made quite
a freshet along our creeks. The heavy ice on
our mill dams and creeks broken up sudden
~, played sad havoc with many of the dams
on big Pipe Creek. We are told that the
dam at Roberts mill, back of Taneylown
broke first. This giving the water and float
ing ice fresh impetus, was too much for the
dam at Otter Dale mills, which went next,
with such force and power as to sweep out
entirely, the next dam at Bufiingtons NOV
Haley 81 mill. On went the swelling flood TO
Mehrings at Brueeville. This dam being
very substantially built, was able TO resist the
food suffering but little damage. Next came
Double Pipe Creek dem, owned by Mr.. C.
b. Anders. This dam being also very sub
stantial did not give way entirely, but we are
informed was damaged considerably. On
went the swelling tide until it reached Mono
cAcy river, which was indeed a sight to see.
Our Oldest residents say they never saw our
creeks so wild before.
We would like to write about many things
in regard to our portion Of Carroll county, but
tearing our letter will get too long we viii
close for the present. Perhaps you may hear
from US again ere long.
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SykesyiIIe Items.

Dropniag Case, Mining Matters, Parties, dc
The flood in the Patapsco, at Sykesvllle, on
Saturday morning last, drew together quite
number of people The day was balmy ana
springlike, and posted on the bridge which
crosses the stream at this point, were hall
dozen negroes who, with ice hooks and poles,
were catching the drift wood as 1t iloated
down. Two ofthem, Warner Chase and John
W. Brown, in their eagerness to get q large
railroad tie, leaned too heavily against the
railing, when it gave way preclpItatng them
into the seething waters. Chase caught holu
of the tie and was rescued, but his companion
was carried down the stream. Not knowlhg
how to swim and chilled by the cold water,
he went but short distance and was seen no
more until, his body was recovered the next
day by Constable VIM. 7. Grimes, on the
Howard county shore. Justice John W.
Forsythe was notified but refused to hold an
inquest, not deeming one necessary. Brown
was buried at the expense of Howard county.
Now we have something to say about
bridges, and we say it boldly, that every
bridge crossing a stream of water, great or
small, should have railing sufficiently strong,
that if horse were to run against 1t, 1t could
not be broken. Many ratings that we have
seen on bridges are but blinds, that our
Commissioners should at once remedy. Must
life be lost tor patry dollar or two saved
the county? No, the preservation of life is
the very first duty the county owes, and we
think sam Creek, who is posted on bridges,
will agree with US.
Two car loads of magnetic ore we're shipped
from Springfield mines last week, and another
shaft will be opeaed this week The work is
being pushed forward as rapidly as the wealth
er will permit.
Feeling our importance in mining and
mercantile interests, Sykesville has asked Tor
an additional daily mail. Quite number OF
Valentines were sent this year; in fact they
were as thick around here as autumn leaves,
and the maddest man n Carroll county could
be found in Sykesville.
Benz. +. Wilson has agreed to lease one
hundred feet front of the NJ. f. Parsonage
lot, at $50 per snnum.
The snow has nearly all disappeared. Pol
ka aud poker parties are less frequent The
sleighing club gave their last party on the
night of the 18th, at the hOspilahle residence
of Mr.. Elias Brown, where on the waxed floor
the hours waxed small TO the strains OF deli
cious music. Every one enjoyed themselves
and Mr.. Brown was delighted to see the
young folks there.
We have just found out what killed the
crows-a young farmer near Freedom has
some corn out, which is so small, the crows
swallowed it cob and all. Not finding any
gravel they died with the cob in their eraw.
We had law once 20 protect crows, where
ic II nn1r9
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The DAY Of sale Of the property advertised
by John Lightuer, Trustee, has been changed
10 March 10Th, instead Of the 9th, owing 70 4
large sale Of personal property in the neigh
borhood on the last named day.
Public Sale Of Valuable Machinery, Agri-
cultural Implements, Patterns, Flasks, &c,
at the Foundry and Machine Shops, on LIB
ertY street. Wesiminsier-Stouch 4 Shriver.
No;iee-Geo. Edwin Hoppe, Joshua ".
Herring aad Lewis {. Myerly, Administrators
Of J. Henry Hoppe.
Trustees Sale Of Valuable Farm, Hack
steT Route aud Personal Property-AEariah
Oursler, Trustee.
Trustees Sale Of Small Farm-WiIliam
P. MAulsby anil Chas. B. Roberts, Trustees.
At Private Sale, Farm in Freedom district
j. A. c. Bond, Attorney.
Ho. for Washington, Grand Inaugural Ger
emOnies.
Election Notice Francis Shriver, Sec ~.
Legal Notices. Last Of Unclaimed Matter.
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February 11-clear in the morning, cloudy
in the afternoon, rain at night; mercury ran.
ged from 46 to 81. February u cloudy and
rainy in the morning, with thunder and light
ming at and 6; partially clear IN the after
noon and at night. February l3-partlaIly
cloudy all day, mercury ranging from 20 to
81. February l4-mercury 20 at a. M, and
81 at , p. M. clear all day. February 10
clear; mercury 20 at a, M, and 30 at ,. p.
m. February l6-mercury % at a. M, and
&c at p. NJ; generally clear and windy.
February 17-mercury 20 at a. m; clear.
February ls-mercury 80 at a. M; cloudy:
at II III. mercury Al.
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As nations, so every county, or dstinc
tive portion of a State, possesses charac-
teristics upon which are based its boastiug
Of superiority.
Fertility Of soil, the eordia ity Of its
people, aud the picturesque character Of
its territory, all contribute to sectional
laudation. The counties Of the broad and
teemiug West, propagating narratives en-
velopcd in the toga OF Interest, speak OF
the yernal prairies, resembling pillows Of
light as the sunbeams bound along the
grass, and relying on the susceptible and
FESTIVE nature Of young manhood they
pronounce their homes the land Of FL DO
rado. and bid the youth Como West.
Southern communities, dwelling with
pride on genial climate aud sunny skies,
bespeak the praise Of their fow'ry gladss
aud luxuriaut groves, while those Of the
North and East rebearse the activity aud
enterprise Of their people, aud lead the
stranger amid scenes where the sound OF
machinery a,tests the progress of the see
ton So, Carroll county possesses advaut-
ages which her people express 10 hesi'auey
in dwelling upon TO the passing stran-
ger. In a natural point Of view, j, may
well claim prominence with the other
counties Of the State, Frederick, perhaps,
excepted.
Clothed ia the green veriurc Of Spring,
the spectacle presented from It's lcfly hills
is eraudly imposing The eye, sweeping
miles away. bcholds an isolated chain Of
the Blue Ridge far IN the distance, while
old Sugar Loaf aud CatoCtin rear their
giant heads against the ky.
Nor is the beauty Of The landscspc like
the False glitter Of the jewclled Imitation
or the crimson blush Of bitter fruIt, sus-
ges,ive of worthless and unlertile sod
The anuual crops and vel filled barns
bear evidence Far more ereditablc than
vocabulary Of praise.
Orchards Of fair proportions dos many
sections Of the county, and yield trait oi a
size aud quality tina, has gained more
than local mention
Well cultivated farms, and spacious
homes ailesting the activity Of lbe pain,
er. throw sense of refinement arouud,
while the merry laugh Of LITTLE ones aud
the twinkle Of old eyes, Jeil Of The JabilInl
spirits Of the people aud happiness within.
The people Of Carroll county, as gen
eral thing, are plain practical, aud good,
hearted though TO the writer personal
kuowledgc they cherish an especial aver
sion towards anyone who msuiiests intea-
tons Of thrAshiug their chcs,ua, trees 10
early fall
Her people are industrious frank, aud
energetic, aud hence many opulcnt fami-
lies and handsome estates are within Its
borders
Christianity holds an exalted positioa,
and education finds welcome, generous
and true, all DER is acres.
In a word, Carroll county reflects credit
on the Commonwealth OF Marylapd, and
in future We shall no doubt cherish fond
memories Of school days passed among rs
hills and valleys
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Orphans, Court.

Monday, February 14.-Jesse NJ. Butler,
administrator of Dennis Butler, deceased,
settled first account.
Levi J.. Motter, administrator of John Mot
ter, deceased, settled LIST and final account.
Letters of administration will annexed on
the estate Of Samuel B. Grammar, deceased,
were granted to William l.. Seabrook.
The last will and testament of John Uhler,
deceased, was admitted to probate.
Tuesday, February 10TH. Hamilton
Singer, executor of Lydia Harris, deceased,
reported sale of real estate.
Letters OF administration on the estate of
John NJ. McKinstry, deceased, were granted
to Samuel McKinstry.
V. Emory Gardner, acting executor of
Freedom Gardner, deceased, reported sale
of real estate.
Report of sale of real estate of Josiah Eng
lar, deceased, finally ratified.
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An unsuccessful attempt to rob the ware
house of Grimes & Weaver, was made on
Wednesday night. The party must have con
cealed himself in the building previous to the
time that the house was closed for the night
as no entrance was forced from the outside.
Money seems to have been the object sought
Several ,ills we're broken open, but the money
had all been removed, therefore the labor was
in vain Nothing else has been missed.
The Greenback club OF this city has reuied
and fitted up the store room Of Mr.. Josiah
Crowl, on Pennsylvania Avenue. as a club
room. The membership is small; Mr. Wm-
Bremen, presides.
The Morelock Tannery property is under
going repairs, preparatory to receiving the
machinery for the GrisI mill. Il is being
strengthened by heavy walls and large Orders.