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Farmers' Machinery.

Nessrs. VIM. ]. Edelen & Co., Of onr town,
are the agents for the justly celebrated q. Ault-
man 4 Cos. Rgapcrs, Mowers, HarveSters, Steam
Thrcshers, etc. A Reaper has become, Of late
years. an implement almost rs indispensable 10
the farmer as ais plow and harrow. Modern IN
yentiou has SO simpliicd these machines thIt tho
former cumbrous and complicated Reaper would
be almost unrcccgniZab!ciR its present simple,
neat and elegant shape, and the prices have nyn
so reduced, that what was formerly, what might
Ice called, a farmers luxury, and only attHinahle
by the wealthy, Is now within the means Of ale
most every farmer to purchase. The machines
manufactured hy the above named hrm have
been exhibited 40 MI the great agricultural hlrs,
State ami National, in this and in foreign coun-
tries. and have always been awarded the high
est prizes for excellence. The saving Of expense
in harvesting n large crop Of wheat, will re-,m-
burs, the farmer for the cost OF Il Reaper IN ono
wear. Their sslf-binding ilarycsters and Steam
Engines for thrcshing have all the latest ina
uruycments OF modern invention aud are unrI-
vailed Tor general excellence.
Mcssrs VIM. J. Edcicn * Go. have samples OF
several Of those machines and invite mn exams
nation Of them hy the farmers Of the county.
They are also agents Tor thu sale Of the New
Premium Hand Corn Shelter one Of the most
useful and necessary articles lately invented for
the convenience OF farmers and poultry-mens
Price ouly one dollar. 4 full line Of Agncul-
turnI implements and Gardening tools just opcn-
Cd. DO not fail to give them call.
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OVA y HNIftEE tOEs I$F.ttVEs
WAsHrSGToS. d. C., July 18th, 1881

WAsHIEGToS, ID. C., July 18th, 1881
The dastardIy attempt TO deprive US,
by the assassIn's hand, Of our President
is strll the subject OF engrossing com
ment. You have been made aware Of
the miDuiia OF the affair, and have felt
a glow OF righteous indignation at the
cowardly design OF the villain, who
so nearly succeeded in accomplishing
his object.
The rage of the people can be imag-
med when our usually Iaw-abiding cit
izens were with difficulty prevented
from lynching the man on the spot
Saturday night oflast week Company
A, Light Infantry, was ordered out to
guard the jail, as threats had been made,
that the mob would remove him from
the prison and hang him.
We DO not wonder at the state OF af-
fairs in Russia when we consider the
government and degree OF civilization
in that county, but when in civilized
America, we find the life of our Chief
Ruler in little less danger from the hand
of the assassin than is that OF the Gar
Of the Russias from the murderous plots
of the NIhIlists, then we blush for our
boosted free thought, free speech, and
reasonable freedom Of action, and feel
that we have been placed on par with
ignorance aud autocracy.
The greed for money and position,
evinced by our eminent men, is a spec
tacle TO make devils smile and angels
weep.
Thus, we have long been hearing OF
rings, OF 10 be investigations hushed up;
and later, OF Star Route Frauds, Bribery
at Albany and else where, of hundred
and one peculaiionS which have been
smoothed over for fear OF duplicating
men high in position. Back of these
eminent scoundreIs stands the little
politician, waiting for his delicate NOR
sci, fat office, a sInecure is the best,
the reward to be obtained for having
aided 10 hoist some greater man over
has own head to a conspicuous plat
form.
The iniquity of all this is evidenced
by the terrible scene Of the Presidents
dsSdNSludttCtI' w
idcnt Garfield lives or dies there is little
doubt, but that there will be some
change in regard to bestowments OF o.
fee, which will tighten the Presidential
burdens and make life an endurable
possibility. The President is comforta-
BILE and his symptoms are much more
favorable than they have yet been.
The Fourth was celebrated IN quiet
way. Business and pleasure seemed
to have pail suspended over them, and
a great lear, as Of a nations highest
welfare IN peril, Gained and stilled ev-
cry heart. The avenue IN front Of the
White House was thronged aud those
who issued from the grounds were anx-
IousIy Intercepted as TO the Presidents
condition. II the reports were favora-
Bile, fervent, "Thank God !" could be
heard from all sides.
The next too weeks will decide our
fate and We wait that time with bated
breath.
Il, f.
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Sudden Death.


Died, at the residence Of her mother-in-law,
Mrs. S. 4. Long, on Tuesday, the l2ih instant,
ofapoplexy, VI. Susan, consort d. J. Payne, aged
30 years and 10 months II is with feelings Of
deep regret that we are called upon to chronicle
the death of this estiruab!e lady, who has been
cut off 50 suddenly. just rs life was opening to
her with all its promise. An acquaintance with
her in life and the sad and willing testimonials
OF the loneliness of her character which her death
has called forth from her neighbors and those
who knew her best, make inscrutablc this decree
Of Providence; hut of this We must not murmur,
rs ole dooth ell things well" In no one was
the beautiful attributes which adorn home life
more fully developed. She was an affectionate
wife and m indUlgent mother. She was TO her
neighbors kind and marked not '.their faults
and follies" and to them was ever charitable in
the broad sense Of that word. She leaves two
small children TO need the protection of thsiT
father, which care will serve to relieve the utter
desolateness with which his grief now surrounds
him. This is the second time, within n few
months, that death, unannounced and almost
ruthlessy, has entered this home circle, but We
can, now as then, tell the distressed husband to
meet his fate with forttude and trust in Him who
will comfort him in his afiliction.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-07-14

SKETCH OF Our CoMPTRoLLER.-
Hon. Thomas James Heating was born
in Smyrna, Delaware, May 3, 1898
His father came from ireland when 81
years Of age and spent the balance OF
his life in teaching on the Eastern Shore
and in Delaware. He died, aged 80,
when principal Of the academy in Cen
treville, Queen Anne county. He was
a refined and cultivated gentleman. His
wife belonged to one of the oldest fam
lies in the State. Mr.. Thomas J. Keat-
ing received his earlier education at his
father academy. At the age of IL he
entered Princeton College and gradua-
ted in The year 184S. He studied law
in the office OF Judge Carmichael and
was admitted to the bar in 1851, and
soon took leading position as one Of
the ablest lawyers on the Eastern
Shore. In 1857 he purchased the Cen
terville Sentinel and changed its name
10 the CenteryIlle States Rights. He
warmly sympathized with the South
and in 1863 the Home Guard entered
his Office and demanded an apology for
some Of the sentiments he had eX-
pressed. This be refused to make, and
they demolished the office and threw
ITS contents into the street. He pro-
cured more material and continued the
publication of his paper for another
year, when his Office was destroyed by
fire and everything in it was lost except
the contents Of safe. The demands
of his profession upon him induced him
then to discontinue his ne wspaper work.
In 1860 he was elected State S, Attorney
for Queen Ann county which office he
held continuously till 1876, with the
exception of one term. He was mem
Der of the Constitutional Convention OF
1866, which framed the present constr
tuition, and took leading part IN ITS de-
liberations.
In 1872 he took his brother, Benja-
MN Palmer Heating, into law partner
ship with him. In 1874 Mr.. Heating
was a candidate for the Democratic
nomination tor Congress, but was de-
feated by Hon. Philip F. Thomas. The
next year he was president OF the State
Convention when Hon. John Lee Car
roll was nominated for governor. In
November, 1877, he was nominated by
the Democratic State Convention for
the office of comptroller OF the treasury
by reclamation, and was elected over
his opponent, DR.. Porter, of Allegany
county, by the largest majority ever
given a man in the State. In 1879 he
was nominated and elected by an
overwhelming vote. He was married
in June, 1862, to Miss Sarah F. Web
ster, of Hartford county, sister OF Col.
Edwin II. Webster, of Belair. His
wife died short time ago, leaving six
children, three boys and three girls
She was a most estimable lady, and her
death was much lamented. Dir. keat-
ing Las won his success in life by hard
work and unfinching integrity. As an
honest man he is without fear and with
out reproach. Those who know him
best know full well that he consclen-
tiously discharges every duty entrusted
to him. The voice OF calumny may as
sail such a man but cannot injure him,
and the people OF Maryland next fall
will, at the polls. testify their continued
respect and admiration OF his sterling
character.
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4 % y
THURSDAY MORNING, July 18Th, 1881.

The CONDITION OF THE President.
The supposed critical ninth day was
reached by the President on Monday
last and we are glad to be able 10 state
that he is siill mending. iscertaIn that
no unfavorable symptoms, such as per-
itonItis and blood poisoning, which had
been anticipated, have developed up TO
latest reports, and with the lapse OF each
succeeding day. it is becoming less and
less likely that they will appear at all.
WLeiher, when tie President becomes
conyaIescent, he will be found TO be en-
barrsssed with lameness or with partial
paralysis of any organ, is a matter Of
speculation, Of course, atpresent, but We
are surprised that no reference has yet
been made to this possible outcome Of his
late illness. WR,"
may pull throdgTy. il is only nine o'cl
come out Of the ordeal without any pain
full physical or mental reminders.
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81. Iniroes' Items

A Jubilee is going on at st. Inigoes' church,
and prayers were offered up to the Throne OF
Grace in behalf ofthe afflicted chief executive on
10th inst Said church is crowded with all
CLASSES, few Of the opposite seG-we write it
soFtly-seem "frcsh as the blush Of morning
roses, ere the midday sun prevails" Now, we
are little enthusiastic on this point. Why,
sirs these dear creatures cheeks are as beautiful
as ''thc crimson spoisf the bottom Of 49,
lip'-magnifed There another uisi"sssSsala'
senior editor Of the BEAcoz is an old o. Or w.
which? Pardon, priihee
Work at the mouth Of Jerome's creek has been
suddenly discontinued, in consequence tits said
Of the drying up oft the GppropriItioH Strea".-
Thousands Of dollars have been expended, and
the common rendering Of the Latin phrase, C4i
BoHo7 is appropriate here.
Crops, corn and tobacco, are growing finely.
Vegetables are in abundance, which is a little
surprising considering the myriads Of voracious
insects which, At one time, seened determined
not to f'down" at the gardeners "bidaing."-
Thanks to him Who Is tie Christian hope.
Vim. \. Foreman, a prominent colored Politi-
clan, died at his comfortable residence near St.
Inigocs' on the 9Th inst.
Your regular correspon dent, Retsbew, is res
pectfuly informed that the deformed calf is still
alive and enjoys its quart Of milk through q 7silI
three times day. Said animal is real Lu-
sus Eature, so say the knowing ones.
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EXHIBITION AT CHARLOTTE HALL.

EXHIBITION AT CHARLOTTE HAIL.
A correspondent of the Times, writing
10 that paper under the date of the 4th
instant, makes the following mentions
in conDeetion with the late Exhibition
81 Charlotte Hall:
The programme was rather long
one, but the speeches were excellently
rendered. The declarations were very
well gwen, and the young gentlemen
manifested by their efforts, that great
care and unusual good taste had been
exerted in preparing them for exhibi-
ton.
IL were invIdious 10 particularize
where oil did 30 well, and We therefore
refrain from expressing our opinion as
TO the performance OF any individual
speaker. We were more than satisfied;
We Mere really pleased, not only with
the proficiency exhibited by the pupils,
but with their modest bearing and gem
tlemanly department..
At the conclusion - Evolutionary
exercises, Col. John II. Sothoron, pres
,dent OF the board of trustees, made a
lew remarks to the graduates and deliv-
cred diplomas to the following young
gentlemen r. 7. J. Barber, e. Dent
Chunn, J. Sothoron Keech, w. NJ.
Muschette, Edw. Shaw, J. Forbes
Shaw
No medals or premiums were distri-
buted, but there was read list OF those
students who had distinguished them
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errhsas' cerrt.

Court met on Tuesday last the l2;h instant,
present. Judges MiIburn, Love and TiPPett, and
transacted the following business Ordered that
J. d. 0'Dounell. guardian Of Mary E. Tippett,
be allowed $3.50. So for maintenance aud educa-
ton, which have been expended already as per
lst, End and 3rd accounts, leaving now bal
anee Of principal Of ST64. SC. Ordered, that
Investment made by same guardian on real ss-
tate in City of Washington, d. c., be rati6ed.
Fourth and final account Of Jane A. Shoemaker,
Administrative Of VIM. Blair, approved and passed
by Court List Of debts due the estate Of Henry
Jones, deceased, iled: c. -si'aaa=aed 20
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81. Earz's Temala Seminar.

This institution, under the charge OF Mrs
Thomas, as Principal assisted by Misses Quinan
and Cotton, granted At the late Commencement
certificates Of graduation, with gold medal to
Miss Lizzie Blackstone and Clara Thomas, Of
this county. \ silver medal was awarded to
Miss Fannie Warmsley, of Cecil county, for pro-
fciency in instrumental music. Premiums in
their several classes were awarded to the follow
ing young ladies' Miss Clara Thomas, Miss
Lizzie Blackstone, Miss Myrtle Graves and Miss
Julia Hayden, OF this county; TO Miss Ruth Cary,
Of Worcester county; Miss Lille Stap!efort Of
Dorchester county; Miss IIortense Miller, of Tai
bot county; Miss Mamie Rizcr, Of Allegheny
county; Miss Ida Millinder, Of Baltimore coun-
y; Miss Estolc Marshall, Of Somerset county,
and Miss Virgo Mccarthy, Of Baltimore city.
Under the able management Of the accomplished
Principal, the Seminary, We are glad to hear, is
fully realizing the expectations and wishes Gifts
friends and is greatly extending its popularity
and usefulness. The school will again open on
the first Monday Of October next.
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Asaa Accident.

On Tuesday, the 5th instant, James o'ConneI,
young scholastic Of the Society of Jesus, spend
ing his vacation at ST. Tnigoes Manor, in this
county, was drowned while bathing on the ST.
Mary's river. The unfortunate young man, when
he met this sad fate, was in company with three
or four others, his friends, one Of whom made
several attempts, at the risk Of his own life, 70
save him, but in vain. His body was not recov-
cred until Friday, when it was buried in the
graveya I'd Of the Manor, with all the sad, i'm
posing ceremonies Of the Catholic church. A
grand requiem mass for the rePose Of his soul
was celebrated at St. Inigoes' church on Tues
day last Young o Connel was from Chicag
where he has a mother living, to whom the dis
tressing news his been teegraphed
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Correspondence of the Beacon.1
MEcHAxIcsyILLE, July 5, lss

MECHANIcsyILLE, July 5, 1881.
Messrs. Editors The inhabitants Of Mechan-
icsville and its immediate vicinity were curly
awakened on the morning of the Fourth by the
firing Of a salute by our patriotic young men,
our battery consisting OF two anvils, and for ma
king noise, it was as effective es a six poun-
der.
In the midst of the firing, while the Stars and
Stripes were floating above US, the sad news Of
the dastardly attempt on President Garfield
life was brought to us. OF course, the firing
Immediately ceased, and the flag was placed At
half mast. The sad news placed damper upon
our enthusiasm, but as it was reported that the
President was improving, We determined to go
on with the programme laid out for the day,
which was 70 have picnic on the river. So, at
an carly hour, We repaired TO a shady grove on
Mr.. Jos II. Jones' farm on the Patuxent river
BY 10 O'Clock, most Of the crowd had arrived,
and the pleasures OF the day began. Quite a
number boarded the cOmmodious sail boats ~
ing upon the shore, and placed their lives in old
Neptune's care, while others, more cautious, IT.
maincd On terra frma and resolving themselves
gentleman, sought out the quiet hooks Of
the grove TO indulge in little tete-a-tete which
lovers alone can enjoy so well. About l o'clock,
we were summoned to dinner. The table was
loaded with all the delicacics Of the season. or
course, the luscious oysters OF the Patuxent
formed a prominent part Of the bill 0: fare. Ice
cream, lemonade, and ice cold beer, were in
abundance.
After dinner, Mr.. George ". Thomas mounted
the speaker stand, ana in his usually iOrcblc
manner, delivered u very fine address speaking
NJ some length upon the sad news from ashiug-
ton. lie introduced Mr.. Benz. Jones as Orator
Of the Day. SIR. Jones delivered a very eloquent
Grafton, rehearsing the noble DEEDS Of our Iatri-
o;ic fOrefathers and expressing nc belief thtt the
same fire that burnt within the bOsoms o. those
noble heroes still lives in the bOsOms OF ali true
Americans. Alter regretting the sad calamity
that had bCfallen our country, he closed by pay
ing n beautiful tribute TO the fair sex.
DIR. Harmon, being called upon, hITmonizei US
with very fine recitation Ol his own compost
ton.
Capt. Z. W. Sylvester, being called for, in n
few appropriate remarks excused himself as be
Was feeling unwe!l.
Several other gentlemen were called for, but
did not respond, and old Sol shed MS last
rays on the One Hundred and Fifth Anniversary
OF our Nations Birthday, the gay piCn,cers DIS
persed, each one declaring tlIat never before had
day Of such unailoyed pleasure been spent
Respectfully yours, u.
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rsprinrae,d. lsrass. J Republican ]

A PROMINENT LAWYERS OPIEIoX in one Of
our New England exchanges we observe that
VIM. T. Filley, Esq, Of Pi.tsfeld, Attorney-at-
Law and Asst. Judge Police Court. and late
County Commissioner, was restored to perfect
health and activity. by the use Of ST. Jacobs Oil
lie had suffered with rheumatism, for years in
tensely but oy the recent use Of the remedy he
was as stated, completely cured, and says the
Oil deserves the highest praise.
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Aasitiunsl.

A new correspondent from 81. Inigoes' sends
rs the following "A terrible storm swept
through this section on Thursday evening last,
the Tlh instant. doing considerable damage to
the crops. Il also blew down several barns
in the neighborhood, besides destroying great
deal OF fruit. Many ofOur farmers are thresh-
ing wheat and We hope they will realize their
most sanguiRe expectations. ] suppose ell the
excitement Of the shooting Of the President Is
over now aud that the prospects are that be win
soon be well enough again to attend As prompt
y 20 business rs ever. This end Of the " e. 4
p. L. Railroad is progressing slowly but con-
siantly, and we hope by steady hicks and heavy
blows to hear the iron horse rambling through
the forest ere many months pass away. Times
dull-news scarce-excuse brevity.
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csnn!ssinnsrs' csust.

The Board met on Tuesday last, present,
Messrs. Alvey, Jones, Parsons, Loker and Law
renee. Henry Carberry, road report, passed Cor
SIO.25; Walter Henson cert issued BY Pred.
Fenwick, 81; Edward s. Jones road report,
S33.T5; William II. Dean, road report, Sll +;
james Cooper, do 81 F.; Thomas Jones do
81; Denj G. Harris Justice certificate, omit
ted, 50 33; ?. 4. Bond, Alasshouse account,
S474-33. A. J. Scott was allowed S. for reap
turing prisoner, Jan. 18th, 81. After appoint
ing Road Supervisors and attending to other
routine business, the Court adjourned to the End
Tuesday in August
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L. Rep.
. i Gemerlau.

Among those who quietly aad serercly passed
from earth On last Friday night, the s;h inst, at
the bidding call Of his divine Maker, after long
and protrac,el illness which hc bore with Chris
tian resignation ana furiituie, was ALEXAN-
DER MANTANA BURROUGHS, in the G3rd
year OF his age.
Ii would be something impossible to do, 10
describe the many coed traits in the character OF
the deceased, for he was highly esteemed 10y all
who knew him. The great number that follow
ell him TO his last resting place, st. JossPhs
churchyard," on last Sunday morning, gave ey-
idence of the esteem in which he was held by the
public We read short passage in Scripture
''aany are called, but few are chosen"
From the manner in which he bore his suffering,
repeatedly calling on the Lord to have mercy on
him, we cannot but believe that he is among the
chosen Of Almighty God, and that He has
only. called him TO His eternal home to enjoy q
new life in the Celestial City that lie has prepar-
ed for the faithful, where cease all the toll and
trouble of this world. Weep not for him, kind
wife and loving children; he has only gone lit
tie before you. You have all got 10 pay the
same great debt that he has paid, and what JOY
aud consolation should il be TO you oil TO know
that You are to meet him once again in the beau
tiful City Of Paradise, there never to be scpara-
ted AS a husband, he was afectionate and
kind, and as father, none ever cxceiled him
in kindness and indulgence. In ripe old age,
he is gathered unto his Father throne, having
the testimony Of a good conscience; in the testi-
m1ny Of the communion Of the holy Catholic
church; in the confidence of certain faith; in
the comfort of n reasonable, religious and holy
hope; in favor with God, and in charity with
the world, and therefore We know that he is
among the bright angels of Heaven.
a FRIEND.
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NeehGnlesv!ils ITEMS.

Under date Of the 9th Of July, a oOrresPon-
dent writes from above place, that he attended
on the 5th the exercises OfpuPils OfPubIie school,
taught BY J. W. II. Dixon, Esqr., and goes on
to say, that the manner in which the little ones
acquitted themselves is sufficient warranty Of
correct and thorough training en- the part OF tho
teacher. R. TiPPett, Of 81. Johns College, de-
Hvered very able and instructive address to the
chillirsn--.A severe slErR Of wind prevailed in