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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27


tfonaS 81 he State. Mr.. Shepperd,
Of Doth county. who was worth
ssven4 iIlonsand dollars, received
free SAolarship for his son. The Rev.
Mr., 8kber. OF Cambridge in the same
counA| w ho is in independent cYcum-
sianceS received free scholarship for
his sdyg Vim. J. Price, Of Queen Anne's
county a large property holder, and also
Mr.. Dswkins, Of this county, veal
thy aia influential citizen, received
free Scholarships for their sons.
In raerring TO these facts, no reflec-
ton isintended the gentlemen above
named but wish to show that the APP
propriaions to colleges and academies
are Of % benefit whatever to the poor
who, Without influence, cannot obtain
situations for their sons, and il they
could, I would be of no avail, for they
could ibt incur the expense which ne
cessariE attends even free scholarship.
1.-THE finds were Withdrawn from the
colIege and applied to the primary
schools The rich and poor would share
alike TIE appropriations made by the
State. The salaries OF teachers might
then 81 increased, and we should have
classical teachers in every, section Of
the STAG. IL ST. Johns College could
not be sustained under these circum-
stances the entire property might be
sold d applied 10 a more adyanta-
ge-T Mn IT cdacatioIk Mr.. Holmes
deserves credit Tor having oppoved the
appropriation 10 that institution, and
also Tor aiding in Withdrawing the an
nual donation Of six thousand dollars to
the Agricultural College which, like the
appropriation 10 st. Johns, was regarded
BY the people as an imposition.
Mr.. Holmes statement was correct
that ST. Johns College has received
$50, 600, within the last six years; she
now receives eight thousand dollars an
nualIy, but this amount is not consid-
cred sufficient. The Principal of this
institution is now soliciting The aid Of
influential politicians 10 obtain from The
State aa additional amount of S25 900
annually. Formerly the amount APP
proprialed was three thousand dollars,
but now nothing less than $50, 900 will
satisfy these ''grsedy' and avanciou.
plunderers Of the Treasury.
The people OF the State are heavily
taxed with revenue duties end by di.
rect taxation, many 81 whom have their
property morigaged to the amount Of
its full value. From day TO day we see
families sold out Of their homes to sat.
i~fy their creditors, vet these prefehdsa
Vorshigpcrs Of SCIENCE and learning, II
they were to hear the CITY OF starving
children for bread, would ask fot
an additional taxation for the support o.
a uoritissS institution.
IN conclusion. can but say 10 JUS
ilce 10 Mr. Holmey, tha. we desire met
OF his ability aud independent spirit Il
represent the people in the Legislature
Of Maryland.
DERBY.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27

ing, and must we not believe HIM that
he has not decided positively on any
member in that august body and there
fore can state nothing positively. All
the members will be announced at once,
and no doubt all will be asionlshed at
the selections made.
The Senate Is at present exercised
over the publication of the entire text
OF the Chinese treaties. and will endea-
vor to discover through what Senator
or employee il became known TO some
enthusiastic newspaper reporter, with
a view to furnishing the individual who
was so injudicions as TO let the cat out
of the bag. That injudicious person
will, probably, like the sailors Of Ulys-
ses, meet with high winds, ifthe Argus
eyed Senate prove a good detective.
B. FREELAND.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
LOCAL DoTTINcs.
10 Correspondents.

We are in receipt Of two poetical contribu-
tons, one addressed "To Mary" the other
entitled "A Pansy, which we have NOT yet had
time to examine. II accspted, they viii be pub
lished in our next paper.
Theletter Of our JarboesviIle correspondent was
not received until II O'Clock, Wednesday morn
ing, and we have consequently been prevented
from publishing it in our presentissue as We put
our paper to press at IL m. We shall make use
Of it largely, however. in our next.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
The Baltimore Sun.

We publish in another column the prospectus,
both of Daily and Weekly, Bahimors Sun, and
take pleasure in calling attention TO their con-
tents. The Sun has not only the largest circu-
laiion Of any paper published South Of Phila-
delphia, or perhaps New York, but has a cor
responding advertising patronage as we'll We
have been much amused by its exposure in re-
cent issue of the advertising tricks and lodges of
some Of its contemporaries. To appear prosper
Gus and we'll patronized, these Journals site adj
ventures" "a the S,fH describes them, ''felloWs
that bring reproach upon true journalism, cut
out and sort some Of its advertisemcnts--"s some
are rewritten, so rs to appear new-and pub
lished free Of charge as legitimate business; 9TH
ers are bodily copied, marriages and deaths al
most invariably; others are placed in the hands
Of solicitors, who worry, bore aud beg the ad-
vertiser for patronage, and others are pasted on
sheet of paper, with the offer to do the work
large number Of times for very small recon-
pense." Notwithstanding the underhand la
bors Of these newspaper shysters, the San says
that Il is mot at all affected, but continues to
serve ia advertisers effectively and legilimately,
to give all the news for two cents, and general
ly, to shine for all"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
Work Of our Clerk for 1880.

summary OF work done 10 the Clerks Office
from lst January, 1880, TO Is, January, 1881
Deeds recorded, lis Mortgages recorded, -.
Bills Of sale recorded %. Fertilizer liens record
cd, as. Oyster Plots recorded l6. Suits dock
e,ed, III. Judgments entered, III Equity
cases doeksted, Z. Marriage licenses issued, 81.
Traders licenses issued, ST. Female Traders H.
censcs issued, 5. Traders Retail Liquor licenses
issued. O. Oyster House Licenses issued 10.
Ordinary licenses issued, 6 Fishery licenses is-
sued, /. Horse Race licenses issued, 2. Oyster
licenses Issued Sal
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
Aseia,n. 70 Father Lancaster.

Whilst Father Lancaster was payinga pastoral
visit few days ago 10 Medley Neck, bis horse
stumbled and fell, aud in falling caught his rider
under him. The position of the fall was Of such
character as 10 prevent the horse from rising or
the rider from eIIrioaiing himself and the con-
sequence was the Rev. gentleman remained i'm
prisoned under his horse until he was released
BY Mr.. Charles Cough, who discovered his siiua-
ton about quarter Of an hour altar the fall.
We are glad to say that the Rev. Father escaped
with no worse mikhap than few bruises, and q
severe cold, contracted BY lying on the grown
during his imprisonment.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
rI.oeal Correspondence


Sr lKlGoEs' Mn, January, a. 1891.
MresRs EDiroRs The present condition Of
our roads are otherwise then satisfactory 10 the
travellers Of the district and persons who are
compelled to use vehicles are subject to chances
of having the same damaged and their horses,
etc, seriously injured Several accidents have
happened TO individuals by the falling Of horses
on the ice Our old friend and former fellow-mem-
Der Of linmpton's Legion, Robert Clarke Esqr.,
has bowed at Hymen shrine, and is now en-
joying the ''chasie delights Of matrimonial
love"
Dame Rumor says that several more marriages
will soon take place. aud weare aware that GER
tain beIleof the neiehborhood would answerin the
affirmative Il Mr.. So-and-So would not occupy
his time in trying to discover the shadows OF
Jupter's Moons, but eontrariwise, utilize the
same in the right direction. The ice in 81. Je-
rome's and Smiths creeks is gradually yielding
10 The genial iaiIuence Of the Suns rays and the
halmy-like south west winds, greatly 10 the de-
light Of our Clustering neigbbors Il has been
trying season TO said class, and II It isnota pre-
sumption on our part we hope, that all hinder
ances viii be removed ere many days. Several
new families have moved into the vicinity the
Pine occupying the dwellings OF persons who
have become tired of their old homes and have
gone TO try a change where the accumulations
Of wealth, it Is said, can be realized IN an cx-
ceedingly brief space Of time, unmindiul Of the
adventure Of Jason and his companions who en-
deayored to recover The golden fleece That fa6u-
lous ram Indulging ''patient hope, IN view
Of the early completion Of the railroad, we re-
main,
Respectfully, oBsEayRa.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
Special Washington letter.


Our weather has again changed and
we are living ~ a damp, soggy atmos-
phere which would reflect credit on
Amsterdam or even much suffering
trans fgantic London, which last city
has awakened our Iiveliest sympathy
by ITS forlovn conditon-buried IN snow
flooded with water and obscurrd by
fog; whose situation could be more dis
NAL than that OF this queen ofthe world;
Disagreeable weather may chill and
paralyze the physical nature, but obyi-
ously il does not the heart, for spite OF
rain the nuptial torch flares and burns
with as much briliancy as ever. Among
the most fashionable weddings of the
season was that of Corinne, daughter Of
Gen. williamson, Commissioner of the
Land Office, TO Dwight Kasson Tnpp,
of California. The wedding took place
al Ascension church, which was beau
tifully decorated and brilliantly lighted.
Prof. Walter played the bridal chorus
from Lohengrin, and as the music be-
came throbbing and expectapt, all eyes
turned TO watch the entrance OF the bril-
dial party. First, the three ushers
walked abreast up the aisle, followed
by the bridesmaids, Miss Adley Will
hanson, Miss Trip, of Oakland, Cali
fornia, and Miss White and Miss Dick
erson, Of New York, two and two.
The bride entered last with her father,
and was met at the chancel by the
bridegroom, who had come from the
vestry-room with his best man, MIR. Hall,
Of Chicago. While Dir. Elliott performed
the ceremony, the organ played softly,
and when the service was completed,
the joyful notes of Mendelssohn's we'd
ding march shook the air as the happy
couple swept down the aisle. The
wedding was attended by many of the
elite in full dress, and among them we
noted Mrs. Hayes, in white opera cloak
and bonnet with her hair laid smoothly
over her calm brow. The reception
was very gay, and later in the evening,
the bride departed with her husband for
an extended trip, which is insured as an
auspIcious one by throwing such mis-
siles after them as old shoes. Miss Ad-
lev, the brides sister, made her debut
that night, and brigh. and intelligent,
with queenlY manner, will do much
good among her large circle of friends
and admirers.
The Woman's Convention held its
meeting at Lincoln Hall this week and
was largely attended, both by advocates
of Woman's Rights and others; some to
laugh and jeer and some 10 sympathIze.
Frederick Douglass, the colored Mar
shall, stands stoutly by the cause, and is
not to be aIienaied from it even when
taken by the hand by Susan b, Anthe-
ny, though it is our humble opinion
that ought TO be enough 10 alright any
man OF whatever nationality. A large
number Of sensible thinking men seem
10 be inclining favorably towards this
much mooted question, though still the
fair besiege fruitlessly the unyieldng
doors OF Congress-
Mrs. Cady Stanton, Miss Susan B.,
Miss Foster and Phoebe Cozzens held a
reception at the Riggs House last night
which was largely attended.
Gen. Garfeld's Cabinet has been a
matter very widely and wisely discuss
ed, but in point Of fact no one knows
ANYTHING about ii, the General as.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27

MRssRS. EUlToRs LIN your COL
umns. dated Charlotte Hall, January
10Th, 1881, appeared an article, under
the signature Of "Semloh," 10 reply to
Mr.. Holmes, in which he says 81
hope Il may be pardoned me if ! put
finger in this pie, and reply 10 Mr..
Holmes" II is difficult TO determine
TO what he refers when be asks 10 be
pardoned tor putting his finger in This
pie" am al loss 10 conjecture whsth-
err he refers to Mr.. Holmes, ST. John .
College, or the State Treasury. bull II IS
10 be inferred that he means the latter,
as he seems to entertain liberal views in
regard to appropriations TO colleges aud
academies. "A finger in this pie,
niuck under a black deuce and deep
cut for a sore shin" are hackneyed
phrases and vulgarismS which Chester
field says should be carefully avoided.
The writerseems to lose sight Oh The sub
iect involved IN malignant exhibition
ofhis malice and hostility to Mr.. Holmes,
and IL his essay were converted into
bombastic verse, II would read thus:
t1f but blow my nose Wit force,
ia step the comets in their course,
If but shake my enrs,
I'd ia all hell with sudden fears"
II is not my intention 10 reply to the
gentleman's communication, Tor | do
not consider it requires an answer, but
will merely point out few errors under
which he seems TO labor, one OF which
is this, that those who are opposed to
donations to colleges are hostile to ed
ucation. fle assumes this fact with the
view Of placing Mr.. Holmes in false
position. Emmittsburg and Georgetown
College are institutions of the first or
der and have been sustained by their
individual merit and responsibility with
out ever having received AID from the
State, and the students who graduate
At these colleges are as well educated
as in any other section ofthe country.
1t was stated upon former occasion In
the BEACON, that free scholarships.
with few exceptions, We're conferred
upon sons 81 wealthy and influential
citizens, who were able 10 educate their
sons at home or abroad without the pa
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
Criminal Trial

Emily Cough, colored, was arrested on Tues
day lat by A J Blaine, Bailih Of the village Of
Leouardiown, charged with shooting FIRE arms
In the corporate limits. She was tried before
Justice Morgan aud discharged, the ordinance
Of the Commissioners, creating the offence, con-
hning It's operation 10 that part Of the village be-
tween Britous Bay and the North line OF ~.
Aloysias church The firing in this case vas
not In the above limits. II would be interesting
TO give The particulars Of this case, but ne have
no, the space to do a. Wilson appeared for ira
verscr.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
Local Mention.

The popularity of the Rochester beer isl
for day, butfor all time. Signs continue to
multiply that the demand for u Is no mere
rage Of tho moment to besucceeded by some,t
thing else. Thehrew is an establishedfayoritt-
and attempts to supplant twill bein vain
Families and localities whereit has been I'M
troduced continue to increase their ORDERS
showing that more and more person ms are adopt
ing il as their usual beyerageand refreshments
Messrs finley g. Koch, 1906 Pennsylvania
agentsfo Maryland Virginia and the District
Columbia
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27

We have conversed with several farmers from
different sections during ihs past week as to the
present wheat prospect in the county, and the
information obtained was 10 the effect, that it
was far from being a promising one. We were
told that the present freeze, which followed
quickly upoa the late snow and ice thaw has
had mos. uuiavorsble effect upon the wheat
outlook.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
Petition for HaSsas Corpus.

The petition of George Barnes, COL, through
his counsel, James II. Wilson, Esq, for writ
Of flabeas Corpus, was he@rd by His Honor,
Judge Ford, on Tuesday last aud was dismissed.
The prisoner WAS committed to Jail by Mr.. JUS
tice Shadrick, Of the 2rd district, under the re-
cent act Of Assembly giving Justices Of the Peace
Jurisdiction in certain minor criminal cases.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
Ayers Almanac for 1881.

We Are indebted to DR.. J C. Aver 4 Co., Lowell,
Mass, for copy Of Ayers Almanac for 1881,
printed in Euglish German, Dutch, Norwegian,
Swedish, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Fohe-
milan. The publication Of the Almanac in so
many languages shows considerable spirit, and
the wide extent to which the Messrs. Aver 60 as
business men.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
Road Notice.

NOTICE IS hereby given, that thirty days
Nv from this date, the undersigned intend 10
petition. the County Commissioners Of ST. Ma
rvs county to open a public road from point
on thesppblc road near Chancellor's Run in the
9th district, through the lands Of Edward Fen
hagan, John y Turner, J. J. Allsian aud }.
philip Greenwell, to point on tho public road
leading 10 I.eonardtown, Great Mills and Mill
stone Landing
JOIN A. B. SHERNANTINE
JAMES r. DUKE,
MARTIN HAMMETT
and others
Jan n, l6el--lt.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
Steamer Nary Tash!nEton.

The Steamer Mary Washington, oflhe weems
line. did not put 10 an appearance on Friday
last as advertised, owing, it is presumed TO the
dangerous condition Of bay navigation at the
time and the ice which had locked up the upper
PaluIent /, is nov reported tbatshe will visit
the whsrv.s at which she il advertised To call -on
the PatuEent, ifi1 be possible to do 50, tomorrow,
friday.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27

Local Correspondence.
CHLRtorrE HaLL, Jan. "a, 1881
Ncssrs Editors What with the Pyrsmdie
combinations Il the numerals Of the year and
Mother shiptous prophecy, we would, we're we
little less akrpuical on the question Of The
worlds immediate collapse. have bern sorely
shaken In mind BY the tanult on last Friday
morning, which rudsly drove rs out ofslumber-
land, sad impelled our perception to take cog
niEsuce Of the elemental strife without.
Rev Mr. Buck, Of Prince George > occupied
the pulpit Of All Faith church on Sunday last
delivering an impressive sermon. He bids lair,
We think, to take high position among hin
compeets The church has recently been great
y beauIiGsd, through the liberality Of some Of
the members. by the insertion Of stained win
dows IN place d the old ones.
our popular young merchant, Spencer Hsrri-
son, has suecumbsd 10 the darts Of the little
blind god and will shortly lead to the altar oae
Of Baltimore fair daughters.
There isA great cutlery In tutLeydom; some
body has "hsnkerin' " tor good eating at
somebody else expense.
most enjoyahle party was given at the res
ideuce Of Mr. g y. Harrison on Friday nigh,
last Two yiolins and banjo discoursed live
u strains and Terpsichore must have rejoced
at the merry tripping Of the light fantastic
toe Al eleven O'Clock supper WAS announced
and after doing ample justice 10 the Widespread
board, dancing WIS resumed and continued till
the morning cry Of ehanticleer gave notice Of
approaching day and We be,ook US bedward to
dream that we were on prospecting tour over
the line. AEoS.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
MARRlEn.

on Ire s6ut iae, 81 the Rev ar Banistsg,
RO8r CLARKE 70 Nu T. G JONES
ON The 22nA inst. by the Rev Father Nealc
ADAM 8. WHILE 70 Mrs. MARY V. SPRING
ER
Al So l6igoss Chapel. On the gffb Inst, ~
the Res Taihes Neale WALTER W. BALEf
70 Mr. LAURA v FREEMAN
ia Washington. y g.. December 37ih 1880
bf the Rsy. Mr. Harr. 7 uuSuLEY tn
HARRIET EMMA TR0TTER. daughter Of Peter
Truiiet. Hfysuinw n. Charles 50.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
A Prolonged Residence.

There died in our county Aims House on the
l4th instant a white woman, named Kitty
Thompson, who has been an inmate of the in
stitution over forty-fye years, having taken up
her residence in 1t in the year 1876. She issup-
posed to have been about 10 years old
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
THE
THURSDAY MORNING, January 27th, 1881

THE TOBACCO INSPECTION CASE
Our benevolent friends, the tobacco
spectators, have had set back, the
Court of Appeals having, by recent
decision, affirmed the consiitutionality
oil the compulsory features of our To-
bacco Inspection laws.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
0lE0.

AZ tie residence d her husband. tn the ssh
district on the 73rJ Of January instant, MARY
Y, ARNSWURTliY, vi6 Of John + Arfnsucr-
thy, aged "a years, ? moslhs ADD days. Ths
decreased leaFca an infant and many frirals md
rclslivcs to mourn her loss. May she reas In
peace
How short The rare
Our FREUD has inu,
Cut down 10 al her bloom.
Tie chorus bat yesterday begun
Nov finished Ia The tomb
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27

Va The Texas Tribune says "lhe late at
cases Of Coughs and Colds, and DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup is in greater demand than ever" Price
only Is cents.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
Religions.

We have been requested to state that there
will be service at st. Aloysius' Church, Leonard
Town, on Sunday next, the sOth instant, at
the usual hour.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
DrRBy

- Lovers Of honey viii he grs,iaoi to lcarA
that W. Bulls Cough Syrup Is q much swceler
utlc'e ia winter and much better Tor \ cough.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27

VA Blackwood's Magazine for January
1881, repuclshed by the Leonard Scott Publish
ing Co, Al Barclay St, New York, commence
The year well. We notice among the articles
Autobiographies.-No l. Benyenuio Cellini.'
A spirited sketch ofthis gifted and excitable Flo
renine, whose interest in his beautiful work did
not prevent him from constantly mixing In
fights. or quarreling with bis employers.
"Before and after the Ballot" is description Of
the former manner ofconductng elect in Eng
land eontrasted with that Of to-day.
1.-The Bishop Astray." A springtide revere and
its interruption.
son some ofShakespeare' Female Characters
II. Ophelia." A letter by Helena Fawcit
Martin explaining her conception Of the character
Of 0phelia, which character she acted in Paris
with Mr. Macready as Hamlet.
1.-The Seer Tale By Rudolph LindAu."
The writings Of Rudolph Lindau are already
familiar TO readers Of this magazine. "TheSeer"
is as weird aud uncanny as any ofits predecessors.
1.-THE Land Of Cead.n The review Of book
by Lawrence 0liphAnt advocating the COLOMBIA
ton or rcpeopling Of parts Of Palestine, with the
view, perhaps, Of Offering barrier to Russian
ad vances towards India. The article points out
the practicabiity Of the scheme and the difficult
ties to be apprehended, and gives several long
quotations.
1.-THE Ministry Of Misery An account Of
Mr.. Gladstones cabinet and policy.
--.s.--
''THE AMEaicAs FARMER'' FoR JANUARY comes
out this month bright in a new dress, and COM
pncily filed with interesting and profitable read
ing, which will make it welcome toeyery country
household. The Improvement of impoverished
lands, the new processes which are developing
agriculture, seasonable suggestions and experien-
ees in all departments Of work, proceedings Of
progressive farmers clubs, livestock matters,
instructions for poultry keepers, frutgrowers, and
flower and vegetable gardening, with copious
and entertaining home department for the ladies,
make up an attractive table Of contents, and a
number Of engrayings are given, designed NOT
merely to fill up space, but to illustrate the text.
No farmer or farmers family but will be repaid
by the visits of this venerable but vigorous farm
journal the subscription 10 which ISL .50a year,
or ST. to clubs of five or over. Saml Sands and
Son, Baltimore, publishers.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-27
J. NED EVANS,
House Pain ter,

GRAINER PAPER HANGER
kAbsoMINING FRISCO PAINTING
AND GLAZING
References--Ieo II Hayden, Wm +. Abel,
John Parsons. Joseph r Cough, 4 Parsons
Or. joint spalding, q. I spalding and Lew
is IL Leigh !,
va An work done in workmanllke manner
and rs cheap or cheaper than any one in or out
Of thc county. Bond given If desired.
Jana I86l--tf.