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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

A NUMBER OF gentlemen 10 this couu-
ty, and perhaps the same is true in the
other counties OF the State, heretofore
residing upon their OVID land aud engsg-
ed in farming. have. within the last lev
gears, leased out their farms and moved
iato towns and villages. Various rea-
sons have doubtless induced them to 10
so, and in some instances perhaps the
change has proved to be for the best.
So tar as many others are concerned
their experience has proved that it
would have been better for themselves
and their families if they bad remained
on their farms aud continued TO cultivate
the soil. Leaving out of view entirely
the question of economy and looking
simply to the present comfort and happi-
ness Of the man and his family it may
be well dog bted whether such changes
are not as general rule unwise and
improper. In the first place, every man
who leaves his farm aud removes to
town sure uders portion of that indie
pendeuce which be enjoyed upon bis own
IAS 10 bOtt III Tue SdmC eGUSGs
his own man, but is controlled in his
action to greater or less ex,ext, aud
often agains, bis own judgment by the
determination of others. He conI1
manage his farm as be pleased, but 10
town he is not even the master of his
own property, but must submit to hold .
it subject to such regulations as the town
authorizes see proper to impose. In
macy respects be finds himself sborn of
a part of the liberty and Independence
he enjoyed on his farm. This is not all,
his children, instead of being brought
up to habits of industry, frequently con-
tract habits of Incidence aud vice. They
are more liable to form associations
w hich are vicious and TO run into excess
ses that are injurious and bauefrl. So
far as the man is concerned he not uu-
frequently loses part of the influence
and standing he bad in society. On his
farm surrounded by the beighbors aad
friends with whom be had always been
acquainted. aud who had observed his
life aud properly estimated his virtues.
he exerted an influence greater aud
more salutary than be can exert anywhere
else. We think it great misfortune to
any rural community to have it's substan-
tial citizens, It's farmers and owners of the
soil, interested in its material, moral and
social Improvement. move away As
general rule such neIghborhoods retro
grade IN prosperity and enterprise and
not uufrequently sustain loss in social
order aud morality. We are glad to
see an improvement 10 the population.
business aud wealth Of our cities and
towns. but regard Advancement in the
rural portions of the State as equally
important and regret 10 see a tendency
on .ae part Of farmers to discontinue lbeic
occupations ard retire frQ4 lltit
estates.-Delswarean.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

DR. Benny, of Somerset county,
went to prison on the nth inst, under
a sentence of sixty days Imprisonment,
and fine of one hundred dollars, for
violating the local option law. He
had been in prison nearly two months
before his trial, and as he is unable to
pay his fine, he will probably have to
remain nearly four months longer.
Some years ago DR.. Benny was prac-
ticing physician at Crisield, but has
come to grief from handling whiskey
too freely.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS, "A slight
pain in the back, headache, or heavi-
ness about the chest and stomach may
portend of something very serious,
while if taken at the start il is easily
remedied. We don't know of more
valuable semedy in such cases than
NJ. Laroque's Anti Bilious Bitters.
Their action upon the human system
is truly wonderful. Don't delay, but
use the Bitters now the price is rea.
sonable. and all druggists sell them /;
IS cents and 81. w. +. Thornton,
proprietor, Baltimore, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

To every new subscriber sending us
one dollar for years subscription to
the Messenger we will present a copy
of Kendall's celebrated book, "The
Horse and his Diseases. The book
alone is worth the money, and no
owner of a horse should be without
one. Persons living out of town will
be required to send six cents in stamps
for postage on the book if they desire
the same sent by mail. IT,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23
Notice to Taxpayers.

Taxes for 1880 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. c. LLOYD,
March, 5th-tf] Collector.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

Truth IN BRIEF. Anybody can
soil the reputation of an individual,
however pure and chaste, by uttering
a suspicion that his enemies will believe
and his friends never heard Of A puff
of idle wind can SOW million Of the
seeds of the thistle, and do a work of
mischief which the husbandman must
labor hard and long to undo, the float
ing particles being too fine to be seen,
and too light to be stopped. Such are
the seeds OF SANDER, so easily sown, so
difficult to be gathered up, and yet SO
pernicious are lis fruits They know
that many wind will catch up the
plague and become poisoned by their
insinuations, without ever seeking the
antidote. No reputation can refute a
sheer, nor any human skill prevent
mischief.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

pINAeoRE.-A select company of
ladies and gentlemen, principally resi-
dents of Salisbury, will on Thursday
evening next produce at Ocean City
the famous opera "Pinatore." The
performance will be given in the COM
modious dancing pavilion at the At
lantic Hotel and the trains will be de-
tanned until after the close of the opera.
The proceeds are to be applied to the
expenses incurred in building the new
P. 4. Church asst Paul's by the Sea. +"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23
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 and 1879, that I'M
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 J. HOUSTON,
Feb. 5-'SI. Collector.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

The annual meeting of the Peninsu-
lar Press Association for 1881 will be
held at Ocean City on Monday and
Tuesday, August 18th and 10Th. 1t IS
proposed TO make the annual meeting
this year the most successful that has
vet been held.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

We are now better prepared than
ever TO do any description of plain or
ornamental book, card or job printing,
in the very best style, and at prices as
low as the same can be done in any of
the large cities. Send for estimates.
Orders by mail will be promptly at
tended 10.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

PERSONS who want a Sewing Ma
chine can be supplied by the under
signed; my family having used one of
the Victor machines for about ten
years, can recommend them to be
good they are warranted by the ma
ker for five years; propose to sell
them as | do my other goods, very low
and for cash on delivery Please call
at my store and examine them
|. w. VINCENT.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

THE hog cholera has made its APP
pcarance in this neighborhood, and is
causing much uneasiness among the
owners of swine. Mr.. George Hay
ward lost four valuable porkers on
Thursday, and fears that the remainder
of his stock is affected by the strange
disease.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

PHoroCRAPHY. w. w. Seeler, of
Philadelphia, has again taken charge
of his rooms at Ocean City, and will
remain for the season. Photographs
and pictures of every description taken
in the best style, at city prices. When
YOU visit Ocean City drop in. juo2m.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

ACCIDENTS FROM Toy PIsToLs We
see by the Baltimore papers that IS
deaths have recently taken place from
lock jaw, in that city. caused by toy
pistols These pistols are extensively
used by the small children of Snow
Hill, and it would be well for parents
20 put an end TO such amusement.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

ANOTHER comet has just been dis
covered, making the fourth which has
come into the field of telescope vision
since the ist of May. When the visits
of these cratic bodies will end seems
to be an unsolvable problem, but their
rapid coming, briliancy disappearance,
and unusual numbers, fix the year I SSl
as remarkable era in American AS
Economical History.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

THE July Term OF the Circuit Court
convened on Monday last, with Judges
Irving and Wilson on the Bench, and
adjourned at noon the following day.
But little business was transacted.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

EXCURSION trains will bring to this
place tomorrow a large number of
colored persons anxious to attend Con
ference, and the indications are that
it will be a good day for rain.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

No BITTERs of any kind will pro
perly recover Lost Appetite, Tone up
the System, Brighten the Eyes, Clear
the Skin and give health and vigor to
the entire frame. Medicine only pros
trates. DIR. Eiagg's Improved Liver
and Stomach Pad sets every organ in
working order, and perfect health is
the result.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

VEGETABLES of all kinds are plenti-
full. How much nicer and better it
would be if we had nice market
house, in which our truckers could ar
range their produce for sale. Thus
our people could make their choice,
and net have to get flom the stores as
they often have to do, and the vegeta-
bles would be fresh and good Who
will move in the matters. Our town is
growing and we need such an institu-
ton.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

The COUNTY LEvY-The County
Commissioners, at their meeting on
Tuesday last, awarded the contract for
printing the county levy to the publish
eTs of the Messenger and the Pocomoke
City Record and Gazette The levy
list will be found in both papers next
week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

EXCURSION trains to Ocean City will
hereafter be run over the Worcester
Railroad on Wednesdays, instead of
Thursdays, as heretofore.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

A MAN read newspaper article upon
the duty and necessity of making wills.
1t told of the evils and embarrassments
which frequently foiiew a neglect of
this important though disagreeable
duty, and impressed it upon the reader
that viii making was something that
should not be postponed The article
produced deep effect upon this man
at ONCE The thought of making a
will had never entered his head before,
and he was on the down hill side of
life, too. He turned it over and over
in his mind. True, he was in good
health then, but he did not know what
might happen. Men in perfect health,
apparently, had been known 10 drop
down dead. Yet he shrank from max
ing will. 1t looked too much like
winding up ones worldly affairs for the
final jump into eternity. But the
thought haunted him. He couldn't
sleep at nights on account Of it. He
was sorry that he knew anything about
wills and regretted that he had ever
read the article. After growing ner-
vous and thin and pale over the mat
ter, he finally screwed himself up to the
determination that he would make his
will, when he discovered that he hadn't
anything to viii and never had. he
felt better.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

CONFESSIONS LAYING The cor
ner-stone of the new 2. L. Church at
Ocean City, to be called "St. Pauls
by the Sea-" now in course of con-
struction, Will be laid with appropriate
ceremonies on Thursday next, 18th
inst. Excursion trains will be run over
the different roads, and large atten-
dance is expected.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

MARRIED. AT the residence of the
brides parents, near Snow Hill, on
"Wednesday, July goth, by Rev A.
Pate, Mr.. Oliver ID. Henderson and
Miss Lottie d. Hack, daughter of Jas
ID. Hack, Esq. Immediately after the
ceremony the happy couple left for the
residence of the groom, in Horntown,
Va. We wish them much happiness.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

OUR colored friends have recently
treated their church to a new coat of
paint, inside and out, and it now pre-
sents a very neat appearance. MIR.
John LeCompte was the artist.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

AN infant child ofMr James Harris,
which died on Monday last of consump-
tion, was entered in the Presbyterian
Churchyard on Tuesday afternoon.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

In another colu mn will be found a
condensed report Of the proceedings
of the NJ. Z. Conference now in ses-
sion IN Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

THERE will be preaching in the Pres
byterian Church in this place to NOR
row in the morning and evening at the
usual hours.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

THE comet has disappeared and will
not be back again for five hundred
and seventy-fve years. according to
the calculations of the astronomers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

Ice For SALE.-The undersigned is
now prepared to supply housekeepers
and consumers generally with frst-class
ice, in large or small quantities, upon
moderate terms. !oHN ?. MOORE,
May TT. Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

Mr.. Charles + Snow is adding a
handsome porch to his residence, which
is also receiving a new coat of paint
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

BRowN's Iron Bitters strengthen and
build up the system. A trial will con-
vince.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

PUNY, weak and sickly children need
Browns Iron Bitiers. 1t will strength
on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

THE death rate in BALTIMORE last
week, reached 282, eighty in advance
of previous years. This high rate is
attributed to the hot weather and
cholera infantum I9I deaths being
of children under five years, a large
percentage is attributed to the latter
cause
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

SHERIFF Lloyd will be in Berlin next
Saturday-3oth inst.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

WOMEN that have been given up by
their dearest friends as beyond help,
have been permanently cured by the
use of Lydia E.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. 1t is a positive cure for
all female complaints. Send to Mrs.
Lydia +. Pinkham, 233 Western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

INVALID wives and mothers quickly
restored TO health by using Browns
Iron BitterS.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

CARoLINs county only pays her
teachers sIoo per term,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23

FISH are being caught in our bay in
LARGE quantities. and our market is well
supplied.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1881-07-23
]. w. VINCENT.
KNIGHTS OF HoNoR.-Last Tuesda


KNIGHTS OF HoNoR.-Last Tuesday
evening the following officers of At
lantic Lodge. No. 1888, of this town,
were installed by ID. g. d. Adial p.
Barnes to serve for the ensuing six
months: Dictator, Geo Nj. Upshur !;
Vice Dictator, Edw. Boehm; Assistant
Dictator, George 7. Bratten; Chap
lain, William McAllen Guide, E. W.
L. Smith; Guard, George Dickerson /;
Sentinel, ]. Thos. Price; Reporter,
Lawrence Hastings; Financial Re.
porter, Jos. NJ Bratten Treasurer,
Zadok Powell.
S. S. ExCURsIoN.-The Presbyterian
Sabbath Schools of Snow Hill and
Stockton, together with a number OF
the members and friends Of the con
gregaiions of the two churches, in all
about 35o persons, excurted to Ocean
City on Wednesday last. All necessary
arrangements having previously been
made for the enjoyment of the excur-
sionists by the pastor, Rev. David
Conway, it is scarcely necessary to re-
mark that the excursion was an Elk.
ceedingly pleasant one, and highly en-
joyed by all who attended. Indeed,
whenever the aforesaid gentleman I'M
dcrtakes TO steer an excursion into
port, there's always tranquil feeling
among the passengers-a confidence
which is we'll merited. Rev James
Conway and his better half also accom-
panied the excursionists, and by their
presence added much TO the pleasure
e - .-;- ,.hich in all reSnecis. was
VI Aas~ app ''.--~-.S ~
a successful one.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-08
ssBiil Arp's'' View of Preachers.

Like the preachers They hold us back
from going to extremes. They are the con-
servatives. They are good citizens and set
us good example. They are the balance
wheels Of society, the Scotch to the wagon,
the air. brakes TO the train, the pendulum
to the clock. They are like the Sabbath
that gives US rest and peace. They are to
society what the judge is to the law. love
'em all. and when they are tlotted out,
which God forbid, I want to 90. tap. In
sickness. in trouble. in affliction. yea il the
last agonies they are with us and comfort
us, while the 1usy world wags on. God
bless the preachers oe this land-the preach
ers of every creed that teaches love to our
Creator and love and kindness to one an
other. Nevertheless, I sometimes fees
sorry for the preachers child,e en-, for the
good man is so afraid he will do wrong he
leans the other way. It did mo good the other
day when saw one of EN- take his children
tosee the circus procession. 1t was SO kind
and considerate. If they can't let the little
chaps see the circus, DO let 'em see the pro-
cession. By and by, maybe, they will get
old enough to be trusted within the canvas
and see the pretty horses in the ring and
tho men ride round, hear the clown era C
his jokes and laugh ct him because ne
such fool. I don't admire these folks
who are always laughing whether thing
is funny or not, and never did like to sec
pretty girl eigglinga at everything that hap
pened; but still it is better to laugh than to
be crying. The world is not draped in
mourning. The birds sing and the butter
flies float around in the happy sunlight. At
night the cricket chirrups on the hearth and
the katydid sings his evening song; sweet
flowers are blooming everywhere, and Sol
ONION in all his glory was not arrayed like
one of these. All nature is hnppy except n
few snakes and hyenas. and don't want to
be like the n.--AtiGiltG Constitution.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-08
Mark Twain Introduces MIR. Forbes.

= Mr. Archibald Forbes delivered his lecture
on "The Inner Life OF a Wa. Correspond
ent' in Hartford, Conn, on Thursday be-
ing introduced to the audience By Mark
Twain as follows:
Ladies and Gentlemen: It seems Pc
culiarly fitting and appropriate tina:
soldier shonld Introduce soldier to his au-
dience. I exercise this function by this
authority, for assure YOU am not unac-
quainted with the grim sublim;ties of war;,
having served during more than two years
now as honorary member of the Con- = :,
necticut militia; and in that time have da1eT
all that they have dared, suffered all thtss
they have suffered-fought, bled. and died;
so can speak as CALAMITY as the best OF
them. Why was not invited to go to
regiment the other : day, I can
not notwithstanding out possible
professional jealousy. would have gone
there with q heart filed with the pE1fest,
most disinterested, and unselish motives
not as some others did, simply to get q
new suit of clothes for nothing. But q
truce to military heart burnings and in
Justices Let them go with the perishahle-
past. NV Office now is only to make you
acquainted with an English gentleman,
whom you all know perfectly-a man who
has heard the roar of battle in widely sep
arated lands, man whose record is GEL
ebrated in war, and with the pen; man
who has fairly earned, not merely once: kut
several times. the rarely granted badge Of
bravery. the fictori. Cross: man who has
smelled the breath Of dissolution Oh
many a field, and who is as familiar
with it as the genius WHO, from the dome
Of the capitol, presides over tbs malanou5
region ali about her-Mr. Arch bald Forbes,
soldier and war correspondent
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-08
NORTHERN PACIFIC FARMER
WHITNEY 4 WltIrpLE, Publishex 81
WADENA. WADGNA, 60, MINNESOTA
CONDENSED NEWS.
RAILROADS.

The Lake City Leader reports that two prom
inentcapitalis's Of that city contemplate the pur
chase of the ZumbrO Valley railroad.
E.P. Lyman, assistant superintendent Of the
Iowa branch Of the Chicago, Milwaukee l. st
Paul railway. has resigned his position.
There are now due from the Baldwin LEGO
motive works thirteen engines for delivery By
December 81, to the Northern Pacific railroad.
It is rumored that Cuyler of Me Chicago i
Northwestern road is to succeed Van Horn a.
superintendent Of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st Paul
Forty miles of steel track will be laid yet be
fore the solid freezs up this wipter on the north
the present rails. The forty miles taken up
will be used in extending the main line toward
Ashland, and in laying the branch toward Su-
perior City, twenty miles each
Larrimore Is the name Of new station on
one Of the branch lines of the 81. Paul: Minne-
apolis L Manitoba. This branch extends thirty
miles west from Grand Forks. Larrimore is
seventeen miles west Of Ojata. The line is
projected from Larrimore and is graded come
twenty five miles north by west in the lirec-
ton OF Turtle mountains. 1t will be extended
to the boundary line, there to meet branch of
the Canadian Pacific.
The Grand Rapids 4 Indiana railroad COM
pany let the ntrsct for building the northern
extension of its road from tho present north
ern terminus to tho straits Of Mackinaw. The
successful bidders were L. A. Rose OF BIon-
con, and Macdonald Bros, of Grand Rapids
The forms OF the contract are that the road is
to be completed by June Is next and it is ex-
pected that passenger trains will be running to
the Struts by July Is.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-08
He Fought at Trafalgar.

William Falconbridge died recently
Salt Lake City in his load year. He was
born at Fritchley, Derbeyshire, England,
on Oct. q, 178D, and when lad was APP
p1enticed to a stocking maker at or near his
native town. His employer aroused the
wrath OF the ignorant populace by introduce
ing machinery into his factory, and his es-
enlistment was demolished by a mob.
Shortly after this event Falconbridse was
seized by the press gang and carried on
board the Salvadora, Of Lord Cochrane's
fleet, in which he served as cabin boy in a
cruise on the Spanish coast. He was then
transferred to one of the ships of Lord Mel
sons feet, and fought under him ct the
battle Of Trafalgar. While in the naval ser
vice, Falcoabr;dee saw from the deck Of his
vessel the great Napoleon sBonaparte as he
walked the deck of the Bellerophon, q pris
onef Of war, when about to be conveyed to
the Island OF st. Helena, {