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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
f. I. LONG, Agent.

We are strongly disposed to regard
that person as the best physician who
does most to alleviate human suffering
Judged from this standard, Mrs. Lydia
L. Pinkham, e33 Western Avenue,
Lynn, Mass , is entitled to the front
rank, for her Vegetable Compound is
daily working wonderful cures in fe-
male diseases. Send for circular to
the above address
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
Notice TO Taxpayers.

All persons indebted for taxes for
1880 and 1881 are respectfully request
ed to promptly settle the same, as my
engagements will not permit me to
consume three or four years in com
plotting a two years business. l will
be in Stockton on Saturday, Jan 18th,
and in Berlin on Saturday, the 4th day
of February.
c. C. LLOYD, Collector.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
c. c LLOYD, Collector.

To every new subscriber sending US
one dollar for years subscription to
the Messenger we will present a copy
of kendall'S celebrated book, "Ihe
Horse and his Diseases. The book
alone is worth the money, and no
owner of horse should be without
one. Persons living out of town will
be required 10 send six cents in stamps
for postage on the book if they desire
the same sent by mail. If.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

EpHRAIM Dill. of Queen Anne's
county, is still lingering from what is
supposed 10 be a fatal gun shot wound
inflicted by Levi Scott, ten days since.
! he woman they quaFelied about was
Ann Clymer, who lived in house be-
longing 10 Dill over the boundary line
IN Delaware Finding Scott in the
house, Diil beat him severely, when
Scott rstalia.ed by discharging heavi
" loaded gun at his assaiIant. The
entire load took effect in Di!'s thigh
and hip, .ca;:uiiy decorating the entire
a.-shy part Of the limb. Ampuiaticn
IS impossible, as the wound involves
The lower part Of the body, and. in the
opinion Of the attending physician,
death is near at hand. The wounded
man was removed to his home near
iempievile, where he had very re-
spectacle family, consisting of a wife
and four sons. lie is in comfortable
circumstances His asslllant is sing
ular character. and until short time
siuce was leading eXhorter in what
is known as the Free Gospel Church.
He Is short ot stature and has but one
eye. AS yet no action has been taken
by the authorities OF either Delaware
or Maryland. Scott, seemingly un-
concerned, remains at thc. scene of the
tragedy. Nuch excitement prevails in
the sparsely settled community in
which il occurred.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
Order Nisi.
Peter w. Dale, OF al.
as.
james S. Dale.


In the Circuit Court for Worcester O.raty.
10. Appeals, October Term, lsel,-la
Wit, January 18th, 1881.
HRDERED, that the report Of Clayton j.
~ Purnell, permanent Trustee, for the
sale Of tho real estate Eeniionsd
in the above entitled cause be
ratified aud confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown ca or before
the lst day OF May Term next provided .
copy Of this order be inserted 10 some
newspaper printed in Worcester Couaty
once in each of three successive week, before
the first day OF May next.
The report states the amount of sales 10 i q
50, ASS.
1T. MATHEWS, Clerk.
True copy.
Test, |. 7. MATHEWS, Clerk.
Jan. 2s-3w.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
Notice TO Taxpayers.

The undersigned hereby gives notice
to all persons who are indebted 10 him
as Collector of State and County Taxes
for the years 1873 and 1879, that un
less such taxes are paid al once he shall
proceed to levy upon aud 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, 1882-01-28
We have received from A. ". Pur

We have received from A. NJ. Pur
DIV, of Palmyra, n. Y, his descriptive
a page catalogue Of trees, plants,
seeds, &c. The drawings therein OF
the Russian Mulberry, the newer grapes,
strawberries, raspberries, blackberries,
&c are valuable Sent free 10 all ap-
plicants. If you, reader,are interested
in fruits or flowers, send postal and
get copy. If any who read this have
sent to him for a specimen OF the Fruit
Recorder, they will receive copy OF
the Catalogue in due time without writ
ing again.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

PUBLIC NENDUE.-lhe undersigned,
intending to remove from the county,
will sell at public auction, without re
serve, on Saturday, January 28th, at
the Presbyterian Parsonage in Berlin,
commencing at 10 O'Clock \. RI, his
entire personal property, consisting Of
Household Goods and Kitchen Furm
ture, one Jersey COW, one jump seat
carriage, one horse cart, lot Of farming
implements, etc. Terms made known
OH day of sale If the 18th should be
rainy day, the sale will take place ON
the following MONDAY.
Jan I4.3t1 " " HERsMAN.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
Order Nisi.

Dewitt C. Fooks, Trustee under mortgage
of Alfred B. Marine, ex par,e
In the Circuit Court for W ercester County.
] n Eqaity. No. 900 January Term, 1881,
Ito wit, January 2lst, 1882.
ORDERED, that the sales made and re-
" ported by Dewitt G. Fooks, Trustee Of
alfred b. Marine, be ratified and confirmed.
unless cause to the contrary thereof be
shown on or before the first day of Nav
Term next ; provided u copy of this order be
inserted in sOme newspaper printed in Wor-
cester County once in each OF three success
i've week, before the FIRST day OF May in the
year eighteen hundred and eighty-two.
The report states the amount of sales to
be s. ECO.
!. T. MATTHEWS, Clerk.
True Copy.
Test, l. I. MATHEWS, Clerk.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

HARpeR's Magazine for February is
a very strong Number both in the lit
erary and the artistic sense. Begin
ming with an excellent portrait of Vic
tor Hugo, which serves as a Fronts
piece, we have next an exceedingly in
teresting description of Philadelphia,
by George p. Lathrop, beautifully il
Illustrated. The authors clever define
alton of the social features Of the city,
and of such old institutions as the
Saturday Club and the Assembly, are
very entertaining and not less SO are
his personal sketches OF eminent Phla-
delphians, and his account of the aih
letic sports and pastimes of this old
Quaker town. a noticeable feature of
the Editors Drawer is The introduce
ton OF contributions from eminent
American humorists in addition TO
which there is the usual variety of face
tiOus ane10tec
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

PROFESS OR Newell is not a believer
in the doctrine that the State should
aid in the support of higher education.
He thinks the John Hopkins Univer-
sity covers the whole ground, and that
it is not the province of the State to
furnish anything more than primary
and secondary education
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

Girls, don't slight the steady, plod
ding, homely young fellow who makes
little show on the street, but whose
brain is constantly busy thinking. He
may not he SO dashy as the swell idiot
who yanks his hat off 10 you when he
meets you, but he is the sort of fellow
10 tie up to, if you can only corner
him
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

LIEUT. Winslow has written an arti-
Gle for the Baltimore sun, in which
the logical conclusion is reached,
through proof as stong as proof can be,
and deductions as fair and as logical
as deductions ever were, that the oys-
ter beds and bars of the Chesapeake
are being rapidly depleted, and will be
entirely worthless in few years unless
greater restriction is placed upon dredg-
ing
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
Order NiSi.
William L. Smith. Adm. ct al.
John b. Dale.

John b. Dale.
In the Circuit Court for Worcester County.
No. Appeals, October Term, 1881
wit, January 18th, 1882.
HRDERED, that the report Of Clayton J
~ Pnrnell, Permanent Trustee. for the sails
OF the real estate mentioned a the above en-
titled cause, be ratified and confirmed, un-
less cause TO the contrary thereof be
shown on or before the first day of Nav
Term next; provided copy of this order be
inserted in some newspaper printed in Wor-
cester County, once in each OF three success
sive weeks before the first day of May next.
The report states the amount of sales to be
1872.
l. T. MATHEWS, Clerk.
True Copy,
Test, !. T. MATHEWS, Clerk.
Jan. % 81.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

;--CAPT. VIM. Rgein has severed his
connection with the firm of Richard
son, Moore, Smith & Co., and will
shortly engage in the milling business
on his own account He is taking
down the mill above the river bridge
and will remove it 10 NsssawodduK.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

FEVER and Ague, or Chills and Fe-
yer, Constipation, Headache, Dyspep-
STA, and all Bilious affections promptly,
speedily and effectively cured by using
]. NJ. Laroque's Anti-Bilious Bittcrs.
IS cents package, or 81 bottle. All
druggists sell it. w +. Thornton,
proprietor, Baltimore, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

A CONTROLLING interest in the Old
Dominion Steamship Company has
been purchased by the Norfolk and
Western aud Seaboard and Roanoke
Railroad Companies together with a
number OF other capitalists. 1t is not
thought that any change unfavorable
to the interests of the public will fol-
low this new purchase.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

TRg Misses Mamie Williams and
Josephine Hilghmsn, of Salisbury, who
have been visiting friends in town
for the past two weeks, left for home
Yesterday. There he many who will
sincerely regret that their visit could
not have been prolonged.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

"HAvE the lower districts any rights
that the rest of the county is bound 10
respect ?"-Pocomoke City Record.
Indeed they have, Bro Quinn and
one of them is to demand that you rise
up and explain the meaning of the
above query. = ED. MESSENGER.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

The word - Renaissance now so
often quoted. means second birth,
coming 10 life again, regeneration. re
newal 1t is applied in literature to
the revival of classical learning and the
fine arts that began in Italy IN the hf-
scenth century.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
4 Card.
BIsHoPvILLE, Ian ? I'D

bIoHOFFILIt, jan. 81.
MIR. EDITOR: II find in perusing
your last issue that our teacher has
been misrepresented to you. In re
gard to his ctj;cieacy, beg leave to
say, he is considered one of the mast
comtesem teachers that we have ever
had. And the majority of the people
are highly pleased with him and the
manner in which he conducts the
school. SUBSCRIBER.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

PROF. ". A. Newell, of the State
board of education, says that there are
I35, 900 persons in Maryland over 10
years of age who cannot read or write
About $4,000 OF them are voters. =
Carroll county contains the least per
centage Of literacy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

Mrs. RoBgRTA Bowen, beloved wife
of Elijah 7. Bowen, Esq of Newark,
this county, died at the residece OF her
neither, in Accomac county (Va. }. OH
Sunday morning last. He remains were
inferred at Newark on Tuesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

The discovery by German chemist
that a good article of brandy can be
made from sawdust is fraught with
danger to the temperance cause. The
friends of the movement may be zeal
Gus and untiring, but what chance of
success will it have when a man can
take rip saw and go out and get
drunk with a broken fence rail
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

NoTICE TO SHIPPERs.-Ali north
bound freight must be delivered at the
station at or before 7 O'Clock A. II.
sharp. South bound freight for the I
p. M. train at 1880 sharp. For the
SIS p. NJ train at 4;45 sharp other
wise it will be held over for the follow
ing day.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

NHAT is that, mother? A" " It is
the Legislature, my child" " hat
does il do, mother ?" a 1t repeats acts
passed by the last Legislature, my
child Bill Nye.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

BALTIMoRE GRAM MARKET Grain
sold yesterday In baltimore as follows;
White corn, 78@8oc.; yellow, 7o(17I.
Wheat-MId. red, SI.4I0SI.+4. Oats,
so(053c. Rye, CSC. l05I.oo.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

Tbs remains of Mrs. VIM. Mitchell,
who died at Newark on Saturday last.
were brought to this place and inferred
in the Baptist ChurchyaSd on Sunday
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

AMONG the items of receipts into the
Treasury of Maryland, given in the re
port of Comptroller Heating, is the
sum of $454,9I, which is credited to
the conscience fund.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

PRESIDENT Arthur has appointed
John z Owens postmaster at Salisbury,
Md, at the bidding Of Mr.. Creswell
There was strong opposition to Mr..
Owens appointment. and his selection
shows the power that Creswell has with
the administration.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
PoCoMoKE CITY JoTTINGs.
Record snd Gnzette.l

Additional piles are beng driven
at the draw Of the river bridge.
-Pocomoke expects soon TO have a
Masonic Lodge
A church framed in town was
shipped to Salisbury this week. II will
be erected there.
Master George Sartorius is in town,
somewhat improved by age since he
left some years ago. George has many
friends here
chase & Co. are making contracts
for peas. We understand that both OF
the canning establishments are to be
run this season.
On last Saturday man from Son.
erset seriously maltreated Mr.. Jacob
Mason. He was arraigned before
Squire Robinson and fined. Mr. Mason
is che of our most worthy citizens, and
had universal sympathy in this trouble
There was quite brilliant gather
ing at the residence of Mr.. ". L. llar-
gis, on last Thursday evening, to re
ceive his son, Mr.. Edgar Hargis and
his bride, who had just been married
at the residence of her father, near
Camden, n. J.. Good things were lib
orally provided, and the young people
had very enjoyable time.
The fourth Quarterly Meeting of
the Pocomoke charge, NJ. L. Church,
was held ON last Monday evening"
Among other business, resolution vas
unanimously carried to urge the Pre-
siding Elder TO use every endeavor TO
return TO the work Rev John ID. {.
Hanna as the pastor for the third
year.
The Railroad meeting held in
Drummondtown on Monday last did
nothing decisive. because the engineers
had not completed their surveys II is
expected that this will be through with
in a week, and that work will be com
menced by the middle of February, and
that the road will he in complete run
ming order to Chcrrystone by the first
OF August.
"A man named Morris FROM Som
erset county, was seen 10 be acting
somewhat suspiciously in the store OF
" J. 5. Clarke x Co., winch caused
him 10 be watched AS a result he
was detected in purioiniug some ready
made clothes. When he found that
his theft was discovered he ran, bu;
was arrested and in default OF bail was
committed TO Snow Hill Jail, where lie
is now a boarder.
"A gentleman of this town who
takes special interest in good stock and
some pride in their keep short time
since killed hog two years old that
weighed 1I3 pounds He Offsets tins
by saying that he knows a man who
had hog TO kill last winter, it being
then one year old but concluded to
keep it over as he wanted large hog
THIS he did and killed it this winter,
when it had attained TO the magniii
cent development of thirty five lbs.
Next
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

THERE will be preaching and ad-
minist,ation of the Holy Sacrament at
the Presbyterian Church in this place
tomorrow morning, at the usual hour.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

THE members of " The Club " were
entertained at the residence of Stephen
L. Mason, Esq, on Thursday evening.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

CARRIAGES Fox SALE.-Being over
stocked with carriages, | will dispose
of two secondhand buggies at a very
low figure. A. w. SMITH.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

TRE scholars of the Presbyterian
Sabbath School are to have reception
at the parsonage on Friday evening
next.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

TuR days they come aud the days
they go, but where on earth is Ven
nor's snowp
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

A NUMBER of our citizens succeeded
in filing their ice-houses with ice about
az inches thick on Wednesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

SPRING poets are already putting
forth the tender leaves of hope.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

ELDER Jos. L. Station will preach in
the Baptist Meeting House to morrow.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

COUNTY PAPERS. Baltimore
Sun in recognizing the kindly express
sions of the county press respecting il,
adds: =" In acknowledging these kind
nttersnces it is only proper at the same
time to acknowledge the importance
Of the place which our county con.
temporarics hold in the field OF journal
ism. A county pspcr properly con
Quoted deserves the cordial and p5sc,i-
cal support OF the residents of the
county, and, ii may here be suggested,
should be encouraged By a punctuai
settlement of journalistic liabilities.
The county paper can no more get
along without cash than any other busl-
ness enterprise, and It's editor should lie
spared the disdgreeable necessity too
often forced upon him of calling on
his subscribers TO settle up"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
Order Of Publication.
John ]. Collins

Msry E. Collins. Jennie Collins, Thorn
as Collins and William Il. Payas, ad.
minisirator OF Thomas Fl. Collins. decd.
No. $50. 10 Equity, in the Circuit
Court for Worcester County.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28
NEW ADVERT ESEARNTS.
Order of Publication.
Theodore b. Messick
Mary Anne Messick.

Ia Cbancery, in the Circui, Court for
Worcester County. January Term,
1882, to wit: January 18th, 1882.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

WE are in receipt of Harris More
ton Farm Seed Catalogue for 1882,
containing list OF choice field, gar.
den and flower seeds grown and for
sale by Joseph Harris, Morelon Farm,
Rochester, \. Y. Mr. Harris is an
old seed grower and there are none in
this country more reliable. He in
forms US that he will be glad to send
his catalogue for 1882, with directions
for cultivation, free TO every reader of
the MESSENGER who will send their
name and postoffice %sidress on pos
tai card. Send for Catalogue and
then order some seed You will not
regret it. Address, Joseph Harris.
Moreton Farm, Rochester, \. Y.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

"GArH" was nursed in infancy by
a slattern called Lie.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-01-28

SHERIFF Lloyd will visit Stockton
to-day, and Berlin on Saturday next.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-09
NEW ADVEKTISEMENIN.

CITUATION WANTED lsY "A GOOD
- Blacksmith. Seven years experience.
Good reference can be given. Address,
f. NJ,
Record Office, Liuitz, Pa.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-09

DCBLlC SALE OF CITY PKOPERTY.-ON
L FRIDAY, OCTOBER 90, at the Franklin
House, will be sold that valuable Residence
and Private School Building belonging to Miss
Hettie a. Mayer, and situated No. ia Nor il
Prince street. Large two and Il halfstOry
Brick Building, with twO-story Brick Back
Building Quilt quite recently-) The whole
contains nine rooms, including two large
School Rooms, Kitchen, Garret, Halls and ex-
celleDt Cellar, divided into convenient ap-
pnrtments, heaters in Cellar. Gas through the
House, Water in Kitchen: etc. The school
rooms were built especially for the purpose,
and can be used with tic dwelling or by sopa-
rate entrance. A fOurishing day school has
been kept here tor years by tue present ner,
and the rooms command u gOO'i rent for chat
purpose. The lot 1s Hx149 feet. extending to
Water street. Fruit, etc.
Sale to commence at O'Clock p. m.
- s. ALLAN A. hERR & co,
Real Estate Agents,
IO5 East King st.
ii. SHUBERT Auct. Oci i7.eadtS
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-09
CONDENSED TELEGRANl Ms.

IisIie Flashes from tho Electric Wires.
II. II. Warner, special United States az
torney is investigating the Star Route jury
fixing case. -
Salter aud Ward, tho persons charged
with conspiracy to unlawfully obtain
possession of government property from
the bureau Of engraving and printing
have been committed for trial in default
Of g., 600 bail.
VIM. Ruger accepts the Democratic
nomination for supreme judge of New
York.
Two more Egyptian murderers have
been hanged.
Two thousand dollars reward is offered
for the arrest and conviction of the mur-
derer Of A. ". Ross. Of Cincinnati. The
coal exchange, of which be was mem-
Der. has given his widow $4,000.
Four hOmic;des plead guilty in New
York to-day and were sentenced to
terms of imprisonment varying from one
to seven years. ..s
The supreme court Of the United States
met this morning.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-10-09
Alnusements.

MdrdO T0-Nght.-The startling sensational
drama OF "Mardo, Orthe Nihilists of st. Peters
burg" will be produced il Fulton opera house
tonight by Frank I. Frayne and his strong
company. Among other features Of this play
may he IN antiOncd the trained bear, Bruno,
the acting '.Og, Jack, and the den of wild
hyenas which Will lie introduced in the course
Of the performance. The scenic effects are
said to he startling in the extreme, the burn
ing OF the bridge ana the burning of the eN.
lies hut meriting particular cOmmendatiOn.
Lille Halls C0,nbinatfon.-This mammoth
burlcsquc and speciality combination will visit
Lancaster on Wednesday night in a new and
original comedy farce, entitled "COney
Island, or Scenes at the Iron Pier" Bobby
Newcomb, whose reputation rs a song and
dance artist is national, appears with the com.
pany. The play is said to be well put on the
stage and bristles all over with mcrrimcnt. a
large audience may be predicted.