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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

The question has of late been fire.
9uently asked US, i" when will the
general laws passed by the last Legs
lature be published ?" and we reply,
Eve do not know, possibly not at all
by the newspapers" Wednesdays
Baltimore Sun says : " The Acts of
Assembly of Maryland for the session
of 1882 are being printed by James
Young, of this city. About 500 chap
tiers have been put in type, but the
copy comes in slowly. Much in
convenience is experienced by tardi
ness in this particular. We are all
now amenable to laws, the character
and penalties of which even the highest
priced lawyers can't tell Us. But every
taxpayer has saved few cents because
the laws have not been published in
any newspapers, and the newspapers
have lost nothing except the satisfaction
of giving the people important infor-
nation. In this recent crusade against
the newspapers the people have lost
more than the newspapers have, and
more than the taxpayers have gained.
Commenting upon Governor Hamil
tons action in the matter, the West
minister Advocate INDUCES in the fol
lowing remarks 4" Section nine of ar
ticle second of the Maryland Constitu-
ton reads: lie the Governor shall
take care that the Laws are faithfully
executed This is plain command
of the Constitution that Governor
Hamilton has sworn to uphold. He
tsok solemn oath to carry out and
faithfully execute the laws of the State.
Yet, an act Of the last Legislature, to
which he affixed his signature. he is
not carving out, and he is reported
as saying he does not intend 10 en-.
force. 1t is the law authorizing the
publication of the laws in the news
papers, and reducing the appropriation
therefor. Hew he can harmonic this
act with his sworn duty is a matter of
his own conscience, but to the people
it would seem to call for impeach-
ment.r
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

There will be National celebration
on the 4th of July next, at franklin
City, Va. An Grafton and the Reading
of the Declaration Of Independence !;
general excursions on the Bay, in sail
and steam boats, boat and tub races
and other sports. There will be pro-
vided for the guests, at reasonable
charges, oysters. clans, with the Old
Virginia "clam bake ~ crabs, fish,
ice-cream, cake, an assortment of con-
fec,ionery, lemonade, etc. A splendid
display of fireworks will take place at
night. \ brass band has been secured
for the occasion, and excellent ar
rangemen,s have been made for dam
cling. The officers of the Worcester
Railroad have given the use Of the pier
for the day, and the same will be roof
ed with canvas, as protection from
the sun or rain. Proper arrangements
will be made to have excursion trains
run from Georgetown at reduced rates.
Ample provision for dinner will be
made by Mr. Colbourne, proprietor of
the Franklin City Hotel. w.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

FROM almost every district on the
Peninsula We learn of the devastations
of the army worm, which during the
past few days has appeared in great
numbers and with voracious appetites.
heat was too far advanced to be in
jured by these pests, but they have de-
stroyed corn and grass in some cases
before being discovered. farmers have
been digging trenches across the line
of march chosen by the worms, which,
fall into them and cannot crawl out.
The life of these insects is short. The
damage done by them, in this county,
so far as we have been able to learn, is
not serious.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24
Bill Apps View of Life.

What blessed thing it is that kind ma
ture takes away our sire for frolic as we
grow older and begin TO wear the scar and
yellow leaf don't care 10 dance now that
the spring in my txlremitcs is gone and
there lead in my shoes, and don't lament
that age is creeping upon me, for have
many new pleasures, and one OF these is 10
lock on ard see Other people happy. Enjoy
your day, whether ii he in youth or old age,
enjoy every day, and make the most of il,
get all out Of life you caa. Ii wont pay to
always be hahkeiiug after something OF
grievng over troubles that haven't come
and may never come. know people who
let the dark side OF life cheat them out Of
every days happiness. Who ponder and
fret over little troubles until they swell up
like dried apples and get TO be by gones, and
they can eat or sleep in any peace.
Life 10 them is grindstone, aud the grit
of it is always cutting away little ty little
until there's nothing left, Eajoy the day, get
good OUT oii,, even il il is nothing but COZ
ttntment for good health and being out OF
jail. An old gehtlemsr OF three score years
and ten was Ee,e last nislt--came five miles
just 10 see the young people happy and he
was as bright rs a full moon, and it was a
pleasure 10 see him and listen ~ him dis
course uron life and how to live, aud how
10 farm, and SO on. He's seen trouble
enough, goodness knows, but he never
took it to heart or surrendered his man.
hood
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

AS most Of our readers doubtless
know, the new registration law does
away entirely with the old lists of vo-
tiers, and, in effect, provides that if any
voter neglects TO appear IN person be-
fore the Register of his district and
have his name duly registered atone
of the sittingS of said registers, he will
absolutely lose his vote. The Republi-
can party in Baltimore city and the
various counties are taking vigorous
measures to secure full registration of
all their voters. Up to this time the
Democrats seem to have taken but lit
tie active interest in the matter, al
though requested to adopt some vigor-
Gus plan of action by the Democratic
State Central Committee. In some of
The counties the County Central tom
mittees have been called together and
have taken the matter into considera-
ton and adopted measures TO secure a
full registration. We think it matter
clearly in the jurisdiction of the County
Central Committee, and one which
they should attend TO without delay in
all the counties. Although the time
for the first sitting of the registers is
nearly here, no action in the premises
has been taken in this county. Having
The good of the party at heart, and
feeling it to be an all-important matter
to secure a full registration of the Dem
ocratic voters, we would respectfully
suggest that the County Central Com
mittee be called together at as early
day as may seem practicable toconsider
this matter and adopt some plan of
action. Such of our Democratic
friends as have superior opportunities
TO understand the provisions Of the new
law should make it their business to
advise their less thoroughly informed
political friends, and see that they at
tend at the registration places and get
registered. They should also have
themselves registered at the earliest
opportunity. A good work of this
kind cannot be done too soon, and
neglects and delays are often danger
Gus.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24
A Correction.

EDITOR MEsSENcER--Dear Sir 81
was not little startled by notice i'll
ysur paper of last week stating that the
degree of Doctor of Divinity had been
conferred upon me. The Trustees of
Drew conferred degree, it is true, but
it was Bachelor of Divinity-not Doc
tor. l am not prepared to explain the
difference between these degrees and
thus show the amount of modesty and
self-denial involved in this correction,
because, while the degree of Doctor is
honorary, that of Bachelor depends on
scholarship. In other words, the privi-
lege of writing DID. after ones name
signifies usually that a man has friends
in the board of some literary institu-
ton. b. ID. means that the recipient
has spent seven years in theological
study and has met certain requirements
of his alma mater. OF course the "Doc-
tor " is far superior, for it is gratuitous,
and the world is always ready to honor
a man who will put himself under no
obligations to secure that honor. So
ciety coddles its proteges, and a DID,
is usually technical protege. How
ever, since the kindly mention and
comment of the Messenger, am not
without hopes, and when my hair as
sumes a more venerable color need
only send the above mentioned notice
to some generous Faculty; then, per-
haps, it may be published without
causing me to blush.
Yours very truly,
]. III. WILEY.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24
Appropriations for Maryland
Rivers.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE river and
harhor ill passed the House yesterday after
noon. Among the Maryland appropriations
are the following for the First district, rep
resented by Hon. George W. Coyington -
Choptank river, between Denton and Green's
boro', $50 Water passage, between
Deals Island and Little Deals Island up
per Thoroughfare. $1,000 and the unex-
pended balance heretofore appropriated for
the Lower Thoroughiare. Corsica creek,
S. 900, and the following surveys were or
de.cd in First district. Pocomoke river,
with view of cutoff in the bend Just be.
low Snow Hill. Wicomico river from its
mouth TO Salisbury Manokln river. from its
mouth to Princess Anne. Upper Synepux-
ent and Isle OF Wight bays, in Mary land and
Indian river inletin Delawa re and the inter
veuing land, with u view TO connect their
waters
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

HoRArIo Seymour, in his advice to young
democrats eadeavors to impress upon them
the importance Of t king NJ part in the quar-
iels aud jealousies of old mes. That advice
would seem TO be particularly appropriate.
The old men Of the party who have fought
each other these many years or have worked
together and lately broken away from each
other, with bosoms full of hate and rage
seem more bent upon furnishing each other
for imaginary wrongs than upon harm oniz-
ing the party and putting it in position TO
combat the common enemy. If they can
drag young men into their qharrels and get
their aid it is point made, hut young men, on
whom, the management of tue party will soou
deyolve, should steer clear of all such en-
tanglemehis. What can it profit either the
party, or the young members thereof, TO be
continually harrased by the quarrels of old
or members, who have had their day and
are now old enough 10 retire 10 the shades O.
private life? No party can progress SO long
rs ii is held bsck by internal wrau gling and
the quarrels of its older members, and the
young men should not only not allow them
selves TO be drawn into such quarrels, but
insist upon their being stopped, even under
pain of forcible retirement for failure to vol
UNFAIRLY stop them.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

HERE is a snake story from the
Warrenton Virginian Mr.. Peter Reid,
of Fauqier county, says that few days
ago, as he was talking to friend, he
noticed little snake about foot in
length, and before killing it he turned
it over with the muzzle of his gun. To
his surprise the snake ran up the gun
barrel and he could not get it out, so
he let it remain. AS he was going
home he saw hawk flying overhead
and raised his gun and fired at it. The
hawk was not hurt, but seeing the
snake in the air started toward it and
caught it on the fly. Mr.. Peter Reid
is brother of a magistrate and a
church member.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

Mr.. Richard 1'ilghman Goldsbor-
ough, son of the late Hon. VIM. 7.
Goldsborough, of Horns Point, Dor
chester, was killed by a railroad acct
dent, near harrisburg, w. Va, last
Friday. While crossing a irestle, a
passenger car was thrown from the
track, turned over, and pitched down
an embankment. Mr.. Goldsborough
was a salesman fer Armstrong, Gator
& Co, Baltimore. He had many rela
tives and friends Oh the Shore.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

HARPER's MAGAZINE for July is a
capital number. Three short stories
for summer reading, like those by
Marie Rowland, Josephine Harper
Fiske and Edward Everett Hale in
this number, are enough to "carry
any magazine, but in addition there
are four notable illustrated papers,
namely, George w. Sheldon's "The
Old Shipbuilders Of New York." Geo.
2. Lathrop's third "Spanish yistas,"
Amelia B. Edwards =" Lying in State
in Cairo" and Mr.. Henry w. Lucy's
"Glimpses Of Great Britons." The
article about Franz List if full Of per.
sonal Renaissance, and Blacks "Shan-
don Bells " goes on in entertaining
fashion. A fine portrait of Ralph Wal.
do Emerson, engraved by Closson, is
given as the frontispiecc of the num-
Der.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

a ROMANCE about as little and about
as nice as Delaware comes from Dover
in that State. An accepted lover APP
peared at his sweetheart's house the
other day prepared to play a leading
part in his own wedding. His sur
prise was as crushing as a failure of the
peach crop when he learned that his
girl had married some other person a
few weeks before. The bride, being
much disturbed by the wrathful denun
citation of the Tilted youth, endeavored
to quiet him with persuasive words.
Failing, she took another tack and Of
fered him her wedding ring as a sou
venir of the episode. Just then her
father came upon the ground, and de
string to help his daughter out of the
dilemma, gravely offered the swain a
flock of goslings that happened to be
padding in pond near at hand. But
the young person would accept neither
sympathetic words nor keepsakes, and
went off, out beating in his anger the
hot June sun.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24
Notice to Creditors.

FINHE SUBSCRIBER hereby gives notice
that he has obtained from the Or
phaus' Court for Worcester County letters of
a administration cum testamento annexo upon
the estate of
JAMES S. LECONPTE,
late of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the said estate are
hereby warned 10 exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or
before the 2lth day of December, in the year
1882, otherwise they may by law beexcluded
from all the benefits thei evf.
GEORGE w. CONVICTION,
June 24-3w. Administrator c. T. A
Test, GEO. T BRATTEN,
Reg lister of Wills for Worcester Cou nty.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

TnE Re-opening of the NJ. Z. Church
in this town tomorrow has already
been announced, and promises to be
an interesting occasion. Bishop An
drews will preach at 1917 a. NJ; Com
munion service will be held at az PM,
and at s O'Clock p. NJ. Rev. j. ID. Viii
liss, of Milford, Del, will preach, after
which the church will be formally ded
icated by the Bishop Choice music
will be furnished by the choir.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

" To make the tenure of office oil
teachers last during good behavior has
many things to recommend it. In the
first place it is but justice to conscien-
tious men and women engaged in a
noble, yet poorly paid occupation to
compensate them for smailness of salary
by length and certainty of term. They
will be better teachers and amply re-
ward the public for any serenity OF
mind permitted them by assurance of
security of tenure. Another most i'm
portant result III making tenures lasting
is its effect upon thu members of the
school board. Denton Journal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

Mrs. A" We had beautiful ser
mon this morning, didn't we ?" Mrs.
B." Beautiful and did you notice
Mrs. Smithson's bonnet?" Mrs. A
/" Notice it2 Well should say did.
l couldn't keep my mind off it the
whole service" Mrs. B." Nor l,
either"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24
Kingston, Somerset county, \
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 un-
less such taxes are paid before the
close of the present month he shall
proceed to levy upon and sell all prop
critics upon which said taxes are not
paid. levin !. HOUSTON.
june 1871. Collector
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

To every new subscriber sending us
one dollar for years subscription to
the Messenger we will present a copy
OF Kendall's celebrated book, "rhe
Horse and his Diseases" The book
alone is worth the money, and no
owner of horse should be without
one. Persons living ont of town will
be required to 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, 1882-06-24
Notice to Creditors.

TINE SUBSCRIBERS hereby give notice
that they have obtained from the Or
plans Court for Worcester County letters
,estamentary upon the estate of
WHEATLEY d. BARNES,
late OF said county. decd. All persons having
claims against the said estate are hereby
warned 10 exhibit the SAME, with the vouch-
erS thereof, to the subscribers, or or before
the oath day OF December, in the year 1882
otherwise they may by law be excluded from
all the benefits thereof.
ELIZABETH J ". BARNES.
BENJAMIN SPENCER,
Executors.
TEST GEO. T. BRATrEN
Je4, rs Register ot walls.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24
Notice to Creditors.

THE SUBSCRIBER hereby gives notice.
i that he has obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County Letters
OF Administration upon the estate of
SOLOMON b SHOCKLEY,
late OF said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the estate OF the said
deceased are hereby warned to exhibit IN.
same. with the vouchers thereof, to the sub-
scriber, on or before the oath day OF December
in the year 1882, otherwise they NAV by law
be excluded from all the benefits thereof.
URlAH L. SH0CKLEY
June -4-9t' Administrator.
Test, GEO. T. BRATTev
Register OF Wills tor Worcester G..
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

We call the attention of voters 10
the notice in this issue of the Registers
of the several districts, and recommend
a careful reading. There is not now a
legal voter in the county and unless a
voter is registered the present year he
will not be entitled to vote next fall.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

A FIRM in Pittsburg has taken out a
patent for glass shingles and proposes
to go into the manufacture of them.
The advantage of using such shingles
will be twofold-cats will be unable to
secure a good purchase for concert
purposes, and the householder will
economist on boot-leather.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24
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
pleting a two years business.
{. G.. LLOYD, Collector.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

THE colored people in this place are
preparing for grand picnic and eel
ebration on the Fourth. They have
engaged the Dover brass band and ex
pect to have jolly good time.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

THERE will be an All day Meeting
and Cornerstone Laying at Friendship
NJ. f. Church on Sunday, June 25th.
Rev ]. ID. C. Hanna and others are
expected to be present and ofiiciate.
All are invited.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

A SURE cure for impoverished blood
and sallow complexion is Browns
Iron Bitters. 1t will produce healthy
color, smooth skin, and is absolutely
not injurious.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

Mr.. |. n. Mills, superintendent of
the Delaware railroad, states that from
present indications the Delaware peach
crop will be very large. 1t will be
much greater than was at first esti-
mated, and will probably be heavier
than the great crop Of 1873.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

Hon. Edwin Warfield, State Senator
from Howard county, has assumed the
business management of the Baltimore
DAY. Mr.. Warfeld has first class bust
ness qualifications.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

Tue County Commissioners will
meet on Tuesday next and strike the
county levy. We presume the levy
list will be published next Saturday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

CONFESSED of the best known tonics,
iron and cinchona, with well known
aromatics, is Browns Iron BitterS. 1t
cures indigestion and all kindred trou
bles.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

SOME one says PocahontSs was myth.
Perhaps she was. but he cannot make us
believe that John Smith was also a myth,
because Le still lives, and We have seen
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

PROTECTION FROM MALARlA.-The
preventive is the far famed Southern
remedy, Simmons Liver Regulator,
purely vegetable tonic, cathartic and
Alternative. 1t acts more promptly in
curing all forms CT malarial diseases
than calomel or quinine, without any
of the injurious consequences which
follow their use Take the Regulator
and it will keep your bowels and kid
neys in perfect order, and you will
never have an experimental knowledge
of the meaning OF the word malaria.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

MARYLAND's GREAT SgAL.-The
painting of the great seal of the State
over the door OF the State Library, in
the State House, has been concluded.
The design of the seal is now histori-
cally correct, and the Marylandic le-
gend is no longer Increase and Null
tlply," but " Womanly Words and
Manly deeds" The design of the cor
rection and the shades OF the colors to
be used in painting the seal were fur.
nished by F. b. Mayer, artist. The
casts were made by Thomas ]. Wicr,
and the painting was executed by
Samuel W. Brooks, Jr., of Baltimore.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

In order TO give such members of
the congregation as may desire TO do
so an opportunity to attend the dedi
cation ceremonies at the NJ. L. Church,
no services will be held in the Presby-
terrain Church in this place morrow.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

HALF Hose, Hdkfs., Collars, Scarfs,
Suspenders, Undershirts, etc., etc.,
at the One Price Store.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

Ice Fox SALE.-The undersigned is
now prepared to supply housekeepers
and consumers generally with Kennebec
ice, in large or small quantities, upon
moderate terms. john P. MOORE,
April 22-tf Snow Hill.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

AN Sc old inhabitant I" says that the
spring of ga is the only parallel re-
membered to the spring of 80.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

COLLECTOR Lloyd will visi! Stockton
tomorrow, and Berlin on Saturday,
July Sth.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

LATE Cabbage Plants now ready
Flat Dutch, Drumhead, Winningstadt
and Marbehead Mammoth, 81 per
1000; 5000 and over 81 so per 1000.
Celery plants 50 cents per 100; pot
grown, 81 per 100.
THOMAS G. HAROLD,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

JUST received-a nice assortment of
Gents Furnishing Goods at the One
Price Store.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

MYRIADs of rose bugs have appeared
on the bayside.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

THE work on the courthouse will be
commenced next week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

SUMNER seems to be coming in sec
tions.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

Our truckers have made considerable
money this season.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

ALL-wooL Cashmere Suits, So and
$40 4; all wool Cashmere Pants, S. to
So at the One Price Shoe and Clsth-
ing Store.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1882-06-24

A CART LOAD of red drum fish was
brought to town yesterday.