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he may prove a strong second choice
candidate. Vermonters and New En-
gland people, except it may be in
Maine, favor senator Edmunds, and
his prospects, so far as the press re-
ports show, grow better and better
as the time for the convention ap-
proaches. Nobody seems to object
to him on account of ability, charac-
ter or special qualifications. The on
ly reason, doubtless, why he is not
the first choice of the great majority
of politicians, as well as of the peo-
pie, is the fact that his little state is
the little republican "star that never
SETS" and the acknowledged fact
that with all his preeminent qualities,
senator Edmunds does not possess
that peculiar element of character
which makes men his enthusiastic
followers. There are some men like
Harrison of Tippacanoe, General
Fremont, General Mcclellan, Mr.
Blaine and others who are loved and
followed in spite of their faults
sometimes stronger for them-but the
Vermont senator does not belong to
this class. He stands high in the es-
TEEN of his party and his country ;
he is, without doubt, the leader in
the senate of the great men of great
nation he has devoted many years
of his life to that study and expert
ence which peculiarly fit him for the
presidency; he has so kept aloot
from that low stratum of politics,
which engenders rivalry and bitter
ness, as to have made few enemies
while strong partizan in one sense
the opposite party can find no polit
ical stain in his record. And yet
with all these things in his favor, he
is not that kind of man whose nom
ination would inspire an enthusiasm
that would make defeat impossible
We are sorry to believe this, but i
is well to look facts sQuarely in th
face. Senator Edmunds has SOM
things beside the strong points men
toned which make him an available
man his strength among that re
fractory element in the repubica
party, known as the Independents
this class and they are the balance O
power in some states, would give hir
hearty support; in New York, til
main battle ground of the confess
Mr.. Edmunds is said to be yer
strong. If so these are strong point
on the side of availability.
On the democratic side there al
fewer candidates whose merits are b,
ing discussed. OF the number I'll
old Usage of Gramacy," S. J. III
den, seems to be most talked abou
Somehow the party hangs about hi
with sanity reverence. So seer
tive in his habits and nature that L
one knows the condition of his healtl
much less his desires relative to
nomination man whose life h;
been riddle and mystery, and Y
thousands believe that he possess
virtues and abilities far above the a
erage of the great men of his party.
there is life enough in him to star
alone when tbs convention comes {
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PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES

AS the time advances when the Sc
lection of presidential candidate
must be made, public sentiment seems
to have settled down on compare
lively few in either party as being
both fit and available. Availability
being, without doubt, the more i'm
portant qualification. On the repub-
lican side the most popular candi-
date in a large section is Blaine !;
somehow this man has a following
that never flags and never diminishes.
Though not in the field, by any
known effort of his own, in Pennsyl-
vania, sections of the West, in a large
section through the Middle states,
and elsewhere he is the man most
talked of, and his nomination in those
localities, would create an irresistible
enthusiasm. President Arthur has a
following that will be large factor
in the nominating convention, if he
permits his name to be used. The
South is said to be strongly in favor
of his nomination. In the West Gen
Logan has a large number of ardent
admirers who will both labor and hur.
rah for him: the soldier element is
nlrn fnx.orn Lilo fo, lie 1nnnnin ial,
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rNNNew Popular Songs, Zoe; so New Chrome
IVUCarls, no two alike, name on, Toe. C. W.
Brooks, Putney, Vt. ll-sept. Is
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TEMPERANCE MEETING

The adjourned meeting of the
County Temperance Society met at
the Methodist church at Derby, last
Wednesday afternoon. After prayer
by Rev. A. Fl. MiIliken, G. F. Ran
ney was elected secretary pro tenn.
President Clark gave short address
of welcome, extending a cordial
greeting to members of the w. G. t.
Z. from the Line. Owing to the rain
and exceedingly bad roads the at
tendance was small even from the
sGenteraand it showed an amount of
Interest," which promises good results
that these ladies were present from
such a distance. The president in
his remarks said it was sometimes a
good while before people were ready
to acknowledge the existence of an
evil, but in this case that stage of
experience had passed-the whole
aim now was to apply remedy.
Rev. E. Folsom of Newport, opened
the discussion of the topic, ''How
can a better enforcement of the pro-
hibitory law be secured" and he was
followed by j. III. Quimby, S. S.
Tinkham, Rev. A. III. Milliken, Rev.
G.. A. Smith and others. Without
going into details, the whole senti-
ment of the meeting was that an or
ganization should be perfected in
each town, by which funds should
be raised to carry on vigorous prose
cution under the law as it now stands
public opinion should be developed
and none but men having satisfac.
tory temperance record already made
voted for, for office. The president
introduced the following resolution
which was unanimously adopted:
ResoIUed, That this society respect
fully ask the publishers of the county pa
perS to define as nearly as may be tn
temperance standing of all candidates
for Office as soon as possible after the,
are nominated, in order that the voters
may know how to vote Intellgently Il
the coming elections.
The resolution was debated some
what in order to bring out its point
and enforce its meaning. 1t havin,
been already stated by some of tn
rum party that those engaged in tn
prosecution of Spalding at Barto
Landing have killed themselves pc
Iitically, this resolution was simpl
taking up the gauntlet that had bee
thus thrown down by the rum party
showing a willingness on the part c
the temperance people to make tha
the main issue in the coming can
paign. Mr.. Folsom suggested
union meeting of all the .emperanC
, organizations in the county in I'll
: early spring, and the meeting at
journed, subject to the call of tt
; executive committee which will prol
: ably be issued about June 1st.
l The ladies from the w. G. L. [
/; of Derby Line gave an interestir
f account of the work they had a
4 complished by way of petitions, I
e monstrances and so forth, looking
+, the reduction of the number of lice
ses to be granted in Stanstead th
8 year. A very strong opposition
license has been developed
e At the next meeting of the coun
: society plans for creating a fund
be used in liquor prosecution will
: perfected and matters equally il
/ portant came up for discussion. Al
t. place wishing for the next meetil
n will please notify the executive COZ
: mittee at as early u day as practic
BILE.
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FAST DAY PROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERNOR.

In conformity with the wise and pious
custom of our fathers, now recognized
upon our statute book, | hereby appoint
Friday, the eleventh day Of April, next,
as a day of Fasting and Prayer.
1t being our highest duty, as individuals
and as a state, reverently to remember
and obey the revealed will of our Creator,
whose mercies are s'new every morning, .
let us on that day turn aside from our
secular cares, and, in our places OF wor-
ship, and in our homes, unitedly humble
ourselves before the face of Almighty God
and with penitence for past offenses be-
seech of Him continuance of His good
ness and loving kindness to us and to all
men.
Given under my hand and the Seal OF
the State, at Shelburn, this 22d day of
March, A. ID. 1884.
JOHN L. BARsToW.
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ABEk DEEM.
Bits of Local Neus


overlooked an important item in my cores
pondehce last week, that of the surprise given
ny The Bush congregation, NJ. H. Church, ON
thursday, Jan 1lsl, Ia their pastor, Rev. Il. Il.
Murphy, The pastors pantry was filled with
an abundant supply of good things for the inner
man. most enjoyable evening was spent and
aftcra neat little speech from the pastor the
good people who had done so much to bring
sunshine into the parsonage, they left for their
homes, knowing that they had done that which
will stand recorded for long time to come
Services in memory of deceased members of
the church and Sunday School, who have died
during the Conference year, were held at the
southern Methodist Church, last Sunday morn
ing. lhere was large congregation, and the
pastor preached sermon appropriate to the
occasion, from Heb, 18th chapter and 18th
verse.
Officers to serve for the ensuing year for the
southern Methodist Sunday School, were eject
ed last Sunday as follows: Superintendent H.
o: remington, Assistant Superintendent, b.
W. Herring; Secretary, q. f. jackson; Libra
rian, Samuel Kirk; Assistant Librarian, w.
ii. Cronin; Treasurer, Miss Fannie Osborn.
Rev j.. IL. Marsh, pastor of Aberdeen Circuit,
M II. Church, was given n farewell reception,
at the residcnse of Mr.. George Bailey, near
Rock Kun, on Wednesday night of last week
There was large gathering of admirers pres
ent, ana the company did not dispense until
after midnight. Mr. Marsh is closing mp the
third year of a successful ministry here, and
must, by the laws of the NJ. l.. Church, leave
this place in March next. He viii leave many
friends.
Messrs. b. w. Herring and Luther 8. Osborn
have gone into the butchering business. They
carry nice beef and court patronage by their at
tsntion to business.
A gentleman of sable complexion applied al
the grocery store of MIR. VIM. II. jackson, II
short time ago, for II marriage license. The
fever has run so high here of late that he thought
the license could he procured at any of the
stores. VIAToR
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Vic EarmcrS' Convention.

"The Farmers Convention of Central
Mems Christian Association, in Baltimore,
on Friday, February 22d. The convention
will be composed of representative farmers
of Baltimore, Hartford, Howard and Anne
Arundel counties The Hartford county
Agricultural Society and the Deer Creek Far
mers' Club have both named delegates to the
meeting. Besides any other farmers who
may choose to attend are cordially invited to
do so.
Among the speakers will he the following
wcll-known gentlemen, whose reputation for
ability in matters pertaining to farming is a
guarantee that interesting and valuable agri-
cultural information will be elected:
DR.. Il Lewis Sturtevant, director of the
New York Agricultural Experiment Station;
Peter Henderson, of New Jersey, the we'll
known scotsman and florist; Col. Robert
Beverly, Virginia; DR.. M. G. Ellzey, late
Professor in the Virginia Agricultural Col
lege.
The topics discussed will be profitable meth
DDS of feeding cattle; best plan of managing
manure most economical and quickest way
to improve land; is dairying in counties
which find a market in Baltimore profita-
Bile branch of farming, losses incurred and
deterioration of land being considered
The practical character of the subjects an
nounced for discussion and the experience
and ability in farming of those who will par
ticipate in the meeting gives an assurance
that the convention will be productive of good
results TO the farming community of Mary
land
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gray cloth travelling dress, with bat and gloves
tamatch The wedding march was performed
an The organ by Miss Roberta Archer. After a
lunch at the residence of her sister, Mrs. VIM.
y. Richardson, the bride and groom lcri on the
afternoon train for Baltimore, intending 10
take the steamer Carolina for Norfolk, Wctlncs-
day night. As they entered the cars u shower
of rice and old shoes was cast after them, for
good luck. The bride received many handsome
presents, one ofthc most interesting of which
was handkerchief cXqusiicly embroidered by
her grand-aunt, Miss Lizzie Webster, aged 9G
years. Notwithstanding her advanced age Miss
Webster never has had to use glasses The
ide is daughter of the late Capt VIM. T.
Bisscll, of Bel Air, and grand daughter of the
late Capt. John A. Webster, who commanded
the six-gun battery at the bombardment of
Baltimore by the British, in 1874 The groom
l. connected with the extensive commission
house of Evans ~ Burwcll, of Norfolk, Va. His
sister, Miss Sallic Wilkinson, accompanied
the party.
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YN1 ENEAI..
WliStler-(artpr,


The wedding of Miss Sallie r. Carter and Mr..
Elijah b. Whistler took place at the Churchyille
Presbl tclian church, Thursday, Feb. 7th, at s
O'Clock, i. NJ. The church was crowded and
upon the arrival of the bridal party the strains
OF the organ peacd forth, aud all eyes were
turned upon the bride She was becomingly
attired in dress of garnet silk, handsomely
trimmed with velvet, and the beautiful flowers
at her waist lent their sweet Charm to her whole
appearance. The nuptial knot was cfTectually
tied by the Rev. MIR. Wilson. A short prayer Of
blessing was brcathed upon their heads, and all
the while the sweet tones of the organ sounded
in the distance, changing to Il happy triumphant
march MS the bridal party passed slowly out
The ushcrs were Mcssrs. Harry Whistler and
Nathan Oldlield.
An elegant reception was given al the resi-
dence of the groom's parents, at which the nu-
mcrons guests included many friends and rca
tires from distance. The graceful ease and
sweetness of the bride won ali hearts and the
groom likewise made favorable impression -
tempting reircshmcnt table was spread. In
the centre of it was alarge wedding cake, beau
tiiully decorated with myrtle leaves. Pieces of
the cake were attributed to the guests, an ex-
cellcnt provision for the dreamcrs. The reccp-
ton lasted until 3 O'Clock A. NJ. The bride and
groom received many handsome presents.
A Participants.
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IkinSeY-'EllOnlRa.

The marriage of Mr. Seth l.. Kinsey and Miss
Anne Thomas, Of Hartford, took place in Phila.
delphia, on the 3lsl of January, at ~ O'Clock, p.
NJ, by Friends ceremony. Among the witnesses
were the mayor and city council. The bride
and groom returned TO Hartford on Tuesday, Jan
ruary 9th, reception being held The same even
ing, at the home of the bride. A large number of
the friends ofthe happy couple, principally rela-
lives, were present, including the brides pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Davenport, pastor of Statewide Prcsby.
terrain Church, and Mrs. Davenport. An elegant
supper was served att o'clock, which was fol-
lowed, at o'clock, by lighter refreshments.
On the following evening, at the residence of
the groom an sumptuous entertainment was
given to about sixty invited guests. The bride
aud groom were heartily congratulated by their
friends, and received number of valuable pre-
sents. Entertainments will also be given to
them by Mrs. j. w. McNabb aud Mrs. W. ID.
scarborough, who are sisters of the bride.
The bride is daughter of Mr. Daniel p.
Thomas, and is one of the most amiable and re-
fined of llarlord's fair daughters. Indeed, too
much could not be said of her unassuming man
ners and lovely Christian example.
The groom is ayoung man of fine character
and noted literary atiainmenis.
They start on life's voyage with the good
wishes of many friends and with bright pros
pect for happy and prosperous life
A, f.
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OPPOSING RAILROAD BrLL.-The mayor and
city council of Ilavre dc Grace were before the
House committee on corporations last Thurs
day, in opposition to the bill of the Philadel
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad re-
pealing the law which compels the railroad COM
pany to stop all trains on both sides of the Sus-
quehanna river bridge. The railroad company
want the privilege of running all express trains
over the bridge and through the city without
stopping, the present charter requiring all
trains to stop. The Havre de Grace people and
the Hartford and Cecil people want no change
from the present system, not even il there is a
footway. The delegation included Mayor
Thompson Frieze and City Councllmen Arthur
Vosbury, Jos. IL. Carver, s. j. Seneca, A. P.
McCombs and delegation of citizens. Senator
Allen, Murray Vandiver and Mayor Frleze all
spoke against the bill Of the company.--Su
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LETTER FROM FAWN GROVE.

lyceum was organized some time ago, at
the Academy in this place, and the young folks
are using their best efforts 10 making the meet
ings Interesting rs well MS instructive 1t is
to be hoped they will be successful The society
has had good recitaions, speeches and essays,
and the debates are crediable. The last uues.
ton argued was: "llavc women the right to
vote 7" The debate was general well sustained
ana close, the Judges deciding for the atiirma-
tive.
The members of the NJ. r. church have pur-
chased n Clough ~ Warren organ aud have also
organized choir, under the leadership of Miss
Maggie Herbert, with Mr. Oscar Herbert as
organist.
The members of the NJ. f. church hive also
purchased an organ, the music from which is
furnished by Miss Emma L. Bulett, of Cunstitu-
ton.
Hon. Samuel NJ. Whiteford, who has been very
Ill with gastric fever, is better. He is an able,
honest and Intelligent man, and il is tn be hoped
he Will soon recover.
Mr. Edward Brooks, of this place. who has
been i'll for some time past, is still in critical
condition. JuNius.
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SUICIDE OF ROBERT NELsoN.-Mr. Robert
Nelson, well-known farmer living near Black
Horse, committed suicide, ON Wednesday after
noon of last week, by hanging himself with a
pillow chain, in an old stable on his farm MIR.
Nelson had been depressed in spirits, for some
time an account of the i'll health of himself and
wife, and expressed a fear, which was ground
less, that he would come to want. He left the
house after eating his dinner, on Wednesday,
and not returning soon Mrs. Nelson became
uneasy and sent some one TO Mrs, Ellen Mel
sons, n neighbor, 10 see if he was there lie
the premises he was found hanging In an old
unused stable. fle had apparently placed the
chain around his neck, and with the assistance
of rail, which was leaning against the side of
the building, had fastened the chain around n
beam above, thus accomplishing his purpose.
Mr. Nelson who was 73 years of age, had one
of the best farms in Marshalls district, and was
for many years one of the best farmers in the
county, always raising large crops. He was
an honorable, liberal-hcarted man and
was kind to the poor. lie leaves widow,
but no children, his only son, Benton,
having died some years ago. He was brother
of the late DIR. Joshua X. Nelson His remains
were buried at Bethel Presbyterian Church, on
Friday, Rev. Joseph Nelson officiating. The
pall-bearers were Messrs. Jonas Nonemaker,
James f. Beatty, Wm.A Hope, Joseph Almony,
Luther Sutton and Nicholas Watt.
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HARTFORD COUNTY COURT.
February Term.

The February term of The Circuit Court fol
liaIford county was called on Monday morning,
at II O'clock Hon. James ID. Walters on the
bench, A. Lingan Jarrett, Clerk George Y
Mnynadier, States Attorney; Geo. +. Walker,
Sheriff; $. l.. Bond Crier; John Bauer, b. Dun
nignn and ii. Sapp Scarborough, Baiids.
Mcssrs. Robert Magowen, Samuel s. Jay.
Charles X. llollingsworth, George Beyard and
Edward e. Hooker were excused from scry-
ing as jurors. In their places the following were
drawn:
Thomas Green, 4th district DIR. Silas Scar
boro, 9th district; e. Edward Kerr, Sd district;
VIM. g Whitney, 9th district; lhos. Allibone,
Sd district.
DR.. VIM. Dallam, LIST district, was appointed
foreman of the grand jury. The remaining AZ
names were placed in the box and % drawn
thcrelrom, TO constitute, with DR.. DaIlam, the
Grand Jury, as follows;
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IS II T. a / II Nd.
Friday Morning. February Is, 1884
Notes from Annapolis.

Senator Allen, last Thursday, obtained
leave TO introduce his bill TO cquaIize taxa
ton.
In the Senate, on Thursday, the bill for
the protection of game and TO prevent tres
passing with dog or gun in Cecil and Hartford
counties, was read first time, also the bill
to divide Abingdon district, Hartford county,
into two election precincts.
I'm the House, on Thursday oflast week,
petitions were received from Hartford county
against legalzing the use ofpound nets in the
Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries also a
the bastardy law.
Leaves TO introduce bills have been OBJ
tanned as follows:
By Senator Allen, to exempt $500 worth
of property from execution in this State
By Mr.. Randall, of Anne Arundel, to en-.
courage the planting of shade trees on public
roads in the State, and TO prevent their inju-
ry or destruction.
BY Mr.. Clark, of Howard, to add another
section 10 the act relating To weights and
measures by providing for the punishment of
purchasers of corn in the ear by weight who
refuse 10 pay for il at the rate of 1916 pounds
per barrel.
BY Mr.. McNahb, to refund Elizabeth
Purkcy eIroncusly paid taxes
The bills to regulate the hours of the
sitlings of The registers of voters in Hartford
county and 10 protect fish in Bush river, were
read first time in the House, last Friday.
MIR. Pl0wman, of Hartford, on Friday of
fGrcd an order, which WAS adopted, requiring
the register of the State Agricultural College
to furnish the Legislature full financial
statement of tie affairs of the college: how
many pupils there are in attendance: what,
States they are from, and how many if any,
arc taken free or at lower rates than the pub
lshed charges.
The Senate on Tuesday passed the bill
recommended by Gov. McIanc to protect the
health of employees IN manufacturing estab-
lshments.
The bill to divide Abingdon district in
to two election precincts passed the Senate
on Tuesday II had previously passed the
House.
Mr.. Gunthcr obtained leave for n bill 10
sanction n bequest of Rachel Wilson, of IIar.
ford county
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DEATH OF Mr.. THOMAS w. HALL, JR.-Mr.
Thomas w. Hall, Dr., whose severe illness has
been noticed, died at his home near Abingdon
last Saturday morning. After partially recover
ing from dangerous attack of peritonitis, last
summer, the disease assumed n form which
baified medical skill, and after months of acute
suffering, which he bore with the utmost
Christian fortitude, death at last came to his re-
lief The interment was at ST. Marys Epsco-
pal Church, of which he was n communicate,
last Tuesday. Tine funeral service was read by
the rector, Rev. WIN. +. Brand assisted by Rev.
j. b. Craighill, ofBel Air. The pail bearers were
Messrs. 8. A. Williams, David j. Wilson, $. W.
Bradford, Walter w. Preston, Alexander Bell
and Magruder Wilson. MIR. Hall was in the
3Oth year of his age, and leaves a widow, the
daughter of Mr.. NJ. e. Pue, and two infant
children. His amiable department, unlaling
courtesy and high Christian character had en-
deared him to his relatives and friends, and won
for him the respect and esteem of all who knew
him.
His death is deeply deplored, not only by his
immediate family but also by the entire com
munty. The funeral was largely attended.