The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-09-03

tiers. the latter being of the sixth genera
ton from Mr.. Leeds, the subject of this
sketch. whose remains have lain in their
present resting place for 163 years. He Is
said to have been Quaker in religion, or
of Quaker parentage, and Tory in politics.
Covering his tomb is Il horizontal marble
slab which bears the following inscription :
Underneath Ives the body of
John Leeds, Sen'r.
Who departed this life 9th Nov. 1929,
aged 80 years months and days.
By the side of his tomb IS that of one Of
his two daughters, covered with a similar
marble slab, bearing this inscription
Here is inferred the body of Mary, daugh-
ter of John and Esther Leeds, who depart
ed this life March Is, Ammo Domini 1922,
aged 10 years and 10 days.
This maid though young
Yet sickness long
Transported her away
To place of rest,
We hope shee is best
Where angels sing Away.
Her parents here
Did love her dear
And greatly does lament
Their loss so great
Yet will they wait
With patience and content.
We follow the quaint spelling Of that
period, but have not the long then IN
use and used by the sculptor.
One hundred and seventy years have
rolled away since the interment of this
young maiden, and perhaps her name and
resting place have been forgotten by her
surviving relatives This, we thought, as
we stood beside her tomb in the twilight Of
the evening, with the members of the resi-
dent family, is the common lot of humanity
we live our brief span, then we die, lie
down ia the grave and are forgotten.
We also visited "Newcomb," the resi-
dence Of Nicholas 3. Leonard, Esq This
is one of the most beautiful water views in
the county, and is situated on Miles river.
The Royal Oak station is located within
gunshot of the dwelling, and the railroad
runs through the farm.
'Rigby's Lot, the residence of Rev.
r. B. Frampton, was another objective
point. The beautiful lake-like water view
afforded by an arm of the Third Haven
river, which laves the lawn, is very
attractive, and the farm itself under the
skiiful management of the owner, assisted
by that master of agriculture, Mr.. James
MulIikin, is very productive Between
this point and Easten are several valuable
estates and handsome residences, among
them the homestead of Mr.. Robert Dixon,
the fine old estate of Perry Hall, Mrs.
Cherbonnier, Gen Hardcastle, and the
France Villa, subsequent owned by that
eloquent advocate, Hon. Henry May, of
Baltimore, hut now in the possession of Il
New Yorker. This is one of the finest
buildings in the county and cost about $780,
900. Here it is said, was the hiding place of
Boss Tweed, of New York, at the time he
was 50 much wanted for the alleged rob
berries of the Tweed Ring in that city.
All these places are beautifully situated
upon the Miles and Third Haven rivers,
whose waters can be seen, in places, on
either hand by the traveller as he pursues
his journey along the public road. Fur
ther on towards Easton is Radcliffe, y
on the Third Haven, the country seat of
the late Henry Holiday, father Of Sec
rotary of State, Richard C. Holiday, who
succeeded his father in the ownership
of this fine old estate, which is now the
residence of Hon. Charles II. Gibson, who
married Mr.. Holidays widow, This is
one of the most notable properties in the
county, and in late years has been the
scene of lavish hospitality, master and
mistress alike being remarkable for their
social qualities. We might go on to fill
pages with like descriptions, but we must
bring this correspondence to an end.
RAMBLER.