The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-04-11

the enabling acts, the two elections on the
erection of the county, and of the organiza-
ton. These were published, coupled with
suggestion Of celebrating the semi-centennial
of the county The matter was taken up by
the citizens and monster parade took place
on Easter Monday, April IL, 1887, in the
morning. to commemorate the event, and in
the afternoon meeting was held, at which
historical addresses were made by the late
Col. VIM. P. Maulsby and DIR. J. W. Herring.
These, together with n historical sketch of
Carroll aud some recoIleetions by Mr.. Jos.
Nj. Parke were published in the ADVOCATE
in its issue of April l6.
After publishing the CdrrOHtOnidn for about
eighteen years Col. Longwell retired from
editorial work, and since then had devoted
himself TO his estate, adjoining this city; to
the Baltimore and ReisterStown Turnpike
Company, of which he was President until
few years ago; to the Western Maryland Rail-
road, of which he was an active promoter and
for number of years director; to the Union
National Bank, of which he was director
for many years, and served as president from
1857 to the time of his death, and TO his pri-
waite business.
In early life Col Longwell was Il Wing.
and as such was elected to the State Senate
i'll 1850, serving four years. When the Wing
party merged into the American or Know
Nothing party, Col. Longwell acted with the
Democratic party, and continued to do so
the balance of his life. In 1867 he was
elected a member Of the Constitutional con-
vention, and in 1871 was chosen for second
term in the State Senate. When the Demo-
cratic party was hard pressed in 1879, and
needed the services of its most prominent
and high standing members, Col. Longwell
was induced to accept Il nomination for
Cnuptv Commissioner alaotn1 and
served two years, making most safe and
conservative and economical commissioner.
Col. Longwell was widely known through
out the state as legislator, banker, railroad
and general business man. His judgment
was always conservative, safe and judicious.
He never sought position, public or corpor-
ate, though he appreciated the honors be-
slowed and faithfully discharged all duties
imposed upon him.
In 1910 he married Miss McCaleb, young
est daughter of Maj. John McCaleb, of fancy
town. She survives him, also one daughter,
Miss Sallie Longwell.
In religion Col. Longwel was Presby-
terrain, and n member of the Piney Creek
congregation. Since residing in Westmin-
ser, where there is no Presbyterian Church,
he usually attended the Methodist Protestant
Church. going occasionally TO the Piney
Creek Church. His funeral will take place
at his late residence at 2 clock this (Satur-
day. afternoon. The service will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Rioseco. of Piney Creek
Church, assisted by Rev. DIR. J. T. Ward,
President of Westminster Theological Semi
nary of the NJ, p Church. The pall-bearers
will be William B. Thomas, L. O. Grimes,
George W. O'Donnell, (of Baltimore) John
Gait, George NJ Parke and DIR. Charles Bill
lingslea Union National Bank will close at
u M, and the directors win attend the flu
neral in body, also the officers of the Balti-
more and Reisierstown Turnpike Company.
The interment. for the present, will be in
Westminster Cemetery. Later the remains
will be removed to the cemetery at Piney
Creek,