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0013 SAV32 THE UN IOIsT.
God save the Union of the States!
And brighter make those stars which shone
Around the hallow 'd glory day
Of Freedom's birth at Lexington.
For all the blood which has been shed.
For all the patriotic dead.
For all the hearts which for us bled,
O, save the Union of the States !
SATURDAY, APRIL, 1,1865.
L. M. HAVERSTICK,)
H. C. LONGNECKER, > Editors.
J. B. LONGNECKER,)
Culture of the Sugar Cane.
About tbe year 1854 or 55, -Hie agricultuial
Bureau at Washington, imported directly from
ChiDa a small quantity of seed of the S->rgo or
Sugar Cane. Its cultivation spread rapidly. It
grew in any Latitude frcm Massaehussetts to
Texas, and was easily acclimated. At first it
was raised for fodder alone. All kinds of stock
relished it and grew fat qn it. But when the
war cut off the supply of Southern syrups and
sugars, public attention turned to the sorgo for
a substitute. Crushing mills and evaporators
were invented, by means of which an excellent
syrup for family use is prepared. Experiments
are now in progress for the manufacture of the
juice into sugar which we have no doubt, will
eventually prove successful. A good ai tide of
flour or meal has also been made of the seed,
said to be equal to Buckwheat.
By careful experiments it has been fonnd that
1000 grains of perfectly ripened cane, contain
about 640 grains of pith, ati(H64 grains of thick
syrup.
It is the pith that contains the saccharine mat
ter, and from this experiment k may be seeu
how productive the cane may be made. From
highly cultivated ground, 200 gallons of good
syrup can be raised per acre, while with ordinary
soil and common tillage, 100 gallou3 might be
taken as a fair average.
This syrup is worth from SI.OO to $1.50 per
gallon, according to quality, making it, at the
present price of corn, by far tbe most profitable
crop of the two.
High sandy soil of good quality is said to be'
the best for the cultivation of sorgo. It produ
ces better and the syrup made therefrom is of
better flavor. Any soil however that will pro
duce Indian corn, will produce sorgo, and about
the same cultivation is necessary. The heavier
and taller the stalks, the more productive will
they be.
Great care should be taken that none but pure
seed is planted. It should not be raised near tbe
broom corn as jit readily mixes with that plnnt,
thus reducing the amount of saccharine matter
it contains.
Farmers in this section of the State, w ill find
it profitable to devote some portion of tiieir
ground to the cultivation of sorgo. Messrs.
Bruster & Griffith of Baltimore, can supply them
with pure seed and with the machinery necessary
to manufacture the syrup. A very small quan
tity of cane will supply a family with s)rup for
the whole year, while the leaves and seed are
found to be excellent food for stock.
What the Prisoners Say.
In a late visit to Annapolis, we speut a few
hours in tbe Naval academy Hospital, one of the
most beautiful and best managed Institutions of
the kind we have ever visited. This Hospital
will soon be abandoned to give place to the Na
val Academy which will be returned in Septem
ber. Had it not been for the traitors in the State,
the school would never have been removed.—
Here we found our old friend and fellow soldier,
Dr. Longnecker. and an old College chum, Dr.
C. W. Neff, who will both accept thauks for
their hospitalities. We also chanced to meet a for
mer soldier comrade, a Lieut, in the till Penn
sylvania Reserves who reached “God'seountrv”
a few days previous from Wilmington, after a
ten months campaign in Southern prisons.
Sad yet interesting are the short and truthful
stories of what he has seen and suffered. He told
us that at Savannah alone, 14,000 of our heroic
countrymen, yielded up their lives a sacrifice to
the rebel cruelty aud neglect. At Salisbury N.
C., in four short months, 5,059 out of 10,000,
more than half, sank into their unmarked graves.
Oot of 15 men in his own company, captured
when he was, only two remain, lie represents
the Union feeling sound and strong throughout
“the old North State,” aud only waiting an op
portunity to burst forth. It was no uncommon
thing for their guards to curse Jeff. Davis and
tbe bogus confederacy, with a vigor that would
have doDe honor to the “vilest Yankee. ’’ When
. about to leave Raleigh to be exchanged, the Cap
tain of the Horae Guard that had charge of them,
and who is editor of tbe Raleigh Progress, ask
ed a singing club among our prisoners, to siDg
the “Star spangled Banner.” They did so, and
at its conclnsion be wished them a bearty “God
bless you, boys,” while his eye 3 were filled with
tears.
The Lieut, also gave us copies of N. Carolina
papers which give a very gloomy picture of the
condition of the South, and call for a State Con
vention to take into consideration the question of
abandoning the war and coming back o the
Union. Let us hope that the day is not far dis
tant, when the tyrauized people of the South,
may once more sing the “Star spangled B inner”
for themselves.
Repentant Rebels.
Many of the Rebel Prisoners in the bands of
our military authorities are taking the oath Of
allegiance in preference to being exchanged and
going back to their Rebel masters. Some of
these men entered tbe Rebel service from neces
sity, and take advantage of this opportunity for
abandoning a cause which never had their sanc
tion. Others, who joined the army voluntarily,
see that the Confederacy is about “played out”
and are unwilling to share in the final crash.—
Others again, seeing the kindness extended, to
ward them by our people, and tbe advantages of
fered throughout the North to honest laboring
men, prefer staying among us from motives of
social and pecuniary advantage.
Last Monday we chanced to meet two young
men from Georgia, who were captured at Wil
mington and had taken the oath of allegiance.—
They were clad in Ihe rusty gray of their section,
and true to their soldier habits, carried with
them their blankets, haversacks and canteens
In their own emphatic language they wished Jeff.
Davis and bis Confederacy “to tbe devil.”—
They were looking for work, and seemed to be
honest and deserving young men.
It occurred to us what a hard lot was theirs,
and how kindly they Bhould be received and
eared for by those who remained undisturbed
and prosperous amid the storm of war that rob
bed them of every thing but Life. Forced into
tbe support of a cause which they abhorred, taken
from home and friends, deprived of every com
fort, thinly clad and sparely fed, marched and
fought to the limit of their endurance, now that
they are once more free, they deserve the commit
eration and aid of every good citizen. Give
them homes, give them clothing, give them
work, and let them feel that they are again
r among a humane and sympathizing people.
.1
TUS WAR.
Sighting id Add in NT. (iuollnai
Great Success of Grant and Sherman.
About daylight on Saturday morning theri2sth
ult., the Rebels made a sudden and vigorous as
sault on Gen. Grant’s lines in front of Petersburg,
cagturiug Fort Steadman, aud taking a number
of prisoners, among whom was Gen. McLaughlini
the commandant. The attack was made in strong
force and extended also to Fort Haskell, but at
this point they were driven back with heavy loss-
At the point where the charge was made upon
our works, the lines are ouly 150 yards apart, and
to advance over this space, overpower tbe garri
son and take possession of Fort Steadman was
the work of only a few minutes. Our men how
ever were promptly rallied, reinforcements wire
hurried forward, the fort was re-takeu from the
enemy, besides capturing about 2800 prisoners
and ten battle Hags. Theenemy also suflered se
verely in killed and wounded, and next day sent
in a flag of truce for permission to bury their
dead. The loss on our side is reported at about
1000 men. Most of the prisoners captured in tli e
Fort by the Rebels escaped amid the confusion,
aud all the guns were re-taken uninjured. Por
tions ol the Second, Sixth and Ninth Corps were
engaged, and the 3d Maryland among other reg
iments is specially complimented for bravery.
This was a desperate attempt to break through
Geu. Grant's lines, and has most signally failed
with severe loss to the enemy. It will not soon
be repeated.
After the Fort was retaken, an advance was
ordered, and the strongly intrenched picket line
of theenemy was captured and firmly held. The
commanding General has issued an order censur
ing those troops through whose want of vigilance
the rebels succeeded in taking the Fort, and con
gratulating those whose bravery repaired thelem
poarv disaster.
A council of war was held at Gen. Grant’s
Headquarters on Tuesday la3t, at which Presi
dent Lincoln, Gen. Sherina i and other prominent
officers were present.
Heavy fighting has also occurred between Geu.
Sherman's men and the Rebels under Johnston
and Hardee, resulting in all cases in the defeat Of
the enemy. The first general engagement oc
curred atasmall town called Averysboro. During
the night following the battle, the rebels fell back
and took up another position near Ben ton ville. —
Here there was another engagement, the enemy
charging upon our lines repeatedly, but in all case
werer pulsedaud finally retreated toward Raleigh
leaving large numbers of their dead and wound
ed in the field and about 2000 prisoners in our
hands.
Sherman has united with Schofield at Golds
boro where the armies will rest for a short time
for supplies and equipments, as many of them
need clothing, shoes, Ac., after their long and fa
tiguing march. When the united force moves
from Goldsboro it will be irresistible, and the
Southern Confederacy may well tremble for the
result.
Baltimore County Court.
Tbe contested Judgeship was decided in the
House of Delegates on Friday, the 24th ult., by
tbe adoption of the majority report of tbe Com
mittee on elections, declaring Mr. Grason disqual
ified to bold tbe office by reason of disloyalty, and
the Election for Judge of this Circuit on tha Bth
of November last null and void. By the decision
of the Legislature, Mr. Ridgely is also disqualified
to hold the office on account of non-residence,
aud as the bench is thus made vacant, it devolves
on the Governor to appoint a Judge until the
next General election. The vote on Mr. Grason s
dismissal stood 42 in favor to 32 against. All the
members from Baltimore county voted in the af
firmative except Mr. Poteet, who dodged the
question by not voting on either side.
The Court convened on Monday morning last,
but as no Judge had yet been appointed, the clerk
Mr. Longnecker, adjourned it from day to day,
until the office is filled. Considerable anxiety
was expressed that the Court should go on, as it
was unpleasant for Jurors and others from the
country whose time was valuable at borne to re
main here doing nothing, though they are paid
for every day in attendance. By an act of the
late Legislature, Jurors now receive $2 50 per
day and 15 cents for every mile over five, traveled
in coming to Court and returning.
Mr. Emory, living at Lutherville, a prominent
member of the Baltimore couuty bar, and Wm.
H. Purnell, Esq., Post master at Baltimore city,
aud now living at Mt. Washington, have teen
most prominently spoken of for the Judgeship.
Mr. Purnell formerly practiced law in one of the
Eastern Shore counties. The following is a list
of the Jurors for the present terra :
The Graud Jury has not as yet been drawn :
Thomas Wooden, Cbus. Thomas, J. Ritter, S.
Owings, Geo. Burnham, G. E. O’Dell, Luther
Timaous, Jos. H. Wright, Jas. W. Tyson, Ste
phen Blatchford, Jacob Huff, C. H. Cole, Wm.
M. Gore, Nich. Walter, Jesse R. Yingle, Chris.
Musselman, Abraham S. Cooper, Jabez Arraa
cost, Joseph Leaf, John oros3, John Cooper, Ste
phen Parrish, Micajah Meredith, Wm. Foster,
Edwn.d Freeland, Thomas Ensor, Wm. Gent,
Aquilla Matthews Caleb Cross, GeorgeChilcoat,
Uriah Carter, E. L. Parker, John W. Treadway,
David Sindall, Joshua Parker, George W. An
derson, Richard Tyson, David Blacklock, Ed
ward R. Sparks, Thomas Forsyth, Cyrus K.
Mu ranis, William Parker, Clayton Pines, W r m.
C, Strong, Philip Clark, Carvillc Councilman,
Wesley B. Courser, Edward Levering.
Murder in Anne Arundel County.
Captain Watkins, liviug near Annapolis, and
lately commanding a company of cavalry in the
Purnell Legion* was brutally shot dead on the
evening of the 26th ult., while Bitting quietly
with his family in his own house.
The act is supposed to have been committed by
a scoundrel named Boyle, a rebel deserter, who
came into tbe Union lines, though from what
cause we have not learned. The murderer enter
ed the house by the front door, while Captain
Watkins was fitting reading a newspaper before
the file. The only person in the room at the time
besides Captain Watkins was a colored woman,
and the first knowledge of the murderer being
in the room was a salutation from him, “You
tbe same moment, the ball entering the right side
and passing out near the left arm pit. Captain
Watkins immediately sprung to his feet, seized
the murderer, when a tussle ensued, but the Cap
tain finding himself failing, ascended the stairway
aDd fell dead in the doorway, where his wife was,
Boyle shooting at him a second time as he ascend,
ed the stairway. Boyle was accompanied by two
parsons who were strangers. They have been
traced ns far as Upper Marlboro’ making their
way to tbe Potomac river.
It is impossible to conceive a more cruel and
heartless murder than this, a peaceful, deserving
citizen shot down in liis own house by the side of
a young nnd devoted wife. The Governor has
very properly offered a reward of SIOOO for the
murderer and SSQO for any one who may have
been accessery tfienefO;
Notices.
The Atlantic Monthly for April has been received
and presents Us usual interesting table of contents.
We always read tbe “Chimney-Corner ” pieces by
Mrs; Stowe, first. They contain an amountbf prac
tical. every day, common sense not usually found
in Magazine articles, just such ideas and sugges
tions as should be read and practiced in every
household. In addition there is a large amount
of entertaining and instructive reading matter in
this No. of the Atlantic, by tbe best American
authors. Single Number 35 ceDts. To be bad at
Henry Taylor’s, Son Building, Baltimore.
The April number of Our Young Folks, is also
on our table. It is decidedly the best Magazine
for the young published in tbe country. Instruc
tion is united with amusement, and everything
about it is gotten up in the most attractive style.
Price 20 cents a No. Henry Taylor’s.
Both these Periodicals are published by Tick
ner k Fields, Boston, the former at $4 00 a year,
the Utter At $2 00,: or both together for $5 00.
Mainland liegtaiat tire.
Tlils body adjourtiKl Mite cite at ll P. M. on
Friday the 24 th ult. ( the moment that the “Five
dollars a day” stoppe 1. The Sen etc was in ses
sion 45 days out of 80,— losing 35days for want
of proper attendance on the part of the Senators.
We suppose the House of Delegates made better
lime. About 200 bills passed both Houses, and
135 failed for want of time. Among the most
important of the former are, tbe Registration Act;
1 the partial repeal of tbe “ Black Code author
izing Maryland Banks to accept the provisions of
the National Banking Law ; deciding tbe contest
ed Judgeship; charteriug a Railroad from Wash
ington to the vicinity of the Puiut of Rocks;
' amending and weakening Mr. Van Bokkelin's
1 School Bill ; increasing the pay of Judges of the
Orphan’s Court in the counties to $4 a day :
Among the latter are—An act to encourage im
migration ; authorizing a re-assessment and val
uation of property ; a township act; repealing
the law requiring one U. S. Senator to be taken
from the Eastern Shore; the Militia act; com
pensating Gov. Bradford for the destruction of
his property by the Rebels, aud others of equal
importance. The Delegates also voted themselves
oue hundred dollars apiece more pay than the
Coustitution allows them, and talked ot demand
ing their salary in gold. The Comptroller very
properly declined paying this money and the
State Treasury was thus saved from the robbery •
We cannot say what part the Baltimore county
members took in the business of the session, as
we were never furnished with a single copy of
any act, resolution or proceedings during the
term. Whether this was from motives of person
al economy, or from a fear of having their actions
brought before their constituents, we are unable
to say. 'From the imperfect reports which we
could gather from the daily papers, we suppose
they stood up to their work with but little “ dodg
ing” or “bolting.” Taking all tilings into con
sideration, we may unite with the families of our
Legislative Solons, in rejoicing that they are once
more safely at home.
Sambo as a Rebel Soldier.
We commend the following extract from the
Richmond Enquirer of March 23d, to those patri
otic people who were “in favor of the Govern
ment, 9o long as it let the nigger alone.”—
Perhaps some of our sensitive neighbors, after
reading the following paragraph can look upon
a battalion of colored Union soldiers marching
through the streets of Baltimore, without a shud
der of disgust and au audibleexclumation—“Oh
Dear! What are we coming to when the negro
is armed aud equipped and sent to fight against
our “white brethren of the South.”
The appearance of the battalion of colored
troops on tbe square yesterday afternoon attract
ed thousands of our citizens to the spo.t, all eager
to catch a glimpse of the sable soldiers. The
bearing of the uegro elicited universal commen
dation. While on the square they went through
the manual of arms in a manner which would
have done credit to veteran soldiers, while evo
lutions of the line were executed with promptness
and precision. As a recognition of their prompt
ness in forming the first battalion of colored
troops in the confederacy, it is suggested to the
ladies of Richmond the propriety of presenting
the battalion with airappropriate banner.
Reckon the “Johnnies” won't object to ex
change “nigger soldiers” after this.
Deserters From the Army or Navy.
PROCLAMATION OF GOVERNOR BRADFORD.
State of Maryland. I
Executive Department. I
Annapolis, March 28, 1865. J
To the Men belonging to the Maryland Regiments
Absent without Leave :
Whilst I have reason to believe that there are
comparatively but few men belonging-to tbe Reg
iments of the State who are improperly absent
from their commands, yet some of the conse
quences of such absence are, under tbe provisions
of a late act of Congress, and the President's
more recent proclamation, of such vital impor
tance to those concerned, that I think it-advisa
ble to call those consequencea more particularly
to their notice.
By au act of Congress, approved March 3d
inst., all deserters from the Military and Navy
service of the United States, who shall not return
to that service within sixty days after the presi
dent issues bis proclamation giving warning to
that effect, “ Shall be forever incapable of holding
any office of trust or profit under the United States,
or of exercising any rights of citizens thei'eof. —
Tbe President has issued his Proclamation noti
fying deserters of this act, and if before the 10*A
of May next they do not return to their proper
posts, they are forever after disfranchised. I
trust that if there be any Maryland soldiers or
sailors of the class referred to, they will without
longer delay return to duty and thereby save
their rights of citizenship, as well as share in the
glory of their companions in arms now about to
strike the death blow of the rebellion.
A. W. BRADFORD.
For the. Baltimore. County Union.
Gorsucb’s School House Debating
Society, Filth District.
This Association closed its meetings for thi3
season, on Saturday evening, 25th ult.
The attendance has been good during the Win
ter and it was found a pleasant and profitable
source of entertainment. The questions debated
are as follows:
1. Which is the most destructive element, Fire
or Water? Decided in tbe affirmative.
2. Which is the most pleasing to the eye, the
works of Nature or of Art? Decided in the
negative.
3. Which deserves the greater praise, Columbus
for discovering America or Washington for de
fending it? Decided in the affirmative.
4. Which is the strongest incentive to action,
the Hope of Reward or the Fear of Punishment ?
Decided, in the affirmative.
5. Which deserves the greater praise the War
rior or the Statesman ? Decided in the negative.
6. Is Love a Stronger passion than Anger?—
Decided in the affimative.
7. Which is happiest, Married or Single Life?
Decided in tbe affimative.
8. Should Capital Punishment be abolished ?
Decided in the negative.
9. Which is most useful to man, Dog or Gun ?
Decided in the negative.
10. Which is the strongest feeling, Love of
money or Love of Country? Decided in the neg
ative.
11. Which is the most destructive, the Hawk
or the Crow? Decided in the affirmative.
Published by order.
D. Bryan, President.
D. C. Wilhelm, Secretary.
Correspondence of the Union
Thanksgiving.
Messrs Editors After some reflection, I have
arrived at tbe conclusion that it would be highly
proper for tlie Governor of the State to issue bis
Proclamation, appointing a day of Public Thanks
giving, for tbe adjournment of the General As
sembly, as the longer continuance in session of
this body might have involved us in greater trou
bles than we now have, by neglecting the duties
for which they were elected, and devoting their
time to their own special interests in appropria
ting SIOO mileage, when this failed, ordering
their pay in gold and then appropriating $16,00
for Postage Stamps. Tbe wisdom of the Conven
tion in fixing their pay should be appreciated.
X.
For The Union. *
A Suggestion.
Would it not be well to raise a collection in
our vicinity, and among the patrons of the York
Road passenger Railway, to purchase a few camp
stools for the cars, as they aro needed badly some
times. Also, would it not be well to have a closet
or some place with a lock for tbe safe keeping of
small articles sent up by the ears. Anything
brought up is now liable ttfbe picked up in the
“station house” and carried off.
A Patron.
Fort Sumter. —'The President has order
ed Brevet Major General Anderson to raise
over Fort Sumter, at tbe hour of noon, on
the 14th of April, the same United States
flag that floated over it at the time of the
Rebel assault, and that it be saluted with
one hundred gons from Sumter, and also
from every fort and Rebel battery that fired
upon Sumter; that suitable military cere
monies be performed under the direction of
Major General Wm.T. Sherman, whose op
erations compelled the evacnation of
Charleston ; or, in his absence, under di
rection of Gen. Gilmore, commanding that
military department; that the naval forces
at Charleston be directed to participate in
the ceremonies, and that the Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher be invited to deliver a pub
i lie address on tbe occasion.
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§|faat
t Property Sales. —Handbills for the following
real uud personal property have recently been
printed at this office, or have beeu advertised iu
r ibis p.qier. Hereafter, all persons who have their
1 bills or advertising done at this office, will have
t their sales regularly noticed in this column with
. out additional charge :
’ REAL ESTATE.
Saturday, April Ist, at Steminer’s Run Depot,
f in the 12 1 h Dial, a tract of 34 acres, most of
. which is timber, with dwelling Ac., the property
of the late Meshack Biddisou. R. R. Borman,
Trustee. ,
5 Saturday, April Ist, Valuable Farm, Saw and
s Shingle Mill, consisting of two adjacent tracts,
e containing 100 acres, near the Old York Road,
4 miles from Parkton, N. C. R. R., the property
of Adam Roller dec’ll. Thos. G. Rutledge, Trus
* tee.
Saturday, April Ist, Valuable Farm of 128
, acres, on the York Turnpike, 3 mile 3 from Park
' ton, the property of the lute Wm. Plowman. J.
1 T. Ensor, Trustee.
Saturday, April Ist, Farm of 73| acres, in
f Balto. Co., near Spindel’s Meeting House, be
[ longing to the late David Foster. Jno. T. Ensor,
Trustee.
3 Tuesday, April 4th, House and lot near Tow
; sontown, on the York Turnpike; also, House
. and Lot near the Falls Road, near Bolton Depot,
N. C. R. R., the properties of David Dixon dec’d.
Jacob Wisuer, Executor.
e Thursday, April 6th, a beautiful residence,
* fine dwelling, sheds and out-buildings, with over
. three acres of land, by Dr. Elias C. Price, two
miles from Sparks’ Station, N. C. R. R., near
3 the Turnpike.
f Friday, April 7th, 40 acres of land with im
? provements in the 6th district Baltimore county,
_ late the property of John Bosley dec’d. R. R.
Boarman, Trustee.
3 Tuesday, April 11th, by Gover, Auctioneer,
8 valuable country seats near the terminus of the
s Old Frederick Road, 9 miles from Balto. city.—
Gloeker k McGurley, Trustees.
e Tuesday, April 18th, Sheriff’s Sale of a lot
‘ containing 10 acres, situated ou the Franklin
- Road, 3 miles from Baltimore.
r Tuesday, April 25th, Double House and Lot
with S'ab e, Carriage House nnd other improve
-2 ments, near the Episcopal Church in Towsontown,
property of the late Dr. E. R. Tidings. Wm. S.
Keech, Executor.
AT PRIVATE SALK.
j The “Bacon Hall” Farm one mile from the
turnpike, three miles from the Rail Road, and
about 5 miles above Cockeysville, containing
* 476 acres, 200 acres in timber, good improve
- ments, with limestone quarries on tbe place, and
r well watered. John l’hilpot, John T. Ensor,
Trustees.
* PERSONAL PROPERTY.
r , Thursday, April 6th, two cows, sulkey, liouse
- hold and kitchen furniture by Dr. Price, near
j Sparks’ Station, N. C. R. U.
5 Burning of a Dwelling.—On Friday morning,
t 24th ult., the dwelling of Carville S. Stausbury,
Esq., on Buck River, six miles from the city,
j caught fire from the falling of sparks on the roof,
and the flames spread with such rapidity that
, the entire building was destroyed with most of
, its contents. The Messrs. Van Ruth and others
living near by, gave timely and energetic assis
, tance and succeeded in saving some of tlie furni
[ ture aud valuables from the devouring element.
Mr. Stausbury had been suffering from indispo
. sition in the city for some weeks past, and only
* went out to the farm at the beginning of tlie
[ week, still in a very weak state. The house de
, stroyed had belonged to the family upwards of
’ 2CO years, General Tobias E. Stausbury, tbe fa
’ ther of its late occupant, having been born in it,
and after living to a very advanced age, died
there. The dwelling was originally built of
stone, but had been modernized on several oc
casions, and at tbe time of its destruction was
considered one of tbe finest mansions in the
county. During the past few years tlie various
outhouses, barns, &c., of Mr. Stansbury have
been destroyed by fire, and the late conflagration
leaves not a single building standing on tbe place.
There is a policy of insurance on the building,
but to what amount, and in what office was not
, ascertained.
Another— Daring Work of an Incendiarv.—
The dwelling of Mr. Thomas Kensett, provi
sion, fruit and oyster packer, who resides on the
Reriterstown turnpike, a short distance beyond
the first toll-gate, was set on fire no less than 7
times on Sunday last, involving considerable loss.
There was at the time no one on the premises ex
eept Mr. Kensett, his wife and colored female do
mestic Each time the fire was communicated to
a different part'of the house, and what is most re
markable is the fact that some valuable clothing
that was set ou fire in an upper closet in the
morning, and afterwards removed to a lower
apartment, was again fired during the afternoon
and consumed. Mr. Kensett's loss to bis dwelling
and furniture is estimated at about SI,OOO, which
is fully covered by a policy of insurance in the
Equitable. His loss in clothing is set down at
S4OO, on which there is no insurance. Col. F.
H. B. Boyd, fire inspector, is at present engaged
in investigating this mysterious affair. —Sun of
Wednesday.
Stop Thief ! —On Monday last, a fine bay mare,
eight years old, with three white feet and the end
of the right ear cut off, was stolen fr u m the
stable of Mr. John 11. Butler, living near Tow
son town, on the York Turnpike. Theother hor
ses in the stable were not disturbed, and from
the fact that the stolen mare was in the fourth
stall from the door, the thief evidently knew ex
actly which one he wanted. The rack was eaten
empty,., indicating that it was near morning
when the theft took place. We sincerely hope
Mr. Bntler may recover his mare and the thief be
brought to justice though as yet no clue has been
obtained to either. Mr. B. offers $75 for the
conviction of the thief and the recovery of the
mare, or SSO for the thief alpne.
We would suggest to tbe farmers and horse
owners of this vicinity the importance of organ
, izing a society for mutual protection agaiust
horse thieves and for the recovery of stolen horses.
It is seldom that a thief ventures to steal a horse
\ belonging to a member of such a company, as
be is nearly certain to be caught and the horse
. recovered, and if he is not recovered, the owner
| is paid for him in the same way that a man is
paid for an insured hou sewhen it is destroyed by
fire.
Appointments.—Thomas Sanderson Esq. of the
Third Election District, has been appointed assist
ant assessor of Internal Revenue for the Sixth
Division of the Fifth Cong. Dist., vice Alexander
Duncan. This Division comprises the 3d, 4th
, and Bth, Election districts of Baltimore county.
From what we hear of Mr. Sanderson’s integrity,
, loyalty, energy, and thorough business habits
we consider the appointment a most excellent one.
, The Governor has appointed John M. Orem
Esq. living on the Hookstown Road near the city
. limits, Bounty Commissioner for Balto. County.
The Bounty Commissioner of each County is re
quired to give bond in the sum of $20,000. It
is his duty to draw on the comptroller of the
Treasury for such sums as may be necessary for
the payment of the Bounty as authorized in the
Bill. This Bounty is S3OO to every volunteer or
drafted man who enters the service, and to every
man, drafted or otherwise who puts in a substi
tute. The Commissioner receives S3OO, for his
services. Mr. ;Orera is a gentleman of wealth,
intelligence and character, and no better appoint
j meat could have been made.
r
3 Up the Country.—On Monday last, we atten
ded the sale of Wm. T. Price, near Shawan, in
- the Bth district, Wm. Duncan, Auctioneer. The
f sale was well attended and everything seemed to
- sell at good prices. Mr. Price has sold his farm
s of 200 acres for $12,000, and intends moving to
r the West. A substantial lunch was provided for
- all hands, with plenty of “the ardent” to wash
r it down. Under the’stiraulus of Mr. Price’s Hb
) erality, and the lively maimer of the Auction
- eer, bidding was brisk.
Farmers were everywhere taking advantage of
the fine weather and were busy preparing the
ground for the spring crops. There are few sec
tions of tlie county more beautiful, fertile and
prosperous than the Worthington Valley.
j Removal.—Our neighbor, Mr. George Steiber,
. has removed bis shoe making establishment and
. store, to the bouse adjoining the Post Office. Mr.
t Steiber is prepared to furnish understandings of
f all sizes and qualities at moderate rates, and we
r hope he will continue to be liberally encouraged
j by those in want of that article.
TnE Draft is progressing slowly in this Dis
trict, (Second.) The county Districts may not
be drawn for a week yet, as the Board is inclined
to favor to their utmost those which are making
any effort to fill their quota. At Capt. Cathcart’s
| office about ten men per day are sent into service.
! Hardware. —The old established store on the
1 corner of Gay and Front ate. t Baltimore, now
[ kept by Mr. R. H. Gorsucb, has always been well
l patronized by customers from the country. Far
■ mers aud others will find there a full assortment
f of everything usually sold in a Hardware Store.
f Bags ! Bags I—Those in want of Bags, wagon
- Covers, Twine, Ac., should go to tbe Maryland
t Bag Factory, corner of South and Pratt streets,
i Baltimore. A full assortment always on h md,
, cheap.
r We understand that the well known and
■ popular Comedian, John E. Owens, Intends spend
ing the coming summer iu Europe.
Jtitiafc frS j?ti to prwS, AVfe lltoi*!
ffom reliable authority) tliiti I). C. tli Bttujfyj
Esq., of Lutherville, has been appointed Judge by I
Uov. Bradford. In thlscase, court will probably I
proceed to business early in thg, week.
Raise in thk Fare. —From Monday, 3d inst.,
the fare on the York Road Riilway will be in
creased to 30 cents from Towsontown to the city
limits, and six cent 3 for the city portion of the
road, making 3G cents from here to the city.—
The fare for Passengers along the line of the road
is also increased to three cents for each section or
part ot‘ a section. It is rather unfortunate that
' the railroad company should be putting their fare
up, when everything else is coming down, and we
doubt whether their income will be increased l>y
this measure.
Would it not have been better policy as well as
justice, if the fare had been increased only on
transient passengers nnd those usingshort portions
of the road. It looks unfair that those who con
stantly use the entire line of the road, should pay
as much per section ns those who use but a mile
or two of it, and that he who travels every day
should pay as much as he who travels but once
or twice a year. But if we must “ grin and bear
it ” we hope the company will at least do all in
their power for the comfort, convenience and
speody transit of Passengers.
On A Smash.— Last Sunday afternoon a pair
of those worthless, whiskey-swilling characters
from the city, who take advantage of the fine
Sundays to go out into the country and get on a
“grand bust,” suddenly “came to grief” in
Towsontown. They were driving a fine horse in
an open buggy, and on turning Mr. Church’s
corner, from the Smedley Avenue into the Turn
pike, the buggy upset throwing them both out,
and making considerable smash of the driving
apparatus. By the assistance of the neighbors
the horse was caught and loosened from the shafts.
One of the men had rather a severe fall, but hav
ing taken the precaution to fortify himself well
with whiskey it didn't seem to hurt him much.
He certainly got up a sorer, if not a soberer man.
y By the aid of straps and ropes, they managed to
tie up the buggy and harness so as to drive home,
making rather a sorry spectacle as they cautious
ly stole down the Turnpike toward the city.
Towson Lyceum.—The association met in the
t Hall at the usual hour. Declamations were deliv
• ered iu good style by Watson P. Church and Mr.
M. Price of Long Green.
The question—Do-men act most from Principle
or Policy?—was discussed by Messrs. J. N. Wis
ner and L. >l. llaverstick. Decided in theNega
i live. Question for next Wednesday evening.—
I Should men who cannot read or write he allowed
; to vote? Affirmative—R. M. Price, B. N. Pavnc,
Negative,—John T. Ensor, H. L. Bowen.
[ As this is an interesting, practical question,
we look for a good turn out next Wednesday
evening. At the last meeting we noticed quite
a number of the Jurors who remained iu town,
■ awaiting the appointment of a Judge.
Properties to ue Sour. —The late residence of
Dr. Tidings, deceased, is advertised for sale on
the 25th inst., by Win. S. Keecli, Esq., Executor.
This is a beautiful and valuable property, sit
uated near Trinity Church iu this place, and any
one wishing to locate here will do well to retneru
; ber the day of sale.
Also, on Thursday next, Gtli inst., ■will Vie sold
i the beautiful residence of Dr. E. C. Price, near
Sparks’ Station on the N. C. R. R. This is also
■ a very desirable property.
Tins Militia. —An official order from Adjutant
General John S. Berry, announces that the Leg
i islature having failed to provide a militia system
• for the State, at its last session, the orders here
f tofore issued for the enrollment of the militia are
• suspended for the present, and the commandants
of the several military districts are instructed to
cease operations and return their enrollment books
' to the Adjutant General’s office.
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Wild Geese.— Theannual “flitting” of these
migratory birds has commenced. Large flocks
have been moving northward during the present
week. They generally “ call a halt ” somewhere
along the Bay, for rest and refreshment, where
many of them are shot. They seem to fare very
much like Sherman’s army on its grand migra
tion nonthward.
New Lawyer in Towsontown. —R. W. Dough
erty, Esq., who has been practicing law for a
number of years in Princess Anne, Somerset Co.,
Maryland, has permanently located in Towson
town, and has opened an office for the transac
tion of all business connected with his profession
at Wiley Hunt’s residence, opposite Mr. Ady’s
Hotel.
. ■ • -
Fire in Harford County. —ln the latter part
of last week, about 9 o’clock at night, the barn
1 of Mr. James Amos, in the 4th district of Harford
county, was found to be on fire. Nothing could
be done to check the flame 3. Nineteen or twenty
head of cattle, together with grain, hay Ac.,
were consumed, it is said to have been the
work of an incendiary.
Enterprise. —The Balto. & Catonsvillee Rail
way, with the enterprise for which its managers
so much noted, have covered the entire bed of
their Road with Oyster shells. This, it is found,
makes an excellent footing for the horses, and is
not so liable to get muddy.
Groceries. —Those of our readers who deal in
the upper part of the city will find it to their ad
vantage to call on Mr. John C. Pitt, near Rich
mond Market. He delivers goods at Calvert Sta
tion or in any portion of the city and his stock
is at once complete, cheap and good.
Sewing Machines. —In another column will be
found an advertisement of the well-known,
“ Wheeler & Wilson, Lock-Stitch Sewing Ma
chine.” The many premiums which have been
awarded to this machine are sufficient to convince
every one of its excellence.
China Store. —Wm. S. Wonderly & Co., No.
15 West Baltimore st., have on hand a most com
plete assortment of China, Glass and Qneen9ware,
which can be bought as favorably as anywhere
in the city.
Appointmant. —James W. Houser has been ap
pointed Deputy Post Master at St. Dennis, Balti
more county.
States in Rebellion.
The theory that States in rebellion are
out of the Union has received a severe blow
in the decision of the Supreme Court just
made by Chief Justice Chase. The case
was that of the Venice and cargo, seized
as a prize near New Orleans, about the
middle of May, 1862. The opinion of the
court is, that after the date of General But
ler’s proclamation of May Ist, 1862, the
United States had firm and stable posses
sion of New Orleans, and that after that
date the property of a resident of the city
was not in any sense the enemy’s property,
and therefore was not subject to capture
and confiscation in prize court.
Mr. Lincoln’s idea is, that the people in
the seceded States are in insurrection, and
as soon as that insurrection is subdued, the
States will comeback into the Union, with
their former rights, changed only as altered
by constitutional amendment and constitu
tionally enacted laws, since passed, and ex
pressive of the present general will of the
nation.' This theory looks to the punish
ment of individuals for the crime of the re
bellion and not the punishment of the whole
people by depriving them of any political
right which was the common inheritance of
the States; the prosecution of the war be
ing for subjection and not subjugation.—
Phila. Ledger.
humorous chap thus describes how
he got out of a “scrape” in a Police Court:
“The next morning, the Judge of the
Police Court sent for 4uo. Went down,
and he received me cordially. Said he’d
heard of the wonderful things I had accom
plished at Byran’s Hall, and he was proud
of me— l was a promising young man, and
all that. Then he offered the toast. “Guil
ty, or not guilty?’’ I responded in a brief
but eloquent speech, setting forth the im
portance of the occasion that had brought
us together. After the ceremonies, I loan
ed the city ten dollars.”
gsrlu Illinois a genius advertises on be
half of a certain famous accidental railway,
that “an experienced coroner and six prac
tical jurors will follow each regular in
special cars, together with a few surgeons
and reporters.”
®TA case has been tried in England
which turned upon the question whether
the word “team” meant a wagon and horses
or the horses only. It was decided to mean
the latter, and the Duke of Marlborough,
who was the plaintiff, lost the suit.
TA great sale of wool occurred in Bos
ton on the 24th. Prices ranged from 36 to
73 cents ; some which cost $1 selling at
67 cts.
I, laKiehefal Mcdliiiiia is at Mfeietit iS
Kdmm ‘The Uei feral; says the Homan cot
} respondent of the Times, “has certainly no
expectation of a speedy termination of the
war which is now devastating his unhappy
country.”
df A Chicago merchant, who went to
that city ten years ago with only $1,27 in
his pocket, has just been taking an inven
tory and finds that his stock now amounts
to $432,000.
wheat crop for the coming sea
son is Baid by Western journals to be in a
most flourishing condition.
dThe Pittsburg papers put down the
los9 by the late freshet at Oil City and on
the Allegany river at $5,000,000.
*it s stated that Fred Douglass con
templates publishing a paper in Baltimore.
THE MARKETS.
Baltimore, March 31.
FLOUR—Howard Street Super $9.7C-.@500.00
“ Retailing Extra SIO.OO
“ “ Family $11.50(a) SOO.OO
“ City Mills Super ;...$ 9.75@510.00
“ Baltimore Family $12.25
Ohio Super *9.75(5,500.00
“ Extra $10.00(5j$00.00
“ Family $ll.OO @soo. 00
CORN MEAL per barrel $7.25@50.00
GRAlN—White Wheat 220@250 cts.
Red Wheat 2121,5 cts.
White Corn 155(&000 cts.
Yellow Corn 125@132 cts.
Oats, (weight,) 86(5, „n cts.
• Bye 155(4 000 cts.
PROVISIONS—Bacon Shoulders 13(419 cts.
“ Sides 20(4 21 cts.
Hamas, cured 25(5,24 cts.
SALT—Ordinary brands, fine $4.30@54.40
Ground Alum $3.00@53.10
Turks Island, per bu5he1,......0(1(5 $l9B
WHISKEY—(Oh io) $2.7 9 @52.20
MARRIED.
At Bethlehem, Pa., on the 26th nlt.. bv Rev.
E. N. Potter, John W. Carey to Miss Jknni-e S.
Frank, formerly of this county.
On the 16th of March by Rev. John S. Beale,
Nelson Hook and Miss Julia Ann Hanson, all
of this county.
DIED.
At Paper Mills, Baltimore county,on the 19th
lilt., S. Jennie, daughter of Win. If. Hoffman,
Esq., aged 19 years, 10 mos. and 14 days.
Sleep, lovely Jennie, the tomb for thy bed,
Angels are guarding around thy dear head;
The morning is coming when thou shalt arise.
And the Savior shall greet thee ascending the
skies.
The mansions of glory await thee above
Wheresorrowandsighingareswallowed in love:
We bi<l you farewell for a few weary days,
And iu Heaven will join you in singing God’s
praise. S. K.
On the 21st ult., at Palo Alto, Schuylkill Co..
Pa., of consumption, James C. Morris, former
ly of the 6th district, Baltimore county, aged
43 years.
In the 6th district, on the 18th ult., of scar
let fever, William Ruben, son of William and
Jane C. Kidd, aged 7 years, 5 mos. and 19 days.
At Salisbury, North Carolina, November 6th,
1564, in the Rebel prison, Teco Cooper, son of
John Cooper of,the 6th district Baltimore coun
ty, aged 27 years, 9 months and 15 days. De
ceased was a member of the 2d Md., Regiment
Veteran Volunteers.
On Friday morning, 24th ult., Hakrie Lf.e,
aged 7 months and 9 days, youngest child of J.
B. and Priscilla R. MeComas.
New Advertisements.
REMOVAL.
GEORGE STEIBER,
BOOT & SHOE MAKER,
TOWSONTOWN, MD.,
HEREBY informs the citizens of Towson
town and vicinity, that he has removed
his Boot and Shoe establishment from his re
cent place of business, to the building adjoin
ing the post office and store of Mr. Nelson Coop
er, where he will in the future be pleased to see
all his friends and customers.
I keep constantly on hand a varied assort
ment of Boots, Shoes, Gaiters, Ac., for either
Ladies, Gentlemen or Children.
ALL OF MY OWN MANUFACTURE,
which will bo found as durable, and cheaper
than can be procured in the city of Baltimore.
I return my thanks for the very liberal pa
tronage I have heretofore received, and I will
endeavor, by attention to business, and moder
ate charges, to merit a continuance of the same.
GEORGE STEIBER.
April I.—6m.
To Whom it May Concern:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
fTMIAT application has been made to the
JL Governor for a Pardon in the ease of the
State vs.
JOHN CALVIN FOARD,
convicted in the Circuit Court for Harford Co.,
at February Term, 1860, on record from Circuit
Court for Baltimore countv, of assault with in
tent to kill, and sentenced to the Penitentiary
for 8 years and 2 months.
The Governor will take up the case for final
decision, on or after
Tuesday, the 18(/i day of April Next,
until which time protests against the said ap
plication will be heard, and the petition in the
case open to inspection at the discretion of the
Governor.
By order of the Governor,
WILLIAM B. HILL.
April I.—3t.
P. LENFIELD PERKINS,
PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY,
\os. 205 & 207 Baltimore St.,
BALTIMORE, MD.
A PERSONAL EXPERIANCE of 21 years
renders Mr. P., second to no operator in
this country.
For convenience and elegance of arrange
ments, this Establishment is surpassed by none
in Baltimore. For aged, infirm or delicate per
sons, or voung Children, this Gallery has pecu
liar advantages, it being all on the First Floor.
jgQ" We Study to Please, Call and see Us.‘%S,- l
"April I.—sm.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans’
Court of Baltimore county, letters of admin
istration ou the estate of
JOHN W. WILSON,
late of said county, deceased. All persons hav
ing claims against the said estate, are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers
thereof to the subscriber,
On or before the 1( day of November, 1865 ;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. Those indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 28th day
of March, 1865.
RCIIEL J. WILSON,
March I.—tt* Administratrix.
VALUABLE MULES & HORSES
AT PRIVATE SALE.
1 UST arrived and for sale, Ten Pairs of line
f| well broken KENTUCKY MULES. Also,
Six three-year-old ST. LAWRENCE COLTS,
well broken, and one superior ladies’or gentle
man's RIDING MARE. For sale at the Farm
of JOHN O. PRICE, near Cockeysville.
J. RICE, Agent.
April I.—2t.
PL UMBINGBUSINESS
In Towsontown.
subscriber respectfully informs the cit-
X izens of Baltimore county, that he has lo
cated himself at Towsontown, and has estab
lished the PLUMBING BUSINESS in all its
branches. He solicits the patronage of the cit
izens of the county. Work entrusted to him
will be performed satisfactorily, and at one
third less than the charges made by parties
from the city. Address
GEORGE ST. JOHN,
April 1.--2 m. Towsontown, Md.
$75 REWARD.
STOLEN from the subscriber, living near
Towsontown, Baltimore county, on ftL,
Monday night, 27th ultimo, a tine
BAY MARE,
eight years old, with the end ef the right ear
cut off, the .two hind feet and one front foot
white, and the right shoulder sore from work.
The above reward Will be paid for the arrest
and conviction of the thief and the recovery of
the Mare, or SSO for the conviction of the thi*f
JOHN H. SUTLER,
April I,—lt
\
Mtv AdveHismtntSi
WILLIAM M7 BtrSEY,
Y,AT LAW,
No. 71 Fayette Street, Near Charles,
Baltimore, Md.
April 1,1865. —1 y.
R. W. DOUGHERTY,
AY Y© St INI IY AY LAW,
TOWSONTOWN, Mf>.
April I.—Am.
EXECUTOR’S SALE
OF VALUABLE
Leasehold Property,
IIV TOWSOVTOWIV.
BY virtue of an order of the Orphans’ Court
for Baltimore county, and
in pursuance of the pro-
of the will of the .jp
Dr. Edwin R.Tidings, lsyilsSiaSp
the undersigned as Executor, will oiler at pub
lic sale on the premises, on
'Tuesday, the 25(A day of April, 1865,
at 1 o’clock P. M.,
that lot situated in the village of Towsontown,
near the Episcopal church, and improved by a
large fine aouble
DWELLING HOUSE.
The house is nearly new. is well built, cover
ed with a slate roof, is two stories high with an
attic and back building. One portion of this
house was occupied by Dr. Tidings in his lifetime
and the other is now occupied by the Hon. Rich
ard Grason. There is a nice large STABLE
and carriage house upon the rear of each lot,
and there is an excellent pump upon each lot.
The rooms in each of the houses are large and
commodious and have high ceilings. The whole
property is enclosed by a paling fence on the
front, and by a paling and board fence upon the
sides and rear, and each lot is separated lrom
the other by a fence. The property is subject
to a grond rentof SIBO a year, is within less
than five minutes walk of Towsontown and
Baltimore city Railway company, and altogeth
er is one of the most desirable properties that
has ever been offered for sale in Towsontown
or its vicinity. The houses will be sold sepa
rately, or oue, with the privilege of the other
at the same price. •
Terms of sale as prescribed by the Orphans’
Court are—One-third cash'; one-third in three,
and one-third in six months, the credit pay
ments to bear interest from the day of sale, and
to be secured by the notes or bonds of the pur
chaser with security satisfactory to the execu
tor, or all cash of the option of the purchaser.
Persons wishing to see the property can be
shown it by Mrs. WHITTER, who is now resi
ding in the part lately occupied by Dr. Tidings
and of which part immediate possession will
be given, or by the undersigned.
WM. S. KEECH,
No. 2, Smedlev Row, Towsontown.
JAMES W. OWlNGS,'Auctioneer.
April I.—ts
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No. 161 N. High Street, Baltimore,
(WOODCOCK’S OLD STAND.)
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KINDS OF
Agricultural Implements
AND
MACHINERY.
BRAYLESS atjd Pitt's Threshers and Win
nowers, Wfieeler and Melick’s Tread Pow
ers, Threshers and Winnowers, (manufactured
in New York.) Melick, Withington A. Co’s. 2-
Ilorse Tread Powers and Winnowers, (ifianu
faetured in Trenton, N. J.)
PELTON POWERS AND THRESHERS with
or without Winnowers.
We are also Agents for the celebrated Hub
bard
Reapers and Mowers.
Straw and Fodder Cutters
for hand or horse power,
COIFtJXr SJE3IEILILers
all sizes and kinds, CORN PLANTERS AND
SEED DRILLS,
Hunt’s Patent Grain Drills,
with or without Seed or Guano Attachment.
GRIST OR CORN MILLS,
PLOWS,
Of all sizes and kinds, Minor, Horten & Wi
ley’s improved Plug Plow, Woodcock’s Plows
with cast and wrought Share and Points. —
SPRING TOOTH HORSE RAKES;
Cider and Hominy Mills, Fasig’s Patent Lift
ing Jack, Pope’s Ammoniated Guano, Pope's
Fish Guano, Pope’s Phosphate, Pacific and
Mexican Guano. All for sale by
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