Advertisements inserted in these col umns as local notices at 20 cts. per line. July snake yarns are briskly uncoil ing. The County Commissioners will meet on the 19th of this month. For the convenience of taxpayers Sheriff I.loyd will visit Berlin on Sat urday next, 16th inst. The Masons will have a grand time at Berlin and Ocean City on Thursday next. Invalid wives and mothers quickly restored to health by using Brown’s Iron Bitters. Much to the regre* of their man}' friends in this place, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. D Claude Handy left us on Thursday’s steamer for Annapolis. There will be preaching in the Presbyterian Church in Snow Hill to morrow, morning and evening, at the usual hours. For Chills and Fevers, Biliousness, Headache, &c., take J, M. Laroque’s Anti Bilious Bitters. 25 cents a pa per, ft a bottle. J2.2t. When you go to Rehoboth stop at the Douglass House. Its popular pro. prietor will make you feel at home and you will not regret having taken our advice Fourteen hundred barrels of new potatoes and apples went to New York one day last week by theO. D Steam er. The potatoes brought from $2. 75 to $3.00 per barrel. Ice For Sale.— The undersigned is now prepared to supply housekeepers and consumers generally with first-class ice, in large or small quantities, upon moderate terms. John P. Moore, May 7 tf Snow Hill. Photography. —W. \V. Seeler, of Philadelphia, has again taken charge of his rooms at Ocean City, and will remain for the season. Photographs and pictures of every description taken in the l>est style, at city prices. When you visit Ocean City drop in. ju9>m. The M. E Festival at Basket Town on Monday was well patronized. About 1.500 persons were present, and the nett proceeds amounted to over s3°o—in consequence of which (to gether with other blessings) Bro. Pret tyman will to morrow pray longer and oftener and sing louder than ever, " Praise God from whom all blessings flow.’' “Luke’s Point ’ a place in the upper part of this county, near Bishopville, was the scene of a tragedy on July 4th. Two men by the name of Walker and Collins got into a quarrel, when Collins 1 drawing a revolver, shot Walker in the j V*e i ust ‘he eye. Walker fell and was picked up alive but the latest reports say that he is dying The cause of the quarrel is unknown Walker was a man of bad repute, having served a term in the Maryland penitentiary. Collins has left for parts unknown. Thosk who visited Ocean City on Monday spent the day in a very enjoy able manner. The bathing was “just splendid,” good accommodations were provided at the hotels, and there were no disturbances during the day. In the evening Col. Selby treated the visi tors to a display of fireworks in front of Congress Hall, and those who were fond of the amusement participated in the pleasures of a hop in the spacious and elegantly furnished parlor of the above-named hotel. The Worcester and Wicomico roads did a good busi ness. The closing exercises of Public School No. 2, at Poplartown, were held on Wednesday evening last. Des pite the intense heat, the large building which had been temporarily construct ed for the purpose was crowded with an intelligent and appreciative au dience. The exercises consisted of orations, declamations, dialogues, tab leaux, instrumental and vocal music, etc., and the entertainment throughout was a very pleasant one, reflecting much credit upon both teacher and his interesting pupils. Owing to a delayed postal card the Italian band which had been engaged failed to put in an ap perrance, and the music for the occa sion was furnished by the Berlin Brass Band. Under the tutorship of its pres ent teacher, Mr. John M. Richardson the school at Poplartown is attaining to a high degree of excellence. A Homicide —William Conner, the negro who was stabbed by a colored woman named Em Lindsey, at the Furnace, two weeks ago to-day, died on Monday last. The cause of his death is said to have been as follows : The deceased has a son who some time since deserted his wife and " took up ” with the woman Lindsey. His father objected to the latter arrangement, and in company with his wife went to the house of Em to remonstrate with her in regard to her allowing his son to live with her. Angry words passed between the two, and during a scuffle which ensued. Conner was stabbed in the breast with some sharp instrument which made a wound about two inches long and penetrated his right lung.—. An inquest was held upon the body of the deceased on Tuesday morning, when the jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the above facts. After the death of her victim the woman came into town and delivered herself to the authorities, and is now in jail, where she will remain until the Octo ber term of the Circuit Court. She Alleges that she did the deed in self defense. f Ecclesiastical and Scriptural Notes. 1 BY A LAYMAN (SNOW HILL). Continued. Baptism Not to make mention of corroborative evidence of the primitive Church —for Scriptural authority for baptism—even including adequate au tliority for infantile baptism—the read er may refer to the following: St. Matthew 28, 19 —18, 2,3, 4,5, 6, 10, 14,-19, 14; St John 3,3, 5. 22, 23 ; St. Mark 16, 16 ; St Luke iS, 16 ; Titus 3,5, 6; 1 Cor. 1, 16; Acts, 2, | 38, 39, 41 —8, 12, 38,-16, 13, 14, 1 115,-22,16; Eph. 5, 26; 1 Peter 3, i 21 ; Gal 3, 27. Baptismal Regeneration—The opin ion ot Episcopalians generally relative ! to this subject depends upon the mean ing attached to the word regeneration. Using it in the sense of a change of heart, I do not hold it, and suppose others do not. In another sense the Episcopal Church maintains it, and we believe it to be true ; the Presbyterian and Methodist formulae also seem to teach it with that same meaning; it has often been said they do not in any sense, but that is clearly a mistake. I have not known more than one author who apparently gave to it the meaning of a change of heart. A few years ago, the House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church in the United States declared that there was no moral change in baptism. That cesolution surprised many Episcopalians who did not perceive the cause of, or reason in, it, most of whom perhaps preferred that body had withheld expression on that point. The word regeneration, when alone, is ordinarily used in a sense different from the word in the expression Bap tismal regeneration. Hence in the Methodist Article it is employed in a sense different from that in the Metho dist Catechism. The corresponding word in the Greek, paleggenetia, from pa/in, again, and giuoMii , to be, I believe will not specially aid us in interpretation ; but since some reader might think it would, it is mentioned I will here quote the following words 1 (or nearly the same language as that) of an able and distinguished divine, | the late Bishop hittingham, in a ser mon preached to Presbyterians in 1829 : “ Vt hen we speak of regenera | tion in baptism, we do not mean by that word what most denominations use it to express - the change of heart.” (He meant some persons and not de nominations strictly.) “We adhere ' closely to the use of the word in Scrip ture while ’ some * others have given it a new meaning which it has not there. A change of state, an admission to new condition and relations, is the proper meaning of the term regeneration.” I believe it is found in only two places in the Bible—Math. 19, 28 -Titus 3, 5— and in one “ it is expressly distin guished from the the renewing of the Holy Ghost and made the consequence of washing, that is Baptism.” “ The change of heart we do most explicitly , recognize as indispensable to salvation and we do not consider it as effected in baptism. The regeneration which we speak of in that ordinance is simply a change of state, from being out of covenant without title to the promises’ (under ordinary circumstances) ‘to the condition of heirs of the promises, by the gift of grace connected with God ' through Christ.” The above statement that some others have given it a new meaning can only be true when applied to some individuals, and the speaker did not allude to formulas. Words of formulae will now be quoted —in all of which you will perceive the term regeneration has identical import. In the 27th article of the Prayer Book we read as follows : -** Baptism is not only a sign of profession * * * but it is also a sign of Regeneration or New Birth, whereby as by an instru ment they that receive Baptism rightly are grafted into the Church ; the prom ises of the forgiveness of sin and of our adoption to be the sons of God by the Holy Ghost arc visibly signed and sealed; faith is confirmed and grace increased by virtue of prayer unto God ” And in the Office of baptism,— “ Seeing these persons are now regen erate," * * * or, n Seeing this child is now regenerate." * * * In the 17th Methodist article a part of the same language is used as fol lows :—“ Baptism is not only a sign of profession * * * but it is also a sign of regeneration or the new birth.” * * * In the Confession of Faith, page 149 of standard edition of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church, the follow ing words occur :•• Baptism is a sac rament * * * to be a sign and seal of the covenant of grace, of in grafting into Christ, of regeneration, of remission of sins.” * * * On page 152 we read, “ Grace and salva tion are not so inseparably annexed unto it, as that no person can be re generated or saved without it, or that all that are baptized are undoubtedly regenerated.” Nearly all Christians of the present day probably believe that; it is perfectly compatible with all the foregoing and following formulae. On same page, —“ The grace promised is not only offered, but really exhibited and conferred by the Holy Ghost.” * * * In the larger catechism, on page 355 °f the same work, we find the following :—“ Baptism is to be ad ministered but once with water to be a sign and seal of our regeneration and ingrafting into Christ, and that even to infants.” Let the reader now hear what non- Episcopal writers have said upon the subject. Says Dr. Bushnell, a modern author, —“ We hold that baptized children are members of the Church, confided to its watch. There is no reason why a principle of Divine life may not be imparted in infancy as well as after sin has hardened the sen sibility and bronzed the soul in guilt.” I will particularly invite attention to the following words of that eminent, able defender of the Christian faith, John i'alvin : “ God by baptism promises re mission of sins, and will fulfil the promise to all believers.’ ‘ln bap tism God regenerates us, engrafts us into the society of his Church and makes us his children by adoption.” (Calvin’s Institutes, Book 4, ch. 15-17.) The fact that so many persons have thought the Episcopal Church to be the only Protestant body teaching bap tismal regeneration has sometimes caused the charge that that church does 1 not hold the doctrine of a change of i heart as essential to Christianity. (It j is above intimated that the change of heart is a different thing.) In order to ascertain whether that charge is verified by the Prayer Book, the reader may refer to the offices of Baptism and Confirmation, and the most prominent portions of the Liturgy. Examine the 10th, itth, 12th, and the closing, sen tences of the Litany. I might call at tention to many of the prayers, spe cially the collect for Ash-Wednesday, as follows :—-‘Almighty and everlast ing God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all those who are penitent; create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we worthily lamenting our sins,” etc. The Liturgy, in its various parts, infuses repentance, a holy life, and faith in the Gospel ot cur Lord Jesus Christ. P. to be continued. Masonic Celebration. At a called meeting of Evergreen Lodge, No. 153, A F. & A. M., of Berlin, Md., held on the sth of July, it was resolved that, having taken pos session of their new hall, the 14th inst be appointed a day for celebrating the same in a manner befitting the occa sion. The programme commences at 10 o clock in the morning, and will not finish until late the same night. Hon. Charles H. Gibson, of Easton, Md, Rev. G. H. Ray, of Va., and Rev. G. W, Wilcox, of Del., will ad dress the brethren on Masonic sub jects, yet in such a manner as to inter est all who may be present. The exercises will be held in the open air, if the weather permits, and seats will be provided on the lawn for the visitors. At 7 o’clock p. m an excursion train will be tun from Berlin to Ocean City, to which place the celebration will be adjourned and conclude with dancing ,and refreshments at Congress Hall. Evergreen Lodge extends to all Masons a cordial invitation to be pres ent and participate in the festivities of the occasion. Excursion trains will run from all points to Berlin at reduced rates and convenient hours, so as to afford ample opportunies to all who wish to attend. By order of Committee. E. J. Dirickson, Chairman. Temperance Committee. The following persons are hereby appointed a committee to organize a Local Option Alliance for Worcester County, in accordance with the re quirements of the constitution of the Maryland State Temperance Alliance, viz : Ist Election District, Dr. J. T. | B. McMaster; 2d, Dr. C. P. Jones; I 3d, Samuel P. Reed ; 4th, Elijah T Bowen; sth, James B. Blades; 6th, Robert H. Powell; 7th, Samuel S. McMaster ; Bth, Dr. John T. Parker ; 9th, James Whaley. Dr. C. P. Jones is authorized to call said committee together at an early period for organi zation, etc William Daniel, Pres. Md. State Temperance Alliance. C. W. Mosher, Sec’y. August Flower. The imni'-nre rale and great popularitr of Green’* August Flower m all towns and villa ges in the civilized world has caused raanj: imitators to adopt similar names, ex* preting to reap a harvest lor themselves at the expense of the afflicted. This Medictu* ws introduced in 1863 and for tha care of Dyspepsia and Liver Compl tint, with their effects snch as Sour Stomach, Cojti venes;, Sick Stomach, Sick Headache, Indigestion, Palpitation of the Heart, vertigo, etc., etc. it never has failed to our knowledge. Three doses will relieve any case of Dyspepsia, Two million bottlss sold last year. Price 25 cents. S amples 10 eents. The comet that a week ago was one of the chief topics of conversation has been almost forgotten in the excite ment of the last few days, except by the astronomers It is, however, yet blazing away in the north, not far from the pole star. The new moon, which is growing brighter every night, has robbed the strange visitor of much of its brilliancy, and. as the comet swiftly recedes from the sun, its tail is fading into a mere streak of silvery light. years ago the Fourth of July'saw the death of two ex Presi dents, John Adams and Thomas Jeffer son. But news traveled slowly at that time, and it was not for; several days that the country was aware of the double loss it had sustained. Both men, however, had long passed their period of importance, and though the tidings of their dying would have been heard with respectful sorrow, it would not have affected the public enjoyment of the day. Notice to Taxpayers. Taxes for 1880 are due, and as those having claims against the county arc urging their settlement, I must insist upon all persons owing taxes for that [ year to pay the same immediately. I will be in Snow Hill every Tuesday— unless called away on official business. C. C. Lloyd, March 5th —tf.] Collector. It is gratifying to notice that the Hagerstown Mail, Gov. Hamilton’s organ, has nailed to iis mast-head the name of Thomas J Keating as its can didate fpr comptroller. Puny, weak and sickly children need I Brown’s Iron Bitters. It will strength- : en. The Frederick Examiner thinks “O. L. D." stands for “Oh Let’s Divy.” Mr. John M. Purnell was prostrated by sudden illness on Wednesday night, but is gradually recovering. The July Term of the Circuit Court for this county will commence on Monday, 18th inst. The term will be a short one, there being but little busi ness to transact. The many friends of Prof. James R. Townsend will regret to learn that he is seriously ill from the effects of a suc cession of hemorrhages which he has experienced this week. Take Care. Indigestible food, checked perspira tion or cold drinks may bring on you Diarrhoea at any moment. Take no medicines to cure it; use Dr. Flagg’s Improved Liver and Stomach Pad, and cure the terrible disease at once. Latest from the White House. The following dispatch was received at this office at n o’clock A. M. yester day : Washington, D. C., July B—9 A. M. The President’s condition is more comfortable than on any previous morning since the shooting. Pulse 96; temperature 99; respiration 23. The wound is begining to discharge laudable pus. In the dark hours during which the people of the United States have been awaiting with heavy hearts the result of the President’s injuries, it has been a source of real comfort to them that the whole civilized world lias shown prompt and keen sympathy with them in their affliction. And it is an added reason for satisfaction that in all quar ters of the world opinions have been formed of the nature of the crime, of its immediate and remote causes, and of its probable consequences, singular ly intelligently and just. The bulletins from the White House for the past twenty four hours have been of an encouraging nature, al though the physicians venture on no predictions of the President's ultimate recovery. Critical stages ate yet to be met and passed by the patient before danger is over. In the mean time the hopes for a favorable turn in the case will be strengthened by the reports of the President’s buoyant spirits, unfail ing courage, strong will power, and re markable physical stamina. These qualities go a long way in aiding him in the fight for life. The opiuion of physicians seems to be that in any event it may be days, and perhaps weeks, before the case takes a decided turn. The Dignity of Labor. Now that the reboots and colleges have just precipitated their usual semi. auDual deluge of graduates upou (be community, the question ef adoptiog a career becomes a promiueot one iu very many households. Heretofore ibe cur rent appears to have set in favor of light employment—or wbat may, perhaps, be appropriately characterized * (bo useless pro'esHioos.’* The consequence is that all walks of life are over crowded except the mechani cal. Niuc-teotba of the young men who leave school are eodowoed with a fair knowledge of accounts, and of penman ship, and nearly nine-tenths of these vaiuly attempt to earn their living by the exercise of suoh faculties alone. The ooosequenoe is that our cities have beootne crowded with idle, yet de serving youog men, while the mechani cal arts are everywhere suffering for want of reoruila. A ebaoge in this uu uatural and lamentable condition of af fairs is soooer or later inevitable, and those parents and guardians who are wise in their day and generation should realize tud lose 00 time in anticipating it. When we refleot that ordinary brick layers are uow earoiog iu the cities from twenty to twootj-five dollars a week, aud that skilled labor in other mechani cal pursuits is commoosurately rewarded, it becomes a matter of marvel bow youog men oan deliberately subside into book-keepers and counter clerks, iu whiob the rate of earnings scarcely averages one-balf the amount. If it ta through an error of judgment or in deference to a prevailing custom, the sooner the mistake is corrected the better. If bcoanse of false pride or a vulgar idea (bat mechanical pursuits are less respectable or reputable than other professions, no effort should be spared to explode the fallacy. People should refleot that the draw ing era in this country is an industrial era—one in which the mechanical arts will be held in prominent requisition, and will consequently be the best re warded. The recent wonderful iooreass in the wealth of the country, in emigra tion, in railroad, tnioiog aad manufac turing enterprises, all point indisputa bly to this foot. From present appearances the last de cade of the present oeotnry will witness a development heretofore unprecedented in the world's history, and in the ranks of the ioaostrial armies destined to re claim the grant unpeopled West there will be room for'every willing arm and ready heart. Durlog that period the most effective capital a mao oan possess is the knowl edge of a mechanical trade. The doors of the temple of fortune will open quick est to the knock of a hammer. Not that the day* of the pen are over, bnt be cause, as with the yardstick, there are too many of them, and they are, per haps, less effective. The new Tichborne claimant, who almost convinced San Francisco of his honesty, turns out to be a swindler. Adventure ou Cliineoteagiie Bay. i From the Pncomoke City Record* Gazette. Last Wxfcesdsy morning a party of nine ytr.rp ladies and gentlemen started from this place to spend the day at th<; bay side Arr ivirg at their destination, and partak irg of the hofpiMity of Mr. Shivers who has ixcellent accommodations for such pur poses, they started for the bay to enjoy a tail. Fuil aiking they directed their course toward Franklin City, where they’disem bstkid to see the sights of the Worcester milium] ttrminus. After spending a short time they again took their little craft ao* 1 were soon being wafted by refreshing brazes over the waters of the Chincoteague. Every thing went as " merry as a marriage bell." So intent were they upon enjoying themselves, that they neglected to notice the heavy clouds that were collecting, and which were indicative of the fearful storm that was soon to burst upon them, however they could not fail to notice them soon, and their little baik was turned toward shore. H aid It was it done before one could aee the storm approaching with astonishing veloci ty, and making out its course by clothing the bosom of the waters in a suit of white foam. In a twinkling it struck the little boat in all its fury. Bravely did it with stand the shock for a moment, and % mo ment only, and then the sail was torn from its stays, the mast was rooted from its posi tion, the boat turned completely around and driven totally at the mercy of wind and wave. The situation was critical and piti able in the extreme. The rain and bail was pouring in torrents ; the heaven* were one mass of clouds aud the thunder aud light ning were awful to experience, the bay was roused to a fearful pitch, and every wave threatened to fill the little craft. The occu pants without any shelter were exposed to the whole, and very soon they were drench ed to the skin. The ladies by this time were in mortal terror, and every moment expect ing to be overturned, and delivered to the hungry waves which seemed waiting to de vour them. Their cries and prayers were awful to listen to, and every effort was made to encourage them. As soon as the storm bad abated enough to allow anything to be done, the pilot managed to construct a bit of sail, and in this manoer managed to direct the boat into the channel where he knew the steamer which tuns from the Island to Franklin, must pass, and very soon indeed she was seen making her way toward them. It was now the sole object of every one to try to make themselves seen and heard. Hats and shawls were thrown to the brnze, voices taised to the highest pitch, and every signal imaginable was giv en to attract the attention of the steamer.— A ray of hope shot through the bosoms of all when they realized deliverance was near, the boat came steadily on, tnd every eye was intent on its behavior. It soon came opposite to the wreck, and although incredi ble to believe the captain, Mr. Swift, steam er Widgeon, passed by without blowing a whistle or alteriog bis course one bair’s breadth, notwithstanding, he was close enough for one of the occupants to make a dvgperate grasp at the steamer as she pass ed. Words fail us to describe the brutality of such treatment. The men upon the boat looked idly from their barred windows like so many thieves gazing from their "dun geon cells," and we think no one will differ from us when we say that had they been in the aforementioned cells they would have been in a climate better suited to tbeir in describably diseased moral constitution.— They eren smiled at the party, and one reached forth bis hand iu disgusting mock ery at tbeir perilous situation. Every trace of huiaaDity seemed to be obliterated from their hearts, and they swept out of sight, as if they Imd passed a picnicking party.— They could not have mistaken the condition. They could not have mistaken the terrified ladies for fisherwomen. The mast was gone, the sail torn in shreds, the wind and rain tossing the skiff as if it were a feather, and every appearance indicated extreme peril aud distress, and yet that captain made no effort for the succor of the wreck. Was there ever a man guilty of murder, it wis he, and if there was ever a man who ought to be held up to the execration of the world, it is he. Did be think there was no extreme danger, why not give a word of en couragement? No, he was as silent as the " grave." We will not say more—every in telligent man will judge bis conduct as it should be. We cannot pass by mentioning one of the crew, a Mr. Wm. Holland, who threw a line, and used his influence with the captain in the behalf of the wrecked pat ty but to no avail. The lit tie skiff after riding the waves bravely for over an hour, was driven upon the shore of C hincoteague Island, ond the thoroughly frightened party kindly taken care ot by the proprietor of the hotel. Mr. Matthews, who, together with his wife, will be remembered by them for years to come. They left the Island abont 7.30 p. m., and arrived in Pocomoke about 12 p.m., much to the joy ot their distressed friends. With one exception all escaped any serious result, aad we arc pleased to learu that she is recovering. Evz Witskjs. [ln reference to the above statement. Capt. Swift says that at the time the boat passed his steamer the wind was blowing so heavily that he could not have stopped his boat without running the risk of her being driven ashore and partially, if not totally, lost ; also, that, had he thrown a line to the ex cursion boat, as soon as it was made fast she would have capsized. He says that at the time of their danger it was impossible for him to render the party any assistance, having all he could do to save his own boat and crew.--Eo. Messenger.] David Carey, living in Atkinson’s district, about 3 miles from Fruit land, was caught in the storm Wednesday afternoon of last week, and while run ning against the wind toward his house, fell dead. The great exertion of breast ing such a wind is supposed to have brought on an attack of heart disease. Politics promise to be lively; and there will be no trouble about having camp meetings, paying off old debts on churches, building new churches and a general revival of religion. j PENINSULAR ITEMS. CONDENSED FROM OUR EXCHANGES. —Mr Jacob Tome, of Cecil county, is 71 years of sge, though be hardly looks as (hough he was 60. Capt. Alfred C. Williams, ooe of the most valuable citizens ol Cecil ooun ■ ty, died last week. { —John Gross, a Washington saloon , keeper, was drowned last week near Chesapeake City. Fifty-eight former Pennsylvanians assisted at a barn raisiog io Caroline county not long ago. —The wife of Col F. J. Henry, of Cambridge, Md , died suddenly a few days ago. —The eleotion of officers of the Den ton National Hank will take place Julv 19. Mrs. Mollie Janies, residing in Aocoioao oounty, and who is about 80 years of sge, has 116 obildren and graodohildreo living. —John T. Taylor has taken eherge of the telegraph offioe at Harbesoo, and David Djnovan has been made operator and ticket agent at the Rehobotb depot. Mr. Augustus Parker, Drummond town, is having built an elegant new dwelling house in that town, to be ready for occupancy by the beginning of winter. —The Commissioners for Somerset county have d-olared the levy for 1881. Last year the State and county tax Was one hundred centa on thu SIOO, this year it has been reduced to 96 ocots on the SIOO. —Mrs. Deborah Kersey, the mother of Mr. Tbos. J Kersey, of Hay Hun dred, Talbot oouoty, is now in her 83d year, and has never used glasses. Her eyesight is still good enough for her to do needlework. —Court will eonvene at Geargetowo on the 18th of July. It will be remem bered that the April term was postpon ed on scoount of the small-pox io Balti more hundred. That disease having disappeared from that section. Court will meet as above stated. —The funeral of the late John Bryan and hie wife, of Keot county, took plaoc on Monday last. The former died on the 24th and the latter on the 26th ultimo, and they were interred side by side in tbe same grave. Both were io the 75th year of their age. —The Peninsula Enterprise is the name of a weekly paper, the publication of wbiob has been commenced at Aoco mao C. 11.. Va. It is Democratic io politics, believiog, in its own language, “tbe party which rescued Virginia from the thraldom of radicalism io 1869 to be tbe safest custodian of ber interests now.” A Monument to the memory of Rev. Wm. I Baine has been erected at the bead of bis grave in tbe M E. Cburoh yard of this plaoe, by his num erous friends io the couoty, Mr. Baine was a member of the Wilmington M E. Conference, and died in Pocomoke City on tbe 13tb of May, 1880.—Prin cess Aooa Herald. —A pistol in tbe bands of Anne Sim mons. daughter of Samuel Simmons, of Ceoil county, was accidentally discharg ed, tbe ball striking her five-year-old brother who was standing near. It en tered just below tbe cheek bone, sod slaocing downward fractured the lower jaw bone and lodged in the neck. Dr. Ellis, who dressed tbe wound, failed to End tbe ball after muoh probing. —During the squall on the 29tb ulf., two boats from Deal’s Island were swamped in Hooper’s Straits aod their crews drowned, names unknown. Also Captain Stewart Simmons’ boat, of Hooper’s Island, was upset and bis two sons drowned before bis eyes. Tbe storm is eaid to have been tbe severest ever known io that sectioo. Varions damage was done to property io the vioinity of Fishing Bay and Hoopor’s Straits " —Sunday afternoon there occurred io Blackbird hundred, in the vicinity of Taylor's bridge, ooe of tbe most ooid blooded murders that has oocurred io that region for a long time. A colored woman, it seems, left tbe neighborhood not long siooe to Uko obsrge of aoottage for Mrs. Stidham. atOooan Grove, leav ing her child, about 9 years old, io charge of some parties ltviog near by, Oo tbe Sunday afternoon io question tbe little child was playing io the front yard with a knife, when a worthless oharso tor, who lived around tbe bouse, com manded her to bring it to him, saying '‘ootne briog it quiok, if you don’t I’ll shoot you ’’ The obild immediately jumped up. aod was hastening with the knife towards the door, io obedience to his order, wheo, without sayiog a word, be took a gun dowo from above tbe mantel, aod aiming at her, as she was only a few feet off. shot her dead. She f-11 where she stood without a groao. Tbe mao gave bitmeif up, aod Coroner YVeldio was telegraphed to. In answer be sent a telegram requesting Mr YV. W. Lyoaru to empanel a jury aod investi gate tbe oase. The fellow, in giving himself up, said he didn't ioteod to shoot, but only meant to frighten tbe child. This makes another to the al ready unusual number of oapital esses that will oome before the fall term of the New Castle court Wilmington News. Women that have been pronounced incurable by the best physicians in the country, have been completely cured of female weakness by the use of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Send to Mrs. Lydia E Pinkham, 233 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass., for pamphlets. J2-2L 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 1878 and 1879, that un less such taxes are paid at once he shall proceed to levy upon and sell all prop erties upon which said taxes are not paid. LEVIN J. HOUSTON, i Feb. s*’Bi. Collector, ! POCOMOKE CITY JOTTIN^. (Record and Gazette.) The High School Commoneemeet was held 00 last Thursday evening, and ae usual attracted an immeoee audience. Tbe pngramme was fully aod very creditably gooe through with. Our space prevents a very extended OOtioe. The children xll evinced talent aid training. We may be excused for ana booing particularly “The Salutatory," by Miss Mauoic Townsend; ‘'Reverie in Church," by Miss Ella Silvertboro; “The New Cburoh Organ," by Misa Lizzie Hilliard; “ The Tran Scholar," by Mr. Corbin Hargis; “Wolaaf sad Cromwell,*' by Meeara. Willis Boblit zeli, and Bam Lloyd ; t “ School History," by Miss Florenoe Coaton ; and tbs Val ediotory, by Misa Annie Couneil, were a fitting close to tbe iotereetisg cere monies. Went of apses siooe prevents an extended notice of ell of tbs exereieee. Pritee were swarded to Mr. Willis Hoblitxell and Miasaa Mollis Lankford sod Beulah Merrill; tbs Presentation speech being mads by tbs Rev. James Conway. A feature of tbe evening wee a basket full of exousea exhibited bj Dr. Handy, numbering 1500 or mors. These he atyled tbe “ old friends'* of tbs audience and spoke of them io euob u way that we think those who were moat proficient io writiog them would have liked to have been sxoused. —Mr. Ephraim Stevens baa s eurioei- the shape of a whits f<|oirrel. It has ygbt weak eyes and ia evidently an albipo, It was eaught in the woods new this plaoe. —On last Wednesday afternoon Mr, Ulysses Boboolfield lost three yearling com by ligbtoing. They were nil to gether and it ia supposed were ell killed by tbe same bolt. —The school of Mis* Minnie Freemen at Merrill's School House gave e very creditable exhibition on last Thursday evenieg. —Died.—On last Sunday evenieg. of congestive fever, an iofaot eon of Mr. Henry Young, aged about 8 months. —Mr. Lewie Young now oarries the mail to Temperanoeville. Passengers and parcels will be carried at low rates. Gciteau ia neither a Southern man, nor e Democrat. He is 00 fool, as might have been supposed at first. He is one of tbe vilest characters that bag ever disgraced tbe political stamp. As a speaker io the last campaign he is said to have been an aotive worker in favor of the election of Garfield end Arthur. That be was a hired adveeate there is little doubt; aod no doubt at ell that be expected heavy pay in the shape of offioe. Wherever be has been bo eppeete to have left a bad name end from dis honest acts become notorious as e knave. Re waa tbe tool of the “Stalwarts," end rt flection upon bis former btd conduct may bave caused him to attempt tbe dreadful aot of which be alone memo guilty, sod for which no puoisbmeot seems severe enough. It ia so horri ble that even tbe thought of a trial of suoh a character seems revolting. In tbe pulpit as well as in tbe press Guiteau baa been pronounced by some as S'iDe and others as insane. There wea so muoh “ method in bis madoess," that it is impossible to arrive at any de finite conclusion ae to the man's condi tion But whether eane or iosaoe he is a disgrace to his race and not fit to live, and yet less fit to die. Ir tbe recording angel undertook to mark tbe verdiot on Saturday's miser able tragedy be would not fiud a house hold io all tbe laud where the prayer of the people does not go up for the re covery of the President. This ia tbeim tueaeureable balm to the nation’s grief and tbe promise that such inexplicable offeoses may never again come upon e gu'ltless people. From press aod peo ple, from homestead aod mart, from men io station and men in privacy, from the pulpit and tbe workahop, tbe seme testimuoy ia seut out to prove that as sassination baa 00 plaea ia tht oooduot of a government of tbe people by the people. Tbe forbeereoee with wrneg which the nation showed in 1876 is con firmed end ennobled by tbe single votes of horror with wbiob it responds to the crime of 1881, Should Vice-President Arthur be come President he would be able to ex eroiaa ell the authority of tbe Exeoutive offieer; aod while the Senate ia oot io session be could suspend any officer ap pointed (Vf bis predecessor end would bave authority to make any removal aod any Cabinet ohanges that he might deem proper. Within twenty days after tbe Senate meets he would be required to notify the Senate of suoh suspensions aod give bis reasons therefor, but the word *' cause," as a condition precedent to a suspension or removal is generally interpreted to mean any reason that the President may choose to name. Now tbat tbe season for evening fruits, etc., is coming ou, an exchange throws out a hint to housekeepers that will be of use. All have, no doubt, experiooo ei tbe annoyance of paetiog labels on liu eans and finding that thy will fail off after becoming dry. To overcome this, take a sponge saturated with maria tio acid aod rub over the tin where tbe label is to be plaoed, and qso gum trt gacauth paate. It ia the prayer of tbe whole people that the President who has been sttiok en dowo by tbe blow of the most wink ed of meo, may be reetored to health and be enabled with greater oonfideeee to oooduot tbe Exeoutive business in the interests of honesty tod truth, for through bis attempt to do so it ia dear ly shown be bad scoured the eoofidenee of tbe people. Ir bu'baods are out late of nigble about thia time, their wives will, ef course understand that they have beta taking observations of the comet through a glass. Brown’s Iron Bitters strengthen and build up the system. A trial will con ! vince.