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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07
Rcnublican County Convention.

The Republican Convention OF this
County, met at the Court House, in
Frederick, on Saturday, the 3Oth Of
September, and elected UPTON
BuuRMAN, Esq, of jackson District
President; Capt. Henry Baker, Vice
President and appointed Maj. 0. A.
Horner, J. S. L. Rhoderick, of the
Liberty Banner, and Lott Hartsock'
Secretaries. After several ballotings,
the following ticket was placed in
nomination d..
For Seuator.-Dr. Lewis II. Steiner.
For House of Delegates-Lycurgus
N. Phillips, Charles f. Rove, Theodore
G. Delaplane, Charles w. Miller and
Jonathan Routzahn. -.
For Counw OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Crawford, Charles Hooper,, Joshua
Albaugh, John W. Staup and Joseph
Cronise.
For Ju1ges of the O,pha"s' Court.
William J. Black, George w.
Dudderar and Howard G, Maynard
For .Stute's 1ittormcy.-Milton &.
Urner.
For !SAsy!d.:-Robert Lease.
For Surryor.-John S. Ramsburg
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

BREAKING GRoUND.-Mr. J. L.
Parr, Assistant Engineer Of the w.
NJ. Railroad, under orders from
Chief Osborn, on Wednesday last laid
off the ground necessary for the con-
struction of wharves for the use of the
company in the transhipment of coal
from boat to car, on the canal front
between the upper basin and the
Steam Saw Mill. President Clark
Immediately put force of hands at
work breaking ground in order to
prepare for the work which can only
be done when the water is drawn from
the canal. This is gratifying move
ment, and we accept it as an earnest
of what is coming surely if slowly.
Wtll1omsport Pilot.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07
SlHAI.-Thcre is nothing so striking

SlSAI.-'rhcre is nothing so striking
in the region Of Mount Sinai, as the
death-likc silence which prevails
there. The trickling Of brooks, the
fall Of waters, the waving of trees,
the hum of voices and insects are I'M
known. From the highest point of
RaS Sasafrh to the lowest peak, a
distance Of about sixty feet, the page
Of a book, distinctly but not loudly
read, is perfectly audible. Mysterious
noises are sometimes heard, but they
are SUPPOSED to proceed from the rush
Of sand down the mountain side-sand
here playing the same part as the
waters and SHOWS of the North.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07
shooting Case in Frederick County.

FNEpEEIrK, Nd. Oct DIR.
Jacob Thomas. a wcll-known citizen,
residing near Adamstown, twelve
miles from Frederick, shot with a
pistol this morning a Young farmer
named John l.. Rrlt, also vel known.
Tn" ball passed through Belts lungs,
near the heart, and it is believed will
he fatal. He is reported dying this
evening, DR.. Thomas came to town
to-day and surrendered himself to
Squire English, who released him on
81 600 bal, but with the understand
ing hr will hr rearrested and held for
the grand jury if Belt dies. The
atlray grew out Of an old grudge.-
Thomas alleges self defense.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07
ssys This County is 80 cvcnl

ks~ This County is 80 evenly
balanced in political sentiment
between the Republican and Demo
cratic parties, that nomination Is
not equivalent to an election. 1t will
require hard cutting and whipping
for the "inside track and long
pull, and something more for the
winning poll. We bet our money
on the Bobtail nag, who'll bet nro'l
the bay %
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

Ne" The rottenness and corruption
existing among the Democratic rulers
of Tammanv Hall, New York, has
we'll nigh bankrupted that city and
the folly, extravaganza and political
depravity of the Republican rulers Of
Philadelphia has overwhelmed that
city with debt. The Girard benefac-
ton is squandered and the poor
children are crying for bread. The
taxpayers of both parties in both
cities are crying for It" Reform ="
" Reform
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07
RI RI r. + A | e .

The Frederick County Fair, near
Frederick City, commences next
Tuesday, and will continue four days.
In addition to other attractions, the
Hon. HORACE GREELEY, the dis
tinguished editor of the New York
Trtbuue, Philosopher and Agricul-
turist, one of the fathers of the Wing
and Republican parties, will address
the people on the topics of the day
Go and hear him.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

re'a,. In reply to question put by Mr..
Mat. +. Maury, Of the Washington
Observatory, at Il Literary Saloon, at
Paris, France, some years ago, "Mav
| be permitted to ask of what nation
was your father?' Alexandra Dumas.
fills, he great Novelist said his Father
was Il Negro, his Grandfather was a
Monkey, and his Great Grandfather
was an Ourang-Outang Any more
questions to ask p inquired the great
Novel writer, little piqued. Maury
was about to slope, but Dumas caught
him by the butlon-hole of his coat,
and continued Sire, | uLd rstald
you are scientific man, AID as YOU
wish perhaps to investigate the Eth
nologv, Genealogy and History Of the
Human Race, permit me tell YOU for
your information, that | don cast
pearls before swine; but whenever
You assemble Convention Of the en-
lightened men of the world, | will
prove to your and their satisfaction
that Adam and Eve were colorel. "
Baron Won Humboldt said Dumas was
one of the greatest and most learned
men in Europe
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

sas- Dr. Franklin said to preserve
the independence of the press he
could live on sawdust pudding. 10
preserve the independence of the
CLARION, we can, if necessary, live
on bread and water. We have lived
on shorter diet than that before
to-day.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07
Glorious News.

We are happy to announce that Mr.
John Lyons, Contractor, has finished
his job of getting through the Rocky
gorge Of the Mountain Summit. He
handed over this work complete for
the tracklayers on last Wednesday,
when President Bokee, who was
present, paid off the workmen, and
they were discharged. Mr.. Placide
and his army Of tracklayers will now
60 ahead with great celebrity in put
ting the ties and rails firmly down
and soon have the w. NJ. r. R. in
running order to Smithsburg and
Hagerstown. This great work will
soon be completed, and the announce
mcnt Of the fact will create. q new
impulse to business all along the line
of the road. Heads up, and we will
soon clasp the citizens Of Hagerstown
and Washington county in fraternal
embrace.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

The Philadelphia Public Lcd9rr,
one of the largest circulated Day
PAYERS in Pennsylvania or the United
States, and one Of the most prosper
Gus papers also, edited by Georg" W.
chi,ls, lashes with a scorpions wb;I
the rascally officers and public plum
drrcrs of that ely.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

BY" The completion Of the Branch
Railroad to Emmitsburg will be a
good thing. 1t will not injure
Mechanicstown in the least; when the
w. N. r. r. is completed to Hagers-
town and the coal fields of the
Allcgany Mountains, this place will
spring forth with great vigor and
ne 7ness of life. Her growth will be
like that of a young giant.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

CoSTRAcrs ADMINISTRATIVE Com
missioners Of Carroll and Howard
counties met in Baltimore on Mon
dav, the 25th ullim", to award con
tracts for building two bridges over
the Patapsro River. The one at
Sykcsville was awarded to Moses
Andcrs, Of Frederick county, at 1898;
the other at Marriottsville to La
favettc Banc. of this county, at $645.
Westminster .4drocutt.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

Mr.. EDITOR Please announce in
your paper, that the Democrats of
the Emmitsburg and Creagerstown
Districts, will to-day, through their
Delegates to the Democratic County
Convention, present the name of
DAVID S. FIROR, Esq, as a can
didate for nomination as one of the
County Commissioners Of Frederick
county. Mr.. Firor is an able, intel
ligent, honest, practical farmer and
business man--economical and frugal
in his habits and tastes. He would
make a judicious Commissioner.
MANY DEMOCRATS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

rfa~ The great political battle he
tween the Republicans and Democrat
takes place in the States Of PrnnSyl-
wanna and Ohio on next. Tuesday.
The result will have much to do IN
settling the status Of the next Prr>I,
DENTAL election
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

aey" The Chambersburg ladies have
lately made a raid upon llagerstown.
Wait until the Railroad is finished,
and the Mechanicstown, Emmitsburg
and mountain ladies will take your
town by storm.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

Hrsy. As soon as the nominations
for the Senate and House of Dele
gates are completed the people of this
end of the County, seriously intent
upon the erection of, the new county
of Catoctin, will take such action in
the premises as will result in carry
ing out their wishes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

ID- Stick to the party, say the
organs and mouthpleces Of faction
and incompetcncv; stand fast Fjy the
right, the Constitution, God and your
country, say the tax-paving people.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07
In presenting the name of WIN. t

In presenting the name of WIN. H.
Boteler, of Petersville District, as a
candidate for Sheriff, the Democrats
have made choice Of a strong and
available candidate. The Republicans
will have TO work hard to beat him.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

Iay- The people of Frederick
County will no longer suffer them
selves to be hulliel and dragooned
into supporting unworthy and unfit
men for official trust, simply because
they are placed on " Regular noni-
mated tickets.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

~" Col. FRANK b. CAlsLIN, Of the
CITY Hotel, Frederick, is making extensive
arrangements for the purpose Of accomoda-
ting the vast throng of people who will be
present at the Frederick County Cattle
SHOW, to hear Horace Greeley speak. lie
has lately engaged the Norris property, op-
positc the CITY Hotel, for that purpose
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

Salmon =. Chase or b. Graft
Brown could beat Gen. Grant for the
Presidency. Hancock, Adams Pen
IIcton. Hendricks, nor none Of the
tribe Of "OId Hunkers' can reach
INN HIth fort, foot y"lo.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

The horn of a Patagonian OK has
been forwarded to Baltimore. 1t is
sixty-fve inches long, seventeen inches
in circumference at the base, and will
hold seven quarts.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

IN" A woman hanger who never
killed a man nor woman either, can
never reach the Presidency
Instructive humanity shudderS at the
idea.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

nea- The completion of the W. NJ.
r. r. will double the value of every
acre Of ground in Harbaugh's Valley
and Hauvers District.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

Ess" 1t was a sud mistake in the
Republicans of this County i'll not
putting Union soldier on their
ticket. Sunshine patriots arc not
always the safest and best councillors
nor are they the strongest candidates
with the voting masses.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

lay- The man who said the CLARION
had no influence is politically buried
out of sight. We never attempt to
pierce a dead fly with a bodkin.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

neas Notwithstanding the mis-
carriage of President Grant to attend
the Carroll County Fair, it has
proved great success.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

lay" Henry Clay said it was a dan
gerous business for man to quarrel
with editors. If he had not quar-
relied with Amos Kendall, editor Of
the Argus Of Western America he
would have been President of the
United States.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07
The Rochester On. W correspon-

The Rochester On. W correspon-
dent of the Cleveland (Ohio) Leader,
says Frederick Douglass, the distin-
guished colored mans advocate, is
not negro. White mans blood
runs in his veins. He is the son of
a distinguished Ex-Governor of Mary
land, and was born in Talbot county.
He was raised, educated and petted
in the family of one of his fathers
friends, and is blood relation of
some of the first families of Talbot
and Queen Anne's counties. Can
this be? If SO, strange things are
coming to pass.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

Queen Victoria is pronounced by
Ben Disraeli, member of Parliament
physically and mentally incapacitated
from reigning any longer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

The Knight Telnplar procession IN
Baltimore on Thursday of last week
was a grand affair. There were over
six thousand knights in line, (repr,c-
senting almost every State IN tAe
Union), and about folty bands OF
music. Baltimore was crowd, d to 'ls
utmost.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

All the independent papers of the
country--N. Y. Herald and Sun, Phil
adelphia Ledger, Baltimore sun, Gin
cinnati CONNER ,ial, ETC., charge fol
the insertion Of political notices.
from this time forward ", shall d,
the same.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

pea- Baltimore City is great
place for all kinds of Conventions,
Political, Commercial, Religious,
Masonic. Scientific, Agricultural,
Civil and Military.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07
In- In presenting the names

Ia In presenting the names OF
Charles W. Miller Esq. of Frederick
as candidate for the House Of Dele
gates, and Vim. ]. Black, Esq. of this
town, for one of the Judges Of the Or
phans' Court, the Republican party
have selected two strong and able
mon
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

rn.. We have received beautiful
letter from a lady on the cultivation
Of flowers. We will try and publish
it next week.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

sD- The friends of Robert Lease,
E~l Republican candidate for Sheriff
in townsville District, say they will
give him 100 majority in that District.
If they can do that they will do well.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

1t is said that Mr.. Vim. II. Botoler,
Democratic nominee for Sheriff, is
very popular down alowsside Of tn"
old Merryland Tract, and will poll a
heavy vote in that locality.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

By The first speech that the Hon.
VIM. Pihlshey made in the House Of
Delegates of Maryland was for the
U7,olition Of African seryltudc.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

strangers, unacquainted with the
streets, who arrive by the cars on the
evening train, and wish to stop here
3.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

ny" There will be tremendous
rush to the Cattle Show to hear
Greeley speak.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

Popular men. Persons wIo attend
to their own business, and let others
alone. The" say VIM J. Black is one
OF that stripe.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

nea,. The result of the recent town
elections in Connecticut show large
Republican gains.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

ler- The election in this State and
county takes place ON Tuesday, the
eth day Of Novcmbcr--one month
from TODAY.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

rea- Whatever Midas touched turn
ed into gold, In these days touch a
man with gold, and he will turn into
anything.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

When Il man has no design but to
speak plain truth, he may say a great
deal IN Il very narrow compass.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

Illinois claims the champion sun
flower, measuring five feet in circum-
ference.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

By" The political contest IN this
county will be short and sweet.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

Ess~ This District tan poll 800
votes, and the turn out will be pretty
general.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

pa- Both political parties in this
State and County have got their
tickets in the field. A fair race, and
the devil take the hindmost, say We.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07
Tire Carnival.

The Carnival to be given at tn"
Ere lerick Cattle Show promises to b"
u rich and unique affair. The veteran
editor of the Mry'a"d Hru/d, Mr..
$. l.. Gouverneur, and Mr.. Steiner
Schlcy appear to be at the head o:
the "Fandango,' and as they are
admirable judges of fautastical
humorS, luilks. and quiddi.ies, and
have secured the services Of the great
custumrr. Monkey. from Washington
City, We apprchrnd it will be a
splendid exhibition Of the grotcSque,
burlc,que and merry making such as
has never been witnessed in old
Frederick before. II will be Il "bullv
day" for the quaint old city. All
the "world and the rest of mankind"
will be present to witness the Show,
which will eclipse all the Circllses,
Shows, PhantaSmagoricS. Balloon
Asrrntionists, and every thing odd
and comical that has been observed
there for Il hundred wears or more
All the people of Mechancstown,
Emmitsburg District, Saiilh.>ville
and the mountain region and half the
people of Carroll county will 90 to
see it. Bully for the Carnival ,
sess- The unanimitv with which
the people Of Baltimore agreed upon
the support and nomination of
WILLIAM PlNKNEY WHITE, as their
candidate for Governor, is a proof
that he has strong hold upon the
popular will and that the people of
the Monumental City, proud of the
historic memory Of WILLIAM
PISKNEy, will mark their estimation
of VIM, Pinkney Whyte, the grand
son of an illustrous sire, by rallying
en- masse, to the support of one of the
purest men of the age. In an
nouncing his determination that the
logic of events would shape the
course of his administration, Mr..
Whyte has accepted a Republican
axiom, of bowling to the will and
majesty of the people. He will 60
out of Baltimore City with $4,000
majority.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

Another Convention. Of the sam"
party, meets to-day at Frederick, to
complete the ticket, by nominating
candidates for State Senator, House
Of Delegates, County Commissioners
and County Surveyor.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

sw" In the coming political fight
in this County, the longest pole knocks
down the persimmons.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

John Need withdrew on the llth
ballot, and Mr.. Botc.cv was nominated
Oh the ninth.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1871-10-07

For .Meyif.-Robert Lease.
For Suryryor.-John S. Ramsburg
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-09
The Grand Row at Albany.

The fstic art asserts itself all round the
line. Even the classic Assembly Chamber in
Albany, where peace and wisdom make their
favorite abode, has been debauched by the
orgies of the prize ring. Mr.. Weed, of Clin-
ton, whose firm opposition to the more out
rageous jobs of his democratic friends has
excited the admiration of honest men of all
parties, and the Ire Of the rufianly portion of
the majority in the Assembly, was brutally
attacked and beaten by Jim Irving in the As
semby Hall on Friday evening. Weed has
been under a ban for some TIM, because OF
his earnest and honest opposition to various
measures. He has certainly displayed bold
ness that deserves ecognition-bodness not
for daring the personal assaults Of Individual
mcnhers, but for facing the political death
that the democratic majority Is likely to
record him. He has been grand old
stumbling block Ia the wy of jobbery, and
we hope that the democratic ring will not be
able to grub Weed up.
If such assaults as this that Jim Irving made
upon Weed, and that which Carrot Davis and
his eye and the other with his tolgue-are per-
missiblc in our legislative halls, why should the
police authorities busy themselves to qiell the
proposed Mace-Coburn fight? The latter is to
be conducted according to the accepted rules of
the ring. The two men are 10 have no mean
advantage Of weight or muscle, nor are they
allowed to strike below the bet. Jim Irving
Is man OF war; and 80 took unfair advantage
OF Weed, who is man of peace. Butler,
with his terrible eye and cutting tongue, took
mean advantage of Mr.. Davis, who has no
eye to speak Of and no tongue formidable for
anything but its length. These two--Butler
and Irving-struck below The belt, speaking
metaphorically. They took unfair advantage
OF their opponents and struck foul blows.
Neither OF them would be tolerated in the
prize ring nor anywhere else outside of Con
gress and the Legislature. We ady.s. the
police, therefore, to cease their tracking Of
Mace and Coburn and TO further the pooi
work OF training our brutal Legislators to a
knowledge Of fair play by making arrange
ments for Coburn and Mace to fight their
match on the aJorJ Of tie Assembly Chamber.