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The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-09-10

A woman Of the town com mittsd suicide
a. rarksr's Landing, yesterday, by drown
log herself In the Allegheny River.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-09-10
For Sale

For Sale
$4,000 to 20, 900 feet OF SECONDHAND
TUBING, Of from rs TO IS cte per fool.
The Tubing 10 IN FIRST class order and ali
ready fitted.
April IS. IT, II. H. WARNER,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-09-10
School Books,

A complete stock Of School Books ueedsa
ct the Public School cAu be found A. tbs
POST OFFICE NEWS ROOM,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-09-10
Local Notices.
CIGARS.

Lovsrs Of good cigars will fud several On,
tffsly Dsw beands, vsr before iuiroduc.a %
10 this place, st the Post Office News Rom
They are warranted pure Havanss.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-09-10

GREELEY HATS at tho JAMES
TOWN CLOTHING STORE.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-09-10

The steamships CaIsbris, :Weiser, Greece,
Oceanic and Vile de Paris sailed for Europe
on Saturday, taking $l65, 900 in specis.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-09-10

A Republican pole raisiug is the ssnsa
tlon ct Shambnrg, TODAY,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-09-10

The rig OF the new well 10 the Antwerp
district, owoed by our towusmeu, Messrs.
Irwin and Payne, was burned on Monday
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-09-10

For Pure Wines warranted a such BY tho
Brotherhood Of Broeton 60 to GAFFNEYS.
GRANT HATS at tue JAMESTOWN
CLOTHING STORE.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-09-10

HATS AND GAPS In great variety and
10 oil styles, just received BY express from
New York, ct the JAMESTOWN CLOTH
ING STORE. Call and look at them.
August l2-ts
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-09-10

Days DoinRs, New Varieties, New Yo,h
Clipper, Wilk's Spirit, and slI sporting ps-
peSs at the POST OFFICE NEWSROtjM
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-09-10

The Victor Brand Of eigsrs st the Po..
Office News Room. "'
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-09-10
Gafney seils:Lager

For Sale or Rent
A desirable residence located on tbs Ee-
bert Farm. short distance from town. 70
particulars apply to -
Petroleum Centre, June IA, 1872.
jl4-tf.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-09-10

GOLDEN TREASURE cissn .t N.
Post Office Nsws Room. Som,hios entirely
new.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-09-10

The steamer Adriatic, from Liverpool, Or
rived at New York yesterday.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1872-09-10

~ Highly favored, ice cool Soda Water
st lhe Post Office Newsroom. Try 1t.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27


Now is the tim" to trim grape vines.
Now while the vines lay dormant in
the snow and cold air is the very time
to clear away the brush and weeds
and twigs which cucumber the fruit
full stems Trim now, and don't wait
until the sap begins to run.
ssy" The Agricultural Society Of
Carroll county has selected the las.
day Of September, and the first five
days of October, for holding its Fair
this year, We trust no other Society
in Maryland will select the same
DAYS, SO as to come in conflict with
the above appointment.
FARM SoLD.-Mr. Andrew ]. OhIer
has sold his farm near this place, con-
tanning 10 acres of land, to Mr., John
Flohr for the sum of 81, 100.
New YORK TRIBUNE ALMANAC for
1872 valuable publication, contain
ing vast amount Of political,agricuI-
tural, statistical and miscellaneous
information, is now published and for
sale ut all the principal look stores
Of the county. Price, 20 cents.
| u.s. AS happy illustration of the
progress of American ideas it may be
stated that a London paper announces
that arrangements have been made to
run Pullman Palace Cars on English
Rail Ways. Verify, the world does
move.
SUDDEN DEATH between five and
six o'clock on Friday evening last Miss
Phoebe Miner, living with Mrs. jas
tice Dunot, was found dead in her
room When her room was entered
at the time above indicted she VAS
sitting in her chair to all appearances
asleep, but life was discovered to he
extinct She was afflicted with heart
disease, which CAUSED her death. On
the following day her remains We're in
TERED in the Reformed graveyard.
She was about - Years Of age
FEr'er!ch E,nminet.
DEATH or Mrs. BOONE 1t becomes
our painful duty to record the death
Of this lady, who died on "Wednesday
last, at the residence of her son, DR..
birmingham Boone, near Buckevstown.
in the S5th year Of herage Deceased
resided in this city many years, and
enjoyed the esteem of large circle Of
friends and acquaintance. Her flu
neral took place on last Friday morn
ing, when her remains were inferred
in the Catholic graveyard, their final
resting pIacc--Irc2,rtch E.rawt'nr,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27

DEAR EplroK As there appears
to bp quite an excitement about Your
place concerning the New County, |
Thought THAT | would merely give
few words ON the subject. Nov W.
are always willing and anxioHss to help
to DO our share III anything that Is for
the interest Of our people IN this end
of the County; but before W. give You
our assistance, we would like to know
whether it is to our interest or not;
that is, | mean whether it will be- to
the interest Of TING end Of the County,
or whether it will he detrimental to
our interest in common. If YOU Will
show rs that YOU can get the number
Of square miles necessary to form u
New County without infringing too
much on some other county, and that
by forming this New County we will
AS people be benefited; then We are
with YOU with all our might and
strength; but until you show us that
such is the case, we surely will do
nothing. We would be glad to hear
from you concerning this matter.
A CITIZEN.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27
TT for Tat.

A correspondent at Frederick in
forms lis that considerable interest is
leIt there in regard to recent move,
ments OF political parties. The repub
leans having turned out all the old in
"cumbeHts of the almshouse and Direc-
tors of the Frederick and Pennsylva,
MIA Line Railroad, because they were
Democrats, and put in ardent Repub-
licans, the Democratic Governor,it is
now said, as a set off to this mode of
procedure will turn out all the Repub-
leans at the head of the Deaf and
Dumb Asylum, and put i'll their place
members of the fierce Democracy, y
thus making the charitable and Ely
mosenary institutions of the county
and state, the football of partisan ma
Lightly. One wrong bcsets another,
thus proving that party is the mad
ness Of the many for the benefit Of the
few,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27
Mrs. Wharton Acquitted.

The trial Of Mrs. Ellen &. Wharton, on
u charge of poisoning Gen. ketrhum
which took place at Annapolis, occupying
the time of Court for about 40 days, at an
expense to the State OF some $50 eco OF
$4,000, terminated on last Wednesday
right by the Jury coming into Court
Thursday morning,and rendering verdict
of Not entity The Governor now should
enter noNe prosrQ"i in the trial for the
murder of Van Ness. and thus save eX
pcnse to the State, for it is certain she viii
be acquitted
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27
Jlnuarv T.. Is


We saw in the Clarion, few weeks
ago. . na,nt~5iNen to our little place.
1t read in this wise That Rocky
kii4" is Il spanking little place. Wa
as community would like that word
explained. and then we viii Try in
our ignorance to defend the place ~
well as we can. We DO not prctrAl
to call this place a city; but we do
contend for our rights and privileges,
md that we have as good chance
ior business; and probably do as much
business as some Of our little villages
that aspire to be 4 county seat
Therefore give us the meaning Of the
word spa"&tn2, 50 that We become en-
Iightened on the subject and oblige
this community.
A LOCKER on.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27
Our isnilroad.


Mr.. Placdc, and his army Of tracklay"rS
recommended operations on the W. NJ. L.
II. on last Wednesday morning, and are
now busily engaged in putting down the
tie-, rails and plates from Smjthsbure e"
route to lIngrrstown, which latter place
thcv expect to reach and haVc the cars in
running order by the lst Of April. Hence
forward a new era dawnS upon this iEpor
tani ENTERPRISE Thanks to the cnligMcn-
ed librrality Of tic people of Baltimore, all
those difficulties at the Western end of tn"
line which have hithcrto impcacd lis con-
Slruc,ion to llagrrstown and "illiam,po"l,
will now disappear The President of the
road, Hon. JAMES l.. McLANE, and the
Board Of Directors will promptly display
their wisdom and well known public spirit,
in seeing that the Ordinance which passed
| both branches Of the City Council of l'alti-
more, with such apparent unanimity, APP
propriatins the necessary sum OF money to
carry forward the great work, will receive
the sanction of the Legislature and the
people. When the road reaches Williams
port, sometime during the summer We
hope, it will tap the Canal at that point
and receive its argosics of coal, lumber and
other traffic which will give stimulus tc
many important enterprises in contempa
ton, cheaper coal to the consumer, ant
every way benefit the citizens of Western
Maryland, Southern Pennsylvania ant
Baltimore City.
The officers of the road from the Presi
dent down are energetic men and will sool
make the ROAD Il paying institution.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27
rA- The Editors of the iWo West

1eA- he EtltOrS OF the lNO W est
minister papers, the Scsi''nel and At.
rocate, appear to be opposed to the
erection Of the New County of Catoc.
tin, and think the measure will never
be accomplished. We remember tt
! have heard that sama sort of tune
sung in certain quarters, when Carroll
was struggling for existence as a New
County, When the people of West,
minister and ad AGENT parts were told
that they were too poor to build q
Court House, and that the Taxes
would swallow them up, they laughed
at the idea. After fighting for years
to put down the cry about High
Taxes, Cant build the Court House,
etc, it is rather late in the day for
their "Organs' to raise that issue,
which they frowned down,agalnst the
admission Of the New County Of Ca
toctin.
| AS to the Constitutional objections
they will vanish like thin air. We
are entirely willing to leave to the
good sense and wisdom of the General
Assembly of Maryland the facts in
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27

Miss KAYE s. ANTON has a lecture
on "Wl IN to marry" Here are her
conclusions, which we print as an
original and rather "nirc advertise.
ment First to men "Marry 3 largo
woman, one who wears at least =
No 5 shoe, marry a healthy widow
with healthy children, rather than ;
Young girl. for she has the advantage
Of experience but best Of ALL marry
an old maid, though sine j. difficult o
access 70 women; Marry a heal
thy man, round like q pumpkin; bn
don't marry a gossippy man (nhl"ss ne
isa reporter or editor, who is forced
professionally to be a gossi per-, Above
all, don't marry" she said, "a drunk
ard gambler, qnaek decor, or {
defnmer Of women.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27
The One Term.

Mr.. Sumner s proposed amendment
to the Constitution, limiting the Pre-
sidental office to one term, is an i'm
portant part Of the Civil Service Re-
form. If we are to have civil office
taken out Of the hands of politicians,
and an end put to the corruption at
tending tie public service, it is of the
highest importance that we deliver
the Presidential office from the temp
tations attending the possibility of a
second term. Not only the President,
but all holding Office under him, are
tempted to bend their energies to-
ward the renewal of their lease OF
power; and as long as human nature
is what it now is, most men will Weld
to such temptations. The remedy is
easy. And we hope that Mr. Sum
uers amendment will become a part
of Tie Constitution.
One strong ground for hope Of It's
success is Jl.lS: every member of Con
gress and perhaps every member OF
Legislature, is a possible candidate
for the Presidency. and Limiting the
term to one, increase: each man 5
chances
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27
nt1s- At the request of a friend VT

atB- At the request Of friend We
publish Andrew Stewards letter OF
the subject Of the duty on Pig Iron
Mr.. Stewart is we'll known to many
of the citizens of this county, who in
wears gone by, took an active part in
the commencement and completion OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, the
Cumberland Road and the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, He is we believe
the oldest ex -mcmbcr of Congress now
living, While in Congress, where he
served for many years, he was dcYotcd-
~ attached to the fortunes of Henry
Clay, and Protection to home Indus
try. His views, therefore, are the
observation Of an experienced manu-
facturer and are worthy Of pcrusal,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27

Old widowers and old bachelors
who have no wives, We invite you to
the South Mountain, to see what q
change it will make, for an old Wild
owei to get young wife. MIR. Adam
Shank of South Mountain, II years Of
age, has married a young wife of As
Years of age; and now he has Mr.. }.
&. frlohr, a Chicago planter, painting
his house in general city stvle.--
This is tempting circumstance to
young widows and middle aged maids.
Mr.. Peter IIauver and Mr.. e. Fl. Fox,
have also hnd their houses painted by
IL painter from Chicago. South Noun
tain and especially llauyers District,
is coming out in styln.
What loa4 Rocky Ridge and Crea-
gcrstown thiNl, about giving llauvers
District a tn%a' n the pIe,ronccrnlng
the Court House,
a FRIEND.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27

tT~ Our Rocky Ridge correspondent is
rather fart and testy--as testy as Old You
ter yon Twllcr. the once famous Dutch
Governor of New York. For the meaning
of the word spanking" We refer to Web
ster's "Unahrdgcd," and if that does not
suit him, then the neg time Miss Charlotte
Cushrnqn appears at Baltimore in til" char
arter OF Lady Gay Spanhrr," We advise
Inn to visit that city and sec her performs.
lie will thea IyarD al ahopt what "spank.
INC" mean.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27

rsA- As interesting to a portion Of
our readers, we publish to-day, Mr.
Gifts Report and Survey Of the Rail.
road from Emlnlt%bnrg to Fairfield
We hope that if this road is once un-
lcrtaken, the mana gers will not suite,
it to stick in the mad like the "Tare
Worm" but complete it forthwith as
link in the chain Of intcrc9mmUni
cation,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27
nsnp Many years ago, Mr.. William

nsnp Many years ago, Mr.. William
Cost Johnson, who was considerable
of Statesman, and a liberal-minlel
politician, told Capt William 7.
Jones, Of this plac and Mr.. Michael
Slnss, of the lImmitsb1rg District,
that a New County in this end of old
Frederick county, was one of the
measures to which he could give his
cordial assent. In compliment to the
memory Of the "Catoctin Sprout, we
propose to call the New County ca
ToCTIN. 1t is a beautiful name, and
forms one of the legends of the abort
ginal tribes of Red Men who first in
habitel this neck Of the woods.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27

RELIGIOUS FREEDoM.-A significant
incident, in connection with Federal
legislation, was the opening Of the
House Of Representatives, yesterday
by prayer from Jewish Rabbi, the
Rev. Professor Abraham de Sofa, Of
Montreal, Canada. The prayer offer
ed was eloquent and beautiful, and
could have been pronounced with pro-
priety in any place Of worship
throughout the land While such
evidences Of liberality are practlced
by jew and Gentle, there is little
danger Of zealots interfering success
fully with the American idea of reli-
gious freedom. "ChnrcA and State
must remain, as they should, as far
distant from each other as the poles.
Washington Iuk1ot
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27

rn- The Glode .'2u, published at
Oakland, in Alleganv county, says that
the Hon. Francis Thomas, formerly
Governor of this State, and Eopresen-
tative in Congress for the District, and
now Collector of Internal Rev anue Tor
the 4th Congressional District of Mary
land, has gone into bankruptcy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27

The Rev. Henry Ward Rcechor
comes out in favor of dancing as an
innocent and useful exercise. David
danced before the Ark danced for Joy
as an amusing and Pleasant rastIme.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27

OrK FIEEalDE FnAND.-Thjs il the
name of u new eight-poye original and
illustrated story ANA family weekly
published by M,ssrs Waters Eberts
X Co., Chicago. Tie paper Presents a
neat and pleasing appearance, and
exhibits much taste Ia It's ma c-up.
It's contents are varied, and rich in in
tcrest and full Of Instruction. 1t con
talns Well-WrI)tcn continued stories,
sketches, pc 'ms, etc. with depart
mcnts especially devoted to the Far
mcr, the Housewife and Children.
One Of the princj paI features Of this
number is Will. NJ. Cartons great
poem, THE burning Of Chicago,
which the publishers have beautifully
illustrated. Oar f'ir,,!le Friend will
find a welcome in every family circle.
The publisher will send specimen
copy free to any address.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27

The Washington Ucro(d says that
Baltimore or ST. Louis will be select
ed for holding the National Democra-
tic Com, ftun
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27

n.y. ~ ''''A.' y" i''Nh '''h|N'>
once suid---
"Lo my fair, the morning lazy,
Peeps abroad from Wonder hill;
!, PhorbllS rises red and hazv,
Frost has stopped the village MILL
Real estate is beginning to change
hands. Spring sales open brisk.
SALE or A lIovsE AND LoT.-Mis,
Sallic lIrSson, residing near MecLan
icstown sold her house and lot u few
days ag, to Mr.. Joseph Favorite tol
$3.50.
DEATH OF JouN s. PENNELl..--
1t is with poignant sorrow that We
announce the death Of Mr.. John 5.
pennelI who departed this life on
Tuesday might, 23d Instant few mo-
menls before II o'clock, in the IS h
Year Of his age Mr.. T. had been u
sufferer for nIore than year with "
pulmonary complaint and a compile
cation Of discusses, which has t"rmina-
ted his earthly existence. He reallz-
ed his situation to the last, and died
with Il Joyous hope in a blessed i'm
mortality. Deceased was well known
in this commnni>y.huy;n4 at different
times hlIcd thep,sIIIon OF Magistrate
Election Judge and Door Keeper Of
the ilous" Of htIH1nt"a Of Maryland.
lie va. a hard Working. Industrious
man, ami Il KIND and MlrCllONatr
"''&L'""F. re '''Ero " W'"o% HIa :
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I''''N Is {, '''' 'I''""' ~ L"o''h Ms
n ,', -" " Wv ''r ~ a '''''''''F Oh !'''
I;r, borl,,l ,.,,.1 ro. him ,iu,ino hi.
I,n,.i,.l;n.ss and ,,I).vi.,nI III, nIn,.
nf ,hr l.,,L.L,l =, IT,, l..;n.' ,,l,-
orni p.,.,, a.}.,.,
Pnr%"NrS.--li yoI wish to max" a
valuable present to Your distant
friends, ~Vb,nribo for 1 rppy Of the Ca
ruCTlN CLARION, and have Us nail ii to
thrm lh"y WIii be- Z. TT thu~to hear
'''|' l. A'''7 vi ~ ''''~ 'o''"' 10
"' ''''. =
Lear f'h>n.-Anon~ th,nrI :,rury
rude. OF : ~iyty tor winch no GOOD and
sa,Iirjou, reason can an a,!,tu.,,l i, ,h.
one that prohibit. youne Ia,nr> from
EXPRESSING, una,ked their preferences
and REGARD for voting men. j}y some
to l,s-cJ.,om Of unknown orjeju
however. those wears th., ar. liyi>lbl4
hy four have from time Nv n,root the
mrmor:E OF M" r'"Nr'h not tn" con
tr'TN, been accepted from TINS rule
year i. c,, Ncar" ---..r,,,., hdia.
N -.
are at ''"','H - go '!'' .l!"''.'' ht'uS
Gentlemen acrHail,tanrr. lS12 is a
leap year there are in this place num-
'''' VI ~ - ''',' ~ :. ~ 'NJ' =, NV ~, ca
''''' '''7' ~ W ~ ''''' '';'' '','' !" Nv
o'"7 NV ,i,, ~ ,," -, ,'' ,, I,
" va 800, ~, ', '' y" ''',''' Ill., ~
rirl s-Nill MT ON "A hold face and
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27

FROM ANNAPOLIS. John W. Davis
of Baltimore city, has been elected
State Treasurer Of Maryland.
DR.. George II. Dennis, State Sena-
tor from Somerset county, was chosen
L. S. Senator. In joint meeting Of
both houses the vote stnpd--
George r. Dennis. ........Sl
Lewis II. Stcner......... ..........ll
Jacob G. Tome neutrality-suspicious.. |
Several bills relating to Frederick
city are before the Legislature.
Nothing has been done affecting this
section of the county.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27

RA1Ly,-There should be a full
turn ont at the New County meeting
at il o'clock this morning. be up
and doing.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

DEATH OF SAMUEL knODEs.--Mr
Samuel Rhodes, a. well-kuown citizen
of this vicinity, died near Elnmits-
burg, on the 18th instant, in the 66th
year of his age. His remains We're
inferred in the Apples Church Bury
ing Ground last Saturday, the Rev
Mr., Tetzell, Of the Reformed Church
Ernmiisburg, conducting the funeral
services.
FoxEs.---A good many foxes have
been killed near this place this winter
On Owings' Creek some II have been
caught and killed
William Baltzell i
Iemuel A. Mosor i
Zephanlah Eyler
William Roddy
Rsss- OF January,a French Benedict
once said
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27
Majority for George Creager. $40

rs- Lord Byron said the handsom-
est woman he ever saw Was born in
Cadz. Lord Byron Was n great poet,
and ~ great poet has recently sprung
mp IN CreagerstoWn. We received too
late for insertion this week his inspir-
ing lyric. II will appear in our next.
Meanwhile we hope the poet will con
tinue to write meter ballads,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-01-27

GF- The world was not created in one
lay. or London bui.t i'll six. /, takes time
to 10 all things wis ~ and well. The New
County has nothing To lose Ivy a fair and
calm d;Srd,,ioA of the merits of the
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-09-12

disasters of the battle field, and in favor
of standing upon the constitutional re-
quirement of making remuneration only
for property taken formally for public
uses. The government cannot insure
against the fire of artillery or the sweep
ing disasters of war any more than
against lightning and the flood The
government is bound to do its best to
protect person and property; but it
should not be, and in fact cannot be,
compelled to pay for the results flowing
out of the crimes of a portion of its own
citizens. On this position stands Presi-
dent Grant and the Republican party.
The treasury and national credit have
been defended by them. 1t has not been
an easy work in the past and it will not
be in the coming years. President Grant
can be trusted on this point. A change
of administration would not be an i'm
provement in this regard, but would be
probable to involve dangerous and dis
astrous results. The Republican party
and President Grant the tried defenders
of the treasury against these southern
claims, should not be stricken down at
this hour Of peril to the nation. The
people will be content to let the party
and President Grant perfect the edifce
Of national grandeur to which they have
already given such grand proportions.