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Sowing and Rcaping.

A Christian gentleman was staying
few DAYS with u farmer, who. though
man of sound sense and many amia-
Bile traits, was a neglecter of religion
and known to be both passionate and
profane. He was an excellent farmer,
priding himself not little on the fine
appearance and thorough culture of
his farm, and evidently was pleased
with his guest, who was man of win
ming manners and extensive informa-
ton.
One day, as the gentleman walked
out where the farmer wn1 scattering
his seed broAlcas, in the field. hc in
quirel
What are YOU sowing Mr.. IL o
Wheat. was the answer.
And what do You expect TO reap
from it,
Why, ~lrcat of course, SAID the
farmer,
/ At the close Of the day, as AL We're
gathered IN the family circle, sonle
little thing provoked the farmer, and
at once Ire flew into a violent passion,
and forgetting in his excitement the
presence Of his guest, sworc most pro-
tanelv.
The latter, who war sitting next
him, at once, and in low and serious
tone, sad
And what are you sowing now?
The farmer seemed startled. A
new meaning at once flashed on him
from the question of the morning.
What, he said, in a subdned and
thoughtful tone, do you take such Sc
rious views of life as that, such serious
views of every mood and word and
action?
! Yes, was the reply, for every
mood helps to form the permanent
temper, and for every word we must
give an account, and every act but
aids to form ii habit, and habits are tc
the soul what veins and arteries arc
to the blood, the courses in which it
moves, and will move forever. BY all
these things we are forming character
and that character will 60 with us tc
eternity, and according to it will be
our destiny forever.
1t was new and startling view to
the farmer, who though sensible and
thoughtful on most matters, had given
little thought to the subject of religion
Whatsoever man soweth, that shall
he also reap. -Amerlcun.
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4 Laughablc Love Story.

A rich old gentleman had only one
daughter, possessed of the highest at
fractions, moral, personal and pecnnl-
ary. She was engaged and devotedly
attached to d young nan in every re-
spect worthy of her choice. All the
marriage preliniuaries were arranged,
and the wedding was fixed to take
place on a certain Thursday. On the
Monday preceding the wedding day
the bride and groom elect (who was
to have received $4,000 down on his
wedding-day, and Il further sum ol
100000 on his tather-in- law S death,
(an event which would probably soon
occur had a little jedlous s1uabble
with his intended at the evening par
ty. The tiff arose in consequence of
his paying more attention than she
thought justItiable a lady with spark
ling evcs and lmulltable rln.lels.
The gentleman retortcd, and spoke
tauntlnglv Of certain cousin whose
waIstcoat was the admiration of the
company, and limited that it had been
embroidered by the ialr helress her
self He added that it would be soon
enough tor him to be schooled after
they were married and thaS she
the "brcochea' little tvu
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-10-05

it cote? But WHARF, tell me WHARF!
] sneked into the house kinder chop
fallen and | told Samantha that twas
sittin dark and l guessed | wouldent
milk till mornin. Brite and airly
next mornin | was pursuin my inves-
tigashuns in the cote house, but two
hours Of perseverin effort failed to
shed a ray of light or II drop Of milk
on the subject at last brite idea
struck me. Could it be, perhaps So
Yes, it must be, and yet at any rate
Iii telegraph and see. | returned to
the house; whares the milk, sez Sam
antha. Samantha, sez l, read that
dispatch which am sending to that
ponndkeeper. 1t read as follows
Dear Sir-is there two kinds of gotes,
ifso, you have sent me the wrong kind,
she don't give down. His answer kon-
Termed my worst suspisions, it was af-
feckshunate but plain, you old fool
have you been tryin to milk that Billy
Cote | returned that cote together
with my pants for repairs. | shall
bring up my infant on sum other diet.
7. S. I've found sinse writin the
abuv that them fellers | treted to ris-
tori punch was in collushun with that
poundkeeper, and they now unfecllng-
" allude to those awful thumps | got,
and ask me how ! like milk punches.
7 shall leave Quillville once more a
Jew.
OmlIuUc, Sent. 3Oth, 1872.
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This company which has heretofore
conahed itself exclusive to the manu-
factnre Of pig iron and rails, will in
troduce the manufacture of steel rails,
iron for bridges and buildings, and
also merchant iron. In addition to
the eight or nine hundred workmen
already employed, about double this
force will be required to carry on the
new works. From the statement made
above showing rather a decrease in
the production of iron in Great Bri-
tain, the constantly increasing demand
for the, metal, and that the United
States will before long be looked upon
as the chief source of supply,the many
furnaces in this vicinity and esper'aIly
the officers of the Bethlehem Iron Co.
who have anticipated the demand,
have wide field Of productive indus
try before them.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-10-05

soon. After the supper they became
reconciled apparently, and the bride,
groom elect, in taking leave, was kind
and afectionate. On the next morn.
ing the swain regretted the angry
feeling he had exhibited, and the cut.
ting sarcasm with which he had giver
it vent. and, as q part Of the omend'
honorable, packed up magnificent
satin dress which he had previously ly
bespoke for his beloved (Which had
been sent home in the interval,) and
sent it to the lady with the following
note: q
dearest Jane: I have been Unable
to close my eyes all night, in thinking
of our misunderstanding last evening
Pray pardon me; and in token of your
forgiveness, deign to accept the &C.
companying dress, and wear it for the
sake Of your most atlectlonate Harry.
Having written the note, he gave it
to his servant to deliver with the par
eel. But, as a pair of pantaIoons hap.
pened to need repairing, he avalled
himself of the opportunity (the ser
want having to pass the tailor's shop
to send them in another package tc
the tailor. The man made the fataj
blunder, left the satin dress with Snip
and took the note and the damaged
trowsers to the lady. So exasperated
was she at what she considered q de,
termined and deliberate anront, that
when her admirer called she ordered
the door to be closed in his face, reiu.
sed to listen to any explanation, and
resolutely broke OFT the match.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-10-05
Coal and Iron.

The recent extraordinary rise in the
price of coal in England, has had a
marked Influence upon manufactures
of every description there, and eSpe-
clallv upon the iron trade, Hitherto
Great Britain has produced about
ono half of the total amount of iron
consumed in the whole world. In the
year 1863 the annual production uf
iron was about ,,uJU, 900 tons aud ut
that time the CONSUMPTION OF tirtt
Britian was l44 pounds. and Of thu
'nitcd States 81 pounds, while the
average consumption OF the W"lid w"s
only II pounds per head of prpuln>
ton. Last year the total production
Of the world had reached 3.hOO,unN
TONS, while the consumption had ris'N
in England to 2oo poumds, in the
United States to l5O pounds, and m
the wlole world to 50 pounds yer
head. It is not unreasonable to- SUI
pose that the rate Of increase IN the
consumption of iron in the future will
correspond with the experience Of the
past,
The discovery that Great RwtiRn
can no longer produce iron ~ the low
cost of former DAYS, at once changes
the conditions OF the Whole iron trade
OF the world. Coal is now learrr in
England than it Is in this country;
and although it is not likely that the
excessively high rrices now ruling can
be long maintained, they can never
fall to the old rates which atiorirl
Great Britain so great an advantage
over the rest of the world The Er'-
tish hive exhausted, or nearlv rHhnDr-
ted, their deposits OF virgin coal, and
must now go deeper, entallng &rra-
ter expense for their supplies.
The effects of this changed condition
are already apparent in England. -
The exports Of bar and railroad iron
for the month of Jul Y were greatly
below those Of the same month in the
preceding year. Hereafter the Amer
lean consumption of iron will be Maim-
lv supplied from our own works, and
the time is not far distant when our
exports of iron will reach to colossal
proportions.
Mr. Abram S. Hewitt Of New York
in an address delivered before the
American Institute of mining en-I-
neers last spring declared that with
our supplies Of coal and iron ore. and
with furnaces extending across the
States of New jersey and Pennsylva-
nla throughout the great West, and
as far South as the gulf Of Mexico, our
annual product would probably reach
l5, 100000 tons before the close of the
present century. This extraordinary
extension Of the iron industries Of
america, Mr., Hewitt predicted would
follow the inability of G"cat Britain
and other European countries to sup
ply the worlds demand.
In view of these facts it is pleasant
to contemplate the vast improvements
that are constantly being added to the
extensive Iron Work in our ilnmedl-
ate ncighborhood. The immense bull
dings in process of erection by the
Bethlehem Iron Co., directly opposite
the rail MILL on the South side Of the
Lehjgh Valley r. Il. Track. already
so far completed that the machinery
is being placed in position, will make
this com ,any one of vhe largest, if not
the largest III the country.
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nas" The Union battle flags Of the
Maryland regiments, carried through
the late war, are careless y thrown
aside in an old lumber room at An
napolis, and there left to be destroyed
bv vcrmin. Doubtless many of our
State officers would gladly have the
old bulIct-riddIcA flags utterly de-
stroycd, as they too torcibIy remind
them of the humiliation and defeat Of
their friends and allies in the late re-
bel armies.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-10-05

The Evangelical Alliance to meet
IN General Conference in New York
in the autumn of 1873 promises to be
the great religious gathering of the
age both as to numbers and results
From all parts Of Europe delegates
will be sent, and tho most eminent
orators OF the churches in the Alliance
will make addresses during the Com
ference. One of it's results will be
new, thorough and comprehensive re
vision OF the Bible.
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s p F. A X K NDLY.

When ,tshers in the orb of ,lav,
And birds are warbling on the spray,
And bees commence their h,mming,
when dew drops glislcn in the SUM-
And house wife has her work hcgun,
Speak kindly.
TO smooth the cares Of every day,
And Tighten burdens by the way,
And cheer the painting spirit,
Through all affairs Of daily life,
And free the iulf,d from painful strife,
Speak kindly
when night succeeds the day of toll,
And evening hours we would bcguilc,
And rest upon our coMcl,es,
Not knowing but some loved one near.
Before the dawn may disappear,
Speak kindly.
TO cheer the lowncast bruised heart.
And smooth the pang Of sorrows smart,
And calm the troubled breast:
70 wake the rrring to reform,
And help from evil ways to turn,
Speak kindly
Kind words are balm to every soul
They tend to make the wounded whole
And strengthen wcll the spirit:
hen let us smooth the path of life,
And ease the pains of cares and strife,
BY always speaking kindly.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-10-05

Maj. ISAIAH RyNDERs, n veteran polit-
clan of New Jersey, thinks the Jersey
Blues" will pronounce for the Farmer Of
Clmppaqna' by 10000 majority. In 1874,
Maj. Ryndcrs was President of the En-
pirc Club, and by his superior tact and
management, carried New York for James
Il. Polk over Henry Clay In that hot cam
ptign Ma. Ryndrrs received some heavy
blows from Horace Greeley and returned
them as freely. More recently the two old
Warwicks have shaken hands over tho
chickering's Of the past, and now that the
New Jersey Major has lcaped the "chasm."
he has determined to 20 with invincible
will for the plain old Farmer of Chappa-
qun."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-10-05

r-3a- President Grant takes the
broad and comprehensive view of the
Geneva Arbitration. The money
awarded will cover the losses of pri-
yate individuals, and the verdict SET
ties " great international question:, be-
sides preserving amity and friendly
relations between two great nations.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-10-05
res. The cause of Greeley in the

EeAr The Callse OF NreeIev IN tht
State Of Nebraska is in the ascendant
bv 500 votes. In the Territory of
Colorado the Grant Republicans haV"
e,eatnd their candidate for Delegate
to Congress by 1900 majority.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-10-05

nsyn Our sage says it is with bacLc-
lors as with old wood-it is harder to
get them started, bat when they do
.iAny they burn prodigiously.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-10-05
GETTING. MARRIED.

GIrlS, don tlllnk YOU have reached
the sum and substance of earthly
bliss when YOU can write Mrs. before
your name. 10 b. sure. it is all very
proper, as well as pleasant, to have IL
hu'lse and husband Of one $ own, pro-
vlded that one is old enough to take
care Of the same; but simply to get
married is only a small part Of the
plan designed by our Creator for our
wiadon and happiness.
! To most girls, their wedding day is
II day of emancipation trol care; a
joyful beginning of 4 new state of eX-
istence; Of life without shade of
grief or a'ght to mar its perfect har-
mony. 1t Is So pleasant to be the idol
OF true heart, no wonder that the
young girl sees everything through
rose-cooled spcctacley Bnt after all,
! 1t is rs well to remember that others
before he have entered the matrino-
NAL state, and found it to be one Of
care, DOUBT and anxiety. And they
were women ~ the best.
It IL h,S miItplir that leads 90 many
WUmcn WONG, IN the commencement
Of marI Irl Ilt". They take no thought
OF their dntIes tnwar! another, nor re-
lnCmbor al ar" orrlrg creatures, and
thClr ljul no l">s clnv 1nan others,
cnl y that thcir j"vr has made it gold.
lhrV expect trevdoW from care in
Innrr4ed lite, but they have ON V given
~ th,]r freedom and commenced lite :
care, III earnest. Then, after the first
excitement pi being til" "brile, and
""Deervcd ut all observers, has pass
ed away, comes the settling down to
real, actual life, and the Young wife
luust needs learn to cnt drink. 'eep
v'Slt and receive visitors, these are
rNrt OF her duties a. before while, III
addition to her domestic affairs, she
must learn to adapt her temper and
uIsposItlun to anUthrrs views, and
learn luc brAutitul lesson Of >>It-dcnl-
ah II 'he expects perfect peace.
Poots may sing of loves young,
dream and lie lit cottages, but prart1-
ca. people will tell you how mnrh
more read is loves awakening and Il
comfortable 1wc-Etorv. 1t Is tins Very
dream of love that breaks so lnany
hearts. Ii women dreamed less Of
love. aud accepted its wide awake
rea Ii,v.thors wunll be less d!Sappoint-
Iu4rnt anl more real happiness. Not
until couple have left oft the drrAn
and turned to- the joys Of real love
end life, do they understand how per,
feet love may make the heart peace
hut, alas too often the awakening;
comes after the Spirlt has town. ~
take my advice, girls, and if YOU are
fortunate enough to get steady, ho,
norable man for a husand, don spoil
Your chance of happiness by mistaken
views. Look upon getting married
II, oniv part of your mission.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-10-05

CINcINNAT1 Oct. |, lS72 - The
cotton department Of the Cincinnati
Industrial Exposition will be open
for entries until November 10th, and
the premiums awarded November II.
The Commissioners offer silver med
ais for the best bales from Texas, Lou
lslana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Ala
bama, Georgia and Tennessee, and a
sweepstakes gold medal for the best
bale from these seven States. n addl-
ton to these, large cash premiums Will
be offered by merchants of the city
Applications a ready made indicate n
display far exceeding that Of amy pre-
vione exposition in TINS Ilne.
Advlccs from China report that tie
rice crop tAl5 season L. 1Dundd44t'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-10-05

An independent Man is one who
blacks his own boots; VINO can live
without whiskoy and tocacco: who
earns at least u penny, Il day more
than he spends; and who can, upon a
pinch, shave himself with brown soap
and coll water without mirror,
a no pitabIe man is never ashamed
OF lis dinner when Il friend uneXpect-
edlv drops in to dine with him.
a good wife exhibits her love for
her husband by seeking to promote
his welfare, and administering to his
comfort.
y sensible wife looks for her enjoy
me nts at home--a silly one abroad.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-10-05

n~sy" Horace Greeley has been
."swinging round the circle taking
his own case in hand. He had d
speech ready at every station along
the railroad, and spoke his piece like
II man. His white coat and hat ac-
companied him.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-10-05

Weddings without number in Balti-
more, have been fixed upon to take
place between this and the lst of No
yembcr.
Horace Greeley has really followed
his own advice and gone West.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-10-05
Wit and Wisdom.

1t may be considered a grave mis-
take to bury a man alive.
WHAT'S the proper age for parson.
The parsonage, OF course.
Cure for blind man-get married,
that will open Your eyes sure.
Worldly friendships are like coffee
grounds the ottener they are drawn
upon the weaker they grow.
Why is fashion like blank cart
ridge: Because its all powder and
puff.
Gold is but relative good. Yet
mankind exchange God, truth and
honor, which are positive goods, Tor
gold,
Man is an enigma, with God and
Heaven on one side and the Devil and
Hell on the other continually goading
him to selt-eolution
Old age is the verdict of life; if the
old age Is seemIv, the life has been
virtuous; if unseemlv, it las been vi
Cluus.
a good lady refused the other day
to let her daughter dance with II
young gentleman, because she under
stood he vas Bachelor Of Arts.
Conscience is none other than God
in the soul. It conscience is hushed,
Gud has left the soul. oh, soul, give
heed to the still, snlaIl voice.
When a Tennessee girl is slvlv kis-
sed she puts on a trown and says,
put that article right back, sir, where
YOU stole it from.
y lady was asked the other day
why she chose to live simple life,
and graveIv replied Because | AIN
not able to support husband"
In the finest natures some base
threads are woven, and delicate in-
deed must be the consideration that
is not warped by continual contact.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-04

LONDON, Sept. "A dispatch from Canter-
bury reports that fire had broken out over the
altar in the eastern end of the cathedral OF
that town, and that the flames are spreading
rapidly. supply of water has fortunately
been obtained, and the fremen, assisted by the
entire garrison of Canterbury, are making every
effort to save the sacred building from destruc-
ton. The fire originated from the accidental
upsetting Of charcoal furnace, which was
being used by some workmen who were repair
ing the lead roof of the cathedral
LONDON, Sept. 3-Noon.-Auother dispatch
from Canterbury, sent from that town at II
O'Clock this forenoon, says that the flames now
have perfect hold in the eastern end of the roof
of Canterbury cathedral, over the altar and
shrine of Thomas a Beckett. The direction of
the wind is favorable to the spread of the fire,
and it is feared that the entire structure will be
destroyed. The utmost excitement prevails in
the town.
LONDON, Sept, 80 p. MA later dispatch
from Canterbury states that the FIRE in the ca
thedra is extinguished. The tiremen obtained
control of the flames shortly before noon, and
at 1890 O'Clock they were suppressed. The en-.
gines are still playing on tine building. About
one hundred and fifty feet of the roof is com
pletely destroyed. Everything that could pos
slby be moved was got out of the cathedral be-
fore the firemen commenced TO pour water on
1t. 1t is hoped that the damage is not as serious
as it now appears,
LONDON, Sept. 5-3 P. M-Additional dis
patches from Canterbury report that the fire in
the cathedral is completely extnguished, and
the firemen have ceased playing on the build
ing. The shrine of Thomas Beckett is not in
jured. The mosaic pavement is covered with
melted lead, which dropped from the burning
roof. The altar is deluged with water. The
fire companies, which were summoned from the
neighboring towns when the total destruction
of the cathedral was imminent, are now arriving
at Canterbury, but their services are not re.
qured. The interior of the editce is filled with
smoke. The cathedral is insured in the Sun
company. 1t has been customary the past
three hundred years to hold religious services in
the cathedral daily. This custom was not
broken by the fire, as services were held after
the suppression Of the flames.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-04
Political Matters.

WEsTBoRo.-The republicans of Westboro
had rousing demonstration on Monday eve
ming, on the occasion of raising Grant and
Wilson flag. An immense crowd was present
and stirring music and brilliant display of fire
works added to the enthusiasm. Mr.. ]. A.
Fayerwcather presided at the outdoor meeting,
and speech was made by A. G. Biscoe, Esq
The meeting then adjourned to the city hall
where an able and eloquent address was deiv-
cred by Hon. Geo. F. Hoar, to an audience only
limited in numbers by the size of the building.
A Grant and Wilson club was formed with the
following officers: President, j. A. Fayer-
weather; vice presidents, S. NJ. Griggs, Noah
Kimball, c. E. Long, NJ. F. Otis, U. Montague
D. P. Brigham, R. C. Stearns, W. R. Gould;
secretary and treasurer, A. G. Biscoe; executive
and finance committee, Geo. o. Brigham, D. T..
Witberbee, w. NJ. Child, B. A. Nourse, H. R.
Fits.
ATHoL.-An enthusiastic Grant and Wilson
flag raising was held in Athol on Saturday eve.
ming. Edward Ellis, Esq, presided, and ad-
dresses were delivered by Hon. E, L. Norton OF
Charlestown, Capt f. f. Fay and Col. Geo. H.
Hoyt. A large crowd was present, and stirring
music was furnished by the AthOl cornet band.
The Athol Transcript Indignantly denies the
statement that has been made in some Greeley
papers that the Grant and Wilson club of that
town has distanded and offered their campaign
flag for sale, and says the town will give an
overwhelming majority for Grant and Wilson.
MILLBURY,-The republicans of Millbury
raised fine flag staff, one hundred and five
feet tall, yesterday, and will soon crown it with
a new and handsome Grant and Wilson flag.