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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-03-21

nas- 1t is said that Mr. Harrison G,
Sleeper, by particular request, will
recite Edgar Allen Poe's weird Poem
THE Raven at the meeting Of the
Teachers Association.
ptA- Mr.. John W. Page, the eff
Gent County School Examiner, will
be present in this town next week,
Tho Worcester Spy goes for" Dawes
without gloves.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-03-21
DissOlving Gcencs.

Recent information from the Ma
tional Capital--where once jefferson
ruled and Sumner died-brings the
intelligence that political parties at
the fountain head Of the Government
are in the throes of dissolution; and
that schemes and plans and Rings
looking to the succession OF President
Grant, are in rapid process of forra-
ton. First Gen. B. +, BUTLER,
the author Of the "Salary Grab" and
the willy tactician of Massachusetts,, is
a warwick among Presidential as
pirants and lIation makers, and deals
his thunlerbolts with startling ingen-
uity among the wire-pullers at Wash
ington city. He seizes every avalla-
bic occasion to come out with some
new revelatiop--some new device to
confound the groundlings. Speaker
BLAINE is arranging his programme,
but Butler is watching him with an
Eagle eye. Senator CoNKLlNG looks
on with composure, waiting for a
favorable moment to strike decls-
i've blow. MORTON has aspirations
but is afraid to unfold them. The
Democrats are without a ''leader, y
and don't know where to so. Thom-
as Jefferson Randolph, Gov. kemper,
of Virginia, and the Guerrilla
Mosby, advise cooperation with
Grant and Butler; and "new deal
Of the political cards; while AleNan-
der II. Stephens seconds the motion
We are told also that Fernando
Wood, Ellrilyc, Randall, Jerry
Black, the great Democra leader,
favors Crcswell and Chorponnlng g.
Thus we should not be surprised to
see the next "SalaryGrab' and "Chor-
penning' ticket announced as follows:
For President BENJAMIN FRAKLIN
BUTLER. For Vice President, JoHS
a. J. CREswELL.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-03-21

Tlsc Sun is slow abou: Coming
out these days.
1t lair weather cnsues there will
be considerable digging around
the houses and in the garden
next week.
Lent will close on the 9Th OF
April.
The boys arc busy getting their
picking eggs ready for Easter.
Not much cabbage seed sown
on st. Patrick's day in this 10,
.alily causc-ino wet.
In dcmand--liickory tnherand
yellow Locust lu.ts. Apply to
Stoc kSdalc.
The wheat in this vicinity is looking
well
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-03-21

SAINT pATRIcKs DAY IN TIL
MORNING was celebrated in Baltimore
City last sTueslay in grand style
Baltimore was alive with flags an,
banners and ribbons and "wearing o
the green The procession was a,
immense one, six thousand peopI,
were in line, and bands and music
and glittering paraphernalia linec
the streets all day.
Some thirty different Catholic SO
cieties, including colored societlc,
and several large German societies
participate in the procession. The
societies averaged probably one hun
dred and fifty men each, and a fine
body Of mounted men, numbering
some three hundred, served as q
guard Of honor and rode in advance
Fifteen bands OF music and three drum
corps, two of the bands composed Of
uniformed colored musicians, enliven-
cd the demonstration with choice
music. All the bands Of music We're
uniformed, and composed a striking
feature Of the line. Conspicuous for
size and excellence were the bands
of the Naval Academy, Annapolis,
Fort MclIenry, Baltimore; Fifth
and Sixth Regiments, NJ. n. c., and
the colored bands. \ detachment Of
the Sixth Regiment, NJ. n. g.,
gave a military feature to the line
while carriages, containing la dies,
and vehicles filled with orphans, to-
gether with q large triumphal car,
highly Ornamental bearing the
Maid Of Erin,' the Goddess Of Lib
erty, and thirty-two little girls, in
white cloaks, representing the counties
Of Ireland, added to the picturesque
beauty of the display. A full rugged
ship, on wheels, with little sailor
boys in white suits trimmed with
blue, and another car canopled with
American flags, filed with sailor boys
in dark blue, were also features Of the
procession. There We're, about fifty
open carriages in the line, containing
members of the priesthood and officers
of various societies.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-03-21

Bay A correspondence has recently
taken place between Mr.. J. N. Du
Barry, Vice President of the Balti-
more and Potomac Railroad Company
and Alex. Rieman, President Of the
Western Maryland RailroadCompany,
in relation to the Tariff charged on
caal and other traffic passing through
the tunnel near Baltimore. The Pres
ident of the w. NJ. r. R. expresses a
willingness to pay IS cents per ton on
all coal and ores passing through the
tunnel to the Canton Company at tide
water. No definite conclusion has
been arrived at, but it is thought that
the offer made by the President Of the
w. NJ. r. r. will be accepted. The
Maryland Legislature is taking action
upon the same subject.
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Funeral Of Charles Sumner.

Boston, March l6.-The obseq uies
Of Senator Sumner took place at halt
past three o'clock this afternoon in
Kings chapel. The remains were
conveyed from Doric Hall in a hearse
drawn by four black horses, escorted
by force of mounted State consta-
bles, followed by procession Of the
executive and legislative authorities,
the congressional committee and
delegation Of United States officials,
municipal auth critics and other bod
les. The pall-bearers were ex-Gov-
ernor Clahin, Ex-Governor Washburne
Ex-Governor Bullock, Ex-Governor
Clifford, ex-Chief Justice Bigelow,
Hon. N. ?. Banks, Hon. Robert G.
Winthrop, Hon. Charles Francis
Adams, John G. Whittier, and Ralph
Waldo Emerson.
AS the casket was borne from the
hall down the steps Baldwins band
played The Dead March in Saul. y
The procession passed directly down
Beacon street between masses of peo-
pie, which required the yigilant exer-
lions Of a large police force to prevent
from encroaching upon the street.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-03-21

FIEE.--Intelliy"nre reached this
city on "Wednesday III 'rning last that
the residence Of Mr.. George W.
Grove, living n few miles south Of
Mildietowu, hAl been destroyed by
fire. Ii is sud that there was about
six hundred dollars in yo.l and about
the same amount in currency in the
housr, all Of which VAS DESTROYED.
XtDnLkctln CMznn.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-03-21

The Republicans are responsible
for the action OF the Congressional
Sanhedrim and the Government at
Washington
The Democrats for the action of the
Legislators at Annapolis, and the
Government of Maryland.
BY their fruits We shall know them;
by their acts ye shall Judge them
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-03-21

Eta- AS an illustration of the in
creasing value Of walnut lumber, the
indianapolis Journal notes that the
standing walnut trees on half Sec
ton of land on Eel river, in Miami
county, Indiana, were recently sold
to a lumber dealer for $4,000.
There is y large amount Of other tim
Der on the tract which is not included
only the walnut timber being sold
Walnut lumber is coming more into
Nso throughout this country and Eu-
rope, and at present a very large
business is done in preparing and
shipping it from Indiana.
ga a bill was passed in the u. s.
House Of Representatives. on We'd
nesday last granting pensions to SOL
dierS and sailors of the war of 1912
aud restoring TO tie pension rolls
those names that had been stricken
therefrsm for disloyalty. On the
Same daya bill was a!so passed in
The same House increasing The PEN
sions of soldiers who have been to.
tally disabled, and paa i flowing $50 to
soldiers who have lost an eve to ena-
bic them to procure All art4clAl one
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-03-21

grant bed now then Wev Will lOk
bout that lit that was brok
Elias harbaughe
The above is published verbatim c.
htcrotina as it came from the pen o.
the writer (patroness.)
View this not with critics eye,
And pass my imperfections by.
c. N. STEM.
Sabillasville, March :, 1874.
FREDERICK, MD, March l6, 1874
The judiciary committee Of the
Maryland Senate having appointed
tomorrow evening to hear arguments
for and against tue bill au horizine
Frederick city to subscribe 100000
to the Frederick and Pennsylvania
Line railroad, a large delegation vii
leave here in Tie morning for Auap-
oils to protest against the passage Of
the bill. the delegation will be com
posed of Judge Marshall, Major L. J
Bren5le, Dr. Fairfax Schley, General
IShriyer, Colonel DcnAi:, Geo. Markell
A. q. Bangher, Geo. Myers, presi-
dents of the several banks, and rep
resentatives Of every interest and
class in the city. The opposition to
this measure is very formidable.
The newly elected democratic
mayor and the city council qualified
to-day, and organized by electing
Peter Sahm, democrat, president OF
the board Of aldermen, and Thomas
NJ. IloIbrunner, republican, president
Of the board Of common council. The
board of aldermen is composed Of three
democrats and two republicans. The
appointment Of city officers this eve
nlns caused great deal of excite
lent.
After several hours lock and
much excitement, owing to the re-
publicans refusing to 50 into joint
convention, the following were elect
ed: Register, Godfrey koontz; city
tax collector, james Kelley: water
rent collector, W. &. Cole; superin
tendent water works, Edward Koontz,
market master, Vim. Chambers, ci :
printer, CITIZEN newspaper; city com.
miasioners, j. Reese and f. Nichols.
and five policemen. Ali those cleo.
ted were democrats; tonight on ac
count of one of their numbs: boltin.
the caucus nominations aud DESERVING
his colors by voting With the rspub
llcans, there was great excitement
among the Democrats.
sssy- The Granger movement is rap
idly ON the increase, and there is no
telling where it will stop. 1t is Sc
ctet organization, and of course We do
not know what distinctive princi pies
it processes to inculcate. But the fact
that it is the only secret order which
admits women into the snnct,tnt sane
to,2;m of its hidden mysteries, induce,
us to believe that it will receive large
accessions from the female ranks. In
deed, the members of the order in the
great west already number two women
to one man. This is decisive of its
power and success. The ladies will
Join, women and girls-and Of course
for the novelty of the thing, if for
nothing else, the men and boys will
follow after. Where women lead in
the onward march, the male sex will
"ioin jiblets.' The Changers are des-
tined to be powerful organization.
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r1F" A MARYLAND Lady, Mrs b. X.
Conway, Of Frederick county, who
has established Il reputation rs a con-
tractor for ellis and "ruts,' has
filled several contracts in pennsylva-
MIA. Sine has been awarded l $780,
600 job on the Western Maryland
Railroad, and now tAkes the work Of
exravating II track in Baltimore for
building sItes.-N. \. .S"".
DEATH oE Co... JOHN McPHERsoN.
Col. John Mel hrrsoiI, died at his
residence on East Second Street, last
" ednesday, about nine o'clock, ?. NJ,
aged - years, | months and 3 days.
He was the son Of the late Col. Nc
Pherson, who was the largest manu-.
facturcr Of iron, and owner of rea
estate in Western Maryland. A;
the death of his father the Col. was
left his Executor, and in the manage
ment Of his estate, he displayed bust
ness ability of IL superior order; il
earl V life the colonel was closely asso.
ciated with every enterprise projected
for the prosperity and interests o;
Frederick city, county and State Of;
Maryland. For long time he man.
aged with marked success the Branch
Bank now the Central National Bank
of this city. His tastes and pursuits
were agricultural and for several
years past he has been Of that profess.
ion. His character has always beea
above reproach and no one had
stronger claim upon the esteem and
affection of this community of which
he has been so long prominent AMI
useful member. His funeral will take
place from AN Saints Protestant
Episcopal Church, on either the
morning or afternoon of Saturday
neXt.-HepuJl1"n Ctlt.en.
"A Fi.' For Yor."-We have just
received frora the Confectionery of J. Ed,
Martin, alo, OF fresh Smyrna figs. Edward
understands tho art of tickling the Prin>
tcr's palate. Thank you, sir,
Tell lis where to scld yolr paper after
the lot OF April
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-03-23

ALLEGED THIEVES ARRESTED ON SATURDAY.
Detectiyes.John Wren and William +. Knox
succeeded on Saturday in arresting two men
named Charles Blake and james Smith, who
are charged with having some time since
robbed the Office of Messrs. Woodward &
Sons, lumber Dealers, Of about $3.50 IN
United States currency, and valuable gold
watch and chain belonging to Mr.. Laugh
ton.
The officers were notified of the robbery
but failed to make any arrests at the time
from the fact that the parties charged With
the crime had (as it was supposedly fed the
city. The watch is reported to have been
found in q faro-bank in this city, having
been pawned by Il man giving his name as
Charles Blake.
On Saturday morning Detective Wren en-
tered q barbcr-shop on Main street, and
white being shaved two Wel-dressed men
came in. Ihc detective ut once recosnized
Blake rs one OF the pariie; who answered
to the description given of one of the men
who was charged with the robbery. Hastily
sending message to Mr.. ". +. Knox, chief
of detectives, that officer was soon found, and
went at once to assist Mr.. Wren in making
the arrest. Both of the men were taken into
custody and conveyed to the First police-sta-
ton, where they will be confined until this
| morning, when Justice White will hear the
case. Blake Is the same man who is charged
with having robbed one Of the tobacco iactc.
ries in Manchester some time ago, and who
created quite sensation in that place While
attempting to escape arrest.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-03-23

Os OsIun1oRATIoH.-Ani interesting address,
containing many useful and practical sus-
eestions, was delivered in the hall OF the
House Of Delegates on Saturday night by
Mr.. James Porter, of Albemarle county.
AS MIR. Porter is an Euglishman by birth
fat one time British Commissioner OF Gus
toms in China), and himself an actual Set.
tier besides being an intelligent gentleman,
he was well prepared to give valuable hints
us 10 the best mode Of Inducing ana en-
couraei ing immigration from among that
class OF foreigners who would become the
most desirable settlers in our State.
The audience was composed chiefly OF the
Committee on Immigration and other mem
bers of the General Assembly specially ln'
tercsled in the subject of the address.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-03-23

CONCERT FOR THE PooR.-The sale of re-
served seats for the Richmond Relief Com
mttee's concert for the poor commenced on
Saturday morning at the bookstore of West,
Johnston & Co. During the day very con-
siderable number were disposed of, and in.
dications of large audience were exhibited.
The sale will be continued to-day and to.
morrow. Those proposing to attend would
do we'll to purchase their seats without de-
lay.
The ladies and gentlemen who are to take
part in the choruses will meet Mr.. Wheat at
Assembly Hall tonight for rehearsal.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-03-23

SCIENTIFIC AND SAFE TREATMEsT.-When np-
piled with DR.. Plerce's Nasal Douche and accom-
panied with Dr.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
as constitutional treatment, DR. SAGE's CATARRH
kennedy produces perfect cures Of the worst cases
OF catarrh and oznna Of many years. standing.
This thorough course Of medication constitutes the
only scientific, rational, safe, and successful mar
ner OF treating this odlous disease that has ever
been offered to the afflicted. so successful has 4,
proven that the proprietor has long offered stand
Ing reward Of $500 for case Of catarrh which he
cannot cure.
lNDIsPUTABLE Ev1DENCE.-Thomas j. Bishop,
OF south Brooklyn, n. Y, writes that his wife had
suffered since child with catarrh until It had re-
suited In what eminent physicians pronounced con-
sumption; that she has used DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Kennedy with Dr.. Pierces Golden Medical Discove-
ry, and they have worked wonders with her case.
STEALING OUR THUSpER.-People should be-
ware of those impostors whs not only try to initiate
DR.. Pierce's Family Medicines, but also COPY his
original style Of advertising by Offering various
sized rewards for cases Of catarrh and other
which they cannot cure. Those who DO not possess
sufficient intelligence TO enable them to write ORR
ginal advertisements of their own but have to steal
those of others, are not likely to have made great
and valuable discoveries In Medicine. Look out for
them
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-03-23

DOwN WITH MoNOPOLY.-At the request ol
many ladies, have engaged in the manufacture OF
human hair. For that purpose have taken 4 trip
to New York, and engaged the services of real
artist-practIcal haIr-dresscr and worker-and VIII
in future as in the past, defy competition In price
quality of hair, and skill Of workmanship.
Look at the price for making combing switches
Soc. 75c., and IL large size, IL .25. Curls and
other work iu proportion. Hair bought and ex-
changed.
All orders by mail promptly executed from one
of the largest stocks OF the Kind In the State.
Also, Just received the latest novelties In steer
ornaments and bendeaux, fancy jewelry, chate-
laines, necklaces fans, ruching, dotted grenadines,
for wells, &C., &C., at E. L. CHANGERS, 627 Broad
ctr
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To SECURE HONEST RETURNS OF Personal

To SECURE HONEST RETURNS OF Personal
propERrY.-Duriug the debate in the House
of Delegates Oil Saturday on the bill for the
assessment, levy, and collection OF taxes,
Major Hunter, OF Frederick, said that he
thought the proper way to raise revenue
was not by seeking new subjects of taxa.
ton, but to adopt such measures as would
insure the collection of the taxes levied ;
that large sums of money had doubtless
been lost to the treasury by the habit of as
SCISSORS allowing persons to make their re-
turns of taxable personal property without
making oath to their correctness.
Several members expressed similar views,
and the bill was amended by providing that
a fine of $500 and removal from office should
be imposed upon every assessor who fails TO
cause oath to be made to each return Of per-
,onal property as required by law.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-03-23

Mr.. SoTHERN AT TIE THEATRE.-Mr. Z. A.
Sothern will appear at the Theatre to nj ght
as "Lord Dundreary" in "Our American
Cousin" Already large number of re-
served seats have been taken, and the en-
cagement of the distinguished artistic pro-
misses to be very prosperous, certainly a
most enjoyable, one to the Richmond play
-goers. 1t is said that no living actor has
achieved higher position in his profession
than Mr.. Sothern, or none who more
thoroughly deserves his success. The ap-
pearance OF Mr.. Sothern in Richmond will be
his last in this country before his departure
for Europe, and those who can do SO should
avail themselves Of this opportunity of see
ing him. Reserved seats may be secured at
Ambold's.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-03-23

ORGANIZATION OF ANOTHER MILITARY COM
PANy.-The i" Virginia Grays" is the name
of new military company composed OF col
ored men, which was organized Friday
night ut Samaritan Hall. The following ON
GERS were elected: Benjamin j. Scott, cap
tain; William Denton Smith, first ileuten-
ant Joseph w. Bailey, second lieutenant ;
john Winston, first sergeant; Slas winston,
second sergeant; Jordan Winston, trird
sergeant; Walter Hudley, fourth sergeant ];
David Henderson. fifth sergeant; henry
Burress. first corporal; Frank Norman, Sc
cond corporal; Thomas Kemp, third corpo.
raj: Richard Carter, fourth corporal. There
are eighty men on the roll Of the company,
aud it is expected that they will be at once
uniformed and its organization completed
by the officers OF ths company passing ex-
animation before the Board Of Military Ex-
aminers.
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RICHMOND. March 81, 1874.

RlCHHUND, DIHT CU Il, IoE1'
Nr. Editor: In your issue Of this morning
noticed communication (rom one signing
himself R. E. Az "Too much confidence in
Mig" 1t Is my opinion that he knows very
little about the laws or rules of the Post
Office Department: that every person having
ANYTHING to do with the United States mail Is
solemnly sworn as 10 his honesty and faithful
discharge Of bis duties, and is supposed to be
such until found otherwise and also wish
to inform him that out of probably twenty.
seven arrests made by Captain Frey only two
were "Nigs." Comment is needless on the
" Nion question. 2. 81. T.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-03-23

CHANGE OF NAME.--At meeting of the
members of tile Sidney Grays, company
"D" of the First regiment, held az the Ar
mory Saturday night, resolution was
passed changing the pane OF the COMPANY
to stonewall Guard. Several new recruits
were ut once enlisted, and an interest and
enthusiasm manifested which promises wen
for the future OF the command. All the
commissioned and non commissioned oIn'
GERS, it was stated, will present their reslS-
nations. and IN entire Reorganization may
thus be elected.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-03-23

The VIRGINIA OpERA-H -HoUsE.-The WAL
lace sisters concluded their engagement here
Saturday night, and had q full aud apprecia-
tive audience. Thursday evening the come
dienne Rena will commence short engage
ment at this popular place of amusement,
aud will appear in such plays as Buffalo
Bill. Hazel-Eye, and Kit Carson.
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The Ra,a-5aou,,tafn scare.

RALEIGH, March 21.-The Daily Ne,cs
special reporter has arrived in the neighb0r-
hood Of Bald mountain, and reports that
citizens confirm the premonitory symptoms
of volcanic eruptions on the mountain. A
large party Of scientific adventures are en-
route to the mountain. The citizens in that
section are intensely excited. Outdoor
prayer-meetings are being held, many be-
lieving that judgmcnt-day is at hand.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-03-23

CENTRAL LUNATro AsYLUM.-The joint
committee of conference between the Senate
and House Of Delegates on the disagreement
us to appointing committee to visit and re-
port upon certain localities as suitable for
the permanent location for the Asylum re-
ported on Saturday, and the report was
adopted by both houses, appointing COM
mittee of three on the part Of The House and
two on the part of the Senate, who may as
sociate with themselves practicing physi-
clan, and examine localities which may be
offered for the purpose, and report upon their
respective advantages for the purposes named
to the General Assembly.