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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-05-30
The Spirit Of Patriotism.
COUNTRY FIRST, PARTY AFTER
WARDS.

rE3" "TuE HONEST UNION OF OUR CIR.
IzNNs--N0t to mpl~H " party hut to
UPHOLD THE GOVERNMENT; nut
to GrM Il t"rtioH, but to PRE9EltI + tie
PEOPLE INDEPENDENT and FREE"
Toast given near Baltimore, July T.,
1916, Gen. SAMUEL SMITH, in the Chair,
The above toast given on the itA
Of July, 1916, in Towards Park,
near where Washington's Monument
rears its colossal form, breathes the
true spirit which should inspire the
hearts of a free people III moments OF
q great National Crisis. Gen. SMITH,
the Hero of Mud Fort, was a soldier
of the Revolution, patriot true to
his country. He served the people
of Baltimore and State Of Maryland
in the Councils Of the Nation at trying
periods Of our history both in the
House of Representatives and the
United States Senate.
lie commanded the Militia Of the
State in the days of the Whlskey
Instruction, and by the side Of
Washington he marched from Fred
erick- Town in 1874 to Fort Cumber-
hard to uphold the integrity Of the
Union: in 1911, he headed the NJ ILL
Tia Of Baltimore IA al effort to drive
Ia1l the British Soldiers, when they
invaded the precincts Of the Monu-
snental City. llewas present when
Sir John Ross fell, and when the
Red Coats under Admiral Cockburn
hoisted Anchor and departed for
lis Chesapeake Bay, lomoward
lonnd.
In the days of Modification in
1882 '33, while a Senator in Congress
of the United States lie avowed his
Willingness to head the Militia Of
Maryland, in case Of necessity, in
response to tie Proclamation OF
ANDREW jackson, and march against
South Carolina as he lad heretofore
aa4rcAod against the British forces.
In 1851 50, he was elected Mayor
OF baltimore 10 queIl domestic Inaur-
section and 10 uphold the majesty
Il .1o lave He made the Rioters
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-05-30

peaA. The CAToCTIN CLARloN is
enteavoriilg TO build up ManuIac,
lures, stimulate Public Enterprise,
encourage Private improvements,
bring in new inhabitants, make Me-
chanicstown more widely known for
Intelligence, Enterprise, Educational
Facilities, Business Opportunity, and
as place for q home Because we
like also to encourage the Fine Arts,
Musical Taste, and a love for the
memorable and beautiful. If you
care to have weekly paper here in
your midst that can effectively help
to promote these desired objects,
give it a liberal support Pay and
encourage thu Editor, and his paper
will advocate your interests in a
four-foll degree. Every dollar you
pav it for subscri ptlons, for advertls-
ing and for printing, helps to sustain
and improve the paper and with 1t the
improvement Of the town. Both are
bound TO stand or fall together.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-05-30
New MARRIAGE RM.-The Coul

New MARRIAGE FoRM.--The Coun-
ell of the Reformed Episcopal Church
(bi3hop Cummings now in session
in New York, has mad e several altera-
tons in the prayer. book, among the
rest alterations in the form of the
marriage service. The handing Of
the ring to the minister has been
omitted, as also the passage, with all
my worldly goods thee endow." In
the prayer the reference to the mar
ricl life of Isaac and Rebecca has also
been stricken out on account Of map
propriateness. The passage in the
old form, where the minister pronoun-
ces tbs married couple imam and
wife" Yhe Rev. Mr. Tucker moved
that the words ''plight thee my troth"
should be changed, as the phrase was
not generally understood, but the
motion was lost after slight debate.
The marriage service Wa then adopt
cd a. amended.
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lFor the Clarion.]
THE pRATORIO.

Mr.. EDITOR Having some curios-
| ity to witness the exhibition Of the
Amateur Musjf clans Of Mechanicstown:
I in common with others wended my
way out to the Engine house, on Whit
Monday event ng, to hear and see for
myself. Tue preparations, at the
Engine house for aths public aecommo-
dation, evidently reflected great
credit upon those who had the az
engagements in charge. And while
those who were anxious listeners, were
so we'll and comfortably situated, it
was gratifying to know that the
adornlnents Of the stage, were by 70
means neglected, adding largely to
the pleasure to be derived by those
engaged in the Oratorio, as well as
patrons. About s 7. M. the audience
was favored with a choice selection
on the Piano, by Mrs. King, as a pre-
lude to the regular exercise, after
which Mr.. G. L. Cassell delivered q
very pertinent address, illustrating
the different characters; making it
easy to comprehend the sudden
changes of fortune likely to Replace
as was iustanced, in the case Of
XumsaA and Mordecai, the jew.
THIS charge given, rep.ete with good
common sGnso-prepared the audience
for a proper appreciation, OF the talent
that was to lie displayed on the occa-
sion. The costumes selected with
care, as we'll Us taste, We're impressive.
The gontccl behavior, and excellent
order Observed, by the amateur per
formers, commanded the respect and
admiration Of the audlence-and
while it is not Our purpose, to fartlc-
ularlze to any extent, we can scarcely
forbear to make allusIou to some parts
eff the performances. Taking the Or
ut0uo as q whole, we must pronounce
it, to have surpassed our most SAN
guina expectations. Much credit is
due the originator and instructor,
| Prof. ]. Mark OsIar, as we'll az his as
sociates, for the hanlsomr manner in
which they have acquitted themselves,
and entertained their fellow citizens
Of Mcchauicstown and vicinity on
Whit Monday evening, You lnay
rest assured, MIR. Editor, that the
mantle Of Morlecai the Je", fell upon
proper shoulders, when represented
BY Prof. Oslcr. Tor who bat lie, Of
,i.o company, coull pass tho regal
IIanon with 50 much der,sjon, &corn
and contempt, while yet in seryjtude:
knowing to actin that manner, would
bring upon himself an clict Of death
proclaimed By the King. This Is
what Xunlan desired what he sought
for, and what he succeeded in obtain
ing, and would have carried ont, but
fer the persistent efforts eff MordecaI
with Queen Esther, who with her
life in her hand, went before the
King, AIT heaoUsht him in behalf OF
Mordccai, AMI der people. Her ap-
peal proved TO BE- success, and soon
The scene changed. lIanan soon fell
from his yoy1. position, AMI the sor-
rowtUl separation with his family was
truIY scene. Xoresh, the partner OF
IIauan, appeared to great adIantS",
especially 50, when III very naughty
yet plaintivo manner, she cast aside
The evidence ofregel state. The parts
were we'll executed, and would have
done justice TO more experienced per
lormors, both vocal and instrumental.
Y
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-05-30

VlcToE lIuoo, the great Novel
writer Of France, is deeply in love
with the United States, and ono
minute out Of every hour when he j.
awake, is devoted to talking about
this country, the other Nfty-nine
minutes being devoted ~ talk about
himself
1t will be gratifying to the people
to know that Congress has decided to
adjourn and 50 home early IN June.
President Grant approves, in q let
ter to Baltimore, the proposition to
decorate the graves Of tie fallen Of
both armies.
1t is said that The Government is
sending out detectives to ascertain
wethcr the law requiring bank checks
to be stamped is properly observed
The penalty for an evasion Of the law
is heavy.
TIE CLAIM Of the city Of Frederick
for war losses seems TO be under q
cloud for the present. The Committee
on Claims in Congress decided last
week to submit an unfavora5lo report
on the matter, although acknowledge
ing the business Of the petition. Tc
pay up these little debts, the COM
mittee thinks, would be too severe a
strain upon the purse Of Uncle Sam
in these tight times.
neA~ Dispatches from Calcutta state
that the distress from famine i'll India
is increasing. Nearly three million
people are dependent upon the gov
ernment for food.
Mr.. Tonnyson, poet Laureate, is
trying to think Of something to rhyme
with Sartoris.
Title for a Darwinian book Of
travel-Irom the Isle Of Dogs to the
Isle of Man.
Rochefort will study polysamy at
Salt Lake and communism at Chicago
indianapolis, Ind, claims q popula-
ton Of 100000. The census Of 1866
gave her $4,000.
ne2y Carroll street has been gay
and musical all the week. 1t will
be little more so on this Saturday
evening.
BEE. A gentleman from Crcogors
town District informs US that the
wheat and grass crops in that section
never looked better.
Dag~ 1t is said that Edwin Booth
the great tra.lcgian, will visit Mechan
icstown soon, to play his great role Of
/ Richard Ill, CT the Battle Of Boswortl
field. Let him come.
re- Wisconsin is the largest wheat
growing State IN the UOiou.
White wash Is improving the ap-
pclrAnco Of ien:ea, IN town, very
u.uuL.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-05-30

nay The Catoetin Charcoal Furnaces
are in full blast and turning out their
usual quantity Of superior iron. The
Anthracite Furnace. is undergoing a
little alteration in the boilers. 1t
will be in operation again in short
time, and when it next commences we
hope to hear Of its great success. MI.
Kunkel is using every cndeavor to
make it roll out the pig iron.
This week the corn planters of this sec
ton have nearly all got through with their
work.
PUBLIC. SrlRlT.-We are informed
by one of the Board Of Commission
ers Of thist down, that one of our cit
liens has displayed q commendable
spirit by loanlng to the Corporation
what money they may require at G
per cent. to pay off the Corporation
Debt, until such time as they can
collect taxes to discharge the indebt-
edness.
1t is believed here, says the Ea""er Fl
L,tJcrty, that the Charles Wagner, named
above, is Charles f. Gcasy, formerly OF
this place. lie is of the Wagner family,
end it is known here that he was at work
in that part of the State, and it IS also
said that he had ASSUMED the name OF
Charles Wagner.
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PINE APPLES
BAHAMAS!
= OR ANGES,! ~
PRUNES =!
TAMARINDS, :,

While in John Ed. Martins CONNECTION
airy on last Whit Monday, where the Red
Flag" hangs out, we thought we were i'll
the Alhamb at New Orleans, and that Il
fresh cargo Of Tropical Fruit, had just
been imported from Havana, Judging from
the delicious fragrance which stole over my
senses. Turning to his shelves there my
eyes toasted ON these delicious fruits. No
wonder his Confectionery is crowded every
cvcnn Nc. Supcrad,lrd to his delicious fruits,
his Ice Cream and Cakes arc not hard to
take. Those who call once are sure to
cali again "ENccisior' is his motto.
Tuesday, the I'd of June, the German
Baptist Love Feast Will taAc place at
Rocky Ridge.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-05-30
The Hen. Roger Brooke fancy.

Some persons having asserted that
the late Chief Justice Of the United
States, Hon. ROGER BROOKE fancy
favored the doctrines of State Rights
and HSecession,' as interpreted by
the States of South Carolina and
Virginia, it is about time to disabuse
the public mind from lapsing into
that delusion. Than this assertion
nothing can be more untrue.
Mr.. fancy Was Attorney General
of the United States, a member OF
Jackson Cabinet in 1882, when the
Hero of New Orleans issued his
Proclamation against the Nullltiers of
South Carolina, signed ANDREW
JACKSON, President, and counter
signed EDWARD LIVINGSTON, Secre-
tary Of State.
Thai document was approved by
every paper in Maryland, Democratic
or Wing, and by every public man OF
any consequence, with the exception
of ISAAC D. JONES, Of Somerset coun-
ty, kind of Ishmaelite from the
Eastern Shore, a disciple Of Abel 7.
Upshur, the author Of the "Partisan
Leader. That Document the
Proclamation], and Websters great
speech in reply TO Hon. Robert Y.
lIayne, smashed up the doctrines Of
qualification and "oecession,' So
ctTcctually, that even the Hon.
JAMES HAMILTON, Jr., the Chev;tIior
Bayaru OF the Paine ito State, gave
them up. Gov. Hamilton said
Webster left thom not an inch OF
ground to stand upon.
But we 60 a little farther back. In
l19S, Mr.. fancy was a mem"er 0:
the House of Delegates from Calvor!
County. We copy the following
lrom The official proceo ling5 Of the
House Of Delegates OF Maryland,
Dee. 3G, l79S.
Mr.. fancy as member Of the
House Of Delegates OF Maryland
voted against the Virginia and Ken
lucky Resolutions, and never admired
them afterwards.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-05-30
gGy~'The foreign element is Ell

Geyr The foreign element IS em-
barking. for this country in large
numbers. No less than four thousand
and sjNty-two immigrants, the largest
number any day this year, arrived at
New York on Monday, the majority
Of whom were irish and German.
lalyA At the annual conv ocation of
the University Of London, on the 10Th
of May, it was reSofve'l, by vote Of
50 to IS, that 1T is desirable that wo
men should be permitted to take de-
arees in the University"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-05-30

u.s. AN unpleasant wmor has
found its way across tho Atlantic BY
precisely what means nobody knows.
1t has been floating around III the
columns Of the German newspapers
for a week or more, but has been re-
ferred to by the American journals
only by mysterious implication. The
New York World of Monday had
something to say about it, and as it
is a delicate subject 10 touch upon we
can only define itaa a flying statement
that the Duchess Of Edinburgh is III
a fair way to anticipate an event that
should have waited upon the more
dccorous process of time. The dauGh-
1ors of the House of RvmanoN have
never been distinguished for their
chastity, but it was thought that there
had been some Improvement since
the time when the GATHERINGS poisoned
husbands, children and lovers, and
the last of the name learned the
distinction Of being more thoroughly
deprayel at soyenty-hve than she
Was al twenty five. But il thispiece
of international scandal concerning
the newly married Princess is true,
we cannot but recall tie words of
lIoratio to Hamlet
Indeed, lny Lord, It followed hard
upon"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-05-30

IL The painters have been husi'y en-
ploycl for several weeks past in hcaulliy-
mg many Of the houses in town. The
buildings Of Mr. Henry RouZcr and Geo.
Fayorlr look new aud clean H. apcnhy,
Ca3" Hedge Fences arc being introduced
into EycI'o Valley.
Mr.. Joshua Moscr and Mrs, Benjamin
Duncan have removed from llauvrrS Dis
trlct to the Virginia side of the. Potomac,
between Martiuaburg and Winchester,
Iron OAR.--A vein Of Magnetic
Iron Ore has been found on land Of
Mr.. Daniel Denner, short distance
east Of Rock Creek, the Gettysburg
borough line. The Gettysburg Ac-
puJAcW, Compiler says the ore seems
to be rich in quality, and the inulca-
tons point to a large body.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-05-30

~; ne S'aFiSh rotH!GAl situation
is CONSIDERED very critical
BtA- Tile Grs3 election of a lna!n.
Der OF the forty-lourlh Congress krs
rla ,e in Oregon, on ]ane list ~ 'Fho
State has but one member. The Re-
publicans, Dom ocrats anT 7nIcpvu-
dents have each 4 Candidate.
~" The Charleston, S. G., chr e.,
!remorhing IN the reccnt delinquent
tax sales in Charleston county, oc-
c"ryins FIVE days, convI0I!yo: ".Ihi,
is AN appealing exhibit. Twenty
ninc hundred pieces Of real est,tc
conha-atcl lay The State for Delinquent
taxes in a single county-a county
whose taxpayers, have not solitary
representative ia the Legislature Of
the State
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-05-30
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bsy~ Governor Dix, Of New York

nayr Governor Dix, Of New York,
has signed tue .eanpulsory education
bill Ey It's provis ions it compeIs
parcnts1nnd qua diaA$ e give chill
tifen Of from eight toldltesu years Of
ase, elther in q school or at home, at
least fourteen V tek5 Regular instrrc-
tions every year in reading, writing,
arithmetic, Ensii*h.. .,sssffa1nioar and &C.
ography. 1t prohibits the employ
ment Of children within the ages
named at any labor during the time.
when the district schools a c opcned,.
and school, officers arc given authori-
ty to see that is enforced.
GRANTS THEORY "A FALSE ONE.
President Grant certainly has been
relniss in not requiring change in
the Treasury Department. The pres
sure brought to bear on Congress to
prevent that body from adopting the
resolution of censure has been grossly
indecent, and for this pressure We.
fear that the President is responsible.
Such an exercise: of power on: the
part of executive officers is in direct
violation Of the spirit unconstitutional
Government. It is grounded on IL
false theory. Administrative officers
are not pieces Of land which 4nan
eultivates for the support of himself
and his alnily.--N,w York .Ec,ninG
Post.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-05-30

pc The -SpaNtsl poetiliqAl situotjon
consiGerI very critical
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-05-30

Brigham louat soys: II pray t,r
oar enemies, hre,brrp, bat | always
pray that they may z, to hell. \
Naw way 'his, Ct Ae.Nin3 Goals OF Ere
on thrir Evar;~>
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-05-30

"A reservoir alarm hI5 been inyeu-
ted.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-05-30

ills ENcc!rncy, tie governor Of
Illinois, "by calling h;tA a4ass.'
ras" BsmarrI, i, going to !."rpa fleet
Of @lnboats p;ttroi!jn% the Rhine;
"her fore French r'Ners HOW spn,k
! Of him as the Nhinoscros.
r,,s" \ m,iden lady says that if
single life is bad, it stands to reason
that douhIn lie is twice as bad; but
ladies rarely understand mathematics.
nr23" Nobody has. invited the Car
Of Russia to visit the United States.
lie must be very mad aboutit.
The youngest son, Of QNeen Vic
toria has just been made a mason.
Nellie Grants husband is thought
in Washington to be a Ounce.
The woods will soon be full enough
Of ticks for picnic parties. ..
Mrs. Foster, wif4 Of the United
States minister to Mexico, recently
) assembled the: volcano Of popocqtaptl.
one feichtu the cross several fecC
above the region OF perpetual snow,
: and li,0Uo feet above tho sca-thc
highest point ever reached by a lady.
Mrs. Marshall Bazanc has fallen
heir to an immense fortune in Mex
lico, her i've country For the sooth-
Ing Of laceratcl heart there is moth
ing like hard cash. There will GER
talnly be something left for the chill
dren even if they should keep the old
Marshall : Init up in what the printers
call "1uol."' ~. ,... ,.
The Oratorio was u grand sue
John Edgar Thomson, President
of the nonui-ylyanil Railroad Com
pany, died in the City OF Phiadel-
phia, OH last thursday morning.
gca. the health Of the Pope Of.
Rome is very much improved ON the
:, 2Sth Of May. lie is able - about,
but his phy sicians advise him not to
so in the open air.
".i reservoir alarm ~ been inyeu-
ted.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-08-13
Phillips Packs" the Primaries.

i On Friday last the wise and good
Colonel W. A. Philips accompanied by
thAt bigh-toned prince OF morality
yclept !. g. Aoh'er, made their appear
anc- IN Ottawa county. The wise and
good Colonel and his faithful i.encisnas.
Immediately set TO work, aud succeeded
in packing" the majority OF :he pri-
: mary meetings that were held in this
county on the following day. To effect
| this, agents were sent out from Minucap-
oils and in every instance these agents
got them selves. elected as delegates To
the county convention, to be held IL, X
Saturday,
The destruction of their eros by
grasshoppers, SO completely occupied
the minis OF the farming communities
that but little attention WAS paid by i:.eni
10 their primary meetings, and in some
c: the precincts Philips Minneapolis
pap-Sucliers constitute q majority 81
those present. Some OF thes. pap-s;cli
ers want 10 be reelected to office this
i.li. la the opinion of the correspond
Ont they could not have done "a worse
thing for themselves than they have
consummatcd in this packing affair. Blu,
no doubt that heightened, temperate
moraiist, General Jdrcmiah Goggles
Iohicr VIII solace their future d.sap.
pUiItment with few more cheap cigars
lmd drag store medicinal whiskey.
The .raiscr> announced early II their
organization that the office should seek
lac miah and not the man the office.
When . Congressman allows hI.nsel:.
personally, AS Mr.. Phillips has done in
this ma,tcr--io stoop from the position
the people gave him to honor, and even
get c0wn so low rs to pack the caucus
meetings Of q county for his polilica. ad-
vancsmcnt, the people will no, forget it,
and will carry their reme brancc OF that
fac, ~ the ballot box.
This packing may result in the choice
of Mr.. Phillips for reelection by our
county delegate convention, and it viii
also most a>surediy result in the girln.
Of swonp;ng maj"ri,ies aga'ns, him and
his pap-surkers when the elections or-
cur.-Ccrrsspcndence Of Minneapolis n
dcoGnds.t.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1874-08-13
The ieriis OF Dane!a..

1t an inquest held in London on tho
body {! ii youHg lady who died Sudden
~, Il few hours after attending all even
my party, o! apo;,lexy, the coroner re-
marked that /; WAS pity 10 say nothing
against sc heaIthiul and pieasurable
AN exercise as danane" but i; N D., GER
.ainiy produced apapiexy in certain
eases. The cases III which death Is d.
rec,iy produced by dancing are happily
rare, bat the seeds Of death a,e citcl
$ow.i in q ballroom, not 50 mach from
dancing as from The circumstances under
With ii is carried on. For instance.
what caa be- more likely 10 produce ap-
oplcXy or some serious illness than the
practice Of eating ice, when thoroughly
heatcdny violent exercise? Again, ike
atmosphere of many a ballroom,
craEued is it often IS with ,hree times
as many people lis ii can comfortably
contain, Is enough ct Itself tn poison any
one not acc.i,n1iizej Ia sui.oraiiUn ty
previous training. Then there are sud
den changes OF temperature To- which
young ladies insutlic;es.,iy clad, ere ex
posed on leaving the heated rooms AZ
they return home, oyer-tIred ana III pre-
ciseiy tbs condition under which such
chgn;;es Of temperature are Likely TO
affect them ii they have any tendency Ia
lang disease. The late .,oars also which
are necessarily kept in the -"aso' cannot
be otherwise than very rrejUdicinl t.
the health of both young and old, and
probably cause many IN illness that Is
probably credited IL Other sources
There is, in truth. great nced OF reform
in most 81 the social habitSpi the pres
ent day, ard the wonder Is not that any
young lady is killed by dancing, bu. .!a,
any, save the strongest, survive the
and dangers of sammer
in London.-PaU HAL Gazette.