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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-04-29
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-04-29
TEE GRAND BALI. to be given on Fri

TIE GRAND BALL to be given on Fri
day by the w. o. II. promises to De tne
finest affair of the season. 1t being the
first of this society, the Committee Of Ar
fragments have taken all possible pains
to make everything complete, that they
may guarantee satisfaction in every way
to all who may attend. An elegant sup
DER will be served in the basement OF the
hall. The very best of order will be en-
forced; this, with the splendid music that
will be discoursed by Johnny Birch's
publicly appreciated Cotillion Band, will
assure night of sport and happiness.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-04-29

A CORRESPONDENT of the Baltimore
Roening Ne,os has predicted that this sec
ton of Uncle Sans plantation will be
visited by the "seventecn year locusts" IN
June next. These seventeen year fellows
manage to put in an appearance-in print
every two or three years.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-04-29
Ayers
Sarsaparilla

Is widely known
as one of the most
efectnal rene
dies ever discov-
cred for cleans
ing the system
and purifying the
blood. 1t has
stood the test Of
years, with a con-
eto,,F11- ~owinu
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

LEcruRE.-Miss Kittie L. Shaw,
the popular young lady lecturer. visi.
ted our town during the past week,
and delivered two most excellent lee
lures in the NJ. +. Church. On Sat-
urday her subject was Temperance,
and she handled it with zeal and tai
ent becoming an older head. On
Monday night her lecture was grand
and received the praise BY ALL sub.
ject was "What are your Habits?' She
divided this subject into three parts
viz the heart. the tongue aud incon-
sistency. She pictured of most beau
clss9 tlt5As s s4a, s # kssp'sVHb
ture of it because contaminated With
evil. Sh. then warned her audience
to bride their tongues, and keep them
from Islander. Inconsistency she pic
tured as one of the great evils that can
effect the human race. Take it all in
all it was one Of the most sublime
productions that we ever listened to
coming as it did from =. young female
Of but fifteen summers. The church
was crowded both nights, and we are
confident had sh, lectured the third
night the building would not have
held her listeners. We hope she may
soon visit liz again.
WUamsport Htot.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22
,sy- \ new Democratic, Daily f

@- \ new Democratic Daily Even
ing Paper will be commenced at Wash
ington City in few days. 1t will b
placed GU a sound footing financially
and be edited by some Of the bss
u;riters in the country. The veneer
aoie 2 -Rlair. Of .Silxer Snrin0s,
will communicate some important rev
Citations of the Past. Present ant
the Future" Mr.. Eliab Kingman
formerly Of the Boston Palladium
Of fifty years ago. will also furusl
some papers of an interesting charac
ter. Mr.. Kingman is the Oldest mem
Der of the Reportorial Corps and
Washington Correspondence now liv
ing. He enjoyed the confidence o.
John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jack
son, Martin Van Buren,, Webster, Clay
and Calhoun, and nearly all the great
men of the country for over half 4
century. He was one Of the most
able and reliable of correspondents
He was Ion" OF the Baltimore Sun,
and great Adniret of Ellen Tree.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22
fOrisinal.l
"Graye beside the Brouklet."
By WILL. ARCHER, FREDERICK, MI

was strolling through the valley,
On u pleasant morn in May,
AS the sun was slowly rising
Making everything look gay.
Down along the brooklct.
Where the violcts gently wave,
was walking, sloslv walking
When SAW NOISY grave.
On strade in wonder thinking
Of tic one who in it lay,
Knowing that the form had n'culdrrcd
And returned to mother clay.
Tired of strolling. and ia wonder,
On the grass ! lay me down,
When SAW n form approaching
Toward the grassy gravc-like mound
As that form approached and passed me
Knowing not that l was near;
On her face was sorrow written,
On her check there stood tear,
On that mound she gently nestled,
And in grief began to pray
That her God would come and take her
To the spirit Land away.
With her hands claspcd on her bosom
And rs Joy beamed in her eyes
Gently was her spirit waited,
BY the angels to the skies.
Then beside the mound We laid her,
Where the brooklct ripples by.
And spring birds come and warhle
Notes Of praise to God on high.
Aug. Is, 1874.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

posed by virtue Of his Office. to stand
at the head of political affairs. He
was invited to thei banquet. He got
wind of the Vaccinations of the "Nul-
lifers." He was informed of their
movements, and that they intended to
entrap him. This was to be the Feast
of Reason and flow of soul All the
big guns in Congress were to be there.
The principles Of the party on The JET
fersonian model were to be clearly de.
fined. Hayne, McDutie, Calhoun,
Hamilton, John S. and Philip P. Bar
boun, VIM. R. King Of Alabama, Muh-
lenburg, of Pa, and ali the moulders
of public opinion were to take part in
the ovation. Gen. Jackson was early
on hand, and his early friend, EDWARD
LIVINGSTON, his gallant companion at
the Battle Of New Orleans, was espe.
cially invited to the new elimination
of political principles, to define in
the language Of Sir WILLIAM JONES.
what constitutes aState?" Its rights
and duties. ~. /,
EDWARD LIVINGSTON the Nseo9sI
the Senate, representing Louisiaha u
the U. S. Senate, was there. Andrew
Jackson stood by his side, and was
then placed at the head Of the table
with f. P. Blair. Sen. on Que side and
Henry A. Muhlenbnrg on the other
After the table was cleared, toasts
were called for. Gen. Jackson gave
the first one, which fell like q bomt
shell among the State Rights Null
fiers. .
Old Hickory gave this sentiment
"Ow Federal Union-1t must be pre-
served"
my Col. J. 4. scHARr, the author
of the "Chronicles Of Baltimore and
ready, forcible writer, will assume
editorial control Of the Baltimore Sun
duy Telegram next Monday. Col
Scharf's historical sketches Of Balti
more and the men of Maryland arr
alike creditable to his genius aud anti
quarian researches. Let him now try
Ills hand on a historical sketch OF TX
Gov. Tuos. SIN LEE, of Needwood
Frederick county, Maryland, one o
the patriots of rs, and the companion
of GEoRGE WASHINGTON.
This will do for to-day. ~
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

n0- The Democratic Conservative
Voters of the Mechanicstown District,
mud all other Districts Of Frederick
county will meet at their respective
places of voting on next Wednesday,
the 25th instant, to choose Delegates
to the county Convention which will
meet at Frederick city, on the goth
instant, to select 6 Delegates to the
Congressional Nominating Convention
at Hagerstown, on the I'd Of Septem-
Der. Turn out and choose your ablest,
wisest and most discreet men to rep
resent you on the occasion.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

w We call attention to the Sale VI the
Valuable farm of Nrs. Mary Eyler. 1t 10
located about 3 miles North Of Mechanics
town, 3 miles from Mt. 81. Mary's College,
and miles from st. Joseph's Sisterhood.
1t ia one of the best farms 10 the county.
II will be sold at Public Sale at Gilbcrts
Hotel, In this place, ON Saturday, 18th of
September next. See advertisement.
~ 1t is the general opinion among
the Democrats Of Montgomery equity,
says a. correspondent writing from
Rockville, that Montgomery Blair or
William T. Hamilton will be nomina-
ted for Congress at tn. Hagerstown
Convention on the I'd Of September.
1t may be so.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

who II Lewis M. Blackboard
We find the following advertise
mcnt in the Hagerstown Free Press:
LEWIS M. BLAcXFoRD is a candi.,
date before the next Congressional
Nominating Convention for Congress.
July 28-tf."
When James Knox Polk was nomi-
mated for President in May, 1874. at
the City Of Bsltimors-thirty years
.eo--and the news spread over the
country, the question was eagerly
asked, "who ia james Knox Polk:
A great many people were astonished;
but after the election in November fol-
lowing, the inquiry died out, fol-
JAMES KNOX Polk was elected Presi'
dent Of the United States.
y. TOW in like manner We may well
aek who is Lewis NJ. Blacktord?
We never heard Of the gentleman be-
fors lin name appeared as above,
'SisSs Mich time We hkse been told
he q 4 brilliant orator; q clever and
energetic young man, who resides At
Sharpsburg, Washington county, and
has hosts Of friends in that section
The nomination and election Of Lloyd
Lovndes; Jr. WAS a surprise two Year,
ago, and the election Of Lewis 81
Blackford next November may not bs
considered altogether hopeless now
Strange things happen in these days
But is Blackford Democrat or Re-
publican? Is he a Dutchman or al
Irishman? Will he make his claims
and pretensions known so that the
sovereign people may know where hi
stands. The papers don't say wha
are his views upon the questions o
the hour. If he gets a majority Of th'
votes he will be elected. That is th'
general opinion entertained here
abouts.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

nA- A French writer has described
a young lady as a creature that cease!
to kiss gentlemen at twelve, and be-
gins at twenty.
1a- The theatre burned in Chica
90 recently is tho eighty fourth in the
country to 50 up in the flames.
COMPOSITION BY A LITTLE Boy
Subject The Horse-Thc Horse is a
very useful animal. 1t has four leg
one on each corner.
FLoR1pA BEANs.-Ienry D. RE
lnan has raised on his farm near Car
rollsLurg Mills. Adams county, Pa,
some fine beans, the pods are 26 and
q inches in length. The seed came
from Floriia. They are good eat.
ing bean, and will be on exhibition al
the Adams county Fair, Gettysburg
next month.
Hon. ALLEN G. THURMAN, of Ohio
IN eloquent member Of the United
States Senate. has consented to de.
liver the Grafton Of the Maryland
State Agricultural Fair, to be held al
Pimlico. near Baltimore, i'll October
RED MEMS EXCURSION TO VIII.
L1AMsPoRr AND HAGERsTowN.- The
Wyoming Tribe, No. 81, I, O. r. NJ. Of
Uniontown, with delegations Iron,
sister Tribes. will make an excursion
on the w. NJ. Railroad, to-day, 22d
inst. The cars will leave Mechanics
town at 8 o'clock, A. NJ. Tickets 81
for the round trip. Music by the
Cornet Band Of Uniontown. The
Band will accompany the excursionists
MA The champion grasshoprer O.
Kansas weighs an ounce.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

CLOSE CoNrEsT,-From presentap-
pearances the contest for supremacy
in the next House of Representatives
Of the United States Congress will be
close. Several distinguishes person.
ages are already looking ahsad to the
speakership.
l~ One Of the advantages Of the
prevailing style of fans is thata young
couple can get into the corner OF a
room, conceal themselves behind one,
and proceed to business.
nA- The oldest paper no published
in Maryland is the Annapolis Gazette.
1t was established in 1746 by the
Green family. 1t wears it's age we'll,
and looks green and hearty at ripe
old age.
II is 80 hot down in Texas that they
want to die, aud they sing
. "Shoot Inc dead with q crow bar,
Stab me to death with hoe
Batter my brains with sunfower,
And get me rid Of this woe"
b~ Virginia hopes to send wo-
man 100 years old to the Centennial.
s@- The Washington Chronicle says
that the enemies Of the Republican
party want Grant nominated for a
Third Term. but the party is too wise
to play so thoroughly into the hands
Of the opposition.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

Fatal ACCIDENT. - death Of q
Cumberland Md.) Ludy.-A dispatch
received in Cumberland, Allegany
county, Nd, on Friday last, from oos'
ter. O., announced that Mrs. DR.. Hum
mel.hime, of Cumberland, who was
on a visit to that place, in company
with her son, fell down stairs, receiv
ing such injuries as to cause her death
Mrs. hummelshine, hal been in deli
cato health for some time, and the
visit to Ohio WAS made in the expec-
,ation that she would be benefited
thereby.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

SABBATH School ANNlvERsARY.-
A grand time is expected in the grove
near HNugh's church on Saturday, the
9Th of next month, at which time the
Lutheran Sabbath School at said
church will hold another anniversary,
the entertainment to consist of decla-
nations, &c. A Band Of Music. ice
cream, melons. and everything calcu-
lated to make this anniversary pleas
ant one will be provided. A cordial
welcome is extended to all.
Liberty Banner.
There is man in this town who is de-
serted by everybody except his boh'tal dog
and he wags his tail mighty ,aziiy
sB- If Justice will sign his real name
10 the letter he has us, we will print it.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

Mr.. M,ultcn is a wealthy mcr-
chant, prob IDLY about thlrty'cisht
wears old. liz has red hair and light
skin, a mou.tache, and boil, prompt
way of speech. He is the physical
sntipodes .of Tilton, who ia q tall
strange, unworldIy-lookIng man, like
a great Sunday school boy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

"a A recent letter from Maj G: B.
Mcclellan, U. S. A. dated at Fort
Dodge. represents the Indians in Kan
sas. New Mexico, Nebraska, Western
Texas, Utah, and the West generally
to be on the "W.r Path. The, Mag
or's Company has been out scouting
in different directions for the last two
or three months.
Tho Major MAS hard on duty and in
GOOD health.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22
rl po,uhl;cans and Dam

"a The Republicans and Demo-
Gratis Of this Congressional District are
both puzzled as to whom they will
nominate for Congress. They can put
up but the people can knock down:
The "Darkites" and the "Grangers'
and the Anti. Caucus people will have
a finger in the pie. They are watch
ing tho developments with an eagle
sye. Things are not now as they used
to bs.
"Thy Spirit Independence let me share.
Lord Of the Lion Heart aud Eagle Eye"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

SALES To.DAY.--The Dclphy farm will
he sold at the Gilbert House to-day. John
Root. Trustee. Sale at 2 O'Clock. p. n.
4 meadow Lot in Emm,tsburg. property
Of the late BryOn ODonncll. Will be sold
at the Western Md. Hotel to-day James
A. Owen, xecutor
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

M The card of Miss Catharine 4.
Beecher, all things considered, is not
in good temper or taste. HOW can
she expect the secular and religious
pres. to believe implicitly in her broth
er's spotlsssness simply on his asser'
Of it, when sister Isabella is as
thoroughly convinced Of his guilt as
sister Csthariue is Of his innocence.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

The health of Baltimor, city i:
comparatively good. The number Of
deaths for the week ending list Mon
day was III, or "a less than during
the corresponding week Of last year
and nineteen less than during tn.
previous wsek. Undrr one year o.
age there were 81, AMI from cholera
infantum IS.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

~ The pcstoaice Department o.
tablished three hundred and forty
three new money order offices during
the past month, and discontinued six.
There are about thirty-four thousand
postofEices in the country, and OF these
sclne .thirty-fonr hundred are money
order offices. It appears from the
great increase in their number, within
the past two or three years, that money
order Offices are beginning to be ap'
preciatsd as they ought. They afford
the safest way to transmit small sums
Of money from one part Of the country
to another.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

uA- 1t is estimated, taking a. basis
the growth Of the country. that in
1880 there will be 100000 miles Of
railrc q in the republic. We have al
ready nearly 10000 miles.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

HENRY WILSON, Vice President Of
the United States. thinks President
Grant is a candidate for reelection for
three terms; and is opposed to the
movement.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

Senator MORTON, of Indiana, is op-
posed to the three term movement;
and so is speaker Blaine and Senator
Cameron. The three term movement
will not be the winning card.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

~ Tho friends of Montgomery
Blair, in Montgomery county, claim
that if he is placed on the ticket for
Congress, be will carry "old Montgom-
cry county" by majority Of 1000
votes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

~ Prosident Grant has declined
tbe invitation Of, the Lincoln Monu'
ment Association, requesting him to
deliver tho dedicatory address At the
inauguration of the National Lincoln
Monument. on the 18th Of October.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22
Montgomery County for Blair,

The primary meetings of the Dem
ocratic Conservative Party of Mont
gomery county, in this State, to select
Delegates to the County Convention
at Rockville, on the 25th instant, to
elect Delegates to the Hagerstown
Congressional Nominating Convention,
on the ID of September, were held
last Saturday. Four Of the five Dis
tricts Of the county, Cracklin, Clarks.
burg. Medley's and Berry's, elected
Delegates favoring the nomination Of
Hon. Montgomery Blair, and one Dis
trict, Rockville, Delegates i'll favor Of
Mr.. George Peter. When the Coun-
ty Convention meets, all the Dele
g.tes sent to Hagerstown, will be Sc
lected in the interest Of Mr.. Blair.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

~ As we 60 to press the news
reaches us that the negro rolifero
who was con;ictei and sentenced te
be hung. for the murder of Annie But
Ter, and confined in the Jail ut Mar.
tinsburg W. Va, was taken out by
s mob and hung to tree on Thurs
d.v last. We are not in favor OIL
lynch law, yet We consider that this
was Just act, and We congratulate
tho Virginians in thus making short
work of the perpetrator of one Of the
foulcst murders or record.
WtUmmVori Pilot.
mr The recognition Of the Span
ish Republic by England, France and
Austria is officially promulgated.
The Bonapartists seem to be in
cressins in strength in France.
sA- Theodore Tilton once wrote to
Dear Elizabeth" that "he felt like
an India Rubber Ball. and Elizabeth
remembered this when she determin.
ed to " bounce him!
LAKE SARATOGA is, for the second
time, to be the scene Of a great re-
gatta. Three days at the close Of Au-
gust will be given to contest between
the leading boat clubs of New York,
and others from Charleston. Saratoga,
Norfolk Georgetown DC ,NewOrleans
Savannah and other cities.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

In 1880, when the great rush
Of Gold seekers was to California. ev-
erythins was high. Grapes that then
brought 81 yer pound, can now be pur-
chased all over the state from ] to |
cent per pound. Potatoes, large,
mealy, delicious, and as good as ever
fork was stuck into, which then sold
at$l per pound, can now be bought at
l cent per pound. The San Francisco
is about one of the best vegetable mar.
kets in the world, and prices rule low.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

~ An example Of the degree to
which Ritualistie high art is carried
in the Church Of England, is given in
describing a silver gilt chalics, made
for tho Sisters "of a Church at Kill
burn" in memory Of their late fouu-
dress, Mrs. Lancaster. 1t is ricaly
set with precious stoues-diamonds,
emer.lds, opals, pearls, carbuncles,
smethysts, turquoises, and garnets--
292 precious stones in all. In one
division of the foot there is a jewelled
cross set with upwards Of thirty dia.
monds, having an emerald for the cen.
tire. In the inscription occurs the
expression, "for the use Of the altar,
&c,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22

~ We think we have churche'
enough now TO supply the spiritual
wants Of the community. What vi
want here now more than anything
else is the establishment of h,l
dozen industrial institutions to Civ,
girls and boys who are growing VI
around us. We want some kind O.
machine shops or manufacturing in
dustries put IN operation around us te
keep employed about 500 men, boys
and girls so that they can earn an hon.
est penny and become Industrious and
useful members OF this community
like the little busy bee gathering hon.
ey from the balm of !. thousand flow
ers. Who will be the first to move tc
the front and put in motion the grand
lever to move the town and country!
DS Does the woman who wears the
breaches pant for fame
The discussion Of the Tilton- Beech
er.Moulton imbroylio has died out in
this community.
D@ A Washington correspondent
of the New York .Natl says that a
new administration organ, to be de-
voted to the re- nomination and re-
election of Gen. Grant for u third
term is to be started in the City Of
New York. Half million Of dollars
is 10 be raised to keep it ahoat. l.. L..
Crounse is announced as the respon-
sible editor.in-chief 1t is intended
to surplant tho n. y. Times and 7ri-
bune.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22
Who will DO the nominee?

MOUNTAIN BoQUET.--A lady Of Sabil-
lasville, possessed Of exquisite taste, and =
lover of tue beautiful, OF last Monday sent
US lovclyly boquct made from the wild
flowers Of the mountain. The symphonic.
were ar,i.,ic.lly cn,wincd, re-. hiding us of
the everlasting flowers and grasses which
grow on the Sunny side Of the Catoctin
Slope. In the centre wns the Sumac with
its cluster Of red berries; this was beau,-
fully surrounded in the shape Of an ex.
panded fan with crocuse> and tlat1odil>,and
the water lilies and the Gre, ping vines
which cluster around the ivy Green" 1t
reminded US Of Eli Perkins description OF
Louisa Clara Kcllog's dress nj Saratoga,
only it WAS han.l,omer, more charming,
swcctcr and far more fragrant For which
we tender to the mountain nymph our
hearticst thanks.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-08-22
~ Since LowNpEs wrote bis lie

~ Since LowNDEs wrote his let
tor Of declinstiun, bis star has de-
clined in this Congressional District.
There are upwards Of 1000 negro vo-
ters in this District, as that is quite an
item. They stand by the Civil Rights
Bill. Without the colored vote in
this county, ,in this Congressional Dis
trict, in this State, and in the Nation
at large, the Republican Party would
be no where. 1t will not do to 60
back upon the 'darkey' for that would
soon put the Republican party out of
existence.
The slate now stands as follows:
Capt. H. Clay NALL;
DR.. Lewis H. Steiner;
Francis Miller.