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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

The latest advc2s from the Ice Memo
.al Association is that Prof Edward '.
Valentine, the sculptor, baving procured
from Vermont block of pure wli'c mar
bic. is f;lshl9ning the statue OF Gen. Lee,
which Is to be placed on the grand monu-
mcnt now being erected at his tomb at
The Washington and Lee Univcrity, Lex
ington, Virginia. The figure represents
Gen. Lee rcposing in an easy, rccumbcnt
pos ION upon couch, his head and Shout
,ers Slightly raised above the body, his left
arm Ouistrctchcd by the side OF his sword
;s right arm laid across his breast. lie
wear, full Confederate UNIFORM, including
boots and gauntlets, and Il light drapery
covers nearly the Whole form. The APP
pcarance is natural and graceful, indlca:.
iny peace ul slumhcr rather than death.
The monument when surmounted with
this fine work Of art, will be a lasting me-
morit to one Of Virginia's noblcst SONS
and patriots. The members Of this Associ-
alton are gentlemen well and hvorahly
known hy The entire community, who will
see that nothing is left undOne that will
aQu 10 lnc Dcluly anu lliS'l vi I'iio S'V"'
work We are advised by the Secretary,
Mr.. Chas \. Davidson, of Lexington,
VIRGINIA, that the funds subscribed are in
sufficient to complete the monument. In
0 der to further this object they have is
sued a life SIZE steel engraved portrait OF
Gen. Lee, to be sold only by subscription,
through authorized agents the proceeds OF
such sales to be applied toward the com
pletion of the work, An opportunity is
here presented to every person, not only
to procure, at reasonable price, superb
lifr-ikc portrait of the great General, but
to aid in the erection of a lasting monu-
ment to his memory Each subscriber
will receive certificate DULY signed by the
Secretary and Chairman OF the Lee Me
mortal Association.
We commend this valuable portrait 10
the public, and predict for it an immense
sale. Some energetic person should Sc
cure the agency in this section to assist in
this noble work. W. W. Boslwick ~ Co.,
Nos. III Il 179 West Fourth Street, Gin
cinnati, Ohio, have been appointed Gcncr,
al Managers of all agencies in the United
States. All communications addressed TO
the above firm, for circulars, certificates
and trims to agents, will Ieccive their lmme-
date attention.
Oct 2I-lt
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27
EMMlTSBURG NEWsT

Everything Is remarkably quiet here
just now. 49,.
the preserves put MP, The winter apples
stored away, shellbaIks and cllcstnuts nut
in the bags, and everybody seems to be be
preparing for winter quarters.
Though money is scarce, there appears
to be enough of the ncccssarics Of fife
placed away in the store houses and gran.
aries, which with prudent industry and
economy, will tide us over the wntry
storms.
The matrimonial market is simmcrcd
down and nothing new in Cupid's Bowers
The travel between this place and the
Railroad Depot at Mcchanicstown still
keeps up.
jacob Harner is now the oldest man in
our village.
There will be a Republican meeting IT
this place next Saturday, Mt which it is
said John b. Askcw and Edward Y. Gold.
borough will speak.
No Religious Revivnls on the tapis--no
sensation stories afioat, but all working
smoothly along in the same old paths our
fathers trod.
Our tOWH HIS Inc reputation Oh DclnE
gay and lively in the summer; why
shouldn't it be animated and entertaining
In the winter? Social and CHEEKY and full Of
the milk of human kindness and brotherly
love? We can do much to improve our
condition. Let us do it.
What is better than gold? Jasper.
What is better than Jasper? Wisdom.
What is better than wisdom? Woman.
What is better than woman? Nothing
Isaac S. Amman raised in his garden this
season Il radish that weighed 81 pounds,
and measured 2! feet in length. 1t was
sent to the CLARION Office for general in
spection.
Nicholas Baker, coach maker, is putting
up large back building to his house.
Mr. Robert ii. Gelwicks is digging the
foundation of new house to be put up
this fall.
Henry Iouck, wagon makcr,is also put.
ting up a new house at the upper end of
town.
The Wclty property was not sold last
Saturday at executors sale. The house
and lot was run up to $500, but with
drawn hv the executor.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

BINGHAM YOUNG AND THE Mon.
NoNs.-Let it not be supposed that in
the event of the death Of Brigham
Young the Mormons will be thrown
into confusion touching his successor
as head Of their Church. All this is ar
ranged and provided for, and the
will of their great and revered leader,
lawcivor and prophet viii be the law
t. the Saints. Neverthe. e9s, hls death
will Tueh he Mormon question IN
Utah 10 speedy solution.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

a1s- Tie postohice Department. has
lately isoued an order which is Of in
teresl to persons in the rural district.
The or''"r requires country nostmaS-
ters to keep their offices open every
dav during the usual business hours
and to attend at all other times as may
be required to receive and dispatch
nails; and also requires them to
orcn =, cir offices one hour on Sunday
morning f a mail arrives at the Office
ON that dav.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

as.s~ "As for the Democratic party
being able to help the South, this Is
moon-shine. There is no Democratic
party worth depending upon outside
of New York city, and in New York
the leaders Of the party are more m
terestel in Mullinsor and Tipper"ry
than in the South. The Democratic
party may learn the wisdom that
leads TO victory in the next century,
IL shows no sign Of doing so IN this
The only hope Of the South just now
is in the Republican party"
" Y Jy~,77
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

JOHN W. GARRETT, Esq, President
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
returned to Baltimore from Europe
on Saturday morning last. Mr.. GAR
RET has been. absent for about q year
and a-half, and has been very much
benefited, we are glad to learn, by his
visit. The american says he is
Prepared to resume his duties as
the chief Of the great corporation that
has for so many years thrlven under
the impulse Of his clear head and en-
ergetic will. Whilst his friends will
most cordially and heartily welcome
him back among them, it will be to
him pleasant feature of his retnrn
to find that during his absence the
affairs of the company have prospered
in the hands of his able lieutenants.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

raE- A special despatch from For
Wayne, Indiana, says considerablet
npeasiness exists there in consequence
of an unusual drought and heavy
prairie and bush fires in that vicinity
At times the city is filled with almost
binding smoke and falling ashes,
which, after shutdown, settle down
upon the city so denseIy as to render
breathing and seeing difficult. Con-
siderable damage is reported among
farmers, but no authentic statement
can be obtained.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27
MechanicStown, Oct. q, 1874

A STRONG TEAM,-A writer In
the Cincinnati (Ohio) Enquirer, sns-
cests the names of Gov. WILLIAM
ALLEN, of Ohio, and Hon. WILLIAM
T. HAMILTON, of Maryland, as proper
candidates to DO supported for the
next Presidency and Vice Presidency
ofthe United States by tie Democratic
party. AS the East hadi the last
three nominees of the Democratic
party for the Presidency-McClella
Seymour and Greeley-the Great
West will probably claim the next
nominee on just and equitable
grounds.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27
Meetings at lKa.
EcrstOWn, Sid.

HAGERsTowN, October 90 The
democrats held two meetings here, at
2 and 7 O clock, P. M. In the afternoon
a lengthy address was delivered by
Hon. VIM. Walsh, and in the evening
by Gen. Thomas J. McKaig, Attorney
General Svester, II. Kyd Doug lass,
VIM. r. Hamilton and Hon. John
snitchie. The meetings were large
and enthusiastic.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

n:.g~ When the Southern people
rushed into the arms Of Secession and
Rebellion, they went it bllnd-and
they are now reaping the fruits Of
their folly.
Col. ALFRED SpATEs, Of Cumber
land, is addressing the voters of Gar.
rett county in favor Of the election Of
William Walsh for Congress.
sGsg~ 1t is stated by Telegraph that
the Hon. John A. Logan, Senator
from Illinois, is seriously i'll.
John Nj chell is about to delive,
a series of Lectures on the present
condition and political prospect Of
Ireland.
The Prime of Wales and the Prince
Royal of Denmark, brothers.in-law
are together visiting the King OIL
Sweden at Stockholm.
The man who has nothing to bo'st
of but his illustrious ancestors is like
potato PLAINTIFF only good belong
lug to him is under ground.
How can everybody expect to get
his dessert in this world when there
are SO many who can't get their din
ners?
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

ssgn THE New York Herald, excel-
lent authority on the subject, states
that the New York Democracy are
now controlled by two men-John
Kelly, an old oflice-hoIder, against
whom Mayor Havemeyer has made
the most damaging exposltions, and
John Morrissey, the prize fighter,
Democratic ex-member of Congress,
and keeper Of the most magnificent
gambling saloon in the country.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

IowNDEs IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Last week LLOYD LoWNDEs, DR.,
Republican candidate for Congress,
was down in Montgomery county,
where in company with Col. Charles
Gilpin, U. II. Griffith, Francis Miller,
Charles w. Miller, of Frederick, and
others, he was making speeches to
the political sovereisns, and especially
"our American fellow citizens OF
African descent" Mr.. Miller, OF
Frederick, reports the "outlook' in
that county to be good for a Republi-
can triumph, and the reelection Of
I.owndes.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

nfar During the recent Fair at Cum
berland, Maryland, the room of Mr.
II. r. Tasker Cat the St. Nicholas,
editor of the Garrett County Hpa(d,
was entered, and they robbed him OF
a valuable watch.
WASHINGTON COUNTY FATE.-The
Haserstown Tmice-a- Week says the
recent Washington County Fair was
by far the most successful that has
been held there for many years,
There was the best exhibition of stock
the finest display Of products, and the
largest attendance ever seen at a IAN
in that county.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27
annual Meeting of the Western Ma.
ryland Railroad Company.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Western Mary land
Company was held at The Office of the
Company, southwest corner OF hutaW
and Fnvette streets. at noon ycster-
day, with the President, J. NJ. Hood,
ESQ, in the Chair. The annual re-
ports Of the President and Directors,
Treasurer and Master Of Machinery
were read and adopted and ordered
to he printed. The following Dlrcc-
tors were reelected: Hon. John H.
Longwell, Of Carroll county; George
W. Harris, Washington county; Hon.
John Welty, Washington county;
Isaac Motter, Washington county
and Hon. Joshua Big3s, Frederick
county. A discuss on took place as TO
I've condition of the road, ~ the con-
clusion Of which, on mo,'on a vote
of thanks was rendered the President
and Vice President for the able man
ner in which they have discharged
their duties. The meeting then adj
journed. The reports will be made
public in a day or two.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

TIE INFAMOUS CooLlE TRADE has
received a death blow in the Republic
OF Peru by Treaty with China, in
which peace and fraternity and the
universal rights of man are the prln-
cipal provisions. Chinese emigrants
in Peru are to be treated with the same
Difference and justice as native cltl-
zens. 1t is to be hoped that this good
example will be followed by other
Spanish American nations and colo
MES.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

NJ. Five years ago Mr.. Jacob
Kline, of Jenner township, Somerset
county, Pa, found single grain of
white wheat in his red Mediterranean
from which, after five sowinss Of its
products, lie obtained one hundred
bushels Of q fine variety 0: white
wheat.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

nn- Candor compels us to state
that the Grant-IIonore wedding in
Chicago last Tuesday could not hold a
candle in pomp and fuss to the Sher-
man-Titch wedding in Washington
City few weeks since.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

D:J" TIE October returns of the
Department Of Agriculture show that
the wheat crop is equal to or greater
than last years in all the States ex-
cept Maryland, Virginia, Texas, Ken
lucky, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa
and Kansas. In Connecticut, Della
ware, South Carolina and Illinois it
Is abont equal to last years crop.
The other States have increased their
yield. The New England States al
most reached the splendid crop of the
census year, approximatlng to a mil
lion bushels.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

HARD TINES. Out in l.Ilana and
Illinois the papers complain Of" GARD
Times" Senator Morton says there
is not a sufficient volume OF currency
in circulation 10 meet the demanis OF
the people. A great many persons
IRE ont Of employment, and they
naturally charge Hpon the admnlStra-
ton the inauguration of a policy
hostile to their Interests. 1t was this
feeling which has operated so adj
ycrseIy to the Republican party in
Indiana; and we fear the same cause
will contribute to the defeat OF num-
Der Of Rep. Congressman at the com
ing election in Illinois, Michigan and
isConsn. l." Both Senators Morton
and Logan SAYS the South Bend
RrJistcr, "raisol their voices against
contraction, but their adnonltlons
were not heele,l The result is be-
core the country
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

MARRIED IN MID A1R.-Clarles
NJ. Cotton, ticket agent of Barnum $
hippolrono, was married to Miss
Mary f. Walsh, the equestrienne, Oh
Monday afternoon, during an ascen-
sion from Cincinnati, in Donaldson $
bolIoon. Their attendants were Mr.:
w. c. Coup, Bernum' $ manager, and
Miss Anna Yates. The officiating
clergyman was the Rev. H. B.
Jenriess, Sweienborgian minister, Of
Plttsburg. The master of ceremonies
was Mr.. D. G. Thomas, Barnum $
press agent. The party, consisting of
seven persons, all assembled from the
Mppodrome, in the presence of nearly
fifty thousand persons. The party
landed in about half an hour, after
which the high contracting parties
drove to the Cincinnati Cathedral and
were remarked, to satisfy the brlde,
by Rev. Father Qnlnn. This IS the
first bona lde marriage in mld-alr Oh
record
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

THR STATE SUNDAY School Con-
vENT1oN will be held at Frederick
City, November II, Is ar. ]& 1874
All delegates appointed BY County or
district conventions will notify Rev.
H. A. Smeltz, No. 8, North Charles
street, Baltimore, Immediately, so that
arrangements may be completed for
their entertainment.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

scn- JOE NELL, colored man,
formerly of Frederick, but now Of
Cumberland, Nd, a leader Of the
Douglas Club, has recently become an
important parsonage in the political
world.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27
nay- In Cincinnati a society con

Bay- In Cincinnati a society COM
posed of pro ninent citizens, among
whom are many Of German birth, has
purchased tract Of sixty-slx acres OF
land for geological garden, and is
now laying it out for the reception OF
a large collection. The society is
its capital being limited
to $500 600,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

ns- The Cincinnati Enquirer says
Senator JONES, of Nevada, has in
vested 100000 in the stock Of the
New York Republic.
sfsy~ Look out for long, hard
winter. Susan B. Anthony's feet
have already began to grow cJld.
ssg~ President Grants speech at
Springfield, Illinois, contained 45S
words, and is the longest one he ever
made.
s.yP T. Barnum and his bride
arrived in the City of Cincinnati on
the Goth instant, and are guests at the
Gibson house. The veteran Snowman
is receiving many courtesies and Will
remain here until Sunday, on which
day the performances Of the Hippo
drone close. Donaldson S engage
mont with Daruum ends at the same
time.
b. 4 private Gunner was gwen ~
the Earl of DulIerin at DeImonlco
in few York, Monday evening, by a
number Of prominent citizens OF New
York: Twenty-eisht gentlemen were
present, including John Jacob Astor,
who presided, Cen. Hancock, Bishop
Clark, John Taylor Johnston, August
Belmont and A. I. Stewart.
nsy- The Turkish town Akhioloi,
containing 5000 Inhabitants, and
situated on the Gulf of Burg has in the
Black Sea, has been totalIy destroyed
by coutlasraton.
rtsr 1t is officially announced in
he Paris; papers that the building
ai the Column Npndome will be com
nlelcl next month, and that the
Statue OF NAPOLEON, which is nearly
Ini,hnd, vii. be placed on tie nonu-
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

nc94Y Another week and the tug of
war will be here. That is to say,
election day for Congressman from
this District. Only another week to
make up your minds to vote for
Lowndes or Walsh. In tn e meantime
examine the question thoroughly and
vote d;screetlv.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

The Peoples Liberal Democratic
Organization of the City of New York
have nominated Oswald Ottenlorfer
for Mayor, and Patrick Jones for
Register in opposition to the nominees
Of Iamnany Hall.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

g:.g" The Salary Grab or Back Pa
Steal, as the Bill to increase the pay
of members Of the Forty-Third Con.
grcss has generally been denomiuat-
ed, has excited in the State of Ken
lucky, that general execratlon which
it merted. The supporters of the
scandaIous measure are opposed by
candidates who lay claim to public
suffrage on their hostility to that
lisgraceful act.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

West TIRuINlA.-The election IN
West Virginia has resulted III the
success of all three Of the Democratic
candidates for Congress.
l. Benjamin Ii. Wilson,
9. Charles James Faulkner,
8. Frank Hereford.
Mr.. Faulkner, in the Jefferson and
Berkeley county District, was elected
by majority Of 3,l65 over Alexander
r. Boteler. The ShepherdStoWn
(W. Va.) Register says Faulkner spent
$4,000 in the canvass to secure his
election. He is very wealthy and a
very able man. Money, perhaps,
can't bride people-but it will have
its influence.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

rr1,p The IIaserstown Mail says
the Democracy of Washington coun,
ty are rousins themselves for the
Congressional battle on the 81 Of
November, and predicts that Walsh
will carry the county by a decisive
minority.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

sm- Everybody says that money Is
tight. One thing is sure and certain
we don't see much Of it lying
around loose.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

The Centennial tea party, at Annap-
oils, on Monday night: cleared over
$lOO, to be used to open /. Free
Hospital there.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

Run ORION Sunday last whilst
two young men Of this place, Haugh-
man and Brennan, were on their way
from Mechanicstown, in buggy, the
horse took fright at the freight train
Of cars as it was passing over a bridge,
and commenced running. 1t appears
the lines broke, the young men were
thrown out and the vehicle, said to
have been new one, was thoroughly
demolished. The horse which was
CAPTURED between this place and Mon
terey, belonged to DR.. BowIes Of tins
place The buggy was from the Llv-
cry of Mr. John S. Funk. The young
men fortunately escaped with but
slight bruises - IFoyncsboro Reco|d.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

na= When you have money in your
pockets pay up your debts instead OF
squandering it.
Me-, The Emperor Francis Joseph
of Austria has conferred the Order
of the Iron Grown upon the three
officers who took part in the recent
exploration of the Arctic region and
the Silver Cross of Merit with Grown
upon all the sailors belonging to the
expedition.
After the LIST of November, by law,
cartridges are allowed to be killed in
this State.
Men scorn to kiss among themselves,
And scarce would kiss Il brother;
Bat women want to kiss SO bad,
They kiss and kiss each other.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

The Legislature Of Vermont has
elected George +. Edmunds, Republic
can, to be United States Senator from
that State for six years from the 4th
of March next,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27
Third Term.
From the indianapolis Journal, organ OF
Senator Morton.

From the indianapolis Journal, organ OF
Senator Morton.
1t is impossible for President Grant
to be reelected. The party that noml-
mates him will be ANONYMOUSLY de-
reated. 1t is not only impossible tor
him to be reelected, but not desirable
if it were possible. His reelection
would not condnce to the elevation OF
American politics or to the Inaugural
ton of such an era of reform as can
alone restore the Republican party tc
popular confidence. There is but
one way to meet this question. II
President Grant does not speak 1t
before the meeting Of Congress in De-
cember, the Republicans in Congress
must express the sense of the party
against this third term business. Ii
they had done this last winter the
Republican party would have been in
much better shape to-day.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

ks7y- Here is another doubling
Thomas. The Chicago Post and Mail
saws; "Whoever believes that Presl
dent Grant has expressed to Secretary
Robson, or any other man, his views
relative to q third term is an IDIOT
Whether that close mouthed and won
derful person desires the honor or
not, and whether he could be persua-
ded to accept or not, We may all rest
assured that lie will never utter a
word on the subject until after the
action of the nominating convention.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-10-27

RETUHNED.--Wc omitted to state in
our last issue, that MIS-. Eliza NJ. Nicholas,
who has been in Europe for the past cigh
teen months, returned to her home in this
city, the first part of this month. She is
looking remarkably well, and has no
doubt enjoyed her trip.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-10-23

MLToN.-One of the horses stolen in
Milton about the first of September. has
Deen found by the owner, j. w. Finn. in
Albany, N. Y. There we're two horses. A
wagon and covered buggy taken. They
were traced through Sheldon and franklin
IN this State, and as far as Waterloo, Z. q.
where all trace was lost. and the owners
abandoned the search. Nothing more was
heard of the horses till the i25th of Septem-
Der, when the postmaster of Milton received
letter from Albany. New York, inquiring
II two horses were stolen from Milton the
last OF August asking concerning the re-
ward and stating that he thought he knew
where the horses were. The letter was
handed to Mr.. Finn. and he at once wrote
the Chief OF Police in Albany. This week
he received dispatch to come to Albany
he went, and Thursday be .came home with
his horse. and one of the thieves is in Al
bany jail.
Joe Fisher removed the cap from load
ed pistol. and then amused himself by snap
ping the same, while loading one hand over
the muzzle be was lucky and got it off the
third time trying;he now wishes be had not
done it,
\. b. Ashley has raised twenty-four tons
OF Hubbard squash upon six acres of land.
They are worth about S35 per ton