Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-02-21
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as Goes everything in regard to our system
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SHoT.-John Best was shot by Henry
Morningstar, his father in law,on Wcdncs'
day last at the home of the latter. near
Utica 1t seems that Best, who has been
making his home with Mr.. Morningstar
Lett the laltcrs residence about . week ago
and returned on Wednesday morning last,
for the purpose of getting some chickens
which he claimed as his own. AS he and
the two boys who accompanied him, were
catching the chickens, Mr.. Morningstar
opened the door of his dwelling and fired
upon him, the contents Of the gun taking
effect IN his back and side. The wound
was examined by DR.. Wootton who pro-
nounced it in no way dangerous. Mr.
Morningstar, who is IS years DID, was ar
rested by Officer Woodward and brought
bcfor. Justice English on Thursday, who
released him upon his own rccognizanch
for his appearance Oh Tuesday next for q
! further hearing. Citizen
Mt ST. MARY's, FEB. II, 1873.
Mn. Ed -prcsumng that Mt. st. Marys
news will not be wholly without interest
for the majority of your readers, | venture
to contribute to your valuable paper a
brief account of the long and anXiously
looked for st. Johns Concert" rs it is
called, withdrawing been postponed from
st Johns Day unit! after the January cX-
aminatons-cam off on the night of Jan.
uary 30lh. The entertainment opened
with flourish from the String Band i'm.
mc,liatcly followed by st, Johns March"
that veteran piece, whose old familiar notes
have stirred the hearts OF students and
Weakened the mountains slumbCrng echoes
for nearly \ quarter of century. The
speech of the day was delivered By w. AL
len, ho, touching merely upon the salient
points of the Saints life, proceeded to draw
contrast between the true spirit Of chris
tan charity and modern benevolcncc as
eXcmpliticd in the "philanthropic inotitu-
tons of the day 1t was Mr.. Aliens first
appearance as public speaker, rnd though
in reality somewhat confused by the nov.
city of his position, yet he was apparently
sclf.posscsscd, and acquitted himself with
Honor. Mr.. Allan Bowie followed with
one Of his brilliant executions upon the vic.
lin,cclo; and beneath his graceful manip.
uMlons the softly murmurouS and eloquent
notes of that sweetest of mStrumcnts-sO
suggestive OF Italian skies, and m"onlit
~,
dclls where the musical tinkIc of dripping
waters is ever hrard-foatcd lovingly and
irrcsistahly into every heart. WaNcniag in
to lie the ycnlcr feelings, and pouring the
oil Of peace upon the darker and rudel
emotions Ot the soul, We were then en-
lcrtnlncl 10y beautiful and touching song,
most iccIingly rendered by Mcssra fclancy
BcltrAu and X ihhcn, three voting gentle.
mcn vino are passionatcly fond Of music.
and who in many 4 night when the cold
rains beat without, have cnhvcrcd our
drOopng spirits with merry sony--whO
many night when tie slvcry summer
morn rallcl down her wealth of bright
ness Upon the silent Mount have sent the
notes of their plaintive songs ringing along
in soflcst melody through the echono
woods, lending sweet voices to the MIR
murous shades, and filling our hearts with
the spirit OF blisstul rcveric.
The second speech OF the evening was
delivered by Mr.. Jas. b. Moore of New
York City. The sui jccr-American Lit.
cralurc--was ably, and beautifully treated.
The third speech vas TO be delivered bv
Mr. Markrter of Washington, but owing
to an unfortunate cold and consequent in
; disposition, that gentleman did not appear
Music here followed in much abundance,
and many pieces deserve special notice; but
fear have already made too great Il de-
mand on your space. The final was
lovely sparkling air, evidently the compo-
sition of Henry Dielman, our worthy DR.,
of Music. Mr.. Waterson, the able Prcsi
dent of the College, then made Il few re-
marks upon the general character of the
entertainment, and proceeded to dwell Al
more length upon IDEAS suggested by Mr..
Moorc's speech. He told us not to be daz
zled. in judging of writer by the first
flash of public criticism, which is often
times hasiy and unjust,and sometimes sent
from across the waters; and not to he
blinded to the dangerous doctrines of II
writer because his style is graceful and
fluent, hiding hereafter a polished surface
rcpctc with glowing imagery and brilliant
expressions, the insidious poison of pan.
thcistcal teachings but to judge Of him
more from an ethical standpoint; and with