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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-12-18
Baltimore Gazette
FOR 1850.

1t would hardly be fair to repeat
again the alarming information that a
Crisis is approaching in Political af-
fairs but we honestly believe that the
next Presidential contest in this coun-
try will determine the question Of
Popular Government. 1t is to be,
pure and simple, struggle between
Capitalization on the side and consti
tutional Government on the other
The Republican party has started
out with the assumption that this is a
Nation Of Imperial forces and that
the war determined that States are
me rely geographical conveniences
On this platform they threaten to
nominate a candidate for President
whose tendencies are undemocratc
and whose instincts are not on the
side Of simple, Republican rule.
The Gazette believes that the war
settled the question that majority Of
the people are opposed to.any dissolu-
ton of the Union; that the right to
local self-government is as distinct
and as clearly defined as it was before
the war; that the Union created by
the Fathers was not changed by the
war, and that our system should re-
main unchanged. The GAZETTE pro-
poses to take an active part in the
next Presidential Campaign. 1t will
battle for Democratic principles and
for the candidates who may be nom
mated on a sound Democratic plat
form.
The GAZETTE is a plain-speaking
newspaper, always marked by the
courage Of its convictions. Its view S
on public questions and public men
are always understood by those who
have fair knowledge Of the English
language.
The DAILY GAZETTE is daily ep-
itoms Of passing events. All news Of
local and general character is gath.
cred from far and near aud giving
place according to it's value and the
interest which attaches. Condensa-
ton and naultum IN parvo is the mot
to in the makeup Of THF DAILY GA
zErTE. In the matter Of Geographic
news and correspondence The GA
zErrE is always fresh, alert and com.
prehensive. During the year improve
msnts and changes will be made which
! vi! g:2e ls grs2!e.: f-..!.:.e. -. se:-F,
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be "a JOY forever ,"eventually turned
out to be a most pestilential back.
BY continually hammering at it,
politicians have reduced it from a le.
gal tender" to legal "tough Sub.
ject. Rail roads have been numbering
each other and then committing sui.
eide, though system Of draw backs.
Politicians have been starting new par.
ties and cant get back, into the old ones,
possibly not for others, but for them,
certainly a very unfortunate back
The pull. back, that late innovation
on the rights of man, wherein fashion
makes the female dress resemble the
leg of a pair Of pants, and renders
visible to the naked eye, the general
outlines of those portions Of the form
that man displays below his vest, is
above all, the most intolerable of
backs. The gray-bac1 was dangerous,
the green. back is mischievlous, the
Draw. back is foolish, the cant-get. back
IS ridiculous but the pull. back is Vi
,ious. Yes it is the worst OF all backs
and ladies', we refuse to take back
his assertion.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-12-18
Death of Mrs. Eliza Harper.


Mrs. Eliza Harper was born May
4th 1898, departed this life Dec. End
1879, aged 81 wears 6 months and %
days. Many persons will more readily
call this lady to mind when we state
that she was a sister of Mr.. Andrew
Seton Of Mechanicstown. Mrs. Har.
per reached grand old age, but life
is not to be estimated by its years
but by the virtues and integrity that
adorn it. Mrs. Harper connected
herself with the NJ + church when
about II years Of age. Her christian
life a period Of nearly seventy years.
This is remarkable feature Of her
life. Few there are who "Re member
their Creator" SO young and live to
serve him SO long The highest en-
oomium that can be paid to Chris
tian's life is that Of consistency. The
testimony concerning this good lady
is that she lived a consistent Christ
ian life. 1t is enough, no higher con
plimeut is needed. Her end wa. a
peaceful triumph. AS she saw the
death angel approaching, with Pauline
faith she chose her funeral text End
Timothy 4th chapter 9th and IN
verses, "for l am now ready to be
offered &C.. The beauty Of her faith
was further shown in the hymn she
selected to DO sung at her funeral
commencing:
The grave is now favored spot,
To saints who sleep, in Jesus blessed.
Such was her exit from the church
militant to the church triumphant.
May we be equally faithful that we
may be like victorious.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-12-18
Lumber! Lumber !
CARROLL Street.
AT THE WARE HOUSE

have on hand az fine selection OF
Lumber az ever offered in this town, cDD-
sisting of
YELLOW PINE, SPRUCE
and lIEMLOCK JOIST
and SCANTLiN6
of MI lengths and sizes. A, 81. 6-s,
81 White Pine Boards and Plank, Vel
low and White Pine Flooring, dressed and
undrcsscd Wcathcrhoarding. White Pine
Shingles, No. /, 9, ard 3. Poplar Plnnks
A, 81, "a, and 81. Pine and Hem
lock Pic icts. ShinCle and Plnsterng
Laths. A prime lot of
CHI ESTNUT RAILS and
LOCUST POSTS.
Also all the
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-12-18

Annual Dues in Glass A............$2 90
Annual Dues in Class B............ 400
Each class is separate aid distinct-a
member can bold certificate in both clas'
ses, but not two in any one class
DEATH ASSESSMENTS
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-12-18

The question now agitating the
minds Of Marylanders, is, will VIM
Pinckney White succeed himself, or
will A. P. German succeed him. in
me U. S. Senate? For our part, we
are a very great deal better satisfied
with Mr.. White, than We can ever
expect to be with Mr. German. We
do not believe the latter, to be the
peer of the former in statesmanlike
ability, and in the Senate, if in nc
other place ia this country, will abil'
:ty assert itself and command respect
n..fr. White bar conferred honor on oui
State, by being honored in the Senate
snd we prefer to SEQ bin rem lin there
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-12-18
STATE UTUAL
BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
OF Carroll County.
HOME OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Md

OFFICERS:
JESSE REIFSNIDE Err, ...... President.
GRANVILLES. HAINES. Vice Prcst.
GEORGE II. GEHR .........T Treasurer.
DIR GEO. s. YlNGLING.... Secretary.
DIR. j. G. KELLER $50. Med. Director.
CHAS. r. REIFSNIDER. Counselor
BOARD OF TRUsTEEs:-Jcsse Rcifsnidcr'
Granville S. IIaincs, Phillip II. l. Myers,
Joshua Yingling, John l.. Rcitsndcr, A. n.
Stephen, George II. Gchr, DR.. j. g. Keller,
Chas. L. RcifSndcr, Dr. Geo. S. Iingling.
OBJECTS OF TIE ASSOCIATION.
To furnish 81 practical substitute at &C
tual cost for the more expensive and very
often unreliable life insurance policies.
This Association is purely mutual-no
stockholders to absorb PROTESTANT its al.
fairs arc managed by practical business
men, in the interests of its members. We
refer all interested to our Board of Trus
tees, who arc sufficient guarantee for the
honest management OF the affairs Of the As
ISOLATION.
MEMBERSHIP.
Any person residing in the Cnitvd States
either male OF female, between the ages OF
Is and So, in good health, may secure TIC
themselves q certificate under either of the
classes corresponding with their ages. by
complying with the requirements of the
Association and filing an application III
compliance there with, paying m admission
fee, and agreeing to pay death assessment.
and annual dues, ~ provided in our plans
Of Insurance.
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
Medical Examinations must be made by
good responsible physicians in all cases
the Association paying the same when II
does not exceed one dollar. This mHst be
complied with.
The annual dues are divided into semi
annual payments, 50 that it wi. be snaI
amount each time; payable On the LIST I"
January and july Of each year, to dctray
the expenses Of tho Association, Dues car
DC paid annually if desired.
ASSESSMENTS.
The DEATH FUM is created by assess
mcnts TO be used only for mortuary pui
poses. An assessment will be made on
each member, Mt the death Of member
IN full compliance with certificate in tn,
hands of the beneficiary, and death losses
payable in compliance Herewith.
PLAN.
Cost of $1,000 certificate in Class "a
which pays one dollar for each certificate
in force, and Of Il $4,000 certificate in Glass
"B" which pays two dollars for each Ger
tifica,c in force, and collected.
ADMISSION FEES.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-12-18
II. G. RADCLIFFE, Aps

Has located at Mcchanicstown, Id., anS
vii! he found at the residence of Mr. .'ohn
Miller, west of the post.otlicc. He Nils
visit Lewi>town on the first Tusday Of
each month, at y Y Zimmerman's Creag
crslown, on second Tuesday of eaa month
ut krisc's Hotel Sabilasville, n thirl
Tuesday of each ,nonthat STEMS thel. An
operations pertaining to the profession per
formed in Il satisfactory manner arl at low
prices Win always be found in ,tilce 1t
Nee! anicston on Saturdays. Persons ,
waited on at their residence ii desired
without regard to distance, inieu
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-12-18

Somehow or other, this word Las
come to be a nuisance. Taken in
whatever sense or connection you may,
some odium appears to have attached
10 it. It really has come to be syn.
onym for all that is troublous in Amer
;:an social, commercial and political
life. Fourteen to eighteen years ago,
we had tho grayback on our hands, a
most stubborn back, for the radiance
Of which, We adopted the green back
The green hack being considered Tor a
/: ~, s an, :; seq . y ia: Vs..
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-12-18
Different Kinds Of Coal,
SALT

Flour and Feed of all kinds, Bacon, Lard
and Fish in season. A full stock of Gro
ceries that will he sold cheap. Hardware
of all kinds, woodcnware and Carpenter
tools of all kinds.
PAINTS, OILS, PUTTY, & GLASS,
GRINDSTONES. &C.
N. 3. vii buy all kinds OF gram ana
produce and ANYTHING that can DC sol','
and pay the highest market prices III c''S''
or trade.
Give me call MS I Will not I've un.
derspld Thankful for past iavors, ]
still AJAX for a share Of the trade IN the lu-
ture.
Years, Sc.
GEO. ". STOCkSDAlE.
;,n10 Mcrhanicstown, Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-12-18
I1OUNTI COMMISSIONERS
NOTICE.

The County Commissioners for
Frederick county, will meet at their
office in the Court House.
On Monday, January 5h, 1880,
at 10 o'clock, a, m. During the SEES.
sion they will appoint Road supervi'
sors for the ensuing year, Trustees Of
the Poor in Frederick county, Keeper
of the Court House and Yard, and
County Constables.
The following Schedule has been
agreed upon for the settlement OF
Supervisors accounts for the year
1879, and no account will be settled
previous to the day advertised.
The appointment Of Supervisors
for each District will be made on the
same day advertised for settlement,
except Gin cases) where objections
have been filed.
Any complaints or recommended
tons must be filed with the Clerk of
the Board before the day set apart for
settlement.
No supervisor will be allowed more
than ten miles of road, in accordance
with the Act of 1876, chapter 4O4.
FIRST WEEK.
Tuesday, January 9Th, District No. /,
Buckeystown.
Wednesday, January 9TH, District No.
,, Frederick.
Thursday, January Sth, Districts Nos.
3 and i, Middletown and Creagers-
town.
Friday, January 9th, Districts Nos. 5
and 6, Emmittsourg and Catoctin.
Saturday, January 10th, District No
Il, Crbanna.
SECOND WEEK.
Monday, January 10Th, District No, S,
Liberty.
Tuesday, January 18th, Districts Nos,
9 and, 10, New Market and H"uvers
Wednesday, January Nth, District
Nos. II and -, Woodsborough and
PetersvllFe.
Thursday, January 18th, Districts
Nos. Is and i4th, Mt. Pleasant and
Jefferson
Friday, January 10th, Districts Nos
Is and IS, Me:hanicstovn and Jack
son.
Sa'u. day, January 18th, District
No. l., townsville.
THIRD WEEK.
Monday, January 10Th, Districts
Nos. Is and 10, Wooly:lle and Llnga-
more.
Tuesl ~. January Goth, District No
20, Lewi~;owL.
Road Supervisors will notify the
Boa. If any case where flood gates
are attached to any Of the County
Bridges.
The residue Of the Session will be
devoted to general business.
BY order,
II. +. STEINER, Clerk.
decl lat.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-12-18
Gatortin Niarion.
chas. e. Cassell,...'. Editor.
Ghaas. e.. :; S;a'ss'' rnop'n's.
THURSDAY, FEC. Is, 1879.
Chri sim As.

The first certain traces Of the lnstl-
tuition Of this festival, held to COM
memorats tho Nativity Of the Saviour,
ure found about the time Of the En-
peror Commodus (lS0-1o2 A d., In
the reign Of Diocletian, while that
ruler was keeping court at Nicomedia'
(oS4-3O5 ADJ, he learned that
number Of Christians were assembled
in the city to celebrate the birth of Je'
sus, and having ordered all the church
doors to be closed, set the building on
fro and all of the worshippers perish
ed. II does not appear that there
was any uniformity in the period OF
observing the Nativity among the ear
lier churches and it was held more
frequently in April and May than in
any other months. 1t was sometimes
held in January and it was not until
from the 5th to the 9th century that
Doc. Is was observed and not even then
arbitrarily. The principal reason CIV
en-, why Dec. Is is probably not the
true date Of the Nativity is, that it IS
then the height Of the rainy season in
Judea, and it is not probably, that
shepherds would have been watching
their Aocks by night.
Among the different causes, that
coo.perated is fixing this date, as the
proper one, probably the most power
full one was, that almost all the heather
nations regarded the winter solstlce
as the most important point IN the
year; as the beginning Of renewed &C.
tivity and life Of the powers OF nature
and of the gods. Many of the beliefs
and customs Of the old Germans and
Romans, relating to this matter, pass
ed over from heathenism to Christian
ity, and as the great German Yule
feast was held, from Dec. 25th twelve
days, to Jan. 9Th this may have IN,
all probability, been the cause Of the
general recognition, by them, as
Christians, Of Christmas.
1t however is now, with one accord,
that Dec. 25th is observed oy ell ma.
tons, as the birthday Of Christ, and
although within the last hundred
years, the festivities have much fallen
off, it isyet observed, as social hol'
:day by all, and as church holiday
by many. In Scotland it is rejected
by the Presbyterians, and in England
by the Dis.enters, as a church holiday
It is universally recognized and cele'
bratsd by the Roman Catholic church
and We believe, by all the Protestant
Churches in this country.
Concentrating as it does the su,
IRENE event in the religious world,
It is a matter Of surprise, that the Gel
abration ofthis day is not marked with
wider, and more pointed demonstra-
lions, by christian individuals and
communities; that it is not observed
more as religious, and less as a So
cial holiday AS it is, however, 1T lie
a grand old day, and young and old
alike welcome it, as the ono day, OF
year, when;
To solcmnize this day, the glorious sun
Stays IN his course, and plays the al
chemist;
Twining. with splendor Of his precious
gyc, ,..
The neagre, cloddy earth to glitter
ing gold
The yearly course, that brings this day
atout,
Shall never see it but a holyday.'.
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THE
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-12-18
TT CLAY ASDEHS,
DERTtST, 80

Has lusatry' 5e M>riNa4csrow tofiic, ut the
residence Gf Tina INnssrrs and is prepared,
to pcriurm alseeraybE"peytaining y Esent.,
tisiry accoytsing ev sler Most Approved
Methods. Special ats,nrien give, to the
Preservation rf ilre iatIsral Tech Als
work cntrustefi 10 his @ar- can bcswbmit
ted ia the c)osc4, scrFsi As of ilmMeompe-
tent to Judge. VIII rf.,r Gstes1tc.sa on the
LTrxt hondny Of ersch mcp,v.,: tssciMrepiUe
ON The .Sec9ud Nond"Y a~s' Cy,~!srtona On,
the THird .Monday If e.ses .Yests. Psumns
waited on at their residence 10 assfeti,.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-12-18
nR. GEO. =. FOCkE,
=1 81 ~ =

Westminster, Nd. Ohicc--eext door se'
Carroll Hall, where those seeking OK ara
sicns npon ,hc teeth are invited to calA.
Dr. Topke will visit Mechanicstown Oh
the Ed Wednesday Of each month
remaining over Thursday IS ,seagesIrd
He viii also visit Emmit>bnrg on she NH
Wednesday of cncII month ;snd r-lnaiA
oyeg Thursday and Friday il reTssi'td.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-12-18

The excess or over change in assess.
men,s is placed to the credit of the mem.
bcrs, and when sufficient to do so a Death
Loss Is paid without making an assess
ment. This is Just and equitable.
SPECIAL.
Persons over 60 and not to exceed 65
years old, may secure membership in our
association ifthey can present Al unusual
ly good health record and medical examl-
nation on the following terms:
Admission Fee Class A .......... $15 90
Admission Fee Class B. ........... Is 0G
Assessments in Glass A. 200
Assessments in Class B. amman. 300
Annual dues the same rs classes specify.
REMEMBER.
Before you insure, give our plans care
fu! study, sec and read one OF our certifi.
Gates, and we are satisfied you will regard
it the safest and most reliable in the State
Information checrfully given, Call Oh OF
address,
Yours Respectfully,
DIR. GEORGE 5. YINGLING,
SECRETARY.
OFFICE in the Building formerly &C.
ITO, W thu lsi .,ulional Bank.
Dee. 1t.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-01-22
SYMPTOMS Of q Diseased Liver.

DAM in the right side. under the
edge OF the ribs. increases on pres
sure; sometimes the pain is in the left
side; the patient is rarely able to lie
on the left side; sometimes the pain
is felt under the shoulder blade. and
il frequently extends to the top OF the
shoulder, and is sometimes mistaken
for rheumatism in the arm. The stom-
ach is affected with loss Of appetite
and sickness; the bowels in general
are costive, sometimes alternative with
lax: the head is troubled with pain.
accompanied with a dull. heavy SEN
sation in the back part. There is gen.
orally a considerable loss Of memory.
accompanied with a painful sensation
Of having left undone something which
ought to have been done. A slight.
dry cough is sometimes an attendant.
The patient complains Of WEAKNESS
and debility: he is easily startled. his
feet are cold or burning. and he COM
plains Of a prickly sensation Of the
skin; his spirits are low: and although
he is satisfied that exercise would be
beneficial to him. yet he can scarcely
summon up forttude enough to try it.
In fact, he distrusts every remedy.
Several of the above symptoms attend
the disease, but cases have occurred
where few Of them existed, yet exam
ination of the body. after death. has
shown the LIVER to have been extern
sively deranged.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-01-22
Red Tape In Russia.

A story is current in Moscow
apropos of Russian official routine,
which, whether literally true or
not, certainly illustrates to perfec-
ton the character of the prevail
ing system. An operate star OF
some note, connected with one OF
the principal Moscow theatres,
wishing to make short excursion
into the country. went to get her
passport countersigned by the local
authorities. The presiding official
received her politely, and, having
learned her business, inquired for
her "written petition"
"NIy written petition !" cried the
lady, 81 have none; ! never knew
that anything of the kind was re-
CURED"
"Not required, madame. On
the contrary, nothing can be done
without it,"
"NVhat am to do, then p
"NothiDg eaiser; he good enough
to take this sheet of paper, and
write according to my dictation."
The applicant obeyed, and tran
scribed word for word a formal
petition requesting leave of alb
sence from the city for a stated
time, which was duly signed, fold
ed and sealed.
"And now" quoth the man in Of
flee, "you have only to deliver
it,"
ITO whom, pray r
"To whom" echoed to official,
with slight smile at the absurdi-
ty of the question; "to me of
course"
The document was accordingly
handed across the table. The great
man adjusted his spectacles, broke
the seal, gravely read over his own
composition from beginning to end,
folded and rocketed it with me-
thodical slowness, and turning to
the impatient artistic, said, with an
air of official solennity:
"Madame, / have read your petit
ton, and regret to tell you that /
am unable to grant it."
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-01-22
A Remarkable Woman.

Among the passengers Of the
steamer Emily B. Sender, reported
to have been lost by the recent
laundering of that vessel, was
Madame Cazeneau, n lady well
known to many old New Workers
as the daughter Of n former Attor-
ney-Generar of this State, and one
of the most remarkable women our
country ever produced. She was
Lola Montez without that un-
fortunate woman's frailitits, lived
in the midst of political intrigues,
and being a versatile scholar and a
wonderful linguist, often led the
cabals formed to hasten the man
ifest destiny of the United States.
At one time she had a treaty ac-
tually drawn and signed by Queen
Christina, of Spain, in which that
worthy was to sell us Cuba for a
round sum. 1t only failed OF con-
summation because the Queen had
to fly from Spain in consequence of
an instruction. When our armies
under Scott and Taylor reached
the city of Mexico they found this
lady Of great use to them, as she
spoke the language Of the country
like a native. She had penetrated
to Mexico to buy real estate, New
York bankers furnishing the cap
ital, as it was thought by her aud
her associates that Mexico, once
ours, would remain in American
hands. Mrs. Cazeneau was also
the life and soul of the Lopez ex-
petition, and when the misguided
but brave man at its head was gar
roted, IL is said that he held min
ature Of the lady to bis heart, with
bis cruelty; not ~ a gage d'amour,
but to show how highly he priced
her efforts to free Cuba. Turning
her eyes to Texas, she wrote col
umns after columns in praise OF
that State, where she met and mar
ried Gen. CazeDesu, who was one
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-01-22
A Philosophical Tramp.

The younger tramp appeared to
he somewhat disheartened, and was
grumbling that he did not like
TO he kicked abont like a dog,
says the Reading Eagle. The elder
tramp, large man with rather q
cheerful face, but very ragged ex-
terror, rebulSed his companion in a
way that showed how the average
professional tramp viewed his stu
alton. 81 tell YOU" said he, with a
careless glance at the apparently
inattentive Craig, "you ought to be
glad to have such good times.
Here, take a drink and don't be q
fool. I've been on the road now
several years, and l don't want a
better life. l get living and that's
all man wants. Now, look at
those poor devils hurrying along
to and from work. They slave all
day and worry about it If they
don't get chance to do it. They
work all day, year in and year out,
and give all the grub we need to
such chaps as me without thinking
much about it. You and / lay
here and sun ourselves, for this is
the cbilIjest time ] ever saw, and
sleeping out this forenoon near the
river made me feel cold. Will l
catch cold from last nights rain Z
Well, suppose l do; I'm drying off
and warming up now, and If have
whisky enough I'll drive out the
cold. l tell you there's no danger
of any man starving to death in
this country If he amt ashamed to
wear ragged clothes and has cheek
to ask for grub. These folks will
toll and slave to support us, and
why shouldn't they il they are
fools enough :" And the tramp
laughed heartily and passed the
bottle to his companion who was
soon also in the best of humor.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1879-01-22
AGUE AND FEVER.

DR.. c. McLANE's LIVER PILLS. IN
CASES OF AGUE AND FEVER. when
taken with Quinine. are productive Of
the most happy results. No better
cathartic can be used. preparatory to.
or after taking Quinine. We would
advise all who are afflicted with this
disease to give them FAIR TRIAL.
For all bilious arrangements. and
as a simple purgative, they are un-
coualcd,