Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1882-10-12

to the interests Of society, their work was
slngularly effective In the advancement Of
western civilization. With seeming reck.
lessness, their efforts were in the interests
of law and order, and the people owe them
a debt Of gratitude they do not forget
Their page in history is as fascinating as
It is honorable and there is peculiar
pleasure in reading the narrative of thcil
wonderful exploits. Among those whose
careers were s;nsularly adventurous, arc
Kit Carson, Wild Bill, Buffalo Bill, Capt.
PAYNE, Texas Jack, California Joe, Capt
Jack and others, whose achievements have
made ih'm justly and widely famous
They have a warm place in the hearts OF
the people, and a prominent ONO in theii
adj. iralion. 1t is appropriate that their
achievements should lie recorded, and We
note vita pleasure the forthcoming Of a
new hook from the press UfN. d. Thonp-
son i Go New York and st. Louis, called
The Heroes of the Piains,' covering the
ground Of border history. 1t is profuscly
illustrated with 100 engravngs aud 10 col
ored Autograph plates. 1t is sold by sub
scription through canvassing agents, aud
presents an opportunity to agents to make
money especially inviting. We advertise
| it IN another column.
GRAND jury RCPoRT.-The djury
made their report Thursday and were di"
charged. The report is as follows:
TO tile Honorable, the Judges Of the Circuit
Cour! for Frederick county, The grand
jurors of Frederick county respectfully rep
resent to your honorable body that in the
discharge of the duties involving upon
them, they visit ed the Jail, now under the
charge Of Robert Bsrrick, sheriff. The
building End premises are in good condi
ton; the Interior Of the building is remark
ably clean. The prisoners, some thirty
four in number, arc humanely cared tor
Although not required by law to visit
the almshouse and report thereon this body
did not feel disposed to wholly ignore an
ancient custom; We therefore procured a
conveyance. at no cost to the county, and
were speedily conveyed there. The keep
er, Mr.. Miller, with his assistants conduct
cd us through the entire building, which
is in good condition IN every respect, and
reflects much credit on those having It in
charge The inmates, at this time num-
herring l78, are well and kindly cared for,
and everything is done to relieve them in
their unfortunate condition, which Is we'll
calculated to excite the sympathy Of every
compassionate beholder.
The Maryland School for Deaf and
Dumb, located in this city, now in charge
of Prof c. w. Ely, and through which We
were shown, Is thorough and perfect in
every respect. The high character Of the
principal and his corps ofexcelleut teach
ers and assistants. together v it'll the cfflc
lent body of visitors connected with this
institution, need no word in their behalf on
our part.
The law relating to halls, churches, &c.
to which our attention was called at the
opening OF this term Of court, received
our consideration. A com mittee from thi.
body was appointed to make inquiry there,
in, and the police Of tho CITY, who are re
quired b, this act TO see that Its provisions
are complied with, We impressively enjoin
ed this duty upon them.
The condition of the basement Of the
court house buildiug-the department 10
which the water closet 10 situated-coult
escape our notice. This 10 offensive ever
10 the neighborhood, upon the testimon,
ola neighbor near by We trust YOU
honorable body will order thorough re
novation.
Having no further business now before
us, we respectfully submit our report anc
ask TO be discharged.
FRANCIS MARKELL, Foreman.
| COMMUNICATED.
WRsrAINsTER, Md, OcT., 4.h, 1882.
Mr.. Edi,or.-In response to your kind let
ter, permit me to soy that l am glad the
CLARION called attention the Flag" under
which the old 9th Reg't Inf'ty Vols first
marched against rebellion. Without pre-
tending to be absolutely accurate In the
statements now make, or without going
into the minor details connected Herewith
my best recollection is, that the Gag you
refer to, belonged to the brave and gallant
company ID" rsisel ia Mechanicstown
and vicinity, and 10 doubtless the SAINT
which they received from the hands ofth'
loyal ladies thereof when about to leave
their homes to unite their fortunes with
the regiment which Was afterwards TO dc
such brave service 81 behalf Of the Union
There was no little contest in the Regt u
to who shou Id be color bearer, and wheI
it was decided that he should be selected