The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-01-01
From NInrshaII Coanty.

HUBB's LANDING, December %, '67.
Editor Of the Register
l. When it came to pass that Arthur the
First was declared King of the "loyal'
people Of West Virginia, he ruled over
the people by thousands by hundreds
and by fifties, and vigorously did he
rule over the Copperheads."
9. And when it was rumored through.
out the land of West Virginia that Ar.
thur, who is ap excsedipgly loyal man
was chosen king over the people, the
Radicals, who are very loyal" gather.
ed together in great multitcdes, aud
made q stampede. q. t.| &
3. And about the fourth day after the
stampede the king became a great favor
ite of the people. - FES
4. Aud the king being exceedingly
wise, more so than all the men through
out the land of West Virginia, issued
forth @ decree, that all she people OF
West Virginia should be taxed.
). And the people in and around
about the great cities met every fort.
night to be taxed. ''-,
8. And when this tax was collected
with usury, part of it went into the
contingent fund of the great king.
Z. And portion thereof was placed
in the treasury of one Jacob, whose sur
name is Bristor, and who is grievsusly
tormented with devil.
8. And when this tax was collected tie
people in and abOnt the great cities,
were anxious to knew what becomes OF
this money. "I,.nt
9. And a council was held among the
Scribes and Chief Priests of Loyalty,
assisted by the great king.
10. And one James, who is sometimes
vexed with devil, thought it prudent
especially the "Copperheads."
II. Now it came to pass that a man
about the city of Moundsville, of the
tribe of Copperheads," and who calls
himself Marshall" made himself fam
Gus for writing to the Wheeling REGIS
TER marvellous things about one Jo-
seph, near Limestone --... ....
IL. Now il was rHm0red by this man
calling himself Marshall" !" that Joseph
who heals the sick and casts out devils,
in his assessments underrated the lands
Of one James, of noted loyalty, so that
q few shekels of silver, or a small roll of
scrip might pay his taxes.
Is. Now when this thing was made
known to the king, it was well pleasing
in his sight, and there was great rejoic-
ing among the servants of the great
king, so much so that q rams horn was
ordered to be blown and a great feast
given to loyal people in and about the
great cities.
Ia. Now in process of time, the king
and wise men about Wheeling, enacted
q Registration Law.
ID. Now it came to pass that this
Registration Law gave power to the
great king to appoint men in each coun-
ty throughout the land of West Vir-
ginia to be Judges of who shall vote
and who shall not vote.
16. And it was further decreed by the
King and wise men in and about the
city of the great King, that one man
should be appointed in each township
of undoubted loyalty, who shall always
have the great King before his eyes.
II. And the man whom we call township
Registrar, shall have four large books.
which we call books of registration.
15. And on certain day this servant of
the great King shall test the peoples
loyalty.
10. And if found loyal in the sight of
the Great King, his name is to be writ
ten in the Kings great book.
20. And on election day as many rs
have their names in the book shall
vote, but if not written therein, shall
be counted disloyal Copperheads, /"
but shall still pay taxi
81. Now, there was law that taxa
tion and representation were allowed
all citizens, but it was thought prudent
in tbs sight of the King and the wise
men, to blot it out OF thebook bearing
the seals. PETER METwEEsEIToS.