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EXCLUSION FROM OFFICE OF THE IyTEII.r-
GENCE OF THE STATE.

IL is OF the utmost importance 10 every free
state, that those VINO are the most INTELLIGENT
have the largest stake in social order and pos-
sgSs property, or are interested in property bv
the hope determination through steady Indus
try, should participate in the g0Vernmest. But
in cur unfortunate Commonwealth tn 3 is the
very class which is excluded from the manage
ment OF us affairs. The people are thus de-
priyed in p0bnc business OF the efficient ca
pacity OF their best citizens. Their affairs are
consequently in the hands of incapable men,
too often entirely controlled by those who are
mere adyentureTs, camped in their midst like
Vagrant Huns for the purpose of present plun-
der, in whose fidelity 10 their inte-ests and in
tegrigy they have not the 81 ghtost confidence
and 10 whom the language OF Col. Barre, used
lD the Blush Parliament 10 describe similar
class that infested the American colonies, may
not luapprcpristely be applied, when he spoke
of the colonial officers as " Men sent to skV ont
their liberties, TO misrepreeent their actions
and 70 piey upon them men whose behavior
on many occsstnns has caused the b Ood of
those sons OF liberty 10 recoil within them"
Yet 10 would not bs strict justice net TO admit
scme honorable exceptions TO this rule. But
these exceptions seIVe to modify only to a
naturally inherent in such depTaved and /, ran
meal policies. For instance, though we have
on the BEECH some honest Judges OF respect
able ability II Is manifest that the courts of the
state lose their self possession and quail when
confronted by the political feroctty of The
hour. Hard is the lot of that people
when law shrinEs from the defense of
her own aluars from PROCLAMATION and plays
the coward within " the Holy of Holes
England has always accounted IL an excess OF
misfortune, whenever her Judiciary for a mo-
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-07-27

That provision Of The Federal Constitution
which fOrbids state 10 pass bill OF attainder
or &c post JGct0 law has been either audsciOusly
violated, IL is SO easy OF evasion to be ut
terry worthless fOI the protection OF American
citizens against the madness OF faction or the
fcentiou sne>s OF power and the intentions OF
the trainers Cfthat Instrument have Leen ut
terly frustrated by the Ingenious devices cf Te :
venge and hatred. For it cannot be denied
that under the Dretence OF fixing the quaihca-
tiOn of voters JwO-thirds Of the white men OF
this State have been diy6sted OF The elective
franchise by Ii gislatiye enactment as a punish
aleak for assumed Odsnses. for " hIch they have
never even beeu challenged by any process Of
law.
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BIEMPEIES APPEAk
II r r M s..

INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31
Commissioners Notice.
October Term. ls6s.

October Term. 1868.
John r. Ford. and wife, and Mary
Jane Cromwell,
VS..
Daniel w. Cromwell, Executor OF
John Il. Cromwell. Joseph Myers. Lo.
gan Osbourn, and Trueman w. Potter.
field, Administrator Of II. Clay Crom-
well surelies OF ssid Daniel w. Cromwell
IN his bond az executor as aforesaid. John
Ksble administrator of George w. Crom-
well, Richard w. Cromwell. John Oliver
Cromwell surety, and Lucy Jane Crom
well, children Of The complainant Mary
Jane Cromwell.
This cause coming on to be hoard tho
i 9Th day Of October, 1868, on the bill,
and exhibits, and il appearing that tho
process has been served on all the deifn-
daDis in the cause except Daniel w.
Cromwell, MurTeiy Cromwell, and Lucy
Jane Cromwell, who are non residents OF
the State Of West Virginia, and as to
them publication having been made and
completed, and each, and all OF said de-
PENDANTS falling to appear and answer, the
bill as 10 them and each OF them was TAX.
en- for confessed a. rules and still failing to
answer. Upon consideration whereof 1t
is sdjudged. ordered and decreed. ihs,
James ID. Fsymsn. Mseier Commits,
sioper Of the Court, do state and settle the
execuiorIal account OF Daniel w. Crom-
well, executor Of Jane T.. Cromwell de-
ceased, aud ascertain. and report what
amount OF the assets OF said estate have
passed into the hands OF the said Daniel
w. Cromwell as executor Of said estate,
and have not by him been accounted !or
and paid over 10 the complansnts. and the
TO show 10 what extent the sUreiies OF tie
said Daniel w. Cromwell will 10 his
bond as executor as aforesaid. are respOn.
sibe for such default. ss well in respec-
tive 10 the assetr Of the estate generally.
and in taking said account, The said com
missioner is authorized 10 give notice Of
The time and place OF proceeding With
the same in one Of the newspapers pub
lisbed in the County OF Jefferson by ed.
verlisemeni for four successive weeks and
notice shall be equivalent 10 peTsonsl ser
vice Of notice upon the respective par.
ties, and said commissioner shall s,cer-
tain and report any matters by him
deemed pertinent. or required by any Of
The parties.
true copy-Te'ie,
w. A. CHAPLiNE, Clerk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31
Mtarriaacs.

On Tuesday last, near BerIyville, BY
the Rev. Charles White, Mr.. Charles
H,nyetteSof this County, 10 Miss Jane
Turner, of Clarke County.
On Tuesday OF last week, by the Kew
NJ, Jacob Williamson, Of Berse'
lev county, W. Va, to Miss Hrg"i0
Hysr, Of Washington county. Md.
Al the residence Of Wn. X. WOOD
ward. Washington, D. c., on the 21u
instant, by The Rev. o. Perrlnchlei' MI
Gsorge Wafers OF Gsorge,oU TO MISS
Catherine f., daughter Of the late VIM
Redin, Of the same place.
AT the NJ. E. Parsonage in this place.
on the 29,h instant. by Rev. w. q. Coe'
Mr.. John UiI6urn, of New Orleans, 10
Miss Sarah ". Belle, OF this county.
In the Episcopal Church. in Hedges
Vile on The ooh inst, by Rev. w. Han
son, Mr.. John J. Lemon of Jefferson to
Miss Bette T. Robinson OF Berkeley
On The 26,h inst, by Rev. Mr.. Owen.
in Msrtinsburg, Mr.. JOeOb Miller to Miss
Martha Jane Colbert, both Of Martins
burg.
On the 27th inst, BY Rev. Mr.. Lower
Mr. George D. Lambert, to Miss Nag
gle C. Grazier, both OF Msrlinsbure.
On The same day by the same, Mr..
Samuel Nay, to Miss Nary Chapman
both Of Berkeley.
In Cincinnati, on Thursday evening
the 18Th instant. by Rev. H. ID. Moore
Mr. James Myers. Of this county and
member Of Go. A., I'd Va. Infantry, dur
ing the war, to Miss Hsien T.. Burn
ham. formerly Of ST. Adams. w.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31
H sll's maj. 275

Is The ShepherdstoWn Lyceum will
have public discussion in MIR. McMur-
rams school room on Friday night next.
Question Is it wise in parent TO labor
TO acquire wealth in order TO leave rich
inheritance TO his chilJrenl Affirmative:
G. M. Beltzhoover. H. B. Lee. Mega.
tive: E. C. Freel. R. n. Pendleton.
Capt. Ed. Montgomery. well known
citizen Of Augusta county. was thrown
from ,wo.horse wagon near Stanton,
las. Wednesday. with such force as 10
break both bones Of one leg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31

NLASS.-Best French Glass can siways be
VI had at II. NJ. BILLINGS Drug Store. Odd
sizes rill be cut to suit customers. No extra
charge for cutting. Oct 81
A LLCOCK'S Porous Plasiers, Wells Plas-
n tiers, Poorman's Plssters, Bellsdona Pias-
tiers, at HIM. BILLINGS Drug Store.
VINGARI Bitters; Omnibus, Glycerine and
II Bath Soaps; Paper and Envelopes; Steel
Pens; French Note Paper Of all styles; for sale
al DR.. MAGRUDER'S New Drug Store.
MRS. Grimes and Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
VI Syrups; Davis and Miller's Worm Syrup,
and Worm CONNECTIONS, pleasant TO The taste
but fatal 10 Worms; Axle Grease; Sewing Ma
chine Oil, for sale at DR. MAGRUDER'S
Oct 81 New Drug Store.
lamps and Lamp Chimneys, Coal Oil,
4 Brushes Of all kinds, Halo Lamp Shades,
Tooth and Nail Brushes, Pipes aud Tobacco,
Fancy Articles in great variety, for sale at
DR.. MAGRUDER'S New Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31

Gov. Vance AND GEN. klLPATRlCK.-
Con. q. B. Vance, OF North Carolina, in
a letter dated Charlotte, October 18th.
notices the fac. that General Fitzpatrick
has decorated him with his disopprobation
before the people of Pennsylvania. He
informs them. substantially, that he tanned
the Governor by capturing him and rid
ing him two hundred miles on bareback
mule. This the Governor denies, and
says:
II surrendered 10 Gen. Scho6eld al
Greensboro, N. c., May Q, 1865, who
told me to 60 to my home and remain
there, saying if he got any orders to ar
res, me, he would send there for me-.
Accordingly | was arrested on the 18th Of
May, a, home, by detachment of three
hundred cavalry, under Major Porter, Of
Harrisburg, Of whom | received nothing
but kindness and courtesy. | came in a
buggy to Salisbury, where we took the
care: saw no mule on the trip, though l
thought saw an ass a, the Generals
headquarters. This impression has been
since confirmed"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31
ANNUAL MEETING OF REFORMED

ANNUAL MEETING OF REFORMED
SYNoD.-0n Wednesday evening last the
One Hundred and Twenly-second Annu-
al Meeting of this body commenced IN
the Chapel Of the Reformed Church oil
this town. The opening Sermon was
preached by the Rev. G. L. Sisley. alter
which the roll was called, and The follow
ing officers were elected:-Rev. Dr.
Thomas G. Apple. President. Rev. Dr.
S. X. Fisher, Secretary. X. F. Keller
ESQ, Treasurer. The number OF Minis
,eriai and Lay Delegates present is one
Hundred and Seventy. Sessions are held
twice day. and much important business
relating to the Church. but in which The
public at large mas no special interest,
has been considered and disposed OF.
There has been preaching in the Chapel
every evening. Rev. DR.. Cans having
occupied lis Pulpit on Thursday evening,
Rev. G. B. Russell, on Friday evening";
Rev. DR.. Zachsrias, on Saturday alter
noon, and Rev. G. d. Wolff, on Satur-
day evening. On Monday afternoon,
Rev. DR.. V. Gerhart was formally in
sugurated Professor Of Didactic Theo!-
ogy, in the Theological Seminary al Mer-
cersburq in place of Rev. DR.. Harbangh,
deceased. The Synod was still in sess-
ion OIL Tuesday, when we went 10 Press,
bu, will probably adjourn tomorrow.
On Sabbath last the various Pulp pits Of
the town were acceptably filled by mem
bers of the Synod. Presby terrain, Rev. j.
w. Nevin. D. D. morning, Rev. DR.. T.
&. Apple evening; Lutheran, Rev. ID.
E. KIopp, morning, Rev. J. Nj. Tetzell
evening Methodist. Rev, J. c. Hensell,
morning, Rev. J. S. Foulk evening; Ger
man, Rev, J. F. Busche morning, Rev.
NJ. Bschman evening United Brethren,
Rev. G. w. Heilman morning. Rev. NJ.
A. Smith evening Bethel, (colored)
Rev Z X Eschback morning, Rev. J.
w. Lescher evening; African Methodist,
Rev. J. II. Dubbs morning -HagerS-
town Herald.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31

ENORMOUS BET OFFERED BY DR..
HELMBoLD.-H. II. HelmboId publishes
The following in the New York papers,:
am now ready TO wager one million
dollars cash on The result, Of the Noven.
Der elections, ss follows: S250,0U0 thai,
Grant will not receive majority Of the
electoral votes of the United States, or a
majority Of the votes cast by the people;
$4,000 that Indiana and Pennsy lvania
will 90 for Seymour and Blar; s250.0OO
tina, New York go for Seymour and Blair
aud Hoffman; $25O,0OO that Seymour
and Blair will be elected President and
Vice President of the United States. |
can be seen from 10 A. NJ, 10 4 P. M.
from this date up to October %, at my
drug store, 594 Broadway. As 10 inieg-
rity. refer TO Governor Curtin, OF Penns-
ylvsnia; ex Governor Joel Parker of New
Jersey: Ex-Governor ". II. Minor, of
Connecticut; Hon. D. S. Barnes, Of
New York; VIM. Weighlmsn, Of the firm
of Powers e. Weightman, Philadelphia;
and as 10 disposition and ability, 10 lead
ing druggists and publishers in the
Uniled States.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31

HonRIBLE MURDER. A gentleman re-
Gently from Shenandoah informs the
Lyncbburg Republican that "a man nam
ed O'Connor was found Thursday morn
ing lying beside the road, near Mt. Jack
son, in condition which clearly showed
that he had been barbarously murdered.
His skull had been broken by repeated
blows given with heavy rail, and the
head was crushed GU, Of all shape and
sembIsnce. The body was otherwise
fnghlfully msngled, as if by come one
who wreaked an inveierate and bitter re-
venge.
Ii is believed tina, the murder was COM
mi,led BY one Murphy. whose daughter
was betrayed end ruined by O'Conner
some two years ago. Murphy was
much affected by this dreadful misfortune,
and i, is believed tina. his mind was dis
ordered"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31
ShepherdstOwn, West Va:
sATURDAY............oCT. 81, 1868.

IF The Board of SupervisOrs of this Coun-
ty will meet on Tuesday next the Bird of No
yember, for the purpose Of counting the ballots
cast at the recent election, and until then We
cannot arrive at any definite concl asion as to
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31
BALTIMORE MARKET.

FLOUR-Howsrd Street Super 7 90
aS7 %; do. high grades 0 O0ss 10 90 /;
do. Family 10 75s$II75.
WHEAT-GOOd white is quoted al
50 30 common 10 fair all 7OsS2 90
Of red choice Maryland sold al 2 35ss2-
40, and prime al So 25.
CORN-Olt white 20sSI 25; new
al 80 cts to sl-old yellow al 81 25 ;
new al 95 cents.
GOLD-Gol5 is quoted both in New
York and Baltimore 81 l34s.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31

g. DEATH OF A Coop Manic will
be seen by an Obituary in this issue. that
Rev. d. G Bragonier, Of this town, de-
parted this life on Friday evening last in
the 6ls, year Of his age. He was faith
iul minister in the German Reformed
Church. Truly, "a good uan hath fall
en- IN Israel"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31

& The Wheeling hielhgencer Of
Wednesday, states that forty counties on,
OF SO heard from, gives the Republicans
in this State, majority Of 4,6l0, and the
remaining thirteen counties cast an, zggre-
gate vote in 1866 Of 1854. which gave a
Republican majority Of coo.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31

e. Col. Daniel pecher, OF the Hsgers-
town Mai!, and party OF land sPecula-
i.rs numbering about seventy FIVE, con.
template a second excursion TO Virginia
and the South, about the 18th Of Novem-
Der. All who wish TO join the party and
report the fact a, The Mail Office prior
10 the 10Th OF November, will be furn-
ished hslfrsre Railroad Tickets for the
excursion. Hotel and other sccommo-
dsrions have been promised at reduced
rst,s. We learn that several persons
from ihi. Town and vicinity will join the
excursion sta.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31
Oct. 81, 1868. Prs fee GA. az

A Mt Freezing Ci,iern Pumps, and
u Chain Pumps, for sale by
Ransom e. Duke.
Oct24 CbsrlestoTD.
TOXINS Cement and Fire Proof Paint
y for lesky Roofs. for sale by
Hanson f. Duke.
Oa24 Chsrlestown.
UYTRA Heavy Table Linen "a
"a yards vide. a, John Kep'inger's.
THE bes, Sec,u and Tobaero. al
L J. s. Fleming.
NJOSS IL Candles Files, at
M E. Shaftrs.
HYDRAULIC c ses,". for = D ;s,i BY
sept % Chsriestown.
DRINE Chewing Tobacco. and No.
i Cigars. at Liekider's.
DELL Melsl. Brass end Porcelain Pre-
ID serving Kettles, very cheap. ., the
Hardware Store. Z. ShGftr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31

g. Conn STOLEN -On Monday night,
last Mr. CLANCY Of this place. had Corn
Shocking frolic near town, and shocked
about one hundred bushels. The next
moruing,uPon going 10 the feld,he found
lha, The larger portion Of The corn was
minus. Persons should keep an eye up
OF their corn fields.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31

e. The whes, market, in our County,
has for several weeks past, been matter
ofinlefesi-Prices not being satisfactory 10
farmers, they have very generally refused
TO sell, and the consequences have been
an unusual slringency in The money mar
ke,. The basis of wealth in a communi-
" such as ours, is, Of course, our sgricul-
turll products, and the sIOPPsge Of this
puts an end to revenues from ell quarters.
Indeed, instead OF bringing money into
the County, the farmers themselves. in
many instances became borrowers,!o sup
ply their immediate wanis-thus adding
10 the closeness OF the market.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31

e. SoLp.-Mr. J. V. Underdonx, has
sold the House and 10, al present occu-
pied BY Mr.. David Keedy, in this place.
TO Mr.. John Rutherford, near Browns
Shop, in this County, for the sum Of
$1,000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31

I5S"Ths Statesman" is a new Democratic
weekly paper recently started in Baltimore. 1t
is published in compact form of sixteen pa
ges, and is edited by John Blair Hoge, Esq.
formerly of Martinsburg, WA, and Thomas
W. Hall, Esq, one of the original editors of
the Exchange, now Gasette, and Mr.. Henry
Ward, lately Of the Leader. The paper is issued
by joint stock company, comprising a capital
Of one hundred thousand dollars. The editors
announce that they are Democrats in the
sense in which that term he's always been un-
derstood in American politics." and will sus-
tain democratic principles, but will be free and
candid N their criticisms upon parties and
men. The political and other subjects are
handled with ability and interest,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31

Though Augusta Is one Of The lsrges,
and most populous counties in this State.
there is bul one prisoner in it's Jail, and
his term of confinement will soon expire.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31
SUPERVISORS COURT.
SHEpHERpsrowN, Ocl. 18th, 1868.

SHEPHERDsTOWNI OC'. io"' iooS'
Board OF Supervisors met al 10 o'clock.
Present. James Logic, President, W. u.
Butler, r. w. Duke, John u. SIaIey' J.
T. Reed, G. Fl. Turner.
Ordered the following bills paid. !.
+. Chapine. $40, Jury order; d. 3.
Byers, 60 els Constable fees J. w.
Osbourn, s., for services rendered Is
tate of George Byers, $50 6l' amount
George Byers as county Treasurer !;
Samuel Barnhsu 5000, for Jail house !;
C. E. Siubbs, s25, for office rent; w.
A. Chapline, 81 so, for stationery, etc {;
w. A. CLapIne, s74,6S, for cases for OIL
fee l. T. Chapllne, $50, for coal j
". Osbourn, S34. 65 for Tailor fees ; Ed
ward Shsler, 50 ~ for nails; John Cost
$500 for coal Towner SchIey, 50 60
for Lumber.
The viewers appointed by the Board to
examine and report The Proprlety oil open
ing a road from The Warm Spring road
to ln,erseci The Shepherdstown and
Chsrleslown road, made the following re.
port:
To the Board OF Supervisors Of Jefer-
son The undersigned appointed by the
Board OF Supervisors Of Jefferson Coun-
ty, W. Va, TO examine and report TO the
Board the propriely of opening public
road from the Warm Spring road, com
mencjng al the S, E. corner OF John
Hills lot, running along The lines OF said
Hills lot, the heirs OF Lewis Neills, j..
w. Glenn, and Henry Ronemous, TO in
terseci The Chsrlestown and Shepherds
town road, most respectfully report that
they find the route for said proposed
road practicable, aud that the opening Of
said road is absolutely necessary for the
convenience OF number of farms, and
would be great convenience 10 large
scope oil country ss an outlet to DuffieId's
Depot. And we assess the damages as
follows, viz: To ]. w. Glenn, s272 so;
TO the heirs of Lewis Neil. S62, 81, and
10 Henry Ronemous, $55 90, all Of
which we respectfully submit.
JOHN +. HlNKLE,
GEO. N. LYNCH,
JOHN NJ. ENGLE,
PHILIP ENGLE, ST.,
JOHN HESS
viewers, day, 81 $1,000,
Surveyors fee, 500,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-10-31
GENERAL GRAsr ON NEGRO SUFFRAGE.

GENERAL GRAST on NEGRO SUFFRAGE.
In his speech in New York city the
other night, Judge PienePon' radical
though be was a denocrs, al the time he
held the conversation With Grant, said:
"One day at his house in Washington,
while he was Secretary Of War, ioId
him that thought he would make gooo
democratic candidate if he was RICH, on
the question of negro suffrage. He rePlI'
ed tina, he had no wish for The presIden'
CIV; that he had now much higher office
than he had ever expected; that General
Sherman would gladly give the half that
lie was worth to make Sherman or any
other 6t man President; that his feelings
and sentiments we're entirely opposed to
negro suffrage; but that he did not wish
to be restrained by any pledges from the
right 10 change his opinion is future II
new exigencies convinced him that ne
was wrong; for, said he, you will re-
member that early in the war, when | was
in command of the West, publicly stat
ed tha,if the negroes had an Instruction !
would hold my army in check until II was
pu, down. But long before The war was
over should have been glad Of negro
instruction, and would have moved
my army all the faster. VIVA, l want is
the Union-the whole country returned
TO peace and submissive 10 the laws. |
do not like universal negro suffrage now,
hut the freedmen ought 10 be protected,
and il the only way 10 protect them
in their helpless condition is to give
them the suffrage, then | shall be in favor
of letting them vote. | want the Union
restored. and to have the South come
back, obey The laws, and submit as good
citizens, and if the future proves that they
will no, do it without negro suffrage. then
| would give them negro suffrage" APP.
plause