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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

CanpRES Our Ar NiosT,--The
practice of allowing boys to spend their
evenings in The streets, is one Of tie
most ruinous, dangerous and mischisv-
Gus things possible. Nothing SO speed :
lily marks the downward course. They
acquire under the cover Of the night,
an unhealthy state Of mind. vulgsr and
prOlsnc language, obscene practices and
criminal sentiments, With laWIess and
rolOus bearing that is shocking to con.
template. 1t is in The bywQys after
night(all, that oOys generally acquire
the education and capacity for becOm.
ing rowdyish, dissolute, criminal men,
Parents, do you believe it? Will you
keep them home at night, and see that
their homes are made pleasant md prof,
table? And iflhls is true Of boys how
much more necessary that girls should
be kept at homo alter dark. Nothing
good comes Of their gadding about when
they should be at home 10 the family
circle.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

HoRsE KLSD,--We are Informed that
during the prevalence Of the thunder
storm last Sunday afternoon. valuable
horse belonging to Thomas Saunders.
Esq. Of Arbuckle, Township, wOs killed
by lightning
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

PERsoSAt.-We we're pleased to see
in our Office, Thursday, Colonel John
L. Vance, of the GAIIipOlia Builclm =
The Colonel, it is rumOrcd, designs en-
gazing in the milling business in our
town, We trust il is 80,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

Copies ofthe Register gro sometimes
wanted by parties, who are no ,subsCri.
bers to send of. We can generally
supply the demand, but when any unu.
sual number is wanted. tits best to lot
us know sometime before publication
day. Single copies in wrappers, Eve
eonts.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

We have bconA little crowded with
job work this week, We have, hOWev'
cr succeeded in clearing the docket, and
are ready for more orders. Some very
nice material la'ely received from Gin
rinnat,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24
l. J. FISHER, IN. W. w. BROW
FISHER g. BROWN.

"A TTORN BYS AT L "a w
WILL practice in the county of Putnam
w Strict attention given TO all business
Proceeds Of collections promptly paid. Ad-
dess H. J. Fisher, Jr., Point Pleasant, West
Va, or W. W. Brown, Winfield West Va.
II. j. Fisher, Jr, will practice in the coun'
ties Of Mason and jackson aud in the District
Court Of the United States.
W. W, Brown will attend regularly ths
United States Courts held in this State.
They also beg leave 10 inform the public
that in the preparation Of an cases Of import.
ance in The State Courts for trial and in the tri.
al of cases in the Federal Courts, they will
have the advice, mid and assistance Of an old
aud experienced Lawyer. Ijune 2i-6m.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

LrBEEAt.-ThrOugh the percussion Of
Squire French, one Of our retail dealers
in liquor. kindly contributed o $1,000
"greenback" to the Public School Fund.
That is right, Squire, whenever those
fellows violate the law, make them pOy
for it.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

NorIcs.- Hereafter we shall make ii rule
to charge at the rate of Is cents per line for all
"puds," and advertisements of any descip.
ton. which are placed in our local columns
religious and charitable roticcs alone excepted
Free advertising and putting positively dis
continued
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

The storm which passed over this
place Sunday afternoon, destroyed scvo-
raj frui! and ornamental trees for W. Il.
Welzel and other citizens.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

smilt & Martin are ondoavoring to
make the present "hard times" easy, by
offering their goods at very low prices,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

LOOK 0Ur.-Tho new game law now
in force imposes foe Of not less than
50 or more than $40 Tor shooting rob
bin or any other bird, crows, hawks,
owls, &c, excepted. It is a righteous
law and should DO euforced-So boy,
look out, One half the fiue goes to the
lnIormor,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

arND TASK Ix.-we respectfully ask Jus
tees of the Peace to report cases Of publsc in
terest, tried before them, and everybody 10
send items Of interest for publication. A 10.
teal paper should be compendium Of lOca
history. Help US 10 so make the Rl9istor.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

NJ, seidler has received another new
stock Of dress goods and trimmiugs,-
He sells cheap. Give him call,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

BALTIMORE ADVERTISING AGENCY &essrs
E. S Riley. Jr., and JIhn NJ Kilman, at ~
South Charles street, Baltimore. Md, are our
authorized agents 10 receive subscriptions aud
advertisements, at our regular terms.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

"AsH" is now beginning to "grOwl"
in the right direction. There is good
article from his pen. in this Issue.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA:

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA:
At Rules held in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court Of 0abcll county oil the first Mon.
day in June, 1862
A'a; V. White Debt.
Y. s. Dobbins,
The object Of this suit is 10 obtain decree
for the payment to the plaintiff Of the sum oil
S793.92 cents due by note with interest thereon
until paid and the costs of this Suit. and To at
tach the estate Of the defendant V. :. Dobbins
in said county Of Cabcll where said suit is
pending. The attachment awarded in this
cause having been returned by the Sheriff Of
this county showing that he has levied said
attachment on the estate ofthe defendant V. s
Dobbins in said county Of Cabell and State
Aforesaid. Aud il appearing by affidavit filed
with the papers Of this suit that the defendant
is not reside Mt Of this State, il is therefore
ordered that he do appear here in one month
after the date oil the first publication Of the or
der in this case aud do what is necessary t.
protect his interest in this suit
Teste: WV. MERRITT, Clerk.
Moore, Kline & Moore, Soils.
june c4-iw
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

HARVEST, Some of our farmers have
been bu'ily engaged 10 cultiHg their
wheat within the past few days. Next
week the wheat harvest will be in full
blast all over the county. The wheat lie
represented to us as being of All extra
ordinary good quality,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

Isn't it strange that men will get drunk
ia town, and make brutcs Of themselves,
Strange as it may appear, it is truo.--
On last Saturday our town was Iull
Of drunken men II mon will got drunk,
lot them stay OF the streets.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

TnGNr was a match game of Base
Ball played at GOIlipolis Saturday. be
tween the Little Champions of this
place and the "Livo Oaks of GalIipo,
lie. The "Chompions' were tho win
nOrs, the score standing 1905.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

"A few more of those splendid Grain
Cradles and Grass ssythOs at Smith &
PolSley's,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

A man in this place Saturday, rubbed
agains, one ofthe drinking saloons, and
the result was that he became light
headed and noisy from the effects of the
conclusion. He wanted 10 whip some
body, and finally thought that Capt. H,
Mcdaniel, the Efficient Sergeant Of the
town, would answer for a display Of pu
galism as wall as any one else The
Captain being member of the Peace
Society took the belIigerent tOjail, where
he was confined until evening when he
was brought before the town Recorder,
who 2okIely invited him TO hand over
81 for the benefit of the town. and a
small amount Of currency to dofray the
expenses Of the Peace Society.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

When we say that Smith Il Murlin
sell every description of goods at the
most astonishing low prices, we but
speak tho truth, Give them q call,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

MOT A FEW Of tho worst disorders that
~ adlict mankind arise from corruption Of
The blood, HgnnoLu's ESrRlct SAEiArARlLlA
iarcmely Of the utmost vNlec. .a5
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

IT is with pleasure, that We direct the
attention Of the reader to the draw
Gard" Of Messrs. Fisher G Brown, in
this issue of The Register. They are
both young men. just starting out in
life, They are both possessed eff suPc-
rior lalcut, full of oudring energy aud
industry, and besides possessing every
quality that will ere long rank them
among the best lawyers in tho State,
they will have in the preparation o.
their cases, the advice, aid and assistance
Of Que Of the ablest, lawyers in the State
We wish our young friends, unboundod
success.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

AccrpEST,-one day last week, Mr.,
W. E. Wetzel, while pruning some bush.
eS in HE garden, cut himself in tho left
leg just below the knee. The knife pen,
ctratcd to the bone, making an ugly
wound.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

POST OFFICE HOURs.--The Office is
open from o'clock n, M 10 8 O'Clock p, NJ
on Sundays from $ o'clock q. III. to 9 u IN.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24
WOOL WOOL! WOOL!
CARDTNG g. SPINNING!

CARDING & SPINNING!
ITNhE undersigcd would respectfully inform
l. the citiEens Of Jackson aud adioin ing
counties, that th4y have commenced their bus.
mess Of Carding and Spinning Wool, for the
season, and having hrsl class Machinery aud
the services Of experienced and practical work.
men, they guarantee satisfaction to all who
may be pleased to patronize them. For evil.
dence oftheir ability TO do as good work as can
be done anywhere, they refer to their
One Thousand Patrons
Of the two last seas MS,
We keep constantly on hand an aSsortnept
OF the best quality Of
JEANS AND FLANNELSl
which we exchange for wool, upon most rca
sonablc terms. also Yarn Of various sizes or
Nos which we exchange with parties from n
distance upon thesamo terms as il we spun
their Wool. 40 they need make hut one trip.
Parties sending their Wool by water. will
please secure upon each bundle card with
their name and landing, aud how they wish il
spun, aud TO whom we shall ship In returning
Direct care Of Douglas, Ripley Landing, where
We will receive aud return your rolls, FREQ OF
charge for carrying.
WE SPIN ALL OUR YARN, OPEN BAN.
DEDl
Terms for the ensuing season. 90 cIs. per
pound for spinning yarn any size, aud cts
for rolling, grease extra, All who can CON
vcniontly send grease, win do 20. one pound
Of clean grease for every 3 lbs, NJ wool.
A. 4 W. q. ROSEBERRY.
CoitNgeville. Jackson, Co.. West Va.
may 10, 6y-3m,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

" you want TO get goods cheap, buy
at Smith Il Martins,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

TnG NEWSPAPER The reading Of a
good and weIl.coaducted newspaper
even for the space Of ono quarter Of a
year, brings more sound instructions, and
leaves deepOr impression than would
be acquired probably OF the best school
in. twelve months. Talk to the mem
bers Of the family who read the papers
and compare IheiriniormatiOn with those
who do not. The difference is beyond
comparison.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

HARVEST TooLs.-Gra n and Gmas
scythes, Grain Cradles, Scyrhc Sn 0thes,
two anl three pronged Forks, Wooden
Rokes, &C., &c., at Se,szer, SehOn &
McCulloch's.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

VIZ have always been an enthusiastic
believeriu the adage "nevcr be cast
down by trfes," un6l the other day We
slipped on piece of orange peel that
had been thrown on the walk, and have
modified our belief in the ad,ge very
materially. -Frkersburg Tins,
We told you, Sohofeld, to be careful
how you used lha, "currant wiue." or it
would throw you, but we sec you
needed not our advice, and you were
MrOoed Be honest. Don't lay your
"fall" 10 the orange peel.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-06-24

Willie Evans, the lad who was caught
in tina shafting of Bibby's Mill as, Mon.
day week, and whose probable death we
cbronicled in our last, bids fair to recov
er, His head was SO badly swollen that it
was impossible for the surgeons to tell
positively whether his skull was fractured
or not; but consi Iering the terrible pOun.
ding he received, it was reasonable to
suppose that it was. We are beginning
TO get skep'ical about the possibility Of
killing bOy.-Kana'oha Republican.
ForRra OF July One week from
mex. Sunday will be the Fourth Of July.
So far we know Of no preparations that
have been mode to celebrate the day.
1t is time our citizsas we're moving 10
the matter, if they intend to do any thing.
The Fourth coming 90 Sunday, we
Suggest that Saturday be observed. -
This has always been customary, we be-
Iievo.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-06
Tribute of Respect.

At the last Quarterly Meeting of the Board
OF Directors OF the South Carolina Railroad Com
pany, the following Preamble and Resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
The Board OF Directors of the South Carolina
Railroad Company, profoundly sensible OF the loss
which the company has sustained by the death Of
Mr.. JAMES ROSE, and the void that has been
made among themselves, now place upon record
the expression OF unfelgned sorrow which this
sud event has caused them.
Educated for n life or case rather than activity
and with n fortune that removed all barriers to
Its Indulgence, Mr.. ROSES tastes and incllnatlons
llfc In Its cause lie discharged with ability and
zeal the duties OF State senator OF acting prcsl-
dent of the Bank of the State OH the death OF
Judge CoIcock, and until within few weeks OF his
dcaih OF president OF the Southwestern Railroad
Bank. For many years director OF this COM
pany, he exhibited ut all times jealous interest
in its affairs, and participated largely In its man.
agomenT. Reserved In his manners, but courte-
Gus, generous, liberal In sentiment, anu imbue,l
with high scnse OF right, lie won popularity
without seeking 1t, and commanded ami retained
the confidence OF all who knew him. Therefore,
ReS0irrd Tint In the death of Mr. ROSE this
company has lost an able and faithful counsellor,
anu this board u valued anu esteemed associate c.
ReS0tred That n copy OF these proceedings he
published in the Journals OF tic city antl n COPY
sent to his family, with the sympathics Of the
directors III their bereavement.
Extract from the Minutes.
j. r. EMERY, Secretary.
Charleston, S. c., December O, 1850.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-06
I1o,e, Acknowledgements A ana >.
cIIAl,I.ESroN HOTEL.

William ). IIustic, Jr.. Charleston; George D.
Sylvester. Augusta; ]. Z. Gi!lctt, Georgia: l.. II.
Noursc. Memphis; John a. X. Starr, New York
Captain N B. Crowel. steamship Magnolia: II. j..
Powers, New York: +. Sparhuwk. Steamship Mag
nolla; c. II. Morris. New York: W. J. Crosswcll
Gc0rgia l.. +. Walton, Wilmington, bel; c. Buck.
Delaware; II. NJ. Dranc Wilmington, y. c.; Fran
els Barry, Wilmington. Del: VIM. II. Swift, Della
ware: W. w. Taylor. Baltimore: Professor Charles
u. Shepard, New Haven. Conn; Fred. Bernie.
Baltimore; Fred. Zwerrcl, New York: William r.
Tupper, wm X. Darby, Charleston.
PAVILION HOTEL.
T.. NJ. Speights. South Carolina; j. s. Foster
Northeastern Railroad; J. L.. Scrnals, Jos. r. Ser
nals, lnOs Island; John NJ. Phlpps Wilmington;
jos. X. Davis, New York; Jos. II. Wictt and WIFE,
Nashville; Thomas Il. McClctlany, Philadelphia;
l.. w. Noltc, Darnwcil: +. G. Clayton, Baltimore;
w. A. ROoS, city; Mrs. Brown, New York; B
Warncs and wife, Canada; a. Barucl Florence;
Miss g. Rcignol,ls, Miss Susie Parker, Miss Julia
Parker, Miss Maggie Glenn, j. NJ. Gallagher, John
Rcbcrt, =. l.. Foster, B. 5. Hodges, NJ. a. Kcnnc
dy, Baltimore
MILLS HOUSE.
s. W. Steinlar,l, ]. w. Chase, New York; Henry
liavcns, City; Hon. r. Pratt and wife, Prattsvilie
New York; Al. Furgcrson AMI sister, I. X. Nor
wood anu wife, NJ. Brooks, New York; e. T. Smith
AMI wife, three children anu servant, Rochester,
Now.York; Colonel ". J. Irwin, New York; G. W.
Rouse, CITY; Mrs. Chapman, Miss Elm Chapman
Miss Blanche Chapman, Mr.. Bishop, lady, Child
ANA servant II. Clay Ford, Augusta; James Fer
gusOn, NJ. r. Truntt, Elan Jordan, New York; II.
J. Martindcl, Trenton, y. j.; L. a. Graham, Man
chester; VIM. Withers, Augusta; Elitt Arnold
New York; George T. Cutter, northampton, II. a..
Lowell, a. B. Heath New York; G. A. Seymour
savannah; T. ]. Baugh, Philadelphia; V. l.. Starr
Savannah John B. Guerard, NJ. G. Wade, Georgia;
John H. Griffin, Atlantic and Gulf Railroad; l.. C.
Downes Georgia; VIM. l.. Fischer, L. j. Sterling,
S. wcrnscEenk New York.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-06

ATTEMPTED EscArE.-0n Friday while the
prisoners who had been sentenced were being
taken from the Courthouse to the Jail, two OF
them, Joe Bailey and Wilson Goodwin, who had
been sentenced 10 terms OF four anu three years
In the penitentary, cndeayored to effect their
escape. Before leaving the jail Bailey had filed
his pockets with four, and when In Queen street,
near Archtlalc, lie adroltly threw this In the con-
stables face, and together with Goodwin COM
mcnced measuring the ground at lively rate Of
speed. Pursuit was Mt once made, and pistol
shots fired, one OF which struck Dalley In the fore
head, ana stopped his courae. Goodwin turned
and doubled. and led his pursuers long chase,
hut was finally brought to by bill In the heel.
Seven shots were fired, and considerable excite.
ment'crcatcd, as the the streets were filled with
people who might have been injured.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-06

1NsrALT.ATToS.-The Rev. W. ". Hicks, who
has for some time filed the position OF associat c
pastor in st. Johns Lutheran Church, was for
maly installed yesterday morning. The ccrc-
mony was witnessed by n large congregation.
The Rcvs. ]. Hawkins, OF Newbcrry, a. r. Rude,
oi Columbia, and T. $. Boincst, OF Pomarla were
present and assisted The pulpit was occupied
hy DIR. Bachman and the Rev. Mr.. Hawkins,
Mcssrs. Rude and Bolncst taking seats In the
cllanccl, and the Rev. Mr.. Hicks accompanied by
the vcstry and wardcns. was assigned pew in
the main aisle in front OF the pulpit. The sermon
was delivered by Mr.. Hawkins from ad Corln.
thians, 3d chapter, 5ll 10 the 9th verses. The in
stailation services were then read by Mr.. Rude,
and the charge delivered by DIR. Bachman. The
bcncdictlon wa. hen pronounced by the assistant
pastor
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-06

a GREAT W0RK.-Wcbster's Qunrto Dictlon-
ary has passed through various editions. each an
improvement upon and al enlargement OF the
preceding, until 1t has eliminated In the present
magnificent literary ana linguistic fabric The
reputation OF this work Is not confined to Amcri.
ca. We find il stated that In the Alexandra case,
tried in the Court Of EXchequcr at Westminster
Hall. under purely English law no other diction-
airy, English or American, was quoted or alluded
to than his. The Lord Chief Baron In his decision
pronounced 'webster's Dictionary work OF the
greatest learning, research and ability Besides
the numerous Illustrations with which tho volume
Is intersperscd, there arc at the end siXty-scyen
pages of the most finished pictorial Illustrations,
representing almost every conceivable object In
nature, science ana art. That this splendid work
is issued from the famous Riverside Press, Is all
that need be said In commendation of It's typo.
graphical execution.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-06

The UNITED STATES COURT.-CoLrMDIA,
December 3.-EN partc Giles J. Patterson, la re Il.
J. Pride, bankrupt. Petition 10 establish lien.
McAiilcy Drawley, pro. pct. S. T.. Hamilton for
Z. Judgment creditor. w. Il. Wilson for assignee.
Registrar w. J. Clawson's report was read In
favor OF the pctitlpncr s. +. Hamilton, ESQ.,, op-
posed the report, on the ground that satisfaction
had been entered SIX years since on the lien now
sought TO be established. He was replied to by w
ii. Brawlcy, ESP, who contcndcd that satlsfac-
tton had been entered by mistake by counsel for
plaintiff. W. B. Wilson, ESP, was heard In re-
ply for the assignee. This case involved large
amount OF money, and the facts were rather COM
pcated. The arguments OF counsel occupied the
greater part OF Thursday and Friday. The Judge
reserved his opinion.