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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-09-07

A pupil 10 defamation, having been
told to geSlicuato according to the sense
10 commencing piOCs with The comet
lifts its fiery tail, innocenlly lifted tho
tail of bis coat epa lOQLo9 around fSr
applause. ''''' "f
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-09-07

AH,rlforI rour.yesr old saw hia pa
renls preparing for church, and he ask
oil them 10 tate him along with Them
He was told Thai ho %ns too Iillo and
mus, wait ill no should grow bigger
WELL be returned, you'd better take
me now, lor when [ get bigger | may
not went to go The parents saw tho
pont--be was taken. o." "'
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-09-07

NY boy said Distinguished msr.
chanL 10 his son, who was contemplating
malrimOuy, 'bo sure in making your Sc
lection, to got bold Of piece Of goods
that will wash,' ~
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-09-07

4 young lady explained to printer
tho Other day. tho di9!'nIioO betwoOn
printing and. publishing and at The con
clusion Of her remarks by way Of hey
Illustration she SOd; You may prlnt's
siso on my check, but you musIno! pub
ish IT, -"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-09-07
FISHER, IN. W W. BR0N
FISHER & BROWN.

"A TT0R EYS S AT L Aw ,
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, ", Brown, Winfield, West Va,
II. J. Fisher, Jr, will practice in the cOnn.
ties Of Mason and Jackson and in the District
Court Of the United States.
". W, Brown will attend regularly the
United States Courts held in this State.
They also beg leave TO inform the public
that in the preparation Of any 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, aid and assistance Of an old
and experienced Lawyer. Ijune. 2l-6m.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-09-07

A Liverpool woman. 10 ascertain
whether The FIRE in her StOro was out,
poured gunpowder on the embeH, Tha
ERE had not gope out but she fil--ogs
OF the the window, ~ 90"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-09-07

Dean SWif! says: II is with litllo soul
ed people as it is with narrOw.neckoI
botles-thO less they have in them tbs
more noise they make 10 pouring i
gut - ;
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-09-07

1t is men ionted as a Judgment 90
Philadelphia, that sha has suffered 80
much from lack OF water, because che
lately destroyed SO much whiskey, "'
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-09-07

a negro being asked what time It was
by bis watch replied: 'Sx'Y-lbree pin.
u.es past half arlOr twelSo! Why yoq
no keep watch yoprsell2' '''
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-09-07

a man attempted 10 spill crockcry
the other day. and proceeded thuS:Z
'Kraug ughkearreghe but expired in
spasm before he could make y, with
which he intended 10 cid The word. 81
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-09-07
.oFFICIAL, d,
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES;
PASSED Ar THE
FIRST SESSION OF THE FORTY
FIRST CONGRESS,
[Pupuc-NO. L
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA:
DDnCT AMATTnN

STATES of AMERICA;
A PR0CLA NATION.
WHEREAS objects of interest to tho
United States require that the Senate
should be ooOytnled at twelve O'Clock,
on the twelfth day OF April, 1869 to re.
csiye and oct upon such communications
a' may be made 10 it on the part of the
Executive:
Nov therefore, |, u S GRANT Prcsi-
dent OF the Unired SIales, have consiG'
cred it to be my duly to issue, this my
Proclamation declaring that On oxrsoi.
dinary occasion requires the Senate Of
business at the Capitol on The twelfth
day of April 1859 at Twelve O'Clock moon
on Ihat day, for which all who shall at
that time be entitlcd 10 act as members
Of that body are hereby required to 'ake
uojce.
Given under my hand and The seal Of
the United States, at Washington
the eighth day Of April in the
year OF our Lord one thousand
TsEAL eight hundred and sixty nine, and
of the Independence Of the Uni.
ted States Of America, the ninety.
third,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-09-07

The last society spoken of In Cslfor.
MA is the Pay uothingsr 1t is said to be
alarmiuglV prosperous. The PASSWORD
is LEND me a dollar The response,
'Brokcl' II's composed mostly Of edilo!E
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-09-07

M@. Commodore Vanderbilt ig not al
exception to prove tho rule that no ono
eats green corn gracefully. " '
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-09-07
DR. S. G. SH A w ,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
TENENpERS his professional services to the
public Calls from the country promptly
attended to- Office, corner Main and Third
Streets, in his new building opposite Presbyte'
rian Church Rp SLY.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-09-07
D. C.FoRBES, M. b.
.DR. w. B. GUTHRIE,

III AvING permanently located in Hartford
L l. City. West Va, offers his professional
services to the public. with the assurance Of
rendering satisfaction. Office one door above
Mccoy 4 Co.'S. store, where he may be found
at all hours, when not professionally engaged.
mey 6-tf,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-09-07
vonlion of December 3. 1907 shall ex-
press his judgment by voting
FOR THE CONSTITUTION,

Each vote faVoring the rejection Of the
constitution excluding the provisions
above quoled) shall express his judg-
neat By yOtiag
AGAINST THE CONSTITUTION,
Each voter will be allowed to cast a
seperate ballot for or against either pro
vision above quoted.
In testimony whereof | have hcreunto
set my hand and caused tho seal Of the
United States to oe olliTeJ
Done at the city Of WasbiGgton this
fourteenth day of May, in the
year of our Lord one thousand.
[sEALl eight hundred and sixty-nino, and
Of the independence Of the United
States of America the ninety
third.
U, s, GRANT,
BY the President
HAluLroN FIsu. Secretary of State
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-09-07

A fashionable party 10 now called a
duughIcrculIural show.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1869-09-07
Git aIfetE(g 3eeistep
puausnEp ryERv aRuRSDAr MORNING BY
GEO. W, TIPPETT,
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oFF1CE
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All advertisements not having The uumhcr
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gsl4 tel ynti n.dered out, anu charged for ac
t0rIugly
All yearly q!JertiseWepts collected quarter
~ in advance.
Transient advertisements must be paid for
in adv ,nce.
Free Advertising positively discontinued =
Adyeriscmrnls Ior charitable institutions, ig-
serted for half price.
Marriages and deaths published tree obit
rnry Notices and Tributes Of Repect, charged
hlrthe above rates.
Announcing candidates for cnuuty Offices
e Oh; for State and Federal Offices, $40 90;
paymcEt required in ADVANCE,
ConmuucationS solicited, but every Wt-rle
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writer
All legal advertisements mast he paid for
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Plaintiff, urcrrquirri by law to pay the cost
pi Oricr, uf Publication before the ProOf OF
Publication is issusd.
The union Democrat., 1869-02-13
SPE ClAL NOTICES.


AS- Medical Advtce.-DR. WM. X D0IIERTI'S
Medal and Surgical Institute is becoming Qua
to the welfare of State and health Of citizens;
and his rapidly spreading reputation although may ex
cite surprise is but the signal of skill and follows the
natural effect of such cause We are personally &C.
quaned with gentlemen who have suffered years nm
der chronic disease and who had taken ever,
available means that promised relief, but without success
until they they called upon Dr. Doherty, who ncred
IDLY short space of Time has given them entire relief 1t
gratifying To announce this fact because the Doctor is
gentleman who seeks, not by defamation of others 10 c
tahlish his reputation to the of hs
own upon the ruin of anoher's fame. The Doctor con-
ducts his Institute in such that must l.. arafv
ing to all his patients He examines advises rceo-
mends without charge. and the patient. after hearing s
terms for treatment accep reject pleasure In
case does the Doctor make charge unless he effect.
This he is able to do, because he feels tie conf
dence which long experience has given and no dc tha
consolation which appetans TO that confidence fersons
afflicted with either accute or chronic disease, do
well to consult the DoCtor at all events HARM
for consultation he asks fee; does he insist ON
obedience to his advice unless hs patient places msa
under his His Offices Sacramento street en-
posite the Pacific Mail Steamship oice.-S. I, news
The union Democrat., 1869-02-13
DIRECTORS
REASONS FOR INsURING IN THE
PACIFIC
Mutual Life Insurance Company
of California

Of California,
FirstThe rates of interest larger here than In
the Eastern States Europe. Consequently, the Profits
and Dividends accruing the Insured will be proportion
ately increased.
Second. All policies issued by this Company and
the proceeds thereof exempt from Execation by the
laws of California-TIIE ONLY STATE IN THE UNION
that pr ovides for this Exemption
Third.-Pocies issued by this Company NON
FORFEITAPLE, and ALL PROFITS are divided among
the insured.
AS- Policies will be made payable in Gold Currency
as the applicant may elect to pay his Premiums.
SCuREIBEk & HOWELL, Gen'l Agts.
SACRAMENTO.
del9-3m WI. A. DAVIES, State Agent.
The union Democrat., 1869-02-13

A CERTIFICATE OF FMARRIAGE.-Our County
Court Is becoming famous as battle ground
where lady witnesses defeat cunning limbs
OF the law. Yesterday O case was on trial
where servant girl was seeing her late en-
pinyef for money due for wages. A sister of
the plaintiff was called as a witness, and ap-
peared io Curt with an infant child in her
arms. Citizen Sam Platt was the attorney
for The defendant, and when the witness had
told her story, he began to cross-question
her:
"Are you married woman ~ asked the
Citizen.
Il am" replied the witness.
"How long have yon been married ?''
"Three years and half"
81 do not wish to disbelieve YOU, but have
duty to perform. and you must pardon me
if offend, but really must ask if you have
a certificate Of your marriage?'
II have"
"Is it here %
''Yes. it is tere."
'Will you be kind enough to let me look
at ~
Eyes. here it is,' and she handed him the
baby ''but yoI must be very careful of
1t. for 1t is not accustomed to bears ~
The Citizen acknowledged the validity Of
the certificates. +. Call.
A FRAGRANT COSMETIC. To preserve the
soft, clear color of the skin, even to an ad-
vanced age. take of the genuine MURRAY &
LANMAN's FLORIDA WATER one part, of pure
water three parts mix, and bathe the face
neck and arms FIVE or six times q day.
ssE- To prevent disappointment, buyers
should always ask for the Florida Water pre-
pared by the sole proprietors, Lanman &
Kemp, New York. 55I.
PLAIN TRUTHS. Bristol's Sarsaparilla and
Pills cure scrofula and old sores.
Bristol's Sarsaparilla and Pills cure tumors
and ulcers.
Bristol's Sarsaparlla and Pills cure can
cerous diseases
Bristol's Sarsaparilla and Pills cure oil
skin diseases.
Bristol's Sarsaparila and Pills cure alb
scesses.
Bristul's Sarsaparlla and Pills cure bad
blood and humors. 577.
The union Democrat., 1869-02-13

WAsHIScroS, February S,h.-In the Su-
preme Court to-day, Chief Justice Chase de-
livered an opinion affirming the decision of
the Supreme Court of Oregon, that the taxes
of that State must be paid in gold and silver
according to it's laws. The Court held that
greenbacks are amply in satisfaction of con-
tracts or agreements, hut that taxes are of a
different character from such obligations. and
it is competent for the State to designate the
character of money in which taxes shall be
paid.
The union Democrat., 1869-02-13

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Haiis Hair Renewer, Halls Sarsaparls Ayers Cherry
Pectorai and Sarsapara Jaynes Alternative and Expect
GRANT Bachelors Hair Dye Florida Water
Abolition Oil, Railways Relief Jayue's Tonic and
Carminatve at s-ILc
naeole Ink. Mustang Liniment, Banzine, and all
different Patent Pills at CSC
1ampaor per ounce, Alum, Copperas, per ID
Potash in ID 81 So and eyery other article in
this line reduced at the same rate
Prescriptions INT nr with and at prorortioaste
e. noIs-,f
The union Democrat., 1869-02-13
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STEAMERS FOR FEBRUARY rseo.


The following steamships will be dispatched ON dates as
given below
Feb. 8-GOLDEN AGE, Captain L. S. Fansworth con
Meeting with ALASKA. Capt GRAY
Feb. 13-CULCRAD0, Capt VIM. Ii. Parker, connecting
with RISING STAR, Capt King.
Feb. 22-SACRAMENTU. Capt A. West corncctinr with
HENRY CHAUACEY, Capt Coanor
Feb 27-M0TANA, Capt. Vim. Ii. Hudson connecting
with ARIZONA. Capt. Maury.
Passengers berthe through Baggage checked through
loo pounds allowed each adult.
An experienced Surgeon Cn board Medicine and
tendance free.
These steamers will positively sail at ii o'clock. Pas
requested to have their baggage board t
lore 10 O'Clock.
Through tickets for Liverpool by the Canard. Inman
and National Steamship Lines be obtained at office
of p NJ 5. Co.. San Francisco. where may also be OBJ
tanned passage Liverpool southampton
Francisco either by of New York or ST. Thom
asif desired an amount fl0 TO GO will be avaR
cei with above Holders of orders viii be
ouired to identify themselves the agents in Engau
For Merchandise and Freight for New York and way
norris apply to Messrs. WELLS. FARGO & co.
M FREIGHT will rpcevcd on board after Z. M. &C
iay rrior tl the steamers departure
FOR Yokohama Hongkoag and shanghai, steamship
JAPAN. Capt Lane, viii be dispatched February
l. 1850 IL VI. connecting at Yokohama with Costa
Rica for Shanhae.
passage and all other information, appy at the p.-
cifc Mail See uship Cos efce of StcramanI IN
Lei.esdort streets, san Fran sisco.
IS oLlNEG ELpRIIGE, Agent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-17
Rules for Riding the Bicycle.

The following rules are published for
the benefit of all concerned
Rule l. After you have made up your
mind that you we're born for little faster
gait than horse cars get up. or your or
binary pedal locomoton willingly admits
of, the first thing to do is to buy velo-
cipede, and if you wish to show your
grace and dexterity, be sure and invest
10 bicycle.
Rule 2-Avoid all liquids which tend
to unstesdiness; divide your pennies so
that an equal number shall occupy each
pocket. Place your hat squarely upon
your head--it might be well to carry a
spirit-level, the better to accomplish this.
Either leave your watch with your uncle
or buy another for your other vest-pocket,
in order that the weight of one may not
throw you out of balance. Alss, avoid
tobacco, unless you place a quid 10 either
cheek, and be sure that your cigar be
held in the center of your mouth also
part your hair in the middle.
Rule 3-Mount your machine. If you
don't succeed at first, try again; it's
good exercise for q beginner. Iu this
connection it might be we'll to suggest
that the learner get himself upholstered.
The limbs may not work as freely, but 1t
saves the skin.
Rule 4-Balance yourself. This may
seem a triAe difficult at first, but it be-
comes quite easy after you learn how.
Rule second will now come into actual
use, and If il had been honestly complied
v,;tb vou will nrohahlv he able To hal
ance yourself handsomely until gravita-
ton takes a hand in. Ifthis velLknogn
Law should attempt to spoil your pleas,
ure, change your tactics, and look ont for
breakers If you are praeticing in the
presence Of ladies, or even promiscu-
Gus company, act as graceful as possible.
II you tumble over, repeat it, smilingly.
Never get red in the face; it is apt to be
taken advantage Of by spectators, who
often think such things funny.
Rule 5-After having acquired the art
Of balancing yourself, raise your feet to
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-17
Latter from General Early.

General Jubal A. Early's letter, de-
clining q dinner rendered him by one
hundred citizens Of Lynchburg, Virginia,
is as follows;
LYYcHBuRG. Va. Saturday, April 8, 1869.
GENTLEMEN The honor which you
have done me by proposing to welcome
my return to my native State by q com.
plimentary dinner, has been most graft
flying to my feelings, and had my return
taken place under happier auspices, it
would have afforded me great pleasure
to accept your invitation; but in view of
the condition Of our unfortunate country,
and for reasons which | am sure you
will understand without q particular
specification of them, | am constrained
to decline the proposed entertainment.
In doing so | desire to express to you
my most heartfelt thanks for the cordial
greeting you have given me, individually
and collectively, aud to assure you that
neither in wandering abroad nor on my
return, have / seen any cause to abate
in attachment to the land of my birth, or
to waver in devotion TO the principles
which actusted us in our late struggle
for all that was dear to US.
1t is the hour of defeat and adversity
that really tries the hearts and souls Of
men, and those who shall have passed
through ell its temptations without an
abandonment Of honor or principle, will
be entitled, in the end, to be regarded as
the true heroes of our cause.
Very respectfully and truly yours,
J. A. EARLY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-17
Warning 10 Hard prinkers.

The New Orleans Crescent publishes
an account Of the death of q young man
in that city by spontaneous combustion.
He had been hard drinker for many
years. He died on Tuesday morniBg,
and the appearance of the body is de-
scribed thus: "Luylay was stretched
upon the bare floor in perfect state Of
nakedness, his eyes almest out of their
orbits, his whole frame distorted, and the
body in curious state of ebullition-we
might state, the flesh much swollen and
perfectly translucent, and the blood
coursing in the veins seemed to be rush
ing through them at a fearful rate, as
was easily exhibited by its abnor-
NAL appearance, seemingly hlled
with foreign globular bodies. The
epidermis, in spots varying from
the size of q pins head to that of
a small apple, would become inflated
and suddenly the blisters would collapse,
very like as the bubbles on the surface of
q boiling pot of starch or other thickened
liquid. As the blisters subsided, they
left on their surface hot liquid of q
yellowish red color, which trickled down
the side Of his body, and stained the
floor, the idea of wiping it off having
been abandoned, owing to the copious-
ness of the flow. To remain in the room
with such sight 10 view was more than
we could do, and we retired once more,
to return, however, about three clock,
upon being informed that life was ex-
tinct in peor Luylay. During our alb
sence the body had apparently exuded
ell that it contained OF blood or liquid
matter, become perfectly dried up and
and as black as charcoal"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-04-17

the cranks and push out. The faster you
push out, the better, provided you keep
at it. Don't stop, unless you come in
contact with something you cannot sur
mount; in which case, if you still main
tain your seat and your upright, back
out with all the grace you possess.
Never allow your bicycle to get on top of
you; it learns it bad tricks, besides be-
ing bad for the projecting angles of your
anatomy.
Rule 6-When you conclude that you
have mastered the forward motion in
straight line, try your hand at curve.
These curves should be as long as possi-
BILE at first, since new rider is very apt
to obey the laws of inertia, and continue
to move in straight line after the ma
chine is turned in circular one. This
is regarded by most people as spill.
The surest way is to keep up your curve
until you have described q circle, and
when you find yourself in the ring. stick
to it until you are satisfied; it don't
take long.
Rule AFTER having learned all sorts
of forward motions, if you are desirous of
putting on few more emotional frills,
try the backward motion. Don't be too
confident of astonishing anybody but
yourself by this movement; it requires
something more than cheek to make it q
success. You will find your bicycle in
clined to lay down. This must be guarded
against, since it takes the poetry all out
of the motion, and is not exactly what
might be called triumph of genius.
Rule 8-Never attempt any extra frills
until you are sure of making the point
intended. Never attempt to ride your
bycicle up an inclined plane, and stand
on the saddle when near the top; gravi.
tation is still in active operation. And,
finally, when you have mastered your
machine, and fondly imagine you can
beat anything on wheels, don't undertake
to keep ahead of an express train, on the
same track; there is some speed in loco
motives yet, and if it should happen to
overtake you, it might scratch some Of
the paint from your bycicle, and make it
look bad.