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, 1869-03-26
WALTHAM
W. TCHE S.!


The extensive use OF these watches for the last
hffeen rears by Railway Conductors, Engineers
aud Expressmen, the most exAeting If wateh>
wearers, hssthorongly demonstrated the strength
siead'ness, durability aud accuracy Of the Wal.
than Watch. To satisfy that elassin all these
respects, isto decide the qursliou as to the real
value oftbese time keepers.
More than 4oo, 900 Of these watches are now
speaking for themselves in rhe pockets Of the
peoples proof and a guarantee OF their superb
orlty over all others.
The superior organization and great extent Of
the Compauy's Works at Waltham. enabie them
to produce watches at price which renders
competition futile, aud those who buy any other
watch, merely pay from % to so per cent. more
for their watches than is necessary.
We are now selling waltham Watches at less
prices in Rtrenbacks than the gold prices before
the war. There is no other manufaeiure of anv
Kind 10 the United States Of which this can be
said.
These time'pieees combine every improvement
mat long experience bns proved OF real practi
cal use Having had The refusal Of nearly every
invention IN watcbmaking oriy.aating in this
country, or in Europe, only those were finally
adopted which severe testing by the most skill.
ful artisans in our works, and long use on the
part Of the public, demonstrated to be essential
to correct and enduring time. keeping.
Among the many improvements we would
partcuarize
The invention and use of a centre, pinion of
peculiar construction, to prevent damage to the
train by the breakage Of main springs, is orig. 4.
nal with the American Watch COMPANY, who
having bad the refusal of all other contrivances
adopted Fogg's Patent pinlon being the best
and faultless.
Hardened and tempered hair. springs, now uni,
versAlly admitted by Waichmakers to he the
best, are used iu all grades Of Waltaam Watches.
All Waltbam Watches have dust>proof cans
protecting the movement from dust, and lessen,
ing the necessity of the frequent cleaning neces.
sAry in other watches.
Our new patent STEM winder, or keyless watch
is alrendya decided success and a greAt improve
nent on any stem winding watch in the Ameri
eau market, and by lar the cheapest watch Of its
quality now offered to the public.
To CALIFORNIANS and Other living in Dor.
tions OF the Uuited States where watch makers
do not abouud, watyhrs with the shove meation
ed Improvements which tend to insure accuracy,
cleanliness, durability and convenience, must
prove Invaluable.
Every watch bearing the trade mark Of WAL
than is guaranteed to be a thoroughly reliable
tmekeeper.
To prevent imposition, buyers should invari-
ably demand certificate of genuineness
The trade supplied by Messrs. r. B. Gray &
Co., San Francisco, Cal, and generally for sale
Al retail by all respectable dealers
For other facts and informati n. address
ROBBINS & APPLETON Gen'l Agents,
92m 1872 Broadway, New York.
, 1869-03-26
Dates to March 20th.
IcOHrILED TRox rHE OnroOxrAx.l
CONGRESSIONAL.

CONGRESSIONAL.
Washington, March lS.-In the Senate.
Ramsey reported back the bill authorizing 2
the American and French Atlantic Cable
Company to take any route for laying the
cable to Europe.
Conkliug introduced bill to regulate ma
turalisation.
KELLOGG introduced q bill to provide for
the construction of the thirty>secoud parallel
railroad line 70 the Pacific. Il grants twenty
sections per mile on each side of the rogs
and guarantees the interest on s32, 900 in
bonds per mile. Referred to the Committee
on Pacific Railroads.
The supplemental national currency bill
was discussed until the expiration Of the
morning hour, when the bill to repeal the
ure-of office act came up.
Morton resumed his argument in favor Of
repeal. Davis followed, favoriug uncondi-
tonal repeal.
Brownlow obtained the Aoor. but being too
feeble to read his remarks, they were read
by the Secretary. He said the tennre Of
office act was long needed us a check upon
the Executive. which ought on no account
to be yielded up. tie was therefore opposed
to the repeal If the law, thoush willing it
should be mod,6-d as d~eai d hest.
Scott 'ook the floor, but gave way for a
motion to adjourn.
Trumbull laid he would press the Senate
to vote before it adjourned to morrow.
In the House. Hooper, form the Commit
tee OF Ways aud Means, reported n bill to
umrnd the whisky and tobacro tax 1t was
order printed, and recOmmitted.
Farnsworlh, from the committee on Re
constructions, reported substitute for the
Senate jni:t resolution, extending the time
for removals of civil officers in Virginia aud
Texas
Butler opposed he substitute, as having
the effect TO rrhabilitate disqualified officers.
Maynard inquired whether the resolution
was republican or democratic.
EsrRswortq replied that it vas labelled
II republican measure.
The joint resolution for the relief of Blan
ton Duncan was debated and amended so as
10 provide that Duncan shall release all
claim for rent for the use Of bis property.
1t then passed.
, 1869-03-26

FvaNIrURE. -Families about re6tting their
homes will find an excellent stock of furniture,
and everything in the house furnishing line at the
store Of urssrs. Everts 4 Able, at the upper end
of Main street, which they sell at lower figures
than the same articles can be laid down for from
below
, 1869-03-26

a FoRGIvING OLD ScoUNDREL.-Brown-
low, says the Sacramento Reporter, the
AOclent secessionist, but at present one OF the
most loyal of the loyal, is possessed OF very
'orslving spirit He pardoned thirty con>
teisout of the Tennessee Penitentiary du-
nOg the month of January, and over three
Pundred during the past year.
, 1869-03-26

BRooO MARES Mr.. W. A. Bighan, the owner
ley, has just returned from below with a herd OF
IS brood mares, the best animals he could OBJ
@in What with the enterprise of Mr.. Bigham
and DR.. Mack, Walla Wa;la promises in few
years to turn out very superior breed of horses.
, 1869-03-26

wALLA WALLA PRECINcr.-Mrssrs. j. Drum
heller, 7. G. Lee, D Stewart, II. Howard, NJ. A.
Evans, Jos Hrlmuth, F. Slime, A. Kyger, Thos.
Tierney, and J. F. Abbott, are the delegates
from Waila Walla precinct to the Democratic
County Convention. These gentlemen were elec-
ted by a majosity of about two to one over what
was known as the Nix Lasater ticket. The
rames Of the delegates frou the different pre-.
eiucts in the county we have been unable to
obtain
, 1869-03-26

Cot. WN. II. JOHNSON, Paymaster U. s A.,
passed through WuIla Walla, in the early part of
The week, on his return from Fort Ltpwai,
whittier he has been to pay off the troops station
ed at that post. Col ]. is an old newspaper
man, and as a matter of course is an efficient,
Courteous officer
, 1869-03-26

NAVIGATION RESUMED. One of the D. S. N.
Companys boats has succeeded in reaching the
landing at WAilula.. This was on Thursday last
aud so have the pleasure to announce that
after a long interval, navigation is resumed.
This will be good news tor business men, pack
ers, reamSters and all who are interested in the
trude of the upper country.
, 1869-03-26

Ngw iSvESTIoN DrumsnIth, the watch
cleaning lamp chimneys, which will certainly
prove great convenience in every household.
I! is gotten up on the principe of a glove
stretcher, aud does the work well. DR.. F. W.
Coleman, the druggisr. has them for sale.
, 1869-03-26

FoR WHITE PINE "A note IRON Hou H. A,
Gehr brings the announcement that our friend
has left for White Pine, in search Of a fortune
We trn+t that he will reap au abundant harvest
of filthy lucre"
, 1869-03-26

SHORT TERN.-In accordance with the provi
slons of the law passed by Congress, the county
officials elected at the coming June election will
hold but one year. The law, as we understand
1t, provides that the general election shall be
held on the first Monday June, 1870, and every
second year thereafter. The parties who are
clamoring so furiously after these Offices will see
by this that the game is scarcely worth the
nnRder.
, 1869-03-26

CoMISe BAcK.-A private note from Hon. Frank
Henry announces the intention of that gentleman n
to return to WAlh WaIla, where be proposes to
make bis permanent home.
, 1869-03-26

PAY UP.-Persons knowing themselves indebt.
ed 10 the SrArEsHAS office, are requested to pay
up This notice Is more especially inteuded for
those who over tw" years in arrears.
, 1869-03-26

No SrEANrR.-The low stage OF water eontin.
ues to prevent the steamers ascending the river
as far MS Wallua Several trips have been made
to Umatlla Landing, where the boats discharge
their cHrgOes
, 1869-03-26
O III CE
Best in the Market.
PAIN KILLER.

At this season, when coughs and colds arc so pre-
ya!ent an eGIretual remedy, aud easily obtained.
is Perry Datis' Ftgetdbh . Jdia Killer 1t is ~
new no>trunl, vendcd by unknown agents. but has
stood the test of over twenty years aud those who
use the article, internally or externally. will connect
with grateful rcco;Iectinns Of its worthy inventor
Hastings' Chronicle, O. W.
, 1869-03-26

IT is reported that Summers wife left him
because Of his persistent attention to a niger
wench he Insisted upon keeping in his house
These are the kind of men that lead the
" great moral party'
, 1869-03-26

LARoE FuSERAL.-An unusually large funeral
procession attended the remains of Capt. P. B.
Jobnsous son to their nal resting place, on Sun.
day last
, 1869-03-26

REYNOLDS. the dramatist, observing the
thinness Of the house at one of his pieces.
said; Il suppose it is owing to the war
no. was the reply, it Is owing to the piece
, 1869-03-26

FoE GARFIELDE The radical convention of
Tbnrston county elected three delegates to the
ClaquHto Convention, aud instructed them to
vote for Gardelde- 1t looks AS though the great
orator has the inside of the track
, 1869-03-26

AT HoME.-Dr. d. 5 Baker, after an absence
of several weeks in the Willamette Valley, IL
again at home, and proposes at once to 60 into
training for the Congressional race. In the fight
between Ghrielde and Baker, most persons will
wish success to The ex pill maker
, 1869-03-26

PArN Kill LR.-The testimonials borne to the eff
c4cy of this valuable medicine sufi ent to war
rant its Introduction in every house. Our own opin
ion il that no family should be without b'ile OF Il
for a single hOnr. In hesh wound. Hohss, pains
sores 3D. IL is the most effectla remedy we know
Of A bottle will last for very long Tune, and IL
low price places it within the reach Of all.-H oda
Netps.
, 1869-03-26

SAW IILL.-Messrs DrUmheller, Reynolds aud
Johnson, have bought the " Star Saw MilI," and
are nov engaged in removing the same to this
Valley, where they propose to engage in the
business OF manufacturing lumber.
, 1869-03-26

T. 5. MARSHALL, who tor several months has
been clerk nt the e Oriental Hotel" is about to
leave Walh Walla for the purpose of trying his
luck in the mines. Mr. NJ has many friends who
wish bIm abundant success
, 1869-03-26

MOOSE CaHEK MISEs.-lu the early part Of the
week we noticed quite large pack train fitting
out for the Moose Creek mines. The train was
owned by miners, who took with them provi-
sions, tools, &c to last them the summer.
, 1869-03-26

BLooOEO SrocK Read the advertisement of
Bellfounder," the finest trotting horse ever
brought to this Valley. This is a chance for
owners of good brood mares to improve the
character OF their stock
, 1869-03-26
WASHINGTON NEWS.


Washington, March l8 The President
has signed the bill to strengthen the public
credit, this being the first bill he has signed
William a. Richardson, of Boston, has
accepted the appointment of Assistant Secre
tary of the Treasury.
The Reconstruction Committee have agreed
to report the Senate bill extending the time
for The removal of ineligible civil officers in
Virginia, Mississippi and Texas.
The rush of office seekers to-day on Secre.
tary Boutwell, is the greatest since his APP
pOntment
Chicago, March lS.-A Washington, spec.
ial says The Senate Committee has decided 10
report Lnngstreet's nomination to the Sen.
ate without recommendation.
The IIOu,e Military Committee have
agreed to report bill sbolishing the Office.
of chief ot staff to the General OF the Army
General Sherman stating that he does not
need the office also prohibiting the assign
ment OF retired officers to duty under full
puy.
The Posts special says the House Com
mittee on Elections reported in favor of
COvod... who was invited to u seat, thus end :
ing the contest.
Washington, March lS-ft has transpir
ed that arUs aud ammunition have been SEM
IRON New York, to be transferred Tor the
use Of the Cuban Revolution. The Admin>
lstralion don't appear 10 be doing any thing
to stop these movements.
The Supreme Court to-day decided not to
render decision at this term on the con-
sritutiunality of the greenback issue.
Washington, March 10 The reports that
Gen Dent is to be Collector of the Port Of
San Fianciscn is unfounded.
The President Is withholding action on
the Pacific appointments for the repeal of the
tenure u. "fice bill
Gen Dana, of the Russian Ice Company.
protests against the Senate bill to project
Alaska lur seals which Hutchinson 4 Kohl
are strenuuusly urging.
Chicago, March l9-The RrpuJLicdn's $
special SAYS it is understood that the majur-
ny OF the eDate committee are opposed to
Lungstrcet's c1LGrmatIon, not specially hei
cause Longstrret was leading REBEL but
on the ground that there are many loyal men
who ought TO have the preferences in such
app ntWrnts. The committee, however, re-
o.,r,al h,.L ,Lo ,,,,,;,.,;. . III. -.
49, t""d ,,;~n % '' ''" """Ous 'e'O
Thc .a,ne <uecial saws the ne,t s,.,emsr,
,r ,ha n',I. ~ ~, Ill ~ @ ~, @ os;selie"'
ditlOD of the treasury books at the cluse of
r;,hh.Id tor seSarsI davs 10 sws;, ,s,nrns s
rrom Nsw York
The Trihmne's sneeial thinks the reDe.l
of the ,ruu,e of ofiee law is D. obable' ,bopvh
the movement has lost strength by the man
ner in which tie repeal party attempted TO
iorcr thing At the utmost majority is
expected DY Tile IrleOuS DI Tepedl OF tOQr or
, 1869-03-26

DISTRICT JuDsE.-lt is rumored that II. Parker
s likely to receive the appointment Of q. s.
District Judge for the Fret Judicial District.
, 1869-03-26
N o It @ E

TNHE UNDERsIG NED HAS THIS DAY TURNED
Il over tn p. NJ. LYNCH, all the hook accounts,
dues. materially. &c connected with the BLACK.
SMITH BUSINESS. conducted ia the name of VAN
HORN & co Ali persons indebted will make pay
ment to N. LYNCH, who will continue the -busi.
ness All persons knowing themselves indebted are
requested to make prompt paymeut.
AS. VAN HORN
Pm. LYNCH.
, 1869-03-26

~ We are glad to learn that :he '-Pain Killer "
is having no large u sale ia city We have every
reason believe to he almost never falling cure
for pail, and u medicine that 70 family should be
without --NontreaL PA0t. l2lm
, 1869-03-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
N o IT O r

A Ii PERSONS HAVING FRIENDS OR RELA.
"A iiyes bufied in the VLD GRAVEYARD, south
OF tEe city, hereby noined that Intend - eulti
in this matter are requested tI remove the dead or
the pailiaes, beforSthe inst day OF May. 1863.
! l+lmt "a -. rs-a 7WM. a.. MARTIN.
, 1869-03-26
aOARt SOAP!

TINE wALLA wALLA SOAP COMPANY = nov
FAMILY slIAP. which they sell at less than an
eouals good srtcls oar. b laid down fof from be-
Iov- Factory % Nl Greek, just below ksese' 5
Btandard MI. ~
, 1869-03-26
Ranche for SaIe

C1UR SALE -One1 Of the finest Ranches IN the
II Valley, stuated three miles from town, on the
Yellow Hawk Geek. On this Ranch there il 40
peres of improved land, q comfortable Dwelling
House. Frnuie Grainery and Stables Aiso, 400 tif-
ierent varieties OF Fruit TFees, and 100 Vines all
bearing the huest kindof Fruit. Inquire Of
gu - J. NJ. ABADIE Z
a BLUE MOUNTAIK, LODGE. No. i3.
IN y \. NJ, holds IL regular couhnn 4, ,catinns
- Ns1< o'clock. P. \ brethren in good Standing
are invited 70 attend.
istf Rvordar of WV
, 1869-03-26

S. H. McLAueHLIS is still in arrears to tais
office. We fear we shall have 70 write the word
hbik " after his name.
, 1869-03-26

w Will attend To collection OF debts
,onseyanee-. acknowledgment Of deels, sowers Of
Attorney .translersofre real personn property etc
ONCE on Main street, directly opposite tie Post
Onice. ~ ssly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-06-05
WANTED-AGENTS,

S75 to $500 per month"; everywhere, male and
female. to introduce the GENUINE lMPRO-
WE'D COMMON SENSE FAMILY SEW
ING MACHINE. This machine will stitch,
hem. tell, tuck, quilt, cord, bind, braid and en-
5r,lIer in a most superior manner. Price on
~ SIS Fully warranted for five years We
,,,i nav $1,000 tor any machine that will sew
srrnnrcr. noro beautiful, or more elastic scam
than Ours. 1t makes the elastic Lock Stitch.
Every second stitch can be cut, aud still the
c,',b .nrol be pulled apart without tearing it,
Ne nav AGENTS from SIS To $500 per month
and r,pcn.cs, or a commission from which
,yicc that amount can he made Address ST.
COMB g. co. Pittsburgh, Pa, Boston, Mss.
W ~ Louis. Mo.
CAI-TION-Do not be imposed upon by
other parties palmins of worthless cast iron
machines, under the same name or otherwise.
Ours is thu only genuine aud really prac -ical
cheap machine manufactured.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-06-05
Millinery and Mantua Making,
LATEST STYLES.

VIIE Undersigned informs the Public
1 that she has opened MILLINERY
STORE. in connection with the Manrua
Making Business, in the Store House Of
her husband, on Main street. She has
just received splendid stock Of BonneIs,
Hats, Sundowns and Shaker Hoods,
Trimmings and Ribbons of every de-
scIipton, Velvet ana Sash Ribbons, Bon.
net Grapes, silk and Siun Illusions,
Blends, l.aces. RucLeS. VelveIs. Nets.
French Flowers and Feathers, &c, &c +,
also a large stock OF
Ladies Dress Goods of every kind,
Straw Goods bleached and pressed 10 or.
der.
All WORT will ne done promptly. neat.
Is and fashionsbly.
Throughout, the season will receive
weekly additions 10 NY STOCK, always az
forjing The very newest styles.
Gall and examine my stock. | feel
assured that csu render satisfaction boih
IN goods and prices
MRS. ANN COOK
hephey lstown. May %. 1869. II
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The Best Light.

The Meridian Burner for Kerosene, adapted
either tor sun or common chimney. Agents
wanted in every town in the country. Samples
sent by mail prepaid receipt Of soc Every
v,jeiy Of Kerosene Lamps. Brackets, Chande-
ler, etc, for puyate houses, halls aud church
IS. constantly on hand. Orders TOT sample ca
s,s IF our latest sly es Of lamps, filled promptly
at lowest p ices. COULTER JONES q CO.
1O2 irrh street, Philadelphia.
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When business man reaches tho point
where he thinks that he can not spare any me
TO examine sources OF financial aud commercial
information. he may safely conclude that his
business is no: we'll managed.
When business man finds himself in iinan-
cial situation so embarrassing that he capno, az
ford to possess every publication that would
throw more light upon his business transactions
he shsuld not delay hour, but arrange at
once with an auctioncer TO close oct his stock
to the highest bidder.
The New York Mercantile Journal is the
best as wei! as one of tho largest mercantile
newspapers Published in the United States. Its
market reviews and carefully revised list of job
b.r's prices, embracing almost every quotabe
article Of merchandise together with its judicious
editorials, e Il more than thirty-fve columns ev-
cry week. ihc subscription price is only s.
per year, less than 10 certs per week, and less
than l.2 cents per day. Parties desiring to
possess themselves of this valuable pubcati IN
should address The n. Y. Mercantile Journal
Co 500 Pearl street, New York City.
June ; 3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-06-05

DAINT ard Varnlsh Brushes, largest
| Stock in the county. at
may % Billings Drug Store.
I INSEED OIL at : 40 per gallon, at
II may 20 Billings Drug Store.
WURPENrlNE at 80 CTS per gallon, a,
( may % Billings Drug Store.
NEW Style Collars and Fancy Bows
y Just received. at Oak Hall.
WOSTETTER'S Stomach Blueys, on
y ~ 81 per bottle, .,
msv % Billings Drug Store.
DING'S hmhTosa, the greatest Hair
III Tonic OF The age, sold g,
may % Billings Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-06-05
COLBURN'S PATENT
Red Jacket Axe

l. better than our regular shaped Axes for these
rca>ous: FirSt-It cuts deeper Second-it
don't stick in tho wood. Third-it does not
Jar the hand Fourth-No time is wasted in
taking the Axe out Of the cut Futh-Wl'h
tho same labor you will DO onc-lhirl more work
than with regular Axes. Red paint has moth
Ing e. do with the good qualities of this Axe,
.,r oil our Axes are paintad red Ifyour hard
ware store does not kseP orr goods. we will
gladly answer inquiries or fiji your orders direct,
or give you The name OF the nearest dealer who
,soPs our Axes.
LPPINCOTT & FAREWELL,
PITTSBURGH, Pa
MN nr,rars N E,nLnrn,l md Rod IaCkcl PaIents
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1869-06-05
Listen 10 the Mocking Bird.

The Prairie Whistle and Animal lmitator
can be used 10y child. II is made to initiate
the songs Of every bird. the neigh Of a horse,
the bray of an ass, Ihc erunt of hog birds,
beasts and snakes are enchanted and entrappcd
by it. Is used by Dan Bryant, Charley White
aud all the Ministries aud Warblcrs. VentriIo-
quSm can be learned in three days by It's aid
Sent anywhere upon receipt OF - cents three
for 80 cents. { rs per doz n. w. 4. VAL
ENTINE, Jersey CITY, New Jersey.
June ) }m