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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-06-04
Read the following certificate OF DR.: H. H.
Stabler, a Practical Chemist OF AleSahuT'a -
Examination OF Capitalized OF.
ALEXANpRlAi '
Nav 5, 1868.

ALkAANNNI1i v ''f
May 5, 1868. 4
Sneci6c GRAVITY, O, 6Ss. Boiling Point 1921 +.
This is one Of The products Of the dislillahon
Of Petroleum, Bituminous Coal, sc. IL IS
composed Of Carbon and hydrogen, resembling
ordinary Coal Ga. in composition. II is mia
mable at the usual temperature Of the aIr but
is not more dangerous TO use than Coal Gas.
Like other combustable bodies 1t Is liable TO
communicate fire by careless handling. Like
Coal Gas its vapor can be made to explode by
mixing with larger volume Of air. THIS IS
not liable 10 occur as il is about two ana one
half times heavier than air and occupies The
heaviest space in the Lamp, pushing the air
ont before II. R. ii. STABLER,
Chemist,
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Ion, " McCrRpy. J. Ed. DUKE.
McCURDY & DUKE,
Successors to Ransom s Duke,)
DEALERS IN
Foreign and Domestic Hardware,
Agricultural Implements and Ma
chinery, Stoves, Fertilizers,
Seeds, &C.
Charlsstown, Jt6erSon County. u. Va.

uAVE in store and for sale, complete as
Il sor,mept Of Builders Hardware, Mechan-
ics' Tools, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Iron and
Steel, Horse and Mule Shoes and Nails,
Forks, Shovel., Spades and h oes, Carriage Ak
les, Hubs, Rims and SpOkes, Shoe Findings,
Harness Hardware, Cistern Pumps, Cooking
and Heating Stoves, Wooden Ware, and many
articles of Housekeeping and Furnishing
Goods.
Our Agricultural Department
embraces all the latest and most approved I'm
plemen,s aud Machines of all kinds. We are
Agents for McGormick's Prize Reaper aud
Mower, Geiser's ThIesher and Separator,
Bickford s Hoffman's and Keller's Gum Spring
Grain Drills, all Of r. Sinclair & Co.'S Manu-
features, Soluble Pacific Guano, Zells Raw
Bone and Super Phosphate of Lime, Patapsco
Guano and other approved Fertilizers.
ITCash paid for BONES and OLD IRON.
January l6, 1869.
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Straw Wanted.

THE VIRGINIA PAPER COM
| PANY, of HalIiown. will be prepaf-
ed 10 purchase
STRAP OF .4LL KINDS.
on and after The lst Of August. either IN
The stack or delivered ct the Mills al
llallown.
Apply 10 John H. S,rider, OF al the
Mills.
July "a. 1869. "
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THE Agricultural Department consists of the
L BUCKEYE REAPER AND MOWER.
the best machine in use, sole agent for Jsffer
SON County. Ton Telegraph Fodder Cutter.
Inc Celebrated Willoughby Gum Spring Grain
Drill. Hickok Cider Mill and Corn Shell.r.
Inc Hardware Department consists of Iron,
S'ee'' Horse and Mule Shoes, Horse Nails,
imported and American Cutlery, Chains, Ira
Ggs, Hams, Iroweis, Nails, Spikes, Locks,
Wrenches, Hoes, Mill Saws. Cross Cut saws
Hand Saws, Tenant Saws, VIII saws .l.n,,bs
ORIENTAL BASE BURNING STOVE.
Thankful for past faVors, | solicit continue
ton Of same. F SuaFFp
shePherd:town, September IL, 1869. #
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House Furnishing Goods

10 great IarIeIy, SUCH IS
Tin, Copper and Sheet-Iron Ware, Block TIC
aud japanned Ware, Flat Iron, Coffee
Mills, Timed Sauce Pans, Preser-
wing Kettles, Baking Pans,
Spoons, Forks, Lamps,
Waters, Buckets,
Tin Cups, sc.
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NATIONAL
INSURANCE COMPLY,
WHEELING, w. VA.
CAPITAL, 100000.
OFFICE:
26 Monroe St., next door to LIST n. Bank.
CAPITAL,
100000.

26 Monroe ST., next door to LIST n. Bank.
OFFICERS;
George X. Wheat, President.
James McCluney, Vice-President.
John Bishop, Secretary.
&. ii. Collier, Assistant Secretary.
DIRECTORS:
John f Wilson, W.. T. Singleton,
A. Lsughin, A. Z. Quarrier,
Geo. X. Wheat, James McCluney,
Morgan l.. OF, George Adams.
John A. Armstrong
REFEREN CES:
S. Brady, Cashier, Nler. Nat Bank. Wheeling.
List Morrison & Co., Wholesale Grocers, "
Pryor, Handlan Co., :"
Michael kelly,
Mcclellan s Knox, Boot Shoe House g
McCabe, Bushfeld s Kraft, Druggists, 9
g. w. Franzherm s. Co., Liquor Dealers, -
Winship, Woods & Co, Queensware, .
Lewis Baker, Pub. Register,
f. C. McAfee, Notions,
Frew, Hagans Hall, Pub. IntellIsencer, "
OF, Son & Co., Hardware,
]. +. Sands, Cashier, lst Nat. Bank Fairmont.
K p. Camden, Pr. n. TX. Blk Weston, w: Va
Can't. john Mcclure, Jr., Wheeling, w. Va.
T A Prompt, Equitable and Liberal
Treatment of Losses will characterize THIS Or
ganization 81
&c. B. F. HARRISON. Shepherds
town, Aeen, for jefferson County.
Fcbruar IL, 1870. ~
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DOR Paper Collars and Necklles and
l. Bows, go tn
april 2 LickHder's.
low 10 give the Bible away. Every chris
L tian should have copy. Price 10 cents.
For sale at LAUCK'S
March Book Store.
1EIN WARE OF ali kinds manufactured
! and fursale by Nc Curly & Duke.
feb 5 Charlestoun.
JRONCLAD White wash Brushes for
L sale ., Billings Drug Store.
NOHAIR Switches and Chieuons. al
Ill msy7 Rickard f. Uelshans'.
nHOO-FLY GsIop. Music only 80
y ctals al Lamtks Book Store.
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ER~FS.sZsc9s
lie has Just returned from The Eastern cities
with a con pleie and magnificent assortment Of
good, selected especially for the Holiday trade
and Bridal presents.
Ladies' Gold Watches from e25 10 800
Gents Gold Watches from 60 TO $50
Waltham Silver Watches from IL TO IS
ElgiB Silver Wstche, from 20 to 80
Lepne and Patent Levers 10 TO 90
BY 'p'cial arrangements he Is enabled TO
sell TEA aiJ TABLE SPOONS and FORKS.
with 20 per cent heavier plate than the usual
stsndIfd, Tor tie same amount Of money for
which The inferior article /, sold by other deal
ers. lie is sole agent OF Washington County
for tie
Ce!eJraied Patent Accommodating
Spect0Cies,
one Of the best and latest inv entions Of the are
beng 70 constructed that the we4rer can
change tie glasses without trouble, both for
viewing fIr aud near objects. For persons
who require two different KIDD Of Spectac!es
for seeing or and near, this article viii be
saving OF great expense.
II = The finest quality Of DOUBLE con
VEX and Concsve Convex Lenses will 10 in
h.hst with each frame sold. Eight-day Clocks
with double Winding Spring and Walnut
Frame for 81. Also fne assortment OF
CALENDER CLOCKS,
warranted TO prove satisfactory. These clocks
Indicate accuately the minute, the hour, the
day Of the week, the day OF The month aud tho
month.
AZ HAIR JEWELRY made 10 order al
short notice. His Stock comprises a large as
sortment Of Fine Jewelry, Fancy Goods, Sler-
ling Silver and Plated Ware OF every variety
and description.
All Goods warranted as represented.
IL Watches, Clocks and Jewelry carefully
repaired and all work warranted for one year.
kene moer the place, sign Of the BIG SPECKS
II West W Arlington Street, 2 doors east Of
the IIagerstuwn Bank G. d. KELLER.
Hagerstown, December II, 1863. ly
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BY permission use also the names OF ie"
prominen, citizens of Alexandria, Virginia,
Who have used this Oil nearly year, aud
cheerfully testify its favor
CIR. uoorr, Cashier lst Nat. Bank.
Jons W. Green, Mansion House.
HooE, WEpDERBuRS & Co.
JONI ii. PARROT.
GsoRGE WARRINGTON
ENocu GnIuES
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Particular attention will be given TO

TIN ROOFING AND SCOUTING,
and all work will be done at the lowest rates
and in manner Warranted TO give periecisaI
istacton
lie " i'll furnish if desired "Rohrer's lmpro
we'd Spout Brackets" for supporting Spous on
Cutters under the caves OF buildings, either
metal or wood.
REPAIRING Of every Kind executed at
short notice.
A large lot of FRUIT CANS also on hand
and for sale cheap.
~ Country Produce, Copper, Brass and
Lead. will be taken in exchange Tor work and
all kinds of Ware.
The patronage Of the public is respectfully
solicited, feeling assured that satisfaction can
be rende red. A. a Iooh.
Shepherdstown, Jan. 80 1870. II
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3D. All orders for OIL and Burners will
receive promp, personal attention
K. S. NJ. HOFFMAN.
Shepberds,own. April 9, 1870 ly
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West Virginia University.

Hon. J. 7. UOKE, Prest Board Regents.
Il. c. SruRGIss, Secretary Board Regents.
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The undersigned avails himself oi this means
of informing the citizens Of Jefferson County.
that he has recently purchased the exclusive
Right of Jefferson County for the manufacturer
and sale Of this justly Celebrated Oh, and is
now prepared 10 furnish, aud I'll all orders Tor
the same, at the shortest notice, aud on salts
factory terms. To the merchants and dealers
in the County. l will furnish the OIl at facto-
~ prices, delivered in any part of tho County
free Of charge. | will also keep on hand a
supply Of the improved Burners, Chimneys,
&C., and will furnish them 10 the trade at New
York prices, adding transportation.
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ZsS3|a3HBaIl

NOdfORr and Cure Tor the Rupuret.-sen
Y post paid on receipt OF 10 cents. Address
DR.. l.. b. FOOTE (Author Of Med cal Com
mon san.e,) No. 100 Lexington Avenue, Nsw
Nork
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Meeting Of The Executive Committee

Pursuant to notice, a meeting Of
the Executive Committee OF the Ab-
bevllle Agricultural Society, was held
ut Abbcvi!lc on Thursday. the 18th
inst.
Hero were present, Massrs. D. W.
Aiken: resident, X. A. Griffin, james
Rogers, NJ. z. .Taggart, w. J. Smith,
J. +. Calhoun, L. $. Gilicbeau, W.
B. McGhcc, J. II. Widcman, G
Hodges: a. NJ. Aiken, J. NJ. La,,i-
mer,: ::and J: D: Guillard. 5!
Mr.. r. A. Griffin, Chairman, OF
the Committee to select the Fair
Gronnps, reported that tho Commit
tee had purchased the lot known a.
the "Allen Spring" and also seven ol
eight acres additional The rcpor,
was adopted.
Mcssrs. w. j. Smith and w. IL
Iarker, were appointed committee
to procure Il moro accessible route tc
the Fair Grounds.
The Committee on Plans and spcci
hcatlons, were directed to procure the
necessary drafts from M. 4. Y. Lee
the architect. Tho Committee con
sists Of f. y. Connor, VI. L. Hen
derson, and J. u. Gailard.
Messrs. James Rogers, A. NJ. Al
ken, r. A. Griffin, II. W. Lawson
and D.. N. Rogers, were appointed a
committee upon fencing and gradir @
the area of tho Fair Grounds.
TO the Building Committee, consist
ing, Of Messrs.: J. NJ. . Latimer, &.
McD. Miller, Jas. S. Cothran, James
Pratt, and j. r. Calhoun, the NAMES
Of Mcssrs. NJ. G. Taggart, ). II
Widepan, and G. Hodges: :wcro added
These Committees arc requested tc
meet, with q punctual. attendance .ot
every.membcr, at Abbayille, C. IL.
on the 25th inst. at II o'clock.
Since writing the above we have
received letter from Mr.. +. A. Con.
ncr, Chairman, Of the Committee on
Plans and Specifications stating that
Mr.. A. Y Ice, the. architect, will be
here on the 25th inst, and that the
Committees must" come up to stay m
:til they can get through the Business.
Sec Mr. Connor's advertisement to
"Lumtermen and Builders" in anoth-
er column. -, go, ,..n
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South ehl the Rev. Mn Porter aa,l
oenesWl 1te,sbaw md Mnfhj,aas
liahs'ktl elected, wth Mh aiN Z.
CSptncy as ,raosufekr e ti |
Fhe meeting OF thu Aavanse.
mont Society was held at night aud
presented Mans sultects which
wsre, earnestly discussed
On Saturday morning, an enrn.
est, practical discourse wus deliver
ed hy Row Mr. Drayton, end at
night nrl;etorical, imaginative Of.
fort by Rev. a.. Il. Stuurt, Il young
man of much promise. 80
The proceedings cf tie Convcn.
ton on Saturday were more than
usually interesting. The Rev. DR..
Irarlor presented IN elaborate re-
port from committce aprointo
at the previous Convention, upon
the origin, powers and duties OF
th"fcil VI ardcns and Fcstly.
Upon resolution of Rev. MIR.
Porter. recommending the accumu-
lat!on Of the funds OF tho Church
building Society until they should
have reached $4,000, an earnest
discussion ensued upon the general
policy of cndowulcnts.
Tie Convention adjourned to
meet next in ST. Phillips Church,
Charleston.
On Sunday, one Of the finest
audiences that we have ever seen,
assembled in Trinity Church, and
the services were very interesting 6
and impressive. The Rev. o. !.
Porcher was ordained to Priests
orders, and the sermon, hy appoint
ment. was preached by Rev. Wm.
L.. DuBose. The sermon was the
snhject OF general con.,ncndation,
and a COPY has been requested for
publication. 1t was characterized
by that clear, original and forciI,!c
presentation of truth, which. marks
all the uiscourscs Of the rreachcn
and would have reflected credit
upon any member Of the Conycn-
ton. -
An admirable sermon was preach
ed on Sunday night, by the Rev.
e. c. Pinc!sncy, OF Charleston.
upon the Rcsurrection-the chief
corner stone of Christianity.
On Monday morning the dele
gates left for their homes.
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A NEW KID GLOVE,

Which we regard superior even 10 Alex
at'dre's. In point Of elasticity, durability,
beauty of shape, and fnencss Of finish it is
without rival. We respectfully invite
onr Lady friends to give these gloves a
trial, for we know they will give entire
satisfaction.
Our stock Of other Gloves and Hosiery
is also quite extensive.
We have good stock Of
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saasttakes, a tesIsste u ,ksse.ahesHssse
I ,tppcee NQlAmtNtsl coeaillohs An thsh tSt
adp,jei n ftis tlsSe .boAd Atsielk maybe IA,
gatdfd ne e9N lsMkt Nte stA,es sJheeNh.d,
4t Mch jnassh 10 eall /, Ques,io, thSss NdAt
dalnen.el eJhditt ma VIII eli ate ibdlitieAi Ia
'het, ehssaetsh neSn the nllte ,,ioH TINT they
90 ht"t with other parts Of the Constitution.
Snppcs" they ave ''bi acts Of Cong e.s" We,
IA hey were imposed NJ The -ee,rtse NJ po.
Hhc'f por'r und t,rc he conditions Of re nd
;a''""n. who wil will say they are moi bind
ing upon usl
7inth. BUT lying back of all this, We have
,tr'ehce which goes To the root Of the matter
Wien Ire Constitution ~ the state was aiur,.
ed IN 1868, th.ie was no oblig alton In slave
bonds " impair tl,et had bssa. prev iouely
d"str?teh, asa necessary consetuehcn of eina,i
c'pnf'on; End tho marked refusal to cc,np.n. 4
10y the Fourteenth Ariel of III. Contribution
of tho United States. Our Constitution is on
~ dc'drotry Of the Cons'ii ution ui the United
','at's Thls: the legal, ns di.,ira .;shrh from,
live heads, MS iuiIuws: - :"
l. lre char"c vi the Constitution abolished
.lnvery by the Government in its fund,man,a A.
'n~. and refusal to c.ulr ems .te wna Il breach
~ Hc co4en"mi IF r"rrdnty Hth on the rar,
o' The vendor, aud. pl AIDED as counter clniu;
cEa>e money.
! D. Emancipation hy tho Government wa.
M event 70 which tic property Of its natur.
was "lject' nor within the purview OF ri'he,
! "i The parties Tie rD,,;;.!srai;on kux J,;L.,
and there is roither lcg.l nor moral obligation
toray these bonds
! /" lhe'c contravts. though legal Mt the time
t ma'te. ore "o,7 iHtgal and aeid Thsre is re
ih", c"'nni"li or st..tutc, which authorizes th,
. Court to CIV" j" 'snlent and process to entor,.
T.. Ihrs' contracts are against the w-.l..l.:
!i'e'' o'>y "i The realm. Foley, ia ier!a,e
. III the G':s !tu:i"n En;h state Md E.,I.,nI i
n s';'''.i: ( Is and ,xl'css enrctmcnt.
. ir"p"r;y III slaves was the Creature q
:'cal law. 1t vas i'll the nature of priv;l. ".
! n IT. nc ',r-an office Being in ills pn,ure D.,
! n!icai' the >t.'" c rll T., III the law without
&''irg ,'""'l'ensnti"D, and; cons gueuily ,her.
'.,,''': 'e IL" recovery upon cont acts for slave
sill cSecutsly.
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Reform Mass Meeting in Charleston.

- b.
The Charleston Nrws and Courie,
publish full accounts Of the Reform
Meeting in Charleston on Monday
evening last: Capt. Geo. II. Walker
presided, and stirring addresses were
delivered, by a. number sof speak ers
white and 'colored. /" Tbars was "a
large attendante and the utmost. 4 fiaIfi
mony prevailed! ~ f1YAr
Resofosd, DThat'we invite our FELLOW!
citizens to send REPRESENTATIVES, ,fYom
their 'respeetivee eConntiesf { to- the State
Convention, }: which assembles,in Co.
lam6ia in Jque,next, in: order tbat
the policy: then adopted .for:t accom-.
Piish,ng the5 great work. ,of .retren Oh.
men t. and reforzn, maylbsa carried out
wIth hatmony andwithl energy byi ali
good citiEens.3a!l lta4, .d41il 'erS7Ie
5tA.Nnd>ths "a following delegates wsrs
appointed Ppil tled to tho June. Conyentioaa 90
Gen. John A,.Wsgs9peer, gene ,Rebeii..: Marss:. ::
Edwin Bates, r. 3, sDsresf, B: r.. Kips
lesb, VA. Gourtensny,< <J,. NJ Rsbb
Charles MichaelsE George SbrawsI iT I,,1ry E
Lamb Buist, ]. F. Biiitsn, JohS .m Sf y
W. E: MansRslggiHs BssiCaSey, Alva
Gsge,:J J. Grace, Wm., Black, Jepas
Bird. Elias Garden, Aaron, II. Harrpse.-H b
oNeall, r, Hunter, r F6idhIssm
Ms;,er lsgF GesgrsP. y Is 3 satjkgg& Il Willp,.
5sSss JSfi|asa a Hs]Sshss[s saI Ti +
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NssV. NssY aE3 9aSM "a =
or all sizes and styles. Besides these, We
have just received lot of LADIES'
,SEOES, made. 10, orde..
Ifhssstars suaraniesd 81 ts,sEd isssWiIT "a
warrant sssry paiEof tbem. Ave dasHs !
to bqia apsa tradsfprthsss koodsifoH Re /
are assarsdtbf they JFSrlA aid asls ansiSlg
ducement to purchasers, we now offer them a.
at the same prices of machine sewed
work, EIoybuy- -ihe best. .Shoa isssalways,..
good economy. = GGivstbsfi sa4fisE.s5 - So -.
In addition to the above we have
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70 Lumbermen and Builders.

THE Euil'ling Committee of Able
l. vile Agricultural Society will ,c-
ccive proposals for furnishing Lumber
for Fair buildings; also from contrac-
tors for putting up the building; also
from parties who will furnish tho m,n.
teriut and do the arork. The Commit
tee will ~mcet at .AbbevilIe Court
House on Wednesday,, 25th inst.
when Mr.: A. Y. Ice, Architect Of
Columbia, will be there with plan and
specifications for examination Of; con
tractors. We invite those who wish
any part, Of the job, or al Of it, to
send their bids to the undersigned;
and contractors for work would do
wc.l TO meet us there if practicable.
..-. T.. "A. CONNOR,
Chairman Building Committee.
Cokebury, May 20, 1870. 4-1t.
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State Sunday School Convention.

Pursuant to notice the delegates of
the State Sunday School Convention,
assembled in Trinity Church, Charles
ton,: on Tuesday 10Th inst, and was
organized with the following officers
For Presi;lcnt-Rcv w: w. Hicks.
Fice-Presidcnts - w. X. Blake,
Spartauburg; Hon. J. r.. Walsh,
Horry; Dr.. Meyer, Ncwberry; Rev. W
p. Jacobs. Laurcns; Mr.. Elford, Green
vile; r. 8. Hill. Anderson; r. D.
Semi Rich'nnd; A. NJ. Kennedy, Kcr.
shaw; Kirk Robinson, Orangeburg;
Rev.. Z. j. Meynardie, Chester; J. J.
Dargan, Darlington; J. NJ. johnson,
Marion; DR.. S. S. Strait, Lancaster;
Dr.. Il. n. Shuler, Colleton; James
Bailey, Abbeyille; Rev. w. A. Clark.
Barnwell. .. ...
Secretaries. - Oliver F. Gregory,
Charleston; A. II: Curby, Spartan
burg; A. B. Towers, Anderson.
And also an Executive Committee,
and Committees on Resolutions, Gre
dentials and Enrolment, Pub!ic Meet
!ngs, Statistics, and Sunday School
Facts and Incidents, were then an.
pointed. DR.. Branch, Of Abbeville, was
Chairman of the Committee on Rcso-
lutions, and DR.. II. w. Leland, a
member Of tho Executive Committee.
On the roll Of Delegates wero the
following named persons from Able
vile:
.Abbeville Courthouse Isaac
Branch, and G.. Med. Miller.
-,Lowndesville - II. Harper, J. T.
Barnes, b. D. Kay. 90.
Cokesbury- Rev. A. J. Stafford,
W. B. NcGhee, F. A. Connor.
Greenwood-Jamesc Bailey, ". X.
Blake. . .t. .. =.
Nincty-six-H. w. LELAND.
Sloan and Fellowship Church.
Rev., F. r. Underwood. =. .'.. ="
The President called attention to
the following rule which had been
adopted for tho convenience of the
Convention. '' .'':.... =. ~. ...
'-2. THE EuLE OF DISCUSSION. ~-
One half hour will be allowed for
tho discussion Of each topic. The
president will designate one person .e
to open the debate On, each subiec.., .ii1r in
an address not to exceed. ten minutes
to be followed by. short volunteer nd.
dresses of three, Or not Exceeding
five. minutes, until the half hour; is is
consumed. Each speaker IS expected
TO eonfne himself strictly; TO the sub.
jeetander consideration. n'> 80
He also called attention to tho fol-.
lowing notice on't n'the-progsiraamme vIs22
The "Question Bog" is one Of Che
most pleasant ahd <hsefaf features of
ttisa aconvsn tion. HAn are Invited TO
,,ask. 81; .qusstions,; which must be written
/ FgS s!I.IP apeeli and placed, sin tbc box, At
.ass Sa9sss qf Zach session the box will
oeiopsnsSi andi the questions answer
eaaass sar spsactieabfe. Write gyour
sdSnsleeibfy. Ti ,ss&aeafs 81 IiiW
nebahts wafssF 'ff26m,: is several i,,afl
of the countis9 but as they they y were ere
chiefly statistical in character. and
rslaas l1ilt.' ;othiy,sss ioeal sanaay:sehoois.
tbsa3 sbsla3 dc, pSsasss ,iHtsfsst.,
l4 4sl!assga agsb, RAsns ard Miller, IT
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the respective .gahaay .ssciisnSSulsiG 4of
which they are attached.
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he eenstIluttos ef ,he t.uhsas as,,,.s

the censtlatten OF The tnltsd States
If IL wa designed 10 declare lbr
eentrlet illegal, then It IL difcolly BIZ.
nrSioas to thePrchibi,ioh ~ to1aws
lhpairing thelD6lgatiun of epht,NetA
The con,rncts&ere legal wien &nttdA
The creditor hnd vested rights under
the contract. Such rights could not
he impaired unless iinr some rub,ic MI.
vantage. That II Was hard ON the
debtor Ia no reason. 1t would be
equally hard on the creditor.
South Carolina being u Stnto. cont,
not, under the ihhibitfon, pass q iaW
even If sech lazy was Organize and fun.
damcn,al, impairirg the Obligation OF
u coHtraet.,
SUPPOSE II State, hv n constitution
submitted to and approved by tou
grcss, prevented it's Judiciary from
carrying out Il part OF the cons,itu
ton of lie United State: az the fif
tccnth amendment. Would th,
eourts.of the State be dcharrGd from
declaring such provision Of the State
constitution unconstitutional? |
they are: what remedy woulI the Der
''''i ''N NV W. w mere luGro |,
a right there is, &C noeesSiute, RENE
! dy.
a republican form Of government
necessarily, implies an independent ia
dietary in order to adir.licalo right;
/, And as co-or1inatc part Of the gov
crnm"nt, the duty Of integprclin.
laws is cast npcu it.
/ III Tic judiciary have not Tic lowe
to:corrcct errors in Law, i. e.. consti
Tuition. thol the shallow Of r:rht i
held out, and Tic suL:;tancc is denied
Such is not republican, S;ach in
irin"es the privileges Of citizen O
thc United States. Such denies
lrcmrdy upon Il contract: nndcr n. i
} an1 lmpairing of the Obligation OF ;
contract.
The destruction Of a niortna
FchatttI, Or its capture Ly pix n,nyo.
ldcprircs'th he mGit@e;,rc OF the bench
OF specific security, but does not dis
r charg" The debt. The debt is Il Der
soma liah;!ity or obligation, ;hc mort
gage isl cnnulntivo security. JUS
,Ias;; in :hany cascc, personal sccuril,
may be required.