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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-30

ANOTHER ESoGMTY.-The Senate. on
Wednesday. passed q bill, by a vote of 80 to
Il, to appropriate $4,000 Of the funds of the
Free linen, Bureau to the WiIberiorce Univer-
sity, Ohio. This is a negro concern il Senator
Shcrmou' region.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-30
30 so REV
g

CTRAYED from me ut Ifarper's Ferry on Friday
- night week, a SMALL YELLOW DOG. His
ears are trimmed, and his name is Scott He had
on Wire Collar marked II. WHEN. He was last
seen at CameTon's Depot. The above reward will
be paid upon delivery at Sappington Hotel in
Charlestown. A. c. HAMMOND.
Nav 30. 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-30
TIES FnR TIE FIRST PEIzE.

Nos. ., 8, and 5, having each scored three
times now came up totry for the FIRST prize
They all missed it at the first attempt. At
the second trial, however, they all took il; the
Knight Of Westmoreand being the most clean
" done, and they did the same at the third
trial At the fourth attempt No. missela
so did No. s. The Knight Of Shannondale
however, took the ring clearly, and Won the
first prize, having only missed once in seven
trials.
The horse ridden By the winner was good
looking chestnut. He is thoroughbred, being
by Vincent Nody, out Of Wagner Mare. Dir
Galaher is q son Of the editor Of the Virginia
Free Press.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-30
Information Wantcd.

IMPORTATION Of Charles and Baker, men O.
1 manoipated by the will 81 the late George l.
ler Of jefferson county, West Virginia. j. desired
Something to their advantage may be learned by
them upon Addressing or calling upon tue under
signed at CharlestOwn, JEFF. CO., West Virginia.
JOSEPH CRANE,
*. Of Geo. lsler, deed.
May l6, ls70-3t
ENsH, FiSH.-New No. I, Potomac and North
L Carolina Herring, for sale By
May l6, 1870. W. EBY.
DEA FOWL FEATHERS.-A fresh lot just re-
l oeived aud Tor sale byi
May lG, 1870. JAS. LAW. HOOFF
II OUND Top Cement for sale BY
II April Is. JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-30
Spring and Summon
FASHIONS.

MFRS. VI. C. TAYLOR has received her Spring
WI and Summer STYLES. 10 which she invites the
attention of the Ladies of Charlcstown aud yicni-
". Cutting and Fitting done in the shortest time
She will execute work entrusted 10 her with neat
ness and Dispatch Prices % suit the times. Pat
terms for sale; also. Pinking and Stamping usual.
May lG, lS7O-3t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-30
Dec Creum! Ecc Crenm.
For Sale on Easy Terms,


TIVE CELEBRATED THOROUGHBRED
MARE CORA, owned by Matthew Quinn Of
Harber's Perry
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-30

should in a civilized age the spirit Of the brave
aud true men Of a past age, who knew no fear,
and who stroye to practice those virtues which
alone can make men truly noble.
YESTERDAY TOURNAMENT.
Yesterday, in pursuance Of announcement,
a number Of young knights met on the grounds
of the Prospect Park Association to introduce
to the uninitiated the iavorte public pastime
Of the Southern gallants. \ finer looking set
Of young braves it would be hard to find, and
their superiors in horsemauship do not live,
except perhaps, among the surviving yeter-
ans OF Stuart's cavalry or Mosbys battalion
THE SCENE on THE GROUND.
The splendid clubhouse was crowded with
ladies long before the hour appointed Tor the
tournament to begin, and the grand stand was
thronged with anxious spectators, a large
proportion of whom were Southerners resident
in New York. About 400 carriages were on
the ground at the time the trial tilt was called /;
but before the close Of the tournament, the
number had almost doubled, and the specta-
tors had increased in due proportion.
A fine band Of music was in attendance, and
everything done by the managers Of the en-
tertainment to make it thoroughly enjoyable.
At about . o'clock the tournament began,
and at was brought to a close. The Queen
of Beauty and Love will be crowned on Tues
dow
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-30
Public Sale.
Commissioners Notice.
GEO. II. BECKWITH AND WIFE,
vs..
S. p. SCHOLLAY,


/. is ordered that this cause be referred to
Master Commissioner Of this Court with IN
structons TO ascertain and report the debts
still outstanding aud unpaid against the estate
of Samuel Scholay, deceased, aud any addi-
tional assets beyond those already accounted
for by the Administrator, together with all
other matters deemed pertinent 10y himself or
which any Of the parties may require to have
stated
And notice OF this account published for
four successive weeks in any convenient news
paper shall be equivalent to personal service
upon the parties or any Of them.
An Extract Copy. Teste-
w. \. CllAPLlNE, Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-30
BLACKSMITH WANTED.

T WISH to employ Journeyman Blacksmith
To good, industrious and sober mechanic,
constant employment and liberal wages will be
given. THOMAS W. DAVIS.
Charlestown, May %, lS7O-3t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-05-30
Card OfThnnlxS
Harvest Groceries.
General Agency.

DEABODY FIRE and the BEST Life Insurance
Company. Call and see a Registered Policy,
secured by State Of New York. As good rs IT, 5.
Bonds GEO. f. CODRELL AGO.
Nav 30. lS70-tf
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lMEsr VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY.

Hon. j T. HopE, Pecs't Board Of Regents.
G o STuRGEs. Sec'y {"
Aux MAarIS. D. D., President, and Profess.
81 Of Mental aud Moral Philosophy.
+ s LYoS, A. NJ, Vice President, Profess,
OF Of Eng. Literature, and Pdncip. PreP'y
Dept.
Il Il PIraoE. 4. NJ, tcapt. U. s. ., Pro.
lessor Of Mathematics Of Military Tactics.
J STEVENSON. A, NJ, Phi. D. Professor Of
Chemistry and Natural History.
FW WooD, Phi, D., Professor OF Ancient and
Modern Languages.
o W MILLER, A. H., Assistant in The Pro.
paratory Department.
0B PUPISroS, Tutor.
Geo N HAGAHs, Esq, Superintendent Of the
Grounds and Buildings.
HuGH W BRocK, N. D., Lecturer on PhysiOlo.
gy and Hygiene.
Hon ions A DlELE, Lecturer on Civil and
Constitutional Law.
FALL Tax begins LIST Tuesday in September.
WNTER T'ERM lst Monday in December.
Srn>G TERN Sd Tuesday in March.
COMMENCEMENT, Sd Wednesday 10 June.
TuiTroS- Preparatory, $500 per Term Of 10
weeka.
University, $500 per Term Of IA.
BoARn1No--Not to exceed S4per week,
9'Send stamp Ear Catalogue.
MOrganlown, W Va.
Aug. 10, 1869 -ly.
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pmoresrs Young Ameriea. the juycn.
lie Prince Of Magazines. Is on our table,
and We find as ever, that the children are
on the qdiSiips of expectation for Che good
things they are always sure TO End in it.
The chrome Of the BaltimOrt aud 0riOle
makes the present number especially attraO-
tive, aud "Fiddling Freely still excites the
attention ofthe Juveniles. Yearly, $1.5O
with beautiful premium. worth the cost of
Young America. Addres W. Jennings
Denorest, SSS Broadway, New York.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1870-08-25

The Mason County Journal aud a St.
Joseph (Mo.) paper, give "heart.rend-
ering"story, the former locating tin Roane
county, thisState, and the latter in Carroll
county. Mo-, wherein two children were
bitten to death by snakes, third drowned
and The mother driven to insanity-all in
few minutes. The yarn, however, with
a little variation BY tho Journal aud 81.
Joseph paper is the same that was pub
lished IN papers throughout the country.
about year ago. --Ron.ncy lntelligencerD
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aELMpoLD's EXTRACT pUoHT'

has cured every case Of Diabetes in which Il
has been given. Irritation ofthe Neck Of tho
Bladder, aud Inilammation Of thu Kidneys and
Bladder, Retention az Urine, Disease Of the
Prostate Gland, Some in the Bladder. Calcu;
lus. Gravel. Brick Dnst Deposit, and Mucusor
Milky Discharges, and for en- feebled and deli
cate constitutions. Of both sexes, attended with
the following sympmns; Indisposition 10 Exs
eFtica Lossof Power, Lose Of Memory, Diti;
Guilty Of Breathing, Weak Nerves, Trembling.
Horror Of Disease. Wakeftilness, Dimness it
Vision Pain in the Back, Hot Hands, Flush
ing Of thu Rody. Dryness Of the Skin. Eruption
On the Face. Pallid Countenanee, Uniyersal
Lassitade Of the Muscular System, 80.
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fBy Authority Of the Governor ]

NJ 40, Joint RrsoIntIon proposIne
lNo. a.. .ian ' ~ RS cnnsiiintion az
th. sSa,S' " w SV"''''
."s ..,., :, n.y., u,..,.t.
~, kssoISea oy me LegsIatlfeg WM 49, nLy. Z, ~,
me following y PrSpGssH ~ y" A u" snhs.,
20 the eonsIi!ltlon % tn ny .ssi oS ,Ssyoor
tlted ioF section one ., ht'u.e UTE mss.,;m.;on
and to become part OF inc sald yGns.i. .sa
when raLlhea according 70 Tue ProN's'Ons tie'S'
o., namely; az, ,.u1
"Ihe male cillLens OF the s.ale snail oe en- 81:
Titled to vote AZ al, elections hela w,.han lho
election districts IN whtcn they lespectlVely
reside; but no person VINO " mtnorI q
Of unsopnd MIMI OF Paape' OF %n !
Is undeFcony ,eIlon OF uea,on, felony ~ pF.'
Oery N an eiectlon, or VINO mas NOV Ue V i!
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1870-08-25
Hollands German BiiterS
Hoofland's German tonic

ia 4 eoatLiaal,oa Of all ne iaertdislm erths
BittFs, NTH PUBS Santa Chs RVm, 0TgNgs, &c.
II e uIed for ne same ditelJti si ne BIisr5, Ia
eaItJ Iehtte iOMii pure dlcohLlie liBlulm it re-
ouired fyt viii bur In mind hut lt'tc ryMe.
dpt are entirely dliETrht ram any gtasrl
adreHised for ne cure Of Me dtSeqil hdmod,
iLete belN6 lelktlikc preparations Of Mt9itindl
tTlrdeis Hhiie ne oi,sEs arr mere iteOelioHE NJ
nm IL tosis J0rm ThsruSIO % dsrii.a iy one
Of tie E,oR liSd1gHt and a5rCsebt fCiA',iLsf trP
eBtFot 10 ne. JhbiIc ~ taste Il syqlGilitf ma
a ptfrEare % idte u, Wilde Hs Wt,g'ria0, e.Ihd.
antiiny. AID p.tlfe(Hui 9ul!ii,J haze guHI,l Hte
h LHSIVa az ~ great 81 II al s:Ii:l.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1870-08-25
MARIETTA COLLEGE.

NHE NEXT TERM WILL BEGIN, IN ALL
Departments, Thursday Morning. Septetn.
Der LIST. and continue sixteen weeks.
In the Academy, thorough preparation for
College may be obtained, and instructions 70.
ceved 10 all the branches usually talght ia
High Schools.
Tuition Is RENTED, beth in College and Ae.
ademy. to Union Soldiers taking illl cole.
giate eourae, and " students preparing for the
ministry.
The Trustees have decided to establish q,
ntpartmnnt Of Science, with special reference
to mining. metallufgy DO
Forfufther Information, apply to PrOsldsnt
@ .fi L. EDGERT0N, TREASURER,
.NAprTrrA, oaIo, Avg I. 1870 5Et
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We are rsjoiccd to learn that the Clifton
Iron and Nail COmpany,-One Of Mason
county's institutiOns-has, since last April,
cleared about $4,000
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1870-08-25

james H, Ferguson, Esq, late Judge,
is the Democratic candidate 10 Cabell aud
Eiucolu counties for House Of Delegates,
aud occupies bis time making Democratic
spccOhos. His Republican opponent is E.
A. Smith, Esq.
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PROPERTIES.
Their odo, is strong. rIiffusiJe, and somewhat
their taste bitterisi, and analogous
MEDICAL PRoPERTlEs AND USES.

Buchu leaves arc gently stimalant, with q
peculiar tendency TO the Urinary orgaHs.
They arc given 10 complaintsof the Urinary
Organs, such as Gravel. Chronic Catarrh OF.
the Bladder. Morbid Irritation OF the BladdeF
md Urctlra, Disease Of tic Prostate Gland,
and Retention or Incontinenco OF Urine, from
a loss Of tone in the parts concerned In its eY',
acuation. The remedy has also been recon-,
mendcd in Dyspepsia, ohronlc Rheumatisml
outaneous Affections, Chronic Reclamation,
and DropSy.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1870-08-25

We; are enabled to state, what our read
crs doubtless know, that tho heated term
is drawing to a close. This will DO fully
appreciated by our citizens.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1870-08-25

Bishop Kayauaugh Of the West Virgin.
ia Conference, will preach at the Methodist
E. Church. South, on the FIRST Sabbath
in September. at II a. IN. aud at night,
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fhsre tIRe mHa'ciTe h9tLn n tI0qBdn "a hsEs.
ran Baiers N aF1 T''te IN eaIeI0
DsSfliy. mn H%Psyt .,. :sIs
strengthen he grezl@ i, Et.l1 edhts ~
a,PurIy tAs blood, oips yead sgttd hsguhg
Computation 'tIyIaicats ts gtitale ting 9feit ~
itgs, imfaFtG Boon u I'D GaKi change Rt
IatieHt FROM slsnrt. brtaihed, smactaied. ibiaht
ssa ss;ss,.. t'.ssllet g slsa
Weak and Delicate Children
tors or Tonic. In fact, they are
Family Medlcines. They can DO
administered with perfcck safety
to a child three months Olds the
most delicate female, or man Of
,nlHety. 1870.
TAsSs rtmedfes are ne beat
blood PurinerB
ger tuorn. and iCli care all dlsrqiei hftuhTa
.froAt eId bttot Keep your blood pure 1tY.
yoar Lissr n OIL ssi Keep y0siT
s s!gs ~ STgss' ss6s Z. o s.se..:
s.s ~ s's s"s sS.t "'s I'll S Sss
Hssdd you TAs beR gttH IN he 0oAHiTy recon-.
nmd GsR Lf years n hopeJtT reputation % for
aDya'fns yOn aust ny leit PREPARATIONS.
FROM HON. GEO. ". WOODWARD,
Chief Justice OF the Supreme Court Of peHa.
syIvaniA.
PHILipELpniA, March 10, 1907.
Ind Ro9fIHdS German Bit'erl Z" q notdn
iRtoxfeating beverage, but Il q good tonic, ntsfGl
u diS0rdsrS Of tie digestive oEOdaS, and qf great
behiEt IN edsti " debIIity and tcdMt " HshpotI
aetioE n ne SgItaa.
f'a'' t sES ". wooDw1RD.
FIsoH HON. JAMES THOMPSON,
Judge Of tho Supreme Court o. Pennsylvania
rHILLDELFHiA, April 70, 1S0A
I consider 1Iooland's German
s;'';s. i 81: ;,3 e. s = s.:
pepsIa. I ulean certify
this from my experience OF tt.
Yours, with respect,
JAM - THOMPSON.
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WEST VIRGINIA
INSURANCE COMPANY!
WHEELING, WEST va.

CAPITAL, S1Oo,OOO
Taxes Risks at the lowest rates. on Bulldogs
Of all kinds. Furniture, Household Goods,
Merchandise, and Goods in transit.
Directors:
Jacob Hornbrook, VIM. E Stevenson.
Henry Hartman, Jacob n. Biekel,
jonathan Rowley, Dr.. ]. Q. HuPp,
R, ] Smyth, Edmund Booking,
j. Il. Brlstor, TIL. Campbell,
WIN 3 odbert, s. Prayer.
D. D. T Farnsw0rLh, Thosaas Baggess,
David Billmyer, Wm. B Crane,
WIN. X. White, Joseph Shields,
l. H. Dual, N. COT, u,
DIX Dix.
oP This Company is owned and MANAGED
by many Of our most wealthy and influential
Merchants and Citizens throughout the State.
Their Office has been opened IN No. 2s1l6 Mon.
roe street, over Religious Book House, ond is
fally organized and prepared 70 take riskt on
Frame aud Brick Buildings, Manufacturing
Establishments, Stocks Of Merchandise. House.
hold Furniture, and oargoes upou the Western
4'''S' JACOB HoRNBRooK. Pres't.
JACOB N. BICK FL. Vice Pres't,
IL II. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
s. Mc00LLoUH, Asst Sec'y,
Office over Religious Book House, South side
sISsoN 4 sHREwsBERRY, Agents, Point
Pleasant, VI Va. Office in tho oOutt House.
LEMURL HARPoLD, Agent, West oolum
bia, West Virginia, Itunos-lH
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DxcLlSEs.-Jamcs n. Couch, Jr., Esq,
Of this place, recently nominated BY the
Democracy of Putnam county as their can
dida.e for Prosecuting Attorney, publishes
card declining to be candidate.
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

We arc authorized to announce JESSIE
MAUPIN. a. nj independent Peoples candi-
date for The office Of Assessor for District No.
/. Of Mason county,t
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Demorcas 1oatlly Magazine combines
the most useful, beautiful comprehensive
and complete Magazine now issued. 1t
employs only Grst.class writers ia all its
numerous departments including Music,
Stories, Poetry, Household matters, Arch.
.i.ectars, aud gasdeaing; and, its Fashions
are unquestionably far ahead Of all others,
both for beauty aud Originality. DemOr-
est's Monthly. for handsome typography,
Heightened literature, aud frst-class lust
rations, is not exeellcd by any other. The
September number, just issued, is fully up
to its usual standard. and fully entities it to
The claim Of being the Model ParlOr Mag
azine of America. Yearly SO. A choice
of premiums. worth from two to ten dol
lars, is given to each subscriber, among
which is a splendid Parlor Cbromo, worth
S.. Address W. Jennings 'Demorest,
S3S Broadway, New York.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1870-08-25

Jesse Naupiu, Esq, is announced in
'o.day's issue, as an independent candi-
date for Assessor tos District No. 1, of
Mason county.
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Couar, The September term Of the
Circuit Court for Mason county, conyenes
next Thursday, September LIST.
No doubttbers4Rillbe many IN attend
aucc yhohaye unsettled accounts with this
once. We ask all such to come prepared
TO pay up. We need the money.
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We hear much complaint throughout
the town that the grapes arc dropping
from tho vines, the leaves are whitening
and dying. and that in many places peach
trees are dying also.
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HELMBoLp,s ExrRAcr puHoU

is used by persons from tie ages Of 10 10 -
and from S. to SIS. or inthe decline or change
Of life; after Confinement, or Labor Paiasi Bed
Wetting IN children,
In affections peculiar To females. the Extract
Buchu Is unequallsd by any other remedy, as
in ohlorosis, or Retention. Itregulafity. Pain
fulness or Suppression Of Customary eyaeaa.
tons. UleegaleA, or SchirFoua SlRte Of the Utetn
us, Leuecrliaa, Or Whites
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A dangerous counterfeit tifty-cent frac-
tioual currency note of the new issue has
just been putin circulation. 1t cioselyre-
sembles the genuine. The paper used in
the genuine is pink tinted. The counter
felt is slightly greenish in color, and the
face is slightly blurred. The words ffac-
tioual currency and stamps are darkly
shaded. which is not tho case in the genu-
inc There is also a difference in The back
Of The notes.
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RrpupLIcAN COUNTY TIcKEr.

For House Of Delegates,
GEO. W. TIPPETT.
For Circuit Clerk,
WIN FRENCH.
For Recorder,
ALLEN O. MASON.
For Sheriff,
". @. GREENLEE.
For Prosecuting Attorney.
P. A. GUTHRIE.
For Surveyor,
JAMES g. MINTuRN.
For Assessor Dist. MOL.
&. l.. PoLSLEY.
For Assessor Dist No.9.
JOHN W. MILLER
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The Cabell county Press sayE-"We
understand that a lady living near the
mouth Of fsaceoone Greek. in Wayne couu.
ty, was bitten by arattlcsnake on Saturday,
the 9Th inst. The bite proved fatal in cigh-
teen hours. Her name was McCOwas'
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1870-08-25

HAsxAN TovNsn1p.-Tbe Democrats
in Hannah township, last Saturday, made
the following nominations:
suporsisOr- Gideon Brown; Clerks.
II. Mossman; Justice-A. Gushing; School
Commissioner Henry Gwinu; Inspectors
of Election Edward Meadows and Levi
Hopkins; Constablcs,-samuel Carol and
Martin Edwards; Surveyor Of Roads-1st
Dis. Josiah Taylor. %, Augustus Fctty,
Sd, James Henry; oyorseer Of POOr-J.
Deal.
This is ticket that will be easily de-
fented, il our Hannah Republicans do their
duty in getting out their vote.
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OF THE BbkppER, liIpsEys, GRAEkts,
AND DRoPsiCAt- awELLKds.

This medicine increases The power Of Dt,
eeation. and excites tho Absorbents into heal,
Thy actien, by which the Ralery or caIcare,
Gus dispositions. and all unnatural enlarge,
rents arc reduced, as well as Pain and Inaa.
nation
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SRoT,-Israol Dunlap, Of Cooper Iowa.
ship, was shot at by spine unknown person
last Sunday night, aud received q severe
1s'h wound in the right thigh. DR.. L.
D. Campbell was sent for, who dressed the
wound; and wo are told he is getting along
% we'll as could be expected.
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NEW HAVEN ITEMS.

One Of our solid men had brush with
one Of those sly animals. vulgarly called a
hog. few days ago. His wineship got
the worst Of the ARRAY. our friend only
moving one knuckls out Of place.
Rev. Mr.. Mallory Of the Methodist
Church, South. preached in our place, on
last Tuesday evening. in the U. B. Church.
The New Haven people rush things
Last Tuesday evening there was preach
ing, piuging-SchOOl, and the Odd Fellows
met ali at the same hour. How's that for
energy, Hartford
A dwelling house was torn down in our
place, and removed to Syracuse, all in one
day.
The Sheriff was around among the peO-
pie up here lately, inviting them to visit
Point Pleasant early in September, on the
plea Of eOurtiag.
The programme among the boys here is
supper first-then base ball till bedtime.
Much base ball too.
skiHsloaded with fruit and vegetables Of
all kinds pass bore daily.
There has not been a quarrel, which
came to blows. in this place, for more than
a year. LET US have peace"
The Methodists of Mcigs county, Ohio,
held an eight days canp-meeting in the
beginning Of this month, near Burlington
Island,
DR.. j. L. Henslcy is putting up a sty-
lish rock wall in front Of the Eagle HO-
toll"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1870-08-25

OK The 1ltL inst, tho Clifton IrOu and
Nail Company rnot at thoir othco in Clifton.
and elected tho following officers: -Prcsi-
dent-EIou. John Hall; socretary-GeO.
Z, Downing, Esq; Treasurer and Busin-
c:s Mauager-H.; II. Swallow, Esq sa-
periutcudent Of the Rolling Mill Depart
neut-Roger Reese, Esq; suporintend-
eat Of the Mailing Department. William
Stewart. Esq; DirOctors-siessrs. John
Hall. W. Mcgee, T. Sloan, VIM. John
son, G. W. Cooper, A. B. Boswortb, j.
Undertake, S Hambly and John Pugh.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1870-08-25

WHERE IS Your Boy Ar NIanr?-Tho
practice of allowing boys to spOud their eve
nings in the streets is one Of the most ruin
GUS, dangerous aud miscbieviOus things,
possible. Nothing so speedily aud surely
marks their course downward.
They acquire, under the cover of night
an unhealthy state Of mind, vulgar aud
profane language, obscene practices, Orim-
inal sentiments, and IaWless, riOtous bear
ing. Indeed, 1t is in the streets after
uighttall, that boys generally acquire tho
education aud the capacity for becoming
rowdy, dissOIute men. Parents, DO you
believe it, Will you keep your children
homo at nights, and see their home is
made pleasant and prOfablc'
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1870-08-25

SERVED RIGHT. "a man who was too
mean to advertise land he wanted to sell,
put a written noticc in in enc Of tho hotels
tho other day. A man who was inquiring
for small farm was referred to the written
notice when he replied, 81 can't buy land
at fair price of any man who does his
advertising in that way. He'd steal tho
fence, the pump-haudle, aud the barn
doors, Sefsro he would give up possess
ioa."