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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-07-20

Mrs. Sally Smith is now living in Kill
ingworth, Conn, at the age oflO4 years,
and is still smart an active, performing her
household duties without difficulty.
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The New Jersey Rail Road company is
said to possess the fastest locomotive in the
United States, it having made cighty.niuo
miles in one hour.
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POINT PLEASANT, WEST VA,
Thursday, So: July 20, 1871.
The Constitutional Convention.

The Constitutional Convention.
The interest manifested throughout the
State on tho question Of q Convention tt
revise and amend the present Constitution
or 10 form new one is growing every
day. This question Of Convention or NO
Convention, is to be voted on on the fourth
Thursday in (24th) August next, and i. is
one OF the most important questions that
has ever come before tho people Of West
Virginia. The voter should consider the
matter well and fully, ere he decides to
cast lis vote for or against themoasuIc, Us
without reflection such vote may to a great
extent retard tho future progress and
growth and development Of our "Nloun.
tain State" We do not propose at this
time to advise the voter as to which way
to cast his ballot on this question. Our
only object is to counsel against basty act
ion in this matter. Had it been party
question, matters would probably have
been different. But thanks to the politi-
cal organizations Of the State, they have
acted wisely in not making it political
question. Every one is free, be be Demo.
crat or Republican, to vote upon this
question as bis conscience may dictate to
him 10 be correct and which seems to him
to be for the best interests Of the State,
without the fear Of being doubted as to bis
afiliation with his party.
This matter has now resolved itself into
simply peoples question, and the whole
matter is now entirely with them. Good
men Of both parties are untiring advocates
in favor Of the Convention, because they
believe the present Constitution is not
adapted 70 the present wants Of our PEG.
pie; and that some clauses in it will admit
Of two many constructions. This view
Of the question is no doubt q correct one.
Many clauses in the present Constitution
are very defective, and should be repealed
or amended, and q Convention is the quick.
est and best way, at this time, to accom-
plish that end.
Again, there arc good men in both par
ties, who are as active in their opposition
tothe Convention, because Of the great e1-
pense attending the holding Of a Conycn-
ton. This seems to be tho great reason
urged By them why Convention should be
voted down. Others say they opposeit be-
cause they think it inexpedient at this
time to call a Convention. This "inc1-
pediency" is urged against the Convention
by the editor Of the Mason County Journal,
and we suppose be knows about as much
about "expediency" as "any other man.
judging from his recent hasty "uew dc.
parture."
We may in our next issue dwell at moro
length upon this subject In this article
wc desired to warn the voters Of this couu.
ty from being influenced BY any partizau
feeling or bias in this matter. And now,
we say to you, if you think that you eau
better the condition Of the State by voting
for The Convention, 60 so by all means. =
Ifon the other hand you think that such
q Convention will be injurious to your
State, then vote against it.
.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-07-20

A miue'ologist of San Francisco, claims
the discovery Of process for combining
iron and sulphur, which produces com.
pound harder than iron.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-07-20

The citizens Of 0naugo, ILL.,, recently
hunga man for whipping his child to
DEATH And tho punishment should have
been tWO.ioll.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-07-20

nEEDS...For sale at this office, full y,
Dsortmens Of Blank Deeds.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-07-20
WEST VIRGINIA.:

WEST VIRGINIA.:
A ] Rules held In the Clerks Office of The
IL Circuit Court Of Putnam County, on
MOnd y, July Sd, 1871
Lydia Jackson. who sues frr)
the use and benefit OF Rob.
ert II Ball, I'm Assumpsit.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-07-20
JOHN BOOKER,

JOHN BOOKER,
Produce Commission Merchant,
Makes Leaf Tobacco a
speciality.
1910 Gary Street,
RICHMOND, VA,
W. II. MADDux, J
R.V: BRADSHAW Assistants.
Jas. LuxroaD,
inch ll-tf.
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George P. Gardner.

The object Of this suit is to recover the sum
Of 81 500 arising out Of contract for the cut.
ting and carrying away timber, and for the
rent of land. and to attach the property of the
defendant, { Gorge P Gardner, sufficient 10 pay
the aforesaid sum of 81 500 and the costs Of
this proceeding.
And it appearing by affidavit filed with the
papers OF the cause that the defendant, George
7. Gardner, Isl non resident Of this State, il
is orderad that he appear here within one
month after the first publication Of this order
and do what is necessary TO protect his inter,
est in this cause.
Teste: G. W. CARGILL, Clerk,
knigh! 4 Couch & j. L. Timms, soils.
July CIV.
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Judicial Sale of Land,

i j. Trims, Executor of the !
last will and testament of
Jesse Timms, dc'd.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-10-19

TH% INSURANCE COMPANIEs.-The Etna
and Phoenix Insurance Companies have
commenced the payment of their losses at
the Cllirago fire Several firms acknOwl-
edge the reception of the amounts covered
by their policies. The AItna loses about
three million, and the Phoenix about one
million, hut both companies announce
their ability and determination to pay ev-
cry cent 1T Onrc. While the effect will he
to enhance the rates of insurance, it Ger
tainly will increase the public confidence
in them when it is known that they can
stand such an ordeal as the destruction Of
aci;y like Chicago where nearly every
one was insured. And we hope it will
serve to open the eyes OF legislators in Ten
nrSsce as to the folly and wrong Of legis-
latIng against foreign Insurance compa-
MES only to foster. by way ofclass lcgisla-
ton. little home companies that would not
he able to stand Il fire Onc-hundrcdth part
IA extensive as tn lone in question. The
Georgia Home did no business in Chicago.
cons qnrntly lost nothing. These Compa-
MES. represented in Winchester by j. T.
& ". !. SLATER. are WORTHY of all credit
and the people Of Winchester should take
wa nin4 by the tlira.o fir. and insure.
We Noh.ler why any man can think of
h"glc,ting suci Il prccantiOn.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-10-19

WHAT'S II DIFrlRENcE?-We read il
the Geographic dispatches, concerning The
late awful CONFEDERATION ut Chicago, tina,
several persons caught in the act Of firing
houses. were instantly arrested and hung
to lan'l-l osts. or shot outright. Now
these men mcrited death. no doubt, bu,
was it not just AS much Il violation Of law
Us The hanging and shooting Of three me-
groe, confined in the " incllcsterjail? We
condemn both acts as d~isgraces u ION CIV
il%izatlon. but what Is sauce for the goose
should he sauce for the gander, and II
Franklin county is to have martial law
declared within its limits on account Of u
band Of dlssui ell men violating law and
order by brra"inS open the Jail and muir.
derlnS three heSrue men who had burn
cd houses and tried to kill the inmates,
why. then. should martial law not DO de-
Jared ut Chic asoy Both deeds we have
mentioned show Low criminally men can
ana viii act Under Il influence Of frenzy
and both are TO be lamcnted. But if one
jnStiiies the proclaining of martial law SO
does the other. Fiat j%usttia.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-10-19

FIRES Prevention Is better than cure
and the owners and occupants of all kinds
OF buildings in Winchester will do well t.
take the most stringent precautions
against fire. Look to your stove-pipes
your Kerosene lamps. friction matches
etc. We have been blessed here in Win
chester, in not having had any large fire,
but this should not beget carelessness
Our time may come mex and we have no
means for subduinG the tire-ticnd. lion, e
it gets a start our Square Is gone. And
the Mayor and Aldermen ought to possess
the power. if they do not. to have any man
arrested and fined who brings any fire
crackers, or fire works Of any kind to this
place for sale the coming Christmas. And
we hope this matter will receive early at
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-10-19

WOMAN's RIGHTs.-We have not Don
for a long and rather periphrastic commit
n~ication sent us for publication, and writ
ten by way Of opposition to the fanatical
iSsre called Woman's Rights Cores
pom, ents must not he 50 circlmlOcutory il
they expect us to find room for the ehulli-
tions of their redundant fancy. Too much
metaphor, smile. and application upon
subjects not particularly important. IL not
so valuable to us as extracts we can make
from our exchanges. Be brief A few
words. to the point. will do more good
than tircsome proliXity. Resides. we can
not resign our paper to the literary wl,irns
of all who choose in their idle moments to
see what they can say on idle subjects. Be
srntentious If you would add to the inter
est Of Il neos paper.
In regard to Woman's Rights, we repeat
that it is a fanatical issue. and fit only for
Elizabeth y-Stanton ONE to spout
upon. And it may do tor schoolgirl to
practice upon. by way of composition
writing, hut when they get married all
such tomtoolery will disappear like the
mist before the sun. They may. in their
desire to be equal with men. cndeavor to he
like men. |. e.. mannish. hut they will soon
find out their blundrr and drop back to
ante-tanht cal common sensc-tO the posi-
ton in which God placed them. that of su
periOrity in beauty, tenderness a nd devo-
ton. but inreriority in grasp and for cc of
mind and strength of body. Ii they do
not, then place TIC Bible in their hands.
and tell them to arraign the apostle Paul
for saying:
Let your wome keep silence in the
churches: for it is not permitted unto them
to speak but they are commanded to be un-
der obedience. us also saith the law.
"And iC they will learn anything. let
them ask their husbands ut home. for it is
4 shame for women to speak In the church.
"FOr the husband is tie head Of the
wife. even as Christ is the head of tie
church: and he is the Savior of the body
Therefore as the church Is subject un-
to Christ, SO let the wives be to their Ow II
husbands in everything"
All this the Goud Book says. and in the
beginning it was said "tliy husi and shall
rule over thee" So. when the girls get
married they must obey the Bible and
thereby make good "keepers o fhome."
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County Court Franklin Co.
j. c. Looney VS. Newton Stewart, ct al.
Petition - sell land

J. c. Looney VS. Newton Stewart, ct Al,
Petition to sell land.
II appearing to the Satis fsction NJ Pho
Court, from 4 potion tiled and nor, to
thar Newton Stewart, Polly Ana Brown
formerly PG.iy Ann Stewart,) Sarah Han.
man, EfGrmerly Sarah Stewart PaulIna
are Bennett. formerly PunItna ,Iane
stewart Elizabeth Hannah. (Sormerly
Elizabeth Stew art Olivia Jsekson's chii--
dren, whose names are not knewn. Samau.
tina Stewart. and the heirs OF John = a
art, whose names are not kaown. Muryart
Stuohleiield. formerly Margaret SseWart]
and Hopkins Stewart. are NONRESIDENT
Of the State ofTcnnessee, 80 that the ordi.
nary process Of law cannot be served upon
them.
1t Ia therefore ordered that publication
be nltde for four successive weeks in the
Home journal, y newspaper published In
Winchester, Tenn. requiring said nonros.
| ent defendants to appear on or before
the LIST Monday In November next. AZ tho
Courthouse in Winchester. an plead an
sWer or demur to sad petition, or the
will be taken for confessed and s.s
for nearing eX partt As to them.
GLEN. ARLEDGE,
octl2-4t 81 so Clerk,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-10-19

COLUMBIA SYNOD This body, compos-
ci ~ I've Presi,ytrries, has been in SEES.
si'' u eur town for several Gays, and We
l".r ,hat it was a harmonious meeting
n '!'nt,c" IT 200 results. They resolved
sustain q Robert Donnell Institute in
Gi' pl ,". 'iauy feared it would have to
SIC AMI N lrrOunt of Indebtedness. but
the ac;i n Of e synod gives us room to
hop twill o,n b. ilourishing as in other
days.
On sunday and Monday nights Rev. DR..
Atkinson. rf Elk ~Presbytcry. preached TO
large con"r, CATIONS. We regret that cir
crlmstanccs beyond our control kept us
away. Ills subject was: The Unity fthe
Clrrch. and Lis efforts have ELECTED much
commcnda' ion and awaken quite AN i'm
tcrrSt. And who knows but that the dis
sessions and divisions heretofore in differ
rnt branches Of the Protestant church are
only forrrunners Of a spirit of concession
which shall unite them all? Certain are
We that the Bible SAYS there shall be one
fold. and one shepherd" And Paul says:
I'VE. hring many. are one body In Christ,
aud every one members one Of another
lone bread" and 'all partakers Of that onc
bread :" For by one spirit are VIC all
baptized into one lody. whether We he
Jews ~ Gentiles. whether we be bond or
free: and have been made to drink into
one spirit. - For yc are all one in Christ
Jesus" That ye 8 and fast in one spirit.
with one mind. striving together for the
faith Of the gospel" &c. Now. all this
looks as if non-essentials should be put
away. and salvation sought rather than in
dulge acrimonious discussions In regard to
q { peculiar Mariner in which certain rites
should he performed. We do know. our
self. that reli ion loses its charm when we
See members of different churches quar-
reling with and abusing one another. and
surely sinners hardly know who Is right.
whether a moral change is wrought by
baptism. or not. or whether one should be
s~pr!nkled or immersed. are questions each
Individual can determine for himself. &C.
cordIng to our thinking. and we can hut
believe irothy discussions thereupon only
oewilder without helping Us on the road
70 Heaven. .
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-10-19

ADvERTIsE.-A gentleman met us the
other evening and asked if we knew any
one who wanted Il good private boarding.
house-tlat such Il house could / e found
upon application to such a person. &c.
Well, We told him the way to draw cnsto-
mers was to advertise-tllat We printed a
paper tor that pu~rpose-that We tried to
make it a gazette OF information. and it
was read by several lundrrdpersons every
week-that 1t cost us about 500 each
month to do this, and for two or three dol
lars We would publish his want to the pub
lie. And now. ifyou want to get board ,rs
if you want to get board; rent u house
sell a house; buy a house; buy or sell
land buy. sell or find 4 horse, row or mule
if you van to get or give employment
why, Advertise.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-10-19

A ~PRrsEHT-A Ia y friend las given us
4 fine. cautiiul. white mrrrsclnum pipe.
We sad rhte which is like saying coid
ire. ter pr.lapS all neerSchaum il white
But ti.is l. while H. tie foam that hung in
srowy makes Oh .\phrodite's beauteous
N :. ~ Size cane forth fem the sea in
trans ondant '"aUty. And we are proud
o. it - y I, sU,,kc it. 'lalye faire."
.mt -. we watch the vapors toll
:" gracefully upon their stroll
In ti"Nrn's blue.
No grief N I'LL : all gNaw II heart,
For smoke .llpll batiir all its art
With thoughts of you.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-10-19
AN Hrrs.T.-Thrrc wasu vein of GOO

An "FFsGT,-Thrrc wasa vein Of goo d
philosophy in what II cer.ain man said
when q was allied liar. He said his OPP
u nrut was Il liar. and that was an offset.
Som ppr,ons have said the southern white
p o,,lc are unhnd to colored people. We
will not dispute that there have been in
s,anreS of unkindness to them individn-
IL =. and that II enc is Il feeling of superb
orrry IN tie breasts of white people which
can never breXpunged by any amendment
TO the consti ution. And we must not for
get that every condition of lite is subject
to outrage. But we know the southern
white man is the best friend the negro
nan has. Instances are plentiful. Here
is me:
Carroll Neville, living near Decherd. lost
lis house and all his furniture, by fire on
the 10th OF July. 1871. He has received as-
s~istHncc from Il gooJly number of white
men. and he wanted to know what we
charge to return his thanks through our
paper. We told lin; Nothing. But the
names are too numerout for us to publish
tie fact is sufficient. Nevill is a worthy
man. has Il wife who h%asOnly n arm, and
he deserves to have the amount given him
qlIadrurlcd in order to fully compensate
his less.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-10-19
A CARD.

We will. in a week or ten lays. make
ont a lot Of uccountS and place them in the
hands of Il lawyer for collection. These
count embrace fees due us for adver-
Using sales of land. &c, before and since
the wr Ifanv officer has failed to col
lcct our fees upon sales made or adver-
ti.rd by him. he is cert inly morally, and
we think legally bound to pay for his neg
lect or forgrtfulncss. We have always had
to pay for OMr neglect, or overSiglts. and
We did it rleeriully. If the officer is not
bound. then the property sold surely must
he. W. j. SLATER.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-10-19

SEE lIERE!-We have just received 6
large lot of the most fashionable and lates,
improved styles oftype. Also. Il lot of fine
stationery. All who want letter-heads,
OF letter or commercial note size, can have
them printed at about what the paper
alone will cost them elsewhere. tbs bid
tor home patronage is not made to those
who expect us to be such a fool as to al
ways extol them willie they send abroad
to get their work done.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-10-19
Chancery Sales
For November, 1871.
Sa all c. Newman. adm'rx. W. Mamie II.
and Taz. w. Newman. Jr.

Sa all c. Newman. adm'rx. W. Mamie II.
and Taz. w. Newman. Jr.
BY virtue Of a decree of the Chancerv
court Of Franklin county. Tenn. pro-
nOunced at the August Spe, ial Term.
1871, in the above cause. | will. on Mon
day. November 9th. 1871, at the Court
house door in Winchester, sell to the
highest bidder the remainder interest in
the dover of complainant. sarah &. New.
man. in the tract of land upon hich abe
lives. ly wing on the road leading to Ucch-
ED Depot. and near to the corporate lin
Its Of Winchester. Also. a small parcel of
land. containing 1914 acres. adjoining t.,
dover tract. Also, the equity OF redrmp-
ton in the Garner "A acre tract. about one
mile from said town, opposite 7. Turnry's
residence.
TERMs.-Said lands will be sold on a
credit of six. twelve and eighteen months.
the purchaser giving notes with two or
more good and sufficient securities, and II
lien retained. etc. A plat of said land
will be exhibited on day Of sale. This
September 18th, 1871.
T. II. FINCH, C.. s. NJ.
oct5-tds (9A)
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-10-19

ATLANTA MARKEr.-The following are
che ruling prices for the articles mentioned
in the Atlanta tGa.) market. ms reported by
II. +. Cox Il Bro- of that city:
Corn. per bushel. So Wheat
Tenn. White. I 6Oa$l 70. FlOur-Fancy.
81 IS; family.4 25; superfine. 2 5Oa3 20.
Bacon-shouldcrs, 81; hams, l4a lihc;
clear sides, loo. Meal, per bushel, IS.
Tennessee Hay. per 100 pounds, 81 30
I 40. Feathers, 60s85.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-10-19
LEGAL ADvERTIsINo-we see the Leg

LEGAL ADvERTIsINa-We see the Leg
islature Is about to do something in this
respect. We think the law debating what
shall be charged Is foolish and unjust.
Why not say what Il lawyer shall charge,
or u mechanic, or 4 merchant. for their Ia,
Dor or goodsS These matters regulate
themselves. and what would be u fair rec.
ompense for one paper would he too much
or not enough for another. And, We never
get half OF the fees due Us. Why don't the
law protect the publisher In this respect
If 1t oppressrs him in the otherp We have
fees due rs since 1885, 81 and so on. And
If We ever get them. We get no interest
and 80 1t goes.--The present law Is Of the
same ridiculous sort Us that which says u
man shall not get as much interest on his
money Ms 1t will bring, but allows him to
turn that money into other property and
sell 1t at the most exhor!itant profits for
cash. or still greater profits on u credit!
All! says solne one. you must not take all
vantage of necessity Well. sir, who
brought that necessity about-the lender
or borrower? And II the borrower chooses.
he need not borrow. We are sure If he
use his borrowed money In such a
way as to make l0J per cent, he will never
divide with the lender. And rs to taking
of necessity chat Is just what
every man does. 1t Is the basis OF trade,
and nothing but competition brings down
prices, and when you put money-lending
in the same category with salt. bacon,
flour, dry goods, labor, etc.. competition
will bring down the rates of interest, and
enough this time.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-10-19
Insolvency Notice..

The undersigned. having suggested the
Insolvency Of the estate OF j. NJ. Burrough,
deed, all persons having claims against
said estate are required to file them. duly
authenticated, with Glen. Arledge, Clerk
OF the County Court Of Franklin county,
Tenn. within three months from thi. date,
or iiiey will be forever barred. This Sep
TENDER 9Th, ISL.
JOHN BURROUGH, Admir-.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-10-19

BEGdARs.-We respect the fellow who
comes up and says: Give me a dollar tC
help me live. lie is an honest beggar.
But we have no respect for the genteel gen.
t'eman who borrows ten dollars from YOU,
and rev pays. lie is what we call a
fashionable dishonest beggar..
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Executive Reward!

d. VIC. Scnter. Govern0r OF tbs State Of
Tennessee, To all who shall see thesS
prcsents--Greeting
WHEREAS. it has been made known to
me that certain unknown parties, charged
with having committed n foul and afro
riols murirr, on the Sth day OF september,
loll. upon the body Of flmore X. Horton,
late Of our county Of Franklin, have fed
from justice, and are nov running at large.
Now, therefore, !. ID. W. (. S-lCer. Gov
ruo rs aforesaid. by virtue OF the power
and authority in me vested, do hereby OF
fer \ reward of Five Hundred $500 dol.
lars each upon conviction, to any person
or persons who may apprehend the said UNI
knOWn parties or either OF them. and de-
liver him or them to the Sheriff or Tailor
of our county OF Franklin. in order that
justice in that behalf may he had and ex.
eGutcl.
In testimony whereof. ! hays
herrunto set my hand and rauaed
Il. 81 the Great Seal Of the State 20 bs
affixed. AZ Nashyil e, this lltf day
Of September, 1871.
y. ". C.SENTER.
By the Governor:
T. II. BUTLER,
Secretary Of stats,
scptl4 Ct
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-10-19

DELAYED.-We have put by, for publica-
ton next week. an article entitled In.
tiuence Of Enthusiasm upon Happiness"
and translated from the French of Madame
de Stal by the pen of one we believe to be
fully competent to do what she has es-
We must be pardoned f)r its de-
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-10-19
HOUSE TO RENT.

The two-story frame building. lately
occupiel by 4. j. Williams, Shoemaker. on
east sidoof the Public Square. In Winches-
ter. viii he rented by the month, and
immediate possession given. Apply to
W. j. SLATER.
October 10Th.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1871-10-19

HALE SHEET NO MoRE.-A letter from
Messrs. Ilorsley & Co to us, says the reas-
on our paper did not come last week was
the fault Of their packer, and they say
such a gross blunder shall never again
occur" Satisfied.