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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23

TuREg AcRgs OF LAND DISAPPEARS. -
The inhabitants of Basket Station, on the
Delaware division. Eric Railway, on the
18th ult., were treated to FIRST class sem
sation- About two miles north Of that
place. three acres Of land, heavily timber
cd with hemlock. occupying an elevated
position, suddenly sank below the surface,
disappearing in manner similar to load
of dirt when the bottom is let out of the
wagon. There was no apparent cause. but
It certainly has sunk to the depth of about
forty feet leaving the tops ofthe trees just
visible above the surface. The sinking
was accompanied by a loud crash, which
died away in dull rumble, heard at con-
siderable distance. The trees arc stand
ing 10 their natural position, having evil
IDENTIFY experienced uoparticular injury in
their descent.
It is usual, when such freaks Of nature
occur, for the suuken earth to he. immedi-
ately submerged by volumes Of water; but
10 this instance no such phenomenon at
tends The soil is Of a clayey nature. and
the sides Of the chasm formed by the sink
ing presents smooth and even appear
ance, as If huge spade had been thrust
down and tho Garth thrown out. ~
The people at the Basket. and from tho
surrounding country for miles. visited the
scene Of the phenomenon recently, and
viewed it with awe aud CONSERVATION -
They don't like to be close to where tho
bottom seems to be dropping out Of terres-
torial things. Port JarDis Gasctte.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23

Coal AND IRoN IN WEsr VIRerStA. -
A committee Of the Maryland Academy Of
Science, having spent several weeks pros
pocting in the coal aud iron regions Of West
Virginia, have reported their observations
to The Institute at Baltimore The COM
mittee reports that tho amount Of mineral
there exceeds all auticipatious. There is
a large amount ofspliut coal Of great val
ue for manufacturing purposes The com
mittoe express the opinion that tho best
quality Of iron can be manufactured there
cheaper BY several dollars q ton than in
Pennsylvania,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23
TIIe YOUNc WIDOW.

A censastaker, in going his round stop
ped at an elegant brick dwclling-hcuse the
exact locality Of which is no business Of
ours.
Hc was received by a stif, wcll-dressed
lady, who could we'll bo recognized as q
widow Of some years standing.
On learning the mission of her visitor,
the lady invited him 70 takca seat in the
hall. Having arranged himself into a
working position, he inquired for the mum.
Der Of PERSONS 10 the family Of the lady.
"EigSt, sir" replied the lady, 'inclu-
ding mysslfsn :" ~
"vefyTell; yearsge, madams"
"My age, sir (" replied the lady, with q
piercing digni6cd look, II conceive lis
aone Of your business what my age might
be; you are inquisitive, sir."
.Ihe law compels me, madam take the
ago Of evefy person IN the ward; its my
duty to make tho inquiry"
6Well, if the law conpels you TO ask,
1 presume it 'compels me to answer. /
am between thirt, and forty"
II presume HAT means tb'rsy.Gsci
mo sir, it means no such thing; ] am
only thirty three years Of age"
; "yery we'll. madam. y putting down the
figures, '.just as you say. Now for the
ages cf tho children. commencing with the
youngest, if you please. F"
"Josaphine, my youngest is ten years
Of age"
"JOsaphine- pretty uanc-tcn.
"Miuerya was twelve last week"
"Minerya-cap captivating
"Cleopatra Hsira has turned fftceu."
CLEOPATRA ElyiraA- magnificent -if-
tsen.9
Angela is eighteen, sir; just eighteen" /"
j ."AuEeia--favorito name-eighteen.'
my eldest and only married daughter,
sir, Annie Sophia is twchty:6ye.'
twenty-five, did you; u;say?'
i."Yes sir. Is there anything remarka-
BILE in her being that age@
"Well, no, | can't say that there.is; but
is it not remarkable that you .should,6 a
mother chen you ,cere only etgdtSea1 ..e
ages' ....r.,
About this time tho ccnsus.taker was
observed running outof ,tlie houses why,
We cannot say 1t was the lasti4timo,llc
pressed lady to gise.heriexact age.
III aar a ! I y 4 =
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23

"A colccit6d fellow, who prides himself
oubeing able to explain and understand
everything, was pres0nl during a conver.
sation about apple batter. Hc had never
heard bo term hoiofe and commenced 10.
psallne 4 io hfmsoli wbcp ore .oi |''
l.IOnus sad % Illul. lInlp yDIla|Al.
klowSghatapp butter islY eOh yes, !
do. was the answer. suppose tismAdo
from tho milk Of COWS fed on apples
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23

How TO asr iFiSE Housr OUT oSAs
EMpfY BAnRgL--P Put the barrel ina SO.
euro place. near a spring Of good waterlon
the road to tho grog shop, 60 as far as the
spring. drop the money In the bung.hole.
take drink out ofthc spring and return
home. !. Repeat this operation till the bar.
rel fall, knock out the head. and you
have tho price Of splendid brick builds
ing: Fact. .aej
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23
III. FosE Virginia Lepislaturo haI

.Tbe West Virginia Legislature has
elected Il. q Lewis. q negro, TO the Unis
tod SsSlcs Senate by 81 majority cd,
lNnlbilss (Gd.) SIN,
How the. Georgia edltorgot the election
9TH ,G. Davis into the above shape. Va
cannot tell. We suppose however, that he.
saw tAosnanO of II & Davis aud his 20,
slitiral blouior. ehas s heWisa amlnglnd b
the proceedings and manufactured lthoGt
both into ono man aud chrislened him H.
lG Lewis, Butt was exceedingly pnkipd.
of this Georgia editor to make negro o.
them. We hope We will hearsn6 more d,
oharley's cfooking aboutthe iufcsioFity 81
the negro race, when q Georgian. who
ought 70 be competent Judge IN such
matters, only finds material in him for q
part Of a negro Clat1sbay zslegsaps,
A recent number Of the Richmond Di.
patch pays tue following tribute 70 the ens
orgy Of tho gentleman who manages tha
construction Of the railroad down our Val.
Icy, aud will be appreciatcdb by those who
know him best.
The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad ID
rapidly approaching completion, For the
energy and spirit with which tho western
half q itis pressed, and che speed with
which It viii be completed. IL throws Ill
other enterprises in this State and tho
South Ia ihn ehado m anlnrnFiso khe
nIas.erly control Of means and wonderful
rapidity Of railroad construction entiile Q
man to wear tho crown OF nilroad king,
that crown belongs'to somebody connected
With the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad; but
II belongs to man remarkable alike for
his sfcticencc aud modcsty. That man d
Mr. Huntington, the president Of tho ccms
pany; man who iad won his fame before
he entered upon tho Virginia theatre hy
bis gignntip achievements upon The Pacific
Railway.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23

:, A. Quaker lately popped tho question
to o. fair Quakercss as follows:s Hum
Yea and Scrily, Penelope. the spirit ur.
gcth aud moyeth mo wonderfully TO be.
seeob thee to oleaye unto mo, aesh Of my
flesh aud bone Of my bone" Hum
inasmuch asit is written thatit is not good
for neu toobo alone, 10! I will sojourp
with thee"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23

An old bachelor editor thus in bis apits.
comments ou recent moonlight incidents
1--WE left our sanctum about midnight last
night: aud oil our way homo we saw q
young lady nnd gentleman holding gats,
on its hinges. They were evidently indigS
nant at being kept outso late, as wc san
them bite each other several times"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23

IsEAI.l of our lord one thousand eight
hundred and seventy and Of the Indepcn-
dencc Of the United States Of America tue
ninety fourth q. s. GRANT.
By the President:
Hamilton Fish, Secretary Of State.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23

Mrs. Francis Wait, Of Guernsey county.
Ohio. recovered from Samuel Boyd, in the
Court Of Common Pleas. 81. 500 for SELL
inc her husband liquor, causing him to ne,
s Slsct his business, abuse bis family, aud
finally die drunkatd. A most righteous
verdict.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23

Aian.milliners are in vogue With tho
beauty and fashion OF San francisco;
which is measured and fitted BY male hands
while female tailOrs are attracting thA
custom Of the ruder seq, It's thus that
nature establishes compensation IN alI
things. s. e
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23

A woman who never owned q Bills
supposed she was quoting 1t when she
greeted ber son, who came homo 70 keep
Thanksgiving, in the following words;
'iHeFe comes the fatted cal" !"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23

People who advertise only once ia thIo0
months forget chat most folks can't lameni,
ber anything longer than about seven
days.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23

Awestern paper, yersed 10 weather
signs, says blue streaks in the sky Is 8
sign Otcomiug cold weather.,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23

.1 4 'Il.I 'I'1''. % ~
| ling space cleared around the scaiIcld -
This wss finally accomplished, and theuil:
itary formed around the scaifold in % boil
low square, into which the carriage was.
driven, and few spectators, including the
press reporters, were admitted Bcfcreta-
king Howard from the carriage. an nnsuc.
sessful attempt was made to put the shrond
on him. Here then occurred q most dis
graceful act. A bottle Of whisky was hau-
dcd to Howard, and he drank thereof free
". This it was said was the second or
third liberal potation with which he was
supplied during tho morning. AS q con-
sequence, when he was placed upon the
scaffold. he was so unsteady in his limbs
and body that ho had to be supported while
the shroud and rope were being adjusted,
aud afterwards until the drop fell! As
soon as the party was arranged, one Of the
ministers said be was requested to say for
Howard that strong drink and bad associ-
ates had brought him to this digrace. and
that hc advised his hearers to takc warning
by his fate. Howard then declared that
be must make speech, which thc minister
observing with deep modification, his be-
fuddIed condition, advised him over aud
over not to do. But be would have his
say, and commenced to talk iu q discon-
nected, maudliu. .incohereut way, abusing
q witness whom he said had sworn his life
away for dollar; said with q drunken
leer to some ono be recognized inc the.
crowd, that be died q christian! 30, No..
Chagrincd, doubtless very greatly, at this
exhibition, tho sheriff aud one Of the min
listers interfercd; the sheriff adjusted the
cap, bade him goodbye, aud all but t4the,
deputy sheriff who was supporting tue TN.
fortunate man, left the scatfold. Howard
all the time muttcring and mumbling aloud
some disjointod words. He said ''you-
eln-kiil-the body-but-not-." whom
tho drop fell and the sentence wasteft tObe-
finished. if at oil, in eternity. Thus was
despatched, with sickeniug, disgusting sur
rouudings, Q, wicked, sinful man, drank
before his Goai The crowd laughed and
cracked their ribald jokes With amazing
freedom from restraint. and cheered over
the tragedy as heartlossly as though it was
circus performance!
The mans neck was broken by the fall,
which occurred at 1890. After hanging
% minutes, the body was cut down and
buried near the scaaold. aqg
It is said that Howard broke down COM
pletely as his last hour drew near, and that
Che whiskey was given him to stimulate
him somewhat. but by some mistake he got
too much and became under the influence.
This declaration docs not alter the awful
CIRCUMSTANCE Of drmken man being
hunqi and l should think that upon some
one rests the awful responsibility. All.
good people,dcnounce the ? circumstance
bitterly-aud great feeling is expressed for
tho kind ministers, who, aftor laboring for
months with Howard. were compelled to be
witnesses TO his beastly taking Of, aud in-
steod Of feeling the happy consciousness
that his sins wero to be repcnted Of, they
will be compelled to conclude that If be
bad been allowed, at the last moment hc
would have made bitter and doubtless,
terrible speech,
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23

A PittSburgh girl prevents the msA
about the postofice from staring, II 500
taOO BY showing . liillo Of her anlls
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23

Il d calculated that tjeht lheinr savs1
this country 81. 900. 200 d bpsA slSnS
every year.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23
Letter 1rom CumberIand.
THE EXECUTION OF HOWARD.
nUNc WHEN TOO DRUNK TosTANDI
N HoRRIBLR EXHIBITION!
I /. oAeolod by the A..om1led Rab0les
CrnDSalASD, Nh, Feb. II.

The execution Of John Howard, ycster-
day, with all its digustiug and disgsaeelnl
attendant circumstances, affords a fruitful
themefor your correspondent to write up
on in the way OF description and moral rc-;
Election. When | tell yoI that our city.
on the occasion, was litorallyoycrraH with
thousands Of people. Of every color, kin
dISd. kiih aud kind who came from all
directions, On tho cars, IN nwagous ahdbug-
cies, on horseback and afcot, alive with
curiosity and excitement, over the event,
you will not wonder that these words Of
Bret HartO, (from the pen Of "Truthful
James occurred to me With cutting sar-
casni, us our civilization q failuresF
To describe the event: About 40 A. NJ
a detail ofmilitia, about ono hundred in
number, formed at the armory and pro-
ceedcd to the Jail. where they halted AZ tle
side gate. Around the prison. e6lHpg tho
streets and lining. the house tops and the
treetops was collected an immense crowd
Of men women aud children, and even
babes 10 arms So thick was tho crowd
that Il was with difficulty way could bc
forced through it, About 1880 Howard
was brought from the Jail aud placed in q
closed carriage. with Deputy Sheriff Shaft
or and tho two attendant ministers. The
prisoner was clad in q cashmere suit Of
dark clothes, and had an army blanket
around his shoulders. Shortly after he
was placed in tho carriage the procession
was formed in the following order; q plat
oon Of military; Sheriff Laymau and Mr.
Asa tyilison on horseback; the carriage
containing the condemned man and lis at-
,tendants; "a. spring wagon, containing coffin
uaderaker and policeman with rope; all
followed by platoon Of military. In this
order tIie procession moved to the gallows,
distant about one milo. All the away al
;onr the, street, traversed were great crowds
Of people; straining fora sightllt Howard,
who was visible in one cornerscf the carrir
Flage Hc was appsrentlyivery cool, but u
|is said tbat during the ride he frequently
broke down with gTidi On arrival at tlisl
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1871-02-23
LAWS OF, THE UNITED STATES.
PASSED At THE SECOND SESSION
FoRTY-FIRsT ooNGREss.
OF TIE

Treaty between the United States and the
Kingdom of Wurttemberg. Nuturali-
aii6n. Concluded July .27, 1868;
Proclaimed. March Z. 1870.
Bv ne President Of The United SAFES Of
America:
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1871-12-25
the CHICAGO FIRE,

50 give idea 1.-THE distress e1stlng consequent
thsreupon. we give the following brief and comprvhen
sye extract -
(Froga The Mem York HfraEd1
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1871-12-25
How TO Keep a situation.

II is a sad time just now Tor many who
depend upon their salaries for the support OF
themselves and families SO many men are
thrown out OF employment because the times
are so dull; their services are not needed In
stores and workshops. But some and boys
are always retained. DO you know who
are the fortunate onCs2 They are those
who are the most useful TO their employers
those who do their work the most thoroughly
and who are the most obliging and econo'
mcal.
Those young men who watch the time 10
see the very second their workinghour Is
up who leave, no matter what state the
work may be IN, at precisely the Instant
| who calculate the extra amount they can
/ slight their work aud yet not get reproYed
who are lavish OF their employers goods,
will always be the first TO receive notice thai
times are dull, and their services are nc
longer required
Whatever your situation, lay It down al
foundation rule, that you will be "laithiu
in that which is least Pick up the loost
nails, bits OF Irvine, clean wrapping paper
and put them in their places. Be ready tt
throw in an odd hall-hour. or hours time
when il will be an accommodation, anC
don't seem to make merit OF it, DO /
heartily. II not a word is SAID, be sure you
employer makes a note oft. Make yoursel
indispensable to him, and he will lose man!
Of the opposite kind before he will part Wit
you. -. PFfsJgiefidn.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1871-12-25

Never omit an Opportunity to learn all
YOU eau Sir Walter Scott said that even 10
a stage coach he always found somebody
who could tell HIM something he did not
know. Conversation Is frequently more
uselul than books for the purposes OF know
ledge It is, therefore, a mistake TO be
moTose and silent among persons whom you
think ignorant, for II little sociacilitY on your
part will draw them out, and they will be
able 10 teach you something, no matter how
ordinary their employment. Indeed, some
OF the most sagacious remarks are made by
persons OF this description, respecting theF
particular pursuit. Hugh Miller, the Scotch
geol0gist, owes not little Of bis fame 10
observations made when he was journey
man stone mason, and working 10 a quarry.
Socrates well said that there was but one
good. which is knowledge, and one evil,
which is ignorance. Every grain OF sand
goes 10 make heap. A gold-digger takes
the smallest nuggets, and is not fool enough
to throw them away, because he hopes TO
find lump some day. So in acquiring
knowledge, we should snever dtspise an
opportunity, however unpromlslng. II
there il a moments leisure, spend it over a
good or instructive talking with the first
one You meet.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1871-12-25

The following is an amusing parody upon
Clement G. Moore's unequaled "Nlght be-
fore Christmas:
Twas the night aNer Christmas, when all through the
house
Every soul was abed, and still as a mouse;
The stockings, so lately St. Nicholas care,
Were emptied Of all that was eatahle there;
I 4, darllngs had duly been tucked in their BIDS.
WIN very nun siomaehs and pains in their heads
was DOING away In my new cotton cap,
And Nancy was rather far gone In nap,
Mhen out in the nursery rose such chatter;
spiang from nay sleep, crying, "what is the matterf"
flew to each bedside, still hall in doze,
Tore open the curtains threw on the clothes,
While the light ofthe taper served clearly to show;
The piteous plight OF those objects bellows
For what to the iather's fond eye should appear.
But the little pale face of each sick little dear,
for each pet that had crammed itself full as tick,
knew in moment ielt like old Nick.
Their pulses were rapid, their breathing the samei
What their stomachs elected I'll mention by nanei
Now turkey, now stufing, plum pudding, Of COURSE
hha eustafd and crullers, and cranberry sauce,
| Before outraged Nature, all went TO the wall;
Yes, loly-pops, napdoodle. dinner and all.
| Like pellets which urchins from pop. guns let hy,
Went figs, nuts and raisins, jam, jelies aud pie,
rill each error ofdiet was brought to my view,
To tile shame Of mamma and Santa Claus, too.
turned from the sight, TO my bedroom stepped back
And brought out vial marked "Pulv lpecac;"
When Nancy exclaimed for their suferings shock ed her
Don't You think you had BETTER love, run for the doc
| tolgn
/ ran, and was scarcely back under my roof
When heard the sharp catter o old Jalap's hoot;
l might say that had hardly turned myself round,
j When the Doctor into the room with bound;
lie covered with mud from bis head to his foot,
q And the suit he had on was his very best suit;
| lie had hardly time to put that on his back,
= And he looked like Fustui half niddled with sack.
j. Ills eyes how tuey twnkledl Had the Doctor got me
v ryR
His cheeks looked like Port and his breath smelt
SherTy.
a lie hadn't been shaved for fortnight or 80,
A. And the beard OIL his chin wasn't white as the snow
iiut inspecting their tongues in spite OF their teeth
@ And drawing his watch from his waistooat beneath,
oil lie felt each pulse saying, "Eaeh little belly
~ Must get rid" here he laughed, "oi the rest Of I'll
.. jelly"
% gazed on each chubby, plump, sick little elf,
And groaned when he said so, In spite Of myself;
hut wink OF his eye when he physicked our Fred
soon gave me to know had nothing 10 dread.
IL lie didn't prescribe, but went sraightway TO works
as And dused all the rest, gave his trousers jerk
10 And adding directions while blowing his nose.
He buttOntd his coat, from Ills chair he arose,
b- Then jumped In his gig, gave old Jalap whistle;
n Aud Jalap dashed on rs II pricked by thistle;
- hut the doctor exclaimed he drove out Of sight,
u rhey'l he well by tomorrow-good night JONES' g
vi, night"
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1871-12-25

The following observations concerning
diet, habit, ETC., will be found quite as Valu-
able as any Quinine should not be ealen
after hearty meal OF india-rubber; Tue
spermacetl contained In the former VII
unite with the Oxalio in the lalter, anu
wagon. grease will be evolved With dlsaslr-
Gus result Before taking bath the entire
body should he carefully washed. Then
Law on q coating of tar and get into the
water. It can't touch you anywhere A
splendid antidoie Tor pork sausage IS male
by twisting together ratilesnake anu u
common inch rope. Beng subjected 10
heat OF $50 degrees, they will blend go as 10
be dslnguishabe. sir before laking-l
you would stir at all. II is not 80 Fashion,
able as II formerly was 10 chop n cord Ol
wood before breakfast; none but very Old
men, who cling to the traditions OF youth
| like lean leech to stuffed frog, ever do H.,
and they commonly perish nj ii. Nothing
| 10 more Injurious than The ordinary method
| of going upstairs; II causes the alkal IN The
i blood TO settle in the CONS, producing Ana
nism and stTangu.atiOn The proper way 10
tc lie down on your stomach, and 90 up lest
fret. Never sleep with your eyes shut; II
isa degenerate habit. Bat ling, As intimaied
above, Is conducted on wrong principle.
| IL 10 probably that the custom might he ad-
| vantsgeOusly abolished altogether. Bath
houses and lath.ro0ms in dwelling.h houses
are a thing OF recent growth. oar grand
fathers seldom, or never. balhed; aud it Is
conceded that they lived TO be several hun
bred years old They were very dirty, but
one of them could stand more hard, square
drinking than dozen olus. Potatoes should
always be eaten with the skins on. The
skins contain bicarbonRte OF muclage,
which ia Just what the liver requires. When
the custom of giving the skina to the roor
originated science was almost unknown.